I couldn’t put the is book down. It was very easy to read. This book has everything g in it. Moira arrives in a mysterious small town trying to find her missing twin sister. There is just something off on the town. She can tell that no one is giving her the full truth. Can she find her sister before it is too late? Can’t wait for book two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amelia Stansellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmelia Stansell2024-08-07 07:00:092024-09-27 07:42:51Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Amelia Stansell
3.5 – 4 stars This sci-fi fantasy adventure novel is packed with action and immerses readers in a strange, futuristic world predominantly dominated by women, where men are slaves. It’s a world where one may find their soul mate or mates, and where survival means constant struggle. “The Rebirth: Part One: Aliens and Royalty” evokes memories of “Xena the Warrior Princess,” but set in space. The protagonist, Andrea, is a formidable and enigmatic warrior who exudes strength and authority. Through a doorway she has sought all her life, Andrea discovers her true destiny, as well as her soul mates. However, she must learn much more to adapt to this world, understand herself better, and uncover her origins.
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 Bishop2024-08-06 16:12:562024-09-27 08:30:24The Rebirth Part 1 (Planet Amazon Series) by Crystal Dawn – Review by Jenni Bishop
I really like the start to this series. Atlantis has always fascinated me. The whole concept of this story has been both fascinating and intriguing. To have a fountain of youth approach drew me in. Where do I find this door. I was drawn in right from the start. I thought the writing was good. The research done was quite good. The characters are fascinating. I can’t wait to read the next book.
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 Kittell2024-08-06 08:55:092024-09-01 06:49:22The Rebirth Part 1 (Planet Amazon Series) by Crystal Dawn – Review by Shelly Kittell
It was like falling through the rabbit hole. Nothing was the way that she’d expected it on the other side of the doorway. The advanced society that she’d hoped for no longer existed and a medieval society that fought with sword and staff was in its place. To make matters worse, she was stuck here with no way home.
Will two gorgeous men and a friendly queen help her find some meaning in her life?
When she’s not out hunting rogue vampires and werewolves, you can find Crystal Dawn out exploring the galaxy. She can do it all without ever leaving her computer. She kicks ass, takes names, and puts it all down for the enjoyment of her readers. At least that’s what I think she told me. Writing came as a natural outlet for her overly creative mind. She has always told stories and even written some but publishing books didn’t start until 2012 with The Rebirth, was the first of the Planet Amazon books. Crystal has also been lucky to have some wonderful beta readers who keep her on track and help inspire her. Secretly, she crushes on all her sexy heroes because all her stories end happily. That is one of the things that makes writing such a joy. Knowing that it makes her reader’s day a little brighter. Not that she doesn’t read sad books sometimes. While still in school, she read Where the Red Fern Grows and cried like a baby. It was a wonderful book and sometimes a bit of sadness has to be put in books because that’s part of life. While she reads all kinds of books at some time or another, PNR and SFR, which she writes is what she reads the most for pleasure. When she started writing, she decided on going Indie after the first two books because an author has more control. She believes Indie will compete well and continues to grow. The need to give pleasure to her readers keeps her going and she sees a long career ahead. Growing up mostly in the NW Arkansas area, it has given her a good place to set some stories and many of her characters come from there or nearby SW Missouri. The start of her stories is the easy part. Finishing them is a little harder when all the stories are in there trying to get out. She loves reading, chocolate, fine sweet wine, and traveling among a large list of pursuits. Her favorite people, after her family and close friends, are her readers who she says are some of the most wonderful people in this galaxy and the next.
