I struggled with getting into this book, not because it wasn’t well written or the characters were bad, quite the contrary. The flow of this book is not something I’m used to so it took me a few chapters to acclimate myself to it. There were also so many different characters and code names and storylines to keep up with that I found it possible to be easily confused from time to time. While I did not hate this book, it wasn’t a favorite for me, but I would absolutely give this author another chance to see if it was just this particular book or her writing style in general that isn’t my forte.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashlyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshly2023-01-29 23:57:592023-02-02 09:43:34Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Ashly Renner
A thrilling medical romance novel. Honestly didn’t expect this one. It wasn’t what I would have picked immediately but I wanted to try something different! Hunter and Selma are in a push and pull hampered by grief and secrets. Hunter is your hoped-for hero who has to overcome the obstacle of his grief and upended life. This one was a great one to get lost in and I couldn’t put it down!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2023-01-29 23:12:112023-02-02 09:43:21Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by April McCoy
What do you do when you fall for your best friends little sister? For Kasper, it’s have a hidden relationship until reality slaps him in the face at which point he breaks both their hearts, walking away. Six years later, Krysta still hates Kasper for what he did. At least that’s what she claims.
When trouble comes for Krysta, the truth must come out, letting the chips fall where they may in order to save her. Kasper plans to fight for Krysta, prove to her she is it for him. His timing couldn’t be worse though. Will Krysta be able to forgive Kasper? Can she open her heart to him again? Or will.she continue down the path she had put herself on?
While this is the third book.in the series and is able to be read as a standalone which wish I had read them in order. The character carry over and the histories.hinted at would probably add the book. The story is easy to follow and you don’t need the background for the.story to flow well? Just a personal preference. The book is well written and I would suggest giving it a read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah King2023-01-29 23:10:032023-02-02 09:43:14Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Sarah King
This book has so much going on…and it was hard to put down. It is quite a long read, so be prepared!
After losing his partner, Dr. Hunter Montgomery throws himself head-first into his job. When a face from his past enters his operating room, he is comforted by seeing Dr. Selma Bryant. They easily fall into a comfortable rhythm of working together. After a couple of years, they begin dating. But, when Selma runs into her abusive ex, she runs away by taking a humanitarian mission overseas. What happens next is something that had every ounce of my attention. An infectious disease begins spreading, it becomes apparent that something isn’t right and Hunter and his team will needs to get to the bottom of it before more people die. The virus begins to infect those around them, and both Selma and Hunter are forced to confront their pasts. Can they survive the virus? Can they survive against those working to keep them apart?
I enjoyed Hunter and Selma’s characters. They are both hard working and wanting to do whatever they can to help those around them. Once they get past the issue that drove them apart before Selma left…you can see that they will do anything to protect each other. However, some people are working against them at every turn. This book had so much going on…from secret military/medical missions, to bioterrorism, to vengeful exes, and there was even some romance. Overall, a good story that I found myself engrossed in until the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2023-01-29 22:17:032023-02-02 09:43:04Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Rosanna Ingram
I went back and forth if I wanted to read Chat Room with a View. I liked the synopsis, but it also sounded kinda creepy. I ended up giving it a try, because I kept coming back to it… I had a hard time getting into this book. I really liked the plot of the story, but I felt it was a little much. It got pretty dark and twisted in places, so a little of a warning on that for readers who are iffy. I also felt like there was too much psychological issues… like every main character seemed to have something…. off… about them- paranoid, dangerous, killer, bipolar, schizophrenic, depressed, something. Not all are clearly identified, but the author did a wonderful job giving us a view into their feelings and actions, which I was happy about. It gave more detail and depth to the book. The bark started dark, and seemed to get worse and worse… It was like watching an episode of Law and Order SVU mixed with 13 reasons why. There was just so much trauma and bad things going on. I did like how it addressed the nature vs nurture topic, and whether some things are learned behaviors, or genetic. Makes you think and wonder…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2023-01-29 21:49:572023-02-02 09:42:57Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
