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) ~
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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~
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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.
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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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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Posted March 4, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
In a high-stakes game of fake it…
Will they make it?
Wyatt Larrabee thought adopting twin boys and moving back home to Legacy Canyon, Texas, would be tough. Turns out, fending off unwanted attention from women after a TV interview about his adorable new sons is even tougher.
And now a random blind date? Between daddy duty, ranch chores, and his job, love is not in the cards for Wyatt.
Pediatrician Madi Brennan agrees to another date to appease her matchmaking grandmother before Madi must eventually return to Boston. But when she meets Wyatt, a plan forms: pretend to date to discourage nosy meddlers.
Spending time together to keep up appearances, Wyatt and Madi realize their attraction is very real. With two hearts at stake, will love call their bluff with a full house?
Titles in the Legacy Canyon series include: A Texas-Sized Fake Out ~ Inheriting a Rodeo Cowboy ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted March 3, 2026 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Historical Romance, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
All’s fair in love…
And matchmaking!
Proposal planner Aphrodite “Ditty” Oliver believes romance should be planned and executed to perfection. That’s what keeps her in business.
In attempting another successful engagement, she instantly comes to blows with her client’s brother, dashing duke Henry Paisley!
Henry believes meddling in matters of the heart is counter to a true connection. While Ditty has learned that true love only exists in fairy tales, she’ll show him that it must be engineered in real life!
Yet while they’re battling it out, they’re too busy to fight an all-consuming attraction neither saw coming…!
Titles in The Unconventional Oliver Sisters series include: The Duke’s Meddlesome Matchmaker ~ The Marquess’s Wagered Wife ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted March 3, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
When a high-end, off-the-grid, Wild West-themed ghost town needs a country singer for an elite international client, Burning Scrub has two months to turn a reluctant country star into a cowboy with a hit record.
Winner of a national vocal competition, Beau Jones hates country music and the recording contract hanging over his head. But his family needs the prize money. His agent books him into a remote Montana ranch for two months to polish his brand, teach him how to cowboy up, and record a country record, whether Beau agrees or not. When Beau wakes up in a frontier jail, watched by a beautiful jailer, he resolves to be the worst cowboy this town has ever seen.
Internal medicine doctor Belle Forsythe is tasked with keeping Beau out of trouble. She has no interest in celebrities or country music. She has a five-year contract, which will pay off her medical school debt. Until then, she’s determined to keep her twenty-first-century doctoring skills current and research nineteenth-century medical practices.
Belle’s resolved to her fate until Beau. He’s an advertisement for trouble, and she can’t wait.
Titles in the Roped in Time series include: The Cowboy Contract ~
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Posted March 2, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Trade, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
When the man she loves is framed for murder, Maya Thompson and her K-9 will follow every trail to track the real killer down.
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Maya Thompson and her K-9, Juniper, are both ready for a break. Ever since moving to Colorado, it’s been one investigation after another. Murder, arson, kidnapping…they’ve handled it all. Now that her boyfriend, Undersheriff Josh Colton, is coming home, Maya is looking forward to spending some quality time together.
Until she and Juniper find the body of a woman in a pile of forest debris meant to burn, that is. Then Maya’s just looking forward to having Josh’s help in solving the crime.
But when the victim turns out to be Josh’s volatile ex-fiancée, and all signs point to Josh as the main suspect, Maya and Juniper must dig into Josh’s past to uncover the truth…before the killer, fixated on revenge, finds them.
Titles in the National Forest K-9 series include: Chasing Justice ~ Hunting the Truth ~ Killer Secrets ~ Buried Lies ~ Deadly Revenge ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted March 2, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
A soldier looks for a new beginning. A small-town single mom veterinarian faces danger. A young daughter plays matchmaker…
Since being discharged from the military following an injury, former soldier Luke Sawyer has traveled the West, taking photographs. When he’s contacted by his pen pal, Samantha Reardon, he can tell something’s wrong. Her clinic’s been robbed, terrifying her young daughter. Luke travels to Service, Texas.
After divorcing her cheating husband, Samantha has worked hard to build a new life for herself and her daughter. Her practice is thriving, but she’s short-handed. Having served as an army medic, Luke offers to help, and, camping on the property, he can ensure their safety, but Samantha is wary of trusting again.
Soon, a white-hot attraction sparks, leading to an emotional connection. But Luke fears putting down roots, and Samantha refuses to rely on a man again, especially a younger one. Can a pint-size matchmaking daughter bent on creating a happily ever after family, concoct a plan to keep these two strong-willed adults together?
Titles in The Men of Service series include: A Texas Soldier’s Love* ~ Deal with the Texas Soldier ~ A Texas Soldier’s Vow ~ Forbidden to the Texas Soldier ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted March 1, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Medical Romance, NetGalley, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
There’s no cure for Cupid!
For locum nurse Cass, a temporary contract on a Scottish island is a breath of fresh air.
