Author: Marsha

One Winter’s Day by Laura Briggs

Posted October 9, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Spontaneous kisses, love at first sight, unpredictable sparks — the dreams of the hopeless romantic at heart. These things just didn’t have a place in Ama’s world…

Ama’s been baking ever since she can remember. Desserts, cakes, cookies – anything sweet, delicious and sinful.

Secretly she yearns for a different sort of passion in life though. And as she starts work on the biggest cake she has ever made – for a couple’s magical winter wedding – she realizes just how much she too dreams of falling in love.

But when Ama meets a motorcycle-riding bad boy who sets her pulse racing, she knows it can never be, because he’s her very traditional parents’ worst nightmare…

Do her family know best? Or can she trust her heart? And, as the snow begins to fall, will she ever find out what really does go into the recipe for true love?

The Sheriff’s Little Matchmaker by Carrie Nichols

Posted October 8, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

When teacher Sasha Honeycutt kisses a handsome cowboy in a bar on a dare, she never expects to see him again. To her surprise, though, he walks through the door of her classroom for a parent-teacher conference. Sheriff Remy Fontenot might be sexy as sin, but Sasha has no interest in falling for another police officer. Rose Creek, Texas is her fresh start after being “that poor widow.” Only, Remy’s precocious daughter has big plans for the two of them…

After their stolen kiss, Remy knows there’s a sexy woman hiding under that school marm charm. When fate—aka his seven-year-old—keeps putting her in his path, he decides to take it as a sign. His daughter needs a mom, and the intriguing, beautiful Sasha is perfect for the role. Not to mention their chemistry is off the charts. Unfortunately, he’s set his sights on the one woman in town who has no interest in falling for another man with a badge.

Titles in the Rose Creek, Texas series include: The Sheriff’s Little Matchmaker –

Christmas on Mistletoe Lane by Annie Rains

Posted October 8, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Christmas is coming to the North Carolina mountains, and the air is fresh and crisp and filled with promise. After the devastating loss of her job in the big city, the small town of Sweetwater Springs feels like heaven to Kaitlyn Russo. She’s inherited her grandparents’ charming (if a little rundown) bed and breakfast, and it’s just the new lease on life she needs. Only “heaven” comes with a catch-and a handsome and completely infuriating one at that.

After what he hopes will be a quick trip, Mitch Hargrove wants nothing more than to put his hometown in the rear-view mirror. But his plans get derailed when he learns he’s now half-owner of the Sweetwater B&B. The fact that he’s given only two months to make the inn a success is a huge problem, but it’s his pretty-and incredibly headstrong-partner who’s the real challenge. With the holiday fast approaching and a grand re-opening looming, will Mitch keep running from the ghosts of Christmas past . . . or will he realize the true gift he’s been given?

Titles in the Sweetwater Springs series include: Christmas on Mistletoe Lane –

Includes the bonus short story “Midnight Clear” by Hope Ramsay!

A Coldwater Warm Hearts Christmas by Lexi Eddings

Posted October 6, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

It’s hard to be the new girl in town, especially around the holidays. But when the town is Coldwater Cove, Oklahoma, there are plenty of folks willing to welcome you–and lovingly meddle in your
life . . .

High school English teacher Angie Holloway has been in this little Ozark hamlet for a few years, but she still feels like an outsider. And with no family of her own and single to boot, she’s rusty when it comes to opening her heart. Nevertheless, she’s been drafted to direct the annual Christmas pageant–whether she likes it or not. As for her assistant, that job’s been handed to Seth Parker. He may be smoking hot, but the brawny construction engineer is definitely not her type. After all, she loves literature, he “reads” blueprints . . .

While Angie tries to put a new spin on the show, and Seth tries to tolerate her correcting his grammar, they both resist the locals who insist on pushing them together. But when Seth finds her copy of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility–marked up with her revealing comments–he can’t resist trying to romance her using his newfound knowledge. And Angie is surprised to find that this big, handsome lug can read her like a storybook hero . .

Titles in the Coldwater series include: The Coldwater Warm Hearts Club – A Coldwater Warm Hearts Wedding – A Coldwater Warm Hearts Christmas –

Stacking the Shelves #4

Posted October 6, 2018 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 4 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 above or the graphic to discover what this fun event is all about.

Books Added to My Shelves This Week

So this week I discovered BookBub – well, I knew about it but this last weekend I went over to check it out, and guys, I am in so much financial troubles now! (giggles like a kid in a candy store). I do love that so many authors will put their first book in a series up there (and other places) at no cost. That lets me decide if I’m going to invest time and money in another series. And let’s be real, I usually do. But I have to be careful or my TBR is going to go from mountainous to a full mountain range. Not even going to list those books ‘cos I went kinda crazy this first time.

I did pick up the newest Eve & Roarke in Leverage in Death

And RayAnne Thayne’s Season of Wonder

A Tall, Dark Cowboy Christmas by Maisey Yates

And, of course, Hot Winter Nights by Jill Shalvis

Actually, I sorta behaved myself this week – if you don’t count the no cost ones. 🙂 Picked up a couple titles from NetGalley – and, of course, my Kindle Unlimited replacements, but those are usually short novellas that don’t take much time at all to read.

I probably won’t get off so easy next week because I’m on the search for Halloween themed books.

Hope you found some amazing reads this week!

