Gage Westbrook is a broken man who has moved to a new town looking for a fresh start. When he is thrown into his cousin Mace’s group known as The Crew, the last thing he expected was to meet someone who could potentially make him whole again. Lily McMillan is a woman who had her heart ripped out and stomped on by the man who she thought would be her forever. When she lays eyes on her good friend Mace’s cousin she wasn’t expecting to feel an intense connection. Will these two be able to put together their broken pieces or is their relationship doomed before it even starts?
I liked the flow of this book and the relationship between the best friends. It captured what I have always thought best friend should be. The author did a great job and I look forward to the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2021-08-29 23:40:152021-08-31 09:05:29Ride For Me -Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
I have seen countless reviews for this book claiming that five stars simply aren’t enough to explain how amazing it is.. and I am in 100% agreement with all of these reviewers! A.K. did such an amazing job with this story and I am looking forward to going through everything she has to offer and absorbing every word. Adam and Maddie’s story is something incredible. He has a tough history and is hard to approach, grumpier than a normal 30-something-year-old man, and has forgotten all the potential good he has to offer. Maddie has been struggling with her family about her life choices for as long as she can remember and feels as though she cannot please them while staying true to herself. It is in the peace they find watching each other and getting to know each other that they are able to slowly put themselves back together and push past those hard things to create better futures for themselves. Slow burn is an adequate description of this story, but it is ABSOLUTELY worth the wait.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tamisha Janayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTamisha Janay2021-08-29 10:30:352021-08-30 15:34:47Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Tamisha Janay
Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride is book two of the Breathing Hearts series. I read this book in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down!
Maddie’s new neighbor is kind of a mystery. She never sees him leave and she hasn’t even met him. She finally sees him in passing and boy is he rude.
Maddie is trying to work through her failure at dancing and her lack of support from any of her family. Luckily, he grandmother left her the house with the great view of the beach. Adam moved to hideout and live with his grief and guilt. Both of them have their own demons to work through but they are certainly drawn together. After all Maddie does say “Your broken parts were made to fit mine”. Adam has made a lot of progress after a few weeks but when Maddie invites him to her mom’s birthday party things go off the rails. Will these two be able to work passed all their baggage to be together?
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were great. They held so much emotion you couldn’t help but feel it for them. I highly recommend this book!
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Slow Burn: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Breathing Hearts Book 2) by A.K. MacBride is a sweet, sad and funny story. A beachfront cottage and a sexy but grumpy neighbour. This is a heart-breaking and heart-warming tale where an unlikely pair who can’t stand each other but are attracted to each other navigate one another. There is a lot of emotions in this story and both of our characters have had tragedy and loss in their lives, but can they come out the other side in one piece? It is told in dual POV which gives it more depth and understanding of the characters. The true hero in this story is Fugly who will melt your heart and have you laughing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2021-08-28 22:48:072021-08-30 14:49:16Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Jenni Bishop
Slow Burn is the second book in the Breathing Hearts series by A.K MacBride. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. MacBride, so I was interested to see what she had to offer. I like a good slow burn romance and the premise sounded quite promising, so I soon found myself with a copy of my own, ready to explore between the covers. What I found was a wonderful story full of emotion, self-doubt, pain, starting over, self-discovery, chemistry, sizzle, romance, and hope. Adam hides his pain behind a gruff and grumpy exterior. His past is a painful burden that weighs heavily on his soul. Maddie’s dreams of a career in dancing- but has gotten a little stuck in her small-town life. Adam pushes people away using rudeness as a way of ensuring no one gets too close. But he wasn’t prepared for the spark of life that Maddie brings into his stagnant and moody world. Will Maddie be able to break down his defences enough to take a chance on love? Or will insecurity, pain, and self-doubt destroy any possibility of happiness? Like I said earlier, this is a slow burn romance- and at times this story felt extra slow. There were moments of frustration where I wanted to shake these two and tell them to get their act together. But thankfully this didn’t detract too much from my overall enjoyment of the story.
