Having a deep dark past can push you to a point of no return. Sam has finally had it. The last straw has finally broken. Dark Bastard is the fifth book in the Dark Sparrow Series by India Kells. Just as amazing as the books that came before it, this story takes us on a journey of two broken souls and a past that comes back to threaten them once again. Sam is about to make the most important call of his life when he makes a mistake and winds up talking to a woman who just might need him more than he thinks. And just when he thinks that Ellie is going to be okay, that deep dark past I spoke about earlier, yeah that one…well that comes back to hit him right in the face. Sam and Ellie both seem to have similar situations. Both the need to feel like the hero and savior and they both have sordid pasts. These two characters work so well together. You can’t help but fall in love with them and the story itself. I completely love this book and love this series. Of course, I always suggest that you read the series from the beginning that way you aren’t lost. However, you can read this book by itself. This book will not disappoint and I most definitely cannot wait to read the last book in the series!
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This was an intriguing story from the beginning to the explosive end. Both Sam and Ellie are ready to embrace death after different traumatic events begin to take their toll, but a misdialed number brings them together in a twist of fate. Sam seeks out Ellie to make sure she’s okay, and she gets dragged into his dark, twisted world when his dad kidnaps them both for a sick agenda to take Sam under his wing. The pair work together to find an escape, but it’s uncertain if they can survive the mental anguish and seeds of doubt Sam’s dad plants during their captivity. They fall in love, but can they survive long enough to find a happy ending together.
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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne. This is my first book by this author but for sure won’t be my last. Its the story of Dee Quarter and Connie Wilks who are Baltimore Detectives and new partners. Dee is brought back around to her ex Grayson who is still very much interested in her when she and Connie are called to work on a murder case. She is very happy with Winston her now boyfriend and she doesn’t want to do anything to mess that up but when she is forced to meet Johnathan who is the leader of a Cult called The Circle she ends up getting mixed feelings between Johnathan and Winston. The Circle is a group of women that live and look up to Johnathan. Johnathan is determined to bring Dee on board of the circle. Will Dee lose to Johnathan and end up being a victim and will she lose the love of her life Winston because of this crazy cult. This is a great read about a “Sex” cult and the detective that is determined to shut them down.
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Oh my stars! I would give this book higher than 5 stars if I could. Erin and Ripper’s story just got me in the feels. They meet at the Free Clinic where she is a nurse. He has been stabbed in an altercation. He’s part of the Diamonds (a gang of older members). The chemistry is there from the start. Through a series of misadventures, a friendship/romance builds. Shock is there when they find that Erin’s stepfather is an important leader in the Diamonds but Erin stands up for herself. There is; some trouble brewing at the wharf which brings physical harm to all, including Erin. These two get through it all with courage, strength (even after important history is shared).I didn’t see that ending coming. The author did a tremendous job with this story. She also left it with a cliffhanger that will leave you eagerly awaiting book 2! The characters have flair and personality, Jay and Sebastian are like sassy hoodlums. Erin’s boss feels like any boss you may have had, stern and needs to chill. The neighborhood made think of the bays you see in the movies. Overall, a book you have to read if you like an action-packed romance.
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 Kittell2021-08-13 12:00:382021-08-15 21:16:13Unbreakable (The Diamonds Book 1) by Tee Smith – Review by Shelly Kittell
The first line of the description of this book had me grabbing it so fast! Good meets evil? Heck YES! Liam and Catriona are the unexpected for me! A story you just can’t put down or look away from. India Kells is the author goddess. I promise she packs in everything you could want or need as a romance author! Keep them coming!!!
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A story that hits you right in the heart! 2 people at the end of their ropes finding each other in the most crazy way! This was by far my favorite and the authors telling of this tale took me to a whole other mindset! While I think you could read as a standalone though I definately reccomend reading them all!!🖤🖤
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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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Dark Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells. This author never lets me down. Each book I get to read is better than the last. Sam and Ellie may have seriously stolen my heart with their story. From page one I was drawn in and couldn’t put the book down. I loved the time I got to spend with these characters, they had a way of bringing the storyline to life and it was an honor to read. I love books with characters who go through what would break others but makes them stronger. This book fit that completely. This is definitely going in the top 5 of favorite reads for this year. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Five huge stars and highly recommended! So excited for more from this amazing author!
