Category: Harlequin

The Problem with Playboys by Karen Booth

Posted June 27, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

He needs her help. She needs to keep her hands off her hot new client in the first Little Black Book of Secrets!

Parker was not a guy she was supposed to touch.

Right?

Celebrity publicist Chloe Burnett keeps her work and personal life strictly separate—until sports agent Parker Sullivan needs her help. His client has been targeted by Little Black Book, a vicious gossip account.

If she’s going to win this social media battle, she needs to resist distractions from Parker the playboy, who is off-limits for so many reasons.

But a business trip to Miami leads to her breaking her rules with a guy who might break her heart. And then she’s caught in Little Black Book’s crosshairs herself…

Titles in the Little Black Book of Secrets series (trilogy) include — The Problem with Playboys —♥— Black Tie Bachelor Bid —♥— How to Fake a Wedding Date —♥—

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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Their Barcelona Baby Bombshell by Traci Douglass

Posted June 22, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Medical Romance, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

One hot encounter…One shocking consequence!

Paramedic Isabella Rivas doesn’t do commitment and entanglement.

She had enough of that raising her five siblings after their mother died. But one red-hot night with a sexy stranger doesn’t count, right?

Except for that single passionate encounter that results in an unexpected pregnancy!

And when she meets Carlos Martinez’s familiar guarded eyes over a patient in the ER, she realizes that life has just got a whole lot more complicated…

Titles in the multi-author Night Shift in Barcelona series include — The Night They Never Forgot by Scarlet Wilson —♥— Their Barcelona Baby Bombshell by Traci Douglass —♥— Their Marriage Worth Fighting For by Louisa Heaton —♥— From Wedding Guest to Bride? by Tina Beckett —♥—

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 Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned or Purchased, 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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Million-Dollar Mix-Up by Jessica Lemmon

Posted May 26, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

This twin switch will save her business—

as long as it doesn’t get personal…

Talent agent Kendall Squire desperately needs actor Max Dunn to leave his self-imposed retirement. 

As the agent for his identical twin brother, Kendall may have signed up her client to do a commercial without finalizing one tiny detail: his availability. 

Max would be the perfect stand-in, but when she goes to his mountaintop cabin to pitch the idea, they end up trapped by a blizzard. 

Soon, convincing Max to pose as his twin gives way to a much more intimate negotiation…

Titles in The Dunn Brothers series include — Million-Dollar Mix-Up —♥— Million-Dollar Consequences —♥—

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 with Her Forgotten Husband by Annie West

Posted May 26, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

She can’t remember their marriage…

But she can’t resist him!

Washed up on the pale pink sand of a luxury Italian private beach, Ally can’t remember anything except her name.

The man who saved her is a mystery, although Angelo Ricci insists she’s his ex-wife!

Stranded on Angelo’s island, Ally soon discovers her attraction to him is undeniable. It’s clear their divorce wasn’t amicable, yet Angelo looks at her with a heat that feels all-consuming.

And Ally is tempted to spend one night in her forgotten husband’s arms. A night that reveals more about their marriage than either of them expects…

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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Chasing Justice by Kathleen Donnelly

Posted May 22, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Carina Press (Harlequin), Harlequin, NetGalley ARC, Romantic Suspense, Standalone Single Title, Trigger Warning! / 0 Comments

A former Marine learns to love again in this suspenseful, action-packed K-9 search and rescue from debut author Kathleen Donnelly.

After losing her military K-9, former Marine Maya Thompson swears she’ll never work with dogs again. But when she returns home to Colorado and accepts a job with US Forest Service law enforcement, fate brings K-9 Juniper into her life just as another tragedy unfolds.

Juniper, a beautiful two-year-old Malinois, isn’t the only new addition to Maya’s life. Josh Colten, the local deputy sheriff, insists on helping with her new case. Handsome and mysterious, he’s all anyone in town can talk about, but Maya can’t let herself like him, let alone trust him.

When Maya’s grandfather goes missing amid a growing drug war, Maya must put her faith in Josh, and her own battered instincts, to find him. But there’s a web of secrets tying her grandfather to the tragedy that brought Juniper into her life—secrets someone would kill to keep hidden.

