Genre – Romantic Suspense, Romantic Thriller, Dark
Listening Length – 10 hours and 7 minutes
Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Sarah Puckett, Connor Crais
Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author, Dakota Willink, delivers an emotionally gripping, dark romantic suspense that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Gianna
There’s a common expression I remind myself of every day: that which does not kill us, makes us stronger.
People think I live an idyllic life with my perfect husband, but they don’t know what lies beneath the façade.
Like the delicate petals of the daisies he loved to give, I was easily crushed—broken, just as he wanted me to be.
I’ve learned to accept what is, but I won’t let it destroy me.
Instead, I do the only thing I can to survive—I run.
Derek
I knew she had a story. I knew it most likely contained violence, but never did I imagine the horrors she’d been though.
I’d waited so long and she’d experienced so much. She was perfectly imperfect, her scars more than skin deep.
It was near impossible to separate truths from lies, but I knew her secret. Yet, I couldn’t help wanting to get closer. She was strong, and there was beauty in strength.
I was drawn to it—drawn to her.
I wanted to erase her horrors and give her something new to dream about.
*** TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains situations of domestic violence and abuse. Some aspects may be sensitive for some readers. ***
Dakota Willink is an Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author. She loves writing about damaged heroes who fall in love with sassy and independent females. Her books are character driven, emotional, and sexy, yet written with a flare that keeps them real. With six published titles, a magazine publication, and the Leave Me BreathlessWorld under her belt, Dakota’s imagination is constantly spinning new ideas.
The Stone Series is Dakota’s first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards, including the Readers’ Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance. The Cadence duet was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children’s book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.
Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of one day getting her letter from Hogwarts. She enjoys spending time with her super-supportive husband and two witty teenagers, her two Labrador Retrievers, and her spoiled rotten cat. During the summer months, she can often be found soaking up the sun on the Great Lakes with her family.
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Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author, Dakota Willink, delivers an emotionally gripping, dark romantic suspense that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Gianna
There’s a common expression I remind myself of every day: that which does not kill us, makes us stronger.
People think I live an idyllic life with my perfect husband, but they don’t know what lies beneath the façade.
Like the delicate petals of the daisies he loved to give, I was easily crushed—broken, just as he wanted me to be.
I’ve learned to accept what is, but I won’t let it destroy me.
Instead, I do the only thing I can to survive—I run.
Derek
I knew she had a story. I knew it most likely contained violence, but never did I imagine the horrors she’d been though.
I’d waited so long and she’d experienced so much. She was perfectly imperfect, her scars more than skin deep.
It was near impossible to separate truths from lies, but I knew her secret. Yet, I couldn’t help wanting to get closer. She was strong, and there was beauty in strength.
I was drawn to it—drawn to her.
I wanted to erase her horrors and give her something new to dream about.
*** TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains situations of domestic violence and abuse. Some aspects may be sensitive for some readers. ***
Dakota Willink is an Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author. She loves writing about damaged heroes who fall in love with sassy and independent females. Her books are character driven, emotional, and sexy, yet written with a flare that keeps them real. With six published titles, a magazine publication, and the Leave Me BreathlessWorld under her belt, Dakota’s imagination is constantly spinning new ideas.
The Stone Series is Dakota’s first published book series. It has been recognized for various awards, including the Readers’ Favorite 2017 Gold Medal in Romance. The Cadence duet was a finalist in the HEAR Now Festival Independent Audiobook Awards. In addition, Dakota has written under the alternate pen name, Marie Christy. Under this name, she has written and published a children’s book for charity titled, And I Smile. Also writing as Marie Christy, she was a contributor to the Blunder Woman Productions project, Nevertheless We Persisted: Me Too, a 2019 Audie Award Finalist and Earphones Awards Winner. This project inspired Dakota to write The Sound of Silence, a dark romantic suspense novel.
Dakota often says she survived her first publishing with coffee and wine. She’s an unabashed Star Wars fanatic and still dreams of one day getting her letter from Hogwarts. She enjoys spending time with her super-supportive husband and two witty teenagers, her two Labrador Retrievers, and her spoiled rotten cat. During the summer months, she can often be found soaking up the sun on the Great Lakes with her family.
