I absolutely loved reading this book. I felt so connected to the characters of Harleigh and Giovani. Harleigh is trying to heal after leaving an abusive relationship and her family thought it would be a good idea to send her on a vacation. Giovani owns the hotel that Harleigh is staying at in Bulgaria. Giovani was hurt by his ex as well and is still healing from that hurt. When these two meet the chemistry is off the charts. Giovani and his brother Lucca are very welcoming and treat Harleigh well. Can these two put their trust issues and past aside and see where their attraction goes? This is a must read if you want to find out. The author does an excellent job making me feel like I was right there on the vacation with her descriptive detail. I could not put this book down until I reached the end because I had become so invested in their story. This is my favorite book by this author so far. This book is full of romance, healing, emotion, trust, family, and more. 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 Hopper2020-10-20 18:53:412020-10-20 22:35:57Tidal Love by KM Lowe – Review by Candida Hopper
Faeries Magic: a fae shifter romance by Jessica Feyden is the second book in the Seasons of Fae series. This book is an exciting fantasy story that will really grab your attention. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I have to say from the moment I saw it I absolutely knew I had to read it. The cover is so eye catching and enticing I just couldn’t wait to read the story hidden behind it. For me this story was made entirely by the two main characters. They had so much stacked against them and yet will still so determined to fight. They were strong and interesting which made them great to read about. I enjoyed the book overall and the great story the author produced. A very good read and I can’t wait to explore more of her work.
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 Baker2020-10-20 16:14:222020-10-20 16:14:22Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Kerry Baker
This is the first series i have read by Stephanie Queen. I thoroughly enjoyed it, i have only read a few football based love stories before this set and the playing series box set is by far my favourite so far. Three Footballers with three different romances. They all have something different to offer but each does not disappoint with the steamy romance. All 3 are based around a Boston football team. Book 1 – Playing for the money, is a bad boy sports romance, Book 2 – Playing for love, is a second chance sports romance and Book 3 – Playing for keeps, is an enemies to lovers sports romance. All three books are an enjoyable read containing humor and chemistry.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura-Jane Minniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura-Jane Minnie2020-10-20 15:25:442020-10-20 15:25:44Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie
These books immediately peaked and kept my interest with not only the storylines but the characters were easy to fall in love with. The stories themselves were fun with adult-themed fun that we oh-so-love! Spicetopia is an adult heaven and dream come true in theme park form. These stories that revolve around the theme park and their employees will send chills up your spine and curl your toes. Take the time out to enjoy each one of these stories.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-10-20 12:51:032020-10-20 12:51:03Spicetopia Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Faith Jackson
Are you sad that sports events this year haven’t been the norm? Are you a romance reader? Do you like the bad boy type romances, the second chance romances, the enemies to lovers romances? All three? Well then do I have a series for you! Playing Series 3 Book Set: Sports Romance by Stephanie Queen hits all 3 of those types of romance books.
Playing for the Money: a Bad Boy Sports Romance
Hunter Quintanna is a bad boy. But not in the way you are thinking. He has the worst reputation in the football league. Circumstances have him switching to a new team across the country where he meets Cat Marini, his new coach’s daughter, and official “handler”. Trying to stay under the radar and get through the season, the last thing Hunter needs is to find his new handler attractive. Cat can’t resist the pull between her and Hunter. But will they both be willing to risk it all for a chance at love?
Playing for Love: a Second Chance Sports Romance
Gabriel Wyatt is the Quarterback for the Boston Militia and football is his life, much to the dismay of his long-distance girlfriend who’s not a fan. Mia Lane is his girl’s best friend who has just moved to Boston. Tasked with helping Mia get settled, Gabriel must fight his attraction to the ER nurse. Mia made a promise to her bestie. To keep an eye on Gabe and make sure he is being faithful. But how can she do that when she’s fighting her own attraction to the star quarterback? Can these two overcome their obstacles and find love together?
Playing for Keeps: an Enemies to Lovers Sports Romance
Any publicity is good publicity, isn’t that what they say? Not for Tate Fontanna. He has a true hate/hate relationship with the media after the circus surrounding his uncle’s death. Now in the final season of his contract, with negotiations on the horizon, Tate can’t afford any bad press. Chloe Smith is a news reporter with a purpose. She needs a “good story” to show she is as good of a reporter as her legendary father. After overhearing a juicy tidbit about the Boston Militia linebacker, Chloe thinks she may have her story. But how far will she be willing to go after meeting Tate? Can these two put their ire aside and accept the feelings blooming between them?
