This is a great start to a new series. There is action, suspense, lots of twists and romance. Both main characters were interesting. Liliana was not the defenseless Mafia princess I thought she would be, she was a really strong lead and Max was a typical alpha male. Liliana’s father wants to use her as a pawn in his business, he allocates Max as her bodyguard, but Max soon realises he has feelings for her. Max has been sent in by her grandfather to try and protect her from her father, but what started as a job to get revenge turns into a women he just can’t walk away from. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters and where the story took them. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. This story is what you would expect from Amy McKinley, so if you’ve loved her previous books, you’ll love this one too.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mrs Rhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMrs R2021-09-21 10:27:162021-09-22 07:48:29No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Mrs R
Right out the gate, it was apparent that some layers of the story were going to be pealed back and there were going to be a few plot twists. My eyes were wide open the whole time, as I knew I was going to be in for some surprises. The story did not disappoint! I love how these mafia women take no mess from any of the people in their lives. As the story developed, I was shook by some of the twists that happened throughout. Just when I thought the characters were in for some relaxation and happiness, BAM! Plot twist, edge of your seat action, and sweet vengeance. The romance was super cute as well, and in general, I don’t think I can find a single bad thing to say about this story. There is also some spice toward the later parts of the book (hooray!). I will most definitely be keeping my eyes open for the next in the series as I have a feeling this is only the beginning…
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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler. I LOVED this book. I read it in one sitting! Its the story of Karina Cardinal or KC to her friends. Karina is minding her own business for once and watching tv when someone pounds on her door. Its the FBI and they are demanding to know where her ex boyfriend Mike is and she is trying to tell them she doesn’t know. Mike Finnegan is her ex boyfriend and even though they aren’t together she knows he needs her help. Mike didn’t like Karina getting involved in all these situations but now he’s more interested because it involves him. Mike knows someone is out to frame him but he has no idea who or why? They are accusing him of embezzling millions of dollars and Karina knows he didn’t do that. While she is investigating she gets herself into problem after problem but that is just normal for Karina! This book can be read as a standalone but its so much better if you read them in order!
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Dating the It Guy was a truly great YA romance read. It was one of those easy reads that’s equal parts sweet, touching, realistic, entertaining and at times heart-wrenching!
I loved how well this author realistically portrayed these young characters, it brought me back to when I was that age and dealing with boy troubles and finding a group of best friends to fit in with. It was a great trip down memory lane and I enjoyed following Emme’s journey.
Overall, this was a fantastic read and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future!
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Silent Gavel is the first instalment in the Crawford Mystery series and debut novel by Merissa Racine. This is an intriguing crime and investigation story- a murder mystery with suspense, danger, action, drama, and interesting characters. Lauren Besoner left her old life behind for a fresh start. She found a job as the local court stenographer and her life seemed to be getting back on track. But then a judge is murdered, and Lauren finds herself under the spotlight as the prime suspect… looks like she’s going to have to figure it all out herself, before she is pinned with the crime. But a few complications spring up- bringing danger into the mix. Will she figure everything out and avoid further complications, or worse? You really will need to read all the intriguing details for yourself. Looking forward to seeing what the next book in the series has in store for us.
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Love’s Refrain is the first book in The Stardust Duet By K.G Fletcher. This is something a little different to the other books of Ms. Fletcher’s that I have read, in that it is a time-travel romance- some of the elements may be a bit different but this has Ms. Fletcher’s distinctive style stamped all over it, as well as the musical connection that she loves to include in her stories. This story follows Kat Monroe, a jazz singer, who has returned to her hometown for the last performances of her latest tour. She may not live in the town anymore, but she feels that she ‘owes’ this to her fans, performing again ‘where it all began’. But she really isn’t prepared for what happens next. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is gifted a mysterious locket, and then finds herself transported through time to 1947…. And through Ms. Fletcher’s clever and imaginative storytelling, the era comes to life through her wonderfully descriptive scene setting and attention to detail. What happens next held me completely captivated- I loved every minute of this wonderful story, and I really can’t wait to dive into the second book.