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This is a box set that includes The Sanctuary Chronicles 1-3 & a awesome novella. I have read this author before and I really enjoyed how this set was brought together and it made me fall for the characters all over again. Each story is full of Action, Adventure, Romance & of course, a huge dose of Paranormal. Each book was fantastic and I loved that we got an extra Novella in there too. I highly recommend this set to anyone that loves books that pull you in & leave you wanting more! Happy Reading!
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Mellett is always a one click author for me. She never disappoints. And I never know how she is going to exceed my expectations and yet she always somehow does. This book – Grumbler – just wow. Dark, emotional, some very deep places – this book has a slower pace than other installments but it absolutely leaves you just a riveted and invested. I couldn’t walk away from this book before the last page was read. Amazing as always. Loved it.
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Dreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon was a really good read! This is a short collection of five different short Christmas stories, each one connected in some way with the next. The storylines of each one was similar, but also different in their own way, if that makes sense, with all of them being very good to read. My only complaint, was some of the stories had timelines that didn’t make sense. Time wasn’t established well, and events happened that didn’t make much sense in a time frame point of view. But I enjoyed all the characters in the various stories. They were very well written, and while they are romance stories, they are not explicit at all. Very sweet stories to read at this time of year!
Ohhhhh this was a treat I didn’t know I needed! I have a penchant for dark romance, like I seek these books out like my life depends on it. This book is the perfect read for me in this sense and I devoured it quickly in one sitting because I just could not put this gem down. If you haven’t had a chance to read Naomi Valkyrie then this is the place to start for you, you will be hooked.
This book takes the demon and makes you absolutely fall in love with her. Delilah is a demon of course but she too needs a break. As she puts it even a demon needs some downtime! She is exactly like me and throws some of her belongings in a bag and hits the road, finding herself in a small sleepy little town that looks like a perfect place to relax and find some much needed peace. Of course things are not always what they seem and Delilah is thrust into a new mystery that will turn her world upside down! This is one you don’t want to miss if you love the dark romance, witty characters, and laughs to break up the suspense occasionally. I am so freaking excited to get my hands on the next installment in this series and see what will happen next! I need it like, yesterday lol.
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I read the first one of this and loved it, so I had high expectations and it did not disappoint. I loved being back in this world with these characters. I loved Grumbler and Mary I really loved their relationship and connection. It just made me fall in love with them. I really enjoyed seeing all the extra characters and I love the fact they are fleshed out and they don’t feel like they’re just there they have a proper place and I love it. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what the author come up with next.
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Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett. I LOVE this series and this book was no different! Manda Mellett has become one of my absolute favorite authors! This is the story of cranky, rough biker Grumbler He’s been with the Satan’s Devils longer than he can remember. He has never had a girlfriend, wife or significant other and his friends tease him about the club being his woman! Mary is a single mom to a 17 year daughter, Alicia who like most 17 year old’s give her mom a ton of grief. When Alicia accepts a modeling gig Mary decides she better go with her because she doesn’t want her taken advantage of. Grumbler just happens to be asked to let someone take pictures of his bike and he’s so proud of her he delightfully accepts. When he shows up he meets Alicia and Mary and he’s not so delighted! But sparks do fly between he and Mary. He’s never been this interested in a woman before. During the photo shoot Grumbler keeps Alicia from getting in over her head and Mary if forever grateful. Will she let down her barriers and give Grumbler a shot? Read Grumbler’s Ride to find out!
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Grumbler’s Ride is an amazing book. Grumbler. I real enjoyed this book Grumbler definitely grew on me as time went on. He was not like I expected. Once I started I couldn’t put the book down like any MC by Manda Mellett her writing is spot on. The santa Devils are definitely the good ones some parts of this story made me feel sick I am glad the Devil’s helepd out.
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High Heels and Mistletoe by C.A. King Review by Kaitlyn Stewart My stars: 5 out of 5
I love Christmas romance movies. So when I saw this book and read the synopsis I knew I had to read it! Julietta is cursed, every time she comes near a mistletoe something bad happens. Such as breaking a high heel. C.A. King is a wonderful author. She makes you want to know if the curse will break or if this Christmas romance going to end. This story is filled with laughs, magic, and the warm, fuzzy feelings you get when watching a Christmas Hallmark movie. Honestly, this book should be made into a movie!!!