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This story was packed full of so much! It was a rollercoaster for sure. There was action, mystery, drama, feuds, and so much more. I swear the best stories come from small towns. I believe this is the first story I have read by this author. I will definitely be reading more by her. I also cannot wait for the sequels to this series. There were plenty of twists, turns and shocking revelations to keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Brehanthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Brehant2024-08-05 21:36:292024-09-27 08:38:02Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Crystal Brehant
Another well done Sci fi romance to add to your library! Moira is concerned when her free spirited twin sister yet again falls off the radar while in the mountain town of Allenville but Moira has a gut feeling this time feels different so she heads there to find her. On her arrival this town looks like a normal small mountain town but something feels different and she can’t put her finger on it. She meets the police chief Seth who she also finds gorgeous but evasive and she knows he’s hiding something, but their chemistry is undeniable. She continues searching while Seth is keeping a secret and protecting two sides of very different species and trying to keep the peace. As secrets unfold and mutilated bodies show up what will Moira find and can her interest and easy friendship with Seth survive as she learns the truth. Will she find her sister or was she too late? And what on earth (or perhaps not of earth!) Is going on in this town. The multi pov of this story really gives it depth and I encourage any Sci fi lover to check this one out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2024-08-04 20:24:162024-09-27 07:32:28Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Melissa Saxton
I was not sure about this book but it sounded interesting so I decided to read it. I am so glad I did. I could not put it down!!! Moira goes to the town of Allenville to look for her twin sister, Claire, who has disappeared. The town seems like any ordinary town until Moira stumbles on some information at the local library. Could the town really be the home to aliens? This is such a good mystery book that had me loving the characters and the plot.
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Along with a great story, Frelick delivers well-developed characters. It’s easy to get lost in Moira’s search for her sister and curiosity as she learns more about the community in which she seemingly vanished. It is equally easy to feel Seth’s internal conflict as he decides how to handle the situation keeping Moira from seeing more than she should. Sci-Fi usually isn’t my cup of tea, but the characters and fast paced plot kept me interested and ready to read the entire series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Pesekhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Pesek2024-08-02 16:43:292024-09-26 13:22:23Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Megan Pesek
Lost Hollow by Donna S. Frelick is my first read by this author, and I was thoroughly entertained. I’m not usually into sci-fi books, but Donna did a great job of writing an intriguing book. This story was filled with twists and turns, and quite honest a little bit of conspiracy was added in… which was a plus! We are introduced to Moira, who is on a chase to find her sister, the last time Moira heard from her was from Alienville but Moira has a feeling that not all is well. Moira has been working hard and is beginning to wonder if she is putting herself in danger by searching for her sister. Everywhere that Moira turns and thinks she is on the right path to finding her sister, her efforts turn into nothing but a blank lead. Moria is introduced to Seth, the Chief of police along her path in the search for her sister Claire, but quickly finds that Seth may not be on the same mission that she is. Seth is trying his best to distract Moira to keep her safe, but he quickly finds that he has feelings growing for this woman, now he has some difficult choices to make. Moira finds herself with some unfamiliar territory with her growing feelings towards Seth and feels like her efforts to finding her sister are going nowhere. What else will happen for Moira on her journey to finding her sister Claire, will she be successful in her search, will her and Seth grow into something more? The only way to find out is to pick up a copy and read for yourself! Donna, good job on writing such an entertaining book, I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the Alienville Series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mary E Espinozahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMary E Espinoza2024-08-02 09:22:202024-09-26 13:20:51Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Mary Espinoza
Wow! What a wonderfully unique and well written story! I had no idea what I was getting into with this one, but I’m so glad I picked this one up!
The author crafts a story full of action and suspense m, as well as a little romance that keeps you turning the pages—it really has everything. The content is so unique and the characters are likable and the story is told from multiple points of view, which I loved. On her way to visit her sister, Claire ends up in a strange small town, Allenville and isn’t heard from again—her sister Moira goes to find her and things aren’t as they seem. Will the secrets of the town be discovered? What happened to Claire?
This was my first by the author and I’m so pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed this story. Run to pick this one up! I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Condrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Condra2024-07-31 20:57:462024-09-26 12:53:20Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Jess Engel
Moira is on a chase to find her sister, the last time she heard from her was from Allenville but not is all it seems. Searching out the Police Chief Moira starts wondering is she in danger pursuing her missing sister but she has to get to the bottom of it even if every turn ends up a blank.
Seth is the Police Chief in charge of keeping the peace between the two elements which live within the town but when Moira comes into his life looking for her sister Claire knowing exactly what might have happen, he tries to help and guide off Moira so nothing happens to her like almost all the others but with his growing feeling for this woman he has a tough decision to make.
