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 sh...

💖💖💖💖 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...