I always love a good shifter book and I fell in love with this one. I don’t read them often (why, I don’t know) but this scratched that itch.
I loved how this book suck you in from the beginning and didn’t let up. It was romantic but also gave you the thrills and chills of excitement and danger. I completely fell for the world that Laura Hawks built that mixed in history as well. I loved all the character and the fact that they weren’t one dimensional. I love pealing back those layer!
The writing and storyline were flawless and kept me on edge the whole time! I’m dying to get my hands on more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Susan Mowdyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSusan Mowdy2018-09-05 08:22:152018-10-01 20:50:43Shifter’s Pride by Laura Hawks – Review by Susan Mowdy
Hopelessly Devoted, Bayou Devils MC, Book One by A.M. Myers. This book was right up my alley. I am definitely a MC fan. I have read other books by this author and loved them and I knew that this book would be great. I absolutely fell in love with Storm aka Logan…. he was dark and edgy but when he loved he was extremely fierce. Ali has been burned in the past so it takes a while for her to open up her head and heart to Logan. When things start happening around and to Alison, Logan thinks he brought his past back to the future. Will Logan be able to protect her or is he going to lose his heart again?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Bersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Berson2018-09-05 05:49:302018-10-05 06:02:32Hopelessly Devoted (Devils Bayou MC Book 1) by A.M. Myers – Review by Lucy Berson
Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1) by Carrie Pulkinen 4 out of 5 stars
Werewolves only is the first book in the Crescent City Wolf pack and the first book by this author that I have read by this author. The characters are great with lit quirks that make them seem real. The plot was great and the description this author gave you a great that I was able to see the scenes in my head. Detective Macey Carpenter has been on the trail of a vicious attacker for weeks, with nothing more than a vague description of a red-eyed man to go on. She has no clue she’s hunting demons, and if the evidence doesn’t stop disappearing, she’ll never solve the case. Before Luke Mason can become alpha of the Crescent City Wolf Pack, he has to end the French Quarter’s demon infestation and keep the police from discovering the truth. But when he falls head over tail for the feisty detective investigating the crimes, supernatural secrets aren’t the only things at stake. But the Wolf pack has rules/laws will Luke break them For Macey because he has to mate with another werewolf or he’ll sacrifice his position as alpha. But as heat builds between the pair, he discovers Macey has a few secrets of her own. She may hold the key to ridding New Orleans of its demons, but his feelings for her could tear the pack apart. This was a great read and I’m getting ready Beneath the blue moon book two in this series…. By Tracy
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Mandersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Manderson2018-09-05 00:11:192018-10-06 15:37:33Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Tracy Manderson
Let me start this review by saying that I JUST found out it is book 2 in The Sand Dollar Series. Book 3 doesn’t come out until 2019 and it’s the first that has been added to my “next year release TBR”. I honestly did not know this story started somewhere else. It actually changes my perspective on a few things.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and WISH I HAD A NICKEL is extremely detailed. At times it felt a bit like a tour of the town, other times a recap of recent weather disasters and still other times like a vacation diary from someone’s road trip. I was able to visually 97% of the descriptions in my mind’s eye.
The characters are interesting. There are layers to them and it’s not always obvious what they are thinking. This is an interesting story because it’s told from the male’s point of view. This is a story about first love and best friends and oh so much more. I was surprised by the end. I thought a book of this length would stand on it’s own. I didn’t realize (as I mentioned before) that this is actually part of a series. I read it “blind” so wasn’t sure what to expect.
I think this could be classified as a “Christian Contemporary Fiction” and I appreciated that tone in which the story is told. It’s not too heavy handed, but you know where the characters lean. It’s never judgmental of the reader and their knowledge of religion. It’s also a romance with no bedroom scenes which is a pleasant break from what I’ve recently been reading.
