Posted January 2, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
A routine business deal comes with a secret baby surprise!
The man who got away is back
and a little surprise awaits him…
Single mom Sadie Harris couldn’t resist charming entrepreneur Justin Carey—and she couldn’t convince him to stay.
And then she made the mistake of keeping her pregnancy a secret after they parted ways…
Now he’s back to make a deal with her family—and meet his son for the first time.
With emotions running high, Sadie and Justin soon cross the line from anger to passion…to possibly more. But will Justin stay this time?
Titles in the Dynasties: The Carey Center series include — The Ex Upstairs – Ways to Win an Ex – The Wrong Mr. Right – One Little Secret –
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 January 2, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Strong Sexual Content / 0 Comments
These opposites want what they can’t have as business takes a very personal turn.
Contractor Hannah Yates wears a hard hat for protection on the job. If only she could protect her heart from the man who’s about to put her company on the map!
All she has to do is meet blueblood CEO Bennett Carey’s impossible deadline…and resist their sizzling attraction.
But when her day job leads to an unforgettable night, will Hannah risk everything she’s worked for—or fall for Mr. Right this time?
Titles in the Dynasties: The Carey Center series include — The Ex Upstairs – Ways to Win an Ex – The Wrong Mr. Right – One Little Secret –
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 January 1, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Strong Sexual Content / 0 Comments
He’s back and working with her…but this time she’s making the rules…
Can she have her cake… and her ex, too?
Single mom Serena Carey must pull off the ultra-exclusive Carey fundraiser without a hitch.
Which is exactly the moment Jack Colton walks back into her life.
After seven years, the hotelier is more gorgeous than ever, and the chemistry between them still sizzles. Now he’s offering Serena a business boost she can’t refuse…and she’s offering an invitation to her bed he can’t resist!
Serena sees her chance to set the terms and change the rules of the game. But is she playing for keeps this time?
Titles in the Dynasties: The Carey Center series include — The Ex Upstairs – Ways to Win an Ex – The Wrong Mr. Right – One Little Secret –
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 December 30, 2021 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Multi-Author / 0 Comments
Her Christmas wish? The perfect family!
Wedding planner Alexandra makes every bride’s dream come true! If only she could magic her own fairy-tale ending…
After a devastating loss, Alexandra has kept everyone at a distance. Until Drew, owner of New York’s ultimate wedding venue, and his four-year-old daughter come along and steal her heart.
This Christmas, will Alexandra let her guard down and accept the happy-ever-after she never dared dream of?
Titles in the A Wedding in New York multi-author series includes — The Wedding Planner’s Christmas Wish by Cara Colter – Prince’s Surprise Christmas Baby by Ellie Darkins – Reunited Under the Mistletoe by Susan Meier
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 December 30, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Diverse Voices, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Exes reunite at the wedding of the season…
She ended things with ex-fiancé Carter Blackwell, the last thing Phoenix Jones wants is to reunite with him at the year’s hottest destination wedding.
But as the sensual tropical setting reawakens long-suppressed desire, a twist of fate forces Phoenix to walk down the aisle with Carter—as maid of honor and best man.
She knows he’s used to sealing any deal. Will Carter seize this second chance and finally convince her to say I do?
Titles in the Blackwells of New York series include — Intimate Negotiations – One More Second Chance –
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 December 5, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Duet (series), Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
New job? Check.
Drop-dead gorgeous boss? Check!
For hardworking Ruby, accepting a live-in housekeeper position for an absent mystery tycoon should be easy!
When he returns, she quickly realizes that working for the seriously sexy Sebastian is going to be quite the challenge.
The loss of his late wife has left Sebastian emotionally guarded, but he can’t deny the blazing heat with his irresistible housekeeper.
A red-hot tryst should quell their desires, but Sebastian didn’t expect to see shy Ruby fit into his lavish world quite so perfectly…
Titles in the Housekeeper Brides for Billionaires duet include — Maid for the Untamed Billionaire – The Billionaire’s Cinderella Housekeeper
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
Miranda Lee’s final story for Mills and Boon / Harlequin before her death in November of 2021.
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Posted December 5, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Duet (series), Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
From making his bed…
To sharing it!
Charismatic Jake Sanderson has always flustered shy housekeeper Abby Jenkins. She deliberately avoids his intoxicating presence while cleaning his Sydney mansion. Until, after an emotional encounter, she glimpses another side to her enigmatic boss…
Being suddenly swept into Jake’s world—and his arms!—is an eye-opening experience for widow Abby. Exhilarated by their thrilling chemistry, she’s finally emerging from the shadows of her grief, more confident than before.
But when Jake’s number one rule is no long-term relationships, how can ordinary maid Abby possibly tame the wild billionaire?
Titles in the Housekeeper Brides for Billionaires duet include — Maid for the Untamed Billionaire – The Billionaire’s Cinderella Housekeeper
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 December 4, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
He must take a bride…
But he already has a wife!
Charming Prince Cassius wed young Inara Donati to save her from a dreadful forced betrothal. But their arrangement was only on paper.
Five years later, after tragedy makes him king, Cassius needs heirs, and for that, he requires a real queen!
Bookish Inara isn’t made for court life. But when Cassius demands a divorce, even she’s surprised by the strength of her refusal—and unfulfilled desire.
Yet to find the courage to ask him for a true marriage, Inara must first believe she can be the queen he needs…
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 December 3, 2021 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series Multi-Author, Strong Sexual Content / 0 Comments
It started with revenge.
Can a royal baby be his redemption?
Eloise St. George is not feeling festive. Untouched Eloise has loved Prince Vincenzo all her life. When she is swept up in his plans for revenge, she can’t resist!