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Manda is back at it again with another amazing addition to the Satan’s Devils MC! This book is a little slower placed than most of Manda’s other books but it is just as fantastic! Grumbler’s Ride, just like many of Manda’s other books, is an emotional roller coaster that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. This book does address some triggering topics, although they do add to the story and explains certain characters actions. I definitely recommend diving into the world that Manda has created, they’re an amazing author and definitely know just how to keep you reading, even if it’s 2 am!
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Oh I loved this set of Christmas novellas; they were all so lovely and heart-warming to read. Absolutely perfect for curling up with on a cold night! Each story had wonderful main characters that I fell in love with straight away. They were all really well written and perfect for just grabbing as they are so easy to get into. I loved that I could just put it down and pick up again and start a new novella. Although they were novellas they were all crammed full of story, romance, fun times and more! I definitely recommend this book and I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future.
I LOVED this book so, so much! It was a great read! I really like this author, I’ve read quite a few books of hers and I think she’s doing a fabulous job with writing in multiple genres! I highly recommend her books to everybody! High Heels and Mistletoe was a great holiday read (also my favourite types of read!) I love the setting for the story, I loved the characters, in fact I honestly just loved everything about it! I loved Julietta, she was so much fun to read about and Luke – book boyfriend material right there! I loved the interaction between the two of them, it made for great reading! If you’re looking for a holiday read then I 100% recommend High Heels and Mistletoe!
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Please see the individual books for a full review.
This boxset of the first three books in the Sanctuary Chronicles and a bonus novella where the lives of three childhood friends Valeria, Sera and Violet are full of magic, but there are both seen and unseen dangers around them as dark magic threatens their lives. They each have their hopes and fears and as each has to face them, they discover that it is not only witches who are around, werewolves, vampires abound and the only place which is safe for them all is Sanctuary, but is it even safe there?
Book one, Broken Magic sees Valeria struggling to come to terms with the magic she has known all of her life breaking and becoming destructive after being cursed while on a hunt, but the werewolf who swears that at the same time, she killed his sister, what the future holds is the one question which they cannot predict.
Book two, Blind Magic follows Sera as her worst fears come to pass and she loses her sight completely, but the past she was trying to leave behind is insisting on following her when dark magic threatens to take her away from her beloved books and research and the only one who can help her doesn’t even want to be in the same room as her, but will Sera be able to overcome her past to assure her future?
Book three, Dead Magic follows Violet, a witch with flaming red hair and a fiery attitude to match and Finn, one of the oldest vampires around. As Finn makes the decision to end his long life, fall into oblivion and end the loneliness which surrounds him, he hears a distressed call from Violet a pull to help her which he can’t resist, but when this threat to her life is from dark magic, Finn needs to decide whether to give in to the temptation this witch holds for him, or leave it all behind for oblivion. Will darkness or light triumph over this unlikely pairing or is life or death the final outcome?
The novella Hidden Magic is the story of Kat and Brant, a human and a shifter who’s secret relationship is anything but ordinary, between him being a werelynx and her having telepathic powers, there is always magic in the air, but as christmas approaches and love is in the air, is the darkness from Kat’s path about to catch up to her, or will christmas be the time of magic and celebration it is meant to be?
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Grumbler’s Ride is another twisted story in Mellett’s MC series. What starts out as a simple photo shoot with Grumbler’s motorcycle turns beyond creepy, beyond troubling, and if possible, beyond evil. Grumbler’s ride gets him into a world of trouble. At first it just seems like a shady photographer. But what he discovers is so much more. However, as much evil as he unearths, he also meets Mary and her teenage daughter Alicia.
I love the fact that this story features an older couple, as did Being Lost, book 1 in this series. 50 and 60 is the new 30 and 40 right!?! This story was easy to read in that the words and plot flowed well. I like how the story ends except: what happens with Mary??!!! I need answers so I really hope Mellett is writing!! I also like how there are enough characters for this series to keep going. Mellett gives just enough details of the other characters so you won’t know whose story could be next. Definitely looking forward to the next one.