This is a book I would recommend to my elderly mother’s book club and my neighborhood book club alike.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maura Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaura Harper2018-09-04 21:46:502018-10-03 04:41:24Wish I Had A Nickel (The Sand Dollar Series Book 2) by J D Boudreaux – Review by Maura Harper
The House that Adelia Built by Mya O’Malley 4 Stars
This is not the first book that I have read from Ms. O’Malley but I have to say it is one of the better ones. The story takes place on an island mainly in a lighthouse. The book flips between the 1800’s, with Adelia and Augustus to present day with Hope and Clooney.
Adelia tells her story of love and betrayal from her husband Augustus. They moved to the island as newlyweds excited to start their new lives together. The isolation of the lighthouse on the island brought Augustus to the brink of insanity. What should have been a beautiful time for Adelia turned into a stressful life full of lies.
Hope is the young woman who lives in the lighthouse now and has a serious case of agoraphobia. She has nightmares connected to the lighthouse. With the help of her friends Tracy and Clooney, she tries to unravel the mystery plaguing her.
Like in all of her books, the author throws in a cool twist to the story. It took me a lot longer than usual to figure it out. I tip my hat to her, she did a good job writing this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2018-09-04 21:20:382018-10-01 20:57:57The House that Adelia Built by Mya O’Malley – review by Anna Hirsch
This is the first book by this author in this series and I enjoyed it. It is a fast paced, engaging story that pulled me in from the first page. The thing that stuck out to me the most with this book is the chemistry between Nikolai and Justine, it was an instant attraction for them. These characters are lovable and relateable. They made me feel as if I was right there with them. There is a little bit of everything in this book from steam to action. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2018-09-04 19:44:452018-10-27 19:47:03Nikolai: A Mafia Prince Romance by Shandi Boyes – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Branches of Healing: Tales of Unsung Heroes is a collection of stories by eight talented authors. This romantic anthology is full of emotionally charged, raw and well written stories; these stories are truly one of the best set of roller coaster fueled stories that I have had the pleasure of reading. A couple of my favorite are: The Last Letter Home and Finding Us. Mixing these with the military undertones, I found the stories full of depth, creativity, growth, and romance in the most unexpected of places. Adding in the thought behind these stories and the benefit their purchase will have for others is truly wonderful. This anthology is worthwhile for any romance lover!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2018-09-04 19:16:262018-11-08 19:19:19Branches of Healing: Tales of Unsung Heroes by Various Authors – Review by Heather Bahm
The House that Adelia Built, by Mya O’Malley, was a reading pleasure. This story has elements of the past/present intertwined together. The layout of this story was solidly written with the right mix of descriptive detail. Add in the bit of ghostly features, the author has created an in depth story that will capture your imagination and thoughts as you proceed in both the present and what has already passed. The lighthouse that is the center of this story is definitely the main drawing point of this story. What is truly going on? Why are these events occurring? What is laying ahead for each of these characters? The pace and style of writing, by Mya O’Malley, was on point and provided a thorough and well written story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2018-09-04 18:49:132018-10-25 18:50:26The House that Adelia Built by Mya O’Malley – Review by Heather Bahm
Werewolves Only, the first book of the Crescent City Wolf Pack, by Carrie Pulkinen is a paranormal romance. This story immediately takes you into the suspense the author has added and builds upon it throughout the book. Luke and Macey are characters that are drawn towards one another despite their stances to handle differently. The dynamic the author has created between these two and even how it impacts other characters was steadily handled within the story. I felt the pace was consistent, not rushed or too slow, but just the right speed to keep me engaged from start to end. This was a good start to kick off the series while introducing some interesting secondary characters I hope to read in subsequent stories.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2018-09-04 18:47:402018-10-25 18:48:51Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Heather Bahm
Sigh. This is a sweet story set in the early 1800’s. There’s no texting or phones calls. Information was passed by word of mouth. The major way of transportation was by sea or horseback. Simple injuries and sickness could easily turn to death. Reputations were easily ruined and virtues could just as easily be preserved. There were pirates and unscrupulous people everywhere. These people add to the mystery and adventure of this story.