As a new reader of Stephanie Queen, I was pleasantly surprised by this box series. Add the fact that I’m not a big sports fan and I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy these books as much as I did. Ms. Queen uses witty humor, angst, chemistry, and interesting character attributes to draw the reader into her books. The sports theme isn’t overdone and unbearable for a non-sports fan. Overall, all three books were entertaining and enjoyable to read. I would definitely recommend picking up this series and giving it a go!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nicole Noblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNicole Noble2020-10-20 12:50:102020-10-20 12:50:10Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen – Review by Nicole Noble
Yes! I love a great fantasy read that I can dive into and immerse myself into the world that is created and this book was no different at all! It’s fast-paced, has action, danger, romance and of course magic. This book was easy to read and flowed effortlessly from chapter to chapter. The storyline that this author has created is epic from the very beginning and kept hooked until the end! What made this book that much better was the brilliant characters that this author created, I connected with them instantly and couldn’t wait to follow along with their journey. With this being my first read from this author I thought it would take a whole to get into the swing of things, but it was like I had been reading this authors book for so long I was instantly captivated and didn’t want it to end! I highly recommend this read and can’t wait to read more from this author and what else is to come of this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Chantelle Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChantelle Smith2020-10-20 12:49:412020-10-20 12:49:41Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Chantelle Smith
Kara is hoping to spend a fun filled summer with her best friend Toby before they start their studies at University. Although she worries about leaving her sister and her family she helps out as much as possible, her sister knows she needs to have this summer of fun. Toby and Kara find summer jobs at Blue Oaks Theme Park but are assigned to different areas of the park. Kara ends up working with Bear, who she met earlier when Bear was traveling with a friend running a summer program teaching kids about skateboarding. Will the spark of interest between Bear and Kara that started when they met earlier grow now that they work together?
5 Star Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas is a beautifully written story that once I started reading I couldn’t stop till I finished. This author has an amazing talent and I absolutely loved this book. My emotions were all over the place as I read about these two characters Kirsten and Julie. Julie’s journey starts in the 60’s as she leaves her current life behind and goes on to follow her dream. Kirsten’s is in the 80’s and follow her as she searches for her father. I don’t want to give away to much. This is a absolute must read and its based off a true story. Find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-10-20 07:27:512020-10-20 07:27:51Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Grosse Pointe follows an Irishman by the name of Brek as he risks life and limb to be reunited with the love of his life, facing everything from a difficult voyage to America to the pitfalls of crossing members of the mafia. Do the lovers end up together at last, against all odds? You’ll have to read to find out.
I’ve always been a fan of the ‘thrill of the chase,’ whether it is of the assassin or romantic variety. I adore the fact that the story incorporates a bit of both. I also find it so heartwarming to see just how far someone will go for love. However, one of my favorite aspects of the book is the use of culturally and historically appropriate language, including various insults and phrases in Brek’s mother tongue of Gaelic.
This book has a bit of something for everyone, but if you belong to the group of folks that enjoys a good love story with incredibly detailed fighting scenes, I especially recommend it for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Victoria Mashburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVictoria Mashburn2020-10-20 07:24:372020-10-20 07:24:37Grosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes – Review by Victoria Mashburn
I’ve been privileged to read some of Queen’s other works previously and have always enjoyed the easy way I fall into her stories. I know I wouldn’t be disappointed by this three book series. And I definitely wasn’t. I don’t pick up sports romance regularly but I do enjoy them immensely. There is always something extra with the on-field drama and then the off-field escapades. Queen balances it all extremely well and each of these stories is just a fantastic read. You’ll love them all and won’t go wrong picking up this set.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-10-19 23:20:512020-10-19 23:20:51Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen – Review by Heather Lovelace
Nicholas is proving to be an author that cannot be pigeonholed into one genre. I’m more familiar with her fantasy works (which I love) but knew from the synopsis of this book that I would enjoy it. And I was so right. I love the way Nicholas weaves her stories together and makes them feel so real and relatable. This is just a fantastic book. If you are a fan of Nicholas and/or just a fan of really well written tales, this book is a must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-10-19 23:18:062020-10-19 23:18:06Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas – Review by Heather Lovelace
Spicetopia Boxed Set is a great must read collection of some very hot and steamy reads. All of the characters are great.
