Street-savvy Aimee, a woman content in the life of simplicity she has managed to survive with, finds herself in the precarious situation of saving someone on one of her courier jobs. Little does she know, Aimee has just saved Sheikh Qadir Saif-Ad-Din – a royal. Soon, the unlikely couple finds themselves falling for each other – but that doesn’t mean everything is about to fall into place… This was a wonderful read! I always love a good romance, but the action and overall flow of the story went beyond the typical sweetness of a solid romance and transformed the tale into an amazing story! Many romantic-suspense books fall short of the mark, with either too much romance or not enough, but this one had it all – as well as the added bonus of great world-building and intricate characters. If you’re looking for a burning romance with the added spice of adventure, this is the book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Gonzalez2022-07-31 12:23:212022-08-01 14:46:31Something About Aimee (Girls From the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Amanda Gonzalez
This is the 2nd book in this great BDSM series. This was the book that has caught my eye but seeing that it was the second book in the series I decided to read the series in order. Each book can be read as a standalone but I chose to read I order as the main couple from book 1 appear in this book and the hero from this book Kurt appears in book one. I loved book one and as soon as I was finished I jumped straight into this book. Having met Kurt in book 1, I was really intrigued to read his story. Maybe it wasn’t mentioned in the first book, or maybe I missed it but I assumed Kurt was much older when reading book one. Kurt is a really amazing character to read about, I thoroughly enjoyed reading his story and see him get the HEA he truly deserved with Arely. Arely had crushed on Kurt as a teenager and unknown to her the feeling was entirely mutual. When they meet 12 years later so much has changed. I loved reading their story. A expected with a BDSM story, the sex scenes are hot and steamy but this book is about so much more than the sex scenes. A fantastic read. Definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2022-07-31 09:40:302022-08-01 14:44:39Undeniable (Central Florida Stories Book 2) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Karyn Taylor
There was a lot of things I loved about this book. Bobbi and rose were 2 strong female charters in this story, which I loved. I feel in love with max from the beginning, his love and care for Max! The story had a ton suspense, action, and romance. I did have a few issues. The different point of views seemed to be alot for this book, and I felt the villains point of view was unnecessary to plot. There also seems to be alot of “fluff”, I had a hard time staying focused and kept having to start pages over because I would zone out. It just didn’t hold my intention well.
The book did leave off with a large cliff hanger so I will definitely be reading the next book in the series. I hope that some of the issues I had don’t continue.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Allison Davishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAllison Davis2022-07-31 09:32:032022-08-01 14:44:15Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Allison Davis
This is the first book in a BDSM series by an author that was new to me. It was actually the blurb of the 2nd book in the series that caught my eye, so I decided to read the books in order. They can be read as standalones but I know that the main characters from this book also appear in the second so for me the decision was made to read in the order they were written. I’m really glad that I decided to read this book and not just read book 2 as I really loved Joe and Hunter’s story. At the beginning both characters come across as quite cold and calculating, but as you get to know the real characters as the story progesses, you really see their true qualities shine through. I grew to love both these characters and was really rooting for them to get the HEA they deserved. Being a BDSM story, as you may imagine the sexy times are HOT. The author does a great job of having Dominant Joe bring out the true submissive in Hunter and it really made for some compelling reading. 100% recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2022-07-31 09:15:502022-08-01 14:43:01Deception (Central Florida Stories Book 1) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Karyn Taylor
Move over, Fairy Tale Princess! Here comes Wheels! Sultry, Smart, Suave, Sly, and Sexy. I cannot wait to see what the other Girls from the Street get into. This made me crave a life in the city, zooming through the streets on a board of my own. I instantly fell in love with the characters and wanted to know them more. You will not be disappointed.
