Posted September 27, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Carina Press (Harlequin), NetGalley ARC, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
“Hide, Maya. Don’t let the bad people find you.”
Those are the last words Forest Service law enforcement officer and K-9 handler Maya Thompson ever heard her mother say.
Returning to the Colorado mountains, ex-soldier Maya is no longer a scared little girl.
She’s here to investigate her mother’s cold case, but fear creeps in when it comes to her personal life—things are getting serious with Sheriff Deputy Josh Colten.
After new DNA evidence surfaces, both her beloved grandfather and Josh warn her away from the case, suspecting that she could be the next victim. But Maya doesn’t listen.
Instead, Maya and her K-9 partner, Juniper, track a suspect deep into the forest and directly into grave danger…
Titles in the National Forest K-9 series include — Chasing Justice —♦— Hunting the Truth —♦—
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 September 5, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Even an ace mechanic can’t repair a broken heart…
When Mandy’s father died, he left her alone, heartbroken, and buried in crippling debt to an unscrupulous bookie. Now, Mandy’s the proud owner of an auto repair business whose only other mechanic just quit. Things couldn’t get any worse. Until former Navy SEAL Chance McCallister, the man who broke her heart when they were teens, walks through her door. He’s looking to help, and even hotter than she remembers. She’d be crazy to hire him as her new mechanic.
And she’d be even crazier to fall in love with him again…
Chance knows Mandy’s in trouble. And even though he doesn’t want to get involved, he can’t stop those feelings flooding his heart, the same way they did when he was a kid. Nothing has changed… Except Mandy is even more beautiful, more fierce, more everything. But he’s not going down that road again. One messy breakup is enough. He’ll protect her. He’ll put his life on the line. And he’ll do what he can to keep her safe.
But this time, he’ll protect his own heart as well…
Titles in the McCallister Military Brothers series include — Protecting Mandy —♦— Saving Rachel —♦— Guarding Viktoria —♦—
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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Previously published as SEAL’s Homecoming.
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Posted August 31, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Their one-night stand was off-the-charts… Now, she must reveal the consequences.
Fearing his powerful grandmother, Peyton Caron has concealed her baby son from hotel magnate Jack Grantham. Their single spectacular night was unforgettable, but Peyton kept her distance because Jack’s grandmother blamed Peyton for the death of his late brother. Now, rumors have forced Peyton to reveal Jack’s identity as her baby’s father.
Because of blackmail and newly unearthed family secrets, Jack’s life is complicated, so he’s wary of Peyton’s revelation. But the raging desire they felt two years ago has only grown. Jack wants Peyton and his son in his life, but he doesn’t believe in love. And with all that stands between them, Peyton won’t settle for anything less.
Titles in the Calcott Manor series include — Just a Little Jilted —♥— Their Temporary Arrangement —♥— The Trouble with Little Secrets —♥— Keep Your Enemies Close —♥—
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 August 4, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Some secrets should stay
beneath the surface…
Working alongside Marlowe McCoy means that NYPD diver Wyatt Trumbull has to ignore his fierce attraction to the prickly safecracker.
He faces a whole new set of challenges when she finally responds to his desire with her own—and when clues in his latest case implicate her family.
He wants to protect her, but will his own hidden scars make them both vulnerable?
Titles in the New York Harbor Patrol series include — Danger in the Depths —♥—
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 August 1, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
She’s been buried alive.
Now it’s a race against time to save her.
When former FBI analyst Thora Graham wakes buried in a makeshift coffin, she has only her training to keep her calm—and her faith that Deputy Chief Will Dresden is on the case.
But who would have trapped Thora?
Did her work putting a serial killer behind bars make her a target?
And can the man she once loved—and left—find her before time runs out?
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 May 25, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, 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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Posted May 16, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Romance and revenge are a deadly combination…
Former Navy SEAL Jake Travers’s mission is simple… Tail Marco Bresi, the man who once kidnapped billionaire Trent Caldwell’s baby, so Trent can find out what he’s up to now. But Jake never expected to find an intoxicatingly beautiful woman alongside the shady character he’s following.
Alexandra Moretti may be smart, gorgeous, and the most captivating woman Jake has ever met. But as far as he’s concerned, she’s the key to getting close to Marco. But as Jake gets closer to her, his attraction becomes an addiction. And soon, he can’t imagine life without her…
After a disastrous arranged engagement, Alexandra is looking to escape Italy, so she allows Marco to bring her to the U.S. as a favor to her father. But the second she meets the ruggedly handsome Jake, she finds herself drawn to him. Something about his smoldering blue eyes and commanding presence makes her feel safe and protected. And she knows he desires her as much as she desires him…
But will their steamy affair come to an end when Alex uncovers Jake’s true motives?