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Vampire State (Vampire State Book 1) by Alexander Charalambides is an original paranormal story and a unique portrayal of vampires. The story is a little slow going at times and heavy as it is steeped in politics, is multilayered and is complex, but the plot is engaging. Charalambides does a good job with world building, and character development. They are complex but relatable. There are some twists and turns that keep you turning the pages and capture your attention.
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Grumbler’s Ride: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2 by Manda Mellett. This author gets me every single time. I think I’ll be a fan of hers forever honestly because ever time I get to read a new book I think it’s my new favorite. Each book gets better and sometimes that can be hard as an author but without fail this author blows me away every time. The characters in this story truly captured a piece of my heart and loved getting lost with them for a while. It’s so easy to read these books in one sitting simply because I have the hardest time putting it down. The storyline is well written and paced nicely. The characters are complex, relatable and well developed. They simply pull you in and you won’t want to leave. I know I sure didn’t want to. Five stars all the way and highly recommended! I simply recommend every single book this author has! Can’t wait for more!
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This author continues to show how much of an incredible writer she is! Having read this authors books before you think you know what to expect but each time she takes you along on an unexpected journey of twists and turns, action, adventure, drama, danger. She gives us paranormal and fantasy to the highest level and I absolutely love being captivated and drawn into her reads each and every time. This is a fast-paced, action-packed read that has you connecting to the main characters easily and love following their journey. Delilah has got to be the best lead female I have read in a while, I love how she is as a person, I love her attitude and her personality and I wanted more! I loved this read, it captivated me from the very beginning and didn’t want it to end! I highly recommend this read and I can’t wait to read more from this author and what else she will bring to this series!
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Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Gail Guerrero
Five Stars
I cannot express enough how much I enjoy Manda Mellett stories. Every MC book I have read from her has left me excited for more. This story is no different. There’s just something refreshing about an older man. Like they’ve already been done the road and don’t have time for games. Grumbler is the type of guy I could see myself with if I was in that age group. Shoot if he came to me while I was 31 I would probably give it a go lol. I really liked how he stood up for Alicia. He care when he had no reason to. Put himself and the club out there to protect her. I really liked Mary. Even though she had her judgment about the club girls it didn’t stop her from listening to them and showing them respect. Overall the whole story was really good. The author wrote another good book where we see a man set in his ways but changes for the right woman. I couldn’t believe how fast I read the story that I went in for seconds. I love how Grumbler’s bike is described. I could really see myself riding the back of it. I say take a leap and enjoy a story about a sexy older man.
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Grumbler’s Ride is the second book in the San Diego Chapter of Manda Mellett’s Satan’s Devils MC series. It focuses on Grumbler, an older member of the MC, who gets roped into doing a photoshoot (or, rather, letting his bike be used in a photoshoot) and ends up tangled up in problems much bigger than the gentle teasing he anticipated. This is a fantastic series. Each book, including this one, can be read as a standalone. In this book, we have Mary and Alicia who are new to the Satan’s Devils’ way of life and so we get to discover things anew through their eyes – perfect for readers who are new to the series as well as established fans. I’ve lost count of how many of the Satan’s Devils MC books I’ve read (no wait, I can check – it’s 8 not including this one!). By now, many of the characters and settings, across the different chapters, feel very familiar. It’s like catching up with some old friends who have very exciting lives! I love that the series is expanding across America, giving me a chance to explore new places from the comfort of my sofa. Like many of the books, this one addresses some difficult and sensitive issues. This is done openly and respectfully. The familiar, protective characters from the MC make it a good setting to address such issues without making the story too dark. For me, this is a five-star read. This is a great series! I feel like I should recommend it to fans of romance and motorcycles but I don’t have a particular interest in either myself and have still found myself hooked so maybe just give it a go!
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The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Books 1-3+ Novella by India Kells is a brilliant collection of books in the Sanctuary Chronicles series. It is a series of amazing fantasy stories that you will absolutely not want to put down. This is one of those series that will grab your attention and hold on tight, making you turn the pages faster and faster to find out what is going on. Each of these books is exciting and fast paced with some of the best characters I have read about in ages. The author has created a world that will leave you wanting more because of how good it is. Each of the stories has a little bit of everything you could want from a book of this genre and the fact that they are so well written is the added bonus! I cannot recommend this series enough, it is one you need to buy today!