This is the first book I have read by Melinda Valentine, the title had me intrigued so I thought I would give it a try after reading the synopsis. While this is technically the third book in the Fear Inc series I wasn’t confused or lost on anything. Each book is a standalone but the characters from Volume one and two are both in this book. This is a dual perspective book, from Krysta and Kasper. Krysta is the younger sister of Paxton “Tank” from book two, seven years ago she and Kasper started a secret relationship that ended when she revealed to him that she was pregnant with his child. Kasper is Tank’s best friend, they both work for Max from book one, at Fear Incorporated. The book starts with a flashback to six years earlier, she was happier than ever with Kasper but after a week finally had to tell him she was pregnant but was hopeful. Kasper being known as a lady’s man reacted very badly to being told he was going to be a father, leaving Krysta no choice but to walk away from the relationship. Because of Tank and Kasper’s friendship they remained in each other’s orbits. After a traumatic even in which Krysta saves the lives of her brother and Cori, his girlfriend, she struggles in her healing journey. She’s been dating Bentley, an overall good guy, but he doesn’t give her butterflies in her stomach or make her smile when he calls. After Krysta shows up at Fear Inc to visit her brother Kasper later sees her at a restaurant getting lunch with her ex from high school, forcing himself to stay civil he confronts them forcing them to say goodbye. Following Krysta to the parking lot he can’t stop himself as he walks up to her kissing her pouring the past six years of longing into the kiss. Even after all this time she is still the only woman he has ever truly loved and he decides in that moment that he will do whatever it takes to get a second chance with her, a real one this time no hiding it and no secrets. What happened to their baby? How will Kasper react to finding out Krysta is seeing someone? Will they ever get their second chance? The world the author creates was wonderful, but the characters were amazing. The characters feel so real that when they hurt you can feel their pain leaping off the pages. At only 148 pages this book was a great weekend read and I look forward to going back and learning about Max and Paxton’s stories in volume one and two.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75359096-fear-inc” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Fear Inc.: Volume Three” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672185160l/75359096._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75359096-fear-inc”>Fear Inc.: Volume Three</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15109784.Melinda_Valentine”>Melinda Valentine</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5307301794″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> After six long years will Kasper and Krysta get their happily ever after? When Krysta was a teenager she fell in love with her brothers best friend. Rather than ruin a good friendship they kept their relationship secret. After seeing the love of his life be thrown into the back of a van, Kasper knew it was time to fess up to what she truly meant to him. I enjoyed this book and was able to read it in one sitting. I hate to admit it but I haven’t read any of the other books in this series, however I will definitely be checking them out. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
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-Alba2023-01-29 21:03:002023-02-02 09:42:28Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
This is the fourth book in the series. I unfortunately did not read the rest of the series when I picked out this book. However, I had no problem getting sucked into the story and getting to know the characters. I’m sure it would have been even better to read the whole series in order but sometimes it just doesn’t happen. The author writes in a way that you can feel like you’re in the locations described in the book. All of the characters in the family and the author’s world building creates a story you can’t get enough of.
I really enjoyed getting to know Tripp who has a secret love for Soleil, his younger sister’s best friend. But things aren’t so easy when Soleil wants nothing to do with him. When Soleil need help to find out the truth about her past and requests help from Red Cage, it brings some dangerous consequences that Tripp and his family’s business help work through for Soleil.
