Category: Owned or Purchased

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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The Montana Sheriff Paula Altenburg

Posted March 5, 2022 by Marsha in Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Down-to-earth sheriff Dan McKillop has always been more than a badge and a pretty face, but it turns out the ladies of Grand, Montana, find him far more appealing as the new co-owner of the Endeavour Ranch than they ever did as the town’s friendly, neighborhood playboy. Dan’s done with commitment-shy women only out for a good time. When a fiery beauty rides into his life on a sweet Harley-Davidson low rider, however, Dan fears he’s found trouble again.

Professional firefighter Jasmine O’Reilly is stationed to lead the airbase on the Endeavour Ranch for the summer. Having a safe and successful wildfire season could mean a promotion, and after raising herself out of poverty, Jazz has big dreams. She knows better than to put her future in a man’s hands no matter how charming, wealthy, or full of promises he is.

Good-intentioned but overprotective Dan soon realizes he has a type. Meanwhile, Jazz, who thought she was long beyond even the slightest brush with the law, finds the sheriff too tempting to resist.

Titles in the Grand, Montana series include — The Montana Sheriff –♥- The Montana Doctor –♥- The Montana Rancher –♥-

Grand, Montana is connected to The Montana MacGregor Brothers, (which was reviewed on my Keeper Bookshelf blog and these links take you over there) those titles include — The Rancher Takes A Family – The Rancher’s Secret – The Rancher’s Proposal

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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The Earl’s Inconvenient Houseguest by Virginia Heath

Posted March 2, 2022 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

 

The earl she loved to hate

…until she stayed in his mansion!

Sophie Gilbert has thwarted the standoffish new earl’s plans to sell his country estate and the quaint village that forms part of it.

But when disaster strikes and he offers her refuge, she must reconsider everything about this vexing, determined man.

After the heartbreak in her past, it’s a revelation to feel her pulse racing and her body yearning for his touch… 

Titles in the A Very Village Scandal series/duet included — The Earl’s Inconvenient Houseguest – 

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 or Purchased, 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 EscapeIsolated 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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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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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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One Little Secret by Maureen Childs

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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The Wrong Mr. Right by Maureen Child

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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Ways to Win an Ex by Maureen Child

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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The Wedding Planner’s Christmas Wish by Cara Colter

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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One More Second Chance by Nicki Night

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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