Posted October 6, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Diverse Voices, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
She’s ruthless in business,
but vulnerable in his arms.
Trey Devereaux is out to prove her corporate mettle to her skeptical father. When she sees a chance to take control of Devereaux Inc. from her estranged grandfather, she pounces.
But Jeremiah Benton, his second-in-command, is fiercely protective of the Devereaux patriarch…and absolutely enticing.
The intensity of their attraction overwhelms her defenses, and Trey even finds herself warming to her grandfather under Jeremiah’s influence.
Can Trey maintain her resolve—or is Jeremiah winning this high-stakes merger? The fate of a billion-dollar Brooklyn legacy lies in the balance…
Titles in the Devereaux Inc. series include — A Very Intimate Takeover – Backstage Benefits – One Night Expectations –
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 October 6, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
This Christmas, she won’t just forgive her enemy,
she’ll be seduced by him…
Kristin Richmond knows too much about secrets and lies. Her family’s property development empire has survived its share of scandals.
But this Christmas, there’s one more surprise in store: new family attorney Jackson Jones. He was the first man Kristin ever loved—and the man who broke her heart.
Now she’s forced to work with him, torn between clashing over corporate matters and succumbing to the heat still crackling between them.
Can Kristin—and her family business—survive his seductive charm this time around?
Titles in the Clashing Birthrights series include – Seducing the Lost Heir – Scandalizing the CEO – What Happens at 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 October 3, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
Her only option:
A royal marriage to the sheikh!
To become king, Sheikh Khalil must marry before his thirtieth birthday.
But first, a mind-blowing whirlwind night with India McCarthy that neither can resist!
When India reveals she’s pregnant with twins, a ring is the only way to secure the crown and claim his heirs.
India would rather accept a convenient proposal than subject her children to an absent father, even though she longs for more.
Yet as their desire explodes into ever-hotter flames, this royal union could blaze into the opposite of convenient…
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 October 3, 2021 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
This cowboy’s planned his future…
Then love gets in the way!
Holden Monroe is focused on sending his son off to college until ex-girlfriend Bernadette Carlisle drops the bomb that she’s expecting their baby.
The cowboy’s offer to do the right thing is an empty gesture to Bernadette.
The successful doctor doesn’t believe Holden is capable of settling down—she just wants a custody agreement.
But an eventful road trip might just change everyone’s expectations!
Titles in The Mountain Monroes series include — The Secrets to My Success (prequel) – Kissed By The Country Doc – Snowed In With The Single Dad – Rescued by the Perfect Cowboy – Lassoed by the Would-Be Rancher – Enchanted by the Rodeo Queen – Charmed by the Cook’s Kids (The earlier titles were reviewed on my Keeper Bookshelf blog.
The remainder of the series will be reviewed here at Happily Ever After Romance since here is where the Harlequin titles now live 🙂
– The Littlest Cowgirls – Caught by the Cowboy Dad – A Cowgirl’s Secret –
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Posted October 2, 2021 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
An instant family… Is life-changing!
Pregnant construction supervisor Jo Bertoletti doesn’t need anyone’s help…or another heartbreak. So she’s putting handsome, kindhearted firefighter Ozzy Lakeman firmly into the friend zone.
After all, she’s just passing through Butterfly Harbor, and her life is too complicated for a summer romance.
But Ozzy feels an immediate connection. Can he convince the woman of his dreams to take a chance on building a forever family with him?
Titles in the Butterfly Harbor series include – The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor – Recipe for Redemption – A Dad for Charlie – Always the Hero – Holiday Kisses – Safe in His Arms – The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish – A Match Made Perfect – Bride on the Run – Building a Surprise Family – Worth the Risk – The Mayor’s Baby Surprise –
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Posted October 1, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, NetGalley ARC, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Temptation always leads to trouble…
Claire Lennox thought she could have it all—until trusting the wrong man destroyed her career, her reputation, and her heart.
Now, as director of a literacy foundation, she has new ambitions. But when a sexy client tempts her to love again, does she dare?
Billionaire chocolatier Clayton McClaine risks everything—even his heart—when he goes incognito, hoping to overcome the dyslexia that haunts him and threatens to destroy his carefully crafted image.
They’re perfect for each other, except for one little thing—the billion-dollar deception that lies between them.
Titles in the Riches & Royals series include — Read My Lips –
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 October 1, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
One night rocked their world.
Now can they tame their passion for their baby’s sake?
Ever since their mind-blowing encounter months ago, fashion CEO Roman Zayn hasn’t stopped hungering for Sable Cordero.
But as a rising star in his brother’s design studio, the intoxicating celebrity stylist is strictly off-limits.
Even when Roman discovers Sable is pregnant and steps in to offer support, further intimacy between them feels forbidden. But resistance to an attraction like theirs just may prove futile…
Titles in the Brooklyn Nights series (trilogy) include — A Nine-Month Temptation – Ways to Tempt the Boss – The Stakes of Faking It
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 September 30, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
Revenge is best served cold…
But their passion is red-hot!
Innocent Josselyn Christie agrees to conveniently wed the infamously powerful Cenzo Falcone to please her beloved father.
But she soon realizes her new husband has only one thing on his mind: revenge against her family!
Swept off to his remote Sicilian castle, Josselyn finds Cenzo arrogant, ruthless, and dangerously compelling.
But when an accident causes him to forget everything, the tables are turned.
This Cenzo wants her as she’s always dreamed, but will he feel the same once he remembers?
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
A stand-alone (solo) title.
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Posted September 30, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
He came home…but will he stay? He might not agree with her plan…
But children can change everything.
When Gabe Lockhart learns his friend Susannah Alexander wants to carry her late sister’s frozen embryos, he can’t find a way to support her. And his next Physicians Without Borders mission is waiting…
But five years later, Gabe comes home to Texas to find Susannah is a single parent—of toddler quintuplets! And he wants to be there for all of them.