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 Hayes2021-09-21 09:09:142021-09-21 09:49:25Love’s Refrain (The Stardust Duet, Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Angela Hayes
The Bow is Book three in the Her Three Immortals Series and Hazel Storm brought her A-game when she wrote it; this book did not disappoint!
I couldn’t wait to find out more about Arroz when he would come up in the other books, and boy was he worth the wait! I’d say he was the perfect addition to their sundae, but each of these men are meals in themselves!
The plot, as expected, was great and kept you involved and attentive the whole time. Perhaps a better word would be consumed, this whole series will consume all your time and attention-and you will be 100% OK with that. Hazel is an absolute pro at throwing in more twists to keep you on your toes.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amandahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda2021-09-21 08:33:592021-09-21 08:52:23THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Amanda Lundin
I could literally write my own novel about how amazing and great this book was. It was so good and engaging from literally everything the book brought on. I am a die hard romance lover and this one really took the cake if you want my humble opinion! The love story that expanded through out the story was more than just a good time, it was truly remarkable and one you will not forget for sometime!
Kat and Phillip were more than jut a great love story, they had a story that needed to be told, despite and against all odds. Their love was beautiful and gripping in so many different ways. The things they had gone through and through out the hands of time was honestly one of the best love stories I have had the pleasure of reading in some time. I was moved in so many ways by their love and what they had to go through to be together as well as to add time now and time again! It was moving and emotional all at the same time. Their love is if you had it, I believe a lot of us would do exactly as they did to be together.
To say I was captivated as I read through this gripping beautiful story would easily be an understatement. I had more than a urge to find out what happened next, I literally was on the edge of my seat with suspense as well as my own hope hoping things would end positive for them, and they would bet= together even if the odds were or are against Kat and Phillip! For me, Phillip and Kat did not live for themselves, but rather for one another! If they did not have one another perhaps they would not consider their life worth living! Their love was endlessly beautiful across all and any distances of time!
This was a different love story, and one that I feel all of us should read! It truly captivated my truly and I was left wanting so much more when I came to competition of the book. I was moved truly in so many different ways, and I felt so much and more, it was wonderful to read a book really about the power of true love, and basically what we would do to even have a moment for that true love to be alive again in our souls, hearts, minds, and as well as our body! The book and how the author wrote the beautiful words they did, was more than a beautiful story. It truly is a love story I will happily always carry with me!
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Where to begin? I love my female leads strong, sassy, and a bit of a black sheep. That’s exactly what we have here with Rowan, our Scarlet Princess, that has traveled beyond Lochlann borders into the land of Socair with her cousin Davin. From the sounds of it, these two are often finding and getting into trouble, though, perhaps not quite to this scale. When you wake to find yourself in a dungeon, perhaps one would put on their prettiest, most endearing smile and try to coax their captors into letting them go home, but not Rowan. She leaves quite the first impression, everywhere she goes! I was captivated by the end of the Prologue, not to mention the rest of the novel.
I fell in love with these authors writing style, Robin D. Mahle, and Elle Madison, have a talent that words, funny enough, can’t quite describe. The characters pop, you connect with not only the main characters, but feel the hardships that the villagers go through, and the different leadership styles of those that make up the Socair kingdoms. I had the pleasure of really putting some effort into how I pictured dear Lord Theodore, and was drooling, practically, as their relationship intensified. I will be biting my nails waiting for the next installment of The Lochlann Feuds to grace my kindle with its presence. Thank you for this wonderful adventure, have already recommended to my fellow ‘Outlander’ obsessed friends.
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This amazing author did more than just a wonderful retelling of one of my personal favorite fairy tales. I found they made it even better! There was so much I loved about it in different ways, from things outside the castle, till more history of the Prince. It was beautifully written!
