Bits and Bobs

F.U.C. Newbie Academy #22

by Mandy Rosko

A cat, a fish, and an evil bird all meet up at a lake... Steve's little trip to BC to help his brother turned into more than he bargained for when a strange bird-woman abducted him. Now all of a sudden he can turn into some kind of cat... what?!! Cindy's been stuck as a rescued resident at the Furry United Coalition Newbie Academy. The kind agents managed to save her from the lab, but they've had no luck reversing whatever experiment gave her permanent gills, rainbow scales, and webbed fingers. Her roommates have all found love and moved on from the Academy, but Cindy's lost hope on that ever happening for her. Until she meets Steve. He sees past her abnormalities. In fact, he thinks she looks like a beautiful mermaid. Can it be true? Does Cindy finally have a chance at a happily ever after? Or will the evil bird-woman ruin it all when she comes to collect her chicks?

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

216 pages, Paperback

First published November 19, 2021

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author Mandy Rosko lives as a hermit and she works in Ottawa, Ontario. Every once in a while she peels herself away from writing and Internet surfing to socialize with real people. She loves videogames, Sailor Moon, and her dog.

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Reviews

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steve and Cindy's Story . . .

Steve woke up not seeing clearly and not knowing where he was. Memories started coming back where he went to see his brother Sam at the hospital, then left and a woman who looked like a bird with claws and beak stuck him with a needle. The tray on the gurney near him now had lots of bloody needles on it… his blood? He tried to sit up but something had his hands. And his hands looked like paws with black and gray hair on it. He kept willing it to go back to his hand, and finally the paw changed back to what it should be. When he finally got a hand loose, he unbuckled the straps and exited into a hallway. He had to get out. Then the bird woman screeched and came after him. Just as he was opening a door, she grabbed his ankle with her talons. He kicked her in the face as she clung to him and she fell down the long ladder steps. And now she threatened to kill him. He burst out of the door and ran as she was close behind him. A hazy feeling preceded his hands changing again and he felt like he was shrinking. And he ran on four legs faster than he had ever run before!

He was so hungry and, when his stomach growled, he growled back! A pheasant landed and before it knew he was there, he had captured it. He ate the entire bird, purring the whole time. And while he ate, Albert Huntly from FUCN’A (“Furry United Coalition Newbie Academy”) watched him to see if he was a shifter. But he stayed a cat and now slept. He was evidently not the human “Mother” had kidnapped to experiment on. Sam, a black cat shifter still healing from John’s cobra bite, was a FUC agent and would be upset his brother was still missing, knowing what might have happened to him.

Steve went to a lake and got a drink after unsuccessfully trying to catch a fish. Then something, someone, leaped from the water. A graceful woman with scales dove back in. When she saw him, she asked if he needed help. And he knew she was like him; someone had changed her too. Cindy has also been stuck as a rescued resident at FUCN’A. She was saved from the lab, but they can’t reverse the experiment that gave her permanent gills, rainbow scales, and webbed fingers. Then she meets Steve who is in awe thinking she is a lovely mermaid. Could he be interested in her? Could they have a future together? Or would that horrible bird woman come to get her?

[Mary Lou Hoffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

BITS AND BOBS is the twenty-fourth book in the multi-author FUC Academy series. Each is a stand-alone, paranormal, romantic suspense story set in the FUC world created by Eve Langlais. You do not need to have read any of those books to start this series – I haven’t, though I wish now that I had.

This story was very well written with great descriptions that made me feel like I was living the events.

There is a lot of suspense and emotion. For Steve, it all started with visiting his brother, Sam, in the hospital after Sam was bitten by a snake. Steve doesn’t know about FUC, shifters, or that his world is about to change.

I loved that Steve thought that Cindy was a mermaid. What she saw as disfiguring and ugly, he saw as beautiful and unique. That is the beginning of true love. Years ago, I saw a movie called “The Enchanted Cottage.” In it a disfigured war veteran and a plain-Jane maid don’t see each other as they are. Instead, each is the most beautiful person to the other… as long as they are in the cottage. I was reminded of that movie when I read this book. Steve truly believed that Cindy was his beautiful mermaid. Absolutely heart-warming.

Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via BookSprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.


