Category: Harlequin Intrigue

Rescued by the Rancher by Barb Han

Posted May 25, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

He’s on guard

…with a woman and her protective canine

When rancher Callum Hayes learns that Payton Reinert has returned to Cider Creek, Texas, to hide out from a killer, he opens his family home to her and her rescue dog.

Though reluctant to offer his heart—broken by betrayal—he can’t ignore his electrifying attraction to the vulnerable beauty and his desire to protect her.

Even if stopping the monstrous killer means risking his life…

Titles in The Cowboys of Cider Creek series include —  Rescued by the Rancher —♥— Riding Shotgun —♥— Trapped in Texas —♥— Texas Scandal —♥— Trouble in Texas —♥— Murder in Texas —♥—

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

Trigger Warning: discussion of rape

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Small Town Vanishing by Nicole Helm

Posted May 15, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

He had a knack for finding things…

Even if they wanted to stay lost.

Rancher Brody Thompson’s an expert at finding things, even in the wild and remote Wyoming landscape he’s just begun to call home.

So when Kate Phillips asks for Brody’s help in solving her father’s decade-old disappearance, he’s intrigued.

But then the former soldier is run off the road with the enigmatic Kate, and it’s clear that there’s a steep price to pay for uncovering the truth…

Titles in the Covert Cowboy Soldiers series include — The Lost Hart Triplet —♥— Small Town Vanishing —♥— One Night Standoff —♥— Shot in the Dark —♥— Casing the Copycat —♥—

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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Lawman to the Core by Delores Fossen

Posted April 20, 2023 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

A Texas lawman will do anything to protect a woman and baby.

The woman who broke into ATF special agent Nick Brodie’s home and aimed a gun at him isn’t a stranger.

Neither is the baby with her.

Seven months ago, the lawman and former ATF agent Hallie Stanton rescued the newborn from a black market ring.

Now on the run, they must join forces to escape the abductor hot on their trail.

As their taboo attraction heats up, can Nick and Hallie keep the baby safe and stay one step ahead of a merciless killer?

Titles in The Law in Lubbock County series include — Sheriff in the Saddle —♥— Maverick Justice —♥— Lawman to the Core —♥— Spurred to Justice —♥—

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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Pursued by the Sheriff by Delores Fossen

Posted March 19, 2023 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments

To bring down an arms dealer

A Texas sheriff has to play nice with the suspect’s sister

The bullet that rips through Sheriff Jace Castillo’s body stalls his investigation.

But being nursed back to health by the shooter’s sister is his biggest complication yet. Linnea Martell has always been—and still is—off-limits.

Even if close quarters and undeniable attraction tempt them for more.

And the danger only intensifies when Linnea gets caught in the line of fire…

Titles in the Mercy Ridge Lawmen series include — Her Child to Protect – Safeguarding the Surrogate – Targeting the Deputy – Pursued by the Sherrif –

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

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Targeting the Deputy by Delores Fossen

Posted February 22, 2023 by Marsha in 2022 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

 

A Texas deputy will do anything to save his son

Even work with his ex…

After narrowly escaping an attempt on his life, Deputy Leo Logan is stunned to learn that his ex Olivia Nash may have been set up to take the blame.

She’s fighting him for custody of their son, but would someone go that far and put his little boy in the crosshairs?

To catch a killer, he’ll have to keep them close—and risk falling for Olivia all over again.

Titles in the Mercy Ridge Lawmen series include — Her Child to Protect – Safeguarding the Surrogate – Targeting the Deputy – Pursued by the Sherrif –

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

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Maverick Justice by Delores Fossen

Posted February 4, 2023 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She may have broken his heart

 But her memory loss has made her the target of a killer.

Fleeing the hospital—and a deadly threat—Delaney Archer runs to Cash Mercer, the one man she trusts.

Except the Clay Ridge sheriff and rancher hasn’t seen the public defender in a year, not since Delaney ended their engagement.

Someone has tampered with her memory, and they won’t rest until Delaney’s dead.

Can the Texas lawman shield her from a desperate killer…and the explosive truth?

Titles in The Law in Lubbock County series include — Sheriff in the Saddle —♥— Maverick Justice —♥— Lawman to the Core —♥— Spurred to Justice —♥—

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 Lost Hart Triplet by Nicole Helm

Posted October 3, 2022 by Marsha in 2022 New Release Challenge, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She discovered a body.
He needs to keep her from learning the truth.

One triplet has been murdered. One triplet finds the body. And now one triplet is under suspicion.

Zara Hart is desperate to save her innocent sister and needs the help of her ranch’s new owner, a man she can’t afford to be emotionally involved with.