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The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda J Burson 4 Stars!!!!
I have to say that this is a great series. I have read the whole lot and it is definitely a great read. Marcy has a very complicated life but one does get drawn in and lost in it. I lile how the author has taken and handled the subject. There is just enough drama in the story.
I really like how the story unfolds in each consecutive book and how it all entwines the whole story together. This is a great way to get started with this series. I definitely would read more from this author.
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Stripped is the first book that I have read by this author and overall, I really enjoyed it. The story was really interesting and I enjoyed getting to know that characters. The synopsis sounded exciting when I first read it and there were parts of the story that definitely lived up to my expectations. There was a good amount of suspense running through the story and some romance thrown in as well. I think Dee is one of those characters you either love or hate and it did take me some time to warm up to her I have to admit but by the end I was enjoying reading about her. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series and more from this author again in the future.
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 Matthews2021-08-12 13:52:312021-08-15 20:52:46Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Katie Matthews
Unbreakable (The Diamonds Book 1) by Tee Smith has romance and suspense. It can be the best of both worlds.
Erin made the decision to return to Rosewood Bay to care for her ailing mother because she was an only child raised by two loving parents. It’s made simpler by the fact that she’s leaving her loveless marriage. She hadn’t planned to fall in love, but life doesn’t often go as planned. The fact that he was tall, dark, gorgeous, secretive, and nothing like her ex just added to the allure. Perhaps a “bad lad” was just what she required in her life.
Curtis “Ripper” Bandura has spent his whole life attempting to escape his problems. He thinks she’s too good to be true when he meets the sultry red-haired nurse. He’s not the kind to marry and start a family. Everything eventually comes apart. For the time being, he’s content to lie in the sun. Trouble, unfortunately, has a habit of following him around, and it’s not long until it threatens to demolish all of his aspirations and goals. He knows he can only keep his history hidden from the woman he loves for so long before it destroys them both. Ripper’s dark history threatens to tear their worlds apart when their worlds intersect. Is it too late for them both to be saved by the truth?
I loved this story and the concept of it as well. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the first book that I have read from this author, I cant wait to read more of the series.
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I’ve read several of India Kells’ books and I love their romantic suspense, especially in this Dark Sparrow series. In this novel, Sam and Ellie are drawn to each other by a connection where sparks fly immediately, but they both have dark pasts that they have to overcome to be with each other. I felt like I wanted more depth, as this was quite a short read and the resolution seemed too easy. I also wanted to know more about the characters, rather than the plot. I would also mention trigger warnings for childhood sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. Overall, a quick romance read.
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Sam Sarkan’s past is darker than anyone knows. After treading in the deep end of life too long, Sam is ready to end it all. But fate has him rethinking his decision. Sam planned to make a quick call to his brother Lazarus but dials the wrong number. On the line is Ellie McLaren, a 9-1-1 operator, who sounds just like he feels.
Sam rents an apartment right next door to her. With targets on the backs of all the brothers, Sam finds himself in a gunfight after Ellie drops by the day after he moves in. Running for their lives, Sam and Ellie end up at Lazarus’ as new battle lines with their father are drawn. With his money running out and his public image ruined, Jamieson Finch becomes deadlier.
Finch’s next manipulation will put Sam back in the place that he least desires to be…side-by-side with his father. Can Ellie keep Sam from falling back into the darkness? Will her light and his strength be enough to save both of them?
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Liam Harker is a Chicago Police Detective. A short time ago, he was injured in a gang shootout. His leg hasn’t recovered yet from the injury so he’s on medical leave from the force. While he is out of work, Liam decides to start working on Jamieson Finch’s finances.
Gabrielle, a friend of the family, brings in Sister Catronia Walsh to help with the financial puzzle because she is a whiz with numbers. Catronia grew up an orphan in a convent and now has to decide if she wants to continue with her commitment to be a nun.