Can he stay in one place long enough to fall for this big family?
Titles in the Lockharts Lost & Found series include — His Plan for the Quintuplets – Four Christmas Matchmakers – The Twin Proposal – Their Texas Triplets –
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted September 19, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
A royal scandal leads to an attraction they can’t deny…
Reeling from the discovery that his father hid an older sibling from him, billionaire prince Benoit Georges Moreau goes undercover at a British newspaper to track his half-sister down. Unfortunately, the fiery reporter he’s assigned to work with recognizes him instantly. The jig is up—or is it?
Jane has built her whole life on seeking out the truth. After living in the shadow of her father’s lies for years, she leaps at the chance to uncover a royal exclusive. If she can help this handsome prince solve a decades-old mystery, he’ll let her break the story about this shocking royal secret. For Jane, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance her career as an investigative journalist.
But as they spend more time together, the fake relationship they craft to conceal Ben’s royal identity starts to feel all too real. And it quickly becomes impossible to deny the chemistry between them.
When the truth leads to betrayal, will their undeniable attraction be enough for them to take a leap of faith?
Titles in the Undercover Princes series include — The Billionaire Prince’s Surprise Son –
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted September 19, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
City girl Janine Wilson’s career is taking off but the same can’t be said about her love life. No matter—as manager of the Inn at Blue Moon Bay, Janine’s in charge of throwing a huge party to celebrate the Inn’s recent expansion and doesn’t have time for distractions. Unfortunately, two big ones suddenly show up: her thrill-seeking incompatible ex, Cody, who refuses to accept their breakup, and Cody’s handsome and charming best friend, Texas cowboy Jackson Davis.
Reluctantly, Janine agrees to meet Cody for one last dinner because Cody says he has a huge business opportunity for the Inn. But when Cody takes her on a boat ride to show her his great idea, Jackson is at the helm. Janine has been trying to resist her attraction to Jackson because they have no common interests, not to mention he’s her ex’s best friend. Once they stop on a deserted island, though, Janine doesn’t expect the sparks that fly between them, the spontaneous kiss they share, or what Cody does after witnessing said kiss.
Janine was convinced she needed a sophisticated man who shared the same interests as her. Now that she’s been stranded on a deserted island with Jackson, will she discover he’s everything she never knew she really wanted?
Titles in the Blue Moon Bay series include — The Second Chance Inn – The Sisterhood Promise – The Wishing Star – The Friendly Cottage – The Christmas Cabin – The Oopsie Island – The Wedding Boutique – The Holiday Shoppe
**The stories within are the same with no changes yet this is a restyled covers, new title names, new series name make-over of the Kissed By The Bay series which includes as the original book titles — Every Little Kiss – The Perfect Kiss – Just One Kiss – The Sweetest Kiss – A Christmas Kiss – All About That Kiss – Forever In A Kiss – A Kiss For Santa (and this is no spoiler since the announcement is on Ms. Hatler’s website)
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Posted September 18, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
It’s a twin swap, Nashville-style, in the launch of the Dynasties: Beaumont Bay series…
Country singer Hannah Banks wants what she shouldn’t have.
The owner of her new label—the man in charge of her career—is way too hot. So hot he’s all she can think about… So to put distance between them, she poses as her quieter twin sister. That should keep temptation away…
Except Will Sutherland doesn’t play games. He wants the real Hannah—in his studio and in his bed—as long as what’s between them stays their secret. But when an old rival uncovers the truth, Will must choose between playing the press or playing for keeps…
Titles in the Dynasties: Beaumont Bay (multi-author) series include — Twin Games in Music City by Jules Bennett – Second Chance Love by Jessica Lemmon – Fake Engagement, Nashville Style by Jules Bennett – Good Twin Gone Country by Jessica Lemmon –
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 20, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Duet (series), Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Claiming his one-night heirs…
Will take a nine-month negotiation!
Mistaken for a security guard by an alluring waitress, CEO Leo Castle revels in their stolen moments together. When they’re alone he’s responsible for just one thing: her unadulterated pleasure! Only later, when their paths collide in the boardroom, does Leo discover she’s reluctant socialite Rosanna Gold. And carrying his twins!
Sheltered Rosanna refuses Leo’s demand that they marry. She won’t wed a man who sees her as an obligation. But his strategy to prove otherwise is one of seduction—and Rosanna knows intimately how powerful that can be…
Titles in the Rebels, Brothers, Billionaires series (duet) include — Stranded for One Scandalous Week – Nine Months to Claim Her
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 18, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
When the something borrowed…
Is the bride!
About to walk down the aisle of her Manhattan wedding, determined Priya realizes it’s impossible.
After the news Greek playboy, Eros has just shared about her convenient groom, she can’t go through with it.
To save her father’s business, she flees in her white dress…and weds Eros instead!
To beat his brother to the family inheritance, Eros must stay married for one year. Stealing Priya as his wife was the first step.
Then he discovers her deepest secrets—and a burning mutual desire. What started as convenient suddenly got very complicated…
Titles in the multi-author miniseries The Greeks’ Race to the Altar include — Stolen in Her Wedding Gown — The Billionaire’s Last-Minute Marriage —
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted August 17, 2021 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Her future depends on winning his trust—
and not falling for him…
Falsely accused of embezzling money, Tami Wilson is forced to spy on her new boss, CEO Keaton Richmond, to prove her innocence.
The same alluring new boss who whisks her to the wilderness for a week of team building…and then tempts her to surrender to their searing chemistry.
But how can she go through with her plan if she falls for this man?
Titles in the Clashing Birthrights series include – Seducing the Lost Heir – Scandalizing the CEO – What Happens at Christmas… –
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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