Category: Romantic Suspense

Staking a Claim by Janice Maynard

Posted May 1, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Connection, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

It’s a Lone Star matchmaking twin swap!

As a favor to his identical twin, Joshua Banks agrees to pose as his brother. The switch is supposed to last for just one “date” with Layla Grandin, their childhood friend.

But dinner soon leads to much, much more.

Trust is everything to Layla—she’s been burned before and secrets are destroying her ranching family.

If Joshua stands any chance of staking a claim on relationship-wary Layla, the Texan has to confess so much more than his true identity. And risk losing more than he ever imagined…

Titles in the multi-author Texas Cattleman’s Club: Ranchers and Rivals series include — Staking a Claim by Janice MaynardBoyfriend Lessons by Sophia Singh SassonOn Opposite Sides by Cat SchieldRivalry at Play by Nadine Gonzalez

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 New Year’s Beginning by Michelle Major

Posted April 30, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

At the stroke of midnight,

A stranger’s kiss changes everything

Brian Fortune doesn’t think he will ever find the woman he kissed at his brother’s New Year’s wedding. So when the search for the provenance of a mysterious gift leads him into a local antique store a few days later, he’s stunned to find Emmaline Lewis, proprietor—and mystery kisser!

Surprise turns to shock when he realizes that she’s also six months pregnant. Brian has never been the type to commit—and he’s really not ready to become a family man in one fell swoop! But suddenly he knows he’ll do anything to stay at Emmaline’s side—for good…

Titles in The Fortunes of Texas multi-author series include — Their New Year’s Beginning by Michelle Majors – A Soldier’s Dare by Jo McNally – Anyone But A Fortune by Judy Duarte – Cinderella Next Door by Nancy Robards Thompson – A Fortune in the Family by Kathy Douglass – Finding Fortune’s Secret by Allison Leigh –

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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Colton’s Pursuit of Justice by Marie Ferrarella

Posted April 27, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Determined to redeem the Coltons’ reputation

He’ll help with even the unlikeliest case…

His family name is being dragged through the mud, but Caleb Colton is about righting wrongs.

So when he believes that activist Nadine Sutherland’s father has been duped by a shady oil company, Caleb vows to help her—and protect her.

Someone doesn’t want Nadine poking into the deal, and the threats are escalating.

But as Caleb works overtime with passionate Nadine, guarding his heart gets harder and harder…and so does staying alive!

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 –

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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That Cowboy of Mine by Donna Grant

Posted April 26, 2022 by Marsha in Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Romantic Suspense, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Is he an enemy?

Dillon Young is proud that she inherited her aunt’s ranch. The problem: someone is trying to run her off and is willing to do whatever it takes. Strange, dangerous things keep happening. Dillion suspects her no-good neighbor and fellow wealthy rancher, Hank Stephens. Never a man to get his hands dirty, he sends others to get the job done. So, when the irresistible Cal Bennett is found passed out drunk on her property, Dillion is on high alert. Until someone takes a shot at her and Cal springs to her rescue. When the hard-bodied, no-nonsense-talking cowboy points out that she may need some help, Dillion is inclined to reluctantly agree.

Or a lover?

Waking up on a stranger’s property with a shotgun in his face is not Cal Bennett’s idea of a good time. Never mind that the person on the other end of the barrel is one of the most fiercely beautiful women he has ever seen. Things get more interesting when he finds himself shielding her from flying bullets. It’s clear that this smart, savvy woman could use a hand and Cal is all too happy to lend any part of his body she requires. His proposal: pose as lovers until they find out who is after her ranch. As the danger rises and secrets are revealed, the passion explodes between them and there is no turning back.

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 Couple by Barb Han

Posted April 13, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, NetGalley ARC, 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 CoupleNewlywed 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 or Purchased, 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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Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips

Posted March 13, 2022 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Love Inspired (Harlequin), Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Multi-Author / 0 Comments

With his K-9’s help,

can he save the son he didn’t know existed?

Rescuing a kidnapped child is part of the job for search-and-rescue K-9 handler Patrick Sanders—but this time it’s his son.

Now Patrick and his furry partner must work with his high school love, Jennie Wilcox, to shield the little boy he just learned about.

But with someone targeting them, will Patrick and Jennie survive to face their painful past and become a family?

Titles in the K-9 Search & Rescue multi-author series include — Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips – Trailing a Killer by Carol J. Post – Mountain Survival by Christy Barritt – Search and Defend by Heather Woodhaven – Following the Trail by Lynette Eason – Dangerous Mountain Rescue by Christy Barritt –

This is a romance that includes no swearing, little if any violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).

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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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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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SVU Surveillance by Julie Anne Lindsey

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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A Colton Internal Affair by Jennifer D. Bokal

Posted September 30, 2021 by Marsha in Can You Read A Series In A Month Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Proving her innocence is the ultimate test  

While on patrol, rookie cop Grace Colton pursues a fleeing suspect, never thinking it could end her career—or her life.

Suddenly, she’s everyone’s enemy.

Enter Camden Kingsley from Internal Affairs, who rubs Grace the wrong way and seems determined to believe the worst about her.

But during interrogations, their sizzling chemistry is obvious, turning foe into an unexpected defender, especially as one person desperately wants Grace out of the picture—permanently.