I enjoyed this story. The main characters, Thorn and Ivy, seemed in tuned with each other. Even in their love confused state. Thorn and Ivy are perfect for each other even if there are a few years between them. Thorn and Ivy are characters that learn not everyone is honest and true. This story was easy to read and with minor characters like Sammy, this story is complete.
This is my first book by Barnes but will not be my last as I am looking forward to Maxwell’s and Charles’ I stories. I hope to read that Thorn and Ivy have more adventures together as well. Barnes makes “being rescued” something we all should want!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannon Fowlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannon Fowler2018-09-04 15:58:262018-10-02 14:49:17Rescued by the Captain by Laura A Barnes – Review by Shannon Fowler
Won’t Let You Down, by Bree Kraemer, is the eighth book in the Cedarville Novel series. This contemporary romance is the story of Joy and Flynn, how their lives overlap and how they each feel about the other. This series is well written and this latest novel is no exception. I really like how the author carries over the characters from previous stories into the others, it creates a full world that is all connected in these unique ways. The dual POV within this story was perfectly written and I loved knowing and learning what each of the main characters were thinking as they interacted with others and each other. This story was full of laughs and the banter was beyond perfect. Joy is certainly one of my favorite heroine characters in regards to her quick comebacks and feedback.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2018-09-04 14:50:392018-10-03 14:53:47Won’t Let You Down (A Cedarville Novel Book 8) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Heather Bahm
The Dahlia Trilogy by Vivian Winslow is the enticing story that introduces us to Dahlia Baron, Lily’s twin sister (The Lily Trilogy Books #1-3) as we set off on a captivating journey full of drama, love, heartache, betrayal, complicated family dynamics, sizzle, secrets, choices, determination, and righting wrongs. This box set contains the entire Dahlia Trilogy, which are also books/s #4, #5, and #6 in the Gilded Flower Series.
The trilogy consists of:
-Blue Dahlia (Book #4 of the Gilded Flower Trilogies Series)
-Black Dahlia (Book #5 of the Gilded Flower Trilogies Series)
-Red Dahlia (Book #6 of the Gilded Flower Trilogies Series)
As always, with Ms. Winslow’s work, I really loved this trilogy, even more than the first, which I didn’t’ think would be possible. But each book seems to outdo the last and the whole series is fitting together beautifully. I was so immersed int the story that I read the entire series in one sitting (it’s not a particularly long set of books). The story is really well-developed, beautifully written, and emotional- and the character/s are created wonderfully well, complete with their own personalities, quirks and flaws.
I have already embarked on the next trilogy, Violet’s story- and it’s set to be the best of the entire bunch!
Fantastic!
Thank you, Ms. Winslow!
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 Hayes2018-09-04 12:17:582018-09-28 12:19:08The Dahlia Trilogy by Vivian Winslow – Review by Angela Hayes
Wish I Had A Nickel is the second book in The Sand Dollar Series by J.D. Boudreaux. I recommend reading book one before starting on this one, because it will give you a better perspective of this story and the ‘feel’ for the series as a whole. There are also other relevant details contained in book one because there is a bigger picture being ‘painted’- so having all the information is important. I enjoyed this book more than the first and it was apparent that the author was more ‘comfortable/confident’ writing this book. I do like the characters, they are interesting and likeable. There is a little more to them than first meets the eye. The story spans many topics from friendship, love, family, expectations, second chances, fate, and more. The story is set to continue in book #3, The Broken Sand Dollar, which releases in February 2019.
I look forward to seeing where the story goes from here.
Thank You, J.D Boudreaux!
