Posted January 3, 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 / 0 Comments
He’s slow to trust. She can’t seem to keep a secret. Can they overcome their differences to find their happily ever after?
Joshua Ludington is slow to trust. After being betrayed by the woman he loved, he vowed to take a hiatus from dating. But when Lucie Cooper drives onto his family ranch, he finds the beautiful chef hard to resist.
Lucie Cooper is at Cupid Ridge Inn to do a job. They need an interim chef for their dude ranch guests, and she’s determined to fill that position. When she runs into handsome cowboy Joshua Ludington, at first she’s excited to show off her cooking skills. Soon, though, it becomes apparent that what she’s feeling for him goes beyond gratitude for the job.
Although Lucie knows Joshua has been burned, she’s determined to show this handsome cowboy that he can count on her. But Lucie is notoriously bad at keeping secrets, and working for the Ludingtons means keeping things quiet. She means well, but she might just destroy her new relationship before it gets off the ground.
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 January 3, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Can this tenacious beauty tame Royal, Texas’s savage beast?
One New Year’s Eve kiss is all it takes…
To tame a handsome beast.
Thanks to a bogus inheritance, rancher Heath Thurston has a score to settle.
Seducing his sexy land surveyor, Ruby Bennet, is not part of his revenge plan…nor is the snowstorm that leaves them stranded with nothing but a connection they can’t deny.
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, will Heath’s icy heart finally melt, or will he remain a vengeful beast for good?
Titles in the multi-author Texas Cattleman’s Club: Ranchers and Rivals series include — Staking a Claim by Janice Maynard – Boyfriend Lessons by Sophia Singh Sasson – On Opposite Sides by Cat Schield – Rivalry at Play by Nadine Gonzalez – Vacation Crush by Yahrah St. John – An Ex to Remember by Jessica Lemmon – Cinderella Masquerade by LaQuette – One Christmas Night by Jules Bennett – Rancher After Midnight by Karen Booth
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 3, 2023 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
He came to find his dog.
Has he also found a reason to stay?
Former Special Forces soldier Mitch Sawicki’s mission is simple: find the dog who survived the explosion that ended Mitch’s military career.
Vermont farmer Aurora Walsh thinks Mitch is the extra pair of hands she desperately needs.
Her young daughter sees Mitch as a welcome addition to their family, whose newest member is the three-legged Sarge.
Can another wounded warrior find a home with a pint-size princess and her irresistible mother?
Titles in the Small-Town Sweethearts series include — The Marine’s Secret Daughter —♥— The Sergeant’s Unexpected Family —♥— His Unexpected Twins —♥— The Scrooge of Loon Lake —♥—The Sergeant’s Matchmaking Dog —♥— The Hero Next Door —♥— A Hero and His Dog —♥—
*I have read most of the titles in the Small-Town Sweethearts series although they were reviewed on a different website. To avoid link confusions I’ll only be linking titles that were reviewed here at Happily Ever After Romance*
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 3, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
When enemies become lovers, can they work together to save a piece of history?
The line between love and hate is about to be demolished.
Charleston architect Chase Love is watching Teagan Burns. Her reputation proceeds her, and it’s not pretty. The New York socialite wants to buy an ancestral home from Chase’s best friend, but he’s determined to stop her. Now Chase faces a foe who’s ambitious, determined…and stunning.
Teagan may be a handful, but she’s not the one being unreasonable. The gorgeous architect refuses to work with her! He’s infuriating—and tantalizing. But when Teagan’s past follows her to Charleston, she must choose between the enemy who could ruin her…and the one she’s falling for.
Titles in the Sweet Tea and Scandals series include — Upstairs Downstairs Baby —♥— Substitute Seduction —♥— Revenge with Benefits —♥— Seductive Secrets —♥— Seduction, Southern Style —♥— The Trouble with Love and Hate —♥—
*While I have read all the titles in this series they were not reviewed on this website, so to avoid confusion with links I’m only linking titles reviewed here at Happily Ever After Romance*
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, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Medical Romance, Sexual Content, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
Reunited in the Mediterranean…
Bound by her revelation…
Taking a locum position aboard a luxury yacht, GP Cate is stunned to come face-to-face with her ex, Prince Davian.
She now has the chance to tell him her biggest secret—she had his child!
When they were medical residents, Davian kept his identity hidden and, duty-bound, left without saying goodbye.
