Super Reader – Books, Reviews, & Recommendations

 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 I loved Drea and Rock’s love story in Checking the Center by Delancey Stewart, a fast paced novella introducing her new Zamboni Diaries series, a prequel to introduce you to all things Wilcox Wombats. Rock Stevens, the center for the Wilcox Wombats hockey team, has returned to his hometown for an all star appearance at a pickle ball tournament. Andrea (Drea) Coppersmith works at a local bakery with dreams of attending culinary school. Coming home late one evening Drea finds the duplex she rents has been invaded by Rock. The problem is that the duplex is really Rock’s and his aunt somehow had a mix-up and rented Drea the same unit. Sharing a small duplex with only one bed quickly leads to so much more; from accidental roommates, to finding a forever love, in only a week. If you are a sports romance fan, you will love this humorous, heartfelt, steamy read.  I highly recommend Checking the Center and look forward to the next story in this series.   I voluntarily rev

 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 I have only read Best Man Next Door by Stefanie London , a novella within the anthology Suddenly This Summer by Susan Mallery, Synithia Williams, and Stefanie London. Sage Nielsen and Jamie Hackett grew up next door to each other and when they were in high school and Sage had quite the crush on Jamie. Sage was a very shy, nerdy girl while Jamie was one of the few people consistently nice to her. Jamie was a popular jock who was on his way to a professional career in tennis. Sage was bullied by the school’s mean girls and her only outlet was her sewing. When they left high school, Jamie pursued tennis and Sage went to Paris to work for a fashion house making wedding dresses. Since then, both have dealt with their dreams being derailed.   Sage and Jamie are both back in their hometown for the wedding of Jamie’s best friend and Sage’s sister; giving them a chance to reconnect and finally give in to the attraction they have for each other. Now they will have to figure out

  Kimberly Kincaid has revealed the cover for Sizzle! Releasing February 23, 2024 Sam Faurier is in deep trouble.   Which normally wouldn't be a problem for an elite firefighter with razor-sharp instincts and cocky bravado to spare. Except this time, his impulsive decision on a call got fellow firefighter, Lucy de Costa, into hot water, too.   Did he mention that he's had an unrequited crush on her for years? Or that she's the battalion chief's by-the-book daughter?    Or that the call that got them both benched was actually arson, only Sam can't prove it without help?   Lucy de Costa doesn't break the rules, and she sure as hell doesn't catch feelings for other firefighters. She's worked way too hard to make her way up the ranks for that, no matter how sexy Sam Faurier's smile is--or how hot his determination.   He's convinced there's an arsonist on the loose. Trouble is, she's the only one who believes him. And she's going to have t

💖💖💖💖💖 /5   Taluah’s Back in Town by Brenda Novak, book one in her Coyote Canyon series is a wonderful small town story of second change, accepting change and how the past can still be used to characterize someone. Talulah’s return to Coyote Canyon, small town in Montana, a place she never wanted to visit again. Her great aunt has passed away and she must to take care of the estate. If it wasn’t for her having to clean out and sell the old house, Talulah would have still been in Seattle baking at the Dessert Diner she owned with her business partner Paul. When she was young she made some mistakes. She left her fiancé, Charlie, at the altar fourteen years ago, and left. She knows that no one in this small town has forgotten and she wants to make things right, but as you can guess, it is not as easy as she expected. Of course, the first person she runs into is Brent, who had been best man at the first wedding she had walked away from. Talulah is forced to come to grips with her grow

  💖💖💖💖 /5 The Christmas Quilt by Lenora Worth, book three in the Shadow Lake series, is a patchwork of emotions that tug at your heart strings. There’s a little bit of almost everything in this story: humor, tears, feelings of betrayal and romance. The story takes place as the Christmas season approaches and on into Christmas week. Colette and Matthew (Mattie) have known each other all their lives, are finally in love and planning to marry. Mattie has been out of state to helping his ill uncle. The day of Colette's sister's wedding, Mattie returns; but a young, beautiful woman is hanging onto him, saying she is to marry him. What is the world is going on? How could Matthew be so heartless to do this to Colette? Mattie attempts to explain the situation, but things only get worse, for Colette. His uncle died, leaving Mattie everything including, his ward who he wanted Matthew to marry, and Mattie might have to move to Missouri. Only Matthew wants Collette, not this other woma