After suffering a terrible loss, she’s lived on the go, never allowing anyone close.
Except for the warm welcome from her new boss, single-dad GP Lachie, who has her wondering if she can finally put down roots…
Sharing patients leads to sharing heartaches late into the night, when their spark threatens to turn into a blaze!
As Valentine’s Day approaches, will Cass find a home where her heart is?
~Standalone~
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Posted March 1, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Trade, Mystery, NetGalley, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
After losing her military K-9, former Marine Maya Thompson swears she’ll never work with dogs again. But when she returns home to Colorado and accepts a job with the US Forest Service law enforcement, fate brings K-9 Juniper into her life just as another tragedy unfolds.
Juniper, a beautiful two-year-old Malinois, isn’t the only new addition to Maya’s life. Josh Colten, the local deputy sheriff, insists on helping with her new case. Handsome and mysterious, he’s all anyone in town can talk about, but Maya can’t let herself like him, let alone trust him.
When Maya’s grandfather goes missing amid a growing drug war, Maya must put her faith in Josh, and her own battered instincts, to find him. But there’s a web of secrets tying her grandfather to the tragedy that brought Juniper into her life—secrets someone would kill to keep hidden.
Titles in the National Forest K-9 series include: Chasing Justice ~ Hunting the Truth ~ Killer Secrets ~ Buried Lies ~ Deadly Revenge ~
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Posted March 1, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
She’s chaos in scrubs. He’s control in cowboy boots. And the sparks between them? Wildfire.
Tennessee Lisle has spent his life holding everything together—his family, their businesses, the town that relies on him. He doesn’t bend. He doesn’t break. And he definitely doesn’t fall for reckless, barefoot dreamers who talk to deer and smell like wildflowers.
Except…he might be falling for one anyway.
Matilda Stark has zero interest in playing by Cowboy Point’s rules. She’s a vet tech with a rescue animal problem, an ancient truck, and a lifelong thing for the brooding cowboy who acts like feelings are a four-letter word. Tennessee is quiet, steady, way too serious—and more addictive than sin.
He’s her opposite in every way. But Matilda’s sure they fit.
When she decides to take the initiative in the form of a puppy, it becomes clear that Tennessee will have to choose: keep playing it safe, or risk everything for the only woman who’s ever made him feel.
And Matilda? She’s done waiting. If this is real, she’s not letting him walk away.
Not without a fight.
Titles in the Family Matters of Cowboy Point series include: The Cowboy’s Least Likely Bride ~ The Cowboy’s Pretend Bride ~
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Posted February 19, 2026 by Marsha in Mystery, NetGalley, Police Procedural, Series, Sexual Content, St. Martin's Press / 0 Comments
A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead—while nearby, a vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband, Roarke—who misspent his youth in Ireland as a scrappy thief—recognizes at least two stolen pieces among the hoard. The crime scene suggests a burglar caught in the act. But only one item seems to be missing.
Then it’s revealed that the vault had actually belonged to the victim’s late father—and no one in the household knew it was there until a recent remodeling project exposed it. To protect the family name and business, they explain to Eve that they’d been looking for a way to return the ill-gotten gains anonymously and avoid the police. But now the police are all over their elegant house, and have a bigger, bloodier mystery to solve.
By all accounts, Nathan Barrister was a good man, a generous employer, a devoted husband and father. As for his father—he clearly had secrets. Now it’s up to Eve and her team to find out if those secrets got Nathan killed—and if it was a crime of passion or revenge.
(Stolen in Death is the 62nd title in the long-running …in Death series.)
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Posted February 18, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
It’s an enemies-to-lovers showdown between the cowboy who can’t trust and the cowgirl who won’t forgive.
Injured rodeo cowboy, Bo Kennedy, takes a job as a horse trainer at a Montana ranch. His skills training cutting horses are in high demand, but he’s holding out hope that his days of competing aren’t over. Then his first client arrives, desperate for help with her mare. One problem, she’s his ex.
When World Champion barrel racer Cassie Franklin needs a new horse quickly, her last hope to rebuild her career is to switch to cutting competitions. She brings her new mare to Juniper Falls Ranch, hoping the highly hyped horse whisperer can help. She’s stunned to see Bo. They haven’t spoken in five years after he wrongly accused her of sabotaging his horse when he saw her flirting with his fiercest competitor.
Working together seems impossible, especially as the chemistry still sizzles. Will one of them finally lower their guard and admit they were wrong?
Titles in the Juniper Falls Ranch series include: Forever Cowboy ~ The Cowboy’s Comeback ~ Help Wanted, Cowboy ~
Juniper Falls Ranch is a spin-off of the Montana’s Rodeo Cowboys multi-author series, those titles include: Unforgettable Cowboy by Jeannie Watt ~ Headstrong Cowboy by Nicole Flockton ~ Rogue Cowboy by Sinclair Jayne ~ Forever Cowboy by Nan Reinhardt ~
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