There was so much additions to this re telling and as I said, it made it even more wonderful! I loved how each character seemed to have their own story and how they contributed to another’s character story through out was more than fascinating! The character development and as well as learning and getting into each characters mind was a great take on it, and I really enjoyed that!
For me the biggest enjoyment was the creatures though. At the stroke of midnight all could be lost in more than one way, but could those who you hold dear pay the ultimate price? The creatures that stalked outside the castle gates made this a suspenseful take, and I was literally hooked as I read through this, and I need to read the next installment in this series as of well yesterday! I enjoyed it that much!
Again wonderfully written. It as well included many wonderful aspects to the characters and even the story line. To some may say the creatures brought the darkness to the land, perhaps it will truly be the characters that do so as the series goes on? I loved it truly. I am a big fairy tale fanatic so I took great happiness in reading this book. I defiantly am recommending reading this! It surely does not disappoint!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2021-09-21 06:28:422021-09-21 08:45:53Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Lorrene Huisman
This is the first book I have read from this author and wow she blew my mind. I have not read a mystery story in a long time and I’m so happy I read this one. This is the first book in the Crawford Mystery series and it was a perfect book to start an addictive series. I started to read this book and I could not put it down. It only took me a little over a day to devour this story.
Lauren Besoner is finally ready to go home and start a new life. Her marriage fell apart and now she wants to start off as a new woman. Lauren gets a job that she is so excited for. She is the new stenographer in her hometown in Wyoming. Lauren doesn’t want any more drama in her life so she concentrates on her job. One morning she goes to pick up a judge that she is starting to like only to find her murdered in the house. Lauren doesn’t know what to do because she has answered all the questions but they keep on blaming her for a murder she did not do. She starts her own investigation but is she going to find the person before they find her?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2021-09-21 00:34:202021-09-21 08:45:31Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Heather Bass
It wasn’t the happy ending I was expecting but it was perfect. Emme and Brendon found out that being true to yourself was the best way to be there for each other.
Emme is a 15 year old girl that recently had gotten dumped in a harsh way by her older boyfriend. She is shy about starting to date again. When Brendon, the super hot senior, gets assigned as her partner in a summer class she didn’t even want to take, sparks start to fly. Emme and Brendon seem to have so much alike going on in their lives despite living in separate worlds. When all the trappings of high school start dragging on the couple, will Emme and Brendon make it?
The topics of loss, grief, family expectations are not just topics with which high schoolers deal. These topics affect us even as adults. The way Emme and Brendon figure out how to navigate the emotions is way beyond their years. The conversation between Emme and Brendon in the last chapter was heart-breaking but endearing all at the same time. The way the book ended was perfect! I hope that there is a part two in the works to know what happens next!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2021-09-21 00:33:532021-09-21 08:45:05Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by M Policicchio
Genre -20th Century Historical, Interracial Romance, MC Romance
Listening Length – 12 hours and 35 minutes
Narrated by: Patrice C. Smith
Cover Designer – Scott Carpenter
Desperate to shake memories that stalk him like feral beasts, Richard Winters points his motorcycle toward the highway and twists the throttle—destination anywhere but New York. By the time he puts his kickstand down, he’s in Summitville, North Carolina, where, with a few annoying exceptions, one being an outlaw MC, he’s left alone.
Except there’s one woman who catches his notice and resurrects the protective instinct that cost him everything once before. A woman with stunning green eyes that haunt his dreams, and facing prejudice that makes him want to rise to her defense. But that would mean doing the last thing he wants to do—lower his guard.
Noémie Bellerose has heard times are changing, but in 1968 North Carolina, she and her younger brother are second-class citizens. The new bartender in town is temptation on two wheels, but in what world could the two of them connect? Not this one.
Despite their best intentions to avoid trouble, trouble finds them both—and so does an attraction that won’t be denied. But can love bloom where it is planted, or will they be forced to resort to desperate measures…before hate cuts them down?
