Five years ago, I read a book that I fell in love with called Back in the Ring by Brooke May only to find it was the fourth book in The Predator Series. It has taken me all this time to go back to the beginning to where it all began. The Predator is a series of intensely intertwined complex threads woven into a heartbreaking story. Chamberlain is an MMA fighter from the wrong side of the tracks but on his way to becoming something. KC has it all but the one thing she truly wants. Together they could be wonderful, but nothing was ever that easy. Brookes writing skills evokes such strong emotions that will break your heart but will also make you smile at times. Sexy, steamy and sizzling is the added bonus. I was disappointed it ended but am off to read The Predator part 2
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 Bishop2024-07-11 22:22:032024-09-26 12:10:34The Predator Part One (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Jenni Bishop
I have not read anything by Brooke May before and have to say I loved the book. Not sure where to start with so starting by saying it is a 5-star read. There are so many characters in this book that can be written about. Starting with KC’s family, she felt no love from them at all and knew she was the outsider of the family, the only love she felt at home was from the family cook Fiona. Since her parents had wanted a boy, to continue the family powerful legacy. Unfortunately, their son had passed away, so unfortunately for KC this left that legacy in her hands, this is something she wanted no part of. KC was also expected to marry the boring Timothy who was part of another powerful family, but she was having no part of that either. KC wanted to pick her own partner, much to the disgust of her parents. Running late one afternoon she bumps into Chamberlain. She marvels at his height; how big his muscles were and his beautiful blue eyes that reminded her of the ocean. However, her first impression of Chamberlain was that he was arrogant. That is until he takes her for a meal when she realizes that she has judged him wrong. Moving on she meets Amber and Lizzie both girls are pure evil. Amber wants Chamberlain back, while Lizzie is hell bent on getting Chamberlain’s best friend Scott, in the process of this they make KC’s life hell whenever they bump into her. Then we have Gwen she openly admits that she does not like KC, but the feelings are mutual as KC does not trust Gwen. Personally, I think Gwen is in love with Chamberlain, but will let you make up your own mind on that. Scott comes across as a bit of a player but he as a heart of gold and besides Fiona and Chamberlain he is the only people in her life that treat her properly. That is until she meets her Aunt Jackie and her partner. This is where I am leaving this review and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Can not wait to read Predator Part two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sue Kemphttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSue Kemp2024-07-11 21:04:482024-09-26 12:09:52The Predator Part One (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Sue Kemp
The Predator Part One was the first book I’ve read by Brooke May, but I can tell you it won’t be my last. The tension was unreal throughout this book especially in the beginning and the characters were great. I was pulled into it from the beginning, it held on to me till the end, and I will absolutely be looking forward to book part two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Micalahhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMicalah2024-07-11 19:12:502024-09-26 13:51:52The Predator Part One (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz
This is a new series for this author and what a great start it is! I can’t wait for the second book to come out. I never hesitate to pick up this author’s books. I enjoy her writing style as well as her creative characters that make her stories pop. This is a well written story about a spicy relationship that is put to the test and what happens you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world from the beginning. They are strong, connectable characters that add so much to the story. They kept the story engaging and had me turning pages fast. I enjoyed watching their chemistry and growth throughout the story. I found this book to be fast paced and hard to put down. This is a book you don’t want to miss. 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 Wagner2024-07-11 14:54:052024-09-26 12:09:43The Predator Part One (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This author is one I never hesitate to buy from and I think this book is the perfect example as to why. It is a brilliant story. From the moment you start reading you are pulled into the story. So much seems to happen as the storyline develops and it kept the pages turning as I had to know what happened. I loved the characters too. They are probably my favourite park of this book. On paper, they are complete opposites and yet, they someone just work. They connection is believable as soon as they meet and found myself becoming more and more invested in them. I cannot wait to read the next installment of this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2024-07-11 14:23:422024-09-24 19:50:28The Predator Part One (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Baker
Such a great book. Not sure why but, I was not expecting to like the book as much as I did. I think I’m obsessed with Katie and Chamberlain. I was absolutely hooked from the very beginning. After the prologue I kept waiting for the big fight or whatever the reason was why they see eachother at a fight and aren’t expecting to see eachother. This book was totally captivating from the prologue and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Katie and Chamberlain. Meet at the rec center and immediately there is chemistry and attraction. They end up dating for a while but there is always something in the way causing problems. Katie’s family, Amber and even Gwen caused problems between them two. I wasn’t expecting that ending but cannot wait to dive into book 2. Great book by a great author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2024-07-11 09:21:452024-09-26 12:08:47The Predator Part One (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Michelle Mulvey
Anyone could look at Parker Bartin and see a man who has it all. The fame, fortune, and the family to make his world complete.
