Posted August 15, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
Could a fake engagement…
Reveal true love?
Boutique owner Violet Brookstone would do anything for her lifelong best friend, Jordan Frome.
Even pose as his fiancée so Jordan can win a promotion to the Great Valley Hotel—far from Christmas Island.
But their pretend summer romance makes Violet realize that Jordan is more than just a friend.
How can she tell him the truth when confessing would keep Jordan from the fresh start he deserves?
Titles in the Return to Christmas Island series include — I’ll Be Home for Christmas —♥— Home for the Holidays —♥— A Merry Little Christmas —♥— Last Summer on Christmas Island —♥— Under the Mistletoe —♥—
This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).
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Posted August 14, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Duet (series), Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments
From runaway to housekeeper…
to the Italian’s wife!
When Enzo stops to help a broken-down car, he’s shocked by his discovery. Skye is frightened, on the run, and with tiny siblings in tow. Enzo’s honor dictates he offers them sanctuary and Skye a job. But could their simmering attraction solve another problem—his need for a bride?
Skye urgently needs a fresh start…and Enzo already makes her blood pound and her skin tingle. Yet, can she marry a man she’s only just met? Joining the enigmatic billionaire at the convenient altar will require the ultimate leap of faith!
Titles in the Cinderella Sisters for Billionaires series include — The Maid Married to the Billionaire —♥— The Maid’s Pregnancy Bombshell —♥—
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 7, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, From the TBR, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Paranormal Romance, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
A fraud?
Or the find of her lifetime?
Vanessa Steele retreats to her grandmother’s beach house to heal after she loses her job and her fiancé.
When she finds that Grandma’s enlisted hunky Dion Livingston and his brothers to investigate suspicious paranormal activity, the intrepid reporter is skeptical of their motives.
But her own investigation discovers that Dion’s the real deal.
And any supernatural energy? Pales compared to the electricity that erupts when the two of them are together…
Titles in the Heart & Soul series include — Summoning Up Love —♥— The Spirit of Second Chances —♥— Counterfeit Courtship —♥—
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 2, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
It’s been years since they’ve seen each other…but their passion is hotter than ever. Will they rekindle their love under the Grecian sun?
Can these star-crossed lovers…
ever be reunited?
Archaeologist Rose is thrilled to be working on a dig in Paxos. Until she discovers the land belongs to her ex— sinfully sexy businessman Alessandro!
As they rekindle their passion under the scorching Greek sun, Rose realizes she’ll never be part of his world.
For Rose, the land represents the past, and for Alessandro, it’s the future.
Is there a way they can each reach their heart’s desire together?
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 1, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Duet (series), Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Their one night…
only raises the stakes!
Poker professional Jessie Hargreave’s future depends on the riskiest game of her life. And playboy billionaire Ewan Kincaid has just gone all in! Winning Ewan’s Scottish Highland estate is astounding. But it’s their sizzling night together that is most shocking, especially when she discovers the consequences…
Ewan was playing to lose, but he hadn’t counted on his memories of their encounter haunting him beyond measure. When he sees a photo of a very beautiful, very pregnant Jessie, a new endgame is required. This time, to claim his child, he’s playing for keeps!
Titles in the From Destitute to Diamonds duet include — The Billionaire’s Accidental Legacy —♥— The Christmas the Greek Claimed 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 July 28, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Wild horses couldn’t tear these hearts apart…
Trevor Wild will do anything to save his beloved Wildhorse Ranch… Including starting up a trendy glamping side business—something as alien to him as a day out of the saddle.
Luckily, smart and sassy Sabrina Hearthstone is an expert. Trevor’s hired her to live on the ranch while she sets up a glamping experience on his land. But it doesn’t take long for Sabrina to disrupt his life in more ways than one. Trevor’s got a ranch to save, and the last thing he needs is to fall for a beautiful woman. But his heart seems to have other plans…
Sabrina might be an expert at revamping, but she has no intention of making over gorgeous cowboy Trevor Wild, even if she is wildly attracted to him. He’s stuck in his ways, stubborn as a mule… But sexier than any man she’s ever known. When they aren’t butting heads, they’re trading kisses that set her heart racing and leave her weak in the knees.
