Posted April 13, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
It was supposed to be a secret wedding…
Followed by a quiet divorce.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right?
That is, until it’s shown on national television, and then all hell breaks loose
Hunky cowboy Ace Riley wasn’t planning on settling down, but his family had other plans for him. The only way to save his hide, his ranch, and his playboy lifestyle is to discreetly marry his best friend, Jasmine King.
Fiesty city girl Jasmine was just helping out her friend…that is, until their first kiss stirs up a whole mess of paparazzi trouble, and suddenly discretion is thrown to the wind.
One hot cowboy, one riled-up woman…
And they’ll be married for a year, like it or not!
Titles in the Spikes & Spurs series include — Love Drunk Cowboy —♥— Red’s Hot Cowboy —♥— Darn Good Cowboy Christmas —♥— One Hot Cowboy Wedding —♥— Mistletoe Cowboy —♥— Just a Cowboy and His Baby —♥— Cowboy Seeks Bride —♥—
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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 April 12, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, Trigger Warning! / 0 Comments
She’s moving forward with a clean slate.
Christine Alexander wants to prove herself as a top-notch winemaker, and in small town Harmony Valley, she’s got a chance to build something legitimate and lasting.
If only part-owner Slade Jennings would quit poking his attractive nose in her cabernet.
He can’t move on without shedding the baggage of his past.
Brooding, numbers guy Slade doesn’t want to return to his small hometown, the place where his life fell apart, much less start a business or raise his young twin girls there.
In Harmony Valley, the painful mistakes from his past are at risk of being revealed to his friends, the community, and the attractive winemaker who works for him.
Sometimes, the only way forward is the rocky journey through the tough parts.
Titles in the Love in Harmony Valley series include — Dandelion Wishes —♥— A Small Town Second Chance —♥— A New Beginning in a Small Town —♥— A Small Town Summer —♥— Forever Family in a Small Town —♥— A Small Town Memory —♥— A Small Town Romance —♥— Finding Family in a Small Town —♥—
This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few kisses).
*Possible Trigger Warning for there are some hard subjects dealt with in this story – to say more would fall into spoilers*
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Posted April 11, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Series, Series Connection, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
He’s fighting his own family to keep their ranch as it is. As his father’s assistant, she has to oppose him. But over time, she starts to see his side of things.
Phoenix Knott doesn’t like the changes happening all around him. He’s fiercely protective of his family, and he doesn’t trust the moves his father’s making. His family ranch needs the money a rival ranch owes them to save their own family business, and he’ll do what it takes to get it.
Mallorie Couch is not only Phoenix’s sister’s best friend, but she’s also his father’s assistant. And she and Phoenix have never gotten along. But if her boss’s business fails, she might be out of a job, and she’ll never find a gig like the one she has now. By helping Phoenix, she’s technically ensuring her job security.
The more time they spend together, though, the more she finds herself drawn to the grumpy cowboy. And he’s battling an attraction to her. They need to focus on the task at hand, but maybe, in each other, they’ve found the security they’re both seeking.
Titles in the Cupid Ridge Cowboys series include — The Grumpy Cowboy —♥— The Cautious Cowboy —♥— The Charismatic Cowboy —♥— The Rugged Cowboy —♥—
This is an adult romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.
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Posted April 7, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments
Could this unforgettable rancher…
Be her perfect match?
Matchmaker Clara Wallace keeps her anxiety in check by avoiding messy complications—including gorgeous and stubborn rancher Jet Broughman, her teenage crush.
That’s not so easy in small-town Oregon, especially when Clara starts matchmaking for Jet’s best friend.
Fully prepared to clash with a skeptical Jet, Clara is shocked at his kind, steady help with her work…
Could Clara be ready for a second chance match of her own?
Titles in the Love, Oregon series include — A Rancher Worth Remembering —♥— The Firefighter’s Rescue —♥— The Cowboy and the Coach (2023) —♥— Her Hometown Christmas (2023) —♥— Reunited with the Rancher (2024) —♥—
This is an adult romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.
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Posted April 6, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments
Her idea for revenge is foolproof.
But this billionaire has a plan of his own.
Why did CEO Nolan Cooper second-guess hiring Delaney Alexander? His company needed her dynamic PR expertise, and she utterly charmed his precocious six-year-old daughter.
Or perhaps it was the way he wanted her…
Keeping things professional is more difficult than Nolan imagined as Delaney starts to teach him to trust again.
But when Delaney’s secrets are revealed, Nolan wonders, was their relationship all a part of her plan?