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 Hayes2018-09-04 12:16:212018-09-28 12:17:35Wish I Had A Nickel (Sand Dollar Series Book #2) by J.D. Boudreaux – Review by Angela Hayes
The Dahlia Trilogy (The Gilded Flower Trilogies Books 4-6) by Vivian Winslow is a compilation of 3 books and is a spin off from the Gilded Flower Series. I recommend reading the first three books (although not necessary) in the first series, so you know who is who and get a better understanding of the characters.
In book one, Blue Dahlia, we see Dahlia trying to move on in life but to do so she must confront her past. However, confronting her past means facing things long buried but definitely not gone.
In book two, Black Dahlia, I was thrown for a loop, Ms. Vivian had other ideas about what was going to happen to where I thought they were going, boy did she do a good job. Now I was glad that this was a trilogy and the next book, Red Dahlia, was just there waiting for me to get in to and find out more.
Book three, Red Dahlia, well what a ride and what a finale. My emotions are all over the place from the beginning of this trilogy I cried and yelled, laughed and loved, hoped and found myself frustrated and sighing at times. Vivian is very good at throwing in a twist here and a turn there that you may not want to see but is necessary to the story. Her accomplished writing skills and plots are flawless and keep you intrigued and engrossed. On to the Violet series.
Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen is a shifter, supernatural, paranormal thriller, with some steamy romance. I enjoyed the story line of where werewolves versus demons filled with mystery and drama, action and tension. With multiple victims telling the same story, just who and what are they chasing? Will they be able to work together to track and kill the evil that is haunting their city and keep those they love safe? It is an intriguing and engaging story that keeps you on your toes with the many twists.
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 Bishop2018-09-04 07:55:512019-01-10 07:57:04Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Jenni Bishop
Stepping It Up is the second book in the Liberty Lawrence series by Bea Stevens. It is a very witty, funny and very entertaining story and I really enjoyed it. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the thoughts and actions of our main character, Libby. She is a breath of fresh air, her inner musings, just gold and the situations she found herself in, cracked me up. Bea did a great job of putting this story together and providing entertaining from the start to the end. Libby and the other characters were fresh and engaging. If you want a little something to tickle your fancy then grab this book. I look forward to reading more from Bea.
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 Bishop2018-09-04 07:51:252019-01-10 07:53:02Stepping It Up (The Liberty Lawrence Series #2) by Bea Stevens – Review by Jenni Bishop
A great read about danger. the French Quarter has been struck by a series of mysterious rapes and attacks. Hot on the trail is Detective Macey Carpenter, who uses special abilities to solve crimes. When she meets werewolf Luke Mason at a bar, she thinks it is just a date. But events beyond their control unite them as the attacks continue. Will they be able to stop the attacker before it’s too late? A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Macey standing up for herself but avoiding a broken heart or Luke jovial personality but kind nature underneath. I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like the storm and trees or the garden or swamp full of natural imagery to make the world around them seem spectacular. Or the use of scents and sounds as if you were actually there which was beautifully written. I loved the use of fantasy with the werewolves as a big family with their own rules and laws existing the real world. The use of different powers and variety of mystical creatures from fantasy was spellbinding each time and a lovely addition to the novel. The mix with realism of crime scenes and morgues was beautifully done and made for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Oakeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah Oakes2018-09-04 07:40:482018-10-16 07:42:48Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sarah Oakes
Badge Bunny is the latest instalment in the ‘Romance in Rehoboth’ series by K.L Montgomery. It is such a great Rom Com/Enemies to Lovers story- and has taken top billing as my favourite of Ms. Montgomery’s books, so far. It could definitely be read as a standalone, even though it is the fourth book in the collection, as the series is made up of standalone stories- each book centres on its own particular couple, but the common factor is that the stories are all are set against the backdrop of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. But, I really do recommend reading all the other books too- because they are wonderful stories in their own rights. Brynne Miller is a busy ER Doctor, who has a penchant for a man in uniform, dating so many that she’s earned the nickname of “Badge Bunny’ (which she hates). But, Brynne has decided that they’re all the same, full of themselves- and has sworn off them all. Chris Everson is a State Trooper who is a bit of a man’s-man. There is a lot more to him than meets the eye. His job means he frequents the ER on ‘business’. He’s immediately attracted to Brynne, but she is quite prickly and doesn’t give him a chance. Brynne’s first impression of Chris was less than impressive- he annoys and frustrates her. But these two find themselves at the same wedding- and a major crisis demands that they work together to handle the situation. With them both keeping things close to their chests, what happens when everything is revealed? Will Brynne let go of her first impression of Chris, admit that she’s attracted to him, and give him a chance? Does romance ever stand a chance of developing? As I have said many times now, Ms. Montgomery is a masterful storyteller- easily able to tempt readers into her story and keep them completely hooked right from the beginning, till the very last word. I love how her story depicts characters that are realistic, believable, and relatable…. The fact that characters from other books also make appearances, is just the icing on the cake- getting to glimpse a little of what’s happening in their life too. Superb!