Under orders to keep a low profile, navy SEAL Jake Thompson shouldn’t investigate a murder case.

But he won’t let Zara lose her life searching for justice. 

Titles in the Covert Cowboy Soldiers series include — The Lost Hart Triplet —♥— Small Town Vanishing —♥— One Night Standoff —♥— Shot in the Dark —♥— Casing the Copycat —♥—

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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Sheriff in the Saddle by Delores Fossen

Posted September 18, 2022 by Marsha in 2022 New Release Challenge, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

To uphold the law

…will she take down her ex? 

The town wants her to arrest her former boyfriend for murder on his ranch­—but Sheriff Leigh Mercer refuses.

The newly elected law enforcer doesn’t have evidence against bad boy Cullen Brodie.

In fact, the search for the killer draws them passionately close again…and into relentless danger.

Not only could Leigh lose her job for not collaring Brodie…but they could both lose their lives.

Titles in The Law in Lubbock County series include — Sheriff in the Saddle —♥— Maverick Justice —♥— Lawman to the Core —♥— Spurred to Justice —♥—

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 Rescue by Nicole Helm

Posted May 27, 2022 by Marsha in 2022 New Release Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Connection / 0 Comments

She’s escaped him once…

But can she do it again?

After the husband she thought was dead returns with revenge on his mind, Veronica Shay resolves to confront her secret past.

Her old boss and friend, Granger Macmillan, has previous ties to organized criminals and won’t let Shay handle them on her own.

But when they fall into a nefarious trap, they’ll need to call in their entire North Star family in order to stay alive…

Titles in the A North Star Novel series include — Summer Stalker – Shot Through the Heart – Mountainside Murder – Cowboy in the Crosshairs – Dodging Bullets in Blue Valley – Undercover Rescue –

*This team was first introduced in the Badland Cops series.  Those titles include —South Dakota Showdown – Covert Complication – Backcountry Escape – Isolated Threat – Badlands Beware – Close Range Christmas

This is an adult 18+ story that contains 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 2022 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, NetGalley, 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 Couple – Newlywed 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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K-9 Hideout by Elizabeth Heiter

Posted March 15, 2022 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

 

Dirty cops, hidden identities, and a deadly stalker…

Police handler Tate Emory is thankful that Sabrina Jones saved his trusty K-9 companion, Sitka, but he didn’t sign up for national media exposure.

That publicity unveils his true identity to the dirty Boston cops he took down…and brings Sabrina’s murderous stalker even closer to his target.

With their covers blown, Tate will risk his life—and his guarded heart—to save Sabrina from a fatal end.

Titles in the K-9 Alaska series include – K-9 Defense – Alaska Mountain Rescue –  K-9 Cold Case – K-9 Hideout –

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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Shot Through the Heart by Nicole Helm

Posted February 11, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She’s spent her life concealing her identity.

Now she must trust an undercover agent to survive.

Willa Zimmerman grew up as the daughter of spies, so she’s always known her life could be in danger.

That’s why, when North Star undercover operative Holden Parker follows her to her home, seeking a lead on a hitman, she captures him.

But soon they learn they’re actually on the same side—and they’re being pursued by the same relentless foe.

Together, can they stop a deadly hunter before they end up as the next victims?

Titles in the A North Star Novel series include — Summer Stalker – Shot Through the Heart – Mountainside Murder – Cowboy in the Crosshairs – Dodging Bullets in Blue Valley (April 2022) – Undercover Rescue (May 2022) –

*This team was first introduced in the Badland Cops series.  Those titles include —South Dakota Showdown – Covert Complication – Backcountry Escape – Isolated Threat – Badlands Beware – Close Range Christmas

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

 

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Murder on Prescott Mountain by Lena Diaz

Posted February 2, 2022 by Marsha in 2022 New Release Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned, 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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SVU Surveillance by Julie Anne Lindsey

Posted December 3, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned, 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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Safeguarding the Surrogate by Delores Fossen

Posted October 7, 2021 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She’d brought him his greatest joy.

Now he must save her life…

Rancher Kara Holland’s hot on the trail of a murderer who’s been killing surrogates—like she was for her ill sister.

But when Kara’s trap goes terribly wrong, she’s thrust headlong into the killer’s crosshairs…along with her sister’s widower, Deputy Daniel Logan.

And as she and Daniel stay one frantic step ahead of a deadly foe, the sparks igniting between them rival the danger they face.

Titles in the Mercy Ridge Lawmen series include — Her Child to Protect – Safeguarding the Surrogate – Targeting the Deputy – Pursued by the Sherrif –

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

 

 

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