💖💖💖💖💖 /5  \ Moving Forward by Shelley Shepard Gray, book two in A Woodland Park Firefighters series, is a sweet and heartwarming romance that features characters who work as firemen in a small town in Colorado. This is a lovely story about two wounded souls that need saving and need love. The rough and tough Greg Tebo is a handsome guy who suffers from PTSD. Feisty business owner Kristen Werner owns a nursery and has a congenital heart disease. While they both are dealing with health issues, they find that being together they are stronger. Greg is strong, capable, sweet and caring; standing resolute, not giving up, no matter the situation. Kristen was the perfect match for him with her tough shell and sweet interior. giving him a run for his money in his attempt to remain steadfast. They are both holding those things close to themselves and need to learn to trust one another with their secrets. This story is sweet and endearing and promises to definitely put a smile on your face a

 💖💖💖💖 /5 The S before the Ex by Mira Lyn Kelly is a story about love, marriage and second chances as Ryan and Claire take an emotional rollercoaster journey before reaching for a forever love. Ryan and Claire married when they were quite young, allowing a heartbreak and loss to tear them apart. Something broke inside her, and feeling she couldn't connect to Ryan, she pushed him away, moved away to attend school and finally, one day called Ryan to tell him that she wasn't coming back. She did what she thought was right, try to re-build her life while setting Ryan free to live his. When they meet again nine years later, both of them have changed. Claire is now independent and successful, as is Ryan. He travels to Rome to find her; confronting her about divorce papers she filed. He feels he owes her and wants her to receive a fair settlement. As they attempt to work out a settlement, they did not expect the sparks that still exist between them. Neither of them have gotten o

💖💖💖💖 /5 Home for the Challah Days by Jennifer Wilck is a second chance, finding your true self romance that is heartwarming and will brightens your spirits.  Sarah Abrams returns home for the High Holy Days from her busy life in Washington DC with a lot on her mind; the biggest being whether to marry Matthew, her seemingly perfect boyfriend. Running into Aaron Isaacson was not what Sarah wanted given he was her first love and the one who broke her heart when he ended their relationship. Although, as with real life relationships, it was more a lack of communication and distance that helped tear them apart.  From the beginning, the sparks and attraction between them are evident. Though each believed they had moved on, it was obvious that the feelings they once shared were still there. They had the opportunity to repair their friendship once they cleared the air about their breakup, but did not. I liked watching them spend time together and seeing the chemistry between them but it wa

 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 A Daddy for Her Twins by Scarlet Wilson, a medical romance follows Madison and Fletch as they work together in their Singapore hospital. Physiotherapist Madison Koh, a widowed single mother to a pair of pre-school twins, has little free time to date. Pediatrician Arthur Fletcher, a self-confessed bachelor after a turbulent upbringing, has just returned to Singapore for his new, temporary position. From the start, the sparks fly as these two are magnetically attracted. Fletch and Madison are adorable together and their dates were creative and fun. The more time they spends together with her twins, it seems that not only is Fletch growing closer to Madison, but he is fitting seamlessly into her little family; considering putting down roots with them.   I really enjoyed reading about the characters in this story, and the connection Fletch and Madison have with each other. I also enjoyed the medical parts of this book. I highly recommend A Daddy for Her Twins to other r

 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 Hot to the Touch by Kate Meader, book three in the Hot in Chicago Rookies series, is an emotional, heartbreaking, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity steamy romance with a grieving twist, and a couple of enchanting children who stole every chapter along with some adorable dogs. This is Sam and Cassie’s emotional and entertaining journey; a hot firefighter, an annoyed sister in-law, tragedy, laughs, and a lot of steam.   Sam Killian and Cassandra (Cassie) Ferguson met through their families, his brother married her sister, and from that moment on sparks fly; not always in a good way. When a tragedy occurs, they put their differences behind them as they find themselves co-guardians to their broken-hearted niece and nephew, Maya and Spencer. As they work together, putting their own grief aside, to help the children, they discover growing feelings for each other. Crossing the line might not have been the smartest thing, but when fate has its own agenda there’s nothing t

 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 Protector in a Kilt by Kait Nolan, book four in her Kilted Hearts series, is former special forces operative Ewan McBride and talented violinist Elizabeth (aka Isobel) Duncan’s story , the woman who claimed his heart. Elizabeth only has her music, as she is under tight control of the manager/agent her mother signed with when Elizabeth was twelve years old. When his strict authority threatens her physical well-being, Elizabeth runs away. Her running finds her on a deserted road in a thunderstorm, and having a tree crash onto the car she was driving; Ewan McBride discovers her and takes her to his home in a small village near Inverness. He tends to her wounds, and realizing she's running from something, vows to keep her safe. Ewan has felt adrift, haunted by his past and searching for purpose. Encountering Isobel brings out his caring heart and protective side, as Ewan knows he will risk everything to protect her and keep her safe .   Having been brave enough to