Sugar & Spice Jolie is a single mom who works as the Red Velvet Queen at Sweetopia and Cy who is known as the black sheep bad boy in his family works in the Cotton Candy Castle bakery.
Cy has been sent to work undercover by his family. When he sees Jolie he was instantly pulled in by her, you could feel the sparks coming off the pages. Jolie is a very hard worker, with two jobs to support her family. When she finds out who Cy is will everything change? What will happen if her secrets come out?
Overall I really enjoyed this book. I really got the undercover boss vibe in this read, which I really enjoyed. All of the characters added a great element to the story and I can’t wait to read more from this series to see what’s coming next.
Virtue & Vice We start where book one left off. Moon and Katja are swingers that Cy and Jolie met in Greece. Moon and Katja are excited to work with Cy and Jolie on their adult theme park, even though at first they weren’t sure if it was going to be a reality.
Can they really make an adult theme park work?
Overall I really enjoyed this book and I highly suggest reading book one first. All of the characters were great and I’m excited to see what’s coming next in the series. I will warn that there is some BDSM and some very hot and steamy scenes at times with two couples in a scene, some of the scenes are mighty hot and might melt your kindle.
Fire & Ice Let’s just say that Fire & Ice describes these two characters to a tee.
Neve is head of security and Enya is the Director of PR for Spicetopia. They end up on a PR tour by themselves, when Cy has to return home unexpectedly. Neve doesn’t like to talk much and Enya is the complete opposite. She really annoys the crap out of Neve. They make it through the tour and return back to Spicetopia to discover that someone is trying to sabotage the park before it even opens.
During the staff only evening at the park lets just say that Neve and Enya have a very interesting encounter in the dungeon. Enya shares some interesting personal information with Neve and they discover they have some things in common. Just as things start to get even more steamy all heck breaks loose at the park.
WIll they find out who is behind the sabotage? Can these two actually have something between them?
There is so much more to the story from here. We get some crazy twists, mystery, suspense, etc. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see who was trying to sabotage everything. This is a great opposites attract read. I really liked Neve and Enya these two were exactly what they needed in their lives. Be warned that once you start you won’t want to stop until your done. This is my favorite in the series so far and I can’t wait to read more.
Naughty & Nice Big things are going on at Spicetopia, Natalie is planning Cy and Jolie’s wedding. She meets Micah when he arrives a few days early. He is officiating the nuptials and was a little interested in checking out the park.
These two have an instant connection, they connected on so many levels. They had some great conversations that made you think about things. Can these two have more? Will everything go good for the wedding?
Overall I really enjoyed this book and these two. Natalie was great, she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, at times she was told she intimidated men. Being an Empath she can feel things. Micah has a past that has sort of dictated how he’s been living his life.
If you’re looking for a great steamy set of books, I highly suggest 1-clicking and getting started.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2020-10-19 21:50:142020-10-19 22:12:38Spicetopia Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Michelle Austin
Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden was an interesting read! There was so much going on that it paced the book along really well. I enjoyed the action and adventure. There was a lot of drama and betrayal. I look forward to finding out what happens next in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mirela Ruizhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMirela Ruiz2020-10-19 21:37:322020-10-19 22:10:46Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Mirela Ruiz
Better To Have Loved: A True Story by Christy Nicholas was a great 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the beginning, we do shift past to present as well.
This is the journey of Julie through many life adventures and life lessons. When she ends up pregnant she decides to keep the baby. We also get Kirsten’s story (Julie’s daughter) as she tries to find her birth father.
