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 Escape – Isolated 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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Posted February 11, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
Outside a snowstorm is raging
Inside the temperature is rising…
Ousted from Italian high society, Count Stefano Moretti has locked himself behind his castle walls. He’s determined to right the wrongs that ruined his family’s name. The arrival of beautiful Lucy Jamieson at his door is a distraction he can’t afford!
Running from heartbreak, violinist Lucy is attempting to return a precious heirloom. Caught in a bitter snowstorm, she’s forced to seek shelter in Stefano’s castle, where she finds herself longing to unravel the truth behind his disgraced reputation…and to discover the searing heat promised in his bed!
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
**There is a slight connection to Off-Limits to the Crown Prince also by this author**
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Posted February 10, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Close encounter…
Beneath the Italian sun
After her ex left her family virtually bankrupt, Marcia is less than impressed when she meets the new owner of their vineyard, billionaire Trace.
For all his business success, he doesn’t know anything about wine! And she’s supposed to teach him!
Setting out to discover the root of his lack of knowledge, instead, Marcia unearths the hidden pain Trace has come to escape. And a longing Marcia shouldn’t indulge… Should she?
Titles in the A Billion-Dollar Family series include — Tuscan Summer with the Billionaire – The Billionaire’s Island Reunion – The Single Dad’s Italian Invitation –
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 February 9, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, NetGalley ARC, Romantic Comedy, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
It’s not over until someone says ‘I do’…
While her friends join the “Wife Club” one by one, Poppy feels like that part of her life is done and dusted. Already married and divorced she’s not desperate to go through all that again.
But what if her divorce never actually went through…?
After a shocking revelation Poppy not only discovers she is still married, but that Zac is about to have his second wedding!
Coming face to face with her (almost) ex-husband after six years apart is never going to be easy. And when Zac panics and tells his new wife-to-be that Poppy is family, things can’t get much worse as she is welcomed with open arms as part of the wedding party!
As the memories flood back, can Poppy really leave the past where it is? And can she watch the first love of her life walk down the aisle to say ‘I do’ once again?
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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 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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Posted February 1, 2022 by Marsha in Discussion / 0 Comments
I recently binge-read a series that I’ve had parts of on my Kindle for over a year… the final two books came (or one more will come) out in 2022. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement for I could find not one single thing about the hero or heroine in any of the three books I read to like or to root for their happy ending.
So, why did I continue reading not only one but two additional books? Because I was waiting for the spark, for that moment that most readers know when it all falls together and you love who these fictional people are… and I never found that moment through three books. Which breaks my heart.
I’ve made the choice to not review any of them here or on other locations. I won’t give a negative review to just increase my reading challenges numbers or to put down an author who I’ll read again — but not until their next series launches. These stories simply didn’t work for me. I should have DNF’d them once I realized they just weren’t working for me, but I gave them every chance to win me over… and that didn’t happen. The absolute truth is that just because this series didn’t work for me doesn’t mean that another reader won’t think them the best work of this author ever. It’s a quote that “No two persons ever read the same story.” And that is so true.
2022 is the year that I’ve declared that I will be using the power of DNF far more often. And trying so hard with this particular series just proves how badly I need to use that DNF power of any reader… to not finish a book that isn’t working for me for whatever reason.
Sadly, I know there will be many DNFs to come, for I know my history of giving every book every chance that I can before walking away. Years pass too quickly, and there are too many unread books to deny myself finishing the good ones just to give the bad ones a “chance”.
Posted January 28, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Diverse Voices, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
They ended their marriage
but they never fell out of love…
Law student Anita Virani hasn’t seen her ex-husband since the ink dried on their divorce papers.
Now she’s agreed to pretend she’s still married to Nikhil until his sister’s wedding celebrations are over—because her former mother-in-law neglected to tell her family of their split!
The closeness they share during the marriage act gives Anita new insight into the man she once loved so deeply. And reignites Nikhil’s feelings for her…
Titles in the Once Upon A Wedding series include — The Five-Day Reunion – Matched by Masala
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 10, 2022 by Marsha in Discussion, It's Monday! What Are You Reading? / 4 Comments
I love fun memes, I really need to join in on more of them because… fun. We should all have more fun in our lives, especially those of us who usually have a book in hand and a ton in line waiting to be read! 🙂
So let’s kick this off with “It’s Monday! What are you reading?”. From the official page, “It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a place to meet up and share what you have been, and are about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organize yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment and er… add to your groaning TBR pile!” Now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date.
I gave myself permission to take a bit of a book break over the holidays. Didn’t read as much, and surprisingly, a lot of what I did read I also gave myself permission to DNF simply because I didn’t care one whit what happened to those characters. That’s a 2022 goal of mine – to stop reading a book I’m not enjoying simply because I “spent good money” on it. So. What. ? I’m really getting behind the realization that we have a limited amount of time on this blue marble in space… why continue to read a book that I’m hating just because I spent “good money on it”? No, no more.
