Category: ARC

Danger in Big Sky Country by Kimberly Van Meter

Posted December 10, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

To catch a killer

…will she risk a life?

When a childhood friend and her family are killed on their Montana ranch, Detective Luna Griffin finds it especially gut-wrenching.

To solve the case, she must work with the victim’s brother, Benjamin, who’ll do anything to get justice for his sister.

But the by-the-book cop must bend the rules­ while not falling for the ex-marine. Until one bullet—and long-buried secrets—threatens everything…

Titles in the Big Sky Justice series include — Danger in Big Sky Country —♥— Her K-9 Protector —♥—

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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Kyle by Leslie North

Posted December 8, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Temptation doesn’t play by the rules…

Navy SEAL Kyle Matthews will do whatever it takes to avenge his brother’s death. And he’s not alone. He and his beautiful sister-in-law, Natalie, are after the same thing… with one important caveat. He wants the terrorist behind Nick’s murder dead. She wants him in custody. They’re headed for a clash.

Kyle respects his brother’s memory, so it’s hands off when it comes to Nick’s widow—no matter how tempting he finds her. But she has a different plan…

As an intelligence expert, Natalie knows how to keep a cool head in stressful situations. But nothing prepared her for the sizzling attraction she feels toward Kyle. He’s a driven, powerful man, built for action. And Natalie has some very steamy action on her mind. When push comes to shove, though, duty has to come before anything else. Their very lives depend on it.

Her heart will just have to wait…

Titles in the SEAL Team Ten series include — Gage —♥— Scotty —♥— Spencer —♥— Kyle —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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The Twin Secret She Must Reveal by Joss Wood

Posted December 8, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Their attraction returns instantly! But she still has two big secrets to reveal.

She has a confession:
Her sons are also his!

Thadie Le Roux has not one but two reminders of those incredible hours in Angus Docherty’s arms. But unable to contact her twins’ elusive father, the society heiress decides she has to move on.

Until she’s caught in a paparazzi frenzy and the security expert who rescues her is Angus himself!

Learning he’s a father changes everything for lone-wolf Angus—except the dizzying desire he feels for Thadie.

So when she escapes to a private Seychelles island, Angus will accompany her. And he will discover what this means for their future…

Titles in the Scandals of the Le Roux Wedding include — The Billionaire’s One-Night Baby —♥— The Powerful Boss She Craves —♥— The Twin Secret She Must Reveal —♥—

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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Spencer by Leslie North

Posted November 21, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Desire is the deadliest weapon…

Navy SEAL Spencer Nixon knows falling for Toni Williams is a bad idea. But some women are impossible to resist. Beautiful, intelligent Toni seems dedicated to helping underprivileged children…but her father is tangled in the dark underworld of international terrorism. And Spencer is convinced Coran Williams may have orchestrated his SEAL teammate’s murder.

To Toni, Spencer seems perfect in so many ways—from his sexy, toned body to his razor-sharp wit. But he has a violent side as well, honed by years as a Navy SEAL. And the truth is, it frightens her. Could she ever love someone trained to kill people?

How can Toni choose between family and a man she just met? When those two clash, will her broken heart be a casualty of their war?

Titles in the SEAL Team Ten series include — Gage —♥— Scotty —♥— Spencer —♥— Kyle —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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Scotty by Leslie North

Posted November 18, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Danger lurks around every corner… but it’s a romance that comes as the biggest surprise

Navy SEAL Scotty Devonshire has one weakness: women. But a long-term relationship? That’s not his style—until Hayley Stevens walks into his life. All he wants is to find his SEAL teammate’s widow and clear his buddies’ names. Turns out Hayley, a hacker extraordinaire, is trying to find the same woman. Hayley’s smart, cute, and more fascinating than any woman Scotty has ever been with. He can’t get her out of his head, no matter how hard he tries.

Hayley is shocked to find that she and Scotty are searching for the same person. And she’s not so sure that Scotty and his teammates are as innocent as they claim. But despite her doubts, she can’t help but be attracted to the sexy SEAL. That chiseled body, those dreamy blue eyes… It’s only a matter of time before she gives in to smoldering temptation.

But when the two find themselves fighting for their lives, they both begin to wonder… will they live long enough to confess how they really feel about each other?

Titles in the SEAL Team Ten series include — Gage —♥— Scotty —♥— Spencer —♥— Kyle —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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A Cowboy for Merry by Jamie K. Schmidt

Posted November 18, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Modern Western Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Ten years turned her into a champion and him into a cowboy looking for a fresh start.

