Posted February 21, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
He’d been down for the count…
but hadn’t counted on her.
After an injury destroys his rodeo career, the last thing Dallas Hawkes wants is to train a new ranch hand.
Sierra Armstrong has zero experience with ranching—little does Dallas know that she’s secretly been hired to help him work through what he’s lost.
As Dallas inducts Sierra into ranch life, her sunshine threatens to crack his grumpy exterior…and maybe even his heart.
When he learns the truth, will his pride be trampled, or will Dallas get back up to love again?
Titles in the High Country Hawkes series include — Breakaway Cowboy —♥— From Highrise to High Country —♥—
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 February 20, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
It’s time to tell him he’s about to become a father…
Her troubled teenage brother just brought Sheriff Declan Winslow back into Charlotte Pace’s life.
Their brief fling ended three months ago, but Charlotte can’t keep her pregnancy a secret much longer.
Nor can she afford their attraction to surface again when she and Declan seek shelter during a tornado watch.
Haunted by his past, Declan’s never seen himself as a family man.
But with Charlotte’s brother depending on him and a baby on the way, maybe this is his chance to find out!
Titles in the Top Dog Dude Ranch series include — Last-Chance Marriage Rescue —♥— The Cowboy’s Christmas Retreat —♥— Last Chance on Moonlight Ridge —♥— The Little Matchmaker —♥— The Cowgirl and the Country M.D. —♥— The Lawman’s Surprise —♥—
*Although I’ve read and enjoyed all the stories in this series, some reviews are on another of my blogs – only the titles reviewed on Happily Ever After Romance are linked here*
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 February 20, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Duet (series), Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
What’s the office protocol…
…for being snowbound with your boss?
With two sisters to care for, chauffeur Lex Satchell can’t risk her job. Ignoring her ridiculous attraction to CEO Cole Thorpe is essential—even when it’s clear that attraction is mutual. But accompanying him on a business trip to his luxurious ski resort is pure torture!
Everything changes when a snowstorm cuts them off from reality. Suddenly, their passion becomes inevitable. But Lex never imagined Cole would let her see into his hardened heart or that what she sees would make her dream beyond a few forbidden nights…
Titles in the Cape Town Tycoons duet include — The Nights She Spent with the CEO —♥— The Baby Behind Their Marriage Merger —♥—
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Posted February 20, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Can they forgive the past…
…to claim a future?
Bestselling author Lily doesn’t expect to have to share her remote cabin getaway with anyone—let alone her ex-husband, billionaire Jack!
She hasn’t seen him since their fledgling marriage imploded a decade ago, but her response to him is as visceral as ever…
Now snowbound together, they’re forced to face the truths of what came between them.
Rediscovering the connection that started it all, will they seize the second chance they never dared to dream of?
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 February 18, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
“Just smile and do that brooding-stare thing.”
For this makeover, good looks only go so far…
As CEO of Inferno Brewing, Dante Russo has quite the casual image. Now, with sudden celebrity, he’s forced into a makeover.
In comes image specialist Olive Hayes—the same Olive who’d ruthlessly rejected him in college.
Now the tables have turned, and Olive is tempted by the man Dante has become.
Will Dante go for a little payback…or take this sizzle more than skin-deep?
Titles in The Image Project include — Billionaire Makeover —♥— The Billionaire Plan —♥— Billionaire Fake 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 February 18, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
All’s fair in love and real estate…
They’re practically strangers. But for Max Fortune Maloney to get his house bid accepted, he has to convince his agent, Eliza Henry, to pretend they’re wildly in love and heading for the altar.
Eliza needs the deal to advance her career, but she fears jeopardizing her reputation almost as much as she fears falling for the sweet-talking cowboy. Her heart, she warns him, is not for sale!