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 Hayes2018-09-03 12:10:112018-10-03 12:45:53Badge Bunny (Romance in Rehoboth Series Book #4) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Angela Hayes
A great read about mystery. America is inhabited by Spirit Walkers, people with special abilities. When Spirit Walker Feather Woods finds a dead body, she believes it is cruel fate that it is a close friend. But as the investigation escalates, the police discover she is the only link to the death. As events escalate and a cold hearted killer stalks the people she loves, will their abilities help to find the truth and catch the killer before it is too late? A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. fast paced action and high stakes make for a captivating read. Well developed characters like Raine as a kind protective brother or Feathers compassionate nature but still standing up for herself. The use of flashbacks to the past worked well and didn’t disrupt from the narrative of the present. I loved the visual detail throughout the novel in the sense of nature with the animals and the moon and also the landscape of the past in a sense of wild beauty. I loved the mix of fantasy with the shifting and also the realism of police and crime which was combined beautifully for a great read. The use of horror and gore was written to perfection in an eerie beauty and grabbed the readers attention. Overall, a brilliant read and I would give it five stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Oakeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah Oakes2018-09-03 12:04:262018-10-16 12:05:24Shifter’s Pride by Laura Hawks – Review by Sarah Oakes
Eye of the Storm takes you deep into the Columbian jungles as Mari tries to make her way to freedom. While out on her own, she meets up with Chris. Will her be able to get her out? This was an interesting story. I would have liked a little more action, but it was a good read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Krista Beckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKrista Beck2018-09-03 09:42:462018-10-12 09:44:52Eye of the Storm (Gray Ghost #2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Krista Beck
My favorite so far! Badge Bunny is the fourth book in the Romance in Rehoboth series by KL Montgomery. You can read this book as a standalone. You don’t need to read the first three to enjoy this book! However, the characters in the other books are featured in this story. In this story we meet up with Dr. Brynne Miller and Corporal Chris Evanston. Brynne is a doctor in the emergency room and Chris is a state trooper that becomes enamored with Brynne while bringing a victim in to the E.R. At this point, Brynne has sworn off ALL cops! Her co-workers have deemed her “Badge Bunny.” But this story is all about understanding that not everyone is as they seem. Turns out that Brynne isn’t as tough as she comes off as and Chris isn’t the womanizer that Brynne thinks he is. Although Chris is harboring a secret he is determined to show Brynne that he really is just a nice guy. Happenstance has them paired up at a wedding and from there is when they learn more about each other and just how much they are great together. Their banter is great and their connection is sizziling. I love the interaction between them and the other characters from the other books. I loved finding out Chris’s secret because it’s definitely not what you think. This book also covers bi-racial marriage and adoptions. This author really knows how to capture the reader and she also knows how to keep them interested. I honestly couldn’t put this down. I would definitely recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Agenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Agena2018-09-02 23:00:392018-10-02 14:53:38Badge Bunny (Romance in Rehoboth Book 4) By K.L. Montgomery – Review by Melissa Agena
