Posted November 21, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
I wanted to prove myself on this ranch… not fall for him, kiss him, and end up carrying his baby.
I came to Ironwood Bluff to follow my dream, not fall for the most irritatingly sexy cowboy in Texas..
Zane Lawson is every kind of off-limits, single dad, widowed, and built like sin in a black Stetson,
He’s doing his best to raise his little girl, who’s already wrapped me around her finger.
But one night changed everything between us. A storm, a kiss, and suddenly, every line we swore not to cross vanished.
Now I’m tangled in the arms of a man who swore he’d never love again after his loss.
And somehow, this man, this adorable little girl, and this messy life are starting to feel like home.
But I’m still the outsider his family wishes would just disappear.
And when I find out I’m carrying his child… The truth hits harder than any storm.
I’m terrified. This isn’t just about passion anymore.
It’s about taking chances… and whether love can survive his past.
Titles in the Ironwood Bluff Ranch series include: Rancher’s Unexpected Love ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 20, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
She’s given up on love, but her matchmaking sisters have a scheme. He’s a single dad needing a fresh start and a touch of magic to help his little girl…
Pediatrician Sarah Maye moved back home to Belmont, North Carolina, years after being widowed, but everything’s changed. Her family’s hit by scandal, her sisters are loved up, and her beloved grandmother has passed. Feeling isolated, Sarah searches for a new purpose—a way to honor their grandmother’s legacy of giving. When the man her sisters tried to set her up with enters her clinic holding his sweet daughter’s hand, Sarah grieves for all she’s missed.
Single dad and history professor Luke Raimy is new to town with a short-term contract and a burning determination to create stability for his daughter as he builds a meaningful career. He’s mortified when he arrives at his daughter’s wellness check to see the elegant woman whom he thinks recently hit on him.
The timing and so much more are wrong, but can a little girl and a possibly enchanted cookbook make it right?
Titles in the Southern Love Spells series include: A Taste of Christmas Magic ~ A Touch of Spring Magic ~ A Whisper of Summer Magic ~ A Kiss of Southern Magic ~
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted November 18, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
It’s a Christmas where opposites attract…
Quinn McCarthy may be the youngest of the McCarthy sisters, yet she’s the most nostalgic. After years of managing the marketing for her family’s treasured Butterfly Lake Lodge, deep in the Rocky Mountains, she’s heartbroken to see it sold and unsure what comes next. Determined to create one last magical holiday, Quinn plans a farewell Christmas celebration, inviting cherished guests from past years before the lodge changes hands.
Since losing his parents as a teen, high-powered tech entrepreneur Declan Grant has zero interest in twinkling lights or renewing ties, despite the fond memories he has of the McCarthy sisters. On the verge of closing a major deal, he’s not about to be sidetracked. But when a change of plans steers him back to the rustic lodge, he teams up with Quinn for a slew of creative and quirky challenges.
Opposites in every way, Quinn and Declan initially fight their attraction. But as old memories spark and new feelings ignite, they just might discover that letting go could hand them the key to a future they never imagined.
Titles in The McCarthy Sisters series include: Wish Upon a Christmas Star ~ The Wedding Twist ~ The Love Plot ~ Traces of You ~ One Last Christmas Wish ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 18, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Mystery, NetGalley, Paranormal Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, St. Martin's Press, Thriller / 0 Comments
Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house—a manor that has been cursed for generations. Within its walls, she has witnessed the deaths of seven brides and the thefts of seven wedding rings. And now, to break the curse and banish a malevolent spirit once and for all, a difficult task must be completed.
After Sonya, her boyfriend, Trey, and their friends are forced to hear, see—and feel—the suffering of the house’s many ghosts as their torment is reenacted by the evil presence, their bond only strengthens, and their anger is renewed. Refusing to let her spirit be broken, Sonya searches each room for clues to her ancestors’ hidden story, putting the picture together, unearthing small treasures, and uncovering the moments of joy that existed among the sorrows. She’s determined to bring light to this haunted place—to fill it with people, with life and hope, once again.