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 April 5, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Author ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series, Series Connection, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Briar Phillips was thrilled to finally find her half-brother, but it’s been far from smooth sailing. Single and pregnant—and hiding her pregnancy—Briar retreats to the Sundowner Ranch to figure out her next steps but isn’t greeted with open arms. Older brother Cade Hunt assigns her to the kitchen and warns every ranch hand to stay away from her. But Briar rebuffs his controlling ways and finds herself drawn to Jet Manning—rugged, tough, and ten years her senior.
Former Navy fighter pilot Jet Manning sacrificed everything to avenge his mother’s death. His reputation, his career, and any hope for a relationship. But when Briar reveals her secret, he’s compelled to help her even though Cade has made it clear that Briar is off-limits.
As Briar and Jet break down each other’s walls, Cade’s walls stay intact. The Sundowner Ranch might be the biggest in Wyoming, but it’s too small for all of them. One of them has to go…but at what cost?
Titles in the Wyatt Brothers of Montana series include — Montana Cowboy Romance —♥— Montana Cowboy Christmas —♥— Montana Cowboy Daddy —♥— Montana Cowboy Miracle —♥— Montana Cowboy Promise —♥— Montana Cowboy Bride —♥—
*While I’ve read and loved this entire series most of those reviews are on another website of mine, so I won’t be linking those titles until I move them all over to this blog, eventually. *
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 April 5, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
When a seat-of-the-pants cowboy is attracted to a gorgeous control freak rule maker, he knows he needs to stay as far away from her as possible… but he can’t.
Brooke Holt has her act together. She’s on top of everything. At least that’s what she keeps telling herself and everyone else. But now, her attempts to bring environmental awareness to Rocky Ridge have made her a target. More stress she doesn’t need.
Finn Stevens goes where he likes, when he likes, swapping ranches and jobs at a moment’s notice. The freedom and variety of ranch life suit him perfectly.
These two are the most opposite imaginable. She’s a burr under his saddle, and he’s unwilling to listen to anything she has to say. She wants to win him over. He’s just got to ignore the temptation that is Brooke Holt.
Titles in the Returning to Rocky Ridge series include — One Last Chance —♥— Two Cowboy Promises —♥— Three Times Charmed —♥—
This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).
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Posted March 24, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Casey Walsh and Boone Murphy had a bright future together until family betrayal and tragedy tore them apart. Now, more than a decade later, the beauty school dropout runs Meadow Valley’s family tavern and steers clear of the boy who once stole her heart—no small feat in such a small town. When Casey’s car breaks down on the way to an important interview, she’s rescued by none other than Boone himself—on what was supposed to be his wedding day…
Boone Murphy was finally going to put Meadow Valley in his rearview mirror. Except when it came time to say “goodbye” to his hometown and “I do” to his new life, he couldn’t do it. Now he’s back home, and his only dream is winning back the girl he’s always loved…
Titles in The Murphys of Meadow Valley include — Holding Out for a Cowboy —♥—
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 March 24, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
She’s ready for an enchanting summer on the Irish coast.
Chicago graduate student Rachel Woods is determined to complete her degree and take her place in the family textile business. But when she learns her late father once spent a summer at a traditional weaving mill in Ireland, she decides to follow in his footsteps. Rachel’s a city girl at heart but soon finds herself falling under the spell of the Emerald Isle—and the charming man who saves her.
Conall McDermott knows all about following your dreams. He left medicine to pursue his love of running and turned that passion into a nationwide retail business. When his local trail leads him to a beautiful American woman trapped in a bog, Conall rescues her and is smitten. She wants to learn about Donegal tweed, and since his family owns the local woolen mill, he happily introduces her to the local weavers, culture, and community.
When the opportunity of a lifetime arises sooner than expected, can Rachel ignore the powerful attraction she and Conall share, or will she let him—and Ireland—weave their magic around her heart?
Titles in the Love Always, Ireland series include — Kiss Me Under the Irish Sky —♥— Love Me Beneath the Irish Moon —♥—
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 March 24, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Historical Romance, NetGalley ARC, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Western Historical Romance / 0 Comments
After eight days in a cramped stagecoach, divorcée Marigold Davis already regrets her decision to come to Denver City to marry. She certainly didn’t realize she’d signed up for mosquitoes, mud, and scores of rough men eyeing her like a hot meal on a cold day. But with her life in Kansas all but incinerated, Marigold needs a husband. Even if she’s not the bride that gold prospector Virgil Gardner is expecting…
Virgil Gardner has a reputation as a grumpy hard-ass, and he’s fine with it. He’s also no fool—this is not the woman he agreed to marry. It takes a tough-as-nails woman to survive the harshness of a Rocky Mountain gold claim, and this whiskey-eyed, gentle beauty is certainly not the type. Now it’s just a matter of how quickly she’ll quit so he can find a wife who will stick. Someone who can care for the only thing he values even more than gold–his children.
