Super Reader – Books, Reviews, & Recommendations

💖💖💖💖 Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood, is a collection of her STEMinist novellas featuring three best friends and the men they love to hate; well, not quite, really. All of the stories are smart and witty with a level of nerdiness and quirks that glows through each story. Each story was unique, but similar to the others, as well, especially since the ladies are all friends. Ms. Hazelwood wrote a wonderful collection of short stories that were enjoyable and should not be missed. She provided tales rich with emotions, intelligent but awkward characters, magnetic attraction, sizzling chemistry, wonderful and humorous conversations, and endearing characters giving three best friends and their men a chance for a forever love.  I highly recommend Loathe to Love You to other readers.   I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

  💖💖💖💖💖 Jennifer Bernard created another amazing and delightful story with The Setup , book three in her Lake Bittersweet series. This is Gina Moretti and Kirk Williams’ love story; a unexpected love story with a return to Lake Bittersweet. Gina knows that she needs to move forward with her life and get over her holiday glumness; the lost Olympic dream and her ex-husband. The residents of the town of Lake Bittersweet are trying to help her find "the one" with this year's Gina-stakes. Kirk grew up in Lake Bittersweet, was best friends with Gina’s brother and hung-out at her home; but left town to get away from his father and never looked back. That is until his sister asks to meet her there. He figures it’s a great idea because it allows him to get away from his last heroic event, get some peace and quiet, and heal his broken leg. The first person he sees when he gets to Lake Bittersweet is Gina and she has grown into a woman, not at all like the little sister of his

  💖💖💖💖💖 I enjoyed A Wicked Game by Kate Bateman, book three in her Ruthless Rivals series, which focuses on members of the Davies and Montgomery families and their ongoing love and hate saga. Captain Morgan Davies returns to London after a shipwreck and near death experience determined to win Harriet Montgomery. He and Harriet, his long-time adversary, made a bet of three kisses that he wouldn't return home safely and he’s ready to cash in. Convincing the infuriating woman he wants to marry her is going to be his greatest challenge yet. Harriet has also desired the rogue Captain, but feared publicly admitting it. She is secretly thrilled that he has returned and happy that he is calling in the debt of those three kisses as payment for his safe return; though she'd never admit it to him. The chemistry between Harriet and Morgan sizzles as the banter between them is playful. Ms. Bateman wrote a wonderful, amazing tale that captures you on page one, not letting go unt

  💖💖💖💖💖 I loved Chase and Julia’s amazing friends-to-lovers sports romance in Made for Me by Natasha Madison, book one in her new series, Made For; a spin-off from the Only One series . Chase and Julia have known each other for years, as her twin Jillian, is married to Chase’s cousin Michael. Chase and Julia have been friends from the moment they met, but always were certain it could never be more. They have been dancing around their attraction for each other fearful of what could happen, as once they crossed that line, there was no going back. Chase bypassed a career in hockey, like most of the men in his family, becoming a doctor. For years he spent time with Doctors Without Borders and since returning he has joined his brother and cousins becoming a team doctor for their hockey team. Julia truly is a wonderful and caring person who goes above and beyond as a social worker. After a horrible night with one of her cases, Chase finds Julia in the ER where he‘s working a shift.

💖💖💖💖 Cinderella and the Duke by Lydia Drake is a marriage of convenience and take on the Cinderella story. Spinster Julia Beaumont needs a husband, and fast, to escape being trapped by her demanding and awful stepmother; becoming her companion and caretaker forever. When her stepmother falls ill and cannot attend a ball, Julia sees her chance and offers to chaperone her younger step-sister; determined to find a husband before the night ends. Julia believes the night is unsuccessful until she meets Gregory, a handsome and notorious rake known for his scandalous affairs. Gregory Carter, the Duke of Ashworth, is tired of being chased by the women of the ton, and when one of these women tries to entrap him, Julia comes to his rescue. Gregory is immediately taken with Julia; enchanted by her intellect and strong opinions. Though Julia flees the ball, leaving behind only her slipper, she sees Gregory again the next day and proposes to him. They can help each other with this marriage of

  💖💖💖💖 One Night Only by Jayci Lee , book two in the Hana Trio series, is a sweet romance with an unexpected pregnancy. Megan Hana, a violinist with the local chamber music organization and a trio with her sisters, is restless and looking for a challenge. She secretly signed up for a gig at an open act night at a local club, playing on a modern electric violin. Car problems almost cause her to be late until a knight in a Maserati, Daniel, drives up to save the day, driving her to the club and staying for her performance. These two hit it off; attracted to each other they end up having a one-night stand. As happens, there are consequences and Megan is pregnant. She’s excited to become a mom, knows her sisters will be supportive, but not so sure about telling her traditional Asian father. She never learned Daniel’s last name or how to contact him, so imagine her surprise when she walks into her father’s house and sees Daniel sitting with her father. Daniel Pak, her father's com

  💖💖💖💖 Mail Order Cowboy by Victoria James, book three in her Wishing River series, is a heartwarming story about grief and grieving, but about kindness, forgiveness, the closeness of friends, the guilt and regret of keeping secrets that no one should have to bear, and lastly, it's about moving on. Hope Roberts lost her husband to cancer six years earlier and just inherited a broken down ranch from his grandparents. She's a naturopathic doctor, mom to 9-year-old Sadie, and has no clue about running a ranch. Dr. Dean Stanton has the perfect life on the outside; he is wealthy, a doctor, a successful rancher heir to a fortune, attractive, and charming. What others don't see is that he is slowly dying inside due to his relationship with his father; tense, and destructive making Dean feel lonely and unworthy. His narcissistic father forced Dean’s older brother Morgan, to leave the ranch because of their father’s unethical behavior and sleazy behavior with his sons’ girlfrien