One book I did devour was The Girl in the Mist by Kristen Ashley. This was her first novel in the Thriller genre and did she ever nail it! I’ll admit to having read all of her books and loved (to some degree) every single one… but this one went to another level of suspense, mystery, terror, and romance with an older couple who proved that age is no limit for love or sexiness! I would highly recommend it for anyone who loves a good mystery, a seasoned romance, and isn’t put off by uncomfortable subjects (or at least knows how to skim past parts of a story to enjoy the other parts).
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Posted January 4, 2022 by Marsha in Discussion, Harlequin / 0 Comments
There’s a fun challenge going on over on the Harlequin blog, Harlequin Ever After! Harlequin 2022 Reading Challenge. It will definitely be adding to my TBR pile, but – oh, well. 🙂
Prizes to be won, new books to experience, what’s not to love about this one? Check it out for yourself by clicking on the graphic below. And have some book reading fun in 2022.
Posted January 2, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
A routine business deal comes with a secret baby surprise!
The man who got away is back
and a little surprise awaits him…
Single mom Sadie Harris couldn’t resist charming entrepreneur Justin Carey—and she couldn’t convince him to stay.
And then she made the mistake of keeping her pregnancy a secret after they parted ways…
Now he’s back to make a deal with her family—and meet his son for the first time.
With emotions running high, Sadie and Justin soon cross the line from anger to passion…to possibly more. But will Justin stay this time?
Titles in the Dynasties: The Carey Center series include — The Ex Upstairs – Ways to Win an Ex – The Wrong Mr. Right – One Little Secret –
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 2, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Strong Sexual Content / 0 Comments
These opposites want what they can’t have as business takes a very personal turn.
Contractor Hannah Yates wears a hard hat for protection on the job. If only she could protect her heart from the man who’s about to put her company on the map!
All she has to do is meet blueblood CEO Bennett Carey’s impossible deadline…and resist their sizzling attraction.
But when her day job leads to an unforgettable night, will Hannah risk everything she’s worked for—or fall for Mr. Right this time?
Titles in the Dynasties: The Carey Center series include — The Ex Upstairs – Ways to Win an Ex – The Wrong Mr. Right – One Little Secret –
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 1, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Strong Sexual Content / 0 Comments
He’s back and working with her…but this time she’s making the rules…
Can she have her cake… and her ex, too?
Single mom Serena Carey must pull off the ultra-exclusive Carey fundraiser without a hitch.
Which is exactly the moment Jack Colton walks back into her life.
After seven years, the hotelier is more gorgeous than ever, and the chemistry between them still sizzles. Now he’s offering Serena a business boost she can’t refuse…and she’s offering an invitation to her bed he can’t resist!
Serena sees her chance to set the terms and change the rules of the game. But is she playing for keeps this time?
Titles in the Dynasties: The Carey Center series include — The Ex Upstairs – Ways to Win an Ex – The Wrong Mr. Right – One Little Secret –
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 31, 2021 by Marsha in Discussion / 0 Comments
I’m so glad that Linda and Brandee of (un)Conventional Bookworms fame are doing the 2022 New Release Challenge again. With the way 2021 turned out I’ve been on pins and needles waiting to see if my favorite Challenges return for the new year — most have and some fun new ones cropped up so that’s a win for us readers!
I’m going for the New Release Veteran level once again at 61-100 books read/reviewed again this year. I officially made it to 65 books in 2021, but through my own mistake didn’t make that 100 since I forgot to link an entire quarter *hangs head blushing*! I’ve always said that remembering to go link up on any Challenge has always been my downfall… but I’m getting better so here’s hoping that 2022 is the year that I remember throughout the year.
The 2022 New Release Challenge is simply a fun way to keep track of the new (2022) releases that we’ve read. You can easily join up as well just by clicking on the word link above or using the graphic over on the side. <—- It’s fun, and frankly, I always find interesting new releases that I didn’t know about by clicking on other participants’ links as well! By the end of the day, I will have made a GoodReads shelf for the Challenge as well as the list I do on my Reading Challenges page to keep track so I can go link up everything at one time, here at Happily Ever After Romance.
Good luck & have fun!
Posted December 30, 2021 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Multi-Author / 0 Comments
Her Christmas wish? The perfect family!
Wedding planner Alexandra makes every bride’s dream come true! If only she could magic her own fairy-tale ending…
After a devastating loss, Alexandra has kept everyone at a distance. Until Drew, owner of New York’s ultimate wedding venue, and his four-year-old daughter come along and steal her heart.
This Christmas, will Alexandra let her guard down and accept the happy-ever-after she never dared dream of?
Titles in the A Wedding in New York multi-author series includes — The Wedding Planner’s Christmas Wish by Cara Colter – Prince’s Surprise Christmas Baby by Ellie Darkins – Reunited Under the Mistletoe by Susan Meier
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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