But Parker’s life is far from perfect.
Where once he was a party boy, drowning himself to due away with the traumas of his past in a completely different way than his sister, Paige, he’s gone off the other deep end so completely he’s just as lost.
Trying and failing at being everything he thinks he needs to be; Parker doesn’t see what is happening right in front of him.
He’s on the verge of losing it all; the amazing career, money to do with what he likes, and a woman to go home to every night. All of it starts to slip right through is fingers, causing him to grab hold of the throttle too tightly.
Will whiskey throttle be all Parker knows for his future or will he let go and find a way to overcome all the odds stacked against him?
It’s either the bottle or help, what will Parker choose?
Brooke May has been a Wyoming girl her entire life, most of it right here in Sheridan where the majority of her family resides. Growing up, she’s always had a wild imagination that came together to publish her first book, a cowboy romance inspired by her home and the rodeos she’s always loved attending.
Now, she continues to write where her imagination takes her with most books inspired by the scenery and beauty that is Sheridan, the Bighorns, and Wyoming. She’s a wife and mother of two and splits her time writing, playing with her kids, and of course, hiking, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling in her favorite places in the BigHorns.
The sky isn’t the limit for her and all the stories she still has to share. There’s a little bit of everything for any romance reader; cowboys to fighters, bad boys to soldiers, werewolves to romantic comedies, and even a sweet cupid series for younger readers.
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Back in the Ring is the fourth book in Brooke May’s The Predator Series. I had not read the first three books and Back in the Ring is my first read by this writer BUT it will NOT be the last one! I will need to go back and start from the beginning … I know that the Predator appeared in this book for 5 seconds (or so) and you can read every story in the series as a standalone … alas, I have learnt that you definitely get more enjoyment out of books in a series when you read the whole series. Back in the Ring is the story of Bijou Augustine, a widow who lives in a small town with her young daughter and runs a youth centre that was her husband’s dream, and of Noah Stone, a grieving man that lost his wife a year earlier and has escaped to this small town with his toddler son. Bijou is what you see – hard working, passionate, working hard on keeping her husband’s legacy alive … and in this declining economy not doing too well … Noah is a different story, he looks like a mountain man with the weight of the world on his shoulders … he harbours secrets tough and you will want to ride a long on their journey to a future … It was a great story with well-developed characters, I absolutely loved the children – they added realism and cuteness to the story! And I wish I had a best friend like Bijou had … every woman needs their own Mara! I cannot wait to see what the writer brings next to the table!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Teppihhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Teppih2019-03-21 18:47:442019-03-21 20:56:12Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Jana Teppih
Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May 5 stars
I absolutely loved this story! Ive not read any others from this series but it read to me as a standalone. This was a story about second chances at love for both characters after loss. I really felt we learned alot about Bijou but not a ton about Noah, I wish we could’ve been in his head! I can’t say much about this story without giving the main points away but this was a must read and now I’ll be reading the previous books to read of other characters in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsey Fairleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsey Fairley2019-03-21 18:36:542019-03-21 20:51:31Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Lyndsey Fairley
I absolutely loved this story! This might be the fourth book in The Predator series and I read it as a standalone but I had no problems at all understanding what was going on. I believe each book can be read as a standalone however after reading about these characters I absolutely want to read the other books in the series too! Back in the Ring was a wonderful story, the authors writing was captivating, exciting and entertaining. It didn’t take me long at all to fall in love with the characters in this book at all. Both Bijou and Noah’s stories were really emotional and I have to say I was totally rooting for them the whole way through, I thought that they both deserved to find happiness again after both suffering such loss in their lives. I could really feel every emotion that poured out of them and I thought that that author did an amazing job with them. I really cannot wait to read more by this author again in the future!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2019-03-21 14:49:012019-03-21 15:17:42Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews
Back in the Ring by Brooke May is the 4th book in the Predator series and the first book of the series that I’ve read, however, having said that I had no problem jumping into this book as there was plenty of detail that I easily followed along. Having read this book, I now can’t wait to read the first three books in the series.