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 Melano2023-01-29 20:55:002023-02-02 09:42:19The Golden Garza (Red Cage Book 4) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Betsy Melano
I can’t lie, this was a hard one for me. At first anyways. I am part of my local fire department as an EMR and all the medical stuff just felt very real. I cried every time I read 3 sentences at about 17% of the book. I didn’t know if I could get past it. But I pushed past it and I ended up really enjoying the storyline and the complexity of the characters. I laughed as well as cried, rejoiced with the wins and got angry when the sinister plans came to light. I will be reading more and I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emmye Marihughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmmye Marihugh2023-01-29 19:22:332023-02-02 09:41:42Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Emmye Marihugh
Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin. OMG. I loved this book and I think I may have a new favorite author! I have loved every book in this series and while I recommend reading them in order they can be read as stand alone books. This is the story of Elizabeth Benoit who is fairly new at being a Sheriff but not new at the Sheriff’s department. Deputy Lila Dayne is a deputy sheriff and she and the sheriff work well together. When a new murder happens and it brings back bad memories of a few cold cases they have Deputy Payne and Sheriff Benoit take notice. One of those cold cases was the murder of Sheriff Benoit’s best friend who is also the sister of one of Benoit’s Deputies. This new case is causing a lot of bad memories to come to light and the previous sheriff is tied to them all. Can Sheriff Benoit solve this case before more innocent people die and can she finally put away the old sheriff. Cleaning up the Sheriff’s department is her goal but if she can solve murders at the same time that’s even better. Be prepared to read this book in one sitting, its that good!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-01-29 18:36:012023-02-02 09:41:30Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Tausha Treadway
This is a full psychological thriller on steroids. It has it all dysfunctional family drama and classic teenage drama gone wrong. This is a fast paced read. Gripping you in from the start and keeping hold of you to the end. Recommend to those who love a great thriller.
This is a full psychological thriller on steroids. It has it all dysfunctional family drama and classic teenage drama gone wrong. This is a fast paced read. Gripping you in from the start and keeping hold of you to the end. Recommend to those who love a great thriller.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2023-01-29 18:26:142023-02-02 09:41:22Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Nina Maes
25 years ago a sinister murder took place that no one was able to solve and it seems someone has struck again. Elizabeth Benoit just had an Appendectomy and is recovering at home on Halloween when everything goes wrong and a murder way too similar to another one in this town comes to light The characters in this story are well built, the story is well developed and intriguing and keeps you reading and even though this is Book 3 I didn’t feel like I was missing too much by not having read the other 2 though now I will have to go qnd check then out. Well done mystery Thriller. Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2023-01-29 16:22:592023-02-02 09:40:38Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Revuhiew by Melissa Saxton
A small rural community tries to withstand well-meaning outsiders. The well-meaning outsiders are uncovering corruption at the highest levels of the county government. Crimes from a quarter-century ago come full circle. It becomes a battle of vengeance versus justice, as both heroes and anti-heroes race against time. This is a fabulous stand-alone read, but readers will be thrilled to learn this is actually the third book in a series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2023-01-29 15:57:572023-02-02 09:40:10Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Alison Risher
This is book 3 in this series, but I feel it could be read as a standalone. Yet I do recommend the first 2 books. Wonderfully written, gripping police crime thriller that you won’t want to put down. Lots of good twists and turns, keep you on the edge of your seat book. Mystery, murder, vengeance and suspense all the makings of a great book. I can’t wait to read more in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Toni Sellershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngToni Sellers2023-01-29 14:37:232023-02-02 09:39:51Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Toni Sellers
This has its crazy good moments and its not so good moments. I liked the idea of the story but the delivery left me with a lot of thoughts. I struggled to stay focused in the middle and actually keep reading after that. There are so many times I thought “what is wrong with these characters?” because they keep starting sentences telling someone information then just run away after the first few words. Does the Sheriff even know this town and its occupants? Why is a Deputy running the show and telling the higher ups what to do and how to act? Some of this one I understood but not her mean streak, secrets and just overall pushiness to her senior officers and others. The ending felt like the author was going for too much shock factor and trying to tie loose ends up that just don’t make sense. I did mention good moments and those were the beginning while trying to figure out the original murder. I thought this book is going to be good! The ending also brought action, suspense and drama that really picked the pace back up.
Overall this is an okay story. It held my interest for a bit but mostly I just wanted it to end. I have not read the other books in this series. Maybe that would have helped with some of the actions of the characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2023-01-29 11:29:092023-02-02 09:39:04Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Lisa Helmick
Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Jessica Stone
So if you cannot tell by the title this is book number 3 in an ongoing motorcycle MC romance series. It’s the first novel I’ve read from this author but I do believe now I will be going back to read the first two, but I don’t personally feel like you have to read the first two books to enjoy this one. There are characters brought in from previous books who spark intrigue but nothing to confusing.