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India Kells does it again. This box set has paranormal characters all over. There are three books and a novella that will fulfill your paranormal thirst. There are vampires, werewolves, and witches. India Kells has an imagination and storytelling ability that paints a picture so vivid that you feel like you are right in the middle of the book. Her characters are fully developed and complicated. They flow right off the pages and into your mind. If you are looking for a good box set to sit down to help take away the blues of 2020 look no further. Once you start this set you will not put it down. I highly recommend this author and all of her books to take your mind away on an awesome adventure.
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This collection is top notch! The author writes with a vividness that makes this hard to put down! It is filled with action, suspense and characters you can stand behind. The characters are lively and full of zest. I never really know what they would do next. Each story is a stand alone but builds the previous one. My favorite of the collection is Book 2 Blind Magic but they are all great.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2020-11-19 05:44:132020-11-19 05:44:13The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Lisa Helmick
No Rest For The Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie is the first book in the Life is Hell series. This book is an absolutely explosive start to what is clearly going to be an amazing new series. I knew to expect a great book having read the previous work by this author but this book genuinely blew my expectations out of the water! This is the kind of book that you just have to read in one sitting simply because you cannot put it down. The read this book in record time because it was such an exciting and enjoyable read. I really enjoyed how diverse the main characters were and how much it seemed to open up the story. This author has quickly become one of my favourite authors and I wouldn’t hesitate to read one of her books. I don’t even bother to read the descriptions anymore as I know that no matter what the book is about I am going to get a well developed story that I cannot help but love. I am so excited to see what is next for this series and would highly recommend reading this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2020-11-18 15:41:282020-11-18 15:41:28No Rest for the Wicked (Life Is Hell Book 1) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kerry Baker
The Sanctuary Chronicles has to be my most favorite series from India Kells ever so when I saw it was being offered in this gorgeous boxed set I had to have it. These books are all worthy of five stars and it is a collection of ones I intend to read and reread for many many years to come. I also love that this is available in time for the holidays because some of my reader fan fam will be getting a set of these! I did include two of my reviews for my top two fav in the series below. These are books you do not want to miss out on!
BLIND MAGIC – Book #2: Blind Magic is the second book in The Sanctuary Chronicles from India Kells. I have not had the pleasure of reading the first book, Broken Magic, although now I will be running to do so. It didn’t really affect my ability to enjoy this one though. Kells was a doll and gave us a pretty detailed prologue to catch us up for this one thankfully. This was just that amazing that I have to get my hands on the first as well. I normally don’t pick up books that fall into this ‘category’ but let’s be honest, look at that cover! Yummy, and eye catching. I had to know what was behind it. I am so glad I dived in blind.
In Blind Magic we get quite the story. I must say there was not a single moment that I was bored, and actually several hours that I was the do not approach the reading mom/wife or you may die type. Can you really describe a dark and twisty suspenseful book as beautiful and magical? I think this book qualifies for that, and really can’t come up with a better way to sum it up.
Sera Dover is one heck of a woman. Strong, independent and resourceful, oh and she is one heck of a witch. She will stop at nothing to protect those that she loves and cares about. She will face whatever danger comes her way too. Then there is Ian Macon, the damaged and gorgeous werewolf. He is instantly drawn to Sera. Her light and peace is something his shattered soul seeks out. These two have a connection that will set your kindle screens on fire, and give you a need for a tall glass of water, maybe even a fan or two, if you get my drift.
Of course, there is always danger lurking around the corner in all the great suspenseful novels. What is to come for them now and in the future? For that you must dive into this amazing five-star read for yourself, for I cannot bear to give away any more than I already have! Happy reading!