Overall this story pulls you right in. Each of these ladies journeys tug at your heartstrings as you hope for the best. We get adventure, love, loss, mystery and so much more. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing and you feel like you’re right there with them. The author’s note at the end is a must read. Jumping between the two in the story was pretty easy to keep up with. If you’re looking for a great read, 1-click and get started today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2020-10-19 21:34:332020-10-19 22:10:00Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas – Review by Michelle Austin
Harleigh is on a once in a lifetime vacation thanks to her family’s generosity. She is moving on to better things while recovering from her scars (physical and mental) from her abusive ex husband. This is her chance to really find herself. She never could have imagined she would love Bulgaria as much as she does. Not only that, she meets Giovanni when she arrives at his hotel. Giovanni hasn’t had the best of luck with relationships either. Neither ones is looking for a romance but they help each other as they get closer?
What a beautiful story of how love can heal people. I hope you will love this book as much as I did.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2020-10-19 20:35:582020-10-19 22:07:16Tidal Love by KM Lowe – Review by Betsy Melano
I loved reading Reign it is the third book in the Larussio Legacy series by Via Mari. I have read every book in this series so far and like the others it pulled me in from the first page. This is a beautifully written story that is filled with action, romance, twists and turns and some steamy scenes. I could not put this book down while I followed Giovanni and Serenas story. Giovanni is the next in line don of Italy, but he is determined to keep Serena safe. Serena is learning what it means to be loved and apart of mafia boss’s world. Can these two come out on top or will this destroy them? You will LOVE this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Taylor2020-10-19 19:01:252020-10-19 19:22:41Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Amanda Taylor
Better to Have Loved by Christy Nicholas is a beautiful story based on true stories of love lost and found. Starting in the ’60s, this follows the story of Julie Jensen and her growth in romance and herself. I will not speak further about the story because I do not want to ruin this for anyone. This is a well-written book and I really enjoyed the historical side of the story. I have read some other books by this author and this is very good and hard to compare to the other stories, I enjoy how she is able to write in different styles depending on the story she is telling. I really look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2020-10-19 18:06:572020-10-19 19:22:13Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas – Review by Sheri Schrader
Playing Series 3 Book Set: Sports Romance by Stephanie Queen is a collection for 3 sports romance novels but an amazing author. Each book is a different type of sports romance and each one is brilliant in its own right. The characters are all such strong characters that have great chemistry between them. I loved how different each couple seemed to the last I had read about – it made them so distinctive since I was read these books all at once. The stories themselves were all well written. They were easy to engage with and I found myself flying through them so quickly I was enjoying them so much. They were fun and entertaining but also contained enough emotion and depth that you really got in to them all. This author is one that I have become familiar over the past year or so and I have enjoyed everything that I have read by her. This is another great series and one I would highly recommend.
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 Baker2020-10-19 14:53:302020-10-19 14:53:30Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen – Review by Kerry Baker
I have previously enjoyed Nicholas’s fantasy and sci-fi novels so this was one I was eager to get my hands on and read. I was even more elated when I discovered this was a very real and raw book written as a memoir of sorts on the author’s life and her parents. This book was fun to read with the bouncing back and forth between decades, that is something I don’t often find myself saying because I dislike these types of novels usually because they just get plain confusing. This one was easy to find that flow with and I had no problems following along. I loved the way this read like a fictional story as well, it really drew me in and had me invested in these characters and the struggles and triumphs they enjoy. I would be interested to see more of these types of novels from Christy Nicholas again!
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 Vrchota2020-10-19 14:53:082020-10-19 14:53:08Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas – Review by Liz Vrchota
First, I must start with the cover of this novel, Faerie’s Magic by Jessica Feyden. This cover is gorgeous and really draws in the reader before they even read a word of anything. I loved it and knew I needed to read this to find out the adventure that gorgeous Faerie goes on within the novel. It was a tad slow just at first with the way it set up the story and before it really took off, but I am glad I stuck it out. This has a lot of a new fav of mine, fae! This layers in a smexy wolf shifter and plenty of magic and adventure to keep the reader guessing how things will turn out. I loved the way the world just glowed to live before my eyes as I read, the world building was immensely strong and I felt transformed to this magical place I didn’t want to leave. If you love romance, fairies and a bit of magic and shifting this is the series for you. I am anxious to get my hands on the next book in the Seasons of the Fae series!
