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Bound by the Italian’s ”I Do” by Michelle Smart

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

In this game of revenge,

She’ll meet her enemy at the altar…

Billionaire Gianni Rossi destroyed Issy Seymore’s family legacy…and it’s time for payback.

Issy has a plan: she’ll get him onto a yacht headed for the Caribbean, distract him then take down his company!

Gianni has been onto Issy from the start, outmaneuvering her at every turn. But, as the heat between them rises, it’s the Italian who begins to feel out of his depth.

To finally end the charade, he calls her bluff with an outrageous marriage proposal.

Then Issy makes one last move—by saying yes!

Titles in the Billion-Dollar Revenge duet include — Bound by the Italian’s “I Do” by Michelle Smart —♥— Expecting Her Enemy’s Heir by Pippa Roscoe —♥—

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 Rancher Worth Remembering by Anna Grace

Posted April 7, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments

Could this unforgettable rancher…

Be her perfect match?

Matchmaker Clara Wallace keeps her anxiety in check by avoiding messy complications—including gorgeous and stubborn rancher Jet Broughman, her teenage crush.

That’s not so easy in small-town Oregon, especially when Clara starts matchmaking for Jet’s best friend.

Fully prepared to clash with a skeptical Jet, Clara is shocked at his kind, steady help with her work…

Could Clara be ready for a second chance match of her own?

Titles in the Love, Oregon series include — A Rancher Worth Remembering —♥— The Firefighter’s Rescue —♥— The Cowboy and the Coach (2023) —♥— Her Hometown Christmas (2023) —♥— Reunited with the Rancher (2024) —♥—

This is an adult romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.

A TBR selection

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The Billionaire Plan by Katherine Garbera

Posted April 6, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments

Her idea for revenge is foolproof.

But this billionaire has a plan of his own.

Why did CEO Nolan Cooper second-guess hiring Delaney Alexander? His company needed her dynamic PR expertise, and she utterly charmed his precocious six-year-old daughter.

Or perhaps it was the way he wanted her…

Keeping things professional is more difficult than Nolan imagined as Delaney starts to teach him to trust again.

But when Delaney’s secrets are revealed, Nolan wonders, was their relationship all a part of her plan?

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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A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson

Posted March 20, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Closed Bedroom Doors, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Inspirational Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Love Inspired (Harlequin), Owned or Purchased, Seasoned Romance, Series Multi-Author, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Offering a helping hand…

Could give him everything he needs.

Fighting his way back from a troubled past, handyman Angus “Witt” Wittenbauer needs refuge.

When dog sanctuary owner Maddie McNeill needs someone to fix her kennel’s roof, it seems like the answer to his prayers, especially when he’s reunited with his long-lost dog, Ranger.

His growing friendship with Maddie hints at the promise of something more, but will Witt ever feel deserving of love again? 

Titles in the K-9 Companions multi-author series include — Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner —♥— Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter —♥— The Veteran’s Vow by Jill Lynn —♥— Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain —♥— Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton —♥—Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer —♥— An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh —♥— The Cowboy’s Journey Home by Linda Goodnight —♥— A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner —♥— The Veteran’s Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain —♥— An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune —♥— A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson —♥— The Rancher’s Sanctuary by Linda Goodnight —♥—A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain —♥— Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan —♥— A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain —♥—

This is an adult romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.

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Pursued by the Sheriff by Delores Fossen

Posted March 19, 2023 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments

To bring down an arms dealer

A Texas sheriff has to play nice with the suspect’s sister

The bullet that rips through Sheriff Jace Castillo’s body stalls his investigation.

But being nursed back to health by the shooter’s sister is his biggest complication yet. Linnea Martell has always been—and still is—off-limits.

Even if close quarters and undeniable attraction tempt them for more.

And the danger only intensifies when Linnea gets caught in the line of fire…

Titles in the Mercy Ridge Lawmen series include — Her Child to Protect – Safeguarding the Surrogate – Targeting the DeputyPursued by the Sherrif

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

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A Family for the Rancher by M. K. Stelmack

Posted March 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

Can the prodigal cowboy…

Teach her to hope again?

Horse trainer Mateo Pavlic wants to buy back his family’s ranch.

But Haley Jansson isn’t interested in selling…or forgiving his twelve-year absence.

Mateo has loved Haley since they were kids, and he feels a deep connection with her sweet son, Jonah. Soon, Mateo wants to be all in with Haley and her adorable baby.

But can he convince her to risk her land, her child, and her heart? 

Titles in the A Ranch to Call Home series include — A Family for the Rancher —♥— A Family for Thanksgiving —♥—

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

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A Convenient Ring to Claim Her by Dani Collins

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

The proposal…
…she vowed never to accept!