DEAD MAGIC- Book #3: I was so stoked to get my hands on this book, Dead Magic, the third in The Sanctuary Chronicles from India Kells. This has to be one of my favorite series of hers and they are jammed full with action, adventure, magic, mystery, lore, and steamy fun to balance it all out. I could not wait to get the story of Violet and Finn with this one and they did not disappoint. Another side note about this series is the covers, like they literally grab you without even saying a word. I wouldn’t even need a title on these to know they have to be full of some amazing story lines. This one may be my fav because of the purple undertones but it is drool worthy and definitely worth mentioning. I would highly recommend also that you read the first two books before this one. While it can be read as a stand alone novel I feel that these are better read in order so you get that slow and inevitable build up of excitement with each new one you read. This one has my favorite pairing, a sexy vampire, and a fierce witch. These two don’t want what fate is throwing their way. Will they be able to find the common ground and manage a relationship? That is about all I felt safe sharing the rest is only good when read by your own eyes. I can’t wait to see what will come next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2020-11-18 15:04:462020-11-18 15:04:46The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Liz Vrchota
I enjoyed this romance story. It is a well written story that has characters that are easily connectable and made the story realistic. I was pulled into this story right from the first page. It is a fast paced, engaging, entertaining story that was hard to put down. This is a story about family mystery that maybe better left in the past. Lula is a teacher that has always wanted to find her father. As her grandmother falls ill, will she lose the last chance she has at family and finding the one thing she wants? Dominic is also a teacher at the same high school who can have anyone he wants. Will once chance meeting change things for both of them? As Lula’s family mysteries are revealed will they hurt her chances with Dominic? What will fate have in store for these two? They made such great characters. They made the story easy to read and I enjoyed the chemistry between them. I highly recommend reading this book and find out what happens between them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2020-11-18 13:59:062020-11-18 13:59:06At Last (The Adams Brothers BOOK 1) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Who doesn’t love an action packed suspenseful MC romance??? Patsy and her son Dan are in danger and Lost and the Satan’s Devils MC step up and protect them. Once you pick up this book, you won’t want to lay it down. Can’t wait to read more books in this series
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This a book of five complete Christmas romance stories. Each story brings spirit and is written with a lot of heart and soul. They each inspire hope, faith and love that will stick with you. Each story takes a magical Christmas Kiss to a new level. They have characters that bring the story to life and made me feel as if I was right there with them. I had no problems connecting with them as they brought each story to life. These stories and characters warmed my heart and I found myself hoping that each couple would find their Christmas HEAs. My favorite was Christmas Kiss, A New Year’s Wish. This is a story of friendship turns relationship. Taylor has a crush on her best friend Luca. Will one kiss change everything for them? Can you keep something that just maybe wasn’t yours to start with? I highly recommend this book. It certainly made my afternoon warmer.
Wow where to start with this story. It is full of romance, but also heartache and sadness. I loved this book. The characters are so well written that you can’t help but feel every emotion they are going through.
Lula has had a rough life. With her mum passing the only person left in her life is her nanna. With caring for her nanna and her job as a school teacher she doesn’t have time for romance and especially not with a guy like Dom Adams.
Dom Adams is also a teacher at the school where Lula works. He is the most handsome man ever and has woman falling all over him. However, he also has a reputation for breaking hearts and not wanting more that a weekend thing. When Dom sees the woman behind the teacher he is amazed and drawn to her. He wants her and will stop at nothing to get her.
Will Lula give in to his charming ways? Will she end up getting her heartbroken by being another one of Dom’s weekend girls? Or will the connection they have be enough for him to change and commit?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2020-11-18 13:57:252020-11-18 13:57:25At Last (The Adams Brothers BOOK 1) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Kerry Carr
I loved reading the book Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola. It is a story that had me hooked from the very beginning. It is a romance book that is steamy, romantic, and will have you not wanting to put it down until the final page. He is handsome, charming, and her mother’s boss. She is strong, intelligent, independent, and feisty. There is an attraction between them that can’t be denied. What does their future hold? This story has amazing characters that the author makes come alive. There are moments that I was laughing and others that had the temperature in the room rising. I loved reading the bantering that goes back and forth between the two main characters. I grew to care about the two main characters with each chapter that I read. There are also other characters introduced that are wonderful to read about as well. Don’t miss out on a book that is exciting and entertaining to read. I highly recommend reading it.
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