Titles in the Denver Men series include — CEO’s Pregnant Lover —♥— The SEAL’s Virgin Lover —♥— FBI Agent’s Reluctant Lover —♥— Navy SEAL’s Innocent Italian —♥—
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 May 15, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned or Purchased, 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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Posted April 27, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Danger and romance make for an unforgettable meet cute…
Former Navy SEAL Seth Jacobsen has been hired to find the kidnapped infant of billionaire Trent Caldwell. Tracking down the baby is easy. Getting the little one away from the sassy and beautiful nurse looking after her? Not so much. Seth doesn’t understand how she can be so warm and affectionate one moment, and so cold the next. But he can’t deny, there’s something about her he just can’t resist…
Chelsea Andrews refuses to back down. A mysterious stranger hired her to look after a baby, and nobody is going to get in the way of her doing her job. As far as she’s concerned, men like Seth are one thing… Trouble. And despite their growing attraction, she isn’t about to give her virginity away to just anyone—even if he is tall, muscular, and unbearably handsome.
When they’re forced to work together to return the kidnapped infant, Chelsea realizes there’s more to this gruff alpha male than meets the eye. Could he be the man she’s been waiting for?
Titles in the Denver Men series include — CEO’s Pregnant Lover —♥— The SEAL’s Virgin Lover —♥— FBI’s Reluctant Lover —♥— Navy SEAL’s Innocent Italian —♥—
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 April 20, 2023 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, 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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Posted April 20, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Never mix business with pleasure…
Klutzy, adorable Brianna Daughtry is nothing like the women Trent Caldwell is usually attracted to. The handsome, cold-hearted billionaire goes for bimbos and eye candy who look good on his arm, women who won’t make a fuss when things end. But Brianna, his new temporary assistant, is nothing like that at all…
She’s the sort of woman who can make a man’s heart beat faster. And make him wish he were a different man…a better man. The type of woman Trent usually avoids at all costs. Except, he can’t. And even if he could, his heart doesn’t want to…
Brianna can’t believe someone like Trent could be remotely attracted to her. But she can’t deny that his smoldering looks, his lingering touches, and his intoxicating kisses tell her otherwise. Yes, he’s maddeningly overbearing and arrogant. But somehow, the alpha businessman has a sweet side as well.
Even with Trent’s old nemesis casting a shadow over their happiness, it seems her dreams of forever may come true. Until a devastating turn of events threatens to tear everything they’ve built apart…
Titles in the Denver Men series include — CEO’s Pregnant Lover —♥— The SEAL’s Virgin Lover —♥— FBI Agent’s Reluctant Lover —♥— Navy SEAL’s Innocent Italian —♥—
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 April 19, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Carina Press (Harlequin), Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, NetGalley ARC, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments
It’s a deadly game of cat and mouse…
Willow Landry only plans to humor the adorable little girl playing matchmaker one door down. Everly wants a mommy, and she’s decided that Willow is perfect for her daddy, a handsome firefighter with the soul of an artist. But when an arsonist comes to Marsville, Willow will need all the help she can get…
Only four things matter to firefighter Parker Church: his five-year-old, pickle-loving daughter; his brothers; his art; and Ember, his accelerant detection dog. But when his beautiful new neighbor Willow is targeted by a dangerous outsider, Parker finds himself desperate to keep her safe.
As Parker and Ember work to sniff out the truth, Willow warms to the idea of being part of a family. And Ember proves she’s got what it takes to protect Parker’s one true love.
Titles in the K-9 Defenders series include — In His Protection —♦— Her Delta Force Protector —♦— To Hold and Protect —♦—
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 April 19, 2023 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Harlequin, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Everyone thinks Harper Jansen is dead.
She is not, and she wants her life back.
When Harper—very much alive but terrified—calls Kade Church, he does what is programmed in his DNA: he protects. Delta Force operator Kade and Duke, his military K-9 school flunker, have the skills to keep Harper safe.
Kade has never allowed himself to think of Harper as more than his best friend, but as they join forces to bring the men who tried to kill her to justice, long-buried feelings surface. And Duke may be a goofball and see everything as a game, but when it counts, he proves he’s more than a boot camp dropout.
Whatever it takes, they’ll save the woman Kade is falling in love with.
Titles in the K-9 Defenders series include — In His Protection —♦— Her Delta Force Protector —♦— To Hold and Protect —♦—
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 March 24, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
A K-9 hero answers the call
For one special assignment…
When Kenna Griffin returns to Montana with her son, she believes she’s outrun her past.
Having escaped her abusive ex-husband, the single mom is eager to make a fresh start.
But nothing feels safe except the protection offered by K-9 officer Lucas Merritt and his fearless police dog.
Because danger has followed Kenna to Cottonwood.
Against all her instincts, she lets Lucas into her life…though that just might kill them both.
Titles in the Big Sky Justice series include — Danger in Big Sky Country —♥— Her K-9 Protector —♥—
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 March 19, 2023 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, 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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