But the enemy in the black dress continues to hover, to come at her in frightening forms. They may be illusions—but illusions can be powerful enough to wound and kill. She feeds on fear, and lies are her weapon. This dark-hearted witch wants to be mistress of Poole Manor, at any cost. And Sonya will need to fight a battle across two realms to finally take possession of the house on the clifftop—and of her own future…
Titles in The Lost Bride trilogy include: Inheritance ~ The Mirror ~ The Seven Rings ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 17, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Hot-shot firefighter Zachary Langley craves anonymity after his daring rescue of campers caught in a wildfire catapults him to fame—especially with his famous talk show host mother using his story for ratings. He’s hoping his move to Marietta, Montana, will help him escape the spotlight. When he’s roped into helping Tulip “Tilly” Bloom organize an ambitious Christmas extravaganza, he’s less than thrilled.
Tilly’s set on proving her worth by pulling off a new and unforgettable holiday event highlighting their beautiful mountain town. But with the handsome Zach watching her every move, Tilly worries she’ll be distracted by the hottie and the inconvenient sparks flying amid the twinkling lights, snow-dusted streets, and holiday cheer.
As their chemistry ignites, will the secrets they hide derail the celebration and their budding romance, or can the reluctant hero and town favorite find the Christmas miracle neither expected?
Titles in The Bloom Sisters series include: Headstrong Cowboy ~ The Firefighter’s Christmas ~ The Bachelor’s Winning Bid ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 16, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Montana (Tule), Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
This Christmas, home might be the best destination of all.
Jason Regan doesn’t do relationships or long-term commitments. His engineering firm keeps him constantly on the move, and that’s the way he likes it. But one quick trip to Holly, Montana, turns into an extended stay when a judge hands him community service at the town’s underfunded animal shelter.
Tess Evans traded courtroom battles for saving strays, pouring everything she has into the Forever Home Animal Shelter. With her make-or-break “Home for the Holidays” adoption event approaching, the last thing she needs is distraction… especially in the form of a broad-shouldered, maddeningly handsome volunteer who makes her pulse race.
Between fixing kennels, brushing shoulders in the supply closet, and chasing one mischievous terrier named Neville, their chemistry sparks hotter than a Christmas fire.
But Jason’s clock is ticking. Can a little holiday magic—and a lot of temptation—convince him that some things are worth staying for?
Titles in the Big Sky, Small Town series include: A Montana Christmas Homecoming ~ A Holiday Wedding Rescue ~ Home to Montana ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
Previously published as A Home for the Holidays, with a few changes.
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Posted November 16, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Willow Weston, a well-known artist, is working on an upcoming exhibition in Seattle when her brother Hayden puts Hunter Grant in charge of managing The Weston Ranch.
She’s seen the big cowboy with the killer smile around town, but so far has managed to ignore the instant tug at her heart when he’s around. But now he’s living on their ranch and is constantly getting in her way, even intruding when she’s swimming naked in her favorite private hot spring.
Like her grandmother, Willow is fey, as her mother calls it. She knows when something is wrong, and she experiences the feelings of those she loves. She’s made peace with the fact that she’ll never have a family or even consider marriage, but when she and Hunter ended up being fake-engaged, things got complicated. Apart from the fact that she doesn’t want the responsibility of one more person’s feelings to consider, Hunter has made it clear he’s only on the Weston Ranch temporarily. There’s a family ranch waiting for him in Colorado.
There’s no way they can be together forever, is there?
Titles in The Westons of Montana series include: A Family with the Cowboy ~ Reckless with the Cowboy ~ What the Cowboy Wants ~ The Rancher’s Christmas Bride ~
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted November 15, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
A former soldier. A stubborn cowgirl. A wedding no one expected.