Award-winning, multi-genre author Victoria Saccenti writes romantic women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and paranormal romance. Not one for hearts and flowers stories, she explores the strengths and weaknesses of the human spirit and the twists and turns of intimate interactions. Impossible, against-all-the-odds love is her preferred trope. Forbidden, ill-fated, enemies to lovers, and flawed characters seeking redemption are her favorite topics.
After thirty years of traveling the world, she’s settled in Central Florida. She splits her busy schedule between family and her active muse at Essence Publishing. However, if she could convince her husband to sell their home, she would pack up her computer and move to Scotland, a land she adores.
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Present Day, Katherine ‘Kat’ Monroe, a celebrated jazz singer, is just ending her first national tour when she meets an elderly stranger who gifts her a locket with a mysterious message tucked inside. Through a series of events, Kat stumbles upon a strange portal in the theater and is suddenly transported to the postwar community of her beloved town…1947.
Kat is thrust into the intrigues of a world that threatens her career and may break her heart. Navigating her way amid risk, passion, and jealousy, she learns her only chance of understanding what has happened lies in Phillip Gordon, a handsome young pianist. What begins in curiosity becomes an urgent need. Kat finds herself torn between two very different versions of Phillip, in two contrasting worlds, one of whom will have to die before the other can fully live again.
Love’s Refrain is Book One in The Stardust Duet – a melodic tale about a man’s devotion, the woman tempting fate to save him, and a bond that transcends time itself.
Dubbed, “The Singing Author,” KG Fletcher lives in her very own frat house in Atlanta, GA with her husband Ladd and three sons.
As a singer/songwriter in Nashville, TN, she became a recipient of the “Airplay International Award” for “Best New Artist” showcasing original songs at The Bluebird Café in Nashville, TN. She earned her BFA in theater at Valdosta State University, and has traveled the world professionally as a singer/actress.
She currently gets to play rock star as a backup singer in the National Tour, “Remember When Rock Was Young – the Elton John Tribute,”www.almosteltonjohn.com She is also a summer artist-in-residence at her alma mater performing roles in musicals for the Peachstate Summer Theatre program, her favorite roles to date being Donna in Mamma Mia!, and Marmee in Little Women the Musical. During lockdown and all through the pandemic, KG got creative using a bedroom closet and used her BFA to full advantage narrating and producing the four books in her Reigning Hearts Series. (Now available on Audio.) She plans on narrating and producing ALL of her stories!
KG is a hopeless romantic continuing her work on her original cabaret act called, “The Novel Romantic – an unexpected evening of sweet & spicy love” to help promote her romance novels. As a full-time indie-artist, a particularly thrilling moment was when her Amazon best-selling romance novel, Georgia Pine became a 2019 Maggie Award of Excellence Finalist.
KG loves to interact with readers on social media, and is a conference speaker sharing how music can enhance a writer’s experience. For more info about tour dates (and FREE concert tickets), go towww.kgfletcherauthor.com/contact.html
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Wow! Where do I even start? I read this on a whim to step outside of my usual thriller genre, and I’m so glad I did! The story is well written, flows beautifully, and captures your attention right from the beginning. Rowan is such a realistic character that you can look up to; it’s impossible not to like her. I genuinely look forward to reading the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristy Nelsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristy Nelson2021-09-20 22:16:212021-09-21 08:41:34Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Kristy Nelson
I love a good historical fiction and especially love a heroine with spunk. And this book hit all of the right notes for me. And then to uncover this world and find that it beautifully sets up a series. My only complaint is that I don’t have the rest of this series in my hands to read this minute. Just a beautifully crafted story from two new-to-me authors. Can’t wait to read more!
