This author is quickly becoming a staple in our home. My kids are drawn to the artwork in every book as well as the stories. This book is no exception to that. The imagination that goes into every page is fantastic. The way it makes my kid want to keep reading and turning pages is just awesome. I also find myself enthralled at the visions Lois Wickstrom manages to incorporate in every book. I can not wait to see what the next book will have in store for us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2023-10-01 03:23:492023-10-09 14:41:45Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Review by Kelli Harper
Fairly new to me author, I read the first book in this series and I am not regretting my choices at all. With believable story lines and loveable characters, I am quickly becoming a fan. The books aren’t so long that you start to get bored, but they aren’t so short that they leave you with questions. I will definitely be back for more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2023-10-01 03:10:372023-10-09 14:41:38Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Kelli Harper
Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Jessica Stone
Well this was a wonderful quick little read!
I lovedddd this book, cannot wait to read the others coming out in this series! I’ve never read anything from this author but I enjoyed this work immensely.
This book was light and airy in some parts and so refreshing, a bit of humor, some sass and some real life drama. Our main character is going through one here, right off the bat this story just jumps into the drama. Her marriage is “falling apart” her relationship of the last 12 years just ended and the only thing more mortifying to her than saying goodbye to her marriage is being thirty and back in the dating game again. But with the help of some bad ass girlfriends, she might just make it through this. That is if her lying cheating ex husband will stay out of the picture, and if she can find the courage to put herself back out into the world again.
There is very much a spicy little cliff hanger teaser at the end, keeps you wanting more! I’m more than ready to read the next novel!
Mr. Wimp, The Human Mating Site Series, B.L. Wilde, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Comedy, September 2023, Jessica Stone
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessicahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica2023-10-01 01:50:002023-10-09 14:41:21Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Jessica Stone
Disclaimer: please make sure to read Cruel Hate and Cruel Start before reading Cruel Love! This entire series has quickly become one of my absolute favorites, captivating me completely, and consuming me with so many emotions. I love how much Phoenix and Aspen grow together in this book, so many things test them and should probably ultimately tear them apart but seeing them open up to each other and learn to trust makes this book even better.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashlyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshly2023-10-01 01:07:272023-10-09 14:41:13Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashly Renner
Sins of the Father is the third engrossing instalment in the McIntire County series by Winter Austin. This series just keeps getting better with each new instalment. I highly recommend reading the previous two books before starting on this one, as they will help to ‘build’ a bigger picture and help immerse you in the series. This is a fantastic romantic suspense that has all the clever, suspenseful, and gripping touches that I have come to expect from Ms. Austin. It has crime and investigation, mystery, intrigue, secrets, action, politics, duty/responsibility vs loyalty, family dynamics, discovery, determination, chemistry, and emotion- w ith plenty of gripping and dramatic developments that will keep you flipping the pages to discover how it all plays out in the end. This is Jolie and Xavier’s story, and I was hooked right from the beginning. This is quite the tangled web that Jolie is determined to untangle- as Ms. Austin takes us on quite an intriguing ride. Missing girls, a brutal murder, trauma, pain, memory issues, a bit of a ‘pressure-pot’ situation, doubts, questions, and passion- makes for a gripping read. ‘Sins of the Father’ makes a superb addition to the series, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in Book #4! 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 Hayes2023-09-30 23:17:012023-10-09 14:40:41Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book #3) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Hayes
I haven’t come across a book yet in The Philly Heat Series I didn’t enjoy. I feel like this is a series that just gets better as it goes. Beautiful Dangerous being my favorite so far. This author brings to you a smattering of people in law enforcement, DAs office, Public Defenders, the FBI all in these books. This one is no different. Unexpected romance with an investigation going on around it. This is Hannah and Doyle’s story. Hannah, a public defender, has been receiving threatening messages from a stalker. After being assaulted by one of her clients she comes into contact with Detective Doyle. He’s hard headed but so is she, which causes them to butt heads. All he’s trying to do is help her. Taking an emotional/mental sabbatical from work Detective Doyle does a favor for a friend, by checking into this woman’s threat. She hasn’t had it easy with the police department because of her occupation. What he didn’t expect were for things to start getting personal. A line he doesn’t want to cross. What happens when the stalker escalates? Do Doyle and Hannah cross that line between business & personal? So many questions, but the author gives you all the answers. She keeps the reader on their toes wanting more. A book written well as a standalone but I encourage the entire series be read, even if its out of order.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2023-09-30 22:54:282023-10-09 14:40:33Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Beverly Finnie
