Posted November 10, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Recommend, Series, Series Connection, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
All they need for Christmas is a second chance nudge…
Sixteen years ago, McKenna Davidson was a runaway bride, and she never found the courage to face her jilted fiancé and family back in Burkitt, Texas. Then her sister’s nuptials set off the very chain of events she’s feared: a sense of homecoming she can’t untangle.
Matteo Montez survived McKenna once, and he refuses to fall for her again. But he has no choice except to team up with her when a fellow attorney informs them that a mutual friend has passed and named Matteo and McKenna as her children’s guardians. How can he crush these little angels’ hopes for a family, especially at Christmas?
McKenna is willing to work with Burkitt’s hottest bachelor to build a picture-perfect holiday as long as her heart doesn’t get involved. Because she, too, has secrets that prevent her from picking up her past. But Christmas is a season of surprises and even a miracle or two—especially when McKenna and Matteo have a guardian angel rooting for their happiness.
Titles in the Texas Heritage series include — The Texas Cowboy’s Proposal —♥— The Texas Cowboy’s Lady —♥— The Texas Cowboy’s Rescue —♥— The Texas Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle —♥—
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 6, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Modern Western Romance, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
She’s never had a true family Christmas….
As a child, Alex Woodson appeared to have it all, yet her life was an illusion. Now independent, Alex returns to the one place she was briefly happy—Marietta, Montana and starts an interior painting business. Her first client is the Keller Ranch. When Cade Keller unexpectedly arrives home, Alex promises herself she can ignore her former high school crush, who barely knew she existed. But the handsome cowboy is up in her business, flirting and tempting her with holiday activities she’s always dreamed of.
After leaving his job as an oil rig operator, Cade heads home to the family ranch for Christmas and to re-think his career. Seeing the former Woodson princess painting his family’s home is a distracting mystery he intends to solve. But the more time he spends with Alex, the more he’s intrigued.
Cade tells himself he’s just being neighborly by inviting Alex to join his family for their holiday traditions, but he’s lying. He’s falling hard—unfair with his uncertain future. Alex is wary, knowing life is never a fairytale.
Titles in the Return to Keller Ranch series include — Christmas with the Cowboy —♥— Her Cowboy Baby Daddy —♥— Cowboy Meets Cowgirl —♥— Her Cowboy Christmas Hero —♥—
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 5, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Ever since Bernadine Brown bought the town of Henry Adams, her relationship with diner owner Malachi “Mal” July has had its share of ups and downs. But now they’re finally ready to say, “I do.”
Or are they? As wedding preparations go into full swing and families, both local and extended, begin to gather for the festivities, that long-awaited walk down the aisle hits a speed bump that may derail everything.
But Mal and Bernadine’s relationship isn’t the only one being tested.
Preston Mays, aka Brain, loves his girlfriend as much as he does physics, but when she decides being a couple is no longer a good thing, his heart is broken. Will connecting with his bio dad’s family ease his pain?
Reverend Paula Grant has been patiently waiting for God to send her someone to share her life. When the town’s charming new chef arrives in town, she wonders if he could be the one.
And then there’s former mayor Riley Curry, who throws a parade with his hog Cletus! There’s always a lot going on in Henry Adams, and this will be a Christmas to remember.
Titles in the Blessings series include — Bring On The Blessings —♥— A Second Helping —♥— Something Old, Something New —♥— A Wish and A Prayer —♥— Crystal Clear —♥— Heart of Gold —♥— For Your Love —♥— Stepping to a New Day —♥— Chasing Down a Dream —♥— Second Time Sweeter —♥— On The Corner of Hope and Main —♥— A Christmas to Remember —♥—
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Posted November 5, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin Special Edition, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
A mutually beneficial exchange
A burst pipe has made widow Gwen Bishop and her young triplets Ian Greer’s unexpected houseguests.
The handsome tree farmer asked for just one favor in return: to help give his mother a holiday to remember.
A father figure for the boys, warm memories, a cheerfully decorated home—the arrangement was convenient to them all.
Yet, for a woman who didn’t trust her heart, it was a wake-up call to what Gwen really wanted for Christmas: Ian.
Titles in the Top Dog Dude Ranch series include — Last-Chance Marriage Rescue —♥— The Cowboy’s Christmas Retreat —♥— Last Chance on Moonlight Ridge —♥— The Little Matchmaker —♥— The Cowgirl and the Country M.D. —♥— The Lawman’s Surprise —♥— Their Convenient Christmas Engagement —♥—
*Although I’ve read and enjoyed all the stories in this series, some reviews are on another of my blogs – only the titles reviewed on Happily Ever After Romance are linked here*
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 4, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Series, Series Multi-Author, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Welcome back to Christmas Town, Maine!
