Posted August 23, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
From Cinderella in the palace shadows…
To his unexpected queen!
Lady-in-waiting Henna would do anything for the royal family that gave her a home when her own wouldn’t. So after Henna stops a marriage that would protect King Aleksander’s throne but ruin his life, she must face the Ice King’s fury!
Aleks’s coldhearted reputation isn’t a secret. His tough exterior is designed to fiercely guard against the heartbreak that once tore his world apart.
But then a transformational kiss with Henna awakens him to a surprising new possibility that could save his crown… And it starts with her!
Titles in The Royals of Svardia series include — Snowbound with His Forbidden Princess —♥— Stolen from Her Royal Wedding —♥— Claimed to Save His Crown —♥—
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 August 22, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Returning to the palace unwed…
But not untouched!
Princess Marit’s elopement isn’t exactly all she’d dreamed of, but at least it is on her terms. That is until Greek billionaire Lykos Livas steals her away in her wedding gown!
Enlisted by the king, Lykos must return Marit to the palace—unwed. Yet hearing about her duty-bound life painfully recalls the memories of his own hard-won freedom. He offers her a week of rebellion traveling around Europe with him.
But as the chemistry between them becomes undeniable, so does the deadline for Marit’s royal return!
Titles in The Royals of Svardia series include — Snowbound with His Forbidden Princess —♥— Stolen from Her Royal Wedding —♥— Claimed to Save His Crown —♥—
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 August 22, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
A winter storm…
and a white-hot reunion!
Princess Freya is dreading the dutiful task that will mean facing Kjell Bergqvist again. The hardened soldier he’s become is nothing like the man who broke her heart eight years ago.
But memories of what they once shared enflame new desires when a snowstorm leaves them stranded!
Kjell can’t forgive Freya for exiling him from his country—until they discover the truth of what really tore them apart. Without a royal title, he cannot offer Freya the future she deserves, but they have each other as long as the storm rages…
Titles in The Royals of Svardia series include — Snowbound with His Forbidden Princess —♥— Stolen from Her Royal Wedding —♥— Claimed to Save His Crown —♥—
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 August 17, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Continuity Line, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
From lovers to enemies to…
husband and wife?
CEO Caleb Moss needs a business arrangement marriage to keep the controlling interest of MossTech. Tilda Riley must prevent a hostile takeover of her family company—and protect the daughter Caleb has never met. The only solution is for these oil-and-water exes to join forces.
Until desire turns a marriage on paper into a hotbed of passion. Their child binds the newlyweds together. But a vengeful enemy bent on their mutual destruction is sowing seeds of doubt and betrayal that could tear Tilda and Caleb apart—this time forever.
Titles in the Dynasties: Tech Tycoons series include — Their Marriage Bargain —♥— The Marriage Mandate —♥— How to Marry a Bad Boy —♥— Married by Midnight —♥—
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 July 29, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Every heart deserves a forever home:
- Second chance romance
- A hero passionate about helping young teens
- A heroine with a big heart and growing yoga practice
- A big, fluffy Bernese Mountain Dog that will never leave you
- Lots of adorable animals looking for their forever homes
Jeremy and Ava have both been hurt by love in the past, but they discover that High Grove Animal Shelter is the perfect place for second chances.
Jeremy Washington couldn’t be happier running his therapy program for at-risk teens. Between weekend service projects and hanging out with his faithful rescue dog, Rolo, Jeremy doesn’t have time to date—which is fine with him considering the mess his early marriage turned out to be.
When he meets the new yoga teacher Ava Graham, Jeremy thinks the kids would really benefit from learning yoga, and Ava would be the perfect fit. Ava quickly finds herself falling in love with Jeremy’s unique world, but her big heart has been taken advantage of once before.
Can Jeremy and Ava let their walls down long enough to find the love they’ve been looking for all along?
Titles in the Rescue Me continuity series include — A New Leash on Love —♥— Sit, Stay, Love —♥— My Forever Home —♥— Love at First Bark —♥— Head Over Paws —♥— To Be Loved By You —♥— You’re My Home —♥—
(I have read most of the stories within this series and reviewed them on another blog of mine – but the Romances belong here, eventually, I’ll bring those other reviews over.)
