Category: Small Town Romance

Snowed In With a Colton by Lisa Childs

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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The Montana Doctor by Paula Altenburg

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

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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Wrangling Love by Leslie North

Posted May 18, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Never fall in love with a Carter cowboy…

After the humiliation of getting fired from her job in the city, Fiona Cafferty finds herself back home on the family ranch. Like it or not, she’ll be stuck working there until she can find another job. But she wasn’t prepared to work beside her old high school nemesis, Eli Carter.

Eli sure had changed over the years. For one thing, he’s grown up to become a smoking hot cowboy. He’s also a sweet, caring single dad now, which Fiona finds even sexier. So, when they run into Eli’s snarky ex-wife, Fiona comes to his rescue and claims they’re a couple. Now they’re stuck in a fake relationship. But her attraction is definitely real…

Eli is not a happy cowboy. Not only was he humiliated by his cheating ex, but now he’s worried that everyone will find out he’s got a fake girlfriend. He can’t imagine pretending to love someone like Fiona, who’s so vexing. And beautiful. And irresistible…

The last thing Eli wants to do is fall in love with another woman who won’t stick around. Too bad his heart just won’t listen to reason…

Titles in the Cafferty Ranch series include — Wild Love -♥- Wrangling Love -♥- Rugged Love -♥-

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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An Heir of His Own by Janice Maynard

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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The Charming Checklist by Heatherly Bell

Posted May 18, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

His head made the list

But his heart’s not in it

Ex-SEAL Max Del Toro persuaded his friend Ava Long to play matchmaker in exchange for posing as her boyfriend for one night.

He even gave her a list of must-haves for his future wife. Except now he can’t stop thinking about Ava—who doesn’t check a single item on his list!

Navigating his feelings seems more dangerous than any mission. Can Max abandon his plan and take a spontaneous risk for love?

Titles in the Charming, Texas series include – Winning Mr. Charming —♥— The Charming Checklist —♥— A Charming Christmas Arrangement —♥— A Charming Single Dad —♥— A Charming Doorstep Baby —♥— Once Upon a Charming Bookshop —♥—

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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Wild Love by Leslie North

Posted May 17, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

The heart wants what the heart wants…

Web designer Zoe Wilson has two good reasons to avoid Cafferty ranch. First, she’s scared of horses. And second, she absolutely does not want to bump into her first love, Jake Cafferty. Too bad her best friend just happens to be Jake’s sister.

When she asks Zoe to update the ranch’s outdated website, Zoe agrees—happy to lose herself in the digital world. But the more time she spends near Jake, the more all those feelings from years ago rear up in her heart, kicking like a wild bronco…

Jake never told anyone, but Zoe broke his heart when they were kids. Now she’s back, and the gruff cowboy vows there’s no way he’ll let that happen again. But there’s something about Zoe that he just can’t resist, and he soon finds himself falling for her all over again… Hard.

When Zoe gets accepted into a prestigious program, she doesn’t want to give up on their love. But Jake can’t bring himself to leave the ranch.

Can these two broken-hearted souls finally come together? Or will they be torn apart for good…

Titles in the Cafferty Ranch series include — Wild Love -♥- Wrangling Love -♥- Rugged Love -♥-

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 Secret Heir Returns by Joss Wood

Posted May 17, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Harlequin Mini-Series, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Will a surprise inheritance lead to not one

but two found families for this secret son?

Rejected by his birth family, author, and finance whiz Sutton Marchant made his own way in the world.

Now he’s back to fulfill the terms of his birth father’s will, which means staying with Lowrie Lewis, the irresistible manager of the Rossi Inn.

The last thing he needs is a distraction like her and her son, but he’s floored by their fierce attraction.

Sutton came to claim what’s his, but will Lowrie lead him to the biggest prize of all?

Titles in the Dynasties: DNA Dilemma series include — Secrets of a Bad Reputation – Wrong Brother, Right Kiss – Lost and Found Heir – The Secret Heir Returns – 

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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Her Hometown Man by Shannon Stacey

Posted May 14, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She has many reasons to leave

He’s the best reason to stay

Summoned home by her mother and sisters, novelist Gwen Sutton has made it clear—she’s not staying.

She’s returning to her quiet, writerly life as soon as the family brewery is up and running.

But when Gwen’s lifelong crush, Case Danforth, offers his help, it’s clear there’s more than just beer brewing!

Time is short for Case to convince Gwen that a home with him is where her heart is.

Titles in the Sutton’s Place series include — Her Hometown Man – An Unexpected Cowboy – Expecting Her Ex’s Baby – Falling for His Fake Girlfriend –

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 One from the Wedding by Katherine Garbera

Posted May 14, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

What to do when the business mentor she needs…

Is also the man she wants?

Jewelry designer Danni Eldridge needs a mentor, not a lover.

Fortunately, her friend’s destination wedding is the perfect opportunity to meet Leo Bisset, a world-renowned tastemaker and corporate advisor.

But Danni’s professional aspirations are soon overshadowed by an intimate night on Leo’s yacht.

When daylight comes and they’re forced to compete for the same lucrative business contract, Danni wonders if sleeping with an ambitious playboy is worth sacrificing her dreams—and if Leo’s motives can be trusted…

Titles in the Destination Wedding series include — (Her One Night Proposal) a prequel –The Wedding DareThe 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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The Wedding Dare by Katherine Garbera

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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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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Anyone But A Fortune by Judy Duarte

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

“You say my name like it’s a dirty word.”

Self-made woman, Sofia De Leon has heard enough about the old money Fortune family to know that Beau Fortune is not to be trusted.

He might be tall, dark, handsome, and rich, but he’s so not her type.

And now that they are competing for the same business award, he is also her rival.

It is just a hot Texas minute, though, before ambition begins warring with attraction…

Titles in The Fortunes of Texas: The Wedding Gift 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 –

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A Soldier’s Dare by Jo McNally

Posted April 30, 2022 by Marsha in Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

“You said you’re not scared. Prove it.”

When Jack Radcliffe dares Belle Fortune to kiss him at the Hotel Fortune’s Valentine’s Ball, he thinks he’s just having fun.

She’s a pampered Southern princess newly moved to Texas, and she’s interested in someone else. In other words, she’s “safe.”

From the moment their lips touch, however, the former military man is in trouble.

The woman he shouldn’t want challenges him to confront his painful past—and face his future head-on…

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 –

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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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Wrong Brother, Right Kiss by Joss Wood

Posted April 30, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

This was her former brother-in-law.

The last person who should make her feel hot…and alive.

Events guru Cody Gallant is off-limits to Tinsley Ryder-White. Why? Cody is the brother of her unreliable ex-husband.

Sure, there’s a major spark between them. But she won’t risk falling in love again. Even if Cody is sexy and considerate—everything his brother isn’t.

Business pushes them together, but she can’t blame that for kissing him on New Year’s! Is it a future together she sees in Cody’s smoldering gaze? Or the promise of another Gallant-brother heartbreak?

Titles in the Dynasties: DNA Dilemma series include — Secrets of a Bad Reputation – Wrong Brother, Right Kiss – Lost and Found Heir – The Secret Heir Returns – 

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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