But Marigold isn’t about to give in. Cramped in a one-room shack. Berry picking turned into a bear escape. Or cooking for an entire crew of bottomless pits. She’s got more grit than most. And just when Virgil starts to realize his replacement bride might be the treasure he’s been looking for, an unannounced guest arrives…to change everything.
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 March 24, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
A K-9 hero answers the call
For one special assignment…
When Kenna Griffin returns to Montana with her son, she believes she’s outrun her past.
Having escaped her abusive ex-husband, the single mom is eager to make a fresh start.
But nothing feels safe except the protection offered by K-9 officer Lucas Merritt and his fearless police dog.
Because danger has followed Kenna to Cottonwood.
Against all her instincts, she lets Lucas into her life…though that just might kill them both.
Titles in the Big Sky Justice series include — Danger in Big Sky Country —♥— Her K-9 Protector —♥—
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 March 23, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Author ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
In the words of the devil himself:
“Scandal I can do…”
Lance Astill’s debauched reputation is the stuff of tabloid legend. He’s dedicated to rebelling against his strict aristocratic upbringing and has never once shied away from trouble.
Until he meets Sara Conrad…
Entertaining thoughts of his attraction to sheltered Sara would be far too reckless. Even for him.
Then Sara makes him an impassioned plea to help her escape an arranged wedding, just like the one Lance failed to save his sister from.
The playboy’s outlandish solution? Their own headline-making engagement!
Titles in the Behind the Palace Doors series include — The Marriage That Made Her Queen —♥— Engaged to London’s Wildest Billionaire —♥— Crowned for the King’s 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 March 21, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, ChocLit/Ruby Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Series / 1 Comment
Would you settle for Mr. Less-Than-Ideal for a chance at happily ever after?
Registrar Maddie Winter has overseen enough weddings to know that marriage is not just for Christmas (or Valentine’s Day) – it’s for life, and regardless of whether the ceremony involves specially trained owls, dinosaurs, or the police, it should be only the beginning of a story that will end in happily-ever-after.
Saying that Maddie’s own married life is far from perfect – her husband, David, is more interested in his phone than in her, and when he suddenly walks out, Maddie’s long-held beliefs are put to the test.
Except Maddie knows David was never really her ‘Mr. Ideal’; that was sweet, funny, motorbike-riding Josh Diamond – although obviously not that ideal, as he did dump her to move to the States.
Even so, when Josh unexpectedly rides back into town, Maddie begins to wonder whether her happily-ever-after could still be to come …
Titles in the Recipes for Life series include — Recipe for Mr. Right —♥— Recipe for Mr. Perfect —♥— Recipe for Mr. Super —♥— Recipe for Mr. Ideal —♥—
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Posted March 20, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Inspirational Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Love Inspired (Harlequin), Owned or Purchased, Seasoned Romance, Series Multi-Author, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Offering a helping hand…
Could give him everything he needs.
Fighting his way back from a troubled past, handyman Angus “Witt” Wittenbauer needs refuge.
When dog sanctuary owner Maddie McNeill needs someone to fix her kennel’s roof, it seems like the answer to his prayers, especially when he’s reunited with his long-lost dog, Ranger.
His growing friendship with Maddie hints at the promise of something more, but will Witt ever feel deserving of love again?
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 —♥— A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner —♥— The Veteran’s Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain —♥— An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune —♥— A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson —♥— The Rancher’s Sanctuary by Linda Goodnight —♥—A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain —♥— Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan —♥— A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain —♥—
This is an adult romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.
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Posted March 19, 2023 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments
To bring down an arms dealer
A Texas sheriff has to play nice with the suspect’s sister
The bullet that rips through Sheriff Jace Castillo’s body stalls his investigation.
But being nursed back to health by the shooter’s sister is his biggest complication yet. Linnea Martell has always been—and still is—off-limits.
Even if close quarters and undeniable attraction tempt them for more.
And the danger only intensifies when Linnea gets caught in the line of fire…
Titles in the Mercy Ridge Lawmen series include — Her Child to Protect – Safeguarding the Surrogate – Targeting the Deputy – Pursued by the Sherrif –
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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