Something About Aimee, Girls from the Street Series, S.E. Smith, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Suspense
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Codi Parhamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCodi Parham2022-07-30 08:27:302022-08-01 14:21:56Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Codi Parham
Master Sergeant Kurt Allendorf is living with survivor’s guilt and regret. The regret is different. He regretted walking away from her, the only woman for him. Kurt knew that his lifestyle and the scars that he was left with after his time in the military made him wrong for her. He didn’t even know where she was or how to find her. Did he want to find her? Could he handle knowing that she couldn’t love him or would it break him?
Arely Bernal needed a change in her life after all the tragedy. Accidents claimed the lives of her father and brother, cancer claimed her mother years later. Arely tries to restart her life in a new city with a new job. On a random day when she is leaving her job, she is kidnapped. Luckily, she and the others she finds herself confined with were rescued. Arely relies on her childhood friend for a safe place to hide out. By chance, Arely decides to apply for a job at a club, soon discovering that Kurt is a co-owner. Arely continues to face threats from the kidnappers. Kurt’s protective and dominant sides show as he designates himself as Arely’s protector.
This book moves fast and keeps you guessing. You think you know and then you don’t know, and then blam!!! The twists are worth it. The heat and steam will curl your pages or melt your screen. Even though this book is long, it felt like it was a quick read. I was hooked and didn’t want to put it down. I couldn’t believe it ended so quickly. Amazing story. I enjoyed this book a great deal!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2022-07-29 17:00:142022-08-01 14:04:26Undeniable (Central Florida Stories Book 2) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by M Policicchio
I finished this book in a day. I could not put it down, I just had to know what happens next. Aimee is strong and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her friends and family. When she stops an assassination attempt against Qadir, she is now the target. Qadir cannot believe he was saved by a woman but the thing he does known is that he wants her. They come from two very different lives, can they put their differences aside and find love?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amelia Stansellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmelia Stansell2022-07-29 08:53:292022-08-01 13:56:55Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Amelia Stansell
This author has another hit on her hands! I have read her Secure series and enjoyed them very much. This one was no different. Bobbi finds herself, along with her partner Rose, hunting a serial killer. This killer has a type and unfortunately Bobbi fits it perfectly. Bobbi is simultaneously trying to gain the respect of her partner, fight her attraction to detective Buckley and catch the perpetrator before he strikes again. Will she be able to prove to Rose that she belongs in the detectives squad? Will they catch the killer or will Bobbi be his next victim?
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-Alba2022-07-28 23:18:272022-08-01 13:48:52Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
I cannot say enough good things about this author or this book in particular!
I have not read this author before now and now I am hooked! I cannot get enough! I also cannot wait for the next book in this series.
The intensity of this book just jumps off the pages! The emotions of each character is so vividly felt and the story line has a hook from start to finish! There are villains, crime and mystery… just what every good story needs!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kay Striteskyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKay Stritesky2022-07-28 22:39:042022-08-01 13:41:15Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Kay Stritesky
Ritual Obsession by R.L Dunn is the first in the series and so very well thought out! I really enjoyed this book and all that the author spun into the tale! Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, and Romance all rolled into one where tensions are high while a city is in crisis. I could not put this book down! It was perfect to curl up with and get lost in! Well thought out, and well executed, where I was on the edge of my seat more than once!
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 McCoy2022-07-28 21:49:592022-08-01 13:34:11Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by April McCoy
This might be one of my new favorite authors. Crime novels are some of my favorite genres and this book was in my top 3 of favorite crime books. The character development and growth was amazing. You could feel everything Rose, Bobbi, and Max felt. They were so well written. The storyline was simply put … intense. You instantly hate Andrew as he seeks out Bobbi, he is the first villain. The bathtub murderer is then revealed and you encounter villain number two. The author successfully blended both antagonists storylines the complete our protagonists. The ending was equally great and frustrating. I will be counting down the days until the next book is released.