When Liam and Catronia meet, electricity sparks with each touch. But Catronia is thrown off by some of her research into Finch’s finances. Will the brothers and Catronia solve the money puzzle before it’s too late?
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Isabel Osborne is a blonde beauty that has faced some darks paths in her life. Now she is a successful consultant. Her company is sought after by companies and people who are looking to recreate an image.
Kai Jones was once a surfer and then a Delta Force operative. Now his life mission is to help his brothers bring down their menacing father, Jamieson Finch. Even with his military training, Kai is thrown off his carefree orbit when Izzy walks back into his life.
Finch hires Isabel’s firm to help him start a campaign for becoming the mayor of Chicago. Finch takes a quick liking to Isabel which has Kai on alert at all times. Can Kai and his brothers keep her safe when Finch’s dark secrets surface?
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Archer Blackwell is a ruthless businessman. As he prepares to sell some of his vast empire, Archer moves his headquarters to Chicago temporarily. To do so he must hire a translator.
Zoe Somersby has a gift for learning languages. She learned as a child that these “powers” can be used against you. When Gabriella, head of the Dark Sparrows group, reaches out to her to help a friend in need. Zoe agrees to be a translator for Archer Blackwell.
Archer’s father, Jamieson Finch, is a cold, hard, ruthless man. He had six sons by various women. He left them all to the single mothers and the cruelty of life that became theirs. He’s involved somehow with Archer’s business sale.
Zoe is attracted to Archer, but she doesn’t realize that he’s been attracted to her. When her life is threatened, Archer becomes a strong protector. Can they both overcome past hurts to find a full life together?
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This was a great 5 star read. Once I started I couldn’t put it down.
Sam was ready to make a choice. While making one last phone call to his brother, he ends up calling a wrong number and talks to a woman who sounds like she needs to be saved. Sam’s plans change and he is determined to find this woman. With his brother’s help he is able to find where she works and lives.
These two both have heartbreaking pasts. And unfortunately Sam’s dark past comes back to haunt them. Can Sam keep Ellie safe and have a HEA with her?
Overall this was a great read. I will warn that there are triggers in the story. The author does a great job with her writing, you feel like you’re right there with the characters. My emotions were all over the place. This book can be read as a stand alone but I suggest starting with the first one. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.
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This story………my heart……this is truly one heck of a book. This book really tore my heart strings and some. The story of Sam and Ellie is truly heartbreaking and so emotional. Sam gets to his breaking point and one fateful phone call changes everything. I do not want to give away more or spoil the book but it is truly an emotional roller coaster for sure. Beware of triggers. Overall a fantastic read that is one wild, emotional ride.
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The story or Aleksi and Deva is dark, haunting, and hot as hell. I felt like I held my breath the whole book and there were many moments I jumped up! The start of the book had me going from the get go! It was another tale I couldn’t rip my mind from. I am definatelt looking forward to more from India Kells! Great book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2021-08-11 20:44:522021-08-12 22:42:20Lost Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 1) by India Kells – Review by April McCoy
Sam Sarkhan is a man shrouded in darkness, his past and his present are dragging him down and all he wants is to end the constant tiredness and the void of despair he is being sucked into, but it is New Years Eve and he wants to leave his brother one last message before he takes the plunge, but instead he misdials and calls a unknown woman instead. Ellie is a woman who is at her breaking point, all her life she has tried to save others, but now she is about to lose herself, she is numb to life and all she can think about is ending it all as well, until a mysterious male caller pulls her back from the edge.
As Sam is talking to the woman on the other end of the phone, he can tell that she is a kindred spirit and is suffering as well, so when he asks for help finding her, he gets the information he needs and goes to look for her hoping that he is not too late, however, when a stroke of luck enables him to get closer to her while still being anonymous, he jumps at the chance. Meanwhile, Ellie is still in her state of not caring and the only thing she has to pull her through day to day life is taken away from her, until she feels that again, there is nothing left, but she receives another well timed phone call which again, leads her away from the edge, it is not until the next day when she hears a bang and swearing coming from the apartment next door that she goes round to check on them and this is where it is revealed that her mystery neighbour is the man from the phone.