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

Possible Triggers: violence against women, drug and alcohol use, and discussion of suicide.

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Rocky Mountain Rivals by Joanne Rock

Posted May 21, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

The man responsible for ruining her life…

just made her an offer she can’t refuse.

As heartless and irresistibly attractive as ever, bull-riding champion Drake Alexander says he has his reasons for wanting control of Fleur Barclay’s family ranch.

And Fleur is torn by her warring feelings for him—Drake is her ex’s brother and totally off-limits.

Yet she gives in to his powers of persuasion…and their sizzling chemistry.

But secrets and a devastating betrayal could turn these lovers back into bitter enemies in a heartbeat…

Titles in the Return to Catamount series include — Rocky Mountain Rivals -♥- One Colorado Night -♥- A Colorado Claim -♥- 

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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Love off the Leash by Tara Taylor Quinn

Posted May 21, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Continuity Line, Harlequin Special Edition, NetGalley ARC, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Service dog Jedi is playing…cupid

As a malnourished rescue dog, I never dreamed Wendy Alvarez would pull me for her Pets for Vets program. Turns out I’m the perfect support animal for ex-vet Greg Martin.

Though he insists he’s only my “foster,” I’m gonna chase Greg’s nightmares away and give him the courage to fly his plane again.

Plus get him to fall for that nice lady, Wendy. Those loners might be my trainers, but I’m pulling their heartstrings.

Titles in the Furever Yours multi-author series include —  A New Leash on Love by Melissa Senate -♥- How to Rescue a Family by Teri Wilson -♥- Not Just the Girl Next Door by Stacy Connelly -♥- The Nanny Clause by Karen Rose Smith -♥- The City Girl’s Homecoming by Kathy Douglass -♥- It Started with a Pregnancy by Christy Jeffries -♥- Home is Where the Hound Is by Melissa Senate -♥- More Than a Temporary Family by Marie Ferrarella -♥- The Bookshop Rescue by Rochelle Alers -♥- Love off the Leash by Tara Taylor Quinn -♥- A Double Dose of Happiness by Teri Wilson -♥- It Started with a Puppy by Christy Jeffries -♥- 

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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Snowed In With a Colton by Lisa Childs

Posted May 21, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Mini-Series, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

He’s the target

She’s in the crosshairs

When organized crime threatens journalist Luca Rossi’s life, he assumes a fake identity. Now he’s “Luke Bishop,” keeping to himself at a dude ranch.

With a snowstorm and threats to his life closing in, proprietor Aubrey Colton needs his help. Suddenly he’s playing cowboy amid deadly conditions and fighting his feelings for her.

But can Aubrey and Luca survive their killer attraction…and the bulls-eye on their backs?

Titles in the multi-author Coltons of Colorado series include — Colton’s Pursuit of Justice by Marie Ferrarella –♥- Snowed In With a Colton by Lisa Childs –♥- Colton’s Dangerous Reunion by Justine Davis –♥- Stalking Colton’s Family by Geri Krotow –♥- Undercover Colton by Addison Fox –♥- Colton Countdown by Tara Taylor Quinn –♥- Colton’s Secret Sabotage by Deborah Fletcher Mello –♥- Colton’s Baby Motive by Lara Lacombe -♥- Colton’s Rogue Investigation by Jennifer D. Bokal -♥- Shielding the Colton’s Witness by Linda O. Johnston -♥- To Trust a Colton Cowboy by Dana Nussio -♥- Colton’s Ultimate Test by Beth Cornelison -♥-

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 Return of His Promised Duchess by Lauri Robinson

Posted May 19, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Standalone Single Title, Victorian Romance / 0 Comments

The duke’s Southern belle…

Causing a stir in society!

Committed bachelor Andrew, Duke of Mansfield, is content to believe the lady he’s been betrothed to since childhood will never return.

But when the American Civil War drives Annabelle from her life in Virginia to England, Andrew finds himself reluctantly captivated by her!

