This author is quickly becoming one of my favorite children’s authors. This story is a quick and cute read. It is book 8 in the Invisible Magic Wand series. We continue to follow Caspian on a little adventure using his mind and his “Inquisitive Indicator”. Every year Caspian has an unbirthday and his Grandpa leaves him a gift. This is the first year there is no gift. Caspian quickly learns other ways of finding things. The pictures are adorable and fitting for the story. I look forward to the next adventure with Grandpa and Caspian.
This is a collection of stories, hot, steamy, taboo stories. Stories sure enough to get your motors revving…
Looking for some steam? Something forbidden? Or even taboo? This collection has it all. Best friends, bosses, virgins, daddies of all kinds and even a little step-brother action.
I can see why this author is known as Master of Steam!
These stories are easy and quick reads that are only safe for adults with open minds.
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Sugar and Spice is book 1 in this new adventure by author Phoebe Alexander. It has been revamped and updated in this 2nd edition. However, it is still a fun story. It is original and different. Our main characters are the Sweet family, specifically Cy Sweet aka Marcus and the workers from Sweetopia, specifically Jolie, the Red Velvet Queen and Colleen the boss lady. There seems to be a few disgruntled employees in a land of Sweetness and fairytales. Cy’s job is to find the ringleader and restore peace to Sweetopia.
Sugar and Spice is a little different from the stories Alexander usually writes. It’s a little “sweeter”. The sex is still spicy, but the actual story is sweet. However, once Cy and Jolie get to the hot tub things just might change and lead to a steamer second story!
I really enjoyed this story and am looking forward to the rest of the series!
Author Fletcher has written another beautiful love story and a perfect ending to a great series. This heartwarming, entertaining story about Sara, James and Noah is well worth the read and while it can be read as a stand alone, reading in order will fill your heart entirely.
Sara and her son Noah are adorable. Looking for a place to call their own, a place they don’t have to look over their shoulders, a place where they fit in and can settle down. As a traveling nurse that is hard to do until Sara lands a job in Langston Falls, home of the Bennetts! While not really looking for love Sara also finds James Bennett…”He felt like coming home…It was a sense of peace and joy, better than any fairytale or dream.”
James Bennett is fresh off an unexpected break up. He has decided to just live his life and enjoy his father and siblings. He would be fine. With his father just released from the hospital after a heart attack that shook the entire Bennett family, James gets to meet the traveling nurse that will aid in dad’s recovery, but first he gets to entertain her child, Noah.
Sara and James meet under special circumstances, a momma bear protecting her cub. Such a cute and endearing way for these two to finally meet. And knowing this author and this series, happiness won’t be far behind…but first there is the little thing about Noah’s birth father. That bit will be the deciding factor in Sara’s decision to stay in Langston Falls or to continue her nomadic ways.
While I am sad that this series has ended, I am looking forward to other stories this author will bring us.
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Reading this book while waiting for my own medical diagnosis and results was rather difficult at first. It took me several days to get my head into this story and that is no fault of the author or the actual writing. As a mother of a childhood cancer survivor there is no way I would have been able to read this story while my son was going through the same chemo treatments as others in this story.
Almost half way through the book Tim Holland had an epiphany of sorts after his own medical crisis…”He was not going to let his fear stop him from living his life, even if things looked different than they did before.”
This story has just enough medical jargon to be realistic but basic enough for the reader to understand and not get lost in unknown medical terms. I absolutely loved the mystery in this book. The way the Chase Care team works together to discover the answers and save lives, gives readers and minor characters hope for a better future.
I was pleasantly shocked to find out this was book 6 in the Chase Care Series! I was able to understand the dynamic between many of the couples and the team themselves. Good to know I have more to read by this author and with these fun and determined characters.
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This is my first book by this author, and I am so glad I took a chance. Such a super cute, super fun, super sexy story and a great start for this series. Halfway through the story I knew there was more sunshine and rainbows than darkness and angst. However, there seemed to be an underlying current that something bad was going to happen. Was Giuliana going to ruin the chance or was Landon really a jerk in a gentleman’s clothing? Maybe I just read too many dark and stormy romances and I was projecting my fears onto these fun characters. I mean, vacations are supposed to be great right? And a vacation with your best friend in Turks & Caicos even better. Add in a little flirtation with a sexy man and now we have perfection. This story was a fun read and looks to be the start of something really good.