Krysta is young and dumb and in love with her older brothers best friend, recipe for disaster right? They try and try but as all good things, somethings got to give, thus a steamy relationship begins between Krysta and Kasper. But as the going get tough, the tough(Kasper) get gong, when Krysta unexpectedly gets pregnant, young dumb and in love, Kasper drops her like a sack of potatoes, breaking not only her heart but her trust.
Fast forward 6 years in the future, Krystas finally moved on, though never able to forgive or forget her heated past with Kasper she’s engaged and … happy…. As life progress and Kasper has grown he’s finally ready to be the man for Krysta that he couldn’t be all those years ago, which is great for him, but Krysta is not so easy to forgive the hurt she suffered from him. Will she ever be able to? Can they have a relationship or will life, her brother and the MC come between what always been simmering between them.
I feel like this book focuses a lot on Krysta and jaspers relation ship but there is a little action/drama between them and a rival family who have cause issues in the past that throws a little fun twist in there. I love the macho, I won’t let anyone hurt you, protector vibes.
I think that the chemistry between the characters was fantastic, Krysta is a wonderful intelligence, strong willed FMC with a head on her shoulders and the brains to not only know she deserves better but demand it. Kasper… started off as kind of a dingus in my book, he really dropped the ball with his whole, I’m not meant to be a dad, can’t own up to his choices/consequences thing and when he first started to “pursue”, admit feelings for Krysta again I was not in his corner, but as the story progressed, he redeemed himself and I now approve.
Wonderful read, it’s steamy, fun, playful, heavy at times, has a side of action, there’s more than a few gasp worthy moments, 100% worth a quick read. This author knows what she’s doing, 10/10 would recommend this series if you’re new to MC romance type books, this will suck you in!
Fear Inc: Volume 3, Melinda Valentine, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Suspense, Jessica Stone, January 2023
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessicahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica2023-01-29 08:05:402023-02-02 09:38:38Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Jessica Stone
This is not my first book by this author but it has just become one of my favorites. I have enjoyed this author’s books from the first one I picked up. I enjoy how they are able to pull me into the story with their attention to details. They make the story realistic and entertaining. This book is no different. This is a well written story where a young female is killed in the same manner as a previous female. On top of that Elizabeth’s sister turns up missing. This is where the story picks up and takes off. The suspense and twists and turns are like no other. They had me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next. This is a fast paced story that is not only hard to put down but one you don’t want to miss. The characters are relatable and brought so much to the story. I really enjoyed this suspenseful mystery. 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 Wagner2023-01-29 06:51:562023-02-02 08:54:25Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Chatroom with a View is a story with a ton of twists and turns. The main storyline is about Troy and the idea that he inherited a gene that makes him evil like his father and grandfather. The story starts out with a grisly scene in a cabin in the woods. It then morphs into Troy getting revenge on two girls who bullied him in high school while a psycho girl falls for him and is intent on making him belong to her. Through it all, he has a great friend in Stitch who helps him through many unfortunate events. This book is a litte far fetched and at times seems like there is just too much going on, but overall the story line is interesting and the characters are well developed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2023-01-29 00:57:122023-02-02 09:38:16Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Tanya Wall, January 2023
The was a intense fast paced thriller. I haven’t read the first two books and didn’t feel lost following the characters as there was great development and background information but I will be going and reading the first two. I always love a series that follows two strong woman and Lila and Elizabeth do not disappoint. You will not be able to put this book.
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 Glaspie2023-01-28 21:50:052023-02-02 09:37:59Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Amanda Glaspie
Like second book it kept me enthralled. It’s also fast paced and easy read like previous book is serious. I highly recommend. It’s like history repeats itself with a different murder but similar case. I highly recommend you won’t be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Diazhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Diaz2023-01-28 21:36:182023-02-02 08:59:45Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Renee Diaz
You know that feeling when you open a book and you just get lost !? When retelling the story you talk a mile a minute so you can say as much as you can !? You get so involved that you want to tell anyone who will listen about it !? When you tell people about it they want to know how you know these people because you’re so involved !? Well this is Finding Starlight ❣️📕
I just loved the cover ! I love that there was a bookstore involved and the characters become friends and family 🥰📕
Ellawyn ( what a beautiful name) is on the run from her abusive boyfriend and leaves everyone and everything behind and starts her healing in the quaint town of Quimby Grove .