Roped in by her sisters, Merry Grayson is home in Last Stand, Texas, for Christmas and a charity event at the Three Sisters Ranch. She’s shocked to run into her bad-boy ex-boyfriend. She thought he was still in prison, and if he’d ratted her out all those years ago, she would’ve done time too. Instead, Merry had seized her second chance and made a career in rodeo—trying to forget her rebel past and the boy who stole her heart.

Simon Reynolds is determined to move on. He never regretted protecting Merry when his Robin Hood heist failed. After his father had hung him out to dry, the thought of her warmth and beauty kept him going. Simon knows he needs to let go of his past, but the sparks and chemistry are as volatile as ever and he feels himself being pulled back in.

Christmas is a time for miracles. Is asking Santa for a second chance at love too much?

Titles in the Three Sisters Ranch series include – The Cowboy’s Daughter —♥— The Cowboy’s Hunt —♥— The Cowboy’s Heart —♥— A Cowboy for April —♥— A Cowboy for June —♥— A Cowboy for Merry —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

(This series is part of the Last Stand, Texas group of connecting series. Think Marietta, Montana– Tule Publishing’s other large set of somewhat connecting series set in a fictional town.)  Visit the Last Stand Texas page for series that have been reviewed here at Happily Ever After Romance.

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A Cowboy for June by Jamie K. Schmidt

Posted November 18, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Former rodeo star June Grayson has hit rock bottom, so she heads home to Last Stand, Texas, and lands a job at the Three Sisters Ranch until she gets back on her feet. Restless and searching for her new normal, June’s determined not to get hurt again, but a sexy cowboy both calls to her wild side and soothes her need to run.

To Esteban Lopez, the Three Sisters Ranch is more than a job. He’s worked hard to help the ranch thrive and in return, it has helped him support his family. But when his brother is passed over for a job in favor of a rodeo hotshot—who is also a lifelong crush of his—Esteban struggles with mixed emotions. His attraction makes him feel like a traitor, but he’s never mixed work and play.

One unforgettable night, June and Esteban blur the boundaries, and they’re not sure how to redraw them. She’s only in town temporarily, but he can’t shake the feeling that when she leaves, she’ll take a chunk of his heart with her.

Titles in the Three Sisters Ranch series include – The Cowboy’s Daughter  —♥— The Cowboy’s Hunt —♥— The Cowboy’s Heart —♥— A Cowboy for April —♥— A Cowboy for June —♥— A Cowboy for Merry —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

(This series is part of the Last Stand, Texas group of connecting series. Think Marietta, Montana– Tule Publishing’s other large set of somewhat connecting series set in a fictional town. Our Last Stand, Texas page can be found here.)

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A Cowboy for April by Jamie K. Schmidt

Posted November 18, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

April Grayson is the responsible one in her family of wild, barrel-racing rodeo stars. After years of keeping her sisters out of trouble, she’s finally earned some time to let loose. She indulges in a one-night stand with the cowboy she crushed on in high school. It’s as hot as it is memorable, but the next day she finds out Cole works for her new accounting client. He’s dead set against having one of the “Wild Grayson Sisters” working on Three Sisters Ranch.

Last Stand rodeo youth director Cole Lockwood loves horses, kids, and cowgirls—not necessarily in that order. Even though his night with April leaves him wanting more, his parents’ medical bills have him working 24/7. He’s tempted to go back to his professional gambling ways and enter a high-stakes poker game, but April warns that’s a loser’s bet.

Cole and April strike a deal: she’ll teach him about managing his family’s finances if he helps her overcome her fear of horses and learn how to be a little more reckless. Can this cowboy make a cowgirl out of her?

Titles in the Three Sisters Ranch series include – The Cowboy’s Daughter  —♥— The Cowboy’s Hunt —♥— The Cowboy’s Heart —♥— A Cowboy for April —♥— A Cowboy for June —♥— A Cowboy for Merry —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

(This series is part of the Last Stand, Texas group of connecting series. Think Marietta, Montana– Tule Publishing’s other large set of somewhat connecting series set in a fictional town. Our Last Stand, Texas page can be found here.)