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 Glaspie2022-07-28 21:23:532022-08-01 13:32:06Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Amanda Glaspie
This book really grabbed my attention right away, the cover was full of vibrant colors, the synopsis was intriguing and of course I was super excited for a female detective as the main character. This story was packed full of action, great character development, vivid details and so much more that I physically couldn’t put it down. While I have read a couple of books by this author this one is definitely my favorite and I can’t wait to see what our author comes up with next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-07-28 21:05:372022-08-01 13:25:47Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by stephanie nicole
I was pleasantly surprised with Something About Aimee. S. E. Smith did an amazing job of drawing the reader in from the first chapter and never letting go! I found myself on the edge of my seat, invested in the romance between Aimee and Qadir. The descriptions of the different settings makes the reader feel like you are on the streets with Aimee or in the desert with Qadir. S. E. Smith uses great character building and an opposites attract romance, which I absolutely loved. There are so many twists and turns in the story, but somehow, it all meshes well. Something About Aimee is like a modern-day Cinderella mixed with a crime drama, complete with quick love and sneaky international criminals! I cannot wait to read more books by S. E. Smith.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandy Otthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandy Ott2022-07-28 20:55:072022-08-01 13:24:22Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Mandy Ott
I was drawn to this novel originally because I looked forward to a book with a female detective as a main character. So many novels have your typical, tortured male detective and I was looking forward to a different approach to your average crime thriller. I really enjoyed the book as early as the first few pages. The author uses a lot of clever metaphors and the style of writing seemed unique to me. Maybe just because I read so many of the same authors, it was a treat to read something from someone new to me. The author has a way of painting a vivid picture- this makes the trigger warning at the bottom of the synopsis all that more important. While there is some graphic subject matter, the author really does navigate the topics in a well written, entertaining matter that reads as smoothly as watching a crime movie on the big screen. The book quite literally left me wanting more and I look forward to book number two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2022-07-28 19:39:012022-08-01 13:21:12Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Felicia Bates
I have read many books by this author and have really enjoyed each and every one. Ritual Obsession is a romantic suspense tale. This great story is enthralling and engaging and it certainly had me engrossed. The danger, suspense and mystery, lies and deceit are raw and innocent lives are being taken because of one evil monster. I spent a lot of time with my heart in my throat and my jaw clenching whilst reading this book. It is a thrilling and enticing read that is nonstop action from the start to finish. R.L. did a masterful job of weaving it all together to come out with a story that will have your heart pounding and your emotions on high alert.
Can Max prevent his partner from becoming the next victim of the Bathtub Murderer?
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 Bishop2022-07-28 19:04:002022-08-01 13:11:41Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Jenni Bishop
Bobbi is a debutante who is beginning her career as a police detective. She has to prove that she is tough and can handle what is thrown her way. There is a serial killer on the loose and he has a type…Bobbi’s type.
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 Sayers2022-07-28 18:34:282022-08-01 13:07:40Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Paula R Sayers
This book is about Bobbi, her new job as a NYPD agent and her coworkers at NYPD. In this book these NYPD agents are trying to catch a serial killer while going through multiple life changing events. Bobbi and Rose are an excellent example of strong relatable female characters and make you feel for them when they go through heartbreak and traumatizing experiences. I really enjoyed the steady progress of the story and the fact that there are multiple storylines. It definitely hits all the marks but it could be very heavy sometimes as it touches the subject of murder, sexual assault and the aftermath of surviving sexual assault. The characters are funny, relatable and intriguing. I gotta admit that the character Max stole my heart and his relationship with Bobbi had me going through all the feelings. On the other hand some characters will make your blood boil (no spoilers so I’ll let you decide who they are by yourself). This book is definitely a great start to the series. I can’t wait to read more from RL Dunn.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Aranza Cardozahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAranza Cardoza2022-07-28 18:13:182022-07-29 08:56:38Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Aranza Cardoza
