Posted August 27, 2022 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Falling for a witness
Was never his plan
When Annabelle Richards needs someone to keep her safe until she’s able to testify, Deputy Conrad Westhouse volunteers to protect her at his family’s ranch, deep in Amish Country.
Watching Annabelle charm his neighbors and dream of starting over in the Ohio countryside tugs at Conrad’s heart…even though keeping his emotions locked down is the only way to protect the woman he’s starting to care about.
Titles in the Amish Country Haven series include — A Deputy in Amish Country —♥— A Cowboy in Amish Country —♥—
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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 June 28, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Contemporary Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
A shy woman. Her outdoorsy crush. And the bet that could bring them together…or implode spectacularly.
Nell Delaney will do almost anything for her parents and her two sisters. But enter a marriage of convenience to save the family’s coffee shop? Too far. So Nell and her sisters strike a deal: whoever hasn’t found love in thirty days has to step up to take one for the team. The good news? Nell knows the perfect guy to fall in love with. The bad news? She’s going to have to pretend she likes the outdoors…a lot.
Adventure guide Grant Williams knows immediately that Nell is not exactly Little Miss Outdoorsy. She’s a walking natural disaster—an amazingly adorable disaster. And whoa, their chemistry is unbelievable. Everything between them is so perfect, he’s not even a little bit shocked when he starts thinking of forever…
Right up until he catches the town gossiping about the Delaney sisters’ bargain and realizes she’s just using him to win a bet. His family’s unreliable reputation means he can’t just dump one of the town’s sweethearts. No, she needs to dump him. If she’s going to pretend to be the perfect doting bride, well, he’ll just pretend to be the worst bachelor on the market.
Let the games begin…
Titles in the Majestic Maine series include — First Bride to Fall —♥— Second Bride Down —♥—
This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).
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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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Posted October 16, 2021 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
A Wyoming ranch…
Where wishes come true!
Money, favors, time—everyone wants something from tech CEO Seth Reagan.
Returning to his family’s Wyoming ranch to care for his foster father, Seth sends a woman’s car careening off the road.
He offers Quinn Lake a place to stay, but learning who she is and what she wants might just break his faith for good…
Unless a wishing moon and a child in need can thaw their guarded hearts.
Titles in the Eclipse Ridge Ranch include — Under A Christmas Moon – Her Wyoming Hero – A Cowboy’s Hope –
This is a sweet romance with some kissing that should offend no one giving the reader a very romantic reading experience.
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Posted October 3, 2021 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
This cowboy’s planned his future…
Then love gets in the way!
Holden Monroe is focused on sending his son off to college until ex-girlfriend Bernadette Carlisle drops the bomb that she’s expecting their baby.
The cowboy’s offer to do the right thing is an empty gesture to Bernadette.
The successful doctor doesn’t believe Holden is capable of settling down—she just wants a custody agreement.
But an eventful road trip might just change everyone’s expectations!
Titles in The Mountain Monroes series include — The Secrets to My Success (prequel) – Kissed By The Country Doc – Snowed In With The Single Dad – Rescued by the Perfect Cowboy – Lassoed by the Would-Be Rancher – Enchanted by the Rodeo Queen – Charmed by the Cook’s Kids (The earlier titles were reviewed on my Keeper Bookshelf blog.
The remainder of the series will be reviewed here at Happily Ever After Romance since here is where the Harlequin titles now live 🙂
– The Littlest Cowgirls – Caught by the Cowboy Dad – A Cowgirl’s Secret –
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Posted October 2, 2021 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
An instant family… Is life-changing!
Pregnant construction supervisor Jo Bertoletti doesn’t need anyone’s help…or another heartbreak. So she’s putting handsome, kindhearted firefighter Ozzy Lakeman firmly into the friend zone.
After all, she’s just passing through Butterfly Harbor, and her life is too complicated for a summer romance.
But Ozzy feels an immediate connection. Can he convince the woman of his dreams to take a chance on building a forever family with him?
Titles in the Butterfly Harbor series include – The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor – Recipe for Redemption – A Dad for Charlie – Always the Hero – Holiday Kisses – Safe in His Arms – The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish – A Match Made Perfect – Bride on the Run – Building a Surprise Family – Worth the Risk – The Mayor’s Baby Surprise –
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Posted July 27, 2021 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Can she show him how to be a rancher…
And a family man?
Noah Bodine is paying the price for missing his sister’s wedding by temporarily running his family’s Kansas ranch. But the corporate cowboy is way out of his element.
Thankfully, neighbor Kate Lancaster is there to help, though the pretty single mom isn’t pleased to spend time with Noah. She still blames Noah for her husband’s death.
That is until Kate’s little boy decides to make Noah his new best friend…and changes both Kate’s and Noah’s meaning of home.
Titles in the Kansas Cowboys series include — The Reluctant Rancher – Last Chance Cowboy – Cowboy on Call – Her Cowboy Sheriff – The Rancher’s Second Chance – Twins Under the Tree – The Cowboy’s Secret Baby – Mistletoe Cowboy – A Cowboy’s Homecoming
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Posted July 17, 2021 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
This soon-to-be dad…
Is getting a double surprise
Wyatt Halford’s kept his cool as one of Hollywood’s hottest action stars. But coming to Second Chance and discovering he’s about to be a father to twins?