But Trevor still doesn’t trust her, and Sabrina can’t keep waiting for him to realize she’s more than just some city girl. When disaster strikes, she’ll have to make a choice…
But can she be happy without her Wild man?
Titles in the Wildhorse Ranch Brothers series include — Wild Ride —♥— Wild Heart —♥— Wild Dream —♥—
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 27, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Author ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Medical Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
When the hotshot surgeon returns to her hometown, she never expects to run into the single dad again…or for their attraction to still be this powerful!
Her temporary return…
Their explosive reunion!
Hotshot plastic surgeon Cassandra is unexpectedly back in her small hometown. And stunned to see Dr. Brock again!
She’s no longer the timid med student with an unrequited crush. But single dad Brock’s changed too…
He’s a serious workaholic raising his daughter alone. Yet as they consult on a case together, Cassie realizes her desire is as powerful as ever.
And, apparently, it’s mutual!
Titles in the Wyckford General Hospital series include — Single Dad’s Unexpected Reunion —♥—
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 8, 2023 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments
This Christmas…
She’s giving her heart
Bookstore owner Melanie Beach has only ever loved her best friend, Jack Cuthbert.
Everyone thinks they belong together.
But Jack isn’t interested romantically in Mel.
So now she is making some changes in her life and looking for love.
And Jack doesn’t like it.
At all.
Will Jack’s heart open up before Christmas? Or will he lose his best friend—and the woman he’s always loved—to someone else?
Titles in the Matchmaker at Work series include — A Hero for the Holidays —♥— The Bad Boy’s Redemption —♥— A Merry Christmas Date —♥—
This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).
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Posted July 8, 2023 by Marsha in Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments
He is in it to win it…
But what is the ultimate prize?
Former bad boy Josh Riley is determined to become mayor of his small hometown, but that means campaigning against local sweetheart Shelby Cuthbert.
Gone is the shy girl from his childhood, replaced by a fierce beauty Josh doesn’t really want to battle.
Then Josh learns of a scandal that can redeem his reputation—but will it mean losing his chance with the girl next door?
Titles in the Matchmaker at Work series include — A Hero for the Holidays —♥— The Bad Boy’s Redemption —♥— A Merry Christmas Date —♥—
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Posted July 8, 2023 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments
She’s his hero…
But they’re rescuing each other!
When Christopher Fox’s house goes up in flames, there’s one shining light in the darkness—firefighter Penny Cuthbert.
His hero may look like an angel, but the widowed father of two has no time for a romantic distraction.
Still, as this strong, bright woman helps him and the kids enjoy the holidays despite all they’ve lost, he wonders—can love grow out of the ashes?
Titles in the Matchmaker at Work series include — A Hero for the Holidays —♥— The Bad Boy Redemption —♥— A Merry Christmas Date —♥—
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Posted July 1, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Duet (series), Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
She’s just found out she’s an heiress…and she doesn’t know she’s sleeping with the enemy.
Caught between a family feud…and the white-hot fireworks between them!
Theme park mogul Ian Blackburn doesn’t believe in love at first sight. One glimpse of his new business adversary, however, is enough to make him fall in lust. Their searing night together is almost perfect…except that Anna Stratford has no idea she’s sleeping with the enemy.
Anna’s only just discovered she’s the heiress to the Lochlainn empire. Now she’s been thrown into a world filled with wealth, decadence, and corporate espionage. Not to mention fireworks with a certain too-tempting billionaire. But is Ian falling for Anna…or manipulating her?
Titles in the Heirs of Lochlainn series include — More Than Rivals… —♥— Seven Years of Secrets —♥—
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 29, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
When a fake marriage fails, what comes next?
Following a disastrous relationship, successful divorce attorney Wynne Olsen is ready to put her past firmly behind her and start fresh in sunny California. But first, she’ll need to help plan her sister’s wedding and quit her new position as Angel Point’s city attorney. A local hero’s Nordic good looks are a distraction she doesn’t need at any time, much less when she’s tying up loose ends on her way to a better future.