Noah and Bijou’s story is sweet, emotional and romantic. I enjoyed the storyline and the seamless flow of Brooke’s writing. All the detail she wrote with made it so easy for me to picture everything playing out in my mind, which made this an entertaining read!
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for their next romance read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2019-03-21 08:39:442019-03-21 08:54:40Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
Where can I find a Noah?! He’s seriously the perfect man! Too bad he exists in this book that is definitely a must read! Back in the Ring is the 4th book in the Predator Series by Brooke May. It is a part of a series but can be read as a standalone. I have not read the first 3 but after reading this book I’m more than definitely going back to read them! Bijou had lost her husband 8 years ago and runs a youth center in her small town in Georgia. Noah lost his wife to a tragic accident a year ago and moved to the same town as Bijou. However, Noah is also a World Heavy Weight Champion Boxer and so was his wife. Both Bijou and Noah know what its like to lose someone that they truly loved. They both have children, which become their common ground and with the help of Bijou’s crazy best friend these two unite and learn what it’s like to love again. I loved all the characters in this book and I seriously cannot wait to read the other books and any books to come in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Agenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Agena2019-03-21 00:20:342019-03-21 07:40:19BACK IN THE RING (THE PREDATOR SERIES – BOOK 4) BY BROOKE MAY – REVIEW BY MELISSA AGENA
Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May is another wonderful story in this series and is a second chance romance. This beautiful story is filled with lots of emotion that will break your heart but will also make you smile. There are new beginnings for our beautiful characters as they both deal with the loss of their partners. Brooke excels at this type of writing and is able to inject so much emotion, wonder and lets not forget the added bonus of a little steam and sizzle and of course the best friend who is an absolute joy and had me laughing at her antics.
Bijou is struggling to keep the youth centre her husbands dream going and support her teenage daughter, but she doesn’t know how she will be able to keep it going unless things change.
Noah Stone is struggling with the loss of his wife and being a single father to a two year old son. His only way to start to heal was moving to a small town and on beautiful woman. But when his past catches up with him will all he has built come crashing down?
This story was such a delight to read that I was disappointed when it ended. I wanted more.
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 Bishop2019-03-20 22:28:092019-03-20 22:34:55Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Jenni Bishop
5 Star Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) By Brooke May is an Amazingly written second chance romance that will hook you from the beginning and make it hard to put down.This is Bijou and Noah’s stories. Bijou lost her husband and is trying to keep the youth center open all while trying to raise her daughter.Noah is a single dad who just moved to town.He also is trying to learn how to move on after losing his wife. These two meet and the attraction is instant..Both of them have painful past and are trying to heal. Can they heal each other? This can be read as a standalone. I highly recommend reading this book and the whole series if you haven’t already. I look forward to reading more from this Author.View all my reviews
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2019-03-20 22:04:442019-03-21 09:41:34Back in The Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Well my goodness! This was a fun and enticing little read! I have not had the pleasure of reading any of the other previous Predator series books by Brooke May before I scooped up Back in the Ring, but I had no problems at all with understanding or character placements etc., and I really truly am stoked to now be able to to go back and have three books to devour while I wait for the next book to come. This book has a bit of everything in it, from the drama and the comedy to break it up, tearful moments where I was wanting to reach out and hug the characters, to the moments where I was so over the moon in love with them. Every emotion felt was real and raw, I felt as if I was there with the characters a lot of the time.
Bijou Augustine is determined to keep her dead husband’s dream alive, the struggling and dilapidated youth center. Things only become more complicated for Bijou as her daughter approaches the difficult tween years and tries every last nerve she has. Then life as she knows it will be forever changed when she meets the handsome Noah. As perfect as they seem however there is a secret lurking in his past… You HAVE to one-click and find out how this story comes together for Bijou and Noah. I am sure that you will fall in love with them just as much as I have! Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2019-03-18 22:06:212019-03-18 22:37:04Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Liz Vrchota
Back in the Ring was an emotional 5 star read and book four in The Predator Series. I was pulled right in from the beginning.