This book was definitely a trip and a half. I would 100% classify it as a psychological thriller, and every page had me guessing as to what would happen next. I did like the book, but as someone who isn’t much of a PT reader, it wasn’t as much as my speed as I was expecting. If you’re someone who enjoys sci-fi and psychological thrillers, then I think you’ll like this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Machardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Machard2023-09-30 22:53:402023-10-09 14:40:27ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen – Review by Lucy Machard
A Death on Fools Lane is a mystery by Jane Suen. We are introduced to Eve Sawyer, who is on winter vacation with her two friends at her Aunt’s house. What was supposed to be some house sitting fun with her friends, quickly turns into a hunt for more information! Eve’s fun is cut short when a dead body is found in the backyard, and Eve finds it hard to resist when the victim’s mother comes to her with pleas of help. This story was a nice little mystery with fantastic details and characters. The plot was well-written with so many twists and turns that you stay intrigued. I really enjoyed getting to know Eve and seeing her spring into action to try to solve the mystery of was the body that was found was there because of a murder or did the poor unfortunate soul commit suicide? Apparently this is book four of a series, but I had no problem reading it as a standalone book. The only complaint that I had is that the book was long enough! Great job to the author and I hope y’all enjoy this book as much as I did!
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 Espinoza2023-09-30 22:50:062023-10-09 14:40:15A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Mary Espinoza
This was a quick murder mystery read. If you want some mystery but only have an hour to read, this is the book for you. Eve and friends are helping to house sit when they are suddenly awoken by the police. A body was found hanging in the tree in the backyard. Eve quickly starts to unravel the mysterious murder of Mead Parker. There was a lot of twists and turns in such a short amount of time I just wish it was longer. Character development was quick and brief but provided sufficient information to learn about the characters. The ending is not what you would expect; which is my favorite type of ending for a murder mystery.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Glaspiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Glaspie2023-09-30 22:30:312023-10-09 14:40:07A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Amanda Glaspie
When Bella looses her husband to his cheating ways she doesn’t know how she’s going to move on. Luckily she has a great group of friends who won’t let her take his betrayal lying down and make sure he gets what’s coming to him, including a karma sutra book for some help! Bella is able to move on from Mr. Wimp’s selfish ways and into Mr. Hot Stuff’s view. This was the first book in this series and a great way to start!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nichole Chrismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNichole Chrisman2023-09-30 22:19:542023-10-09 14:39:59Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Nichole Chrisman
I honestly didn’t think I’d enjoy this book as much as I did! It’s not a genre i would typically read but I’m SO glad I gave it a shot. I LOVE ANNA! Regardless of what she went through, she always remained strong..not only for herself but for all of her people! Phenomenal story line with great characters. Like I said, this isn’t usually my go too type of book but I think that’s changed now! The authors writing quickly grabbed my attention and I just all around loved this empowering story. I highly encourage you to read this!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2023-09-30 22:12:142023-10-09 14:39:43Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Ashley Sugar
I cannot wait to see each installment of this series.
This is the start of the series and we meet Bella. She and her husband have been married for years and things are just fine, normal and well a little boring. Until he asks for a divorce. As she finds herself back in the dating game we get to see her find herself and hopefully Mr Right.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsey Fairleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsey Fairley2023-09-30 22:09:542023-10-05 22:11:27Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Lyndsey Fairley
This book is such a cute book! I got it for my 8 year old, but after reading it all together by 11 year old enjoyed it as well! I have gotten and read a few of this authors books and I must say that you can’t go wrong with any of her stuff. She’s such a wonderful children’s book author!! I can’t wait to read more with my kids from her. This small children’s chapter book takes place in Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium. This toy shop is a world a magical world where imaginary friends are real. The book follows four children in their quest for imagination and adventure. A world where it’s all four season and there are creatures all around. Lily, Jack, Audrey, and Nick are all drawn to the Emporium in different ways, but their stories slowly connect at the shop. The book is full of magic and adventures, but like everything there is a price to pay for the imaginary friends and it isn’t money! This book captures you in it’s grip and you just can’t wait to read it. It only took a couple days for my children and I to read and that was with us taking turns reading chapter by chapter.