Luckily, she is as unwilling to wed as he is—yet when inhibitions are lowered at a masked ball, Andrew’s intrigued to know the real Annabelle…

Titles in the Southern Belles in London series include — The Return of His Promised Duchess —♥— The Making of His Marchioness —♥— Falling for His Pretend Countess —♥—

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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An Heir of His Own by Janice Maynard

Posted May 18, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Harlequin Mini-Series, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Did he really just agree to live with his ex

for the sake of a baby in need?

After he raised his stepsister, being a father feels like been there, done that for Texan Drake Rhodes.

But when his ex-lover, Cammie Wentworth, needs his help to care for an abandoned baby, Drake steps up.

It’s ironic that Cammie’s desire for children was why they broke up. And two years apart hasn’t cooled anything between them.

Cammie will be back in his bed. But when it’s over, will he walk away again…or go after a legacy of his own, with her?

Titles in the multi-author series Texas Cattleman’s Club: Fathers and Sons include — An Heir of His Own by Janice Maynard -♥- How to Handle a Heartbreaker by Joss Wood -♥- Married by Contract by Yvonne Lindsay -♥- From Feuding to Falling by Jules Bennett -♥- The Rebel’s Return by Nadine Gonzalez -♥- The Rancher’s Reckoning by Joanne Rock -♥-

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 Charming Checklist by Heatherly Bell

Posted May 18, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

His head made the list

But his heart’s not in it

Ex-SEAL Max Del Toro persuaded his friend Ava Long to play matchmaker in exchange for posing as her boyfriend for one night.

He even gave her a list of must-haves for his future wife. Except now he can’t stop thinking about Ava—who doesn’t check a single item on his list!

Navigating his feelings seems more dangerous than any mission. Can Max abandon his plan and take a spontaneous risk for love?

Titles in the Charming, Texas series include – Winning Mr. Charming —♥— The Charming Checklist —♥— A Charming Christmas Arrangement —♥— A Charming Single Dad —♥— A Charming Doorstep Baby —♥— Once Upon a Charming Bookshop —♥—

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 Secret Heir Returns by Joss Wood

Posted May 17, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Harlequin Mini-Series, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Will a surprise inheritance lead to not one

but two found families for this secret son?

Rejected by his birth family, author, and finance whiz Sutton Marchant made his own way in the world.

Now he’s back to fulfill the terms of his birth father’s will, which means staying with Lowrie Lewis, the irresistible manager of the Rossi Inn.

The last thing he needs is a distraction like her and her son, but he’s floored by their fierce attraction.

Sutton came to claim what’s his, but will Lowrie lead him to the biggest prize of all?

Titles in the Dynasties: DNA Dilemma series include — Secrets of a Bad Reputation – Wrong Brother, Right Kiss – Lost and Found Heir – The Secret Heir Returns – 

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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Her Hometown Man by Shannon Stacey

Posted May 14, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She has many reasons to leave

He’s the best reason to stay

Summoned home by her mother and sisters, novelist Gwen Sutton has made it clear—she’s not staying.

She’s returning to her quiet, writerly life as soon as the family brewery is up and running.

But when Gwen’s lifelong crush, Case Danforth, offers his help, it’s clear there’s more than just beer brewing!

Time is short for Case to convince Gwen that a home with him is where her heart is.

Titles in the Sutton’s Place series include — Her Hometown Man – An Unexpected Cowboy – Expecting Her Ex’s Baby – Falling for His Fake Girlfriend –

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 One from the Wedding by Katherine Garbera

Posted May 14, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

What to do when the business mentor she needs…

Is also the man she wants?

Jewelry designer Danni Eldridge needs a mentor, not a lover.

Fortunately, her friend’s destination wedding is the perfect opportunity to meet Leo Bisset, a world-renowned tastemaker and corporate advisor.

But Danni’s professional aspirations are soon overshadowed by an intimate night on Leo’s yacht.

When daylight comes and they’re forced to compete for the same lucrative business contract, Danni wonders if sleeping with an ambitious playboy is worth sacrificing her dreams—and if Leo’s motives can be trusted…

Titles in the Destination Wedding series include — (Her One Night Proposal) a prequel –The Wedding DareThe One from the Wedding – Secrets of a Wedding Crasher –

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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