Former marine and single dad Brett Macauley is focused on raising his daughter and opening a veterans village. There’s no time left for courting love, but when his daughter proposes a fake marriage between him and Wynne in order to adopt her best friend out of the foster system, Brett thinks that’s a worthy reason to pop the question. Especially since he’s realizing Wynne is quickly winning over his heart.
Another failed fake marriage isn’t what Wynne wants, but she does believe in Brett. Can Wynne finally say “I do” to a happy future…one with Brett in it?
Titles in An Angel Point Romance series include — The Sheriff’s Baby Bargain —♥— Wanted by the Marshal —♥— The Christmas Makeover —♥— The Valentine Project —♥— The Fake Marriage Proposal —♥—
**Although I’ve read the entire Angel Point series, so far, most of those reviews are posted on another of my websites. Only the reviews posted here are linked in the series list above.**
This is an adult 18+ romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.
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Posted June 27, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
One last chance for love…
Aaliyah Botros is beginning to wonder if she’ll ever get her chance at love. Her two best friends are both in happy relationships. But Aaliyah’s insanely overprotective family seems determined to fend off any potential suitors.
When she bumps into her old flame Joseph, she’s delighted to find that he’s just as charming as ever. In fact, he’s even more handsome, muscular, and disarming than she remembered. But despite the connection she still feels in her heart, Aaliyah knows her family will never approve.
Joseph can’t believe his luck, running into Aaliyah after all this time. He never stopped thinking about her after high school. While he may be a respected police officer in his community, he knows it won’t be so easy to earn the respect of the aristocratic Botros family.
It only takes one magical night to reignite the passion between Aaliyah and Joseph, but with her strict family standing in the way, is their relationship doomed from the start?
Titles in the Botros Brothers series include — Sheikh’s Accidental Pregnancy —♥— Sheikh’s Defiant Girlfriend —♥— Sheikh’s Secret Past —♥— Sheikha’s Determined Police Officer —♥—
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 8, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Two brothers. Two women who love them. One secret that threatens to destroy their family…
Soraya’s heart melts when she’s around Amir. She has never felt so attracted to any man. No matter how much she tries to fight it, she can’t resist Amir’s playful charms. And nobody had ever seen Amir care so much for a woman. Even his brother, Tariq, jokes that Amir, an infamous playboy, is falling head over heels in love.
Then there’s Sara… Her bond with Tariq strengthens every day. When he is near, she feels feverish, like she is on fire. Just his touch, or a whiff of his cologne, sets her heart racing. He may seem stubborn and intimating on the outside, but his tough exterior disappears around Sara and their child. With another Botros baby on the way, and a wedding on the horizon, their relationship has grown even more passionate.
But when the Botros matriarch invites the whole family to visit an exotic paradise in the heart of the desert, a woman from Amir’s past is waiting for them.
And she carries a secret that could tear the Botros family apart…
Titles in the Botros Brothers series include — Sheikh’s Accidental Pregnancy —♥— Sheikh’s Defiant Girlfriend —♥— Sheikh’s Secret Past —♥— Sheikha’s Determined Police Officer —♥—
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Posted June 5, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Connection, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Just another bad boy…or a hero in disguise?
Bartender Damon Fortune Maloney doesn’t sweat the small stuff; he has always gotten by on his charm.
When he boasts that he can handle any kid, adorable single mom Sari Keeling dares him to watch her two rambunctious boys for just one day.
It’s game on, but Damon soon discovers that parenthood is tougher than he thought—and so is resisting Sari.
Titles in The Fortunes of Texas: Hitting the Jackpot continuity series include — A Fortune’s Windfall by Michelle Major —♥— Fortune’s Dream House by Nina Crespo —♥— Winning Her Fortune by Heatherly Bell —♥— Fortune’s Fatherhood Dare by Makenna Lee —♥— Fortune’s Runaway Bride by Allison Leigh —♥— Self-Made Fortune by Judy Duarte —♥—
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