Category: Contemporary Romance

Reluctant Roommates by Tara Taylor Quinn

Posted April 26, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

He just inherited his family estate.

So did she.

 
Living with a total stranger for twelve months is the only way Weston Thomas can claim possession of his Georgia family mansion.

If not, the place goes to the dogs—seven rescue pups being looked after by Paige Martinson, his co-owner, to be exact.

West’s instant, unexpected attraction to the free-spirited ghostwriter comes with rules of engagement.

But when chemistry deepens into more powerful emotions, is the accountant willing to bank on a future that was never in his long-term plans?

Titles in Sierra’s Web series include — His Lost and Found Family – Reluctant Roommates – Tracking His Secret Child – (November 2022 possible release) – (December 2022 possible release) –

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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His Lost and Found Family by Tara Taylor Quinn

Posted April 24, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Is he ready…

to be a father to this little girl?

Learning he’s guardian to his orphaned niece sends child-averse architect Michael O’Connell’s life into a tailspin.

He’s floored by the responsibility, so when child life specialist Mariah Anderson agrees to pitch in at home, Michael thinks she’s heaven-sent.

Michael is shocked at the depth of his own connection to Mariah, and when she moves in, he opens his heart to her in ways he never could have imagined.

But can an instant family turn into a forever one?

Titles in the Sierra’s Web series include — His Lost and Found Family – Reluctant Roommates – Tracking His Secret Child – (November 2022 possible release) – (December 2022 possible release) –

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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Undercover Couple by Barb Han

Posted April 13, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, NetGalley ARC, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

This fake marriage could make

“till death do us part” a reality.

Legendary ATF agent Quint Casey isn’t thrilled to pose as Ree Sheppard’s husband for a covert investigation into a weapons ring that could be tied to his past.

Feeling guilty over a tragic event, Quint’s determined to do whatever it takes to make things right.

But when his impetuous “wife” proves her commitment to the job, Quint feels a spark just as alarming as the dangerous killers he’s sworn to unmask.

Titles in the A Ree and Quint Novel series include — Undercover CoupleNewlywed Assignment – Eyewitness Man and Wife – Mission Honeymoon –

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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The Best Kept Secret by Tawna Fenske

Posted March 18, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Nurse Nyla Franklin knows three things to be true. Taking care of others brings more joy than a basket full of kittens. A triple-fudge sundae can cure just about anything. And no good ever comes from keeping a secret… So when her best friend spills his biggest one ever, Nyla knows she’s not just holding a secret. She’s holding a ticking time bomb.

Mr. Always Does the Right Thing Leo Sayre knows three things to be true. Piloting smokejumpers over burning forests is the best job in the world. His best friend Nyla is the smartest, funniest, and okay, sexiest woman ever. And pain meds are apparently his truth serum. Now his post-surgery confession has everything flipped upside down and turned inside out… including his relationship with Nyla.

Secrets have a way of piling up, and it’s just a matter of time before someone lights a match. Because while the truth can set you free, it can also burn completely out of control…

Titles in the Where There’s Smoke series include — The Two Date Rule – Just A Little Bet – The Best Kept Secret –

Although a series, each story can be easily read as a standalone title.

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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Worth the Risk by Anna J. Stewart

Posted March 17, 2022 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She’s playing it safe…

He’s anything but!

Famous race car driver Declan Cartwright is only in Butterfly Harbor to recuperate from a devastating crash.

But when food truck operator Alethea Costas literally falls into his arms, he realizes the sleepy seaside town has more to offer than he imagined.

Alethea is drawn to the charming daredevil despite her cautious nature.

Can he show her that taking a chance on life—and love—is worth the risk?

Titles in the Butterfly Harbor series include – The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor – Recipe for Redemption – A Dad for Charlie – Always the Hero – Holiday Kisses – Safe in His Arms – The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish – A Match Made Perfect – Bride on the Run – Building a Surprise Family  Worth the Risk – The Mayor’s Baby Surprise –

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

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Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips

Posted March 13, 2022 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Love Inspired (Harlequin), Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Multi-Author / 0 Comments

With his K-9’s help,

can he save the son he didn’t know existed?

Rescuing a kidnapped child is part of the job for search-and-rescue K-9 handler Patrick Sanders—but this time it’s his son.

Now Patrick and his furry partner must work with his high school love, Jennie Wilcox, to shield the little boy he just learned about.

But with someone targeting them, will Patrick and Jennie survive to face their painful past and become a family?

Titles in the K-9 Search & Rescue multi-author series include — Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips – Trailing a Killer by Carol J. Post – Mountain Survival by Christy Barritt – Search and Defend by Heather Woodhaven – Following the Trail by Lynette Eason – Dangerous Mountain Rescue by Christy Barritt –

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

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Marriage or Ruin for the Heiress by Lauri Robinson

Posted March 5, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Duet (series), Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Historical Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series / 0 Comments

A pretend marriage

A passion that’s anything but…

The great depression has left heiress Jolie Cramer’s family destitute!

To save them, Jolie must abandon her dreams of independence and marry wealthy Randal Osterlund. 

Thank goodness Randal only wants a wife to secure a business deal and shares her feelings about love—nothing but heartache!

Jolie quickly realizes that’s not all they have in common, but falling for her charismatic husband wasn’t part of their agreement…

Titles in The Osterlund Saga include — Marriage or Ruin for the Heiress – The Heiress and the Baby Boom –

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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One Night Consequence by Yvonne Lindsay

Posted March 4, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

An unexpected visitor

leads to a surprise that rocks her world…

After being in a controlling relationship, hotelier Stevie Nickerson won’t let anyone take away her hard-earned independence.

So when construction CEO Fletcher Richmond, her deceased husband’s best friend, unexpectedly strolls into her boutique hotel for a little R and R, she’s leery, to say the least.