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McKinley is a must read author. Period. I keep wondering how she is going to continue to up the ante. And yet somehow she does – every single freaking time. I’ve come to expect gripping romantic suspense. This foray into the world of the mafia – left me utterly breathless. From the very first chapter I knew this book would be an amazing emotional adventure. And boy was I right. Loved every single page and I cannot wait to see how this series continues.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-09-20 21:19:362021-09-20 21:19:36No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Lovelace
This book sucks you in from the very first chapter. The main characters Rachel and Craig are real and lovable. They aren’t perfect but they are honest and own up to their choices. Be prepared to laugh and cry and fall in love with the characters.
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 Goodman2021-09-20 21:16:002021-09-21 08:39:07Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Heather Goodman
No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite #1) by Amy McKinley
This is another fantastic read by McKinley. This new series has me sitting on the edge of my seat. No Way Out is the first book in the Mafia Elite Series. Liliana and Max will have you loving them.
Liliana is Benito’s daughter. She wants to get out and there is only one way to do that. When she meets Mattel she knows that he wouldn’t hurt her. The quote I chose for Liliana is: “And who will protect you? Because when he comes for you, and he will, you’ll wish you were dead.”
Max aka Matteo is Antonio’s eldest son who everyone thinks is dead. What they don’t know is he’s very much alive and looking for revenge. Liliana was part of that plan until he fell in love with her. The quote I chose for Matteo is: “From the first moment I saw your picture, I couldn’t stop thinking about you. You haunted my dreams. The stories your grandfather told made you come alive in ways I can’t explain. I grew up around people who were lucky enough to find the love of a lifetime. They would die for each other. I want the same with you.”
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I must say this was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time! Relatable, realistic, well written, need I say more? if you’re looking for a romantic story that will having you feel all the feels this book is definitely for you! No Strings Attached had me reading it all in one sitting. I simply couldn’t put it down!
This is the first book in the new Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley. I love this story and it doesn’t take long to be wrapped in to Max’s and Liliana world. Once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down. Amy is a new to me author and I’m hooked on this series and can’t wait to read more about this crime family.
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Cady, a young up and coming lawyer finds herself front and centre involved in a serious crime scene. The tables are quickly turned, and Cady is now answering hiring herself a lawyer. While I think this book has potential, the character development is lacking and I found the characters unrelatable. I can see the great crime story the author is trying to portray, however the book itself felt unfinished and jumped around too much. Lacking a lot of details that would normally allow me to relate to characters.
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Something Lost is the first book of the Funerals and Weddings series by Bernadette Marie. Rachel Diaz has just lost her father and at his funeral the one man who stole her hearts returns, Craig Turner. Can Rachel put aside her demons and get a second chance at love?
This story was well-written and enjoyable on many levels. You feel every emotion from these characters, that at one point I wanted to just hug them. I am looking forward to more books from the other Fab 5.
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Poor Vanessa is stuck in it again! She FINALLY won over the Don, but his mother (The Queen!) despises her! So what does the queen do? She sends her on a suicide mission to steal something from another Goddess, who also hates her! And she sends her completely NAKED on top of it!! But of course the Arrow shooting God kidnaps her during her mission and throws her in a dark prison with another poor soul who needs saving himself. What a mess! Will she find cloths? Will she complete her mission? Will she escape the God? Will she survive the Goddesses? And will she save the soul? Or will she die trying or worse?! Man oh man you have to read this set!! It will keep you on your toes and have you waiting for book 4 just like me! Lol 🙂
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2021-09-20 18:44:112021-09-21 08:32:30THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Oh the grumpy Don God….. Vanessa has sold her soul to save her brother, but the Don isn’t happy she’s in HIS penthouse in the Underworld. She’s dead. He’s stormed off and left her alone with no knowledge of the place. The elevator won’t let her go anywhere. She has a caterpillar that won’t stop eating EVERYTHING, including the couch! And she almost got shot by a love arrow! Who knew being dead would be so much trouble?! Will the Don help her? Will this caterpillar ever stop eating!? And what about her family that she left behind? Will they be safe? Oh and don’t about those Goddesses that were after her in the first book?? You have to read these to find out more!!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2021-09-20 18:33:432021-09-21 08:32:00THE GOD (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 2) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
No Way Out by Amy McKinley was a pleasant surprise. I don’t believe I have read Mafia Romances before and found out I really liked the concept. There is something intriguing about rooting for the “bad guys” that makes the story more captivating.