I went into this one not really knowing what to expect as I’m not usually one to pick up a “cop drama” type novel. Boy, do I need to rethink that. Dunn writes amazing, well-rounded characters, and fleshes them out as they “come into view”. By this I mean as they become more important to the story and the main characters, which I love! I’ve always despised having an entire cast named and described to me, then having to come back some hundred pages later when some of them become pertinent. Our main characters are Two female detectives, Rose and Bobbi. This follows them through both their personal and professional time while working the case of the Bathtub killer. Both women experience some major growth as characters and we really get to see that. There are some graphic scenes, and the cliffhanger at the end definitely had me screaming at my kindle app! Well played Dunn, well played.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jess Dimmockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJess Dimmock2022-07-28 17:49:572022-08-01 13:02:06Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Jess Dimmock
Rose is a no-nonsense, do it by the book, and a good cop. She is partnered up with “Bobbi,” a society girl who is making waves for her stellar aim with her gun. Rose is not happy about any of this, but with a serial killer on the loose, she will have to put her feelings about this partnership on the burner. The “Bathtub Murderer” is taking out brunette haired, hazel eyed girls and guess who on the squad fits that bill? Bobbi. Join Rose and Bobbi in this murder thriller. They deal with lose, love, friendship, and some tragedies. Will they catch this psycho or will the psycho catch them? A must read and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mercedes Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMercedes Jones2022-07-28 15:05:142022-08-01 12:57:24Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Mercedes Jones
I really liked this book! Romance mixed in with suspense is a favorite of mine! This story follows a group of cops while they hunt for a killer. I really like how immersed you get into this story because you get to experience what is happening around each person, even the killer. I love when you are able to get a full view of the story like this! There is a sequel so of course I am left wondering what happens next! I am ready to dive into the second book and figure it out, it will be here in August! Can’t wait!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darian Donaldsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarian Donaldson2022-07-28 14:10:522022-08-01 12:50:05Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Darian Donaldson
Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn 4 stars
Ritual Obsession is the first book in this series. It is a mixture of romantic suspense and thriller. It is an intense story that follows Bobbi, a wealthy debutant turned cop, and her New York City homicide unit. There are several sub plots which pull together to form this well written story. Bobbi has a lot to deal with including the growing romance between her and her co worker Max, her ex lover who can’t take no for an answer and most dangerously a serial killer’s obsession with her. The book is full of twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I’m definitely looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2022-07-28 13:44:492022-08-01 12:48:03Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 2) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Anna Hirsch
After tragically losing her fiancé in an accident due to his profession. Bobbi is defensive of how her fiancé got killed and partner not having his back. So he questions her about what she would do and that’s why she’s pursues a career as a detective. She ends up falling for another cop and has to go undercover to find the man responsible for a lot of women’s death that she has a big resemblance too.
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 Diaz2022-07-28 13:28:522022-07-28 13:30:04Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Angela Renee Diaz
OMG!! This book had me hook, and line, and totally obsessed with finishing it!! Roberta “Bobbi” Wallace was a debutant from a very wealthy upbringing. When her husband dies Bobbie is dared into making something of her life, other than a social light. When Bobbie announced she was joining NYPD no one close to her took her seriously, not even her parents. After a few years on the job, Bobbie is transferred to the 10th precinct and paired with the hardest detective there. The first case that Bobbie is assigned is a serial killer case. High-end escorts are ending up in bathtubs dead with no trace of evidence. The issue is they all have the same look to them. The even bigger issue is the escorts all look very similar to Bobbie. While navigating the new position of detective, still getting over the death of her husband, the serial killer case, Bobbie’s childhood boyfriend thinks that he is entitled to her. While Bobbie is not looking to make her life more complicated or put her job on the line, she ends up getting close to Max, another detective in her unit. While there are a lot of different things going on in this book, everything ties together. The author will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, there are some heavy emotional twists that could be a trigger. I can not wait to read the next book in the series to see what happens to the serial killer, Bobbie and if Max can keep his promise to Bobbies parents!
