This is a great read as is the entire series. If you haven’t read the other three books in this series you definitely need to in order to know what’s going on and how it got to where it is now. This book is full of action, magic, suspense, twists and turns and so much more. I am so glad that we finally got to the conclusion because it was better than I hoped. This author did an exceptional job pulling me into the story and taking me on an adventure that I didn’t want to end. I could not put this book down because I needed to know what was going to happen. I was entertained throughout and enjoyed every page of this book and the series. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2021-12-13 08:10:532021-12-13 08:10:53THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Candida Hopper
Great book! As this story unfolds it was hard for me to put down. Lexi is a detective who is haunted by her past about her late husband while being a strong detective with an attitude. Xavier is sent in to “investigate” more about Lexi and if she is truly fit to be a detective. When Lexi and Xavier are partnered together, their first case is a child homicide. This already started my heart racing. Something about the homicide is clean and precise and Lexi’s #1 suspect is Author Book. She truly believes he was involved with a previous case and now he just torments her like he did with her late husband. Xavier, is not attached to anyone, no friends, no family. Xavier is to investigate Lexi, but also ends up investigating Author Book as well. Both characters really pull at my heart. Lexi is strong willed and full of attitude, but really haunted by her demons. Xavier hold secrets of his own. Will Xavier and Lexi learn to work together and solve the homicide of a child?
This story really pulls you in from beginning to end. If you love murder mystery, crime, suspense and some romance..this book is a great read! Highly recommended!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2021-12-13 08:10:342021-12-13 08:10:34Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
Historic Fiction allows the readers to be transported to the lands of distant past and learn a lot about the country, the traditions and the rituals.
Jacek Dabrowski is a lieutenant of the Hussars and is one of the finest warriors of Poland. He is well respected by his warriors and is one of the most sought after bachelor in Poland. But his jealous superior belittles him and is always on a look out to bring him down. Jacek has to work hard to gain his leadership in the army.
In one of his raids, he rescues an orphaned pair, one of them being a girl. The girl, Oliwia, blossoms from a fifteen-year-old war orphan to an eighteen-year-old woman who has always been in love with Jacek. Jacek does not realize his feelings towards Oliwia till the later part of the book. Will he stop his pursuit and let his heart flutter? This is the first book of a duology, and the story ends with a cliffhanger . Looking forward to the second half. It is a very nice historic fiction I have read in a long long time !
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2021-12-13 08:10:142021-12-13 08:10:14The Heart of a Hussar (The Winged Warrior Series Book 1) by Griffin Brady – Review by Anantha Rusum
This series just keeps getting better! Whilst this could be read as a stand alone, I would definitely recommend reading all the books as they are just so well written and worth it. Stefano and Emiliana had my heart racing, so much depth and complexity. I loved the suspense and drama throughout which kept me turning the pages, and of course, the chemistry and sizzle was palpable. Do yourself a favour, pick up and read this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ediehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEdie2021-12-13 08:08:142021-12-13 08:08:14Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Edie Kelleher
This author always has me on the edge of my seat in her books, and this book did not disappoint! Utterly fantastic, with a lot of action, suspense, romance and drama – I could not put it down. I absolutely loved the main characters, Enzo and Sofia, and could feel the steam between them jumping off the pages. I cant wait to start reading book three!
Betrayed. Blindsided. Bullied. Those three words cover the story in a nutshell. The tension is palpable, and emotions run rampant. There is heartbreak, drama, as well as lots of angst and so so much anger, pain, betrayal of the worst kind and the torment is at an all-time high, at breaking point. The plot is interesting and engaging and the characters are complex. The story is captivating, and you just want to scream at people (ok more than scream) and embrace others. Betrayed. Blindsided. Bullied. Those three words are what she has had to live with for three years. Three years of hell. Three years of pain. Three years of feeling worthless. Three years of being condemned. Reviewed by @jennadb
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This was a beautiful read. All teenagers and young adults should read it. This was a morally sound plot of romance and friendship. Do you remember who your best friend was in high school? This story proves that we need to love ourseleves. The trope of best friends to enemies drives this read. The author really took their time to build the atmosphere of love and success. This is a very light enjoyable read. Perfect amount of spice. Perfectly ordinary. Perfect to get out of a slump, Five stars.