Bijou is a widow who is struggling to keep her and her husbands dream alive, she is trying to get donations to keep the youth center open. She is also struggling with her teen daughter being rebellious on top of it. Her best friend is determined to get her out and dating, when a hottie moves in next to her bestie things take an interesting turn.
Noah is moving forward after losing his wife a year before. He is now working as a handyman raising his son in a new town. Fate brings him and Bijou together when he calls her looking for a babysitter for his son.
These two were meant for each other, to help heal and move forward. We get some steamy moments, the chemistry was great. Noah was great but had some secrets that could change everything for him. What will happen if Bijou learns his secrets? Can they have a HEA? All of the secondary characters were great, loved her best friend, her daughter had me steaming at times. Overall I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it, this is a great second chance romance. 1-click and get started today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2019-03-18 20:44:392019-03-18 21:17:35Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Michelle Austin
Back In the Ring is the fourth book in The Predator Series by Brooke May. It is a wonderful second chance romance, with lots of emotion, new beginnings, a little drama, superb characters, and lots of sizzle. It is the fourth book in a series of standalones- but having said that there are recurring characters who have had their own book/s previously, who also make appearances in this book (and each others). They really are worth getting to know, too. You don’t need to have read the other three books before starting this one, but they are great stories in their own right and do help to build a bigger picture for you. Bijou Augustine is a widow who lives in a small town with her 12 year old daughter. With the downturn of the economy she has been struggling to keep her youth centre afloat. It was her late husband’s dream, and his legacy- so she’s determined to do everything she can to keep it running. She begins a fundraising campaign to find donations that will help keep the doors open. The centre desperately needs some repairs and is at the top of her list of priorities. When her best friend’s new neighbour turns out to be a handyman, things start to get interesting. Noah Stone lost his wife a year earlier, leaving him a single father to his two and a half year old son. He is a broken man, with secrets that will soon come into play. He is a great father, and a caring man. But he has pushed people away and taken a step back from the world. So, is he really ready to move on? What happens when secrets are revealed? Will it bring them closer or drive them apart for good? I really enjoyed this story. The characters are really well developed, interesting, and endearing- Claire and Holder were a great addition to the story. They helped to bring a realism and believability to the story- as well as some cuteness. And everyone needs a friend like Mara- she was hilarious. Looking forward to seeing what Ms. May does next.
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 Hayes2019-03-17 20:29:102019-03-17 21:07:33Back In the Ring (The Predator Series Book #4) by Brooke May – Review by Angela Hayes
Back in the Ring by Brooke May is book four of The Predator Series. Back in the Ring is a contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. I couldn’t put this book down!!
Bijou, in an effort to keep her husband’s dream alive is pushing herself to run a youth center and keep it going. More often than not she just feels defeated. Noah is such a kind person who really wants to help Bijou keep the center open. There is an immediate connection between Bijou and Noah and Bijou can’t help the attraction. However, both Bijou and Noah are dealing and trying to heal with things from their past and Bijou is not sure she’s able to handle Noah’s demons with her own issues on her plate.
I really enjoyed this book. The entire time I felt all the emotions the characters were feeling. I couldn’t put this book down and didn’t want to! I absolutely want to read more books in this series now. I’m hooked.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelina Frazzinihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngelina Frazzini2019-03-17 06:23:452019-03-17 08:57:55Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Angelina Frazzini
Back in the Ring by Brooke May was my first book this author, it might be the fourth book in the Predator series but you don’t need to read the other to fall in love with this wonderful second chance romance. Bijou Augustine is a young widow who’s struggling to keep her husband youth center running while raising her “tween” daughter. Everyone in her small town is telling Bijou to sell the center but she is very determined to keep her husband’s dream alive. Can a stranger willing to help out at the center, be the second chance Bijou needs?