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 Lape2022-07-28 09:11:282022-07-28 13:27:37Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Ashley Lape
Wow, honestly I am reeling from reading this book. Managed to read it in a day, literally could not put it down for too long. Aimee aka Wheels, found abandoned as a new born on Dai de los Muertos, taken on and raised by her finder Yolanda, Wheels an honestly open and free spirited look on life; and it is no surprise that she lives life to the full. Living in an empty building looking after a family of cats, she has such a wide and diverse group of friends. From gang leaders and their grandparents, to shop keepers and Jazz singers the group of people that surround her is as colourful as it is diverse. Not held back by the constraints of a normal life she works as a parcel courier using her skateboard to get around. Aimee is a true heroine, showing us how strong a female can be. Sheikh Qadir, crown prince and business man cannot be further from the life Aimee lives. He is transfixed by the small in stature but larger than life girl that attempts to and does save his life when he is targeted by terrorists. The one his Chosen, his feisty saviour. Their relationship is destined to be left incomplete when Aimee is taken into witness protection as her life is threatened after she sees a dirty cop kill his partner whilst trying to get hold of photos of mercenaries and their crimes in Qadirs home country. After years later due to witness protection, when Qadir finds Aimee is still alive, I found myself cheering for the couple as they try to find their way back together. The story is fast paced and hooks you straightaway, the characters are constantly growing and evolving, showing human strength and emotion. The world that is built by the author is bright and intriguing. Definitely a book worth reading, I hope the rest of the series is as engaging.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Ghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy G2022-07-28 09:00:362022-07-28 13:27:14Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh
Holy Moly! This Book was epic! I could not let this one be put down, for the plot as well as the characters that the book contained! The writing was genius and full of cleverness! The book was indeed a thrill ride, and left me wanting more as I turned the pages. Excellent plot and development! Sensational!
I love a good crime book, but this one really blew me away. The romance added nicely to the story as well, and I felt this book did a good job of the in depth look of what goes on on the side of the police when dealing with serial killers or any of the sort. Loved Max and Bobbi. Both different, but each had a different affect on me with their personalities. In all honesty, loved them both for which they were! The character development was strong, and the serial for what he was, was unlike any other person I have read in other books. He was well developed and was a critical character that added to the story and made the plot what it was. The book was full of twists and turns, and this is a book that left me with a spine tinging sensation. Amazing read and gifted author for sure to create this book! Truly loved it!
This book is by far a must read. If you love crime and a well built up character development and shocks and twists as you read, then for sure this book is for you! Highly recommend this book and author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-07-28 08:49:032022-07-28 13:26:23Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Lorrene Huisman
I really enjoyed this gripping crime story. This story is a chilling, twisted read. The author does an amazing job with the characters and the storyline. It really gives an insight into what life is like in the police force. Even those this is a crime story about a serial killer there is also a romance blossoming between Bobbi and Max. They are work colleagues and even though Bobbi doesn’t want to mix business with pleasure the connection between them is undeniable.
