ItaPixie's Book Corner

  Synopsis: After a long hot summer in Balsam Dell, Carly Hale is ready for crisp Vermont weather and gourmet grilled cheeses at her Grilled Cheese Eatery. And the upcoming Halloween food competition is the perfect way to impress the locals. But Ferris Menard, the owner of Sub-a-Dub-Sub, is nursing a serious grudge against Carly. Two days before the competition, one of Carly's employees quit his part-time gig at Menard's sub shop, sending Menard into a serious snit. In a confrontation at the Eatery, Menard accused Carly of sabotage and vowed to bring her down. That's when Menard's body is found in his kitchen the morning after the competition, a steak knife sticking out of his heart. But Menard had a slew of enemies, and if Carly doesn't figure out which one is the culprit, she might find herself—or someone she cares about—serving grilled cheese sandwiches under lock and brie! Review: No Parm No Foul was a good read. I couldn't put it down, I had a great time ke...

  Synopsis: Ex-pro athlete Austin Banks is cocky, charming, and the ultimate player… at least, that’s what I think when he makes me an offer I can’t refuse for my dream job. Except, it’s not technically  me  he’s offering it to... Other Jennifer Walker is the bane of my existence. We may share a name (and a similar email address) but that’s where the similarities end. Other Jenn is bold, confident… and off having wild adventures on the other side of the world. So, she won’t mind if I  borrow  our identity back and prove I’ve got what it takes to have Main Character Energy, too. Right? I figure I can put up with Austin’s playboy shenanigans long enough to level up my career, but I’m not expecting the sparks between us to be quite so sizzling, or for there to be a sweet, driven guy buried under all that charm. Soon, my one little white (not-quite) lie is spiraling, and I’m in way over my head (and out of my underwear). Can I find a way out of this mistaken identit...

  Synopsis: It was meant to be a gloriously romantic getaway for Ruby and Hudson.  That was the plan, anyway. But then friends start inviting themselves along, lured by the idea of unwinding in a chocolate-box pretty cottage, enjoying the promenade and the gorgeous beaches, and soaking up the sun.  With Ellie, Jaz, Katja and Madison popping up around every corner, a work emergency for Hudson plus another sinister mystery to solve, will the lovebirds ever find time to indulge their desire for sun, sea and . . . strawberry shortcake ? Review: Sun, Sea & Strawberry Shortcake tells the story of Hudson and Ruby's vacation, but while the first can't stop working enough time to enjoy the sea, the latter find herself into a mystery to solve. Will this holiday fiasco put their relationship at risk? I was delighted to meet this group of characters once again, I adore the friendship among the Little Duck Pond Cafe women and Ruby's penchant to solve mysteries. Ruby easygoing pers...

  Synopsis: Hunters are supposed to hate vampires—but everyone will betray their people for a price. Nathan is about to discover his. Nathan is a vampire hunter on the cusp of graduation. He’s been training for this his entire life: the moment he qualifies and joins the rest of his family in their noble calling. If only it were that simple. His grades are a mess, his social life is a disaster, and what’s worse, his best friend is a witch! Add to that, his vampire uncle is back in town and his crush might just be supernatural too, and you have one big melting pot of potential parental disapproval. Nathan doesn’t think he can take much more, and then the dark mages come to town. As bodies begin piling up in the streets, Nathan finds himself pulled deeper into political intrigue and a deadly plot that will pit him against his own family. When the girl he likes comes under threat, Nathan races against time to solve the mystery... well aware that with every step he takes, he comes close...

Synopsis: Her new start is about to bee-gin! Having moved into her mum’s spare room after a disastrous break-up, Kayleigh Harwood is desperate for a fresh start. When she sees an opening for a new beekeeper at Elderflower Grove she jumps at the chance – despite not knowing a thing about bees… The abandoned manor house holds a mystery of its own – the previous owner vanished years ago – and locals have been inventing stories about the manor ever since. Unable to resist the urge to look around, Kayleigh is shocked to find drop-dead-gorgeous gardener Carey living inside! Carey explains that the house and surrounding land is at risk of being demolished, endangering the bees, and he has been staying there to protect it. Convinced the secret of the house holds the key to saving Elderflower Grove’s bees, Kayleigh is prepared to do everything she can to help. But is she ready to find her own happy-ever-after too…? Review: The Beekeeper at Elderflower Grove was a lovely read. When Kayleigh brok...

  Synopsis: After I’m arrested for throwing a raucous party, my hockey team says I have an image problem. And I need to fix it, stat. Charity work? Check. Haircut? Sure. But I draw the line at hiring my neighbor to style me. In the first place “style” shouldn’t be a verb. And I’m tired of people who’d judge me on appearances. Vera and I don’t see eye to eye on anything. She wants me to try on clothes, while I just want to remove hers. She's distractingly pretty, with soulful eyes and a sinful mouth that likes to argue with me. But when management threatens my summer vacation, I grudgingly agree to Vera’s unusual proposal: she’ll give me an image makeover. But in return, she wants lessons in the art of seduction. It sounds a little nutty, but I know a good opening when I hear it. Besides, it’s not like I’ll ever fall for her… Review: When Sarina Bowen breathe I'm in awe, I adore her stories and characters, but this time she put into this book a little of my country so I'm ev...

  Synopsis: It’s a simple rule: don’t bang your teammates’ siblings. Finn O’Brien didn’t just break the rule, he annihilated it. Falling in love with his best friend’s younger sister when they were teens was an accident. He fought it for years, hiding behind a list of one-night stands a mile long, anything to convince himself Molly Morrison wasn’t the woman for him. But when they cross the line, there’s no going back. Finn is playing with fire. Can he keep the two most important people in his life, or will he be forced to choose? Review: Two for Roughing is the third book in the Snow Pirates series, it could be read as a standalone, but I tell you you'll miss two good stories. In this story we follow Molly and Finn, they are friends for years now and even if they feel something more than friendship for each other they are scared to confess their feelings to not lose Will, Molly's blood related brother and Finn's best friend and teammate. I adored to finally know Molly and F...

  June has flown by quickly, it was an unpredictably and unprecedentedly hot month, fortunately I have read a lot of good book. On June I've read 9 books:               -  Win Place Show by Liz Crowe 🐞🐞🐞 - The Little Bookshop By The Sea by Eliza J. Scott 🐞🐞🐞🐞 - Two For Roughing by Lasairiona E. McMaster 🐞🐞🐞🐞 - Mystery In The Palace Of Westminster by Sarah Lustig 🐞🐞🐞🐞 - Kittens & Kisses by Melissa McClone 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞 - Mr. Notting Hill by Louise Bay 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞 - Rebounding by Jami Davenport 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞 - Tristan & Isabel: Apartment 11F by Aly Stiles 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞 - The Gin Sisters' Promise by Faith Hogan 🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞       It was hard to choose my Book Of The Month because I've enjoyed a lot of stories this month, every single one was special to me but my choice went to  Kittens & Kisses by Melissa McClone because it was the third book in the series and I got attached to the characters. Let me know if ...