From the prologue to the epilogue you will go through some many emotions and feel everything Bijou and Noah go through. I am always a little nervous reading a new author because you don’t know what their writing style is like. But I can honestly say this Brooke’s writing flowed easily and kept me flipping the pages. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Leombrunohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Leombruno2019-03-15 19:06:522019-03-15 20:23:51Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Jessica Leombruno
Back in The Ring is the 4th book in the Predator Series by Brooke May. Although characters re-occur, each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone. I had not previously read any of the other books I this series before reading this one and I did not feel that I was missing any important information needed for this book. Having read, and really enjoyed this book, I would now like to go back and read the previous books. Bijou Augustine is a widow who is struggling to keep the children’s centre that she opened with her late husband open. The building is in need of major repairs which the centre is unable to afford. Enter her knight in shining armour, Noah Stone who has moved to the area with his toddler son Holder, to start afresh after the tragic death of his wife the previous year. The chemistry between the 2 of them is sizzling from their very first meeting. They very quickly start dating and are both head over heels for each other. BUT…Noah is hiding something, he is constantly on edge and checking out his surroundings. Who, or what is he hiding from? Will his secret tear apart the wonderful new relationship he has with Bijou? Obviously I’m not going to give away the answers, you’ll need to read this amazing love story to get the answers. I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed.
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 Taylor2019-03-15 08:18:222019-03-15 09:04:36Back In The Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Karyn Taylor
Back in the Ring The Predator Series Book Four By Brooke May
Five Stars
Life is a big bag of crazy. One minute your living your dream and the next pieces of that dream are taken away. I dislike tragedy even though we all face it. It is never a easy pill to swallow. I give every man and woman props for pulling it together either for their kids or themselves. Bijou is determined and strong willed. She knows that her center is needed in her town but can’t seem to get the funds. When life is throwing her signs to sale a saving grace is what she finds in Noah. I absolutely love Noah. The whole story was told in Bijou’s point of view but when Noah was present I would’ve liked his thought. They had a nice chemistry and it helped that they both had kids. The author gave us something real with these characters because honestly it could be anyone’s life.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gail Guerrerohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGail Guerrero2019-03-14 22:44:042019-03-15 08:49:53Back in the Ring: The Predator Series Book Four By Brooke May – Review by Gail Guerrero
Back in the Ring is a great second chance love story. Bijou is raising her daughter and trying to keep the youth center open after losing her husband. Noah is the hot single dad that just moved to town. He is also learning to move on after losing his wife. When the two meet, the connection is instant. This was just a sweet story. I have not read the other books in the series and had no problem reading it as a stand alone. However, I have very intention of reading the other books now.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Krista Beckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKrista Beck2019-03-12 13:42:192019-03-12 15:55:30Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Krista Beck
Back in the ring by Brooke May is the fourth book in the Predator Series. This book can be read as a stand-alone. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was easy to connect with the characters and want them to do well. It was easy to fall into the flow of the story and be swept along with it. Although I haven’t read the other books I never at any point felt like I was missing something or confused. The author does a great job at introducing and developing the characters. The book was well paced and interesting and one I definitely would recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2019-03-11 17:40:432019-03-11 18:40:56Back in the Ring (The Predator Series, #4) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Baker
Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) By: Brooke May 5 out of 5 stars
The story Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May is a contemporary romance book. It is a story that hooked me in from the beginning, and I found myself lost in its pages. It is a book that had my emotions going up and down right along with the characters. I loved reading about Bijou Augustine and Noah. Bijou is a woman who runs a youth center. The center is important to her as she is keeping her late husband’s dream alive. At times she finds herself feeling frustrated, angry, and defeated. She is determined that the center will stay open even with donations dwindling. Noah is a man that is handsome and charming. He is kind and is willing to work for nothing. From the first time she meets Noah, Bijou feels a strong attraction to him. She is affected by him. There is a connection between them. Both Bijou and Noah are still healing from the pain that has occurred in their lives. Will these two take a chance and start a relationship? What does the future hold for them? Read this book to find out. This is a story that has both heartbreaking and heartwarming scenes. I grew to care about both Bijou and Noah with each chapter that I read, and I was wanting them both to find happiness. There is romance and steamy moments included in this book. There are also additional characters that you read about, and I enjoyed reading about the interactions they have with Bijou and Noah. Don’t miss out on a story that is well written and you won’t want to put down until you have read the ending. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-03-10 03:14:392019-03-10 08:14:17Back in the Ring ((The Predator Series Book 4)) By Brooke May – Review by Laura Furuta
I enjoyed this second chance romance. Not only are the characters looking a second chance love but also finding strength to move on and heal. This book started out emotional and throughout the story. Bijou and Noah are great characters plus they both have painful pasts and are in need of healing. She is trying to keep a dream alive and he just wants to heal. Will they heal each other? Their story is easy flowing and engaging from cover to cover. 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 Wagner2019-03-08 16:42:472019-03-08 16:42:47Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Bobbi Wagner
BACK IN THE RING is the 4th book in The Predator Series. I have not read the previous stories in the series and had no problem understanding who was who.