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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake Book 3) is a romantic comedy and another amazing book in this wonderful series. This author writes from the heart and her tales hook in to you and you won’t want to stop reading even when the book is finished. The wonderful and crazy and heartwarming characters make you laugh out loud, smile and cry right along with them. They have become like family that you actually want to spend time with. The word building makes you picture each and every scene bringing to life amazing friends and family an the town in which they live. This book and the series is well written and flowed effortlessly and you will find yourself still thinking about it long after you have finished reading it. Settle in and get comfy and enjoy the journey. I know I did. Reviewed by @jennadb
Fall to Pieces was full of surprises for me. I totally didn’t see things playing out the way they did and I was glad. I love it when I don’t see the twists until they’re being revealed.
Lexi has a lot going on in her life and unfortunately she doesn’t make the best choices. She was quite determined to make sure she was able to catch the killer before there is another victim.
Xavier comes into Lexi’s life at the perfect time with the homicides and every thing else she is dealing with both personally and at work.
This book had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happened next and it did not disappoint.
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Book 3 in the Mafia Elite series does it again. A great mix of the down and dirty world of mafia families, passionate stolen moments and personal vendettas.
Stefano and Emiliana have eyes only for each other, but have to wait for Stefanos father to die off in order to be safe. Stolen kisses in secret have to be enough to satisfy them, but it ends up getting them caught and the witness turns out to be a rat.
This book is great standalone, but I love reading the prior books in a series and having some back story on fringe characters in the later offerings.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shea Gilkersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShea Gilkerson2021-12-12 20:15:422021-12-13 08:22:24Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Shea Gilkerson
This holiday romance story was everything you could ask for in a romance/ historical fiction book!
Cora Lee is on the train to Holiday to marry a guy she has never met! After being picked up at the train station by her soon to be father in law they go home to find out her groom(Jude) is no where to be found! What a horrible way to start a relationship!! But as they try to figure out what to do next, Jude’s brother (Jace) steps in and well things between him and Cora Lee heat up! You will have to read it yourself to find out the ending!! This book is such a great read. Happy reading!
King Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells Five Stars
This is one of my all time favorite series by this author. I have been waiting to get my hands on this last installment and find out how this all ends. This is Lazarus and Sasha’s story. This book like the rest of the series is full of mystery, action and white hot sizzling passion. It has been a wild ride with the Bastards, each has a place in my heart. This book can be read as a stand alone, but I highly recommend you read the series in order. It will be well worth your time to get the whole backstory. This is definitely a 5+ Stars Book.
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A Cold Creek Christmas: A Single Dad Small Town Holiday Novella (Reigning Hearts Book 5) by K.G. Fletcher Five Stars
This is the perfect Christmas story…. it really had my emotions going up and down. This is Amber and Gio’s story, and though it was short it was so sweet. This whole series is amazing, but I was hoping Amber would get her story. It was definitely worth the wait. This is my favorite Christmas book this season. I was laughing out loud one minute and reaching for a tissue the next. A perfect blend of Sweet and Snappy!
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Well what can I say I was definitely blindsided by this book I thought it was going to be a happy romance about the boy next door, instead it’s an intense, emotional and gripping story of how two best friends become enemies when really they should of been more. It was well written and the characters are great. You won’t be disappointed
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I immediately fell in love with Jacek and Oliwia’s story. A historical fiction book set in 17th century Poland, this captivating story is set around a soldier who is part of the elite military group of Winged Hussars and his love for the young woman that puts him in conflict with his duty. The characters are well written and the attention to detail in describing the scenes, the battles, and the relationships among each of the characters draws you into the story. Jacek and Oliwia’s fates will have you rushing to read the second book to continue their story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Terri Jo McAllisterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTerri Jo McAllister2021-12-12 15:07:122021-12-12 15:07:12The Heart of a Hussar (The Winged Warrior Series Book 1) by Griffin Brady – Review by Terri Jo McAllister
Born in darkness is the 3rd book in the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley, I am really enjoying this series so far and I am so glad that this booked ended the way it did! I think I guess who had been betraying the families at the end of the last book so was very glad to see that story progress. This book follows Stefano and Emiliana, who have been in love for as long as they can remember but due to Stefano’s controlling father they were never able to get to be together, that is until Emiliana life is put at risk again. I really liked this book, my only gripe is that it ended too quickly! I wanted them to string out the final confrontation but that’s just because I was cheering them on. This is a fast paced and exciting read. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juls Dickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJuls Dick2021-12-12 15:05:362021-12-12 15:05:36Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Juls Dick
This book brought everything to the tale, and that is what made it so realistic as it was for me! I opened this book expecting a Rom Com with some drama, but it gave so much more, it was powerful and real as if the story was living before my very own eyes. This was a first time author for me, and most certainly will not be my last! They made a very well impression and literally have hooked me with their amazing writing!