When Phoenix and Aspen were involved in an accident things didn’t look great for Phoenix. Being placed into a medically induced coma Phoenix needed to heal not only his body but his mind as well. Aspen is struggling with navigating pregnancy but when Phoenix finally wakes from his coma everyone realizes that he has lost five years of his memory. This beautiful love story that Phoenix and Aspen share has its fair shear of love/hate rockie rollercoaster making this a page-turner. I could not put this book down but that is the magical power this author has over her readers. This is an amazing author with the talent of telling a story! Can’t wait to see what comes next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Lapehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Lape2023-09-30 21:59:492023-10-09 14:39:11Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Lape
I almost didn’t pick this book up. I am ever so glad that I did though!! This book has elements that I love in a great story. There is mystery, intrigue, romance, horses, castles, Lords and Ladies, and more!
This book sucked me in from the very beginning. I instantly fell in love with Lady Aubrianne and her assertiveness as a young lady. Her mysterious meeting in the hallway started it all. Then there was the wedding that lacked all the luster a girl has ever dreamed of on her special day, not to mention the cold shoulder of her new husband. Lord Roger was an enemy of mine from the get-go!
The writing in this book is masterfully done, especially considering this is the author’s debut book. I do look forward to going on more adventures with Nicole E. Kelleher in the near future!
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 Johnson2023-09-30 21:50:002023-10-09 14:39:18Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Julie Johnson
This author does such a good using her imagination. You are immediately enthralled in several different stories of kids and a magic toy store. I love how she draws you in and keeps you interested until the last word. Come enjoy a magical experience.
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 Goodman2023-09-30 21:42:362023-10-09 14:38:55Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Review By Heather Goodman
What a sweet, cheery (pun very much intended), unexpected story! I loved this from beginning to end. The author does a wonderful job creating setting, as well as lovely characters making you feel like you’re plopped right in the middle of your favorite holiday romance movie…you know the ones I’m talking about. 😉
Holly Claus find herself looking to fill her cheer meter in Emerald Hollow and unexpectedly finds an attraction to Ash, the owner of the quaint inn she is staying in. You’ll fall in love with Holly and Ash, as well as the creative take on the Claus family and North Pole in this sweet story.
This was a page-turning, easy to read story that will get you in the holiday spirit! I highly recommend it!
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 Condra2023-09-30 21:38:312023-10-09 14:38:45Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Jess Engel
Annabelle and Dakota. They meet at one of Dakota’s rock band’s concerts and hit it off. What neither of them expected was how much that one night stuck with them. When they meet again, the chemistry is off the charts! I really enjoyed reading about Annabelle and Dakota. This series and author are new to me. I didn’t read the earlier books in this series but the author did a great job of keeping the storyline together so I didn’t feel lost at any point. I’ll be looking for more books from the series soon.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2023-09-30 21:28:402023-10-09 14:38:36Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Betsy Melano
It grabs you from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go. What a well written and enjoyable read.
This was not my first meeting with Eve and it won’t be the last. She finds herself in the middle of these cases and works to provide closure to those left behind.
This time the case is a lot closer to Eve than expected while she, Cassie and Randall are house sitting for Cassie’s Aunt Madison while she goes on a trip. The body is found in Madison’s backyard.
Totally didn’t guess the circumstances for the death and how everything connects and that makes me like the book even more. I live the booked that leave me surprised.