Now he’s definitely off-kilter. He certainly can’t afford any complications—like falling for spirited, redheaded actress Ashley Monroe.
Wyatt’s dealing with the biggest plot twist of his life. But can he do the right thing…and still find his happy ending?
Titles in The Mountain Monroes series include — The Secrets to My Success (prequel) – Kissed By The Country Doc – Snowed In With The Single Dad – Rescued by the Perfect Cowboy – Lassoed by the Would-Be Rancher – Enchanted by the Rodeo Queen – Charmed by the Cook’s Kids (The titles before right now were reviewed on my Keeper Bookshelf blog.
The remainder of the series will be reviewed here at Happily Ever After Romance since here is where the Harlequin titles now live 🙂
– The Littlest Cowgirls – Caught by the Cowboy Dad – A Cowgirl’s Secret –
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Posted April 11, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Fifteen years later…
Are they still a perfect match?
After a near-fatal accident, Brooke Ardell’s return to Butterfly Harbor sends shock waves around the small town.
Years ago, she walked away from the love of her life, Sebastian Evans, and their baby daughter—and she never looked back. Now it’s finally time for her to right those wrongs.
Sebastian wants to trust Brooke again…but can he risk his daughter’s heart as well as his own?
Titles in the Butterfly Harbor series include – The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor – Recipe for Redemption – A Dad for Charlie – Always the Hero – Holiday Kisses – Safe in His Arms – The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish – A Match Made Perfect – Bride on the Run – Building a Surprise Family – Worth the Risk – The Mayor’s Baby Surprise –
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Posted April 10, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
They both know it’s true
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire!
Working with the new fire chief, Roman Salazar, is a challenge for Frankie Bettencourt. Everyone in Butterfly Harbor agrees she was the one destined for the top job at the station house! So, should she quit? No way!
But she will steer clear of Roman from now on…or at least until his kindness, quick smile, and can-do attitude win the town—and possibly Frankie—over for good!
Titles in the Butterfly Harbor series include – The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor – Recipe for Redemption – A Dad for Charlie – Always the Hero – Holiday Kisses – Safe in His Arms – The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish – A Match Made Perfect – Bride on the Run – Building a Surprise Family – Worth the Risk – The Mayor’s Baby Surprise –
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Posted April 9, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
She’s pushed everyone away…
…but is he her forever?
Ex-soldier Kendall craves solitude after a heartbreaking accident, and she finds it in the small town of Butterfly Harbor.
That’s until handsome writer Hunter MacBride moves into town with his orphaned niece, Phoebe.
Their arrival triggers painful memories for Kendall of the family and life she lost—but Hunter also shows her the promise of a life she could still have if she’s prepared to take the risk…
Titles in the Butterfly Harbor series include – The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor – Recipe for Redemption – A Dad for Charlie – Always the Hero – Holiday Kisses – Safe in His Arms – The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish – A Match Made Perfect – Bride on the Run – Building a Surprise Family – Worth the Risk – The Mayor’s Baby Surprise –
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Posted April 3, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Faced with a decades-old mistake, can she find forgiveness?
After a fire devastates her hometown, Dr. Jess Bristol returns to save her mother’s clinic—and comes face-to-face with her high school sweetheart.
Over twenty years ago, Jess helped put Shane Stone in jail…and later learned he was innocent. Now they must work together to restore their town.
Though Shane has put his past behind him, can the adoptive single father forgive the woman he once loved?
Titles in the Kendrick Creek series include – Rebuilding Her Life –
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Posted August 4, 2020 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series, Series Connection, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Holly’s Must-Haves for Match Making:
Good fashion sense
An eye for detail
People skills
A handsome man … er, make that a willing one …
Fashionista Holly Kupiec didn’t have time for love. For one, she was too busy creating romance for everyone else so they could find their Happily Ever After.
As a matter of fact, she just attended her friends John and Crystal’s wedding. Now, who was she going to match up?
But little did Holly know that someone had their eye on her. And Zane Brody definitely had romance on his mind.
But would his past haunt him and ruin any chance he might have with the beautiful Holly? Would his secret force him to leave Clear Creek?
Series – Love Comes to Clear Creek = #1 Love and Secrets –
This is a clean, sweet romance that should offend no one giving the reader a very romantic reading experience.
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Posted May 25, 2020 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Series, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Where life’s currents take you…
Dana Raynott just traveled 3,600 miles to reunite with the brother who changed his name and fled to Alaska nineteen years ago. It’s impossible not to be moved by this wild, breathtaking state, even if Dana’s no closer to finding the answers she came here for.
Her brother’s best friend, Anchorage engineer Sam MacKettrick, might be able to help her. He’s strong and kind, a six-foot, irresistible blend of diverse cultures. He’s also haunted by a tragic family history with a startling connection to Dana’s past…
Series- Northern Lights = #1 The Alaskan Catch – #2 A Gift for Santa – #3 Alaskan Hideaway – #4 An Alaskan Proposal – #5 Sweet Home Alaska – #6 Alaskan Dreams – #7 An Alaskan Family Christmas –
This is a clean, sweet romance that should offend no one giving the reader a very romantic reading experience.
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