The book was true to its word. I went into reading this book not knowing how lovely it would turn out to be. Yes, the book was not all roses and tulips, it was so much more than that! What made this book for me was the characters, they were real as the heart that is racing inside my own body. The characters went through stuff that was more than just drama or a pit pat to find one another. The pack that Brock and Krista had from very young was very realistic to my eyes, and as they aged and grew up things they went through, it happens often, I loved the author put it in there, with the sense of not every story matures happily without pain and hurt feelings. To me that was very commendable to input!
As the stuff between happens then you add to this triangle that contains them as well as Victoria (did not like her at first glance, and that opinion really stayed and I think she was written to be that way) and throw in Rylan an you got a deep engaging story. I enjoyed reading very much about these group of characters and how they would choose how to live and make choices and have to standby what they chose. The story itself as well as the characters brought on a lot of intrigue. Loved this book!
This book brought on very much enjoyment and was very remarkable in more ways than one! I loved it from start to finish. I highly recommend this book, as well as this amazing and gifted author. I look forward to reading more books by them! I know for a fact, I will surely enjoy more of their work!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2021-12-12 15:05:122021-12-12 15:05:12Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Lorrene Huisman
Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady is the second book in Satan’s Devil Vegas chapter books. Picking up from where part 1 left off the story follows club president Red while he tries to get his head around not only reuniting with the love of his life but also being a father. His child Zeke is a wonderful character and I really loved how this book respectfully introduced an LQBTQ character into a world that is predominantly not inclusive. The Satan’s Devils do take a while to get round to using the correct pronouns for Zeke but it is very well written. I have really enjoyed all the books in this world of bikers and their adventures. This is a testament to the author who not only has to keep track of a myriad of characters but also keep coming up with new ways to keep us readers hooked. I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juls Dickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJuls Dick2021-12-12 15:01:262021-12-12 15:01:26Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Juls Dick
This book lived up to its title. I was blindsided by the quality and the impression it left with me. Just reading the blurb had my heart rate elevated. I am one to avoid conflict but just crave it in my stories. This book had plenty of that. As well as betrayal, hurt, anger, discovery and forgiveness. This story was extremely angsty, with a lot of sweating and heart racing moments. The characters were very detailed and the reader got a very explicit look into the catty, sometimes malicious and very judgemental side of adolescence. I felt for these characters and what they went through. Stories like this leave you with thoughts that love really does beat all and if you are meant to be, then the fight to HEA is fought with determination, courage and complete stubbornness. An intricately written saga that will not be forgotten. 5 stars
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This was a very unique romance. Written as senior-year in high school, I was fascinated to see the topic of bullying come up in a contemporary romance. I found that the author did a very good job of intermingling it within the story. The whole quartet of characters: Brock, Kirsa, Victoria and Rylan; were such an intriguing and integral part of the story. Victoria was quite the snot. The love triangle was a beautiful plot twist. Such a beautiful story, you really should read this. There is a bit of spice in a couple of spots but the theme of the story is one that should be told.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-12-12 08:14:452021-12-12 08:14:45Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Shelly Kittell
This is an author that I have enjoyed from the first book that I picked up of hers. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details. Her books pull me into the stories from the beginning. This book is no different. This is a well written story where the characters are engaging and kept me turning pages fast. This is a sports romance story that is full of romance and hard to put down. A young woman had a best friend, that is until he betrayed her. She is having a hard time getting over him until she meets Rylan and things start to change for her. Now she finds herself torn between the two. Who will she trust and will she find happiness with one of them? I enjoyed the characters’ growth throughout the plot as well as how connectable they were. They made the story entertaining to read which made it a great story. I highly recommend this book and this author.
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Kirsa not a girly and Brock are thick as thieves from a young age. Victoria is the third wheel or she feels in this trio. Dynamic if friendships and realtionships change as you get older as this is happens one of these of more this trio get hurt,.Someone has betrayed Kirsa and now the other hand two wont talk to her. Rylan enter the scence he a nice lad and doesn’t play to the tricks of Brock. This is a very interesting story about relationships. Give it a read.