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Posted July 21, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Danger and desire go hand in hand…
When her little sister Robyn is kidnapped, Rhianne Carlson promises herself she’ll do anything to bring her home safely. Even if it means reluctantly teaming up with private security agent and former Navy SEAL Eric Cruz.
Despite his smoldering good looks and undeniable talents, Rhianne has never trusted this sinfully sexy agent. And she definitely doesn’t like his plan to pretend to be a decadent couple, in order to lure out the organized crime syndicate who’s taken Robyn. Eric’s taking his role way too seriously. All that touching and kissing. It’s enough to drive a girl mad…with lust.
Eric has always admired Rhianne. And now that they’re working together, he finds his admiration turning into something more. They’re getting way too good at pretending to be a couple. Their kisses seem all too real. But the danger they’re in is real too. And even though he knows Rhianne can handle herself, he can’t help feeling protective of her.
Can they fight for their lives, while also fighting off their mutual attraction? And if they manage to survive, does their growing love have a chance?
Titles in the Bronte Security Services series (trilogy) include — SEAL’s Pregnant One Night Stand —♥— SEAL’s Fake Girlfriend —♥— SEAL’s Beautiful Ex —♥—
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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Possible Trigger Warning: Because of the discussion of sex trafficking – just be aware of it even if there are no explicit details.
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Posted July 5, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Continuity Line, Harlequin Desire, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
For her, the man in the tux spells trouble
in more ways than one…
After clashing with Jackson Michaels, sheriff’s deputy and law student Hayley Lopez doesn’t know whether to arrest the gorgeous billionaire developer…or kiss him senseless.
Sure, the second option presents obvious difficulties. She didn’t fight for independence from her powerful family to let this super sexy older man boss her around.
But when they fall into bed together, Hayley starts rethinking the whole mistress-of-her-own-destiny thing.
Can she handle a no-strings fling or is she setting herself up for heartbreak?
Titles in the multi-author series Texas Cattleman’s Club: Fathers and Sons include — An Heir of His Own by Janice Maynard – How to Handle a Heartbreaker by Joss Wood – Married by Contract by Yvonne Lindsay – From Feuding to Falling by Jules Bennett – The Rebel’s Return by Nadine Gonzalez – The Rancher’s Reckoning by Joanne Rock –
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 July 5, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Connection, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
The contract: a convenient marriage
But pregnancy wasn’t in the fine print…
Billionaire Jack Wolfe is everything Katherine Medford loathes: ruthless, arrogant…yet so infuriatingly attractive she spends a scorching night with him. Nothing could be more surreal than hearing Jack’s convenient proposal after their out-of-this-world encounter…
A Medford heiress on his arm will give Jack an in with the business elite that his humble beginnings can’t provide. And he’ll ensure the benefits are mutual. But Jack was expecting Katie to say “I do” not “I’m pregnant…”
The July of 2022 novels from the Harlequin Presents line all follows a bit of a fairy tale retelling. Although not directly related within a series, they all carry the same theme of a modern-day fairy tale connection.
Titles in the Passionately Ever After theme include — 1: A Baby to Tame the Wolfe by Heidi Rice —♥— 2: Stolen Nights with the King by Sharon Kendrick —♥— 3: The Kiss She Claimed from the Greek by Abby Green —♥— 4: A Scandal Made at Midnight by Kate Hewitt —♥— 5: Cinderella in the Billionaire’s Castle by Clare Connelly —♥— 6: The Princess He Must Marry by Jadesola James —♥— 7: Undone by Her Ultra-Rich Boss by Lucy King —♥— 8: Her Secret Royal Dilemma by Chantelle Shaw —♥—
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 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 June 27, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
She vowed to make peace with her past.
Now she’s having her ex’s baby…
After her parents’ messy divorce—and her own bad breakup with rancher Ryder Wakefield—Jessamyn Barclay cut all ties to Catamount, Colorado.
But the New York real estate guru is back, reuniting with her estranged siblings to claim their inheritance—and reuniting with Ryder to rekindle their undeniable fire.
Now Jess is expecting his child. Will she give their relationship a real second chance, especially once she learns the secret he’s been keeping about her father?
