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 5, 2021 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
The Cowboy’s Second Chance
Single dad Tyler Abernathy has vowed to devote himself completely to his little girl, Maeve.
The widowed rancher’s belief that he wasn’t a present-enough father or husband pushes him to turn down the locals’ well-meaning attempts to fix him up.
But when he meets Callie Sheldrick, she disarms him in ways he can’t explain…or ignore. Walking away would be the right thing to do.
Yet doing the “right” thing might end up breaking all three of their hearts…
Titles in the Montana Mavericks: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights series include –The Rancher’s Summer Secret by Christine Rimmer – For His Daughter’s Sake by Stella Bagwell – The Most Eligible Cowboy by Melissa Senate – Grand-Prize Cowboy by Heatherly Bell – A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo by Kathy Douglass – Dreaming of a Christmas Cowboy by Brenda Harlen –
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and 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 23, 2021 by Marsha in Diverse Voices, Harlequin, Harlequin Medical Romance, Own Voices, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
’Tis the season…
For surprises!
One unforgettable night with surgeon Sam Powell signaled newfound independence for freshly divorced neurologist Chloe Bailey. She never thought she’d see Sam again, until a new assignment takes her to stunning Jamaica for Christmas and Sam is there, too!
But when Chloe discovers she’s pregnant, it’s life-changing for both of them! Sam will always be the father of her baby, but is he about to become a whole lot more?
Titles in The Christmas Project multi-author series include — Christmas Miracle in Jamaica by Ann McIntosh – December Reunion in Central Park by Deanne Anders – Winter Nights with the Single Dad by Allie Kincheloe – A Festive Fling in Stockholm by Scarlet Wilson
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 22, 2021 by Marsha in Harlequin, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Gold Valley’s rodeo champion is facing the toughest challenge of his life—a Christmas wedding!
Legendary bull rider Jake Daniels has only one plan this Christmas—to ignore the pain the season always brings. Until his best friend, Callie Carson, shows up on his ranch with a marriage proposal. Jake has lived so close to the edge it’s a miracle he’s still alive—he knows all about risk. But marrying the woman he craves more than anything feels like the biggest risk of all.
Callie Carson may be rodeo royalty, but to fulfill her dreams of riding saddle bronc, she needs her inheritance. And to access that, she needs a husband. But Jake the husband is deliciously different from Jake the friend, especially after the wild heat of their wedding night. He was only supposed to be her cowboy for Christmas, but Jake’s every heart-stopping touch has Callie questioning how she’ll ever be able to walk away.
In the bonus novella Her First Christmas Cowboy, Tala gets a surprise Christmas delivery—a cowboy on her doorstep!
Titles in the Gold Valley series include — Smooth-Talking Cowboy – Untamed Cowboy – Good Time Cowboy – A Tall, Dark Cowboy Christmas – Unbroken Cowboy – Cowboy to the Core – Lone Wolf Cowboy – Cowboy Christmas Redemption – The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch – The Hero of Hope Springs -The Last Christmas Cowboy -The Heartbreaker of Echo Pass – Rodeo Christmas at Evergreen Ranch – The True Cowboy of Sunset Ridge (December 2021) –
(While I’ve read this entire series, not all were reviewed here at Happily Ever After Romance, the links above are only for titles on this site.)
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 16, 2021 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
A Wyoming ranch…
Where wishes come true!
Money, favors, time—everyone wants something from tech CEO Seth Reagan.
Returning to his family’s Wyoming ranch to care for his foster father, Seth sends a woman’s car careening off the road.
He offers Quinn Lake a place to stay, but learning who she is and what she wants might just break his faith for good…
Unless a wishing moon and a child in need can thaw their guarded hearts.
Titles in the Eclipse Ridge Ranch include — Under A Christmas Moon – Her Wyoming Hero – A Cowboy’s Hope –
This is a sweet romance with some kissing that should offend no one giving the reader a very romantic reading experience.
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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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Posted October 7, 2021 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, 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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Posted October 6, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Diverse Voices, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
She’s ruthless in business,
but vulnerable in his arms.
Trey Devereaux is out to prove her corporate mettle to her skeptical father. When she sees a chance to take control of Devereaux Inc. from her estranged grandfather, she pounces.
But Jeremiah Benton, his second-in-command, is fiercely protective of the Devereaux patriarch…and absolutely enticing.
The intensity of their attraction overwhelms her defenses, and Trey even finds herself warming to her grandfather under Jeremiah’s influence.
Can Trey maintain her resolve—or is Jeremiah winning this high-stakes merger? The fate of a billion-dollar Brooklyn legacy lies in the balance…
Titles in the Devereaux Inc. series include — A Very Intimate Takeover – Backstage Benefits – One Night Expectations –
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 6, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
This Christmas, she won’t just forgive her enemy,
she’ll be seduced by him…
Kristin Richmond knows too much about secrets and lies. Her family’s property development empire has survived its share of scandals.
But this Christmas, there’s one more surprise in store: new family attorney Jackson Jones. He was the first man Kristin ever loved—and the man who broke her heart.
Now she’s forced to work with him, torn between clashing over corporate matters and succumbing to the heat still crackling between them.
Can Kristin—and her family business—survive his seductive charm this time around?
Titles in the Clashing Birthrights series include – Seducing the Lost Heir – Scandalizing the CEO – What Happens at Christmas… –
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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