Devils’ Spawn Daddies is a new series, with Cutter being our first Daddy. Cutter is also a big bad biker who means business when he is protecting the woman he believes is his soul-mate. Detective Emily longs to be understood and appreciated, not only at home in her love life but also at work. Learning to keep the two separate is a full time job and one that Emily does not succeed at very well. While learning to accept herself, Emily must decide if being with Cutter is more rewarding than bringing down the Sons of Chaos and their crime ring. Choices are made and punishment will be served. The only question now is will Emily and Cutter survive?
Not my first DDLG story and not my first book by this author. Looking forward to the next Daddy story.
This is such a good story that involves great characters. A realistic group of friends whose dynamic is not what society deems as normal, but at the same time works for them. Being in a polyamorous relationship is not for everyone. Lachlan learns that relationships are different for different people and that’s ok. Molly just loves who she loves. She understands that everyone is different and has different needs and that’s ok. Sometimes love changes the way you see things.
This is not your average he/she romance. This story is about being accepted for being you. Loving who you want to love. Just generally trying to be happy. Some people in life can say they don’t care what others think but we all want to be loved and accepted. He, she, they, them…we. Love is love and this story shows that.
I like what this group of friends mean to each other. Safety, love, acceptance, home. I love the storyline of how Molly and Lachlan meet, and how their relationship develops. This is a great start to a new series, and I am looking forward to the next story.
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This author continues to bring us alpha males who only want to end the cruelty in the world and protect the ones they love. The 1st book in this 3rd duet is Elusive and it is book 5 in the Billionaire Bodyguard Series. The series and the duets should be read in order to fully understand The Family dynamics. Main character, Alexis, is a hairdresser who is trying to buy a business, live her life dream of owning a salon and just simply take care of those around her. Unfortunately, she finds herself on a list, a list no one wants to be on. Human trafficking is real, and this organization has made its way into Alexis’s life. What Alexis needs is a bodyguard! A chance meeting and now she has one! Sheldon, a bodyguard for the Larussio Crime Family, is already familiar with scumbags. His job is to protect billionaires and save unwilling victims from the depths of the depraved. This author knows how to bring us right into the crime world, how to protect us and provide us with a happy ending we didn’t even know we needed.
The next book is Tenacious, which should be Allie’s middle name! Allie is Alexis’ best friend and roommate. So, when Alexis became a target, so did Allie. Allie is an ER nurse who takes no lip from anyone. She gets the job done in a loving and caring manner and by doing so still saves lives. Another bodyguard with the Larussio family is Nick. Nick steps in to do his job of protecting and eliminating threats. However, Nick is a player and Allie has no time to play. But when these two meet all bets are off!
As there are more characters in the family, more bodyguards employed, I sure hope there will be more stories to come!
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This collection of “shorts” is a cute, sexy, easy read. Different couples, different shifters, different situations. All determined to get their mate.
This is not my first story from this author so I knew things would be steamy and interesting to say the least. Most of the stories in this collection I enjoyed more than others. With my favorite two being Gargoyle Mine and Haven. I would have loved a different ending for Release the Hellhound, but I did like the way Mate for Draco wrapped it up.
Many short stories are just a tease, a sample of a couple and their situation. Oftentimes I find it difficult when reading to get the full picture. A few of these shorts are that way, here’s hoping this author writes more about these couples because I really need more shark shifter and gargoyle stories!!
Some stories move at a natural pace but then the climax/ending gets slammed into the shortest time frame possible and feels rushed. Not this story. Equal pace through the entire book. I love it!
Waters and Kai are two very strong individuals. These two are just working together on the production of a movie. However, it is their first meeting when the sparks fly. I love their secret insta-attraction and how they try to fight their feelings. Waters is a Military guy, Navy Seal to be exact. Currently he works for The Tribe, which is a group of Navy Seals who work secret assignments trying to right the wrongs around the world. Kai is an up and coming Hollywood producer who takes no crap from anyone, respects those who respect her and is in general a good person who works hard. Kai is sent to The Tribe looking for a consultant to help with her film. Little does she know what is waiting for her over the next 3 months. 3 months is the time span of this entire book. This author throws all the feelings into that time frame. Love, light, despair, lust, anger, laughter.