Huck Jones never believed in love, but a vow is a vow—and this former Special Forces soldier turned rodeo cowboy has been roped into walking his fallen commander’s sister down the aisle. When the groom bolts and the bride’s pregnant, Huck steps in as the only man who can save the day.
Willow McBride is fierce, independent, and determined to keep her late brother’s ranch—and her heart—intact. She doesn’t need a hero, and she certainly doesn’t need a stand-in groom. But Huck is nothing if not persistent, and his sense of duty—and undeniable attraction—threatens to sweep her off her feet.
Amid rodeo dust, small-town drama, and unexpected sparks, Huck and Willow must decide if love is worth bending the rules—or if duty will always come first.
Titles in the Cowboys of Honor series include: The Montana Cowboy’s Code of Honor ~ The Montana Cowboy’s Duty ~ The Montana Cowboy’s Christmas Homecoming ~ The Montana Cowboy’s Call to Serve ~ The Montana Cowboy’s Last Mission ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
Previously published as Marry Me Please Cowboy
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Posted November 15, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Mysterious events threaten more than a new romance–check into Bramble House B & B this Christmas…
Amy and Chet Hardwick anticipate another full house of guests for their third Christmas at Bramble House, including Amy’s brother, rancher Carson Wilcox. But a series of unexplained mishaps begins to worry Amy, especially when journalist Larkin Carrillo arrives to investigate.
Following a painful assault the night of her high school graduation, Larkin left Marietta, determined to never return. But her grandmother is ill and needs help. Running into her once-close friend, Carson, stirs up happy memories along with unwanted wishes. She needs to focus on her grandmother’s health and look into the curious and potentially dangerous happenings threatening the sterling reputation of Bramble House.
Carson doesn’t give up easily. He wants a second chance with Larkin. Helping her solve the problems at Bramble House may not only help save his sister’s business but also convince Larkin that he can be trusted with her journalistic integrity and friendship. She’s built walls, and he may need some mistletoe magic to win her heart and promise to be his for this Christmas and for always.
Titles in the Bramble House Chronicles series include: Promise Me Please, Cowboy ~ A Merry Bramble Christmas ~ A Baby at Bramble House ~ Promise Me This Christmas ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 15, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
I returned to Arborside to transform the old candy shop on the pier into my dream bakery and cafe. Little did I know, a surprise awaited me.
Jonathan Colt, a high school classmate. His presence makes me catch my breath. He is a tall, rugged, handsome billionaire and the town’s handyman to boot!
Despite his quiet life, content with routines and fatherhood, his arrogance and stubbornness pose a challenge.
As we work together cleaning and remodeling the bakery, each brush stroke and tile placed reveals glimpses of his desire for connection. Shared glances and smiles make my heart melt, and his son’s laughter begins to feel like home.
Jonathan remains a mystery because of the tragic loss of his wife and protective instincts for his son.
Balancing fatherhood and business seems to shelter him from the world.
Can I help him overcome the pain and loneliness of his loss? As our lives intertwine, will we grow closer and find love before fate dares to drive us apart?
~Standalone~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black scenes. Kisses might be involved 🙂
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Posted November 14, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Montana (Tule), Mystery, Police Procedural, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
The Bitter Root Mysteries Anthology includes the following titles:
Bitter Roots
In the small town of Lost Trail, Montana, Dispatcher Zak Waller, alongside Tiff Masterson and lawyer Justin Pittman, investigates a young woman’s murder at a Christmas tree farm, uncovering dark secrets that threaten their tight-knit community. As they dig deeper, they reveal an evil more sinister than they imagined.
Bitter Truth
When wealthy Lacy Stillman dies suspiciously after blocking a lucrative family deal, Dispatcher Zak Waller and Tiff Masterson probe the secrets of Lost Trail’s elite, and in a shocking twist, unearth long-buried secrets. The ramifications affect many of Lost Trail’s most prominent citizens and provide the missing clue to Lacy Stillman’s murder.