Branches of Healing is a ‘not-leaving-a-dry-eye’ compilation of stories by eight incredible writers AND on top of that, ALL proceeds go to Healing Paws for Warriors! So not only did I pick up this compilation because I love Autumn Sand and Verlene Landon but also because it has such a great cause! I loved the beautiful stories by Autumn and Verlene (I knew there could not be anything less) AND I love that I was introduced to some other new and amazing writers that I have now noted down in my ‘to be followed and read list)! This compilation will rip your heart out and then, it will put it back together – these stories are about separation and second chances and overwhelming loss and friendship and chemistry and overcoming unbearable and unthinkable adversity and in one way or other, they are about military and what these brave men and women who serve and the ones who love them, experience … You will experience how it is not just the people that directly involved in an event are impacted by that event but it has a ripple effect … it also shows us many faces of grief and that we all take our own way to healing … The Anthology includes the following stories: -Finding Us by Autumn Sand. -Aftermath by Amy Allen. -Broken in Battle by Ava Lyn Wood. -Without You by Bella Emy. -Saving Grace by J.L Leslie. -The Last Letter Home by Lorah Jaiyn. -Soldier On, Moving Forward by Natalia Schellhaas. -Oscar Mike by Verlene Landon. Pick up a copy, grab a box of tissues and a bottle of wine and settle in for the night … you will not stop until you have reached the end …
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Teppihhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Teppih2018-09-02 20:38:032018-10-25 20:41:39Branches of Healing: Tales of Unsung Heroes by Autumn Sand, Bella Emy, J.L. Leslie, Verlene Landon, Ava Wood, Lorah Jaiyn, Natalia Schellhaas, Amy Allen – Review by Jana Teppih
Won’t Let You Down ( A Cedarville Novel Book 8) By Bree Kraemer Rated 5 stars!
I was very excited to read this! I love all the previous books and knew I would be stepping back into a favorite place. I wasn’t disappointed. I really want to move to Cedarville. The place of the super hot men and sassy women.
Joy and Flynn’s first meeting wasn’t fantastic but it became memorable to them in different ways. Later Joy doesn’t remember him and and he wants her to remember on her own so he won’t tell her. So even though they both feel this connection. They are not sure how to move forward. So she avoids him and says as little as possible since she is afraid he was a one-nighter. Moving forward when that explanation comes out…prepare yourself for a super ride.
Hot lumberjack bearded Flynn! Haha I laugh when the girls call him that! I love that for Flynn. Gives me a picture in my head of what he looks like! Other than those intense eyes and his determination to get Joy. How thrilled Flynn was when Joy finally said his name! I thought “Wow this guys a goner for sure!” Though I was happy as well. I mean who gets that excited over someone saying your name?? Its because thoughts and comments like these, I was so happy to be inside Flynn’s head. I really enjoyed his thoughts, ideas and of time with his friends.
These two!! I love them together! Their conversations together are so cute! I literally sit with a smile on my face while reading. A favorite couple among this group for me. When together with their friends. It was fun to see all the teasing and good natured bickering between all of them. That really helps bring the past around and the story move forward.
Addison, Leah, Carly and Melanie have all had their stories told and have gotten their happily ever after. While they were a few books ago I still feel this author is consistent in her storytelling. I still get giddy, laugh and and sit smiling while reading this book as I did when reading the earlier ones. I’m glad this author still can keep me interested and waiting for more from these lovely characters.
Although this is book 8 in the series it can be read as a stand alone. For much much more enjoyment you should read them from the first Cedarville story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2018-09-02 20:22:032018-10-31 11:05:56Won’t Let You Down (A Cedarville Novel Book 8) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Lisa Helmick
Won’t Let You Down by Bree Kraemer is A Cedarville Novel book eight. This book can be read as a stand alone but all the characters from previous books make appearances. I suggest reading the books in order to get the full effect of the novels. This book is Joy and Flynn’s story.