As this information soaks in, she realises that she has inadvertently placed herself in danger going round at a very inopportune moment, however, Sam is all guilt that he has led trouble straight to Ellie’s doorstep and that he is determined to keep her safe at all costs, so when they escape their apartments and head to one of safety, Ellie is determined to find out why and after a tense conversation on a rooftop, an attraction appears which will not be denied, leading to a fiery burst of passion. However, when they return downstairs and safety is being discussed again, what she hears and the reaction Sam has all but pushes her out of the door, however, when she goes out, all she sees is a bright flash and hears ringing in her ears before everything goes black.
As Sam chases after Ellie once he realises what has happened, he is determined to rescue her and keep her safe, however, the kidnapper has other ideas and instead brokers a deal, Sam will stay with him and learn what he wants to teach him and bonding with him, while Ellie will stay as his entertainment. Will Sam and Ellie be able to escape the gilded cage they are trapped in, or will this deal with the devil end up bringing them down among their demons for the last time? This is a romantic suspense with a twist where past, present and future blur together as a race against time to save their sanity ensues, it is an emotional rollercoaster where you feel all the ups and downs along with them as the conclusion plays out.
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Dark Bastard, Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5 finally tells us more about Sam Sarkhan. Sam is ready for all this craziness in his life to end. A twist of fate in the form of a misdial, puts Ellie in his path. When he sticks around to make sure she is safe, his worst nightmare comes to life. This book tugged at my heart so much. I cannot wait for the next book to come out.
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Liam Harker is a cop with the Chicago PD and is on semi-leave thanks to an injury he sustained while on duty, he is loyal to a fault and is always trying to tread the straight and narrow, but sometimes he knows that he has to cross it, even if it sticks in his craw. Catriona Walsh is a novitiate in a convent of nuns, she is a stunning woman with a head for numbers which her talent for seeing patterns and finding their source is what has led her to leave her old life and find this one, but is she about to take on a job which is more than she is capable of?
As Liam goes to sit in his usual café and look over the case files of what he is currently working on, he is distracted by a woman at the counter, but when she is introduced to him as Sister Catriona Walsh, he is completely thrown for a loop. Catriona meanwhile, is trying to convince him that she is the person for the job of digging into the financials he is struggling with so that she can use her skills for good, she is the light to his darkness and that is something he cannot understand.
Things start of on a competitive front with Catriona not backing down over Liam trying to take control of keeping her safe while not keeping himself in the same manner, to the point that she is annoying him so much he eventually backs down, but not without resentment and a bit of pride in how she handles herself, she is not the angelic being first impressions conveyed. Things go from annoying to rocky as things start to happen to them which lead them to becoming suspicious that someone is following them, their suspicion turn out to be right when after a night of digging, Catriona finds something she was not expecting and cannot compute, so she goes to somewhere she thinks is a sanctuary only to find out that it is the complete opposite.
Will Catriona be able to find the strength to protect those around her while continuing her mission to untangle the web of financial strands to figure out how to cut the money off completely, or will the web ensnare her and those around her? This is another romantic suspense which will hook you in and drag you along as the ups and downs of this rollercoaster ride keep you hanging on until the end.
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True Bastard is the 4th book in the Dark Sparrow series. Our favorite Chicago cop, Liam Harker, is checking out the financials on dear old dad to find anything to finally bring him down. Novice nun Sister Catriona Walsh is a genius with numbers and has been enlisted to help Liam. Liam fights so hard to respect Catriona’s vows but she doesn’t make it easy on him. These books just keep getting better. I love the world created and the action that flies off the page.
