Tag: Contemporary Romance

Two Cowboy Promises by April Murdock

Posted March 2, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Forcing a pretty internet sensation to work with a no-nonsense former rodeo star to plan a grand re-opening event is a recipe for disaster.

Kelsey’s party girl experience makes her the perfect choice to plan the big grand re-opening party for the Twisted Rivers Ranch. She’s up for the challenge, but she might need some help to navigate the local Rocky Ridge scene.

Tanner’s background as a rodeo star does not in any way make him even a mediocre choice to help Kelsey pull the party details together. But as the new ranch manager of Twisted Rivers Ranch, he can’t very well tell his boss’s sister to figure it out on her own.

As the two starts to work together, sparks fly. Kelsey has grand ideas that might work in Hollywood, but Montana folks don’t go in for the glitz and glamor. And Tanner won’t tolerate her flighty approach to planning.

As Kelsey develops feelings for Tanner, she questions everything she’s come to believe. And to make everything even worse, she’s fallen in love with his nephew, who he now has full custody of.

Tanner feels the attraction, but Kelsey is a risk he can’t take. He’s changed everything in his life to be a father to his nephew. He’ll do anything to protect his nephew from more turmoil… even breaking Kelsey’s heart.

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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The SEAL’s Treatment by Leslie North

Posted March 2, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She’s helping heal his body, but what about his heart?

Physical therapist Kinley James loves helping her clients—until she accidentally discovers one of them is a Mafia hitman. Now she’s seen too much, and that means her life is in danger. Good thing her sexy new client, Matthew Templeton, is a rugged Navy SEAL.

Matthew is struggling to recover from a serious injury and learn how to be a dad to his recently orphaned niece. He’s committed to powering through his rehab so he can return to the job he loves—and he’s less than delighted when Kinley warns that may not be realistic. Still, not only is she a warm and beautiful woman, she’s amazing with his niece.

And there’s not a chance in hell that he’ll let any harm come to her.

At first, Kinley dismisses the increasingly dangerous “accidents” happening around her, but Matthew is worried… and neither can dismiss their growing attraction to each other. Can Matthew protect Kinley and confess his feelings for her before it’s too late?

Titles in the Hartsville’s SEAL Heroes series include — The SEAL’s Convenient Wife —♥— The SEAL’s Surprise Baby —♥— The SEAL’s Instant Family —♥— The SEAL’s Pregnant Roommate —♥— The SEAL’s Treatment —♥— The SEAL’s Hookup —♥—

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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Her Alaskan Valentine’s Day Matchmaker by Melinda Curtis, Anna J. Stewart, Cari Lynn Webb

Posted February 24, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Previously Published, Romantic Comedy, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 2 Comments

This trio of jaded, bearded bachelors in Alaska just made a bet that they could become matchmakers!

Coop, Gideon, and Ty are bar stool quarterbacks when it comes to love…or should we say scorekeepers on the ice hockey rink of love? A rink they don’t skate on. In a small town they take for granted.

And now they need to put up or shut up.

There’s no harm in placing a bet with a hockey team owner – make 6 love matches in the small town of Kenkamken Bay, Alaska, by Valentine’s Day to earn jobs in his hockey organization in the Lower 48.

A bet that could finally get these bearded, hockey-loving bachelors a chance at the good life. If they don’t foul it up.

Love isn’t always where you expect to find it.

Titles in the Alaskan Matchmaker’s Club include — Her Alaskan Valentine’s Day Matchmaker —♥— Her Alaskan Christmas Matchmaker —♥—

**Previously published as Make Me a Match**

This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few light kisses).

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The Cowboy Next Door by Cheryl Harper

Posted February 23, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

An unexpected inheritance…

With a surprising cowboy twist

Sarah Hearst thought she’d be welcome in Prospect, Colorado.

After all, she and her sisters inherited their celebrity great-aunt’s beloved—if admittedly run-down—hometown property.

Instead, she’s getting a serious cold shoulder from the entire town.

Sarah’s only ally is Wes Armstrong, her new drop-dead-gorgeous cowboy neighbor.

But Wes has his own plans for her land…and falling for him might be the riskiest prospect of all.

Titles in The Fortunes of Prospect mini-series include — The Cowboy Next Door —♥— Her Cowboy’s Promise —♥—

This is a romance that includes no swearing, no violence, and no sexual content (beyond a few kisses).

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Taking on the Billionaire by Robin Covington

Posted February 23, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments

 

In the boardroom—and the bedroom—they’re on fire.