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Book 3 in what is currently a 5 book series. This installment can technically be read on its own but the back information you would have from reading the other books was beneficial to me keeping the information and names straight. This book answers some questions that were left open from the previous books and seems to set up things for book 4. Note, by jumping to book 3 you also get spoiled on the former romances and a little bit on how they came about.
I really enjoyed the building relationship between Emiliana and Stefano. Stefano is the son of one of the five heads of family for the Chicago Italian Mafia, but he is fighting against his father’s tyrannical rule of his life. Emiliana is still recovering from her abduction and being sold into human trafficking. Both have yearned for the other since they were kids, but can they overcome their life situations to finally be together?
I loved that Stefano is able to help Em continue to build herself up after her ordeal, and doesn’t shy away from it or hold it against her. She’s healing but he’s willing to be there as a support system and friend for her. I also enjoyed seeing Stefano standing up for himself and dealing with the ramifications of his father’s actions.
As mentioned, some lingering questions from the other two books are answered here and I enjoyed the mystery aspect of that. We see more tension build up with the Bratva here and I can’t wait to see what comes of that in book 4.
Content warning: suicide, talk of human trafficking and arranged marriages, violence against women, gun violence, death, mafia violence, torture.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandria Richardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandria Richard2021-12-12 08:10:352021-12-12 08:10:35Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Alexandria Richard
Holiday Hope is differ because it’s a period romance, but I loved it. First time I’ve really enjoyed a period piece that wasn’t a movie that starred Kiera Knightley. Anyway back to why I loved Holiday Hope and why you should too! Cora Lee is a sweet, independent, intelligent woman who has no living family left in the states. She decides her best course of action is to answer a mail order bride article that was in the paper. Now I knew during those times arranged marriages were a thing, but I never expected the mail order bride aspect. Unfortunately the whole reason for her to uproot her life to Holiday, Oregon was under false pretenses which leaves a decision for her to make. Stay with the lovely Coleman family and continue to fall in love with Jace, the twin brother of the man who rejected her, or move on. Jace swore off women and marriage because he feels all women are like his mother, floozy and vindictive. He never wanted to risk happiness because of what happened to his father. Instead he fell in love with the railroad and trains. Then when he meets Cora who was brought here by his father to wed his twin Jude, aside from his slight attraction, he swears to himself he will nor let Jude destroy her. Throughout the story Jace and Cora Lee’s character development apart and together is what makes this book work. The things they decide and overcome make this a sweet story in an idyllic setting of the gold rush during the Holidays in Oregon. I was skeptical going in, but not so much that I wasn’t intrigued, and I glad I jumped in, because the author won over and made me toss all skeptics to the wayside.
In part 1 learned about how Red & Cheryl got together and then separated. Ultimately we learned how Red got into the Satin Devils and his experiences with the club. It was an awesome start to Red’s story.
Part 2 is even better! I love that after 15 years Red and Cher meet again, red finds out he has a son (who’s nonbinary) and accepts them as is. What a wonderful open minded father Red is and how he just wants to get to know them. Cher and Red both held onto the time they shared as young lovers and are just as effected by each other so many years later. Their journey this time has more at stake but they seem to navigate through it keeping everyone’s feelings in mind. Seeing Red step up and be the father he could be is so great to see. I highly recommend this book and love how the author finished Red’s story.
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I could not wait to read this, I fell in love with Emiliana and Stefano right from the start and read this book in one sitting. I was able to do that because I know that when I start a book by this author I never want to put it down so I made sure I chose a day I could just jump in and savor every word.
This was a perfect addition to this series. If you have not read these yet, you really must. This had me on the edge of my seat more than once and I found I couldn’t read fast enough because I had to know what was going to happen next! As usual the twists were placed perfectly and you never knew they were coming.
I love this author, she is among my favorites, and I’d read anything she writes. I can not wait for January when book 4 comes. I also can not wait to read all of these again back to back on a quiet rainy weekend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Debi Kircherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDebi Kircher2021-12-12 03:29:122021-12-12 03:29:12Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Debi Kircher
My high school experience is nothing like I’d imagined.
Brock had been my best friend since we were four years old. We were inseparable. Or so I thought. In our early teens, our friendship started to feel like something more, something I desperately wanted.