Bobbi has joined a new team of detectives but she’s not going to be welcome with open arms. Her new partner doesn’t want her so she makes her life hell from the beginning making Bobbi feel unwanted. There is a member of her team that makes her feel welcome though and that’s Max. The connection between Bobbi and Max is undeniable. When there is a serial killer called The Bathtub Murder on the loose. Bobbi and Max’s department are on the hunt. When it turns out that Bobbi fits the type of victim the killer likes, she wants to work undercover to help capture this killer. Max doesn’t like this idea and doesn’t want Bobbi in harms way. With everything in place for Bobbi to go undercover will Max be able to keep her self from The Bathtub Murderer and stop him from attacking again, or will the murderer attack again and take the woman that Max is giving his heart too? Will Bobbi’s partner Rose ever be able to accept her and see her as an equal partner instead of a spoilt rich kid.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-07-28 08:09:012022-07-28 13:24:09Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Kerry Carr
Powerful! Intense! Suspenseful! This book will have you on the edge of your seat. This author has written one of the most extraordinary books I’ve read this year. Rose, Brian, Max, Bobbie, McCauley, Marco, Bobbi’s parents, Andrew and a cast of supporting characters make for a some very good drama that you’ll never find on those TV shows. (bum, bum, bum…). I found myself holding my breath as the story built to find the ritual serial killer. The plot is built around Bobbie joining the force and having to live down her Debutante rep; Rose being know as a “witch”; etc. We get to see romances build; families get used to new careers and new romances; old dreams will die. Plot twists will abound and I love the fact that they don’t make a mess out of the plot; they flow just like they are naturally built there. I love all the subplots. This books grabs you and won’t let go. You will want more (I do….). The characters are well-developed and you feel like part of the story. Protagonists abound and those antagonists are going to get what’s coming. I loved this book and the author is now on my favorites list. I highly recommend this. There is steaminess and some triggers in this.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-07-28 07:52:482022-07-28 13:21:55Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Shelly Kittell
Where do I start with this book? First of all, I love a great romantic suspense/thriller, and having read (and loved) most of Ms. Dunn’s previous works, I really was incredibly excited to read this book- especially after I got to lay eyes on the cover and read the blurb. I really thought that this would be Ms. Dunn’s best book yet. So, to say I had high expectations is a bit of an understatement. Ritual Obsession is the first book in the Blood Obsession series by R.L Dunn. It is an action-packed romantic suspense- with mystery, murder, crime & investigation, police procedure, danger, intrigue, violence, murder, potential triggers (abuse, sexual assault, violence, emotional harassment, intimidation, manipulation) sinister plots, dramatic developments, chemistry, spice, ANGST….. and much more. As I was reading this, I felt like I was reading an earlier piece writing project of Ms. Dunns as I didn’t think it ‘felt’ as well-woven or polished as the other books of hers that I have read. I really struggled in my reading of this story- and is the first time that I haven’t been completely absorbed by one of her stories. I started and stopped so many times, and was easily distracted while reading. I had to ‘work’ to stay focused and immersed in the storyline. I wanted to give up so many times, but kept going, hoping that it would finally ‘click’ for me. But it didn’t. And I was left disappointed, because there was real potential here for a stellar read. The synopsis held the promise of everything I could hope to have in a book- but I hate to say that unfortunately this one had tooooooo much going on in it which only served to distract from the overall storyline. I will try and explain this.. I felt like there was a LOT of added information, almost like the story was being ‘padded out’. An ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ scenario. The plot went off on various tangents, quite often. There was a LOT of time/storyline spent describing dinner dates, adding/dumping information, manufacturing drama, and describing other characters ‘lives’- so much so- most of it wasn’t really pertinent to the story and didn’t help to propel the story forward in any way. I felt really frustrated by this and it really detracted from the story and my overall enjoyment of it. There was so much ‘thrown’ at this story that the end result felt overly complicated by unnecessary ‘dramatics’ and all the info dumps. As an example, the story shows our ‘main character’ Bobbie and her family/social dynamics, her new placement as detective in a new precinct, her work partners prickly reception that backflips into friendship, her other work colleague/dynamics, station politics/procedures, Bobbie’s chemistry and subsequent romance with Max (a colleague), her obsessed/possessive ex, her friendship with her housemate and their dynamics, the murders, the investigation/trying to track down the killer, her colleague Rose’s relationship/s love triangle of sorts with Andrew and Marco, the voodoo aspect, the killers perspective, lots of backstory and flashbacks, and so much dialogue, details, and other descriptions. I’m not sure what relevance was to be had to the overall story by going into Rose’s relationship/love life in such detail- with her swearing that one was the love of her life- then doing a complete 180 with the whole situation? I didn’t think any of that was relevant to the story??? It just seemed to be ‘added/manufactured drama’? I think most of that thread could have been left out and it would have made the story better, as it really just took the focus off the obsession/serial killer/investigation, which was supposed to be the ‘main’ part of the story. Then we get the story from multiple POVs, which I normally love as it gives a broader perspective to the storyline- but in this instance, we get so many that I think it detracted from, as well as bogged down, the main story. The dialogue also felt off at times, somewhat stilted or ‘manufactured’. And I felt that the intimate/sex scenes were also not up to Ms. Dunn’s usual level. I could go on, but I hope you get my point. I really wanted to love this book so much, and I feel bad that I can’t give it a higher rating. I am intrigued by what might happen in the next instalment, so I will be diving into that when it lands, and will keep you posted on my thoughts there. Hopefully my issues here will be sorted out or make more sense in the next book. 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 Hayes2022-07-28 00:11:012022-08-01 13:50:12Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Angela Hayes
Bobbi has walked the line between two worlds for a while now. Now those two worlds are life and death.