But will her secrets destroy them both?

Investigator Tess Lynch once helped Adam Redhawk find his Cherokee family.

Now the self-made tech billionaire wants her to root out his company’s saboteur—and share his bed.

But as passion builds between them, the private eye pursues a plan of her own—to get even for the way Adam’s adoptive father ruined hers.

Until an unexpected pregnancy changes everything…

Titles in the Redhawk Reunion series include — Taking on the Billionaire —♥— Seducing His Secret Wife —♥—

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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The SEAL’s Pregnant Roommate by Leslie North

Posted February 23, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Can these two lonely souls catch a lucky break in love?

Harley Von’s never been lucky in life, let alone in love. And her streak of ill fortune continues when her long-lost brother passes away just as they were on the verge of reconnecting. On the run from a bad relationship, she’s less than delighted to find herself sharing Sebastian’s fixer-upper with his gruff but gorgeous friend, Garrett. With her ex breathing down her neck and a baby on the way, Harley’s got plenty to deal with. Falling for a sexy SEAL isn’t part of her plan.

Navy SEAL Garrett Moore isn’t looking for romance. His life is the SEALs, end of discussion. Still grieving and guilt-ridden over his teammate’s death, he’s determined to do what he can to help Sebastian’s sister. And Harley’s combination of vulnerability and determination is captivating. She’s like a skittish fawn refusing to back down from a mountain lion.

He can’t help feeling protective of her, especially when the ex shows up and gets physical. But Garrett’s only in town for as long as it takes to repair the old house.

Love has a funny way of changing things, though.

Titles in the Hartsville’s SEAL Heroes series include — The SEAL’s Convenient Wife —♥— The SEAL’s Surprise Baby —♥— The SEAL’s Instant Family —♥— The SEAL’s Pregnant Roommate —♥— The SEAL’s Treatment —♥— The SEAL’s Hookup —♥—

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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A Cowboy Kind of Thing by Reese Ryan

Posted February 22, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Continuity Line, Harlequin Desire, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

He’s Texas. She’s Hollywood.

…and together they’re playing with fire!

Dionna Reed is in Royal, Texas, to help plan her starlet bestie’s wedding. But when the bride and groom bail, all the planning falls to Dionna…and the too-hot, too-sexy best man who’s convinced Texas can outdo Hollywood for this wedding event of the year. Well, bring it on, cowboy.

Tripp Noble has one week to convince city-slicker Dionna that Royal is the perfect place for his cousin’s wedding—all the while keeping his hands off the gorgeous maid of honor. But cowboys don’t always follow the rules…

Titles in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: The Wedding multi-author series include — A Cowboy Kind of Thing by Reese Ryan —♥— Designs on a Rancher by LaQuette —♥— Four Weeks to Forever by Karen Booth —♥— Make Believe Match by Joanne Rock —♥— Oh So Wrong with Mr. Right by Nadine Gonzalez —♥— The Man She Loves to Hate 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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The Lawman’s Surprise by Catherine Mann

Posted February 20, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

It’s time to tell him he’s about to become a father…

 
Her troubled teenage brother just brought Sheriff Declan Winslow back into Charlotte Pace’s life.

Their brief fling ended three months ago, but Charlotte can’t keep her pregnancy a secret much longer.

Nor can she afford their attraction to surface again when she and Declan seek shelter during a tornado watch.

Haunted by his past, Declan’s never seen himself as a family man.

But with Charlotte’s brother depending on him and a baby on the way, maybe this is his chance to find out!

Titles in the Top Dog Dude Ranch series include — Last-Chance Marriage Rescue —♥— The Cowboy’s Christmas Retreat —♥— Last Chance on Moonlight Ridge —♥— The Little Matchmaker —♥— The Cowgirl and the Country M.D. —♥— The Lawman’s Surprise —♥—

*Although I’ve read and enjoyed all the stories in this series, some reviews are on another of my blogs – only the titles reviewed on Happily Ever After Romance are linked here*

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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The Nights She Spent with the CEO by Joss Wood

Posted February 20, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Duet (series), Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

What’s the office protocol…

…for being snowbound with your boss?

With two sisters to care for, chauffeur Lex Satchell can’t risk her job. Ignoring her ridiculous attraction to CEO Cole Thorpe is essential—even when it’s clear that attraction is mutual. But accompanying him on a business trip to his luxurious ski resort is pure torture!