Lily wants a way out of her father’s prison. She can tell there is something going down and wants to get a head of the game. She puts her trust into a new face and follows her instincts.
This book has unexpected twists and turns and is a great kick off to a new series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Helen Parsonshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHelen Parsons2021-09-20 17:53:562021-09-21 08:30:06No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Helen Woodhull Parsons
This is a short romance fairytale that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by them yet. This is a well written story that has characters that not only bring the story to life but also keep me turning pages to the end. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the start as well as kept engaged. I enjoyed watching the growth of the plot throughout the story. This is a story that took me on an adventure of grewlling creatures, fancy balls and what happens at midnight could change things for everyone. I really enjoyed this story and the author’s use of details to give the story the pop of romance and fairytales. This is a great story that is worth the pick up. 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 Wagner2021-09-20 17:31:502021-09-21 08:28:57Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Bobbi Wagner
I must say, this book was captivating, and a good story for us all to read in my humble opinion but the added aspects certainty were a nice addition. As I am a person who lives and swears by my tarot cards, horoscopes, as well as my crystals I found the main character Emme more relatable than just her fragile heart, but also by the choices and things she chooses to rely on for life related decisions!
Emme was a girl who I think all of us can find some form of a relation to in some form or one way. For starters if you are not in the right click of high school, it can literally be a battle field every day from the moment you step through there. Believe me I was the science theater nerd I have been there in more ways than one. Emme gets dumped hurt and cheated on. Again, relation to past experiences are strong in the cards I am drawing here haha.
Throw in the most amazing hearted as well as popular guy in school, well Emme needs to think wit her heart more than just what her tarot cards can tell her perhaps? She is felt as an outcast and has some things going on. Her new boyfriend seems so out of her league to her, that she feels she is just not meant to be his. All signs are pointing its not to work out as she is not worth it to him. Perhaps though she is in all honesty? If she follows her heart rather than the signs she sees, where will her path lead her?
Personally I had a lot of fun reading this novel. It was far from traditional in reading a teen romance, which I truly loved. Emme was wonderful and so was Mr. Popular, Brendan. I loved how there was more to the story than just their relationship, but also a lot of outside factors as well! It made the book a fun and engaging read in more ways than one! And my personal crystals did not need to tell me that!
The book was a wonderful read, and I feel any adult or teen would benefit from reading this. Sometimes when you feel you are not enough, you truly are though! Sometimes true beauty and awesomeness is in the eye of the beholder and truly can be more than you see yourself as! I loved this book from start to finish and I m so glad I got to read it! I highly recommend you pick up a copy, read it, and of course enjoy!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2021-09-20 17:24:272021-09-21 08:28:36Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Lorrene Huisman
Scarlet Princess is a tale of a princess, but not your average princess. It follows Rowan as she finds herself in unfamiliar territory. This story combines the use of amazing witty moments with those that make your hair stand on end in anticipation. A real binge worthy book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tatyana Turleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTatyana Turley2021-09-20 16:38:562021-09-21 08:28:10Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Tatyana Turley
Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery by Valerie Davisson is the seventh book in the Logan McKenna series. This is a series that really does need to be read in order as it follows the same main characters all the way through. This book is yet another great addition to this series. Immediately you are pulled right back into Logan and her world. It is always so good to pick up where you left off with her, and so easy to go fall into the rhythm of the story. I honestly don’t know how the author does it. Even seven books into the series and she still keeps everyone of them as fresh and new as the first. For me I think it shows the strength of her writing that I am just as excited about the seventh book as I am all the others. This is a great story that I would recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-09-20 16:02:522021-09-21 08:27:37Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kerry Baker
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