She discovers Finding Starlight , a bookstore owned by Benji ,who is such a sweetheart and it serves the most delectable treats . Ellawyn is there everyday from open to close and always on the same spot , Benji leaves her to paint and heal . It’s all her fault I started craving grilled cheese sandwiches and vanilla lattes 🤷♀️😂
Benji receives life altering news and his grandson Beckett comes home and when he shares the news I just have a meltdown and my heart breaks into a million pieces but this little family draws close and face it head on but a man obsessed with Ellawyn intervenes in an evil and unkind way and I will not give his name as he doesn’t deserve any acknowledgment and his ticket to the first pits of hell is booked !
While Ellawyn , Beckett , Benji and Max were my people there were other folks that warmed my heart like the kind nurse that helped our Benji and Becketts dear secrestary 🌸
Love is light and Beckett and Ellawyn overcome the darkness and these two people are deserving of every ounce of love and while I didn’t want their story to end I was happy to let them go to live their HEA because I want to see what happens in Max’s life , he’s a catch and the lady who wins his heart is one blessed lady 😍
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2023-01-28 21:03:532023-02-02 09:37:36Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Heidi Sturgess
Okay I don’t know what this author puts in their books but I am obsessed! This Benoit and Dayne mystery has you thrown into the story from the very first page! When a murder resembles one from 25 years earlier, old suspicions are brought back to life. With Lila being an outsider with no previous knowledge of the earlier murder, can she help solve this one?
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This book grabbed me from the very beginning, and I read it all in one sitting! It was so captivating and I was absolutely engrossed the entire time. I didn’t realize this was a series so I am very glad to be able to go back and read them all in order. Even without reading the first two, I feel like I was able to follow along well and didn’t take away from the amazing storyline. I feel that I pick up on clues and can guess what happens next in mysteries, but this one had me puzzled and clueless the entire time! I highly recommend picking this fast-paced book up and I’m headed to start at the beginning of the series now!
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I had not read the previous books in the series, as it stated this was a standalone story, but I will absolutely be reading the first 3 books immediately. This was a fantastic story about Tripp and Soleil in the Red Cage series. The author did an amazing job of setting up the history between the two characters, as well as their individual backgrounds. Being his little sister’s best friend, Soleil has always had a crush on Tripp, but he always made it clear that he found her annoying. The steamy slow burn between them, in the background of the danger and mystery, created a pager turner I couldn’t put down. The story had excellent pacing and each time you thought everything was resolved, the author threw another twist. I also adored the secondary characters and I can’t wait to see Tillie get her own story and discover the mystery X. I highly recommend this story and can’t wait to see what else the author has in store for this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2023-01-28 20:23:032023-02-02 09:36:55The Golden Garza (Red Cage Book 4) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
A girl turns up dead and takes everyone back to two friends who died 25 years ago. A killer seems to have struck again. As the investigation goes on, it seems this is larger than anyone in this small town would have ever dreamed.
