Posted February 15, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
She was being framed for murder.
And desperate for his protection.
Detective Sean Colton was working another case when he and Orla Roberts discovered her murdered father.
With her twin sister’s DNA all over the crime scene, Orla has become a suspect and possibly the next victim—no way was Sean letting her out of his sight.
Because even if the law and the public were crying out for justice, she was now his to keep safe…
Titles in the Coltons of New York series include — Colton’s Unusual Suspect by Marie Ferrarella —♥— Protecting Colton’s Baby by Tara Taylor Quinn —♥— Colton’s Body of Proof by Karen Whiddon —♥— Colton’s Undercover Seduction by Beth Cornelison —♥— Agent Colton’s Secret Investigation by Dana Nussio —♥— Under Colton’s Watch by Addison Fox —♥— Colton’s Deadly Affair by Jennifer D. Bokal —♥— Chasing a Colton Killer by Deborah Fletcher Mello —♥— Protecting Colton’s Secret Daughters by Lisa Childs —♥—Colton’s Montana Hideaway by Justine Davis —♥— CSI Colton and the Witness by Linda O. Johnston —♥—
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 January 9, 2023 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Diverse Voices, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Own Voices, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
A red-hot romance between a career-focused woman and a determined younger man?
Doctor’s orders!
Dr. Julian Brandon is too charming, too sexy, and too young for Chandra Valentine.
But after the successful bachelor rescues her—twice—she owes him.
Still reeling from life-changing family revelations, Chandra somehow agrees to pose as Julian’s girlfriend.
And now the irresistible Julian has plans that start with seduction under the mistletoe and end with their fake relationship erupting into a scorching affair.
Now Chandra’s questioning everything she believed about love…
Titles in the Valentine Vineyards series include — A Valentine for Christmas —♥— One Summer of Love —♥— Snowbound Second Chance —♥—
*This series is a spin-off from The Bourbon Brothers and those titles include — Savannah’s Secrets —♥— The Billionaire’s Legacy —♥— Engaging the Enemy —♥— A Reunion of Rivals —♥— Waking Up Married —♥— The Bad Boy Experiment —♥—
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 24, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Series, Series Connection, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Rebecca Hilton and Casey Shipley have been friends since college. She loves that he’s dependable and loyal, but that doesn’t make him dating material for her.
Casey fell in love with Rebecca almost the instant they met. But she has a “type” and he doesn’t check all the boxes.
When she shows up unexpectedly at his family’s ranch, he’s thrilled to see her. But he soon realizes she has eyes for his brother. His well-built, ruggedly handsome brother. Since he wants her to be happy, he agrees to help her get close to his brother.
But as clues start mounting up that Casey might be her soulmate, Rebecca starts to wonder why she and Casey never even kissed. And he looks back on their past with regret that he never let her know how he felt back in their college days.
Will Casey get a second chance to win the woman he knows is his forever love? And is Rebecca willing to see if their friendship is really something more?
Titles in the Billionaire Ranchers Second Generation series include — Faking Her Engagement —♥— Protecting His Heart —♥— Marrying Her Friend —♥— Dating Her Crush —♥— Taking His Chance —♥—
And… is a spin-off of the Billionaire Ranchers series which includes — Impressing Her Billionaire Boss —♥— Keeping Her Cowboy CEO —♥— Saving Her Billionaire Cowboy Hero —♥— Loving Her Billionaire Cowboy Partner —♥— Arguing With Her Billionaire Cowboy —♥— Teaching Her Billionaire Cowboy Rookie —♥—
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Posted September 28, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Falling for the boss has big consequences…
Savannah Carlisle has the perfect plan.
By infiltrating the Abbott family’s Tennessee bourbon empire as their events manager, she’d be one step closer to claiming half of the business they stole from her grandfather.
Now, she’s not so sure. Because sexy Blake Abbott, heir to it all, is simply intoxicating. He’s supposed to be the enemy.
But after one long, stormy weekend trapped with him, her defenses fail her and she gives into temptation.
Now she’s pregnant with his child….