As they set sail, old flames reignite and their passion takes over
…but can they cope with the pressures of their new royal reality?
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 24, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Series, Series Connection, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Rebecca Hilton and Casey Shipley have been friends since college. She loves that he’s dependable and loyal, but that doesn’t make him dating material for her.
Casey fell in love with Rebecca almost the instant they met. But she has a “type” and he doesn’t check all the boxes.
When she shows up unexpectedly at his family’s ranch, he’s thrilled to see her. But he soon realizes she has eyes for his brother. His well-built, ruggedly handsome brother. Since he wants her to be happy, he agrees to help her get close to his brother.
But as clues start mounting up that Casey might be her soulmate, Rebecca starts to wonder why she and Casey never even kissed. And he looks back on their past with regret that he never let her know how he felt back in their college days.
Will Casey get a second chance to win the woman he knows is his forever love? And is Rebecca willing to see if their friendship is really something more?
Titles in the Billionaire Ranchers Second Generation series include — Faking Her Engagement —♥— Protecting His Heart —♥— Marrying Her Friend —♥— Dating Her Crush —♥— Taking His Chance —♥—
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 December 24, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin Romance / 0 Comments
Can she resist him…
While they work together?
Heiress Lin dreams of a life different from the one that’s been planned for her.
Traveling from Kenya to Canada to work for renowned tycoon Karl on a Kwanzaa-themed event is thrilling—and their instant, off-limits attraction blows her away!
By the time the seven days of Kwanzaa arrive, even the snow outside can’t cool the sparks between them—especially after their sizzling kiss…
But Karl’s a closed book, so will Lin dare to trust in their unique connection?
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 23, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Air Force flight surgeon Grayson Clark and NGO worker Lori Rutledge shared a romantic summer full of promise and ultimately heartbreak.
But after his turbulent childhood, Gray’s ill-equipped to offer Lori the security she craves.
Separate is better.
Or so he thinks until they’re paired on a military rescue operation to an overseas orphanage.
When one heart-tugging orphan charms her way into Lori’s life and Grayson’s heart, Lori dares to hope that she and her hometown hero may find a way to forever this time around.
Titles in the Hometown Heroes series include — This Time Around —♥— His North Star —♥— Pretend You’re Mine —♥—
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 earlier draft of this novel was released by Silhouette/Harlequin Books.
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Posted December 10, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
To catch a killer
…will she risk a life?
When a childhood friend and her family are killed on their Montana ranch, Detective Luna Griffin finds it especially gut-wrenching.
To solve the case, she must work with the victim’s brother, Benjamin, who’ll do anything to get justice for his sister.
But the by-the-book cop must bend the rules while not falling for the ex-marine. Until one bullet—and long-buried secrets—threatens everything…
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 December 8, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Temptation doesn’t play by the rules…
Navy SEAL Kyle Matthews will do whatever it takes to avenge his brother’s death. And he’s not alone. He and his beautiful sister-in-law, Natalie, are after the same thing… with one important caveat. He wants the terrorist behind Nick’s murder dead. She wants him in custody. They’re headed for a clash.
Kyle respects his brother’s memory, so it’s hands off when it comes to Nick’s widow—no matter how tempting he finds her. But she has a different plan…
As an intelligence expert, Natalie knows how to keep a cool head in stressful situations. But nothing prepared her for the sizzling attraction she feels toward Kyle. He’s a driven, powerful man, built for action. And Natalie has some very steamy action on her mind. When push comes to shove, though, duty has to come before anything else. Their very lives depend on it.
Her heart will just have to wait…
Titles in the SEAL Team Ten series include — Gage —♥— Scotty —♥— Spencer —♥— Kyle —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted December 8, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Their attraction returns instantly! But she still has two big secrets to reveal.
She has a confession:
Her sons are also his!
Thadie Le Roux has not one but two reminders of those incredible hours in Angus Docherty’s arms. But unable to contact her twins’ elusive father, the society heiress decides she has to move on.
Until she’s caught in a paparazzi frenzy and the security expert who rescues her is Angus himself!
Learning he’s a father changes everything for lone-wolf Angus—except the dizzying desire he feels for Thadie.