Title: BITS AND BOBS
Series: FUC Academy #24
Category /Genre: Paranormal Romance, Rom-Com
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content.
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC / errors excused.
Received from: Mandy Rosko

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a NON-SPOILER REVIEW of Bits and Bobs by Mandy Rosko. This story is part of the FUC Academy world. This story reads well as stand alone, but is much better enjoyed if you read the books in series order. Steve is kidnapped and becomes another Mother victim. I enjoyed the interaction between Cindy and Steve. They both had their issues to get through and somehow found strength in each other. A sweet and sexy read that has some resolution, another storyline thread is opened and there is a setup for the next book. Mature Readers Suggested.

This honest and voluntary review was made possible by reading a copy through Booksprout.

[Sara Munoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This well written book 23 in the FUC Academy Series was intriguing as it has very well-thought out storyline. These characters have very unique personalities and their actions are believable and entertaining. This wonderful story has the following: intrigue, twists and turns, adventure, action, danger, steam and a HEA. It is a fast-paced, good shifter book and series that will keep you engaged from start to finish. I am will be on the lookout for more books and series by this Author

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mother was an obviously disturbed woman, devoted to rescuing her babies.

When Sam was injured, big brother Steve comes to see him, and gets closer than is safe to the dangers Sam knows all too well

And finally, someone really appreciates Cindy. Steve sees her as a sexy mermaid

shifter life, death, and desperate ongoing battles

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an interesting and entertaining shifter romance between Cindy and Steve. The author does a great job developing her story and painting her scenes with her detailed and descriptive writing. She brings drama,action and romance,moves the story fluidly and delivers an enjoyable story that captured and held me right to the end. Loved and recommend this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 23 in the FUC (Furry United Coalition) Academy Series. If you've never read one of these books you really should, they are all intriguing and fun. This one is about Steve and Cindy. Love the characters and the storyline. There is plenty of action, adventure, danger, twists, steam, and love. It's fast paced and kept me entertained till the end of the story. Great HEA. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steve was abducted while visiting his brother in the hospital. Unbeknownst to him, Sam is a shifter and works for FUC and Steve has been captured by enemies of the Furry United Coalition. When he escapes, Steve finds himself able to turn into a bobcat. Luckily he runs into Cindy, another turned shifter, who helps him. It’s a fast moving, fun read with real emotion between Steve and Cindy. I received an advance copy of this book and voluntarily left a review.

[Jennifer Lovins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing

Steve was visiting his brother Sam in the hospital after he was bit by a snake. Steve left to get some coffee and a snack. The next thing Steve knows is that he is in a room tied down. He escapes only to turn into a cat of some sort. He sees Cindy in a lake. She pets him and he turns back to his human self. Can he control his change? Can the help them find mother? Will he fight his attraction to Cindy or given? Come on in and find out.

[Diane Selander- maglioli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bits and Bobs

Cindy is a mermaid type shifter who was experimented on by "Mother". When she finds Steve, who had just escaped the lab where "Mother" did her experiments, they form a bond and friendship that could possibly lead to more. But in the meantime they are both at FUC Academy to help them with their transition from human to shifter. Mother on the other hand is still looking for them and her pet snake shifter John is still being held in a cell. Loved it.

[Noemi · Rating 4 out of 5]

While visiting his brother, Steve was abducted. He's not aware that Sam is a shifter who also works for FUC. Steve has come face to face with the enemy of the Furry United Coalition. Steve manages to escapes he begins to turn into a bobcat. Running into Cindy, another turned shifter, is perfect timing. This read comes to readers in a fast moving pace with real emotions between Steve and Cindy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[angela gunstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bits and bobs

Can't wait to read more in this series loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book to everyone as I couldn't put it down

[Mickala · Rating 5 out of 5]

another book in the FUC Academy series
love this authors books
this was a great addition to the series
great story and characters
loved it

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[tburbr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick, fun read and proves why Mandy Rosko is becoming one of my go to authors. The characters and story line were well written and kept me entertained from start to finish.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was another great entry in the FUC Academy, it had the charm of the previous books and the storyline that I want. The characters were great and I enjoyed the romance angle.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Urszula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and developed story. Enjoyable reality and background that adds to the story. Well created characters and relationships among them. Lots of emotions flying around. Relaxing read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Edith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredible

This one had me captivated from the start until I was shocked to be at the end. Kudos Ms Rosko. It had everything and done so as to show continuity and the humor the EveL world is known for.

[Reader03 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun enjoyable adventure with romance, plot, the usual female villain and plenty of fun. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.