I am not normally a science fiction reader and this is my first read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. This story is full of twists and turns with hints of conspiracies with mystery with danger intertwined.
The characters of Moira and Seth work well together as a duo and there interactions are brilliant within the story and there chemistry is off the charts and with the secrets and lies which are uncovered will there friendship survive.
This is a well developed story with a dark undertone and layers upon layers that as you get deeper into the story you start peeling back and more then appear which has you not being able to put the book down.
I will definitely look at reading other books by this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2024-07-30 07:09:482024-09-26 12:50:35Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Angela Shirley
This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up by her. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details that made her story pop. This is a well written story that is a romance suspense story. Maria is in search of her sister and Seth agrees to help. What happens next is something you don’t want to miss. They are great characters that have a strong connection. They have great growth throughout the story which makes it easy to read and entertaining as well. Their story is fast paced, engaging, and hard to put down. This is one story you don’t want to miss. I really enjoyed reading this story and I highly recommend it.
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What a great Sci-Fi series this will be! This book has the small town charm that makes you fall in love with it. Bring on the characters, the mystery, murder and drama and bam you have yourself a book that you won’t be able to put down.
Claire gets off track with a detour and ends up in small town Allenville. After sending a message to her twin Moria she comes up missing. Moria finds herself in town a few days later on the search for her sister and some answers. She doesn’t expect to discover what she will unravel after falling for a town member.
Little does she know there’s more to the town than meets the eye and it’s not just bears lurking in the woods watching. She quickly discovers the truth to this hidden town. But will she believe it? Will she stay? Will she find her sister? Grab this book and these questions are all answered with a quick read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Devon N Pulliamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDevon N Pulliam2024-07-27 22:16:272024-09-26 13:15:26Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Devon Pulliam
Lost Hollow: A Small-Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) By Donna S. Frelick
Well, here’s to what is going to be a great series. Lost Hollow is the first great instalment in the Alienville series by Donna S. Frelick. Ok I have to admit it did take me a couple of chapters to get fully into this book, but once I did it is safe to say that I could not wait to turn the page to see what was going to happen next. This book has everything you could want in one book, suspense, drama, twists, and turns and just because the author could there is romance thrown in to the mix. The characters in this book are quite relatable and I am fairly sure you will enjoy reading about them. Claire is on the way to visit her sister Moira, who also happens to be her best friend and twin sister. On the way to visit Moira Claire has to take a detour which takes her to Allenville. The last message Moira received from Claire was to say she would be staying in Allenville for the night and when they continue her journey. How ever it has now been three days since Moira has heard anything from Claire, so Moira leaves her home in West Virginia and travels to Allenville. Moira books into the Traveller’s Rest Inn. While at the Inn Moira asks where she could get some help in finding her sister and is directed to the local police station where she meets the police Chief Seth Call. While Seth has a feeling, he knows what has happened to Claire and with his attraction to Moira he knows he also has to protect his town by keeping the towns secrets. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. This is another 5-star read for me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sue Kemphttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSue Kemp2024-07-22 20:46:242024-09-26 13:30:30Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Sue Kemp
Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick. This is the first book in this series and I can’t wait for the 2nd book. This book kept me busy flipping pages until the very last page! I loved it! Its the story of Moria whose twin sister Claire has gone missing on her way to visit. She has vanished without a trace. Moria is left empty handed at every turn and everyone in town is helping her. The cute Chief of police is also helping, Seth Call is the chief and he has a pretty good idea of what happened to her sister. Its the same weird things that happen in this town but its very hard to explain to someone not from there. The chemistry between Moria & Seth is sizzling and throw in a little Sci Fi and you have got a Romantic Suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Do yourself a favor and read this amazing book and get hooked just like I did!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2024-07-19 20:20:252024-09-24 19:07:33Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Tausha Treadway
This is a new-to-me author and this is a new series. I read some reviews on other books by this author and decided to give it a chance.
