Author: Marsha

Daughter of the House by Victoria Cornwall

Posted April 17, 2019 by Marsha in Historical Romance, Series / 0 Comments

The daughter of the house is often overlooked …

Evelyn Pendragon is spirited but lonely, and largely ignored by her parents whose attentions are taken up with her brother, Nicholas: the expected heir to the family’s Cornish estate and the one who will carry on the Pendragon name.

Stifled by her aristocratic existence, Evelyn finds companionship in an unlikely place when she befriends Drake Vennor, an apprentice gardener on the estate.

But When Evelyn’s life is thrown into turmoil by a tragedy, she realizes just how much she has come to rely on Drake. Will family expectations and the burden of the Pendragon name mean she must turn her back on him when she needs him the most?

Titles in the Cornish Tales series include — The Thief’s Daughter – The Captain’s Daughter – The Daughter of River Valley – A Daughter’s Christmas Wish – Daughter of the House

One Night for Seduction by Erica Ridley

Posted April 17, 2019 by Marsha in Historical Romance, Multi-Author Series, Regency Romance / 0 Comments

Meet the unforgettable men of London’s most notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke. Seductively handsome, with charm and wit to spare, one night with these rakes and rogues will never be enough…

When the Wicked Duke dares the Duke of Colehaven to find a suitor for an unmanageable ward, Cole immediately accepts. He’s on a winning streak, and besides, how unmarriageable can a pretty young lady be? He appoints himself bodyguard and duenna, only to discover his own desires may be the greatest danger of all.

Supposed wallflower Diana Middleton lives a double life, bringing dishonest businessmen to justice. Shaking off a meddling duke should be child’s play. Yet the more they lock horns, the more she wants to lock lips. Her scandalous secrets would derail his political career. But surely there’s no harm in one little seduction…

Titles in the Wicked Dukes Club alternating author series include — One Night for Seduction by Erica Ridley – One Night of Surrender by Darcy Burke – One Night of Passion by Erica Ridley – One Night of Scandal by Darcy Burke – One Night to Remember by Erica Ridley – One Night of Temptation by Darcy Burke

The Cowboy Next Door by R. C. Ryan

Posted April 14, 2019 by Marsha in Modern Western Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Penny Cash is down on her luck. Her dream is to become a teacher, but finding a school with an open position is proving to be difficult. In need of money, Penny accepts a job as a housekeeper at the Monroe Ranch. She’s not one to shy away from hard work, but Penny didn’t realize how tough it would be to resist the sexy cowboy who’s now her boss.

Bad boy Sam Monroe has no intention of ever getting tied down. But from the moment Penny begins working at the ranch, there’s nothing he enjoys more than getting under her skin. And before too long, he finds himself flirting with forever. So when Penny’s little brother comes to town and gets involved with the wrong people, Sam will stop at nothing to protect the woman he’s coming to love–and the family she holds dear.

Titles in the Montana Strong series include – Cowboy on My Mind – The Cowboy Next Door –

Also includes the bonus novella Saved by the Cowboy by A.J. Pine

Shot in the Dark by Tracy Solheim

Posted April 14, 2019 by Marsha in Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

If there’s anything zoologist Josslyn Benoit abhors more than guns, its poachers. When an African “fact-finding” mission with a wildlife conservationist group results in one of their members being shot, Josslyn and the team must escape for their lives through the jungle. In order to obtain sanctuary from the local government, Josslyn calls in a favor from her older half-sister, the First Lady of the United States.

After suffering an injury in the line of duty, Adam Lockett, commander of the Secret Service’s elite team of snipers, is forced to work on a boring protective detail. Making matters worse, he’s assigned to guard the First Lady’s wild-child younger sister, a woman hell-bent on ditching her detail every opportunity she gets. Still, Adam is determined to bide his time until he is cleared by the doctors to return to the job he’s best at, even if the tree-hugging pacifist with the smoky eyes makes his job difficult.

Can these two opposites find happiness? Or is it just a shot in the dark?

Titles in the Men of the Secret Service series include — A Recipe for Disaster – Shot in the Dark –

Heart of the Texas Doctor by Eve Gaddy

Posted April 14, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Opposites attract…

Graham McBride is a cardiothoracic surgeon and the eldest of the McBride siblings. Dedicated, hardworking, traditional, and oh, yeah, hot. But Graham married young and divorced, and is now convinced no woman will tolerate his dedication to his career. When he meets Bella Benson at a party he’s immediately attracted to her, probably because she’s totally different from any woman he’s ever dated.

…but can they stay together?

Bella owns one of the local hair salons. She’s young, hardworking, successful and unconventional. And to Graham, there’s no denying that, from the tips of her rainbow-colored hair to the soles of her fancy turquoise cowboy boots, Bella Benson is smokin’.

Bella is no more interested in getting serious than Graham. After all, other than a sizzling physical attraction, they don’t have a lot in common. But oh, that sizzle! Irresistible right? So they jump into the fire, both confident they can keep their emotions in check. Love and passion rarely stick with a plan, and while Graham has expertise in repairing hearts, he is disastrously clueless figuring out his own. Can he prove to Bella that he’s worth the risk?

Titles in the Heart of Texas series include — Heart of the Texas Doctor –

Lone Star Protector by Jennie Jones

Posted April 9, 2019 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

If you don’t fight for what you love, you won’t know what you’ve lost

When Lauren Mackillop’s shady business partner gambles away her small business, she heads home to Surrender in Calamity Valley, Texas, to lick her wounds and plan her next move. But she walks straight into another battle to thwart a development company’s scheme to take over their charming Texas haven. Determined to safeguard her town, her senses are on alert when the sexy stranger she flirted with while briefly stranded at LAX turns up as the new owner of the saloon. Something’s going on, and this time, Lauren isn’t going to give in without a fight.