New York City, 1995
As a teen, Roberta “Bobbi” Wallace made her debut in high society. Now she’s making her debut as detective only a few years after a dare led her to join the NYPD.
Max Buckley, a product of Brooklyn and a fifteen-year veteran of the NYPD, is forever changed when Bobbi is assigned to replace a cocky rookie killed in the line of duty.
New York City is under siege, possessed by a truly diabolical serial killer dubbed The Bathtub Murderer. Assigned to a task force to identify and stop the killer—and against Max’s best advice—Bobbi goes undercover to catch the man killing women who look like her.
As the squad attempts to solve the puzzle of the serial killer’s bloody obsession with hazel-eyed brunettes, Max and Bobbi try to balance their jobs with their undeniable connection. Now that Bobbi has stolen his heart, can Max prevent her from becoming the Bathtub Murderer’s next victim?
The Blood Obsession Series follows the detectives of the NYPD’s 10th Precinct on their quest to bring a cold-blooded serial killer to justice. Along the way there is action, romance, violence, descriptions of voodoo rituals, and graphic depictions of both consensual and nonconsensual sex and murder. Please be advised that many readers will find the story chilling, disturbing and triggering.
R.L. (Robin) Dunn resides with her family in a beautiful and artistic community on Long Island, New York. After a twenty-five-year career in Emergency Medical Services as a provider, instructor, and regional faculty, illness changed her life path.
Having always had a love of writing, Robin returned to creating stories. A member of the Long Island Romance Writers since 2018. Her leadership training in the first responder community has served her well in her previous role as Secretary for LIRW and her current role as President.
The Amazon Bestselling Chase Security Series, Secure Desire, Secure Again, Secure Heart, Secure Her,Secure Decision and Secure Return followed after she assured her doctors there was no expiration date stamped on the bottom of her foot. A thriller, The Cure, debuted as an August 2021 release. Secure Beginning, the seventh in The Chase Security Series debuted in February 2022. The novella, Secure Runway debuted soon after. And an audio version of Secure Desire is also on the way. After a severe bout with Covid, she has reworked a novel written in her college days to become the Blood Obsession Series: Ritual Obsession and Reckless Obsession for July and August 2022. Book 1 in the Chase Medical Series is on track for fall of 2022.
As far as the future goes, Robin continues to live a life worth living using her professional background, medical contacts, law enforcement contacts and military contacts to write many more romantic suspense novels.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/47AA4E43-B313-4C99-A659-BFDD07A34D72-1.jpg1200750itsybitsybookbitshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngitsybitsybookbits2022-07-28 00:06:192022-08-07 23:55:26Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn
They call me the quiet one—but I’m just as brutal, dark, and broken.
No woman has ever breached the walls of my heart, and I’m content with who I am. Until Mia Tucci seeks me out.
The New York Mafia princess is an enemy, a fantasy with midnight hair, violet eyes, and a body that promises hours of sin—and she needs my help. But helping her will cost me.
When she barters information that could take down her family’s operation, I’m too intrigued to turn her away. And as we get to know one another, my defenses fracture, tempting me to give her my trust.
But no one in the Mafia is innocent.
My only hope is that intertwining our futures to protect her from her family will not be at the price of mine.
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