Titles in The Bourbon Brothers series include — Savannah’s Secrets —♥— The Billionaire’s Legacy —♥— Engaging the Enemy —♥— A Reunion of Rivals —♥— Waking Up Married —♥— The Bad Boy Experiment —♥—
(There is a connection to a new series beginning in late 2022 — Valentine Vineyards — so keep a watch out for that.)
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 26, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, Series, Series Connection, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Britta Bolton has known and loved Mav her whole life – as friends. She’s willing to be the friend he needs even if her own happiness is sacrificed.
She’s interested in dating someone else, but she promptly puts that plan on hold to come to the rescue of her best friend. She loves his company and they know each other inside and out. While a marriage of convenience isn’t what she really sees for herself, she’s more than willing to make this plan work for the guy who’s always been there for her.
Maverick Tucker is in a bit of a pickle. He’s ready for the promotion he’s worked so hard for at Bolton Farms but his father thinks he needs a wife before that promotion becomes a reality.
When Britta agrees to marry him and promises that their marriage will be permanent, he’s reluctant for only a moment. He’s actually relieved that his problem is solved. And marrying his best friend doesn’t sound half bad.
As they go through the motions of being engaged and making it seem real, things start to change. Mav sees that Britta may make more of a sacrifice than he can ask of her. She’s still all in for their plan, but he knows he should put a stop to it.
When he thinks of breaking their engagement off, his heart is wounded. He’s shocked at his feelings. Now he doesn’t know if he should let her go or fight for her.
Was their friendship always destined to become a true-to-life love story?
Titles in the Billionaire Ranchers Second Generation series include — Faking Her Engagement —♥— Protecting His Heart —♥— Marrying Her Friend —♥— Dating Her Crush —♥—
And… is a spin-off of the Billionaire Ranchers series which includes — Impressing Her Billionaire Boss —♥— Keeping Her Cowboy CEO —♥— Saving Her Billionaire Cowboy Hero —♥— Loving Her Billionaire Cowboy Partner —♥— Arguing With Her Billionaire Cowboy —♥— Teaching Her Billionaire Cowboy Rookie —♥—
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Posted July 5, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Modern Western Romance, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
He’s been keeping secrets. She needs the truth…
Reclusive billionaire and enigmatic ranch owner Ryan O’Connell spares no expense when it comes to the Endeavour Ranch and its charitable organizations. Next up on his philanthropic agenda is a youth group home for troubled teenage boys. When he hires a social worker to work with the counselors and teen clients, he thinks he can take a step back. But her beauty and determination are tough to ignore and even tougher to resist.
Heiress Elizabeth Benson became a social worker after her older sister was murdered, destroying her once-close family. She’s fiercely protective of the boys on the Endeavour Ranch and is determined to learn more about her mysterious boss who is so much more than the quiet cowboy he pretends to be. Too bad their chemistry complicates everything.
Can Ryan trust Elizabeth with his darkest secrets? Or does he risk losing even more than his heart?
Titles in The Endeavour Ranch of Grand, Montana series include — The Montana Sheriff –♥- The Montana Doctor –♥- The Montana Rancher –♥-
The Endeavour Ranch of 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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Posted July 5, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Connection, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
The contract: a convenient marriage
But pregnancy wasn’t in the fine print…
Billionaire Jack Wolfe is everything Katherine Medford loathes: ruthless, arrogant…yet so infuriatingly attractive she spends a scorching night with him. Nothing could be more surreal than hearing Jack’s convenient proposal after their out-of-this-world encounter…
A Medford heiress on his arm will give Jack an in with the business elite that his humble beginnings can’t provide. And he’ll ensure the benefits are mutual. But Jack was expecting Katie to say “I do” not “I’m pregnant…”
The July of 2022 novels from the Harlequin Presents line all follows a bit of a fairy tale retelling. Although not directly related within a series, they all carry the same theme of a modern-day fairy tale connection.
Titles in the Passionately Ever After theme include — 1: A Baby to Tame the Wolfe by Heidi Rice —♥— 2: Stolen Nights with the King by Sharon Kendrick —♥— 3: The Kiss She Claimed from the Greek by Abby Green —♥— 4: A Scandal Made at Midnight by Kate Hewitt —♥— 5: Cinderella in the Billionaire’s Castle by Clare Connelly —♥— 6: The Princess He Must Marry by Jadesola James —♥— 7: Undone by Her Ultra-Rich Boss by Lucy King —♥— 8: Her Secret Royal Dilemma by Chantelle Shaw —♥—
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 June 30, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series, Series Connection, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Georgia Shipley is known to be a heartbreaker and she wears that truth like a badge of honor.