What could make the holidays in Christmas Town even more magical? The arrival of a TV movie’s cast and crew to recreate one of their most beloved couple’s happily ever after!
The snow is falling, the chestnuts are roasting, and Posey’s peppermint pies can’t keep up with demand! But there’s also mischief afoot as filming begins. Someone keeps sneaking Elmer the Elf into scenes, the town is buzzing with romantic gossip, and the Knotty Elves once again turn their creative endeavors from knitting to helping others find true love.
You’ve got a VIP pass…
This collection of brand-new stories gives you an all-access pass to the holiday festivities and movie merrymaking. From the producer to the director, the lead actors to the extras, the production crew, and beyond, this set of connected, sweet romances from Harlequin Heartwarming authors is sure to warm your holiday-loving heart!
This adult romance does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.
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Posted October 30, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
A young widower dedicated to his daughter and his dream job. The woman who followed him to college only to watch him fall for someone else. And the little girl who just might bring them together.
Luke Duncan dreamed of starting an organic farm as an addition to the family ranch, and now that dream is reality. But losing his wife before he could prove his idea has driven him to succeed. With Christmas drawing near, his ideas to support the holiday theme will either take him to the next level or embarrass him publicly.
Allie Patrick was so certain that if she got Luke away from their hometown, he’d finally see her as someone he could date. A real woman. She couldn’t have been more wrong. That truth still stings all these years later.
But now that Allie is teaching Luke’s daughter, Molly, in third grade, she has another chance. Teaching the child of your lifelong crush is a fine line to walk. When Molly grows close to Allie, Luke has no choice but to notice the woman his daughter has grown attached to.
Titles in the Christmas in Sweet Bloom Texas series include — A Wish For The Single Dad Cowboy —♥— A Wish For The Single Dad Sheriff —♥— A Wish For The Single Dad Veteran —♥— A Wish For The Single Dad Flyboy —♥—
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 October 30, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Gilded Age Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Series Multi-Author / 0 Comments
Two festive romances set in the glamorous Gilded Age
Two short romances
Celebrate a Gilded Age Christmas!
In Amanda McCabe’s A Convenient Winter Wedding: marrying Connor O’Neill is about survival for penniless heiress May Van Der Berg.
The distant self-made millionaire is far from the passionate husband she’d once dreamed of…except for that scorching kiss!
In Lauri Robinson’s The Railroad Baron’s Mistletoe Bride: after years of estrangement, romance blooms when Kurt invites store clerk Harper and their shared niece to spend Christmas at his mansion.
But are they just a family for the holidays?
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 October 21, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, NetGalley ARC, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
Brenda Malloy wants nothing to do with Christmas ever again. Last year, Brenda and her husband rushed their beloved dog Tim to the emergency vet on Christmas Eve. The good news: Tim survived after the vet cleared the obstruction–a pair of women’s lace undies. The bad news: the undies were not Brenda’s.
A year after the breakup, Brenda has put her life back together. She’s trained for a marathon, is writing a children’s novel, and she’s found purpose and healing as a volunteer with a dog rescue organization in Houston, Texas. The rescue partners with a program in Avalon, New York–a small, snowy town deep in the Catskills. Now, Brenda is arranging the transport of rescued dogs from Houston to Avalon—just in time for a merry Christmas with their forever families. Brenda’s friends worry about her driving a van two thousand miles with twelve dogs in crates, but she shrugs off their concern. How hard can it be? She knows the way, and she’s just looking to escape the Christmas overload for a while.
But a blinding snowstorm, an escaped mutt, and a life-saving encounter with Adam Bellamy—a single dad and paramedic—means Brenda has to stay in Avalon longer than she planned. As she drops off each precious pup at their new homes, some of the comfort and joy of the season begins to creep up on Brenda despite her determination to avoid the holidays. Perhaps you can bring Christmas into your heart after all…if you have the right furry friends to guide the way.
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 October 10, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Christmas Romance, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
There’s no better time than Christmas to open your heart
Holt Callahan used to love the holidays, but getting dumped on Christmas Eve would turn anyone into a Grinch. Now he hates Christmas and all the holly jolly shenanigans that go with it. When he moves back to his cousin’s ranch in Creedence, Colorado, the last thing he expects is to come face to face with the one who got away and all of her holiday cheer.