So when she escapes to a private Seychelles island, Angus will accompany her. And he will discover what this means for their future…
Titles in the Scandals of the Le Roux Wedding include — The Billionaire’s One-Night Baby —♥— The Powerful Boss She Craves —♥— The Twin Secret She Must Reveal —♥—
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 November 21, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Desire is the deadliest weapon…
Navy SEAL Spencer Nixon knows falling for Toni Williams is a bad idea. But some women are impossible to resist. Beautiful, intelligent Toni seems dedicated to helping underprivileged children…but her father is tangled in the dark underworld of international terrorism. And Spencer is convinced Coran Williams may have orchestrated his SEAL teammate’s murder.
To Toni, Spencer seems perfect in so many ways—from his sexy, toned body to his razor-sharp wit. But he has a violent side as well, honed by years as a Navy SEAL. And the truth is, it frightens her. Could she ever love someone trained to kill people?
How can Toni choose between family and a man she just met? When those two clash, will her broken heart be a casualty of their war?
Titles in the SEAL Team Ten series include — Gage —♥— Scotty —♥— Spencer —♥— Kyle —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted November 18, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Danger lurks around every corner… but it’s a romance that comes as the biggest surprise
Navy SEAL Scotty Devonshire has one weakness: women. But a long-term relationship? That’s not his style—until Hayley Stevens walks into his life. All he wants is to find his SEAL teammate’s widow and clear his buddies’ names. Turns out Hayley, a hacker extraordinaire, is trying to find the same woman. Hayley’s smart, cute, and more fascinating than any woman Scotty has ever been with. He can’t get her out of his head, no matter how hard he tries.
Hayley is shocked to find that she and Scotty are searching for the same person. And she’s not so sure that Scotty and his teammates are as innocent as they claim. But despite her doubts, she can’t help but be attracted to the sexy SEAL. That chiseled body, those dreamy blue eyes… It’s only a matter of time before she gives in to smoldering temptation.
But when the two find themselves fighting for their lives, they both begin to wonder… will they live long enough to confess how they really feel about each other?
Titles in the SEAL Team Ten series include — Gage —♥— Scotty —♥— Spencer —♥— Kyle —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted November 18, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Modern Western Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Ten years turned her into a champion and him into a cowboy looking for a fresh start.
Roped in by her sisters, Merry Grayson is home in Last Stand, Texas, for Christmas and a charity event at the Three Sisters Ranch. She’s shocked to run into her bad-boy ex-boyfriend. She thought he was still in prison, and if he’d ratted her out all those years ago, she would’ve done time too. Instead, Merry had seized her second chance and made a career in rodeo—trying to forget her rebel past and the boy who stole her heart.
Simon Reynolds is determined to move on. He never regretted protecting Merry when his Robin Hood heist failed. After his father had hung him out to dry, the thought of her warmth and beauty kept him going. Simon knows he needs to let go of his past, but the sparks and chemistry are as volatile as ever and he feels himself being pulled back in.
Christmas is a time for miracles. Is asking Santa for a second chance at love too much?
Titles in the Three Sisters Ranch series include – The Cowboy’s Daughter —♥— The Cowboy’s Hunt —♥— The Cowboy’s Heart —♥— A Cowboy for April —♥— A Cowboy for June —♥— A Cowboy for Merry —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
(This series is part of the Last Stand, Texas group of connecting series. Think Marietta, Montana– Tule Publishing’s other large set of somewhat connecting series set in a fictional town.) Visit the Last Stand Texas page for series that have been reviewed here at Happily Ever After Romance.
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Posted November 5, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Danger and desire are an intoxicating mix…
Navy SEAL Gage Jackelson will do anything to solve the murder of his friend… even get half-naked for a romance-novel cover shoot. It doesn’t hurt that the photographer is equally gorgeous and intriguing. But Anna Middleton is a distraction he can’t afford. Could she know more than she’s letting on? He’ll have to get close to her to find out. Really close.
Ever since Gage showed up, Anna’s quiet life has been turned upside down. First, her billionaire boss disappeared after an explosion rocked their office building. Then some decidedly sinister characters started following her. And the smoking-hot SEAL is driving her wild—not that she’s complaining.
She meant to keep their relationship strictly professional. But as they become further entangled in a web of danger, Anna can’t help falling hard. They’ll need to work together to make it through…but will Gage stick around once he’s ensured Anna’s safety?
Titles in the SEAL Team Ten series include — Gage —♥— Scotty —♥— Spencer —♥— Kyle —♥—
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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*author’s note* – Gage was originally published as Shooting the SEAL in 2016. This new edition has been re-edited, revitalized, and reimagined.
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