Ms. Suen has not disappointed me while reading her books and doesn’t seem to stick to just one genre which I like. It opens the door to so many different people, including me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2023-09-30 21:25:152023-10-09 14:38:29A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Robin Rankin
This is the fourth book in the Eve Sawyer Mystery series, a short easy read, but not lacking by any means. This is an enjoyable mystery, set around the holidays, containing twists, suspense and the interactive feeling trying to solve it alongside Eve. Anyone who knows me, knows I adore a good mystery, and I certainly enjoyed how my mind was kept active trying to solve the mystery amidst the twists and this engagement heightening the joy I felt reading this book. The author’s descriptive writing brings both the setting and the characters to life, making it so easy to step into the world surrounding the characters and being reluctant to rejoin the real world. The details and events come together nicely for the conclusion and the journey to reach it was well-written and enjoyable. The characters were also well-constructed, Eve especially. Mystery just seems to follow her, and her investigative determination and her empathy won’t allow her to turn away even when it puts her in danger. A great read, I love forward to the next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-09-30 21:21:112023-10-09 14:38:22A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
I love the Christmas holiday. I also love novellas. I’m a huge fan of the Notebook Series so I immediately jumped to read this new addition to the series, A party to remember.
This book finds Emma being her normal suspicious self. while her and her family were decorating their home, helping friends, Savannah and Ethan plan their wedding, they also receive a mysterious invitation for a party out of the blue. This fancy party was to occur in Chicago vs new York, which had everyone question why. who doesn’t love a good party? although they questioned the intent behind the impromptu invite, Emma and her friends were excited for the opportunity to travel to Chicago, see their friends, dress up and have a great time.
Emma does what she does best and that is to do the work and solve the mystery. i enjoyed this short novella and the Christmas atmosphere brought to life within this book. while you can easily read this book without following the previous titles in this series, to fully appreciate the character arcs I recommend reading the entire series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarla2023-09-30 21:07:562023-10-09 14:38:15Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Darla Yocom
There’s a microchip for that? This is the first work by the creative Jane Suen that I have read, and wow was it a rollercoaster of a place to start. Honestly this book from chapter one had me pondering and completely intrigued. Told from multiple perspectives from start to finish we see the story unravel and the characters evolve. Gigi, Ellen, and Lilly are all everyday women that have one great desire, be it to stay young, lose weight, find love, or forget the pain of lost love this technothriller takes you on journeys you never knew you needed a peek at. While originally, I was put off by Dr Kite’s introduction, his multi-level price points to make his invention accessible for as many people as possible was a high point. Fake taxicab trolling the city looking for “low risk” people that won’t be missed if gone for a few hours, microchips implanted without their knowledge, and covering up when he finds a defect. Dr Kite is not really a doctor but is a doctor I never knew I needed a look inside his mind. Book one Alterations begins with Gigi on the edge, after her recent upgrade to her chip something is wrong, but what? Book two Game Changer picks up a little over a year after the events of book one, Dr Kite has lost his warehouse, and Ellen soon discovers an alteration to her body, how is it possible? Book three Primal Will picks up in the same moment that book two ends with Tiffany having to make an impossible choice or risk refusing and seeing what happens. From start to finish the author keeps you engaged, guessing, and intrigued by the plot and how it could possibly come to an end. Is there a happy ending for any of them? Does Dr Kite succeed? How does it all end? While originally confused but intrigued each new chapter, each insight and ultimately each book answered more questions while also adding a few new ones. Seeing how Gigi, Ellen, and Lilly make it to the other side made this a very satisfying Saturday read. I look forward to looking into some of the author’s other works and seeing what mysteries and suspense await me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2023-09-30 20:58:032023-10-09 14:38:09ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen – Review by Ayla Phipps
I never found myself attracted to this type of book but after reading some books from this author I’ve found myself really enjoying reading novels like this. A Death on Fools Lane is the fourth book in this cozy mystery series, but the second book I’ve read in this series. I read book one along with this one, skipping two, and three, and have realized that they don’t need to be read in any particular order. I enjoyed this one like I enjoyed the first. Book four reads so much smoother and was easier to follow. A Death on Fools Lane kept my attention and was such a quick read, the author packed a lot into one short book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Micalahhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMicalah2023-09-30 20:47:262023-10-09 14:38:03A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz
Vixen by D.M. Earl is about the backstory on Vixen, who fell for the con of a man. Everything was good until her life was flipped upside down. This is also a slow burn romance where she reconnects with Lucas after he ghosted her 5 years after saving her life. Question is do they figure it all out and crack the FBI case that’s been going on for almost a decade? Does Vixens past finally reach her? Only one way to find out, read it.