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Dark Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells is the fifth book in the series. This story follows Sam and Ellie. Both of them are going through a really rough time in life but can they help each other see the light? This book is about the depths of the human soul and how some handle it. There are some sensitive sections of sexual abuse and suicide. I believe the author handles them well and uses them to develop the characters. I liked the characters and it was interesting to finally get to more of Sam in this book. I look forward to reading the next book in this series and 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 Schrader2021-08-11 19:44:422021-08-12 22:32:58Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Sheri Schrader
Isabel Osborne is a woman entrepreneur extraordinaire, she runs her own PR crisis management business and it is a tight ship, but she is always busy and that doesn’t leave much time for anything else and Kai Jones is a blast from the past she would rather not ever see again, not for a bad reason, but because of the past she escaped from after he knew her. Kai is a former Delta Force operative who has seen and done his fair share of bad things, but nothing affected him more than the one who got away, but when he comes face to face with her again, it is the last thing in the world that he wants.
As Isabel listens to the outline of what they want from her, mainly her knowledge and connections within the Chicago movers and shakers, to keep an eye one in particular, what they didn’t expect was for them to meet so quickly, as the man in question had already made an appointment to meet with her about working with him, this is an opportunity nobody can pass up, so they make the necessary arrangements and put them into place more quickly than she could have veer imagined.
When she comes face to face with the man in question, she realises that appearances can be quite deceiving, but she is determined to see it through to the end and so states that she will be in touch through her lawyers once they have looked through the contract and given their opinion. Meanwhile, Kai is trying to get to grips with his feelings for Isabel since she crashed back into his life, but he is struggling to keep a lid on them and cannot resist her, just like the time they spent together in the past, but they are both so different now that it may be an obstacle.
As Zoe is drawn into working more closely with the man they want to being down, attacks begin and other unsavoury things start to happen, so when Kai ends up being her appointed bodyguard, they struggle with the feelings it digs up as well as the questionable motives and moves her new partner is trying to pull on her makes everyone uneasy. Will they be able to dog out the information they need to being him down, or will their digging just lead them further into the rabbit hole? Can they all stay safe and protect each other as the stakes rise and the danger increases, or will they becomes the next victims of the plot? This is another romantic suspense which will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout as you read along the path they all travel to get to the conclusion of the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-08-11 19:44:122021-08-12 22:32:29Wild Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel: 3 by India Kells. – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Wild Bastard, the third novel in the Dark Sparrow series, is gripping! Kai Jones, the laid back one in the crazy Hawaiian shirts, gets a blast from the past when Isabel Osborne walks back into his life. Isabel is a force all her own with a past she would rather keep to herself. I simply loved this story. Kia and Isabel are like magnets, it only takes a flip to repel or attract. I am so happy I have another book to read in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2021-08-11 19:44:102021-08-12 22:34:13Wild Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Michelle Collier
Cold Bastard is the 2nd book in the Dark Sparrow series. India Kells has created a dark dangerous world of bastards. They are all so different yet all similar. Archer Blackwood doesn’t know about his father or brothers, but he’s about to. Zoe has a debt to repay, but Archer may be more than she bargained for. I love Zoe. It is not often the heroine is a curvy girl with fire inside.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2021-08-11 19:36:092021-08-12 22:31:32Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Michelle Collier
Zoe Somersby is an intelligent woman with a talent for languages and cracking codes, but she has a wicked sense of humour and a love for superheroes too and this is what makes her a dark sparrow, her past life of cracking codes, even when it was the last thing she wanted to do. Archer Blackwood is a British billionaire who is a cold and ruthless businessman who runs a tight ship and has no time for idiots or time wasters, so when Zoe is asked to go undercover into his business to watch over and protect him, she has no idea what she is getting herself into.
Zoe Somersby is starting another day working in Washington DC when a surprise meeting is called with a name from her past, instead of it being their usual weekly meeting, so when she sees the name, she is more than excited at the prospect of seeing her friend again. As she listens to the task she is being set and why, she is even more determined to see it through, apart from having to be stuck in an office again, which is the current bane of her existence, but with her skills and experience, she knows she will do a blinding job.
When Monday morning arrives and Zoe is about to have the interview for her new position, she warms to the woman completing it immediately, however, when Archer Blackwood himself enters the room, Zoe is speechless, but whatever she manages to say gets her the job and the day swiftly gets underway. As the days pass and Zoe is settling into her routine, she cannot deny that Archer is a temptation she is trying her best to resist, but between the work and the long hours in her office translating and drafting, she is exhausted, but every day, something seems to happen to her to annoy her boss even more, he has to deal with some of the consequences.
