ItaPixie's Book Corner

      Synopsis: The chill of winter has descended on London. But for Sebastian Bell and Gemma Tate, there will be little cheer this season… Gemma Tate has a new job and a new address. She is putting her past – her memories of nursing in the Crimean war – behind her. Until Jacob Harrow, a journalist with ties to Crimea, is found brutally killed, and Gemma is pulled into the investigation. Police inspector Sebastian Bell works alone. But when all signs point towards a dark secret Harrow brought back from the war, he realizes he needs Gemma’s help to untangle the mystery. But raking up the past has devastating consequences when Gemma’s friend, another nurse from Crimea, is found murdered in her boarding house… As dark betrayals come tumbling out, Gemma and Sebastian are on a dangerous race to uncover the truth. In her determination to solve the case, could one rash act by Gemma place her next in the killer’s sights…?   Review:        A d...

    Synopsis:   What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Unless you end up married! Zoey When I first met him, I got butterflies in my stomach. I thought it was silly and pushed it aside. Avoided him. Besides, I was taken—unavailable. Or so I thought. That was before he hired me to take over his company’s PR. Now that we were working with each other, that meant he was completely off-limits. Until one night in Vegas. Nash They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Unless you ask the woman of your dreams to marry you while you are both drinking tequila. And she says yes. She thinks it’s a mistake. She’s wrong. Now I have ninety days to show her we’re meant for love.   Review: Meant For Love was an enjoyable, spicy and easy to read book. Natasha Madison hooked me from the first chapter thanks to her writing and this family saga which never fails to be entertaining. Zoey and Nash have meet a couple time at their families' gatherings and they have never gone deeper...

      Synopsis:   I’m a carpe diem, live-in-the-moment, kind of woman. But waking up in Vegas with a rock on my finger and a gorgeous man in my bed? Well, now I’m redefining what it means to roll the dice… Especially because my new husband is Tennessee Thunderbolts center, Leif Bang. Yes, he has electric blue eyes that pierce me to my core. For sure, I’ve never seen forearms quite like his. And — another point for him — he makes me fold over with laughter. But he’s also the man my mother was scheming to set me up with once I settled in Knoxville for my new job. Determined to start my new life on my own terms, the last thing I need — or want — is a wickedly charming husband who’s never had a serious girlfriend, much less an impulsive wife. It’s fine because I’m all about those annulment papers. Except, our moms are old friends, I’m new in town, and Leif is nothing like I expected. Especially when he asks me to fake this marriage a little while longer. Now, I...

    Synopsis: Livia Once upon a time I spent an evening flirting with a handsome stranger in a bar. But before we could finish what we started, I lost my nerve and fled. Months later, I’m minding my own business at work one morning when a stranger lets himself into the empty brewery. Panicked, I call 911, and the cops show up to slap on the handcuffs. In my defense, I have very good reasons to be afraid. Also in my defense, I’d never met my boss’s son. Or so I’d thought… Nash I don’t know what this chick has against me. First she ditches me, and now she wants to arrest me. Livia is as frustrating as she is hot. But nobody else knows the brewery better than she does. Now we’re stuck together, sharing an office and a very small house as I run the brewery for six weeks for my cranky dad. That’s just enough time to bring down her guard. Turns out we have a lot more in common than we thought, including a lot of smoking hot chemistry. Until Livia’s past catches up with ...

    Synopsis:   Blossom Sunshine's life is anything but boring right now. She's determined to finally solve the mystery of who her biological father is – despite Mum Ada putting a spanner in the works. What is Ada trying to hide? Meanwhile, best friend Billy is doing his best to impress new girl Jenna. This means cutting back on all the delicious cakes and carbs that he loves, but Jenna's worth it. Isn't she? And then there's Blossom's own love life, which has been a catalogue of disasters up till now – but that was before she met Trevor.  He's not her usual type but she thinks maybe that's a good thing? Could this be real love at long last? One thing's for certain – the path to Blossom achieving her heart's desire looks like it will be far from smooth!   Review:    Blossom is the last and youngest of the Sunshine sisters, this novel tells her story. She is searching for her father, unfortunately her mother isn't helping with her lies ...

      Synopsis: In the heart of snowy Iowa, as the holiday season descends upon the University of Cedar Rapids, the campus is abuzz with Christmas cheer. But for your favorite UCR Raccoons, life isn't all merry and bright: the clock is ticking down to a team Christmas party at the de la Pena mansion. Told through multiple points of view, this enchanting tale weaves together the hopes, dreams, and struggles of the players as they navigate the magic of Christmas. As the team prepares for their holiday party, they discover that the true meaning of Christmas isn't found in victories on the ice, but in the bonds they have cultivated with their teammates. From going in to labor at a llama farm, to shopping for the perfect ring to pop the big question, this novella dives into the lives that have intertwined throughout the Raccoon's series, and the warmth of a team that becomes a family.   Review:    I love Christmas in July. If you crave something r...

      Synopsis:   The Phantoms are back with a vengeance… and the City of Angels will never be the same. JENSEN Chasing my pro hockey dreams in the City of Angels has been a relentless battle. Each season feels like starting over, and being miles away from my family only adds to the struggle. I don’t know what I would do without my online gaming friends. Especially @Empress. I know nothing about her—not even her real name—but what I do know with certainty is that our chats are my lifeline. I wish she would let me in, but she guards her secrets even more closely than I do. A chance encounter puts us in the same room together, and the attraction IRL is next level. But before I can make my play, she disappears. I'm desperate to find her again and my meddling, matchmaking mother shows up just in time to help. Can I convince her that I'll be there no matter what she's hiding? Or will we both get hit hard in this real life game of love?   Review:  ...

      Synopsis:   Can this single dad stuntman survive a second chance at true love this Christmas? Honey Peterson has worked for Channel Twelve News practically forever. Though her friends think she needs to move on to a job where she can report the real news, Honey loves sharing local happenings and human-interest pieces in her hometown. If only she had someone interesting to share her life with… She and Josh Webb were voted Best Couple senior year in high school, and though she was only a teenager, she couldn’t imagine a future without him in it. But Josh headed straight to Hollywood after graduation, to wrangle horses and do stunts. And no one since can seem to take his place in her heart. This Christmas, he’s suddenly back–a single dad with an enthusiastic little girl, and a too-sweet story about how he’s home to help out on the family farm. Honey suspects there’s a lot more to his homecoming than meets the eye. And she’s determined to keep her wall...