This is the first book by this author and the first in the series entitled Deadman’s Tribe. Looking forward to reading more from this author and about this Tribe.
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Ava is the main character and is “a lost girl searching for a safe place to belong.” Because aren’t we all a little lost, looking for a place to belong? This story certainly hits all the feels. Even Ava is confused by her feelings as the story progresses. I love the way this story develops and how the characters’ feelings shift.
“Hatred and despair had morphed into something else…something savage.”
Kingston doesn’t seem as mean in this story, but we do learn more about his enemies, well Ava’s enemies. It seems Kingston was right about those wanting to hurt her. But it’s the who that adds to the twist of the knife!
Again, this author touches on some subjects that may cause questions within the reader. Anger, fear, repulsion, concern, lust, interest, confusion to name a few. This duet is violent, sexy in a rough way, and being a romantic at heart I can see the hope building for a happily ever after.
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How could she explain an attraction that shouldn’t exist? ~ Ava
This whole entire book has me feeling this way. Kingston is mean, deranged, broken and well, savage. He is the type of character that sees something he wants, and he takes it. There is no price limit, everything and everyone can be bought. Kingston has the funds, the means, and the ability to acquire anything and everything he wants. He wants Ava. So, he takes her. He uses her sleazy brother’s debt as the reason for taking her but throughout this story there is a deeper feeling, a deep fascination that Kingston has with Ava. Ava is all that is good. Is she perfect? Not really but she is close. She is a little naive in the world around her. But I like to think she lives in her own little world, trying to make a good life for herself while not causing harm to others. She is not skilled or even very knowledgeable about the world that her brother and Kingston live in. Crime, greed, violence, death. While she has known of Kingston most of her life, she doesn’t know him, until now. Which brings her much confusion. He has basically kidnapped her from her mundane safe life. And brings out feelings she didn’t know she had.
This author touches on some subjects that may cause questions within the reader. Anger, fear, repulsion, concern, lust, interest, confusion to name a few. This story is violent, sexy in a rough way, and being a romantic at heart I can see the underlying hope for a happily ever after. Even if the HEA means these two characters are far away from each other. This story is the first part of the duet so there is not a HEA …not even a happily ever after for now…
Already starting the 2nd part of this duet because the writing is so addicting.
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Thank you Via Mari for continuing to write such great stories!
The first part of this duet is about Damian and Bryanna who are sexy, sweet, determined, and delicious!
This story continues from books 1 and 2 and it is helpful to read in order. I liked how these characters are the main focus with a little help from their friends. Bryanna is tough and protective and soon learns that Damien is the same way, maybe even more so.
Mari’s writings continue to be an escape from the real world although human trafficking is becoming all too familiar in the real world, this story has a happier ending than real life, making it a great read.
The next part is Relentless, meaning never giving up. Layla is relentless in looking for her sister. Dereck is relentless in helping and protecting Layla. Even the bad guys are relentless in their human trafficking pursuits.
I enjoyed the banter between Layla and Dereck through-out the entire book. And I really like how Layla is such a tough woman. She can protect herself, find her sister and still love the man. Mari has created believable characters and a real-life world that is worth reading about.
While Relentless is not my favorite of Mari’s stories, it is still 4-star worthy. This story can be read as a stand alone since the previous characters are only slightly mentioned. But the Billionaire Bodyguard series is worth the read.
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This is a story that will make you laugh, cry, and sigh. Kellan and Milo are brothers. We only get to meet Kellan through his best friend, Benji’s eyes. And of course, through Milo’s eyes. See Kellan has passed away. And grief does terrible things. Guilt does terrible things. Death does terrible things.
Benji believes it is his fault that Kellan has died. Milo believes that isn’t the case. And when the two cross paths again a year later, boy, have things changed. The two used to be teenage boys but both have now grown into men. And the attraction is hard, very hard to deny.