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 Hayes2021-08-28 11:58:542021-08-30 14:10:19Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride – Review by Angela Hayes
Slow Burn is book two in the Breathing Hearts series by A.K. Macbride. The pendulum swung in every emotional direction in this story. There was humour, sadness, tension, conflict, and a whole plethora of feels for a reader to bask in. The story was engaging and addictive. The characters were lovable and ridiculously entertaining. This story made me deliriously happy and kept me on edge for hours. I totally immersed myself in this vibrant cast and got lost in the journey. A stunning addition to a series that is becoming a passion of mine. 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Wilkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Wilkin2021-08-26 04:21:262021-08-29 23:59:48Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Tracy Wilkin
I enjoyed this enemies to friends romance story. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning by the characters. I look forward to seeing what is next for this author. The author’s use of details gave the story not only a realistic feel but also made it come to life. I enjoyed how the characters are connectable and made the story engaging. This is a fast paced story that I had a hard time putting down. It is an easy, fun and entertaining story. There is a new neighbor in the neighborhood. He is hot, steamy but he is also full of attitude and rude. How hot will things get with these characters? Will someone get burned? I enjoyed the growth and chemistry throughout the story. I really enjoyed this story and what the characters brought to the story. 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 Wagner2021-08-24 16:22:112021-08-25 11:32:19Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Author of romances that leave you with ALL the feels.
She likes her coffee big and strong and her chocolate sinfully dark.
Living in a small town in South Africa, she’s afforded the luxury of being surrounded by mountains and waking up to birds singing their morning songs.
In addition to her coffee and chocolate obsession, she can’t say no to cheesecake or pastry.
When she is not creating emotional reads that tug on heartstrings, she’s busy being a wife to her best friend and a mom to a sassy little girl (whom she wouldn’t want any other way).
She just so happens to love stalkers, so visit her website www.akmacbride.com to see all the different ways you can get your stalk on.
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Liam Davenport is a workaholic who has his dream of making partner in his sights. He doesn’t want or need any distractions which is exactly what his assistant will be.
Kendall Tate is the lucky lady that gets to be the assistant to Liam. He may be easy on the eyes, but he is a jerk. It seems that no matter what she does it is never good enough.
This was a a good story. There were a few times where I felt kind of fed up with Liam being a jerk, but once we got a glimpse into his background it completely changed my way of thinking. By the end of the book I felt that these two had balanced each other out very well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2021-06-15 23:27:062021-06-16 07:26:43Miss Understanding (The Miss Series Book 1) Audio Book by Aubrey Bondurant – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
When a broken heart causes Danish real estate heir Soren Lund to reexamine everything, he leaves behind his privileged life in Europe and sequesters himself in a tiny fishing village in Costa Rica. There he realizes that he doesn’t like the man he was becoming, and when former professional surfer Elena Sol saves his life, he embraces his second chance at life–and love–fully.
Now he’s living a life he could have never imagined, pursuing his dreams of developing eco-friendly boutique hotels, indulging in his newfound passion for surfing, and healing his heart with the beautiful and inspiring Elena Sol.
But when a new surf contest starts up in their small town of Playa Hibisco, Elena’s dream of being a world champion is reignited, while the contest’s presence also brings her ex to town. Suddenly, Playa Hibisco is too small for the three of them.
When Soren is offered a dream business opportunity in New Zealand, he decides to tempt Fate’s hand, and when two women from his past walk into his life, he’ll be forced to reexamine his life once again.
Aviva loves to bring diverse, inspiring, sex positive characters to life, and looks forward to the day when her daughter can read BECKONED and see herself reflected in its pages. She believes consent is a must, condoms are sexy, food is culture, and travel is mind-expanding. Avocado toast, coconut lattes, and Korean spas are her favorite indulgences, and she is a die-hard Angeleno. A voracious reader, you can find a list of her favorite books at avivavaughn.com/about
She combines her passion for Jane Austen’s multi-faceted, flawed characters with her love for food and travel to bring you BECKONED: slow burn, second-chance romance inspired by food, travel, and Austen.
She loves statement jewelry, rescue animals, and kind people, and hates talking about herself in the third person.
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