Author: Marsha

A Marvell Country Christmas by Jeannie Watt

Posted November 7, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Murphy Anderson is coming home for Christmas…

And as soon as she arrives, she’s putting the family ranch on the market. Her plan is to get in, get out, and head back to the city, where she belongs. Growing up on the hardscrabble property next door to the prosperous Marvell Ranch, and being constantly reminded of everything she didn’t have, left her with no love for ranching, or her handsome neighbors—especially Cody Marvell, who always rubbed her the wrong way. And maybe that’s why, when Cody shows an interest in the ranch, she hesitates to sell.

Cody Marvell has a way with people…unless that person is Murphy Anderson. Cody never understood what she was dealing with when they were younger. Murphy had a hard time while growing up, with no mom and a cold-hearted father. He made some mistakes, which he now regrets. He wants her ranch, and more than that, he wants her.

When a Christmas flood makes Murphy’s home uninhabitable, he invites her to stay at the Marvell Ranch. With the help of country Christmas magic, Cody hopes she’ll start to see him with new eyes.

Titles in the Men of Marvell Ranch series include: The Cowboy’s Last Rodeo – A Marvell Country Christmas –

Never Let Me Fall by Abbie Roads

Posted November 6, 2018 by Marsha in Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

Seeing is believing…

Thomas Brown can’t see color, but he can see people’s true souls. His abilities allow him to work with criminal investigators and deliver justice to families of the wronged. And he’s starting to accept that his life will forever be in black and white…

Then he encounters Helena Grayse, and everything changes. She brings vibrant color to his world, and he brings acceptance and belief to hers. But Helena’s past is quickly catching up with her, and Thomas is in the crosshairs.

As an enemy hidden in plain sight threatens their every move, they’ll have to rely on their love to beat the darkness

Titles in the Fatal Dreams series include: Race the Darkness – Hunt the Dawn – Never Let Me Fall –

Exclusive / A Touch of Heaven by Samantha Chase

Posted November 4, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Exclusive
When little-known writer Taylor Scott is granted two weeks to interview a famous reclusive author, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. So is the chance to rekindle her friendship with Mike Greene, who happens to be the author’s assistant. But as feelings deepen and time winds down, Taylor will have to choose between the story that could launch her career and an unexpected chance at love.

A Touch of Heaven
As Regan Amerson makes the emotional decision to sell their family home, her mother wins a home makeover from a reality TV show. Regan is furious, and jaded host Sawyer Bennett isn’t thrilled either. That is, until he meets Regan–and finds himself enamored by the fiercely independent beauty. She may want nothing to do with him, but Sawyer isn’t one to give up easily…

Wait Until Dark by Kat Martin

Posted November 4, 2018 by Marsha in Harlequin, Mystery, Series / 0 Comments

Private investigator Jonah Wolfe knows trouble when he sees it. So when April Vale storms into his office at Maximum Security, all his warning signs flash red.

April’s been accused of murder, except she has no memory of how she woke up in her coworker’s bed—drenched in his blood, as he was shot with her gun.

As the campaign manager for the mayor, April’s job and life are on the line if she doesn’t figure out who’s trying to frame her. But the clock is ticking, and the pair must find the murderer…before April winds up dead.

Titles in the Maximum Security series include: Wait Until Dark (prequel) – The Conspiracy –

Stacking the Shelves (#5)

Posted November 3, 2018 by Marsha in Discussion Post / 2 Comments

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and Reading Reality. If you’d like to take part simply click on those links or the graphic to discover what this fun event is all about.

Books Added to My Shelves This Week

October 28, 2018 thru November 3, 2018

It’s been a very quiet week on the spending money on books or NetGalley ARCs for me. Life happened – a ton of reviews to get up for publication days this past week (they’re scheduled in advance but the linking to Amazon and such is done on pub. day) – my son had another Spinraza treatment (for Spinal Muscular Atrophy) and that didn’t go well so tending to him… so my haul this week is rather small but still looking forward to diving into them.

I’m addicted to Heather Grahams’s Krewe of Hunters series — Paranormal anything is my first love in reading – so picked up Echoes of Evil

My pre-order in the multi-author series Return of the Blackwell Brothers arrived – so added The Rancher’s Fake Fiancee by Amy Vastine

And picked up two books in Melissa Fosters ‘Whiskey series – also added Tru Blue and Truly, Madly Whiskey

Plus there might have been a few Bookbub deals gathered up… I’m so bad with those free or 99 cent deals but I rarely pass up the good ones.

And of course, I rotated some books on my Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Here are the covers – and if you’d like to check out the blurbs they are linked over to Goodreads.

That’s it for this week. Hope you found some fantastic reads for your ever growing TBR pile. 🙂

Luke’s Gift by Kaylie Newell

Posted November 1, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

After serving in the Army, Luke Harlow returns home in time for the holidays to help his brothers raise their twelve-year-old half-sister. With his new job as Marietta’s police officer, Luke finds himself in the middle of a festive mystery that the entire town will want solved before Christmas morning.

Mary Best is Marietta Courier’s most promising young reporter. When she starts spending time with sexy Luke Harlow to write an article about his heroic military service, she begins to suspect there’s more to this new police recruit than meets the eye. He’s kind, generous, and very mysterious. When anonymous gifts start appearing around town for people in need, Mary knows there’s a story there. A magical one. It doesn’t take long for the breadcrumbs to lead right back to Luke.