Titles in the multi-author Coltons of Grave Gulch series include – Colton’s Dangerous Liaison by Regan Black – Colton’s Killer Pursuit by Tara Taylor Quinn – Colton Nursery Hideout by Dana Nussio – Colton’s Bullseye by Geri Krotow – Guarding Colton’s Child by Lara Lacombe – Colton’s Covert Witness by Addison Fox – Rescued by the Colton Cowboy by Deborah Fletcher Mello – Colton K-9 Target by Justine Davis – A Colton Internal Affair by Jennifer D. Bokal – Uncovering Colton’s Family Secret by Linda O. Johnston – Agent Colton’s Takedown by Beverly Long – Proving Colton’s Innocence by Lara Lacombe

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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Colton K-9 Target by Justine Davis

Posted September 28, 2021 by Marsha in Can You Read A Series In A Month Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Man’s best friend 

…is this cop’s most trusted partner

New to the Grave Gulch Police Department, K-9 detective Brett Shea feels like an outsider among its many Coltons.

Even Annalise, his dog’s trainer, is a Colton!

But when she’s attacked by a man pretending to be her date, Brett vows to track down the criminal.

Though he’s sworn off forever love—which is proving harder by the day—Brett will protect her at any cost.

Titles in the multi-author Coltons of Grave Gulch series include – Colton’s Dangerous Liaison by Regan Black – Colton’s Killer Pursuit by Tara Taylor Quinn – Colton Nursery Hideout by Dana Nussio – Colton’s Bullseye by Geri Krotow – Guarding Colton’s Child by Lara Lacombe – Colton’s Covert Witness by Addison Fox – Rescued by the Colton Cowboy by Deborah Fletcher Mello – Colton K-9 Target by Justine Davis – A Colton Internal Affair by Jennifer D. Bokal – Uncovering Colton’s Family Secret by Linda O. Johnston – Agent Colton’s Takedown by Beverly Long – Proving Colton’s Innocence by Lara Lacombe

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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Rescued by the Colton Cowboy by Deborah Fletcher Mello

Posted September 27, 2021 by Marsha in Can You Read A Series In A Month Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Multi-Author, Small Town Romance, Strong Sexual Content / 0 Comments

She’s on the run with a baby

Only a cowboy can help her…

Fiercely loyal, Soledad de la Vega would do anything to help her loved ones. So when her best friend, Annie, is murdered, Soledad vows to keep little Lyra safe—by running from a killer…and hiding out in Palmer Colton’s barn.

The cowboy has never really wanted a wife and kids of his own. Something about Soledad and Lyra, though, tugs at Palmer’s heart like never before.

Will he be able to keep his heart intact—even as he keeps them safe from a deadly threat?

Titles in the multi-author Coltons of Grave Gulch series include – Colton’s Dangerous Liaison by Regan Black – Colton’s Killer Pursuit by Tara Taylor Quinn – Colton Nursery Hideout by Dana Nussio – Colton’s Bullseye by Geri Krotow – Guarding Colton’s Child by Lara Lacombe – Colton’s Covert Witness by Addison Fox – Rescued by the Colton Cowboy by Deborah Fletcher Mello – Colton K-9 Target by Justine Davis – A Colton Internal Affair by Jennifer D. Bokal – Uncovering Colton’s Family Secret by Linda O. Johnston – Agent Colton’s Takedown by Beverly Long – Proving Colton’s Innocence by Lara Lacombe

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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Colton’s Covert Witness by Addison Fox

Posted September 26, 2021 by Marsha in Can You Read A Series In A Month Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Multi-Author, Small Town Romance, Strong Sexual Content / 0 Comments

When his witness comes under fire

This detective must protect her at all costs 

Detective Troy Colton trusts assistant district attorney Evangeline Whittaker when she says she’s witnessed a brutal crime…but why can’t CSI find any evidence?

To get to the truth, the cop must investigate why someone might gaslight the sole witness…while trying—and failing—to keep his professional distance.

As the threats to Evangeline escalate, Troy realizes both their hearts and lives are at stake!

Titles in the multi-author Coltons of Grave Gulch series include – Colton’s Dangerous Liaison by Regan Black – Colton’s Killer Pursuit by Tara Taylor Quinn – Colton Nursery Hideout by Dana Nussio – Colton’s Bullseye by Geri Krotow – Guarding Colton’s Child by Lara Lacombe – Colton’s Covert Witness by Addison Fox – Rescued by the Colton Cowboy by Deborah Fletcher Mello – Colton K-9 Target by Justine Davis – A Colton Internal Affair by Jennifer D. Bokal – Uncovering Colton’s Family Secret by Linda O. Johnston – Agent Colton’s Takedown by Beverly Long – Proving Colton’s Innocence by Lara Lacombe

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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Uncovering Small Town Secrets by Tyler Anne Snell

Posted September 25, 2021 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

 

Dodging bullets isn’t the homecoming he expected.

When Detective Foster Lovett’s pretty next-door neighbor, Millie Dean, begs him to help her find her missing brother, the other deputies warn him not to investigate the case.

But Foster’s gut says something is off, particularly once Millie becomes a target.

Foster will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, but can he solve the most dangerous case of his career?

Titles in the Saving Kelby Creek series include — Uncovering Small-Town Secrets – Searching for Evidence – Surviving 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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