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 Vrchota2020-10-19 14:52:502020-10-19 14:52:50Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Liz Vrchota
Tidal Love By KM Lowe ☆☆☆☆☆ I would love to give this beautiful story more than 5 stars. It is a full length novel, filled with so much love and heartache. Harleigh Harrison has just escaped a very abusive relationship. Being close to her family, she tries to get her life back on track. Her heart has been so crushed, her smile never reaches her eyes. Unless of course she is with her students. As her brother gives her a month vacation to Bulgaria, she is hesitant to go. Will she have fun? Giovani Russian has also been hurt. Diving into his empire, he has no time for women. His heart will remain locked with bars around it. Just to keep himself safe from the hurt he has suffered. His hotel in Bulgaria satisfies his need to keep busy. Can these two people get through their failed relationships and give one more try?
KM Lowe is the author of this wonderfully heart wrenching story, of two people taking chances. You can’t help but to fall in love with Harlow and Gioand, let’s not forget Lucca, Gio’s brother. This is a story of two people taking chances to find happiness and love. Beware! You might want to climb into this story and help. I know I did. So many tears were shed on my part. But so worth reading this book. Just to feel hope is available for all who take control back. No spoilers, just warm hearts. Thank You KM Lowe! Book well done!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2020-10-19 10:52:362020-10-19 10:52:36Tidal Love by KM Lowe – Review by Cindy Mayberry
I really enjoyed this story and I think it obvious that the author has personal ties to the story as it’s written with such emotion. It flowed really well and I was completely absorbed in what I was reading. I think at times early on in the story the multiple pov’s and the switching made it a little confusing but once I settled in to the story and got to know the characters I had no problems at all. I really liked all of the characters and following their stories. I’ve read a few books by this author previously so it was really nice to read something different from her, and I do like real life stories there’s just something extra to them knowing that these things really happened. Overall a really lovely read and one that I would recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2020-10-19 09:16:042020-10-19 09:16:04Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas – Review by Katie Matthews
I am a huge fan of historical romance but I’ve not read much historical fiction from this era so when I saw this story I thought I would take a chance and I really enjoyed it. The authors’ writing was really engaging and the time period was actually really intriguing to read about. I love the plot and the characters. I really felt involved in the characters’ lives and throughout the story I really wanted the best for them. Brek’s life was fascinating and there were so many times where my heart broke for him a little – he found such a great connection with Gabriella, their relationship definitely wasn’t the easiest but it was so genuine I desperately wanted it to work out for them. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from her again in the future.
Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) by Via Mari is a great romance story that is so much more. I have loved this spin off series and the original series where it all started. As soon as I see a new book from Via I know I need to grab it and I am never disappointed. It is an action-packed tale where the alpha men love hard and want nothing more than to love and be loved by their women. Unfortunately, because they are rich or part of a mafia they are always under attack in some way and they and their highly competent security teams manage to keep all safe. I also love the cast of characters who intertwine from book to book and series to series. If you love hot and steamy with lots of action, then you need to hop right in and be prepared to be wowed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2020-10-19 05:39:062020-10-19 05:39:06Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Jenni Bishop
I love these books. Its a mixture of romance, trying something different and mystery.
Each book in the boxset follows a different couple through their journey from the concept of Spicetopia being created to the park dream becoming reality.
There is something new in every book as each couple’s story is so different but they all work so well together.
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 Carr2020-10-19 05:33:302020-10-19 05:33:30Spicetopia Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Kerry Carr
Every book offers us something new to read. This book offers an insight into the Prohibition era, an era where there was nationwide constitution ban on production, importation and transportation of the alcoholic beverages across US. This is a story about Brek, who decides to travel to America when he was 15. He meets a friend on the ship, and together they embark on new experiences. The book revolves around mafia, drugs and a lot of trouble. It was difficult to read through the language, the slang went over my head many a times. Set in 1926, it is about the gangster life and the troubles they got into because of their life style. A coming of age story, little emotional at times, a good fictional novel which gives an insight into the history of America during the 1920s.
This series was super fun, just look at the title! Phoebe is such a great writer, and also a super fun person to know! She did a great job with building all the characters in this spicy little romance, and the places she takes us are unbelievably real. Now I want to plan a trip to check this little theme park out, just a little. This series has its fair share of drama in their own story and start to shift and develop throughout all of the characters. My favorite couple is book 3, I always seem to love the third book the best in a series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kandy Garretthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKandy Garrett2020-10-18 20:08:262020-10-18 21:51:43Spicetopia Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Kandy Garrett
Spicetopia Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Phoebe Alexander 4 Stars!!!!