Lock, Stock & Jingle Bells by Donna Kauffman

Posted October 5, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

The best holiday gifts aren’t always under the tree . . .

Holly hates the yuletide season more than ever since she received her very early inheritance: her mother’s Christmas novelty store.

Now she has to put her life on hold to deal with the shop, while her parents settle into their busy sunny Florida retirement.

But Holly’s childhood pal, Sean, is determined to warm her up—to Christmas and to him. When they uncover a diary concealing secrets involving both their families, this could be the Christmas that changes their lives forever . . .

Titles in the Hamilton Christmas series include: Unleashed – Lock, Stock & Jingle Bells – Naughty But Nice

Lock, Stock & Jungle Bells was originally published in the Kissing Santa Claus anthology.

Right All Along by Heather Heyford

Posted October 5, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

These star-crossed lovers could be the perfect pairing!

From the time they were in grade school, graphic designer Harley Miller-Jones believed that Jack Friestatt was her destiny–until she was blindsided by Jack’s sudden engagement to another, right after high school graduation. Ten years have passed. Now Harley’s back in Ribbon Ridge, successful beyond expectation, intent on buying a bed and breakfast–an independent woman ready for the next chapter in her life.

Jack Friestatt has his hands full managing his winery, precocious twin daughters, and an iron-handed family matriarch. But behind the gentleman farmer’s handsome exterior beats an empty heart. Life has taught Jack some tough lessons and now the lonely widower is ready for a new life partner. But has he learned enough to win back the woman whose world he once turned upside down?

Titles in the Willamette Valley series include: The Sweet Spot – First Comes Love – Right All Along –

Cowboy Honor by Carolyn Brown

Posted October 4, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Patience was never one of her virtues. After her SUV runs off the road in the middle of a Texas blizzard and her cell stops working, Claire Mason is about to snap. Getting back home to Oklahoma with her four-year-old niece is top priority. And lucky for her, help comes in the form of a true Texas cowboy…

Levi Jackson has always been a sucker for strays. So he can’t help getting involved when he comes across Claire and her little niece shivering in the cold. By offering them a place to stay until her car is fixed, he can make sure the two are taken care of – and get to know the sassy Claire better.

What starts as something awkward and temporary starts feeling cozier by the minute. And soon Levi is hoping he can convince Claire she has a permanent place in his heart.

Titles in the Longhorn Canyon series include: Cowboy Bold – Cowboy Honor – Cowboy Brave –

Plus, bonus story “O Little Town of Bramble” by Katie Lane!
All Ethan Miller wants for Christmas is to celebrate in Bramble, Texas, with family and friends. But when his childhood neighbor comes home for the holiday, Ethan realizes that the girl-next-door could be the girl of his dreams.

Sweet Home Montana by Lynne Marshall

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

Entrepreneur Wade Conrad is called home to act as a temporary guardian for his teenage half-brother, who’s acting out and needs strong guidance. Wade feels they are both floundering, so he seeks help for Brent at Healing Heart Acres, an equine therapy center.

Erin Chase has been working as an equine therapist since her fiancé called off their wedding with no explanation three years ago. She personally enjoys the peace found through animal therapy and believes in passing on the gift. When Erin meets Wade, she’s instantly drawn to his concern for his brother, as well as his kindness and charm.

Wade treasures time spent with Erin. They both long for more, but Wade’s leaving for California soon and his brother’s needs come first. Will he take a chance on love before it’s too late?

Titles in the Charity, Montana series include: Her Baby, His Love – Their Christmas Miracle – Sweet Home Montana –

No Ordinary Texas Billionaire by Eve Gaddy

Posted October 4, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

He broke the mold

Billionaire inventor Levi Chapman prefers his old friends and his small Texas hometown to nightlife on the celebrity circuit. Only one woman ever touched his heart—architect Dana DeLong. But despite the passion between them, Dana’s drive to succeed at her job in the city, a place that drains his soul, broke them apart. After Dana returns to Whiskey River for a project, they manage to avoid each other. But when Levi’s Green Beret brother is injured in combat, Levi’s need to care for him compels him to turn to Dana.

She broke his heart

A job remodeling Devil’s Rock airport lures Dana DeLong back to Whiskey River, home of the lover she never got over. Though they mutually decided to remain apart, when Levi asks her to tap her specialty, designing accessible housing, to help his disabled veteran brother, she can’t refuse. Passion still burns bright between them and soon they succumb to their desires.

Life has changed them both, but is the love they share now enough to overcome the differences that drove them apart?

Titles in the Devil’s Rock at Whiskey River series include: Rebel Pilot, Texas Doctor – His Best Friend’s Sister – No Ordinary Texas Billionaire

Just this Once by Mira Lyn Kelly

Posted October 2, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

He can’t have her.
So he moves in with her…
What could possibly go wrong?

As heir to a chain of luxury hotels, Sean Wyse III always gets what he wants. So when he sees a freeloading roommate taking advantage of his spunky best friend, Molly Brandt, he doesn’t hesitate to step in. He kicks out the roommate…and moves himself in.

Molly loves quality time with Sean, but spending nights with him one wall away threatens to wake the crush she thought she’d gotten over. A crush Sean knows nothing about, which might be a problem…considering how hard Sean’s been working never to think of Molly that way.

Titles in The Wedding Date series include: May The Best Man Win – The Wedding Date Bargain – Just This Once – The Decoy Date