Then I was betrayed by him, along with Victoria, the girl who had made our duo into a trio. Blindsided by the accusation that I was a traitor. Bullied and ostracized for three years, all for something I never did.
All I want to do is keep my head down and make it through senior year. I miss Brock every day, even though he has made my high school days miserable. Unlike him, I can’t just forget our past, or the bond we had. And even after three years, no guy has ever made me feel the way he did.
When Rylan arrives and becomes the new star of the football team, I finally find myself with a friend and ally. Through him, I see glimpses of my former best friend. The more I soften toward Brock, the more confused I become. My head is screaming at me to stay away, but my heart still wants him. Which one do I trust? And will I live to regret it?
T. Christensen has been addicted to reading ever since she read her first romance book in middle school. When different characters and scenes started invading her brain she would write them down and put it away. Gradually she took the steps to give them a beginning, middle, and a happily ever after. It has been a long time dream to have her stories published.has been a lifelong resident of South Dakota. Occasionally she ventures out, but being at home, with her family, is always the best place to be. Reading a romance novel is still the best reward at the end of the day.
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After removing his Do Not Resuscitate Order, Will spends twelve days in the intensive care unit on a ventilator. Dr. Evans tells Tory that Will has chosen her to be his power of attorney for all healthcare decisions. When he recovers from the pneumonia, Will chooses to go through treatment. As the chemotherapy begins to make Will sick, he has a seizure and Tory has a decision to make. She agrees to allow the doctors to start dialysis, unsure if she made the right decision, as Will continues to be in pain. Three days after chemotherapy ends, Will receives his stem cell transplant. After several blood transfusions, he is finally released to go home as his cancer is in remission
All joy ends, as Will becomes severely anemic and cannot breathe overnight. Tory rushes him to the emergency room, and he is given another blood transfusion. Angry with the case manager, Tory becomes irate about the delay in service for Will. The following day, Will goes home and manages to do well until the day after Thanksgiving. Tory finds him clutching his stomach and violently vomiting. Rushing him to the emergency room, Will suffers from a panic attack and goes unconscious. Did the cancer return? Dr. Evans returns to give the diagnosis of graft versus host. This time, Will has to spend several weeks in the hospital until he is released to go home before Christmas.
During the entire course of Will’s treatments and multiple hospital trips, the love that the couple has continues to grow. The most endearing part of the love is the paper flowers Will makes for Tory every Tuesday. On Christmas, he gave her a heart necklace made with his birthstone. A true romantic at heart, I think any woman would have loved to be with Will.
Friends, loves, enemies – the path friendship can take when we are teens is twisted. In this book, a girl by the name of Kirsa is friends with the boy next door, Brock. They are inseparable, until one day the “third wheel” of a friend, Victoria, is caught in a compromising position with Brock. Teenage hormones got the best of those two and was the first factor towards ruining the friendship between Kirsa and Brock. A lack of communication snowballs into the two becoming enemies throughout all of high school. However, it wasn’t just being enemies, Brock vowed to make Kirsa’s life a living hell for all of high school and he didn’t disappoint. In the end, the truth always comes out, it just sucks that so many lives had to be cut down and ruined to get there.
Well, this book produced many different feelings for me in relation to my past and present. As a mother of a teen, there were parts of this book that were scary. No one person should have to go through what Kirsa had to deal with. My heart felt angry, hurt, and just wanted to reach out and hug her. However, thinking of Brock’s position, I remember being a teen and not knowing who was trustworthy, my real friend, wanted something from me, etc. All in all, I thought I enjoyed this book. While the content hit close to home, it also was realistic and provided a lot of teaching moments: communication is key to any relationship – that means listening too; everyone needs a friend and is entitled to one; and there will always be someone who rises above the bullies and takes a stand. My most favorite lesson in this book, however, is you are stronger than you think. When things seem like they can’t get worse, if you keep going, believe that you are worth it, those thoughts can lead you to get through anything, and in return you might just come out on top.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dr. Anya Schultzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDr. Anya Schultz2021-12-11 17:01:202021-12-11 17:01:20Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz
This is the 3rd book in the Thrill of the Chase series. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 418 pages in length. I must admit, I do love rock star romance novels. To read this series, you might as well grab a drink, prop your feet up, and get ready for the long haul because this will have your emotions reeling. The characters were well thought out and relatable. All Jared wanted to do was a keep a promise to his dad. Then he met her, and his life changed.
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