Author: Marsha

The Cowboy’s Wedding Proposal by Melinda Curtis

Posted April 1, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Modern Western Romance, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

What’s sweeter than chocolate?  A second chance at love!

Single mom Tillie Powell has spent enough time getting over Keith Morgan and his misguided marriage proposal six years earlier. All she wants now is to be the perfect maid of honor to her cousin, proving to her uncle that she’s ready for the ranch manager job, which will support her daughter, Shay, in the process.

But best man Keith suddenly seems to be everywhere she is, helping with wedding tasks and annoyingly winning over Shay. As the big event draws closer, Tillie must decide if she’s finally ready to hear Keith’s side of the story—and let his love in.

Titles in The Cowboy Academy series include:  A Cowboy Worth Waiting For* ~ A Cowboy’s Fourth of July* ~ A Cowboy Christmas Carol*~ A Cowboy for the Twins* ~ The Rodeo Star’s Reunion* ~ Cowboy Santa* ~ The Cowboy’s Wedding Proposal (ARC) ~ Country Fair Cowboy (ARC) ~ The Christmas Cowboy* ~ Winning the Bull Rider’s Heart (ARC) ~

This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.

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Carnival Cold Case by R. Barri Flowers

Posted April 1, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Crime, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Mystery, NetGalley, Series, This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

His mind should be on the case…  But he can’t stop thinking of her

When Stefanie Nguyen discovers a dead body at the annual Founder’s Day celebration, police detective Campbell Sawyer picks up the case.

Could the murder be related to a cold case his father worked? Or to a sinister cult?

Despite his goal of keeping things strictly business, Campbell is deeply drawn to Stefanie as he investigates the mystery. Can he keep her safe as the danger escalates?

Titles in the Criminal Case Files series include:  Explosion at the Marina ~ Carnival Cold Case ~ Targeted at Christmas ~ Ranger in Pursuit ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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An Amish Widow’s Hope by Pamela Desmond Wright

Posted April 1, 2026 by Marsha in Amish Romance, Author ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments

Regrets from the past… could lead to a chance for redemption…

After a terrifying break-in, widowed dressmaker Isla Stohl finds herself leaning on town sheriff Evan Miller.

Sixteen years ago, Evan chose a law enforcement career over her and their Texas Amish community, and now he’s determined to make amends.

Evan vows to keep Isla and her two children safe, but old feelings begin to arise once more.

As he’s drawn back to his heritage and faith, he must decide if he can leave behind the life he built for himself in the Englisch world for the woman he’s never been able to let go of.

Titles in the Texas Amish Brides series include: The Cowboy’s Amish Haven ~ Bonding Over the Amish Baby ~ Her Surprise Amish Match ~ Her Amish Refuge ~ An Amish Widow’s Hope ~

This is a sweet, no-spice romance. Tension and kisses might be involved.

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Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf by Isabelle Taylor

Posted April 1, 2026 by Marsha in Harlequin, NetGalley, Paranormal Romance, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Welcome to Claw Haven, where monsters go to find some peace and quiet.

Spoiled heiress Luna Stack is meant to be sipping mai tais on a beach with her fun-loving fiancé. Instead, a snowstorm strands her in Claw Haven, Alaska, a cozy town full of monsters living the quiet life. At least the werewolf innkeeper’s hot—until he opens his mouth.

Luna’s more than ready to leave the grumpy wolf and his decrepit inn behind as soon as the snow clears, but when a potion mishap bonds the two of them together, she resigns herself to staying in Claw Haven, just for a little while.

She’s only “werewolf” married, though, not married married, like, legally. No big deal.

Oliver Musgrove wants nothing to do with his new “wife.” He has annoying, friendly townsfolk to ignore, and he’s lost his ability to shift, which means his alpha ambitions are currently on hold.

Unfortunately, no matter how much Oliver wants to keep his distance from Luna, the bond says otherwise. Even though the two can’t stand each other, maybe they can stop bickering long enough to explore the magical spark between them…

After all, what’s a little knotting between enemies?

Titles in the Claw Haven series include:  Addidentally Wedded to a Werewolf ~ Christmas with a Chimera ~ Only One for the Orc ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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Dangerous Game by Sandra Owens

Posted March 31, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Trilogy / 2 Comments

She just revealed that he’s a father…  And his child is missing.

Within moments of discovering that his unforgettable one-night stand years ago resulted in a baby, Cooper Devlin learns his daughter has been kidnapped.

Cooper and his two friends are the Phoenix Three, an organization specializing in finding missing children. Kendall Hart has contacted him because she needs his expertise to save their child.

Then the kidnapper communicates that Kendall is the next target.

As Cooper’s love for Kendall and their child deepens, his mission to capture the kidnapper and keep his family safe becomes the most important one of his life.