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The Cowboy’s Heart by Jamie K. Schmidt

Posted November 18, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

It would take a Christmas miracle to get these two together

Veterinarian Janice Sullivan has been horse-crazy all her life and only wanted to work on her family’s cattle farm, the Three Sisters Ranch, but her father’s constant criticisms drove her away, forcing her to choose a new career in dressage and leaving her secret crush behind. With the ranch facing possible bankruptcy, Janice has an idea to save it – a woman’s retreat. With Christmas around the corner, Janice is not only hoping for a chance under the mistletoe with the one man she’s been unable to forget but also to give a few cowgirl wannabes a chance in the saddle.

Bah humbug! The last thing ranch foreman Nate Pierson needs is a bunch of weepy or giggly eggnog-swilling city chicks getting in his way and distracting his men while they’re busting their tails wrangling longhorns. His short temper and lack of patience often push people away except for the one woman he needs to leave alone. As tempting as she is, Janice, the boss’ daughter, can never be anything more than a fantasy. The only Christmas spirit he wants is 100 proof, especially when he has to matchmake Janice with the ranch’s vet.

Nate knows from experience that Christmas miracles are for suckers, but it doesn’t stop his heart from wishing Janice could wind up under his tree instead of with the man her Daddy wants her to marry.

Titles in the Three Sisters Ranch series include – The Cowboy’s Daughter  —♥— The Cowboy’s Hunt —♥— The Cowboy’s Heart —♥— A Cowboy for April —♥— A Cowboy for June —♥— A Cowboy for Merry —♥—

This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

(This series is part of the Last Stand, Texas group of connecting series. Think Marietta, Montana– Tule Publishing’s other large set of somewhat connecting series set in a fictional town. Our Last Stand, Texas page can be found here.)

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Gage by Leslie North

Posted November 5, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Danger and desire are an intoxicating mix…

Navy SEAL Gage Jackelson will do anything to solve the murder of his friend… even get half-naked for a romance-novel cover shoot. It doesn’t hurt that the photographer is equally gorgeous and intriguing. But Anna Middleton is a distraction he can’t afford. Could she know more than she’s letting on? He’ll have to get close to her to find out. Really close.

Ever since Gage showed up, Anna’s quiet life has been turned upside down. First, her billionaire boss disappeared after an explosion rocked their office building. Then some decidedly sinister characters started following her. And the smoking-hot SEAL is driving her wild—not that she’s complaining.

She meant to keep their relationship strictly professional. But as they become further entangled in a web of danger, Anna can’t help falling hard. They’ll need to work together to make it through…but will Gage stick around once he’s ensured Anna’s safety?

Titles in the SEAL Team Ten series include — Gage —♥— Scotty —♥— Spencer —♥— Kyle —♥—

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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*author’s note* – Gage was originally published as Shooting the SEAL in 2016. This new edition has been re-edited, revitalized, and reimagined.

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A Little Christmas Panto by Angela Britnell

Posted November 5, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, ChocLit/Ruby Fiction, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 1 Comment

 

Can a little Cornish village panto convince a troubled Hollywood heartthrob to act again?

Oh no it won’t! At least that’s what Zach Broussard initially thinks when the eccentric Anna Teague tries to railroad him into helping out with her community pantomime production in the run-up to Christmas.

Zach has his reasons for leaving Hollywood behind, and his retreat to the remote village of Polcarne in Cornwall signals the start of a new acting-free life for him.

But when Zach meets Anna’s daughter, Rosey – an ex-concert pianist who has swapped Mozart for panto tunes – he starts to wonder whether he could change his mind, and not just about acting.

If nothing else, will the residents of Polcarne ensure Zach has a Christmas he never forgets?

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Christmas Wishes and Cowboy Kisses (anthology) by Various Authors

Posted November 4, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

★★ Curl up with a cowboy this Christmas! ★★

Ring in the holiday season with 23 heartwarming sweet contemporary romances from USA Today and Top 100 Kindle Unlimited All-Star bestselling authors!

Discover second-chance romance, love at first sight, small-town Christmas cheer, swoony single dads, enemies to lovers, snowed-in with the cowboy, and many more stories featuring the cowboy next door. Fall in love with the hunky heroes of this limited-edition Christmas cowboy romance collection.

Christmas Wishes & Cowboy Kisses features brand-new clean and wholesome romances by:

Liz IsaacsonShanna HatfieldLacy Williams — Carolyne Aarsen — Melissa McClone — Kit Morgan Laura Ashwood — Natalie Dean — Terri Lorah — Cynthia Woolf — Kathleen BallMacie St. James — Christina Butrum — Terri GraceApril MurdockHannah Jo AbbottAmelia C. Adams — Josephine BlakeHeather Blanton — Catie Cahill — Parker J. Cole — RL AshlyChristine Sterling

These romances include no swearing, violence, or sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).