Joy is new in Cedarville trying to start over. She tends to keep to herself and not take many risks, especially love. Joy keeps convincing herself that Flynn is not for her but she can’t figure out why he looks at her that way.
Flynn hopes that Joy will see him. He’s been trying for months and can’t figure out why she ignores him. He’s tired of being alone and totally ready to settle down and he wants that with Joy.
Will Joy be able to set her past aside and see what Flynn is offering?
I absolutely love everything about this series and this book only proved it further. The growth you get to witness from Joy is really great! I love this book as much as I’ve loved every book in this series so far!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelina Frazzinihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngelina Frazzini2018-09-02 18:06:082018-10-11 18:07:47Won’t Let You Down (A Cedarville Novel Book 8) by Bree Kraemer – Review By Angelina Frazzini
Tightrope 2 is a continuation of Tightrope by Maddie Wade. The main characters are Hunter and Lexi. Lexi has some struggles leftover from her previous relationship that hinder and endanger her, as well as endanger her son, whom is fathered by Hunter. This story is told from the POV of both characters, and I really liked that! I also LOVED that this story was equal parts steamy, and suspenseful! At no point was I bored. This story is definitely intended for mature readers! Tightrope is the first work I have had the pleasure of enjoying by Maddie Wade, and I give it 5 stars!!
What an unprecedented delight. The House that Adelia Built it not only a fast-paced read, it’s also an eerie one, one that is simply delightful and creepy. Part of what makes this novel so good is the atmosphere it holds is so eerie. Taking place in a lighthouse above the bluffs creates an isolate atmosphere that is reminiscent of Stephen King. It has this tone that makes it eerie without adding much to it. O’Malley lets the story speak for itself, she lets the description build upon itself and create the mystique that lures the reader into the mystery of it all It’s captivating how the story functions in that way, to focus on the use of language to captivate the reader. O’Malley knows how to show and not tell, and she does it so well.
On top of that, there is the 200-year gap that goes into the storytelling. The story shifts from the 1800s to 2017 to focus on two separate women in who both live in the lighthouse. Hope from the year 2017 is having visions of something terrible happening at the lighthouse, except she’s having trouble with it, reconciling these visions with her life. Hope has never tried to make sense of her visions or the pull the lighthouse has on her, but once she meets Clooney, everything becomes stronger for her, making it harder for her to live day by day. It’s interesting how the story goes, how it creates Hope and makes her persona and narrative so different from Adelia. These are two very distinct voices that drive the story, and what’s more, the flashbacks, the way they build the history also serve to build the mystery.
The novel goes back and forth effortlessly between the two narratives, keeping the reader from losing interest and losing their place. The story is clearly written and uses misdirection so well. It’s unpredictable how these two characters relate to one another, leading to a mind-blowing resolution. That’s what makes it so good. Yes, the narratives maintain their own tone and distinctions, but the fact that the tension and pace enthralled the reader, keeping the reader on their toes it what makes the piece as a whole so accomplished. As a ghost story, a paranormal story, it keeps the reader at the edge, it maintains the mystique. That’s what’s so powerful about this novel and why it’s so good.
The story flows, it has an enthralling setting and captivating characters and this air about it that makes the reader just want to curl up and read. The pace keeps it moving, keeps the edge on the tension so that builds just so perfectly. Honestly a great read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cynthia Bujnickihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCynthia Bujnicki2018-09-02 15:08:262018-10-13 15:51:10The House that Adelia Built by Mya O’Malley – Review by Cynthia Ayala
Plot Twist by K L Montgomery is the third book in the Rehoboth series and follows the story of Lindy and Merc and how something happens when you least expect it.
There is a new production coming to town and Lindy is normally backstage but her friends are determined to help her and get her to audition for the main show, the only thing is being a plus size girl she would rather just blend into the background.