Benji fights his attraction because Milo is still Kellan’s little brother. And those feelings just aren’t right. But when you’re “bad at being good” doesn’t anything really matter?
This story hits a lot of feels! It includes parents who are struggling, themselves, with the life after the death of their adult child. Parents who place blame on the kid “bad at being good”.
Highly recommend this book, especially if you like detailed MM action and sweet innocent love. Thankfully this author loves HEA.
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Cute kids story about a puppy that couldn’t find her howl. Luna soon discovers that being different is ok. She learns there are all kinds of differences. She also finds what she needs to be a howling success! This cute story also includes wonderful pictures bringing Luna and her friend to life. Easy to read and sweet for all ages.
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This story is the 2nd part and the ending to Wicked Games. Our main characters are Winter and Shane. Both of which we can love to hate for different reasons. Life is tough and if there are no boundaries, guidelines or even good examples for what is right and wrong, tragedies happen.
Winter had a tragic childhood; her sister was murdered as a child. That alone is enough to make anyone crazy. Without the help of parents, or any family, Winter channels her anger, fear and uncertainty on those around her. As a child that meant other children. In particular Shane. Fast forward many years and we have Wicked Games, book 1 in this duet. The two meet again but under different circumstances…thus bringing us the tragic twist of fate, with Wicked Ends.
Shane is the bully we love to hate. He has lived a pampered life as one of the Elite during high school. Football star, caring family, loads of money. As a child Shane was shy, quiet and under the protection of his cousins and brother. He became the target of bullies, and his biggest bully in particular was Winter. She made his life a living hell. Fast forward many years and Shane has grown into his body, toughened up and now becomes the bully. Revenge is sweet. However, there’s something about Winter that just doesn’t add up. Shane is confused by his feelings and what he discovers. Throw in a few family issues of his own, college as well, football requirements and Shane is close to the end of snapping himself.
Coming together these two help each other work through their related tragedy, they learn to love and that forgiveness is ok.
This story is the conclusion to this duet and sadly, the Hidden Valley Elite Series itself. All eight books are great, but I think this one is my favorite.
Can’t wait to see what else this author writes next!
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I love reading Via Mari’s billionaire stories. First there was The Prestian Series, then The Torzial Affair and now The Billionaire Bodyguards! While I have not read The Prestian Series (yet), I loved the Torzial Affair. The three series mix a little with the characters. You don’t have to read one to understand the others, but it sure helps, and Mari’s writing style makes you WANT to read every word she writes!
Wayward is about Sasha and Jay. Sasha is a little lost and well “wayward”. But with the help of Jay, she is able to figure out her own worth and eventually understands that she is not all on her own. I love the inter-connecting of the story lines and characters. Not only do you get to “meet” new ones, but you get to reconnect with old ones.
Undercover is just as good as Wayward. The action, the hotness, even the secrets being kept. It seemed that everyone was undercover for one reason or another! I kept trying to guess who the good guys were and who the bad guys were. Matt is a bodyguard. He is also working undercover trying to uncover some mafia secrets and save innocent people. He is good at what he does. It doesn’t hurt that he is delicious to look at.
Marenah is the twin sister of Sasha from book one, Wayward. (You really don’t have to read book one to read Undercover, but it sure doesn’t hurt.) Marenah’s family has many ties to the mafia, which includes secrets of their own. We know that her loyalty lies with her sister. We also know that Marenah is undercover, but who is she trying to help?! So many secrets!
Reading books by Mari makes good sense. These books are easy to read, adventurous, steamy and an easy way to escape reality.
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Sometimes there are books that will drop a nugget of inspiration, an ah ha moment, the exact right feeling at the exact right time. Arriving Home had such a nugget for me:
“Reminding myself how small we are in the expanse of the universe, sometimes it helps calm my overactive mind. Other times, it reminds me how it is all bullshit. Because I’m living and breathing in this moment, and I don’t need to minimize how a situation feels to me. I’m allowed to feel it” -Elijah
This MM story is a hope for love. The romance is sweet, sexy and just what every holiday needs. A quick and easy read, this book takes you to a winter wonderland resort for writers. Picture perfect settings are bound to inspire some romance for writer Elijah, who is coming off an abusive relationship, is having a writer’s block and is wondering if true love exists. The perfect storm. Austin on the other hand is the head chef at the resort and loves love but believes he will never find it. Sure they both enjoy sex but they both also are dreaming, yet unsure of, finding love. The two form a bond almost instantly but this author gives it a slow burn covered by pretending to be boyfriends. We all know that never works out like the characters think it will.