Lainey McBride is all about Christmas. Now, she’s running her family’s ranch festivities while her grandfather is in rehab, and no matter how many things don’t go according to plan, she’s determined to bring her holiday spirit. But the holidays have their own way of healing, and a Christmas in Creedence just might be the merry magic that brings these two broken hearts back together again.
Titles in the Creedence Horse Rescue series include — A Cowboy State of Mind —♥— When A Cowboy Loves A Woman —♥— How to Cowboy —♥— Never Enough Cowboy —♥— Every Bit A Cowboy —♥— A Cowboy Country Christmas —♥—
*I have read and enjoyed this series. However, the earlier reviews are on another blog of mine – I will only be linking the titles reviewed here to avoid linkage confusion. :)*
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 July 8, 2023 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments
This Christmas…
She’s giving her heart
Bookstore owner Melanie Beach has only ever loved her best friend, Jack Cuthbert.
Everyone thinks they belong together.
But Jack isn’t interested romantically in Mel.
So now she is making some changes in her life and looking for love.
And Jack doesn’t like it.
At all.
Will Jack’s heart open up before Christmas? Or will he lose his best friend—and the woman he’s always loved—to someone else?
Titles in the Matchmaker at Work series include — A Hero for the Holidays —♥— The Bad Boy’s Redemption —♥— A Merry Christmas Date —♥—
This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).
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Posted July 8, 2023 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments
She’s his hero…
But they’re rescuing each other!
When Christopher Fox’s house goes up in flames, there’s one shining light in the darkness—firefighter Penny Cuthbert.
His hero may look like an angel, but the widowed father of two has no time for a romantic distraction.
Still, as this strong, bright woman helps him and the kids enjoy the holidays despite all they’ve lost, he wonders—can love grow out of the ashes?
Titles in the Matchmaker at Work series include — A Hero for the Holidays —♥— The Bad Boy Redemption —♥— A Merry Christmas Date —♥—
This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).
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Posted March 18, 2023 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), NetGalley ARC, Previously Published, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
The small town of Cascadia is home to Veronica Walsh and her young daughter, Amy.
If Ronni still believed in Santa, she’d ask for a chance to buy the rundown old lodge next door and turn it into a B&B.
Amy’s Christmas wish list, on the other hand, includes one item that catches Ronni off-guard: a new daddy. But four years after losing her husband in a tragic accident, Ronni doesn’t plan to get involved with anyone—least of all the lodge’s new owner.
Travis Keegan has moved from Seattle to get his wayward teenage son back on track. Yet the moment he meets Ronni, he wonders if this could be the fresh start they all need.
Healing from a loss and melding their two families won’t be easy, but Christmas in Cascadia has a magic that may just prove irresistible . . .
Originally published as New Year’s Daddy for Silhouette Special Edition
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Posted March 14, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
This city girl could use a dose of good old-fashioned cowboy Christmas cheer!
Pediatric nurse Kyra Fowler is finally going to realize her dream. She’s got a job lined up at the most prestigious children’s hospital in London.
There’s only one little snag—first, she has to sell the Wyoming town she’s just inherited from her estranged father.
After a little fixing up, the place should easily attract a buyer. Hopefully, she’ll be celebrating the sale by New Year’s.
Ex-Navy SEAL Aiden Steele couldn’t save his brother-in-law on the battlefield, but he can save his sister’s ranch and give his nieces the life they deserve in the town they love. He’s not about to let some outsider make a mint selling to a ruthless developer.
Operation Save Star Valley is foolproof: show Kyra the sights, let the Christmas spirit work its magic, and bam! She’ll decide not to sell, and he can ensure his family is taken care of.
Except as he tries to make Kyra fall in love with the town, Aiden starts falling for her.
Titles in the Star Valley series include — Wishing on a Christmas Cowboy —♥— Betting on a Good Luck Cowboy —♥—
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 February 4, 2023 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
On Christmas Island…
Some loves can’t be forgotten
For Camille Peterson, coming home to Christmas Island to take over the family’s candy-making business is complicated. After all, she left so much behind.
And when it comes to single dad Maddox May—who broke Camille’s heart back in high school—complicated is only the beginning.
If only she could wrap up her feelings and forget them.
But if forgiveness is sweet, a second chance might be irresistible…
Titles in the Return to Christmas Island series include — I’ll Be Home for Christmas —♥— Home for the Holidays —♥— A Merry Little Christmas —♥— Last Summer on Christmas Island —♥—
This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).
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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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