Merc is just getting over his divorce and is now the lead in this production he is trying not to get involved with anyone in the production because that’s never really worked well for him in the past but there is just something about Lindy that just want leave him alone.
The story goes through the twists and turns of the relationship and the chemistry of these two characters just jumps off the page. I love the witty, sassy comebacks from these two will have you laughing out loud. I love the books by this author and with the well written story and brilliant developed characters will have you downloading the rest of the series.
The Last Keeper of Light is a wonderful dystopian fantasy by Nikki Broadwell. Ms. Broadwell is a new-to-me author who came to my attention when her book showed up on my feed and the beautiful cover caught my attention. The title also intrigued me, so I read the blurb and knew right away that I would enjoy this story- which I did… The book is very original- and has A Hopi Indian prophecy as the ‘inspiration’ for the storyline. It is very creative and imaginative, with magic, secrets, survival, adventure, danger, drama, and some mysteriousness. Ms. Broadwell creates a vivid, fully realised, and believable world in which she set her story. I was transported into the world, experiencing it along with Sandal (and the others)- watching as everything unfolded. Sandal is in a post-apocalyptic world, where survival is an hour to hour, day by day ordeal. We are told/shown what’s left of the world after everything is destroyed, the dangers that are faced by the survivors, and the difficulties they face. The world as we know it is no more- the grids are down, and everything has gone dark. Millions have died, either from the initial destruction, or later from the starvation, disease, radiation sickness- or natural disasters that followed. Sandal has a big secret that she must protect at all cost, her ‘mission’ is of paramount importance, and her success is crucial- because she literally has the future of the world in her hands. There is so much more to the story that just a dystopian/post-apocalyptic survival story…. There is a another ‘layer’ threaded through it- one that speaks of magic, lessons to be learned, and most importantly, of hope. This story switches back and forth from the past to the present as everything is revealed. These transitions are done quite seamlessly and there is no confusion as to ‘when’ we are in the story, or what is happening. I also enjoyed the thought-provoking nature of the story and the ‘lessons’ that the book holds. Overall, I am quite impressed by my first foray into Ms. Broadwell’s ‘world’ and I am looking forward to reading more of her works in the future.
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 Hayes2018-09-02 12:08:152018-10-03 11:49:58The Last Keeper of the Light by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Angela Hayes
Hopelessly Devoted (Bayou Devils MC Book 1) By A.M. Myers 5 Stars
Hopelessly hooked! With the first book in this new MC series for A.M. Myers, she’s pulled me in again. With riveting characters, lots of action, a bit of suspense and tons of emotions Hopelessly Devoted is an all-around great book.
Logan “Storm” Chambers is the VP of the Bayou Devils MC. Although his life has been riddled with the pain of loss, he finds a purpose in the work that the MC does. He’s only a shell of the man that he used to be but with the MC he’s able to keep the darkness at bay.
Ali Jameson is over the whole “dating” thing. After the last debacle of her ex, she’s content to just concentrate on moving up the work ladder. Until a run in with the sexy-as-sin neighbor has her reconsidering those life goals.
Be prepared for a wild ride that will have you laughing at Ali’s antics and crying over ‘Storms’ pain. Action that will keep you guessing and a cast of characters that will have you longing for more time with them. This book is extremely well written and will keep you entertained from the first page to the last. I can’t wait to dive into the next book in the series!
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 Noble2018-09-02 09:14:452018-10-12 09:16:02Hopelessly Devoted (Bayou Devils MC Book 1) by A.M. Myers – Review by Nicole Noble
Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine by JD Frettier and book 1 of the Green Room Chronicles. It was a short, quick read. I thought the book was well written.
The book is about the day Bonnie Hampton dies and the months after. She is quickly shown there is life after death but, she misses her husband Peter more then anything. She watches over him and protects him when she can. I thought this book was a very good read.
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