Everything changes when a snowstorm cuts them off from reality. Suddenly, their passion becomes inevitable. But Lex never imagined Cole would let her see into his hardened heart or that what she sees would make her dream beyond a few forbidden nights…

Titles in the Cape Town Tycoons duet include — The Nights She Spent with the CEO —♥— The Baby Behind Their Marriage Merger —♥—

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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Billionaire’s Snowbound Marriage Reunion by Justine Lewis

Posted February 20, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Can they forgive the past…

…to claim a future?

Bestselling author Lily doesn’t expect to have to share her remote cabin getaway with anyone—let alone her ex-husband, billionaire Jack!

She hasn’t seen him since their fledgling marriage imploded a decade ago, but her response to him is as visceral as ever…

Now snowbound together, they’re forced to face the truths of what came between them.

Rediscovering the connection that started it all, will they seize the second chance they never dared to dream of?

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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Billionaire Makeover by Katherine Garbera

Posted February 18, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

“Just smile and do that brooding-stare thing.”

For this makeover, good looks only go so far…

As CEO of Inferno Brewing, Dante Russo has quite the casual image. Now, with sudden celebrity, he’s forced into a makeover.

In comes image specialist Olive Hayes—the same Olive who’d ruthlessly rejected him in college.

Now the tables have turned, and Olive is tempted by the man Dante has become.

Will Dante go for a little payback…or take this sizzle more than skin-deep?

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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Fortune’s Dream House by Nina Crespo

Posted February 18, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

All’s fair in love and real estate…

They’re practically strangers. But for Max Fortune Maloney to get his house bid accepted, he has to convince his agent, Eliza Henry, to pretend they’re wildly in love and heading for the altar.

Eliza needs the deal to advance her career, but she fears jeopardizing her reputation almost as much as she fears falling for the sweet-talking cowboy. Her heart, she warns him, is not for sale!

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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Wedding Night with the Wrong Billionaire by Dani Collins

Posted February 15, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

From jilted bride…
To forbidden fling!

To save her business, Eden Bellamy must marry. When her perfect-on-paper wedding ends in humiliation, she flees…with best man Remy Sylvain! But picking him as her getaway driver might only add fuel to the fire, given that unforgettable kiss they once shared…

Their families’ rivalry makes Remy completely off-limits, and Eden always puts her family first. Until it’s impossible for her to bury their red-hot attraction any longer…and, for once, the innocent is tempted to do something just for herself. Would claiming her wedding night with Remy be so very wrong?

Titles in the Four Weddings and A Baby series include — Cinderella’s Secret Baby —♥— Wedding Night with the Wrong Billionaire —♥— A Convenient Ring to Claim Her —♥— A Baby to Make Her His Bride —♥—

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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The Inheritance Test by Anne Marsh

Posted February 15, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content, Standalone Single Title / 0 Comments

Could the partnership that should save his reputation

cause the scandal of her lifetime?

To save his inheritance, Declan Masterson needs to fix his playboy image—fast! Partnering with plain, respectable Charlotte Palsgrave for a charity yacht race is a genius first step, no matter how much she initially dislikes him. Charlotte is from an established family without a hint of scandal. Or so he thinks…

At first, they can barely speak to one another, let alone sail a boat together. And then he has the nerve to suggest she needs a makeover! But when the two become shipwrecked, they may discover just how much opposites can attract…

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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My Montana Valentine by Elsa Winckler

Posted February 15, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

He doesn’t believe in happy endings…

Saddled with the impossible task of finding a feel-good story, journalist Aiden O’Sullivan reluctantly accepts his godmother’s invitation to visit Marietta, Montana, to experience the small town’s Valentine’s Day celebration. Upon his arrival, a minor ankle injury lands him in the ER of the local hospital when his godmother insists a doctor should examine it.

After her parents’ untimely deaths, Dr. Vivian Miller moved from Sacramento to Marietta with her siblings. Apart from the freezing cold and rampant gossiping, life in town is uneventful. Until a music teacher at the local high school brings her godson to the ER. Vivian has a soft spot for children and hurries to help, only to find the “godson” is an opinionated, rude journalist with no visible injury to his foot.

Vivian has no time for journalists, even the drop-dead gorgeous kind. Aiden isn’t in town for long, but he quickly becomes involved in the lovely doctor’s problems, something he’s sworn will never happen again. Will these two strangers end up finding a home together at the foot of Copper Mountain?

Titles in The Millers of Marietta series include — My Montana Valentine —♥— A Match Made in Montana —♥—

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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