What a great start to this series! There is pretty of action and drama to keep you engaged throughout. The writing style is easy to follow too! I look forward to more books by this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2024-07-19 13:52:342024-09-26 12:29:28Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Julie Johnson
Donna has become one of my go to authors since I discovered her way back when. I wasn’t to much of a sci fi fan until I started reading her work. Now I get so excited when I see a new book. One click and it is in my hot little hands. Lost Hollow is a compelling small town Sci Fi suspense romance tale and could be my favourite book of Donna’s so far. This complex vividly rich story has been cleverly woven together. There are many moving parts and multiple layers. I am not going to tell you anything more because it is so good you need to head in and peel back these layers to reveal the prize underneath. This gripping tale is full of danger, violence, suspense, intrigue, conspiracies, mystery, beings from other worlds, war and rivalries. Engrossing doesn’t even begin to tell how good this story is. This amazing series is really Sci Fi at its best. I need more now and can’t wait for the next book in this new series. Moira is determined to find her missing twin sister and finds herself in Allenville but it is not just a normal little town. Nothing is as it seems. No, it holds secrets that others don’t see. Will she find her sister, or will she become another mystery to be solved in this town?
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 Bishop2024-07-17 19:08:202024-09-26 12:26:05Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Jenni Bishop
Be prepared to stay on the edge of your seat the whole time you are reading this book. This book has suspense, romance, and action all rolled into such a well told authentic story. You immediately fall in love with the main characters. I can’t wait to read the next book by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Goodmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Goodman2024-07-15 19:51:482024-09-26 13:42:40Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Heather Goodman
I normally am not into SciFi stories but I picked it up because it’s from Naomi Valkyrie! I will read everything she has written or will write! Her style makes it so easy to be sucked in from page one and get so attached to the characters, no matter how short or long the book is. This book was no different. Leilphun has escaped authorities on his planet and come to Earth. He is found unconscious by Kasper, a mafia boss trying to take over two major families. Can he use Leilphun to help accomplish his goals, or will a budding romance hinder those goals? I would recommend you reading this short story even if you’re not typically into SciFi or crime boss stories.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2024-07-15 18:53:322024-09-26 12:19:18The Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jamie Truex
Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance, written by Donna S. Frelick, is the first book to the Alienville series. Moira’s twin sister Claire, who is on her way to visit, goes missing without a trace. Moira sets out to find her sister, whose last known location was Allenville. Moira is hit with dead-end after dead-end, trying to piece together where her sister may have gone. The Allenville citizens, including the hunky chief of police Moira has enlisted for help, Seth Call, have a fairly good idea of what has happened to Claire, but it would be very difficult to explain or get her to begin to understand the hidden truths of Allenville and its ways.
I cannot stress enough that I absolutely loved this book! The characters, the plot, the descriptions-everything melded together perfectly! The author did exceptionally well to keep the story moving at just the right pace to hold my interest from beginning to end without being too detailed or not detailed enough. I would love the opportunity to read the next book, to see how the story continues for these characters!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie2024-07-15 17:35:442024-09-26 12:18:39Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Katie Turner
Short and sweet. It’s one of my favorite things about Naomi’s stories. They are full of detail but very short reads. I know I say it in every review but it’s the truth. This story was pretty cool. It was a M/M romance, it was a clean story unlike many others I have read of hers but I like that it was clean. Sometimes you want the storyline without the graphic detail. I would definitely read a continuation if there is one.
“Yes, I suppose planning our future together is not the priority at a time like this.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rose McCaskeyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRose McCaskey2024-07-15 05:44:362024-09-26 12:16:02The Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rose McCaskey
An enjoyable sci-fi romance which had me hooked throughout. When Dr. Moira McCann’s twin sister Claire doesn’t turn up for a visit, she gets concerned. Claire’s last text came from Allenville, a small town in the North Carolina mountains, so Moira travels there to find her. Arriving in the remote county of Allenville, Moira seeks help from its Police Chief, Seth Call. He knows that being early summer its mating season in the mountains for certain vicious species, meaning that anyone who wanders off the known paths becomes prey. However, despite Seth’s instant attraction to Moira, he must keep the secrets of his town, his people and their history. Although Seth keeps the truth about Claire’s true fate from her sister, Moira starts to think there is more to the little town than the sexy, but secretive Police Chief is saying. Moira is determined to discover her sister’s fate, even if the truth is unearthly. I found the characters to be likeable and relatable and the chemistry between Moira and Seth came across. The setting came alive through the descriptive narrative making me feel immersed in the storyline. The plot twists, element of suspense and of course the romance all kept me gripped until the last page.