Titles in The Fortunes of Texas: Hitting the Jackpot continuity series include — A Fortune’s Windfall by Michelle Major —♥— Fortune’s Dream House by Nina Crespo —♥— Winning Her Fortune by Heatherly Bell —♥— Fortune’s Fatherhood Dare by Makenna Lee —♥— Fortune’s Runaway Bride by Allison Leigh —♥— Self-Made Fortune by Judy Duarte —♥—
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Posted February 18, 2023 by Marsha in Amish Romance, ARC, Inspirational Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), NetGalley ARC, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Addie Byler may be Apple Creek’s resident wallflower, but she knows she has a lot to offer—and much to be grateful for. Raised by her loving grandmother, she lives a life filled with good friends and hard work. Wary of romance, Addie assumes no man will look beyond her glasses and her tendency to talk to her rescue donkey, Snickers—until the day she finds a note from a secret admirer. A prank, most likely. But then, a second note arrives . . .
It’s not that Daniel Miller doesn’t like Addie; he just doesn’t want to court her. She’s too willful, too chatty, too odd. Yet when he learns she’s been teased because she’s never had a beau, he decides to send a little note of encouragement. One note leads to another. And when Addie begins replying with thoughtful messages of her own, he’s struck by her sweetness and warmth.
As chilly winter melts into spring, what began as a gesture of sympathy becomes something much deeper. Daniel fears revealing the truth, but with courage, faith—and a helping hand from their close-knit community—Apple Creek’s most unlikely couple may find their path to happiness . . .
Titles in The Amish of Apple Creek series include — Happily Ever Amish —♥— Once Upon a Buggy —♥—
This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond, perhaps, a few light kisses).
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Posted February 17, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
He needs a fake fiancée. She finds him irresistible. But soon, she’s falling for him and his hometown.
Drew Ludington left town in shame almost a year ago. He vowed never to return. But his mother needs him back, and even after all that happened, family is important. He will only come back under one condition, though. His business partner has to come with him.
Carly Dubrow owes Drew a lot. He fell into her life almost a year ago when he needed a room at her small-town inn. After only a couple of nights, he offered to help her with her business in exchange for free room and board, and in a short time, he’d pulled her business out of the red. When he asks for a huge favor, she readily agrees, and she’s especially excited to hear he wants her to play his fiancée for the weekend. She’s had a months-long crush on this cowboy, so spending time around him sounds great.
As they get to know Drew’s family, though, Carly starts to feel a little guilty. She doesn’t want to deceive the wonderful people she’s meeting, but it’s clear Drew needs her. It’s very possible she’s falling for the town of Cupid Ridge as much as she’s fallen for its former resident.
Titles in the Cupid Ridge Dude Ranch series include — The Maverick Cowboy —♥— The Brokenhearted Cowboy —♥— The Scorned Cowboy —♥— The Sullen Cowboy —♥—
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 17, 2023 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Small Town Romance, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
She’s writing a romance novel…
and he’s just like the hero in her story!
Kaylee Collins, a shy city-dweller, is writing a Western romance—and getting the details wrong. Her editor insists that Kaylee learn more about country life by spending a week at a working ranch. Kaylee reluctantly agrees as long as she can bring Gladys, her slightly overweight Corgi.
To rustle up her courage, Kaylee channels the spirit of the fearless heroine of her story. But she’s shocked when she meets Luke Montgomery—the spitting image of her handsome cowboy hero!
As far as Luke’s concerned, Kaylee’s books are pure fantasy. Love hurts, and he should know: he lost his wife a few years back. But he finds himself amused and then enchanted by this woman who bravely tries new things and whose heart seems to be as big as the Montana sky. Can they both dare to start a new chapter together?
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Posted February 15, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
From jilted bride…
To forbidden fling!
To save her business, Eden Bellamy must marry. When her perfect-on-paper wedding ends in humiliation, she flees…with best man Remy Sylvain! But picking him as her getaway driver might only add fuel to the fire, given that unforgettable kiss they once shared…
Their families’ rivalry makes Remy completely off-limits, and Eden always puts her family first. Until it’s impossible for her to bury their red-hot attraction any longer…and, for once, the innocent is tempted to do something just for herself. Would claiming her wedding night with Remy be so very wrong?