As the gifts pile up, so does everyone’s urge to unmask Marietta’s secret Santa. Luke is deeply private, and Mary is deeply curious- opposites who’ll find themselves tumbling toward each other amidst the snowy backdrop of a town fully embraced in the spirit of Christmas. But when Mary uncovers Luke’s secret, will she be able to bury her reporter’s instincts for the sake of love? And will Luke finally be able to trust someone with his heart?

Titles in The Harlow Brothers series include: Tanner’s Promise – Luke’s Gift –

Wolf Rising by Paige Tyler

Posted October 31, 2018 by Marsha in Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

Werewolf SWAT Officer Jayden Brooks has yet to meet The One—but when he rescues teacher Selena Rosa from a hostage situation at her high school, he knows he’s in trouble. Her scent is irresistible.

There’s a reason for that powerful scent—and it isn’t an expensive perfume. Thanks to the traumatizing events at the school, the werewolf gene flipped on and Selena’s going through the change. Even scarier, she’s on track to become an omega—an out-of-control and violent breed. It’s going to take everything Brooks has if he wants any chance to pull her back from the edge…and ultimately win her heart.

Titles in the SWAT: (Special Wolf Alpha Team)series include: Hungry Like The Wolf – Wolf Trouble – In The Company of Wolves – To Love A Wolf -Wolf Unleashed – Wolf Hunt – Wolf Hunger –

Christmas on Cape Cod by Nan Rossiter

Posted October 31, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

With Christmas just around the corner, Asa Coleman has his hands full keeping up with his young son Noah’s rambunctious spirit. Whether he’s playing Santa or keeping a furry surprise under wraps, the joy Asa feels in Noah’s delight is all he could ask for as a single father.

His best friend Maddie Carlson has been more than helpful throughout the season’s sometimes overwhelming rush of activities, and she can’t help but see how well she fits into their lives. But as always, something holds Asa back from accepting the happiness he deserves.

Except this year, when it’s time to open gifts, something special might surprise them all . .

Christmas on Cape Cod has a connections to characters introduced in The Gin & Chowder Club. Not necessary to have read the earlier work to enjoy this one – but know there is a connection.

The Corner of Holly and Ivy by Debbie Mason

Posted October 31, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Sometimes love is just around the corner . . .

With her dreams of being a wedding dress designer suddenly over, Arianna Bell isn’t expecting a holly jolly Christmas. Instead, her heart feels about three sizes too small. That is until her high school sweetheart Connor Gallagher returns to town and she finds his mere presence still makes her pulse race. But just when she starts dreaming of kissing under the mistletoe, he announces that he will be her opponent in the upcoming mayoral race….

Hot-shot attorney Connor Gallagher has something to prove. He’s tired of playing runner-up to his high-achieving brothers. So when the opportunity to enter the campaign comes up, he takes it. Even if it means running against the only woman he’s ever loved. But with a little help from Harmony Harbor’s local matchmakers and a lot of holiday cheer, Connor and Arianna may just get the happy ever after they both deserve.

Titles in the Harmony Harbor series include: Mistletoe Cottage – Christmas with an Angel – Starlight Bridge – Primrose Lane – Sugarplum Way – Driftwood Cove – Sandpiper Shore – The Corner of Holly and Ivy –

Christmas Angel by Kat Martin

Posted October 31, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Historical Romance / 0 Comments

Dear Readers,
This story was inspired by a trip to Savannah. I visited one of the area’s Civil War forts and became fascinated by the discovery that General Sherman and his men had arrived in a conquered Savannah on Christmas Eve. What sort of Christmas could they have had? From there, my imagination
took over . . . I hope you enjoy reading Josh and Angel’s story as much I enjoyed writing it. Kat Martin

Despite having been on opposite sides of the war, Yankee doctor Josh Coltrane is unprepared for the continued bitterness of his long-lost love, Angel Summers. Can these two former sweethearts learn to forgive and forget the past?

This short Christmas story previously appeared in the Christmas anthology No Place Like Home published in 2013

Christmas at First Creek Farm by Joss Wood

Posted October 30, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Modern Western Romance / 0 Comments

Closing in on thirty, Fia Price craves a new and more meaningful direction for her life. Walking away from her successful modeling career, she heads to Texas for the Christmas holidays to inspect a small ranch she and her brothers have recently inherited. Sorting through her great aunt’s bulging cottage gives Fia the time and space to consider a new career, but since her brothers want to sell the property, her time in Texas is limited. But when she meets Gib Donovan and his adorable young son, living in Texas suddenly becomes so much more attractive. And as they spend time together in the weeks leading up to Christmas, Fia discovers her new career but also finds herself wanting to say yes to so much more than a land sale—if she can find the courage to start a new, completely different life.

Sexy cowboy and rancher Gib Donovan wants to focus on his son and his ranch. Fia Price with her beauty, sparkle and sense of fun is making that near impossible. She’s waking up parts of him that he hoped would stay asleep forever. He doesn’t want to hope again. Or lust. Or trust. And he definitely thinks love is off the table, but with Fia, everything seems possible—a magical Christmas for his son, and a new future for them both.

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