Life has taught orphan Quinn Harper to trust only herself.

So, whilst her secret fling with billionaire Micah Gould was her first taste of passion, it wasn’t supposed to last forever. Although it gets harder and harder to pull herself away from his bed…

The abominable actions of Micah’s father have left a permanent mark. Love isn’t in his future.

Then his relationship with Quinn is suddenly exposed and, in Berlin, a new possibility presents itself. Quinn could be the convenient bride Micah needs…but can he be what she deserves?

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 Marriage That Made Her Queen by Kali Anthony

Posted March 8, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments

“I’m asking you to be my husband.”

Her kingdom depends on it!

After tragedy strikes, queen-to-be Lise is all alone. To claim her crown, she must wed.

And the man she must turn to is the self-made billionaire who made Lise believe in love before he shattered her heart—Rafe De Villiers.

For Rafe, Lise’s on-paper proposal should feel like a victory.

He’ll finally silence those who only see his humble roots.

Yet suddenly, winning back Lise’s trust seems more important. And he’ll have to secure it if passion is going to be part of their future…

Titles in the Behind the Palace Doors series include — The Marriage That Made Her Queen —♥— Engaged to London’s Wildest Billionaire —♥— Crowned for the King’s Secret —♥—

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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Designs on a Rancher by LaQuette

Posted March 7, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Modern Western Romance, Owned or Purchased, Series, Series Multi-Author, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She’s willing to give him everything in bed

But will she risk her career for passion?

Keely Tucker knows designing a showstopping wedding dress for a movie starlet is the career-making opportunity of a lifetime.

But Jacob Chatman has sent her focus into a tailspin!

When a blackout leaves her stranded with a rancher she can’t resist, their passion practically sets the sheets on fire. Jacob admires her drive…but is their hookup worth Keely risking her hard-earned ambitions for a life in Texas?

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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Detecting Secrets by Sami A. Abrams

Posted March 2, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Closed Bedroom Doors, Harlequin, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance, Trigger Warning! / 0 Comments

Tracking the scents of the missing

might be the only way to save them.

Partnered with her air-scent dog and Sheriff Dennis Monroe, marriage and family therapist Charlotte Bradley is desperate to put an end to a black-market baby smuggling ring in Anderson County.

Who is kidnapping the pregnant girls she counsels and taking their babies?

As Charlotte searches for answers, she and Dennis must dodge gunfire and deadly attacks.

But the sinister agenda they uncover just might include her.

Titles in the Deputies of Anderson County series include — Buried Cold Case —♥— Twin Murder Mix-Up —♥— Detecting Secrets —♥— Killer Christmas Evidence —♥—

This is a romance that includes no swearing and no sexual content (beyond kisses) – However, it is a Romantic Suspense, so implied (or actual violence) is a possibility.

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The Dangerous One by Lori Foster

Posted March 2, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Harlequin, HQN (Harlequin Digital), Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Being alone is what he wanted… All he needed was her.

Hunter Osborn left his family, his friends, and his job as a park ranger after uncovering a disturbing crime scene. Haunted by nightmares and harrowing memories, Hunter relocated to an isolated property near Triple Creek, Colorado, where he lives alone and keeps his interactions with people to a minimum.

Still, Hunter can spot trouble from a mile away, and when he encounters Jodi Bentley, he knows she’s trouble of the most tempting kind—even more tempting when she moves into the run-down cabin next door. Jodi is tough as nails, sexy as hell—and clearly struggles with her own traumatic past. Hunter tries to keep his distance, but when Jodi’s life is threatened, he can’t help being drawn out of his own darkness and into hers.

Titles in the Osborn Brothers series include — The Dangerous One —♥— The Fearless One —♥—

**Connection to The McKenzies of Ridge Trail series, those titles are — No Holding Back —◊— Stronger Than You Know —◊— Watching Over You —◊—

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 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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Targeting the Deputy by Delores Fossen

Posted February 22, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Owned or Purchased, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

 

A Texas deputy will do anything to save his son

Even work with his ex…

After narrowly escaping an attempt on his life, Deputy Leo Logan is stunned to learn that his ex Olivia Nash may have been set up to take the blame.

She’s fighting him for custody of their son, but would someone go that far and put his little boy in the crosshairs?

To catch a killer, he’ll have to keep them close—and risk falling for Olivia all over again.

Titles in the Mercy Ridge Lawmen series include — Her Child to Protect – Safeguarding the Surrogate – Targeting the Deputy – Pursued by the Sherrif –

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and 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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