Titles in the Return to Catamount series include — Rocky Mountain Rivals -♥- One Colorado Night -♥- A Colorado Claim -♥-
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 June 27, 2022 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
This socialite left her fiancé at the altar and now she needs a fake date to a wedding! What could go wrong?
It started with one simple request:
“Pretend to like me for three days.”
Canceling her own million-dollar wedding made socialite Alexandra Gold infamous.
Now the only way to avoid going alone to the wedding of this season—and keep vicious gossip account Little Black Book of Secrets quiet—is to bring a fake date.
The almost-perfect candidate: architect Ryder Carson, her brother’s best friend. Ryder’s off-limits, yet tempting, despite their recent history.
And as the celebration heats up, so do the sparks. But is it only a matter of time before Little Black Book reveals their secret?
Titles in the Little Black Book of Secrets series (trilogy) include — The Problem with Playboys —♥— Black Tie Bachelor Bid —♥— How to Fake a Wedding Date —♥—
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 June 27, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Going once, going twice…and falling straight into her bed? A bachelor auction gets out of hand in the second Little Black Book of Secrets!
I paid quite a lot for time with you…
and I intend to get my money’s worth.
Romance is not on socialite Taylor Klein’s mind when she wins a night with super-sexy Roman Scott in a charity bachelor auction.
Buying a date is the only way to meet the famously reclusive hotelier—and pick his brain on how to launch her dream boutique hotel. Besides, Taylor’s done with romance.
But sticking to business gets tough when their sparks explode into passion. And even tougher when the notorious gossip account Little Black Book threatens to expose all their steamy secrets…
Titles in the Little Black Book of Secrets series (trilogy) include — The Problem with Playboys —♥— Black Tie Bachelor Bid —♥— How to Fake a Wedding Date —♥—
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 June 27, 2022 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
He needs her help. She needs to keep her hands off her hot new client in the first Little Black Book of Secrets!
Parker was not a guy she was supposed to touch.
Right?
Celebrity publicist Chloe Burnett keeps her work and personal life strictly separate—until sports agent Parker Sullivan needs her help. His client has been targeted by Little Black Book, a vicious gossip account.
If she’s going to win this social media battle, she needs to resist distractions from Parker the playboy, who is off-limits for so many reasons.
But a business trip to Miami leads to her breaking her rules with a guy who might break her heart. And then she’s caught in Little Black Book’s crosshairs herself…
Titles in the Little Black Book of Secrets series (trilogy) include — The Problem with Playboys —♥— Black Tie Bachelor Bid —♥— How to Fake a Wedding Date —♥—
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 June 23, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Seasoned Romance, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
He wasn’t looking for romance. But love had other plans…
Slade only cares about two things…his job and his team. He’s never been interested in settling down or starting a family. Those are attachments he doesn’t need. But when he goes to check on the boy left behind by the death of his business partner’s ex-wife, Slade meets Bethany Simmons. This computer programmer is smart as a whip and beautiful as well. And Slade can’t help but take notice.
When Bethany contacted Slade Security to let them know of her sister’s death, she never thought it would be Slade who would show up. With his tanned skin, salt-and-pepper hair, and ripped body, one look at Slade makes her go weak in the knees. But despite her attraction, Bethany’s not going to let anyone take her nephew away from her. Not even a silver fox like Slade.
Bethany’s determined to find a way to adopt her nephew. But as the simmering attraction between her and Slade grows, a dark secret is revealed. And it just might change both their lives forever.
Titles in the Slade Security Team series include — His Stubborn Lover —♥— His Secret Child —♥— His Innocent Lover —♥—
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 June 23, 2022 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
He’s hockey’s golden boy, my new client, and the man I’ve avoided for the last nine years. I was hired to fix him—but he’s not the only one who’s broken.
Hawk Madden was my first love. I thought he would be my forever. But life wasn’t always fair. And grief could be a cruel beast.
Fight or flight? I’d always run.
But now he’s back in my life after all these years.
With one look. One touch. One kiss. Old feelings resurface. Feelings that I thought I’d buried a long time ago.
Hawk Madden was my first love…
I just didn’t know that he’d be my last.
Titles in the Honey Mountain series include — Always Mine —♥— Ever Mine —♥— Make You 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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