But when innocent flirting leads to off-limits innuendo, she ends up in his bed…and expecting his baby.

With Fletcher insisting on marriage and providing a boost to her business, will Stevie rebuff his bossy moves…or let her guarded heart melt?

Titles in the Clashing Birthrights series include – Seducing the Lost Heir – Scandalizing the CEO – What Happens at Christmas…One Night Consequence – 

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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A Song of Secrets by Jayci Lee

Posted March 3, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Diverse Voices, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Own Voices, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

 

Her secret tore them apart.

Will his secret reunite them?

World-renowned cellist Angie Han is desperate to save her trio’s chamber music society. So when she discovers that her ex Joshua Shin is the anonymous composer setting the classical music world on fire, she asks for his help.

The sexy musician agrees to an uneasy truce to protect his secret success. But when their passion reignites, Angie’s own secrets may be exposed.

Will Joshua ever trust her again? And will what’s keeping them apart ever lead them to happily-ever-after?

Titles in the Hana Trio series include — A Song of Secrets

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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Snowbound in His Billion-Dollar Bed by Kali Anthony

Posted February 11, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments

 

Outside a snowstorm is raging
Inside the temperature is rising…

Ousted from Italian high society, Count Stefano Moretti has locked himself behind his castle walls. He’s determined to right the wrongs that ruined his family’s name. The arrival of beautiful Lucy Jamieson at his door is a distraction he can’t afford!

Running from heartbreak, violinist Lucy is attempting to return a precious heirloom. Caught in a bitter snowstorm, she’s forced to seek shelter in Stefano’s castle, where she finds herself longing to unravel the truth behind his disgraced reputation…and to discover the searing heat promised in his bed!

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

**There is a slight connection to Off-Limits to the Crown Prince also by this author**

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Tuscan Summer with the Billionaire by Susan Meier

Posted February 10, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Close encounter…

Beneath the Italian sun

After her ex left her family virtually bankrupt, Marcia is less than impressed when she meets the new owner of their vineyard, billionaire Trace.

For all his business success, he doesn’t know anything about wine! And she’s supposed to teach him!

Setting out to discover the root of his lack of knowledge, instead, Marcia unearths the hidden pain Trace has come to escape. And a longing Marcia shouldn’t indulge… Should she?

Titles in the A Billion-Dollar Family series include — Tuscan Summer with the Billionaire – The Billionaire’s Island Reunion – The Single Dad’s Italian Invitation – 

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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No Ex Before Marriage by Portia MacIntosh

Posted February 9, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, NetGalley ARC, Romantic Comedy, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments

 

It’s not over until someone says ‘I do’…

While her friends join the “Wife Club” one by one, Poppy feels like that part of her life is done and dusted. Already married and divorced she’s not desperate to go through all that again.

But what if her divorce never actually went through…?

After a shocking revelation Poppy not only discovers she is still married, but that Zac is about to have his second wedding!

Coming face to face with her (almost) ex-husband after six years apart is never going to be easy. And when Zac panics and tells his new wife-to-be that Poppy is family, things can’t get much worse as she is welcomed with open arms as part of the wedding party!

As the memories flood back, can Poppy really leave the past where it is? And can she watch the first love of her life walk down the aisle to say ‘I do’ once again?

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Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner

Posted February 9, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Connection, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

His life has skidded off the tracks…

Can she help him start over?

Training avalanche rescue dogs with his best friend’s sister, Felicity Winslow, was never in Stone Keller’s plans.

But after a reckless motorcycle accident ends his rodeo career, he has nowhere to go but home to Colorado.

Working with the dogs—and Felicity—could be exactly what he needs to put the pieces of his life back together. 

Titles in the K-9 Companions – multi-author series include — Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner – Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter –The Veteran’s Vow by Jill Lynn – Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain – Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton – Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer – An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh – The Cowboy’s Journey Home by Linda Goodnight –

Their Unbreakable Bond, which features the youngest Winslow sister, Felicity, is also connected to Ms. Kastner’s Rocky Mountain Family series which includes — The Black Sheep’s Salvation – Opening Her Heart – The Marine’s Mission

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Murder on Prescott Mountain by Lena Diaz

Posted February 2, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Connection / 0 Comments

Could the mystery that’s haunted him for years

Be the break her latest case needs?

 

Former soldier Grayson Prescott started his cold case firm to bring murderers to justice. Specifically, the one who destroyed his life.

When his obsession intersects with Detective Willow McCray’s serial killer investigation, they join forces.

But Willow falls hard for the haunted investigator—even as danger mounts.

Stopping the River Road rapist will save the victims…but will it save their future together?

Titles in the A Tennessee Cold Case Story series includes — Murder on Prescott Mountain – Serial Slayer Cold Case – 

There is a slight connection to The Justice Seekers series and the titles in that series include — Cowboy Under Fire – Agent Under Seige – Killer Conspiracy – Deadly Double-Cross  I’m not sure if the connection will go beyond the short mention in this first story of the A Tennessee Cold Case Story, but if you enjoy connections, going back to the same “world” then it deserves a mention.

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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The Five-Day Reunion by Mona Shroff

Posted January 28, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Diverse Voices, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

 

They ended their marriage

but they never fell out of love…

Law student Anita Virani hasn’t seen her ex-husband since the ink dried on their divorce papers.

Now she’s agreed to pretend she’s still married to Nikhil until his sister’s wedding celebrations are over—because her former mother-in-law neglected to tell her family of their split!

The closeness they share during the marriage act gives Anita new insight into the man she once loved so deeply. And reignites Nikhil’s feelings for her…

Titles in the Once Upon A Wedding series include — The Five-Day Reunion – Matched by Masala

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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