But one night with her fantasy prince leaves her carrying his heir!
Hell-bent on punishing his cruel father, Vincenzo has vowed never to marry. Until Eloise falls pregnant and he must claim her as his bride.
He may see himself as broken, but can their baby be the Christmas miracle that puts this prince back together?
Titles in the Pregnant Princesses Multi-Author series include — Crowned for His Christmas Baby by Maisey Yates – Pregnant by the Wrong Prince by Jackie Ashenden – The Scandal That Made Her His Queen by Caitlin Crews – His Bride with Two Royal Secrets by Marcella Bell
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 December 3, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Trigger Warning! / 0 Comments
He’s determined to solve the cold case…
And save the woman he’s never forgotten.
Star Special Victims Unit detective Lucas Winchester never forgot the criminal who brutally attacked his fiancée and shattered their lives forever.
So five years later, when Gwen Kind seeks him out, looking for help after she receives a chilling threat, he’s determined to finally solve the haunting cold case.
But as hard as Lucas works to keep Gwen safe, it may not be enough to foil her cunning predator…
Titles in the Heartland Heroes series include — SVU Surveillance – Protecting His Witness – Kentucky Crime Ring – Stay Hidden – Accidental Witness (March 2022) – To Catch a Killer (April 2022) –
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
Possible Trigger Warning for abduction, mention of rape, stalking
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Posted December 3, 2021 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Could saving the ranch…
Mean a future together?
Cowgirl Cassie Diaz has a secret—a bull-riding accident may have stolen her dream of motherhood.
She needs to recover, but how can she rest with her family’s ranch in peril?
Recent Second Chance, Idaho, arrival Bentley Monroe offers help, and his quiet strength makes her feel safe.
Loving him could heal her wounds, but would she have a future with this family man?
Titles in The Mountain Monroes series include — The Secrets to My Success (prequel) – Kissed By The Country Doc – Snowed In With The Single Dad – Rescued by the Perfect Cowboy – Lassoed by the Would-Be Rancher – Enchanted by the Rodeo Queen – Charmed by the Cook’s Kids (The earlier titles were reviewed on my Keeper Bookshelf blog.
The remainder of the series will be reviewed here at Happily Ever After Romance since here is where the Harlequin titles now live 🙂
– The Littlest Cowgirls – Caught by the Cowboy Dad – A Cowgirl’s Secret – The Cowboy Meets His Match – Healing the Rancher –
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Posted November 18, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Small Town Romance, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
Kennedy Martin is shocked when her ex calls days before his wedding, expressing serious second thoughts. Doesn’t he see his fiancée’s actually the glaze to his doughnut? Now she’s got no choice but to crash his wedding and convince the man he’s with the right woman.
Instead, she crashes into the absolute last man she ever wanted to see: Maverick Owens, her old college nemesis. Maverick is still as awful, infuriating, and just The Worst as ever—even if he looks way too sexy in his cowboy hat. And of course he’s convinced she’s actually at the seaside ranch to ruin the wedding.
Now the only way to get some face time with the groom and save this marriage is to participate in all sorts of pre-wedding events…with Maverick. Stuck on a canoe, making small-talk at cocktail hour, and even a hoedown with her worst enemy? This just might be the longest week of her life…
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Posted October 16, 2021 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, NetGalley ARC, Own Voices, Standalone Single Title, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT DECEMBER…
Madeleine Joy is feeling more meh than merry. When an Icelandic volcano erupts six days before Christmas, hazardous ash congests European airspace, canceling flights indefinitely—including the thirtysomething’s connection to Paris. Stranded alone in London, separated from her sister, and with the devastating one-year anniversary of her best friend’s tragic death just days away, Madeleine has never felt less festive. And as if things couldn’t get worse, the cute guy driving the cab to her hotel won’t shut up about carolers and tinsel…
Julian Halliwell is one of life’s sunny optimists. A former music journalist, he’s embraced his love for London by starting his own black cab business, enthusiastically ferrying passengers from one historic landmark to another. But life hasn’t always been easy for Julian. Having navigated several life-changing setbacks including a cruel betrayal by his former fiancée, Julian remains hopeful that he’ll meet somebody kind, who shares his love of music, his corgi named Winnie, and of course, the magic of Christmas time in London.
Despite being an unlikely match, fate seems determined to throw them together. But can the grieving American find joy again in a world where the lights have all but dimmed?
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, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
It’s time to face the past he’s been running from.
Danny Diem’s life is upended when he inherits a small-town ranch.
But learning he has a daughter in need of lifesaving surgery is his biggest shock yet.
He’d never gotten over telling his ex Lizzie Michaels that he wasn’t the marrying kind.
But her loving strength for their little girl tugs at his heartstrings—and makes him wonder if he’s ready to embrace the role he’s always run from: father.
Titles in The Sterling Ranch series include — Accidental Homecoming – Recipe for a Homecoming – The Marine’s Reluctant Return (February 2022) –
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 7, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
She never knew she’d go this far
to keep her enemy this close!
When CEO Henry Porter snaps up a coveted property, Amanda Carey declares war on her ex-lover and business rival.
Posing as a maid in his Beverly Hills mansion is the perfect way to tease out his corporate secrets.
But before long, her brilliant plan lands her in Henry’s bed again.
With her cover blown, Amanda realizes her entire future is riding on the man who seems determined to ruin her… Or is he about to turn the tables yet again?
Titles in the Dynasties: The Carey Center series include — The Ex Upstairs – Ways to Win an Ex – The Wrong Mr. Right – One Little Secret –
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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