This was an easy read that flowed well from beginning to end. Characters are quickly developed and you know the motivation of each as they are introduced. Having never been in the situation that the h is in, I found it frustrating that she was trying to keep a business that was constantly “fundraising” yet never getting ahead. I would hope that a confidant would have advised her well before year 8 to succeed or get out.
The story is well plotted and the kids in the story play an integral role and keep the lightness of the story moving. The daughter’s “tween” attacks had me cringing, but I was able to identify so much. hahaha There are lessons in this book that aren’t obvious or preachy, but show how growing and moving forward doesn’t mean you don’t have a past.
I have note in the beginning of the book the “everyone should have a friend like Mara” but at times I found her to be over the top annoying. I suppose that’s what most quirky best friends are like, right?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maura Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaura Harper2019-03-07 18:55:342019-03-07 19:54:25Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Maura Harper
The story seemed nice. I liked the idea of her trying to keep the dream from her husband alive. This was slow moving and there is a lot of inner speculation. I enjoy reading a story with more dialogue and little less description and inner thoughts. I sadly spend some time skimming. We spent quite a bit of time getting to know Bijou. Her life, her family and her struggles. Wait…i don’t want to forget the tree… i liked that idea a lot. Not so much information on Noah. Unless he is in the other stories he was an enigma. I really struggled with how quickly the relationship of the two MC’s moved forward. It felt wrong to me. Maybe if he had showed up in the book sooner but he wasn’t a main fixture until she needed help. But then I guess that rules out the insta-love they shared. So maybe the timing was right.
Let’s talk kids. Claire was different. At times she was the annoying tween. Other times it’s like she was the adult. Even though Holder didn’t have many scenes..he was a cutie. The other secondaries were good but I felt Mara was over the top. Maybe if she was a single friend i could see her acting that way. Although at the end I loved what she did to the reporters.
So this is the fourth book in this series and it can be read as a stand alone. I have not read the previous stories and had no problem following the storyline. The story was good and had a nice idea behind it. I easily moved right through it.
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 Helmick2019-03-02 05:52:512019-03-02 08:16:47Back in the Ring (The Predator Series, #4) by Brooke May – Review Lisa Helmick
Tragedy, it can strike anyone. Healing after it can take weeks, months, years, or even decades. Bijou Augustine has struggled. Being a young widow, raising her daughter alone, and now her biggest challenge of keeping her late husband’s dream going, Bijou feels like she is slowly losing grip on her life. Living in a small town in Georgia doesn’t make for a great economy. Having a youth center is necessary but not worth donating money toward for services. Growing despite, Bijou begins making calls to search for donations, but one call changes everything. Willing to work for nothing, mountain man Noah sweeps in with a glint in his penetrating gaze that captivates Bijou the moment they meet. She’s awkward and he is clearly still healing from his own pain. But there is more to it, there has to be with how he is always checking his surroundings. But the thrill of something new clouds Bijou’s thoughts. Whatever he is hiding may be more than Bijou can handle with her already packed plate.
Romance author Brooke May spends her days writing whatever her overactive imagination has brewed up and her evenings reading while she works alongside her mom. Telling stories is second natural to her, from a young age she has told anyone who would listen what she had thought up. Now, a mom of two, she splits her time writing, playing with her kids, and of course, hiking, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling in her beloved Bighorn Mountains.
While on maternity leave with her youngest, Brooke was putting laundry away when she looked at a poem she had written in high school that was framed in her son’s bedroom. That poem triggered the idea of My Cowboy and soon she was sitting in front of her computer with her infant next to her writing her first love story that wasn’t a fanfiction.
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