Category: Booksprout ARC

Yuletide & Yearnings by Harper Pugh

Posted August 11, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She was a summer mistake. Now she’s standing under his mistletoe.

Ellie Springer never planned to fall for her ethics professor. Especially not before she knew who he really was. Now, with her grad school future uncertain and grief weighing heavy on her heart, she’s returned home for the holidays to help save her family’s struggling bakery—and avoid thinking about Gabriel Kane.

Gabriel doesn’t do Christmas. He doesn’t do emotions. And he definitely doesn’t do second chances. But when he walks into The Sugarplum Bakery and finds Ellie behind the counter—in flour-dusted aprons and flower crowns—he realizes some ghosts don’t stay buried.

As peppermint mochas brew and regrets resurface, old feelings begin to thaw. But with town gossip swirling and boundaries blurring, Ellie and Gabriel must decide: can love survive the rules they’ve broken—or will holiday magic melt away with the snow?

Titles in the Evergreen Hollow Christmas Romance series include: Mistletoe & Motor Oil ~ Yuletide & Yearnings ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with age-gap, Grumpy/Shunshine tropes, with either closed doors or fade to black.

The Heir Affair by Heidi Rice

Posted August 10, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Pregnant, stolen…

and claimed by the billionaire!

A soul-searing night with a handsome Greek? Check. A life-changing consequence? Check! Then Poppy Brown’s world is upended again upon discovering the baby she’s carrying is arrogant Xander Caras’s. And he’s engaged!

Finding Poppy waitressing with a bump, Xander immediately calls off his arranged nuptials. His child won’t endure the poverty he did. So aboard his superyacht, he demands Poppy as his bride. Only when she refuses does he realize he can’t win her over with commands. He must set sail and remind her of the devastating chemistry that originally bound them together…

Titles in the Claimed by a Greek duo include: The Heir Affair ~ Greek’s Kidnapped Princess ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Once Upon a Summer Night by Kyra Jacobs

Posted August 9, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Sourcebooks Casablanca, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Home is a refuge—but is it always the right choice?

Hannah Brooks left home eight summers ago to help her friend Beth hide a surprise pregnancy. Their unplanned adventure also helped her escape from beneath her fire chief father’s thumb. Now Beth has died and Hannah faces a brewing custody battle for Noah, the boy she helped raise from birth. It’s time to return to Bourbon Falls and make amends with the family she loves and needs.

Chase Redding finally gave up hope of ever seeing Hannah again and is focused on being part-owner of Oak Barrel Farms and climbing the ranks in his firefighting career. But now that she’s back, he’ll do anything to convince her to stay in their hometown, even if it means sharing his beloved fire station.

But amid their budding romance at Brooks Farm, family tensions resurface, and the custody suit takes a turn for the worse. It’s going to take a little summertime magic to keep Hannah and Chase’s happily ever after from slipping away a second time.

Titles in the Bourbon Falls series include: Once Upon a Beast ~ Once Upon a Christmas Beauty ~ Once Upon a Summer Night ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Title: Once Upon a Summer Night
Series: Bourbon Falls #3
Author: Kyra Jacobs
Published: April 4, 2024
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars

Once Upon a Summer Night is the third title in the Bourbon Falls series, and brings us Hannah and Chase’s story as she returns home after several years with custody of her deceased best friend’s little boy, Noah. She’s facing a custody battle, needing to reconnect with family and friends who, she hopes, will stand with her and hopefully forgive the years she spent away from home, as she faces a difficult battle for a little boy’s happiness and their future.

If you’ve read the earlier stories in the series, then Hannah will be familiar since she’s been mentioned often. If not, then you’ll certainly enjoy a reconnection romance, a chance for happiness with found family, and the man who she loves as much as little Noah.

I enjoyed Once Upon a Summer Night by Kyra Jacobs very much. It’s a well-written romance, full of all the feels you could possibly ask for, and a couple that does work, does fit perfectly, even after years apart. Little Noah steals scenes constantly; he’s adorable. If you love a romance that touches your heart and leaves you feeling better than before you started it, then you’d love this story. I believe this is the final story in the series (trilogy), and if so, then I’ll miss the characters, but what an amazing journey their stories have been.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author’s team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

This title is available from Amazon (affiliate link)

Five Alarm Love by Jillian David

Posted August 8, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Yukon Valley Fire Chief Tuli Sampson has spent years protecting his hometown, but the only thing he’s ever wanted to save is Louise Wright’s heart. His childhood best friend has always been his anchor, steady and unyielding like the Yukon River. Now, with his career thriving and his charm earning him fame as a tourist influencer, Tuli is ready to risk it all for the woman who’s been his forever girl.

Louise Wright, a shy and dedicated medic, has spent her life dreaming of more—more courage, more love, and maybe even Tuli. He’s always been her secret wish, the one man who could make her heart race faster than a snowstorm. But just as their undeniable chemistry sparks into something real, Lou receives devastating news that threatens to shatter their future.