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 Gordon2024-07-14 11:48:352024-09-26 12:15:13Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Lost Hollow is the first book in the Alienville Series by Donna S. Frelick. I was so happy when I saw that Ms. Frelick had a new book coming out, and that it was the first book in a brand-new series. Woot!!! I have loved all her other books, so I really couldn’t wait to see what this new book had in store for us. This is an action-packed, sci-fi romantic suspense with plenty of intrigue, danger, adventure, mystery, secrets, drama, fate, politics, feuds/rivalry, race wars, discovery, a quest for the truth, small town setting, intensity, gripping developments, depth, rich detailing, vivid descriptions, wonderful world-building, multi-layers, community/clan/species dynamics, twists, violence, dynamic characters, agendas, tension, and emotion. Moira McCann arrives in the small sleepy-hollow town of Allenville, way up in the Smokey Mountains, on a quest to find her missing twin sister. Even though her sister is quite quirky, free-spirited, and can be a bit ditzy at times, there is something more to her ‘falling-off-the-radar’ this time. So, Moira arrives, determined to track her down. Right away, Moira feels the mysteriousness of the town and its inhabitants- there is something more going on and she won’t be put off or set aside. The local sheriff may be easy on the eye, but she feels he’s not telling her the whole truth. What is he hiding? When mutilated bodies start turning up, and secrets begin to be revealed, Moira finds herself more out of her depths than she ever anticipated. Mind-boggling truths. Wild Beasts. Killing sprees. Mating Season. Agendas. And cover-ups. Moira’s world will never be the same. Will she uncover the truth? What happened to her sister? Can they save her before it’s too late? With danger stalking, chemistry sizzling, and targets on their backs- things are about to get quite intense. Reading this book was like getting several stories in one. We also get several perspectives, which gives us a bigger understanding of what is happening- and a much bigger picture to appreciate. Following not just Moira on her search for her sister, and the adventure that ensues- but we also get her twins perspective of the events- as well as the whole ‘alien’ aspect of the story, which was really fascinating, well thought-out, and well-written. It gave me a bit of a sci-fi ‘Deliverance’ vibe, which I loved. I can wait for book two, to discover what happens with to Claire, and see where we go from here. Another engrossing story from this very talented storyteller! Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2024-07-13 00:43:432024-09-24 19:31:35Lost Hollow: A Small-Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book #1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Angela Hayes
Wonderfully written sci- fi romance. I was hooked right from the first page. Easy to read and fast paced. Full of mystery, drama, suspense and more. The characters were so interesting and relatable, I definitely can’t wait for more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Toni Sellershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngToni Sellers2024-07-12 21:35:372024-09-26 13:48:53Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Toni Sellers
Oh my goodness, I loved this book. First off, I enjoy this author’s writing. Her style is engaging and easy to find yourself engaged with. Once I started reading it, I was hooked. It’s pretty fast-paced, exciting, and full of drama. I love romantic suspense. toss in a little scifi and that just gives it a new level of thrill. I found the characters to be quite interesting and full of unique personality. The story premise was excellent. I found the book quite enjoyable.
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This was a very quick read. I always enjoy books by this author. Her stories are always very unique but not too much where you’re just confused by the randomness. It doesn’t matter if it is a short book or a longer one, you are always brought into the world you are reading about. Her talent for describing people and the world and her writing style makes it so easy to just get lost in the book each and every time. This is another story where I was lost in the story and finished the book in one sitting. Her books often leave me exhausted the next night because I stayed up too late reading them. I just had to know more. I love the relationship building between the two main characters. It definitely left me wanting more.