Her father has ordered her to stay away from the new ranch hand—well, all of the ranch hands—but she just can’t help herself. This new one’s a hottie. Exactly her type.
Widower and single dad Hunter Kade needs a fresh start. And then some.
He has one priority right now—taking care of his daughter. To do that, he has to find a job. The ranch hand opportunity at Hickory Hollow is one he can’t afford to mess up.
Hunter has never met anyone like Georgia. She gets under his skin. It’s wonderful and terrible at the same time. But he’s worried about losing the job he desperately needs because of her. She’s a troublemaker and she doesn’t even seem to understand what’s at stake.
These two can’t get along yet they can’t seem to stay apart. The attraction, along with the snippy barbs, crackles in the air like electricity.
As they finally start to pull the layers back, will these two find that they’re more alike than they thought?
Titles in the Billionaire Ranchers Second Generation series include — Faking Her Engagement —♥— Protecting His Heart —♥—
And… is a spin-off of the Billionaire Ranchers series which includes — Impressing Her Billionaire Boss —♥— Keeping Her Cowboy CEO —♥— Saving Her Billionaire Cowboy Hero —♥— Loving Her Billionaire Cowboy Partner —♥— Arguing With Her Billionaire Cowboy —♥— Teaching Her Billionaire Cowboy Rookie —♥—
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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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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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Posted May 20, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Modern Western Romance, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Moving on is never easy…
Small-town doctor and Endeavour Ranch co-owner Dr. Dallas Tucker has very few problems in life—other than a shortage of time and an inheritance he doesn’t believe he deserves. He loves volunteering at the local nursing home and is planning to open a clinic on the ranch. But when he discovers the woman who loved and left him has moved to Grand, Montana, he sets out to win her back.
Brewmaster Hannah Brand still regrets her impulsive mistake at her sister’s wedding. After discovering her high school sweetheart had cheated on her, she had a passionate one-night stand with a charming doctor and left town. Determined to pursue her dream of opening her own brewery, Hannah moves back to Grand and is determined to move on with her life—single.
But when the same handsome doctor walks through her door—and clearly makes house calls—Hannah’s past comes flying back. When old doubts resurface, Hannah wonders if time really can heal all wounds…
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
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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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Posted May 13, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
“I dare you…”
When exes reconnect at a weekend wedding getaway…it’s game on.
For TV producer Quinn Murray, hooking up with her ex at a beach wedding spells trouble.
But Logan Bisset is her weakness, and she’s up for facing him again.
She knows that for the hard-driving CEO, winning has always been everything.
But when Logan’s family secrets are exposed, Quinn is the only one he can turn to.
Will she also be the one to convince the competitive bachelor that winning means nothing without daring to risk his heart?
Titles in the Destination Wedding series include — (Her One Night Proposal) a prequel – The Wedding Dare – The 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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Posted May 12, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Connection, Series Revisit, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
The perfect wedding date…
but at what cost?
She’s about to get way more than she bargained for…Iris Collins needs a wedding date, fast. And the billionaire who saved her from public shaming is the best candidate yet.
She’ll invest in Zac Bisset’s yacht-racing team in exchange for four days in paradise. After all, Zac is adventurous, sexy…perfect for a straitlaced heiress to show off on her arm.
Until they land in her bed. Now their real connection—and the backlash of a family scandal—threatens their perfect facade…
Her One Night Proposal is part of the One Night mini-series and those titles include — One Night with His Ex – One Night, Two Secrets – One Night to Risk It All – Her One Night Proposal
… but.
It is also the real beginning of the Destination Wedding series and those titles include — (Her One Night Proposal) -The Wedding Dare – The One From The Wedding – Secrets of a Wedding Crasher –
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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 Maynard – Boyfriend Lessons by Sophia Singh Sasson – On Opposite Sides by Cat Schield – Rivalry at Play by Nadine Gonzalez –
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