It is on the third day when the office is attacked and Zoe completely ignores Archers commands and goes out to protect the others working in the office, this is when the attraction between them nearly ignites, until they are interrupted, but later when Archer check in on her at home, things get a little heated and this makes things even more complicated than before, especially when Zoe becomes embroiled in a plot she can’t escape from. Will Zoe be able to protect all those around her while still keeping her sanity and stay alive, or will the players in this twisted game play it better? This a suspenseful romance with twists and turns throughout which lead you down a path you will not want to step off of until you have reached the final destination of the end of the book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-08-11 19:24:412021-08-12 22:28:55Cold Bastard: (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur,
This book had me hooked right from the start as does every book I have read by this author. I became so invested I read it in one sitting.This book can be read as a standalone but it is my suggestion that you read these books in order for a better backstory and understanding of Sam’s and his brothers history. This book does contain triggers for some people. Both Sam and Ellie are at the end of their rope, they can’t take anymore mentally or emotionally, they are ready to give up on life. A wrong number changes everything for these two. Sam recognizes the same darkness that’s pulling him under in Ellie’s voice and he feels a very strong need to save her. Ellie has been kidnapped by Sam’s psychopath father and Sam will do whatever it takes to save Ellie and Ellie feels the same way about saving Sam from his father especially after learning of the horrific things his father did to him. This story is full of action, drama, romance, family, healing and more. This is a must read, I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to read the next one in this series.
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 Hopper2021-08-11 19:08:072021-08-12 21:52:20Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Candida Hopper
Deva Landry is a woman with a dark past, she ran away from it and barely survived, but she had some help, in return for a favour which could be called upon any time and now the person who helped her has come calling, but it isn’t all as straight forward as it seems. Aleksei Voronov is a man covered in tattoos who is an MMA fighter with a dark past as well, but he is the one that Deva is sent to watch over, much to her annoyance.
Deva has found a place in a rehab centre for veterans as a physiotherapist and is finally feeling settled when out of the blue an old friend comes calling and asking to call in a favour, she wants her to use her skills as a physiotherapist and knowledge gained from her days as an MC Princess in Chicago to move back there to where it all started and try to observe and protect a man. As they discuss the mission and she meets the man in charge who explains the situation and as soon as she agrees to help, she is put up in an apartment in the north side of Chicago. Her neighbours are lovely, albeit an odd couple and very eccentric but whom endear themselves to Deva pretty quickly and a couple of days of settling in later, she heads over to the gym she will be working in as the new physiotherapist with a mission to keep the MMA fighters who train there fit and ready to fight. However, when she arrives there on her first day, she is surprised to see that the gym is filled with who normally wouldn’t be seen dead around each other, but when she eyeballs the one she is looking for, she is taken aback and that reaction is not normal for her in the slightest.
As Deva becomes part of the furniture at the Gym, she hasn’t officially run into Aleksei and she is worried that she won’t be able to fulfil her mission or her promise, that is until one night when he sneaks into the gym after hours asking for a treatment, but when things get heated between them while Deva is treating him, things get a little spicy, but once Deva cottons on to what is happening, she stops what she is doing and leaves, it is when she realises that it isn’t the kind of treatment he was after. The next day the gym owner is not himself and when she asks what is wrong, it turns out that Aleksei was injured in a fight and needs to get better for his next one in a few days and he asks Deva if she knows anyone who can help, thankfully she does and her mission truly starts when she ends up staying at his apartment to treat him.
This triggers more than a professional relationship when neither of them can deny the burning attraction between them and as they get to know each other more, things get complicated and Deva and Aleksei are thrown together on a mission to protect more than just each other. Will Deva be able to keep her past and present separate, or will it come back to haunt her again? This is a romantic suspense with more action than you can throw a stick at which will dig in its claws and keep you reading until the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-08-11 18:56:042021-08-12 21:51:27Lost Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
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