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From the moment I read the description of this book I was intrigued enough to know I would have to find out what was going on, and what happened to Claire! I thought the book was a brilliant story. It was exciting, fast paced and I loved the sci-fi edge angle. I was pulled into the story with ease and I connected with it straight away. I really enjoyed reading about the characters too. There was so much going on that I wanted to know about and I thought the characters navigated everything really well. Their connection was believable too, which made it even more enjoyable to read. As this first book in a new series, this has made me excited to read the rest.
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 Baker2024-07-11 13:32:072024-09-24 19:50:15Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Kerry Baker
A man—and a town—determined to keep their secrets.
A woman determined to find her sister. A man—and a town—determined to keep their secrets. Dr. Moira McCann worries when her mercurial twin Claire fails to show up for a rare sisterly visit. Claire’s last text was from a small town in the North Carolina mountains—Allenville. And now Claire won’t respond to any texts or calls; her phone is dead. Which means Moira—the responsible sister—has to go looking for her. Allenville Police Chief Seth Call juggles the usual town disputes and the everyday trouble outsiders get into in his remote county. But early summer brings a special kind of chaos: it’s mating season in these mountains for a certain vicious species, and anyone is prey if they wander too far off the known paths. When Moira seeks his help finding her sister, Seth can’t hint at any of the real dangers she faces. Despite his instant attraction to this woman, Seth has his secrets to keep—about his town, about his people and their history, about what Claire’s true fate may have been. But Moira already believes there’s more to the cute little town of Allenville—and its sexy Police Chief—than it seems. And she won’t stop until she’s discovered the unearthly truth.
Donna S. Frelick has been a journalist, a Peace Corps Volunteer and an author of STAR TREK fan fiction. She was an RWA® Golden Heart® Double Finalist in 2012 for the first two novels in her contemporary SFR Interstellar Rescue series, and an SFR Galaxy Award winner in 2016 and 2018 for the third and fourth books in the series. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina with her husband, two dogs and two cats. When she’s not writing, she teaches taiji and qigong, and reviews films and television for her weekly podcast.
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The Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie. This is a great sci fi, m/m romance. I love this author and try to read everything they write so I wasn’t surprised I enjoyed it. Its the story of Kasper Kingston who is on a mission to shut down the two main crime families and take over for them. Leliphun is an alien who has been kicked out of his kingdom and the leaders there want to put him in the fighting ring he has no intention of fighting so he leaves and vows to never return. Jumping thru a portal he ends up on Earth. Kasper finds Leliphun passed out in the woods and takes him home but ties him up because he doesn’t know who or what he is. When he awakens he is questioned by Kasper but Kasper doesn’t believe any of his answers. Kasper is attracted to Leliphun and has to decide if he can trust him enough to help him or will he end up being the death of Kasper. Leliphun has to decide if he really wants to stay on this planet or does he want to try to go home? Read this fast paced romance to find out!
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With my plan to weaken the two major crime families set in motion, I retreat to a remote cabin to wait out the destruction and plan my takeover. None of my plans included a man claiming to be from another planet.
Believing he’s been sent to kill me, his ridiculous claim a distraction meant to throw me off, I hold him prisoner. But then he goes and saves my life. Maybe there’s something to this alien thing after all. One thing is certain, my pathway to power just got a whole lot easier with him on my side.
All I have to do now is stay focused on the mission and not get distracted by the allure of my otherworldly hero.
LEILPHUN
After fleeing the authorities on my home planet to avoid the punishment of the fighting arena, I awake on Earth only to find I’ve exchanged one prison for another. The difference is, I can tell the wary human holding me captive won’t harm me. He might be reluctant to believe I’m not human, but deep-down he knows I’m not a threat.
Despite his suspicion, he treats me well and even initiates the betrothal ritual. Which is why when people show up in the middle of the night intending to kill him, I call upon my warrior spirit to defend him; the very warrior spirit I’d sworn never to use, because I fear losing myself to my primal nature.
Now, Kasper has made me a part of his mission to rise to the top; but how can I be certain it’s me he truly wants? What if I’m just a pawn in his struggle for power – only good for my talents, but not worthy of his love?
Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.
The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.
When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her Starbucks tea and immerses herself in imagination.
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