Bitter End
When lawyer Justin Pittman’s wife, Willow, is found dead, new Deputy Zak Waller questions the Sheriff’s rush to blame her ex, uncovering a tangled history in Lost Trail that challenges his loyalty to the community.
Bittersweet
New Sheriff Zak Waller is investigating the abduction of librarian Sybil Tombe in Lost Trail, Montana, when a young schoolgirl also goes missing. Zak believes the crimes are related…but how? Finding the link is the key to bringing the victims home and avoiding devastating consequences.
This story (anthology) may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 14, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
A veteran with scars, a single dad with doubts, and a Christmas neither will forget.
Veteran Maggie Majors is in Pine Hill, Kentucky, on a mission, not to get involved in the town’s over-the-top Christmas festivities. Nonetheless, she’s judging their “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” contest. Twinkling lights, silver tinsel, and a borrowed princess costume aren’t going to fix the holes in her tortured-by-the-past heart, but Maggie will do anything to make the most of the second chance she’s been gifted. Even co-judge the games with a man who makes her insides jittery.
Firefighter Walker Bailey isn’t looking for romance, much less a fairytale happy-ever-after. He’d loved, lost, and been left a single dad. But spending time with Maggie has him adding her to the top of his Christmas wish list. If only he believed Santa could deliver the gift of love…
Can the spirit of Christmas bind their hearts, giving them a faith in love that can conquer their pasts?
Titles in the Wrapped Up in Christmas series include: Wrapped Up in Christmas ~ Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy ~ Wrapped Up in Christmas Hope ~ Wrapped Up in Christmas Love ~ Wrapped Up in Christmas Faith ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black scenes.
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Posted November 14, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
To restore her legacy…she must wear the billionaire’s diamond!
Erin Carter can reclaim her family company on one condition: wed the current owner’s grandson. Though it’s the last thing she wants, she’s come too far to stop now. Nevertheless, persuading infamous playboy Enzo Rossetti to get down on one knee won’t be easy…
Enzo has no intention of marrying anybody, and he won’t be a pawn in Erin’s ruse! So, he’ll play her game…right up to the altar.
Aboard his superyacht, however, Enzo’s strategy spectacularly unravels when he realizes he’s in control of everything except their incendiary chemistry!
Titles in the Filthy Rich Italians series include: Inconveniently Wed ~ The Rossetti Ring Requirement ~ Their Boardroom Baby ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 13, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Kindle Unlimited, Previously Published, Sexual Content, Standalone / 0 Comments
In order to secure the Greek island resort he’s always wanted, ruthless tycoon Zander Volakis needs to change his image—fast!
The only person who can help him is the woman who betrayed him five years ago: his wife!
But Lauranne O’Neill refuses to work with Zander. He has the power to ruin her life again.
To play with Zander is to play with fire . . . ! Her refusal leaves Zander with only one choice: he will buy her back and blackmail her until she’s his.
This title is a standalone within the Greek Tycoons line of Harlequin Presents. The series page at Amazon for these titles (that are at this time in the Kindle Unlimited subscription) can be found here: Greek Tycoons (22 books)
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 13, 2025 by Marsha in A TBR Read, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Sexual Content, Standalone / 0 Comments
Ten years, two people, one day. A forbidden, billionaire protector, holiday romance.
The celebration of the year… and its most forbidden guest!
New Year’s Eve. It’s the only day that Santo Sabatini allows his carefully controlled world to collide with heiress Eleanor Carson’s. Attending the exclusive annual party he deplores is the best way the tycoon can uphold his unbreakable vow: to protect her from an earth-shattering secret…
When the truth threatens to tumble out and crush Eleanor’s life as she knows it, Santo has no choice but to get closer to her. As the clock strikes midnight, can he stop their off-limits chemistry from erupting into dangerous flames?
~Standalone~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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