  RED HEART CARD Annie Dyer Release Date: September 28   WILL BE FREE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED       Jude Whittingham didn’t expect his football season would be spent in the stands recovering from injury. With rest and rehab his primary focus, Jude finds his mind is becoming as messed up as his Achilles tendon. It doesn’t help that Neva, one of his many ex-girlfriends, and the team’s nutritionist, has now been assigned to his case.    Neva has more to worry about than dealing with Jude. After a series of disastrous dates and time-wasting relationships, her hope of having a baby is fading. Neva's problem – no one has passed the audition phase or come close to being father material. Well, since Jude.    When a family seems to be out of reach for Neva, not only does Jude find out about her baby dream, but he also offers to help her out. Neva can’t think of a practical reason to say no, apart from the fact that their past should probably be

                                                                             RECKLESS HEART Brighton Walsh Release Date: September 8 Turns out the gorgeous woman I had a one-night stand with is not only my sister’s best friend but also my new employee.   Worse? I shared a whole lot more with Avery than one mind-blowing night.   I told her my deepest, darkest secret.    Despite my constant worry that she’ll let the truth slip to my family, I can’t stay away from her. And when we’re tossed together for an out of town trip and forced to share a room with only one bed, the chemistry between us finally explodes...again.   I have no problem making her see stars—or breaking the bed. The trouble is, the longer our secret relationship goes on, the more I want to keep her.    But she’s eight years my junior, the sunshine to my grump, and I know her free spirit wants more than the small town of Starlight Cove can offer.    I have no doubt no one will ever give her more

 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 Lovers Heights by Annie Dyer, book three in the Puffin Bay series, is a fake romance between Finn Holland and Ruby Murray and their entertaining and surprising story. Ruby moved to Puffin Bay in order to distance herself from any rumors about her and her behavior with a student and a former colleague, who has it out for her, at her former college. She is a professor of marine biology and will teach at a nearby college, while monitor the area related to its rock's environment, and get to know her half-brother Thane . Finn, a gin maker and owner of the Refinery, is trying to discourage a former fling, Rosalie, who works for his company; as he’s not looking for a relationship. Ruby bumps into Finn on her first night there, and they seem to have an instant connection; with Finn offering to show Ruby around the Bay. One thing leads to another and when someone from Ruby's past starts to cause trouble for her Finn happily offers to be her fake boyfriend, which quickl

 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 Waking Up Married by Mira Lyn Kelly, is a light, funny, entertaining and sweet read. Megan Scott is a woman with a plan. No more relationships. No more hurt. She was taking her life and moving forward. She wanted a child and would raise it on her own, once she decided on how to get said child. Waking up after her first night in Vegas with a man she doesn’t recognize and a wedding ring on her left hand, she knows she is in trouble. She can't even get his name straight; Carter, no Connor. She never expected that going to Vegas for her cousins wedding and having a few too many drinks would end up with her plans all messed up. Connor Reed was a man who also had a plan: find a woman who didn’t want a fairytale life or a love relationship. He didn’t plan find the right woman while in Vegas but he wasn’t a man to turn his back on opportunity; and he thinks that Megan is exactly who he was looking for. He wants a family, but he doesn't want love. He wants affection an

 💖💖💖💖💖 /5 Stirring Up Trouble by Kimberly Kincaid, book three in her Pine Mountain series; a reworking, updating, and re-release of a book, is a delightful, funny, romantic and wonderful romance you won’t be able to put down. Sloane Russo is a fun loving and free spirited author, who has some quirky ways of how she thinks she should live her life. Gavin Carmichael is a resort restaurant manager who is quiet, serious, rules follower who takes care of his moody thirteen year old half-sister Bree. Sloane and Gavin meet through mutual friends when Gavin needs a sitter for his sister and Sloane needs a job to earn money to go to Greece to research a book she's going to write. None of them want to be in this position but they are needed by each other. Sloan is a traveler never wanting to put down roots. Gavin is busy with his job at the restaurant and raising sister. Bree believes she doesn't need anyone to watch her after school and while Gavin is at work. Bree has been having