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Back during a time period where God centered lives, men carried guns, and women took care of families; life may have seemed simple and easy but for Joy, life had never been easy. Living her sheltered life in the city of Memphis, with her grandmother, didn’t do Joy any favors. After a series of unfortunate events, Joy must escape the city to Colorado. What she finds in the west is Marshall Jack. Jack is the lawman in town and he takes his job seriously. He loves his family and is trying his very best to make everyone happy. He realizes he needs help. Joy and Jack’s circumstances bring them together in a sweet love story. But like life the bad guy tries to ruin everything.
This story is a sweet western romance. A quick and easy read with a well written plot. Joy, Jack and the others are lovable characters. Looking forward to reading more of the Mail Order Bride Series.
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Thank goodness this is book 1 in this series because I certainly want to read more! I hope there is more magic and wolf transforming in the next book(s) because that is part of the magic! This story ends with a cliffhanger, not a happy for now ending but an actual cliff hanger…ugh what are all the secrets! What is going to happen!
Wolves and witches don’t mix well in this story until Tanjie the witch and Al the wolf meet. They have a connection. Seems like it might be a lust connection but maybe it’s something more.
Tanjie has just discovered she is a witch however she doesn’t know what that means in the grand scheme of everything. She is learning but not fast enough for her liking.
Alaric, Al, has always known he is a wolf and is next in line to be Alpha if he can figure out his allegiance and prove his strength and intent to his pack.
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Oh my! This story has so so so much pain and heartache.
Shane doesn’t seem like a troublemaking baddie. But he certainly finds himself in over his head with the police, with Winter, with revenge and with life in general.
Winter seems like a normal college transfer student with a few secrets and a “whoa is me” childhood. And then those terrible secrets are revealed. And the pain for the reader begins!
Once the secrets are out for both Shane and Winter, we can begin to understand their pain.
Sadly, Grandpa didn’t meet his demise in this story. He actually only showed up when needed and had very little to say…maybe next time. He is one character I love to hate.
I love the writing style of this author. We see the main characters’ points of view; each book is focused on one couple but still involves or mentions the couples we love from the previous stories. This cliffhanger will continue in Wicked Ends which sounds a little ominous, so waiting is painful!
Definitely need to read this series, Hidden Valley Elite Series, from the very beginning.
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Dylan is an 8-year-old boy on summer break. He has his heart set on being a detective. With his 5-year-old sister, Emily, their dog Theodore and a detective kit Dylan gets in the mail, Detective Dylan is looking for a mystery to solve. Luckily enough, his neighbor, Mrs. Lane, is missing her mail. The kids use their detective skills to solve the mystery while learning a few things about their neighbors and themselves.
This is a cute story with age-appropriate wording and simple illustrations to keep a young reader engaged.
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Becky and Glen were friends as kids. Tragic things happened while they were young adults, and the families became enemies. Crimes committed, prices paid, forgiveness earned. Well mostly. Becky didn’t know why everyone else forgave Glen for all his wrong doings, but she couldn’t. Until she tried harder. She looked into herself and tried a little harder to forgive, a little harder to get to know him. Friends turned enemies turned secret lovers.
I really enjoyed this story except the feelings the family had about Glen. They seemed very wishy-washy to me. The brothers, their wives and even Becky’s dad, seemed to feel one way, then felt another way and then again switched their opinions. I am happy with the way it all turned out but they kind of gave me whip lash with their emotions. Becky and Glen however, seemed to have their acts together.
My favorite quotes from this story came from memories of Becky’s mom.
~”every day you’re alive was a special occasion. Every second, every breath, a gift from God.”