Titles in the Four Weddings and A Baby series include — Cinderella’s Secret Baby —♥— Wedding Night with the Wrong Billionaire —♥— A Convenient Ring to Claim Her —♥— A Baby to Make Her His Bride —♥—
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 February 15, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
Could the partnership that should save his reputation
cause the scandal of her lifetime?
To save his inheritance, Declan Masterson needs to fix his playboy image—fast! Partnering with plain, respectable Charlotte Palsgrave for a charity yacht race is a genius first step, no matter how much she initially dislikes him. Charlotte is from an established family without a hint of scandal. Or so he thinks…
At first, they can barely speak to one another, let alone sail a boat together. And then he has the nerve to suggest she needs a makeover! But when the two become shipwrecked, they may discover just how much opposites can attract…
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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 —♥—
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Posted February 15, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
He doesn’t believe in happy endings…
Saddled with the impossible task of finding a feel-good story, journalist Aiden O’Sullivan reluctantly accepts his godmother’s invitation to visit Marietta, Montana, to experience the small town’s Valentine’s Day celebration. Upon his arrival, a minor ankle injury lands him in the ER of the local hospital when his godmother insists a doctor should examine it.
After her parents’ untimely deaths, Dr. Vivian Miller moved from Sacramento to Marietta with her siblings. Apart from the freezing cold and rampant gossiping, life in town is uneventful. Until a music teacher at the local high school brings her godson to the ER. Vivian has a soft spot for children and hurries to help, only to find the “godson” is an opinionated, rude journalist with no visible injury to his foot.
Vivian has no time for journalists, even the drop-dead gorgeous kind. Aiden isn’t in town for long, but he quickly becomes involved in the lovely doctor’s problems, something he’s sworn will never happen again. Will these two strangers end up finding a home together at the foot of Copper Mountain?
Titles in The Millers of Marietta series include — My Montana Valentine —♥— A Match Made in Montana —♥—
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 February 11, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
A real cowboy doesn’t back down from a challenge—even when an unexpected arrival shakes up his world . . .
When an old military buddy turns up at the ranch he shares with two friends, Noah Harding never imagines the friend will skip out overnight and leave his baby boy behind. Noah will have some choice parenting advice to offer when the baby’s mother turns up, but until then, he’ll do his best to take care of the little one. Yet when a relieved Jen finally tracks down her son, Noah realizes the story is more complicated than he thought. And soon, so are his feelings for Jen . . .
Jen Rossi doesn’t expect much from her unreliable ex, but she’s shocked to return from an extended mission and discover he’s abandoned their son with three men she doesn’t know. Not that Noah isn’t doing a good job as a fill-in daddy. In fact, there seems to be very little the straight-talking cowboy can’t do. And with a winter storm settling in, and close quarters making it impossible to deny their chemistry, this temporary solution might just become the key to forever . . .
Titles in the Three Cowboys series include — Three Cowboys and a Baby —♥—
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 February 9, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
I have a confession. I hate bachelorette parties. A night of dick straws, awkward dancing, and being told “it’ll be you soon, Kaitlyn!” Especially when it’s at a super swanky Miami club—exactly where I don’t belong. Couldn’t get any worse, right?
Enter Mr. Tall, Dark, and I-didn’t-know-they-made-people-this-gorgeous. Grump supreme. His scowl has a scowl. Especially after I knock a drink onto a VIP and myself. He must be the manager of the club because he has keys to the penthouse above it. A penthouse he offers to let me change clothes in. A penthouse we screw all over. Then, he gets a call and kicks me out. Jerk. Told you it got worse.
Ready for worse? The first day at my new job as a nanny and Mr. Scowl is my boss. James Morris. Billionaire club owner, deal maker, and first-grade bosshole—if the tabloids are to be believed. Also a single dad to an adorable daughter who needs my help.
But there’s no way I can take this job—every time I look at him, I’m back in that penthouse. And from the way he smiles when he looks at me, he’s thinking the same. Then he tells me why this has to work. Why he needs me. Why I can’t say no.
New confession? I hate my boss.
Titles in the Billionaire Bossholes series include — Mr. Grump —♥— Mr. Jerk —♥—
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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