If you are looking for a very hot and steamy series to read well look no further. This series is my favorite. The author does such a great job of keeping the reader hooked. I like how all the characters are down to earth and I also like the whole concept around the adult theme park. I think that the author has a very unique idea and quite a brilliant way of bringing it to the reader.
The characters just jump right off the page and grab the reader into the book and you feel as though you are right there in the heat of all the action. I really like the way that the stories unfold and how each one is a continence of the prior. These are the perfect winter warmer or chill on the beach read. From the first book to the fourth you are just hooked and don’t want to put the books down.
From Book one Sugar and Spice that introduces us to Cy and Jolie and shows us the very start.The author does a great job of bringing the reader into the spice world with a sweet boss and employee romance. Then the author really starts to turn up the heat.
In Book two Virtue & Vice we are introduced to Moon and Katja who bring the spice into Spicetopia. The author begins to weave the story. The story unfolds and we get to know both couples a bit more. I like how the story really begins to heat up and the whole adult theme park starts to come to life.
In Book three Fire & Ice we are introduced to Neve and Enya. The park is beginning to come into shape and there is someone who wants to make it fail. I like how all the couples are coming into play and parts of their pasts are what really throw up the drama. I really like how all is not cut and dry and there is hot molten lava in the relationships. I also like how the books are not predictable. I like how the author weaves the story from book to book and keeps the readers attentions.
And Finally in book four Naughty & Nice we meet Micah and Natalie. I really like the holiday theme to this book and once again the temperatures are heating up. The author really brings the hot and steamy into the story and the characters just really bring the temperature to beyond boiling point. I could definitely get the naughty and nice vibe from the book and the book just really added to the series.
I really enjoyed this series and I look forward to reading more from this author as well as this series. The books just keep getting hotter and hotter. There is a vey adult theme to them but man I just could not put them down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Caralee Loonathttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCaralee Loonat2020-10-18 16:41:292020-10-18 21:50:51Spicetopia Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Caralee Loonat
Set in America in 1926, during the prohibition era and the time of, champagne, pistols, gangsters and dolls, this is a wonderfully written historical fiction novel with a mafia romance twist. Main character and Kilkenny bred, Brek O’Brien is mixed up with the Mafia and lives in a world of darkness and this is his story of how he found his light in Gabriella. Told from Brek’s point of view the story unfolds and is told in his dialogue which does take a little while to get used to and this does effect the easy flow of the narrative. However the plot is action packed and moves along at a fast pace and the storyline had me hooked from start to finish. Having left his home in Ireland at a young age to travel to New York, Brek ends up in Detroit, Grosse Pointe. Brek is responsible for ensuring that both alcohol and drugs flow freely even though it’s the era of prohibition and if any trouble crops up its his job to stop it along with friend Finnegan. Brek says himself that his hands are covered in blood and that he’s not afraid of any man only God. His relationship with Gabriella is complicated and their romance takes both them and the reader on an emotional rollercoaster as we follow their journey to love. The couples chemistry really came across in the narrative and I fell in love with both Brek and Gabriella, so much so that they stayed with me long after I had read the last page. Due to the authors wonderfully detailed and descriptive writing I felt totally immersed in Brek and Gabriella’s world, and in the time period of 1926. This was an emotional and engaging story which I definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2020-10-18 16:21:432020-10-18 16:21:43Grosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes – Review by Jennifer Gordon
I just love a sweet little romance that is hidden within a sort of second chance at love storyline. This book was just the best short read for me so far. I love how the author draws the history for the characters. I also like how the main female lead is from a very complex past relationship. This book really highlights that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I really could relate to Harleigh. There were quite a bit more to her situation but her character really is a good example for all who suffer from domestic violence. I like how that author outlined her past so that the reader could really appreciate where she was coming from. I also like how Giovani isn’t really that cut and dry either. I like how both characters are complex and they really compliment one another. I was just so glued to the book I could not put it down. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Caralee Loonathttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCaralee Loonat2020-10-18 15:50:512020-12-01 15:28:55Tidal Love by K.M. Lowe – Review by Caralee Loonat
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Tidal Love by K.M. Lowe