~”treat yourself like a person worth special treatment. It was a form of self-care on a hard day.”
Moms know best and I bet she would have straightened this family out quickly.
This story is book 4 in the Bennetts of Langston Falls Series. This book can be read as a stand-alone but I definitely recommend the other 3 books as well!
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 Fowler2023-10-27 18:03:292023-11-22 08:21:42Reckless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 4) by KG Fletcher – Review by Shannon Fowler
This is book 7 in a series. New characters, a new situation but still a continuation from the other stories in this series.
Earl has a special way of writing that makes you feel as if you are a part of the story you are reading. I love chance encounters, like everything happens for a reason. We may never know what fate has planned but it will all work out in the end.
These characters are funny, determined and brave. They each have their flaws, but no one, even fictional characters, are perfect. Perfectly imperfect…well actually Fractured.
Can’t wait to read about the rest of the brothers in this club!
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 Fowler2023-10-20 06:52:202023-10-26 14:11:08Fractured Hearts-Prospect (Grimm Wolves MC Book 7) by D.M. Earl – Review by Shannon Fowler
This story is heartbreaking and sweet and so full of love and understanding. I love the way this author writes a flawed character in Adam. He may be a tough guy but he’s human and real. With real feelings and problems. I love that he finds himself at rock bottom and is able to rescue himself by asking for help. I love that he has “Hope”. Being a romantic at heart myself I believe everyone should have hope.
“Make every moment count” ~ Adam
“Use your head, but take notes from your heart. The head is no good without it.” ~ Mom
These quotes are not only from advice for the characters in this story but they are great pieces of advice for everyday readers! I like to say follow your heart but sometimes you must use your head.
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Pretty good story for my first book by this author. Historical romance is always a sweet fade to black kind of love story. Much too mild for my liking, but still good. This book has different story lines that I would think would cause confusion, but Woodson writes in such a way that each developing story was easy to follow, even when they began to connect and overlap.
Main character, The Earl himself, comes across as an adult, a grown man too old for shenanigans. While his reluctant guardian, Vanessa, the other main character, seems to attract trouble, or at least she is always in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Recommend this innocent historical romance with a twist.
Phoenix and Aspen have quickly become my favorite couple in the Hidden Valley Elite series. But that grandfather! What a…jem? Piece of work…ugh can’t wait to see what happens with him!
Phoenix certainly changes after the accident which is a nice twist for the most part. The details of his recovery are so believable and real. I could feel his pain. But I like to think everything happens for a reason. His accident turns things around not only for him but for those around him. Aspen is at a loss. Phoenix isn’t himself and she doesn’t know how to deal with the new him. Does she cut and run? Should she stick around and see what happens?
I love the choices these two make when it comes down to it! I can not wait to read more!
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 Fowler2023-09-29 06:45:402023-10-09 14:31:10Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannon Fowler
Mira/Vixen is the one that got away from Ironside/Lucas. And he is the one that walked away without a trace. But these two get a second chance to figure things out when the past brings them together to save a friend from prostitution and human trafficking.
I felt more of a connection to these characters than those from book 3. However, I did enjoy the reappearance of Taz later in this story. The Devil’s Handmaiden MC is a group of rough and tough females, who know how to take care of themselves and those they love. The women in this series love their “sisters”. The men are an added bonus who are also rough and tough as well. I love how colorful the characters are…literally, tattoos, hair. skin. This is a well-rounded family.
The story line for Vixen is heartbreaking because it is tough to think that this could be a real-life situation. Thankfully Vixen and her friends get a happily ever after.
Here’s hoping the rest of the girls get their story!!
This MC story is book 3 in the Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter series. While it has a good story line it is not my favorite. For some reason I just wasn’t feeling these characters. With that being said, I love how all the characters from the previous stories are still involved. The Club is more like a family and the “sisters” protect each other no matter what. I love that. This story, like the rest of the series, shows that family isn’t necessarily those related by blood.
Taz and her son, Teddy, are in trouble because the past never stays buried. With the help of her MC family and the Intruders MC, the past will have their hands full!
Recommend reading this series from the beginning and I am looking forward to what comes next for this tough group of women!
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