  💖💖💖💖💖 The Bookstore's Secret by Makenna Lee , book six in the Home to Oak Hollow series, is a sweet, friends-to-lovers romance, set in the small town of Oak Hollow, in Texas Hill Country. This is a story about family and believing in yourself. Divorced bookshop/bistro owner, Liam, a divorced single parent and widowed single parent pastry chef, Nicole, were neighborhood friends when they were younger, lost touch and easily slide back into that friendship. Family is so important to both Liam and Nicole, and together with their two kids they created a cute little family. Though Nicole's time in Oak Hollow was originally temporary, she falls hard for Liam, and shares all her secrets with him. When Nicole finds out that Liam is keeping secrets of his own and doesn't trust her the way she does him, it might ruin her second chance at happiness. Filled with lots of baking, bookshop goodness, fishing trips, drive in movie nights, stolen kisses, family and a happily eve

  💖💖💖💖 Pregnant Princess in Manhattan by Clare Connelly is a sizzling romance with a surprise baby trope pairing with royal drama. Princess Charlotte Rothsberg has always known what was expected of her and all she wanted was one night of freedom, before her arranged engagement to a Sheikh is announced. Escaping her guards, he meets Rocco in a bar and ends up having an anonymous one night stand with New York billionaire, Rocco. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but the unexpected consequences will change both their lives. Rocco insists the two marry so she must break her arranged marriage with a Sheikh. The pair honeymoon in Italy and all goes well until Charlotte confesses her feelings. Because of things that happened in his past, Rocco wanted nothing to do with love or a relationship. When he finds out that Charlotte is pregnant, he is determined that his child will never experience what he did but developing feelings for Charlotte isn’t part of the plan. Now, Rocco

  💖💖💖💖 Christmas Ransom by B.J. Daniels, book three in the Colt Brothers Investigation series, is a second chance romantic suspense. This romantic suspense is a bit unusual as the villain was pointed out from the beginning, along with motive, reasons, and desperation behind the robbery. Davy Colt and Carla Richmond were high school sweethearts who went in different directions after graduation; Davy to the rodeo and Carla to college. Despite wanting to leave their small town behind, Carla ended up returning to take care of her sick mom, and becoming a loan officer at the local bank; while Davy travel with rodeo, occasionally visiting his family in town. When Carla is accidently caught in a bank robbery, on her day off, recognizing one of the robbers became her almost death sentence; especially as he tried to take her hostage. Jud, one of the bank robbers, was doing what he thought he had to in order to stay alive, keep his girlfriend Jesse alive, and get himself out of trouble. As o

💖💖💖💖💖   Cruel North by J.B. Salisbury, book four in the North Brothers series, is a second-chance romance. Hayes North, the broody twin and grumpy North brother, is about to meet his match: with his long lost daughter and his lost love; the one who got away. Vanessa Osbourne was his everything until she disappeared. When a girl claiming to be his daughter shows up in New York, he is shocked to learn he has a daughter; especially when he learns who her mother is. When Haven's mother, Vanessa, comes to get her, Haven doesn't want to return to Colorado, she wants to stay in New York with her bio dad. Hayes suggests that Vanessa and Haven stay at his place for month, so he can have a chance to get to know is daughter. Vanessa reluctantly agrees but she's not going to be nice to Hayes; after all, he gave her money to "take care of" the situation. Her parents sent her to Colorado to have the baby, but when Vanessa decided to keep the baby, her parents disowned her

  💖💖💖💖💖 Falling for Mr. Safety by Delancey Stewart and Marika Ray, book two in the No Place Like Home series, is another humorous and entertaining story form the creative writing duo of Marika Ray and Delancey Stewart. From the start, the humor and laughs were abundant as the feisty and independent Juni and her dog, Moxy were introduced. Juni lives in small town Solano Creek and owns a pet store with her best friend. She has family issues that affect her choices. Carter is a security guard for famous people. He spent summers as a child in Solano Creek visiting his grandfather, Roy. Carter is back in Solano Creek temporarily having been enticed there by Roy and his brother, Trey. Carter also has issues from his past that affect his choices. Carter certainly wasn’t interested in assisting Juni with her animal show that she was debuting at the new baseball park. She took too many chances, ignored all of his safety suggestions and was a force to be reckoned with, but in the end, he ag

  Jessica Lemmon has revealed the gorgeous covers for the Real Love series! Cover Design: Jessica Lemmon Pre-order Eye Candy releasing January 31st www.jessicalemmon.com/eye-candy   Don't trust lust at first sight. A "bubbly and sizzling rom-com" with a light love triangle and an absolutely swoon-worthy hero. Every morning, a gorgeous mystery man jogs by Jacqueline Butler's office window, tempting her to break her "no dating" rule. She's good with ogling him from afar, but her best friend-slash-colleague Vince Carson suggests she do more than stare--he wants her to ask the runner out. Vince knows his best friend Jackie better than she knows herself, and the last thing she needs is a date with a pompous, swole jackass. But after being friend-zoned big-time, Vince can't exactly ask her out himself. Encouraging her to pursue a guy who is all muscle and no substance will not only get Jackie off the bench, but will also open her eyes to the fact that Vin