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 Sayers2023-01-28 19:54:392023-02-02 09:36:47Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Paula R Sayers
I do like it. Throws you right in the first page. Love how blunt the author writes. It did take me a bit to get the groove of the book since I’m jumping in at book 3. I did put everything together still a great book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carisahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarisa2023-01-28 18:36:002023-02-02 09:36:39Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Carisa Saenz-Videtto
A gripping and suspenseful crime thriller which kept me hooked from start to finish. Having read and enjoyed the previous books in this series, I am familiar with the main characters, Elizabeth Benoit and Lila Dayne. I was looking forward to reading about their next case, and I was not disappointed. When a young woman is killed in the same circumstances as a death from twenty five years earlier, it’s more than a case of Déjà vu for Sheriff Elizabeth Benoit. The previous victim was Elizabeth’s best friend and Deputy Kyle Lundquist’s older sister, and Elizabeth has never stopped trying to catch her killer. Elizabeth is convinced that the crooked ex-Sheriff was involved in the crime, but although she has a thick file on him she knows she needs irrefutable proof. Due to the legal consequences of Elizabeth being too close to the case, Deputy Detective Lila Dayne takes charge. However, she can’t seem to pin down their main suspect despite using all her investigative skills. When prominent members of the community begin to disappear, Elizabeth is back on the case, but things turn personal when her sister then goes missing. Benoit and Dayne must catch the killer, and end up in a showdown that’s been brewing for decades in Eckardt County. The storyline had me turning the pages well into the night, and the plot twists kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story. The descriptive narrative brought both the setting and characters vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story. This was a real page turner of a novel, and one which I recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-01-28 16:28:572023-02-02 08:47:44Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is the first Mystery I have read in a long time and OMG I am so glad I did! I was totally hooked from the very first sentence right to the very last word. This is a totally captivating read filled with interesting characters and a fantastic storyline that will keep you hooked and on the edge of your seat the whole way. Elizabeth and Lila are such strong determined women who will let nothing stop them from getting to the truth! You will be on their side every step of the way. I found myself wanting to know more about some of the other characters as well, Rafe and Kyle for example, so I will definitely be finding the rest of the books in this series. This is the 3rd book of this series and I do think that it can be read as a standalone because I totally enjoyed it and followed along with no issue even though I had not read the previous books. I will however be going back and reading the previous books because of how much I truly enjoyed this one. This amazingly talented author definitely has a new fan in me! I just can’t wait to read more!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2023-01-28 16:02:212023-02-02 09:36:23Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Jules Herbert
Straight for the Kill is book number 3 in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series by Winter Austin. In this installment, Sheriff Benoit’s past comes back to haunt her when a body is found that shows strong similarities to previous murders. One previous murder was someone close to Benoit which motivates the sheriff even further. As more members of the community disappear, Deputy Dayne and Sheriff Benoit must use all of their abilities to find the killer. Then, Sheriff Benoit’s own sister goes missing. Can Benoit and Dayne find the killer in time to save Benoit’s sister, or does the killer get away? Find out in Straight for the Kill. Just like the previous books, the characters are relatable with very realistic feelings. The reader can feel the emotions of the characters. This book is a gripping read full of twists and turns. I did not want to put the book down and it left me wanting more from Winter Austin. The series just keeps getting better and better. Each book could be read as a standalone as Winter Austin does a fantastic job of ensuring the reader knows the important aspects in each backstory. It is a page turning, at the edge of your seat, police thriller. I highly suggest picking up a copy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Breanne Christianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBreanne Christian2023-01-28 13:01:402023-02-02 09:36:09Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Breanne Christian
Book two in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery series, Hush, My Darling can either be read by itself, or after the first book. Winter Austin does a fantastic job of filling the reader in with needed information from the first book. In this installment, Deputy Lila Dayne’s past comes to haunt her. She narrowly escaped from her prospective killer the first time, and now a new body turns up which makes Lila believe that her killer has found her in her new town. Her reaction to the find causes other members of the department to question her ability to continue being a deputy. Will Lila be able to prove that she is stable enough to continue with her job, or will the killer succeed in taking her down? Find out in Hush, My Darling. Hush, My Darling is full of twists, turns, and relatable characters. The reader can feel right along with the characters. Lila’s fear is almost palpable through the pages. Winter Austin does an amazing job creating a visual of both the physical and emotional aspects of the story. This story is gripping and a page turner. I absolutely loved every moment of this story. I did not want to put it down. It is full of mystery, tragedy, twists, and turns. If you do not pick up a copy, you are missing out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Breanne Christianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBreanne Christian2023-01-28 12:49:292023-02-02 09:36:02Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Breanne Christian
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