Super Reader – Books, Reviews, & Recommendations

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emma and Samuel’s moving, uplifting, emotional story in Strength in the Storm, book two of Laurel Blount’s Johns Mill Amish Romance series, tugs at your heart, holding you hostage until the very last page. This was a story I could not put down, reading it in one day.   Emma Hochstedler is still grieving the senseless murder of both of her parents when she returns to her home after caring for her Uncle in Ohio. She struggles with guilt over the situation which that caused her parent’s death. Emma tries to help her brother and his pregnant wife as well as her sister Miriam, who suffers emotionally, after witnessing her parent’s death. Naomi, her sister-in-law, believes that Miriam might do better if Emma left her brother’s home. After her former boyfriend, Samuel Christner helps her out of a scary situation. Emma gets the idea that to help Sam’s Aunt Ruth while she recovers from a hip injury. Ruth is not an easy person to get along with, but then neither was Emma’s Uncle in Oh

 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kieran and Celeste's story in The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes by Eva Leigh, book one in Last Chance Scoundrels, is sizzling, emotional, and entertaining, as rules are broken and rakes reformed.   Kieran Ransome created an unintended scandal. Now his father has issued an ultimatum: make a respectable marriage within a year or be cut off financially. Kieran is up first, and he's much more a soft-hearted rascal than a troublesome rogue. That's not how his parents see him though, and they only have time and affection for their heir - not the spares.  Kieran only knows one miss accepted by society, his best friend's sister, Celeste Kilburn and hopes she will help him gain acceptance in respectable circles. Celeste's father's trade money may have opened some doors, but she's under pressure to keep up a sterling reputation and marry to cement the family's place in society. While in society Celeste appears to be a respectable and proper young lady w

  🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Abby and Roman sizzle in Up In Smoke by Kate Meader, book one in the Hot in Chicago Rookies series, a new series about rookie Chicago firefighters, an amazing story about a a determined fire fighter rookie and the hot, smexy single dad who couldn’t help but fall his new recruit. From their meet-cute over cherry pie, to discovering he’s her new commander, you can’t help but love this page-turning new series.   Abby Sullivan was such an amazing character; strong, determined, and more than capable of holding her own against the boys. Her relationship with her father was heartbreaking to read; I often wanted to slap some sense into him. Roman Rossi was the perfect balance for Abby. His calmness and steadiness were much needed in her life. His snarky relationship with his twin sister was hysterical as was the great support system she provided for him and his daughter, Lena. His grumpy exterior hid some major vulnerabilities, but once he opens up, you get the real Roman.

 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Naomi and Samuel’s story in A Promise of Forgiveness by Jo Ann Brown, book two in the Secrets of Bliss Valley series, is an emotional, tug at your heart strings, sweet Amish romance. In this sweet, heartwarming story we witness Naomi learning to trust her heart as well as Naomi and Samuel letting go of the past. Naomi Ropp is a recent widow with twin two-year-old mischievous boys, trying to recover from the betrayal of her now deceased, abusive husband. After a recent change in circumstances, Naomi is returnied to her father’s home in Bliss Valley, shocked to learn that her father has Samuel King working for him and living in the dawdi haus. Samuel and two of his friends were her tormentors when she was a teenager. If that isn’t enough, Naomi is confronted by a woman who tells her an bizarre tale about her parentage. Not knowing what to make of this information she decides to put it on the back burner for now. Then a newborn is found abandoned on the porch of the dawdi haus. T

  👑👑👑👑👑 Last Duke Standing by Julia London, book one in her Royal Match series, is a  wonderful, enjoyable, charming, humorous tale of a princess in need of a husband and the opionated Scottish lord tasked to escort her as she is introduced to some of the best and most eligible bachelors. With the impending death of her father and a hint of scandal in her past, Crown Princess Justine of Westloria, accompanied by her younger sister, is sent to England to learn the ropes of royalty, receiving tutelage from none other than Queen Victoria herself. Justine is also in the market for a proper husband; one fit to marry the future queen of Wesloria. William, Lord Douglas, a notoriously rake and heir to the Duke of Hamilton seat in Scotland, who knows simply everyone, while decidedly not husband material, is on hand as an escort of sorts. William has been recruited to keep an eye on the royal matchmaker for the Weslorian prime minister, tasked to ensure the princess is matched with a ma

💗💗💗💗💗 The Inn on Mirror Lake by Debbie Mason, book four in the Highland Falls series follows Ellie and Nate, their pretend/fake relationship, and the amazing cast of secondary characters that make this an enjoyable fun-filled love story, along with some drama and intrigue.  Nathan Black might look like a bad boy but he’s more like a teddy bear, kind and understanding, yet obsessed with seeking justice for a friend he lost in the line of duty. Ellie MacLeod appears soft and delicate but has a backbone of steel, who gave up her career to care for her grandfather and his aging inn, with a secret “gift” she’s struggled her whole life to hide. Together Nate and Ellie fight against her family trying to sell the Inn that has been in her family for generations and put her grandfather in a home. I wanted to be a guest at the Inn if only to watch these two totally opposite, but made for each other, fall in love. With the help of Granny MacLeod, Grandfather Joe, the Judge, and the rest of th

 💗💗💗💗💗 Until Next Time by Claudia Burgoa, book one in her Against All Odds: St. James Family series, is an emotional, heartwarming, hilarious single mom and second chance at love romance with all the feels and charm.   We have a precocious seven year old matchmaker tries to set her mom up, a heartbroken widower, a brother’s former best friend, and a cast of secondary characters make a wonderful addition as they bring another layer to the storyline. Zach St. James and Autumn Wickerton are good souls and after everything they’ve been through, they deserve good things in life. Their journey is a wonderful blend of emotions, swoon worthy moments and passion. The emotional, magnetic, and sizzling chemistry between them is perfect. Their banter is flirtatious and snarky. Combine that with Autumn’s ever so sassy daughter, Matilda and it’s absolute perfection. Matilda’s antics were hysterical causing laugh-out-loud moments. This was a wonderful story reminding that grief has no time li