 

 

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Candy Canes and Cowboys by Macie St. James

Posted November 4, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

This link will take you to the Amazon page for Christmas Wishes & Cowboy Kisses – it is within that anthology that “Candy Canes & Cowboys” appears. It is a starter novella for the complete series which can be found on Amazon.

When a Hollywood production sets its sights on Snowy Canyon Ranch for this year’s Christmas movies, it’s lights, camera…romance for the cowboys involved.

Christian Snow is doing everything he can to hold his family ranch together. But he has just days to save the ranch from eventual foreclosure. He needs a lifeline.

Poppy Webster has one job as a new location scout. She needs to present two ranches to her boss at the film commission, then moves on to the next assignment. Meeting Christian Snow has her rooting for his ranch to win the production, though, and she finds herself spending a weekend helping him boost his chances.

Over the course of their work together, Christian and Poppy find themselves battling feelings for each other. Those feelings won’t just go away when she returns home. But if he loses the ranch, he feels like he’ll have little to offer her, and if she pushes the ranch to her boss, she’ll risk looking unprofessional. It feels like there’s no way out of this situation but heartbreak.

This is a prequel or starter novella for the series, Lights, Camera, Christmas! Candy Canes & Cowboys is included in the multi-author release of the Christmas Wishes & Cowboy Kisses anthology.

Titles in the Lights, Camera, Christmas! series include — Christmas Cards & Cowboys —♥— Christmas Cookies & Cowboys —♥— Christmas Carols & Cowboys —♥— Christmas Candles & Cowboys —♥—

This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).

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Christmas Cards and Cowboys by Macie St. James

Posted November 4, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

When a Hollywood production sets its sights on Snowy Canyon Ranch for this year’s Christmas movies, it’s lights, camera…romance for the cowboys involved.

Landon Dixon has one reason for being at Snowy Canyon Ranch. As an investor in his brother’s production company, he’s there to protect his investment. Once he earns enough, he plans to cash in and buy his own ranch to run for the rest of his life.

Audrie Bishop has no plans to help out with the Christmas productions taking place on her best friend’s ranch. But when that best friend asks her to bring her hairstyling expertise to the set, she can’t resist. Meeting Landon Dixon is a nice surprise, but she has to keep herself from falling for him. She can’t waste time on another dead-end relationship.

As the week goes on, though, Landon and Audrie find they have an undeniable bond. Falling for her could put Landon’s entire plan in jeopardy, though, especially when doing so might make the movie’s star walk off the set. How long can they keep their feelings secret from everyone on set? Especially when neither one of them can afford to fall in love.

Titles in the Lights, Camera, Christmas! series include — Christmas Cards & Cowboys —♥— Christmas Cookies & Cowboys —♥— Christmas Carols & Cowboys —♥— Christmas Candles & Cowboys —♥—

This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).

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Dating Her Crush by April Murdock

Posted November 4, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Catherine Langston is a cowgirl through and through. She loves ranch life and she loves working there. But after some time in the city, she’s seeing there’s value in a wider wardrobe, a stylish hairdo, and expertly applied makeup. Now if Shane, the guy she’d been crushing on since she was a teenager, would notice it might be worth the effort.

Shane Bolton is the last of his siblings to be unattached. Everyone knows it’s his turn and he’s kind of on the hot seat. But he’s not interested in marrying any girl who doesn’t meet his very high standards.

When Cat’s parents sign over majority ownership of their ranch to Bolton Farms, Shane is chosen to run it. Cat wants to prove that they made the wrong decision. They should have turned it over to her.

She’ll choose to work with Shane, but working so closely with him could bring out a rivalry that will ruin their relationship. But will he see the value in Cat that he’s managed to overlook until now?

Titles in the Billionaire Ranchers Second Generation series include — Faking Her Engagement —♥— Protecting His Heart —♥— Marrying Her Friend —♥— Dating Her Crush —♥— Taking His Chance —♥—

And… is a spin-off of the Billionaire Ranchers series which includes — Impressing Her Billionaire Boss —♥— Keeping Her Cowboy CEO —♥— Saving Her Billionaire Cowboy Hero —♥— Loving Her Billionaire Cowboy Partner —♥— Arguing With Her Billionaire Cowboy —♥— Teaching Her Billionaire Cowboy Rookie —♥—

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