Vixens story is truly heartbreaking, along with her fellow sisters but this story by far just hit a way more sensitive spot in me. At the end of the book I cried and read over a certain chapter twice just so I could fully wrap my head around it. Lucas coming in to her life was the best thing for what they were about to go through together. To be frank it was honestly different to see one of the Devils Handmaidens sit a task out that involved her but also refreshing. Not everyone can make themselves feel empty like Shadow can to get the task done. I give these women so many props for being as strong as they are as im sure some of this can’t be easy to write about. Over all a 5 star book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Larsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Larson2023-09-30 20:31:562023-10-09 14:37:56Vixen by D.M. Earl – Review by Jennifer Larson
Such a wonderful read to get into the holiday season. Holly travels the world to capture cheer to take back to the North Pole. She finds a place with more cheer than she has ever seen before. This town captures her heart.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2023-09-30 20:31:422023-10-09 14:37:42Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Paula Sayers
This was an interesting tale. Two worlds completely opposite of each other. But there’s a pull from both Arryn and Rowan want to be apart of the others world. Two polar opposites finding love where they least expect it. They both showed bravery and it was great to see their growth. It was both romantic and quite a journey. I have a ton of questions and hope they will be answered in the next installment.
I definitely had a lot of questions and silly comments throughout the series. I found myself talking to the characters and shaking my head and laughing a few times too. I loved getting to see how things progressed for each character and how good reigned in the end. I’m glad I got to read this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Marie Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMarie Collins2023-09-30 20:13:532023-10-09 14:34:35ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen – Review by Marie Collins
Oh my goodness this book was so good! And got me in the Christmas spirit.
Holly is Ms. Claus and is in charge of collecting ‘cheer’ to bring home to power the North Pole light. Negative energy and moods can affect her cheer collecting so she’s gone for most of the year trying to fill up her meter to keep things running. When she finds a flyer for a town fall festival she decides to try somewhere new for her cheer collecting and she gets so much more than she bargained for.
I loved all of the characters in this and felt they were all relatable in one way or another. I really would love to see more in everyone in this story and the town. This is perfect for a cozy weekend read.
This book is an exploration of a child’s imagination, and what it’s like to lose it. This book follows Nick, Audrey, Lily and Jake as they are drawn to what appears on the outside to be just a plain toy store, but is really much more. The most important thing to remember in Mr. Barsin’s toy emporium is that nothing is as it seems. Mr. Barsin’s toy store has a hidden greenhouse only accessible through a door in a wall that isn’t real, that allows elementals of all kinds to live and be adopted by a child. Mr. Barsin has a rule, though: Only one elemental per child. He also doesn’t tell them all of the rules, such as statements like, “I’d give anything, if…” are taken literally and as a binding agreement. The children, as the only ones who can see the imaginary elementals (such as dragons, sylphs, mermaids, gnomes and others), select a new imaginary friend, and are allowed to take them home. Many of the children’s adult family members are able to see their imaginary friends after Mr. Barsin sprinkles sylph dust on them, allowing them to be a part of the fun and imagination, while others chose not to as they see it as silly and overindulgent of the child in question. Overall this was an interesting and unexpected book, that would be great for upper elementary age children.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candice Esteshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandice Estes2023-09-30 19:42:402023-10-09 14:34:28Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom by – Review by Candice Estes
Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin. I have truly loved this series. They can be read as standalone’s but I recommend reading them in order just to get a handle on who is who. This installment is about Jolie who is a Deputy Sheriff in McIntire County and she is coming off a bad case where she wasn’t successful. It has shaken her confidence and caused her to not believe in herself. When a young girl is missing she is in charge of the case. She does find a body but its not the young girl and hanging around the body is local Xavier a bartender who is suffering from a traumatic brain injury from being in the Marines. Xavier has tons of secrets from his past and being caught by this body is going to cause them to all come out. Xavier is a very private man and doesn’t want everyone knowing his business. Does Jolie just assume that Xavier is the killer and closes the case or does she see thru him and see that there is more to the guy than just a crazy war vet. The more time Jolie spends with Xavier she really likes him. Is she letting her feelings get in the way of doing her job? Read this awesome installment in the McIntire County Series to find out!
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