Mark Sterrett has trouble on his heels and more on the way. To protect his family’s reputation from ruin he’s been tasked with ensuring this land deal goes through. But he’s up against more than he bargained for. Making his life more complicated, he’s drawn to the intriguing and enticing Lauren and as their attraction simmers and the threat to the town heightens, Mark wonders if he can get through the next two weeks with his conscience and his heart intact.

Titles in the Calamity Valley series include — Lone Star Hero – Lone Star Protector –

Fierce Justice by Piper J. Drake

Posted April 9, 2019 by Marsha in Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

As a K9 handler on the Search and Protect team, Arin Siri needs to be where the action is–and right now that’s investigating a trafficking operation in Hawaii. When an enemy from her past shows up bleeding, she’s torn between the desire to patch Jason up or put more holes in him. Then again, the hotshot mercenary could be the person she needs to bust open her case.

Jason Landon’s team had always been about taking the contract, getting paid, and not asking questions. But after his last mission went south, he started to get curious. His questions quickly drove him out of his mercenary group and off the grid. Now, the only people he can think of to help him are the Search and Protect team — and the dark beauty who is as ready to kill him as she is to bed him. And he’s totally ready to risk the former for the chance at the latter. But he isn’t the only person with a target on his back. Arin’s in danger too, and he’ll do everything he can to keep her safe.

Titles in the True Heroes series include — Extreme Honor – Ultimate Courage – Absolute Trust – Winter Valor (#3.5) – Total Bravery – Fierce Justice

Believe in Me by Ella Quinn

Posted April 9, 2019 by Marsha in Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Even the Worthington least likely to wed may find her perfect match . . .

Marriage has worked out quite nicely for her older sisters, yet Lady Augusta Vivers is certain it would end her studies in languages and geography, and stop her from traveling. But when her mother thwarts her plan to attend the only university in Europe that accepts women—in Italy—she is forced to agree to one London Season. Spending her time at parties proves an empty diversion—until she encounters the well-traveled Lord Phineas Carter-Wood. Still, Europe awaits . . .

Phineas has studied architecture all over the world, yet Augusta is his most intriguing discovery yet. How can he resist a woman who loves maps and far-off lands? But her longing for all things foreign hinders any hope of courtship. When he learns her cousins have offered a trip to Europe, he secretly arranges to join their party. For he is determined to show Augusta that a real union is a thrilling adventure of its own. And when their journey is beset by dangerous obstacles, he gets far more opportunity than he bargained for . . .

Titles in The Worthingtons series include — Three Weeks To Wed – When A Marquis Chooses A Bride – The Second Time Around(#2.5) -It Started With A Kiss – The Marquis and I – You Never Forget Your First Earl – I’ll Always Love You (#5.5) – Believe in Me –

Colton Baby Rescue by Marie Ferreralla

Posted April 9, 2019 by Marsha in Harlequin, Modern Western Romance, Multi-Author Series, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

Carson Gage has a crime to solve—the murder of his brother—and his number-one suspect is his archenemy, Serena Colton.

The Coltons and Gages have feuded for generations; Carson is convinced the cowgirl is hiding his prime suspect on her ranch.

But the beauty and her baby stir unwelcome yearnings in his calloused heart. After all, Carson has learned the hard way what vulnerability can cost.

When Serena and her child become targets of a mysterious assailant, Carson’s protective urges take over. Can an irresistible attraction prove stronger than old family hatreds and help them capture a criminal?

Colton Baby Rescue by Marie Ferrarella is the 1st story in the multi-author series, The Coltons of Red Ridge. For a complete list of titles, authors and review links please visit The Coltons of Red Ridge page.

Challenging the Cowboy by Jeannie Watt

Posted April 8, 2019 by Marsha in Modern Western Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Zach Marvell’s word is the law on the ranch — or it was until she showed up.

Zach Marvell’s been running the family Marvell Ranch without interference since he was fifteen, but when Finley James arrives for her sister’s wedding and proceeds to ask questions, give advice and tell him a few unpleasant facts about himself, he’s annoyed. And then intrigued.

Horse trainer Finley James has been perfectly happy floating from job to job until her parents sell the family ranch in Nevada and she no longer has a safety net. She’s not worried as she’s landed a job at a top horse training facility, but that lasts less than a week when Finley, who’s never held back her opinions, tells a wealthy client a truth he doesn’t want to hear. Hat in hand she returns to Marvel Ranch hoping Zach will give her a short term job until she can figure out her next move. Finley knows promising to not interfere or makes waves will be tough.

Who knew keeping her hands and her heart to herself would be her biggest challenge?

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

Spring at Taigh Fallon by Kirsty Ferry

Posted April 7, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

From old secrets come new beginnings …

When Angel Tempest finds out that her best friend Zac has inherited a Scottish mansion, Taigh Fallon, from his great aunt, she immediately offers to go and visit it with him. It will mean closing up her jet jewelry shop in Whitby for a few days but the prospect of a spring trip to the Scottish Highlands is too tempting.

Then Kyle, Zac’s estranged and slightly grumpy Canadian cousin, unexpectedly turns up at Taigh Fallon, and events take a strange turn as the long-kept secrets of the old house begin to reveal themselves …

Titles in the Tempest Sisters series include — Summer at Carrick Park – Spring at Taigh Fallon –