Titles in The Phoenix Three series include:  Dangerous Secret* ~ Dangerous Affair* ~ Dangerous Game^ ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

Trigger Possibility: Kidnapping & PTSD

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Fallen Hero by Riley Edwards

Posted March 31, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Seasoned Romance, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Former Navy SEAL Mason Hughes locked his heart away years ago after a devastating betrayal. Now his iron control serves him well on dangerous missions…until a high-stakes operation in Dubai brings him face to face with the enigmatic Calista Ventura.

Calista is on a mission for vengeance, and the last thing she needs is the tempting distraction of the infuriating yet irresistible Mason. But when their missions become dangerously entangled, she finds herself relying on his lethal skills to stay alive.

As they work to expose an international trafficking ring, the heat between them becomes impossible to deny. Mason’s protective instincts war with Calista’s need to handle things alone. But in a world of deadly secrets and powerful enemies, trusting the wrong person could be fatal.

When Calista’s past catches up with them both, they’ll have to decide if the chance at love is worth risking everything they’ve fought to protect.

Titles in the Downrange series include:  Fixed Asset ~ Fallen Hero ~ Direct Action (9/2026) ~

Trigger Warning

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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The Final Storm by Fern Michaels

Posted March 31, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Kensington Books, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Standalone, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments

In her award-winning wildlife photographs, Charlotte Gray captures all the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Far better to focus on breathtaking landscapes than to turn the lens on her own painful childhood and the uncaring mother she left behind in Florida. Piece by piece, Charlotte has built a new, independent life, one she’s eager to protect.

A chance encounter on assignment in Las Vegas sparks an intriguing relationship, and for the first time, Charlotte impulsively follows her heart. But along with love and fresh beginnings comes a trove of secrets about her new husband. And someone in his past is determined to upend Charlotte’s happiness by threatening what she cares about most.

After everything she’s weathered, Charlotte is about to face the task of rebuilding her life yet again. But this time she’s doing it with hard-won strength, experience, and the wisdom to know when to forgive, when to let go, and how to walk into the sunshine and claim the support and love she deserves . . .

~Standalone~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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Catch Up Time

Posted March 31, 2026 by Marsha in Discussion Post / 0 Comments

Life got chaotic and hectic on several fronts for me in February and March.  There’s no sense in going into details… the plain fact is that I’m now catching up on overdue ARC reviews.  I apologize to the authors and publishing houses, but this was unavoidable.   And sometimes real life gets in the way of other, more pleasurable things.  

Those reviews will be added over the next few days.  I’ve read the books; writing up the reviews is what takes a bit of time.

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Springtime in Bayberry by Jennifer Faye

Posted March 18, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

She’s excited about her best friend’s upcoming wedding. He’s attempting to stop it.

Abby Clark, owner of the Steaming Brew coffeeshop, can’t imagine living anywhere but in Bayberry, Vermont. Her family, friends, and business are all there. At the moment, her small town life appears idyllic. Then the door to the coffeeshop opens, and the most annoying man enters…

Brad Pearson is co-owner of Rumor Quill Media. When he learns that his best friend, as well as his business partner, is uprooting his life in Chicago to move permanently to Bayberry, Brad jumps on the next plane.

He has to talk some sense into his friend. However, his plans get waylaid by the most exasperating barista.

It’s definitely going to be a chaotic journey to “I do” as sparks fly between the best man and maid-of-honor!

Titles in the Bayberry, Vermont series include: Christmas in Bayberry ~ Valentine’s in Bayberry ~ Rumors in Bayberry ~ Springtime in Bayberry ~

This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.

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Make Me Yours, Cowboy by Kristine Lynn

Posted March 17, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Suspense, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Jace Michaels, Hollywood’s favorite cowboy, may have been born with dust on his boots, but he never expected his return to Banberry, Montana, would mean more than selling the family ranch. But a shadowy real estate investor is threatening to transform his hometown with soulless commercial projects, and Jace surprises himself by staying to fight for Banberry’s future—and teaming up with the last person he expected.

Aurelie Gardinier has built a new life in Banberry, working as a nurse practitioner for pregnant women, but a visa glitch threatens to send her back to her Caribbean island, where a threat from her past awaits. Jace is willing to say “I do” to a marriage of convenience to protect her, but what starts as a practical arrangement turns into a partnership neither of them saw coming. Together, they battle to protect both the town—and their hearts.

Can a leading man with a cowboy’s heart help Aurelie find the courage to fight for her future, or will both of them lose the roots—and the love—they’re just beginning to find?

Titles in the Cowboys of Elks Ridge, Montana include:  Take Me Away, Cowboy ~ Any Cowboy of Mine ~ Make Me Yours, Cowboy ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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