Caught between her own happiness and Tuli’s, Louise chooses his. But in a town where matchmakers never quit and love runs deeper than the salmon-filled rivers, can these childhood friends turn years of longing into a lifetime together?

Titles in the Yukon Valley, Alaska Hospital series include: Dr. Alaska ~ Paging Dr. Breakup ~ Five Alarm Love ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

McKenna by Kathleen Ball

Posted August 7, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

He thought he was done with the darkness. But the past isn’t done with him.

Just released from prison, McKenna McKeegan wants nothing more than a quiet life and a second chance. But ghosts don’t go quietly—and someone from his past is determined to drag him back into the shadows.

Emma Sinclair has secrets of her own. Fierce and guarded, she’s sworn off trust—but when danger starts circling, it’s McKenna she turns to. Together, they uncover a web of lies tied to a criminal empire that never really let go.

As bullets fly and betrayals cut deep, McKenna and Emma must decide—will they risk everything for love, or let fear steal the future they’ve only just begun to hope for?

A riveting tale of redemption, danger, and the unstoppable power of love.

Titles in The McKeegans: A New Generation series include: Stewart ~ Reilly ~ Katie ~ McKenna ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing… and some hints of violence.

Death at Rock Bottom by Kris Bock

Posted August 4, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Mystery, Paranormal Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

She can touch an object and sense the emotions of the people who’ve held it before…

After solving the mystery of her predecessor’s death, geologist Petra Cloch wants to focus on her new job as the rocks and minerals curator at a quirky, small-town New Mexico museum. But her friend and colleague, Liberty, is suspicious of the “accidental” death of Frank Underwood, a retired petroleum engineer and rockhound who unexpectedly died while hiking. Frank acted odd and secretive in his last weeks—mumbling about an incredible find in the desert and aliens. Was he showing the first signs of dementia, or were more sinister forces at work?

Petra agrees to help excavate the truth, and soon, instead of meeting for book club, she and her friends become amateur investigators. Petra uses her gift and her brains to sort through the contradictory stories and confusing clues as she and her friends dig for answers.

Did Frank’s heirs decide to hasten their inheritance? Or did his rock shop business partner decide to go solo? Petra joins the local geological club to discover whether someone there acquired a taste for murder, because they’ll need rock-solid evidence to catch a killer.

Titles in the Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery series include: A Stone Cold Murder ~ Death at Rock Bottom ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

False Notes by Elizabeth Doherty

Posted August 4, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Retelling Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Ali’s only wish is to figure out what to do with his life. After years of going from job to job, he stumbles into the small town of Grimford, seeking the help of an old friend to find his place in the world.

Jasmine wishes her father would realize she is no longer a little girl. She has helped him run his restaurant for most of her life, and she knows it’s time for her to step into a more active role.

Thanks to a fake resume, Ali finds himself in the job Jasmine wants. His wish has come true, while she wishes he’d just go away.

When they start to work together on the restaurant’s music festival, they discover a connection that runs deeper than music. But Ali feels like a fraud, hiding his secret identity from the people in his workplace.

If Jasmine finds out he’s lied his way into their dream job, will she be able to forgive him? Or will the happiness he’s finally found all go up in smoke?

Titles in the Grimford series include: Until the Storm Passes ~ False Notes ~ Drawn Home ~ Grant Me This ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.

Dr Defiant’s Secret Baby by Liza Collins

Posted August 4, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

Dr Sam Doukas isn’t one to keep his feelings private – the whole hospital knows when he has a problem. Except suddenly Sam isn’t talking, and now I know something’s really wrong.

As one of his senior nurses, I urge him to see a doctor. He’s supposed to set a good example. But when Sam announces he’s facing the big C, it churns up all kinds of feelings between us…and turns up all kinds of heat.

He says it’s wrong to use me for healing, but I think our chemistry speaks for itself.

Sam wants to protect me from his illness, but I’m a nurse and a single mother. I know what I want. How can we explore love if he’s too defiant to let me in?

Our sensual healing on his canal boat leads to a very special secret. I know I should tell him, but I can’t until the time is right…that is, if it’s ever right.

I think he has enough on his plate, and frankly, so do I.

Could a surgeon battling cancer really handle a baby if he’s not even ready to handle us?

Titles in the Harbour Children’s Hospital series include: Dr. Defiant’s Secret Baby ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

A Montana Perfect Family by April Murdock

Posted August 3, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Lacey has fought hard to get custody of her son back. Now that she’s won that emotional battle, she’s determined to never let anything jeopardize her role as his mom. As a target of gossip in their small town, her waitress job makes her more visible than she’d like. But being friendly brings bigger tips.

Flirtatious and outgoing, Mack is drawn to Lacey and tries to get her attention. He’s sure she’ll be smitten when she finally notices him. Eventually, she flirts back but refuses when he asks her out. Normally, he’d take her rejection as a sign and not put his heart on the line. This time, something makes him ask again.

Just after she says yes to a date, he finds out she has a kid. Since he’s not plugged in to the gossip mill, this news is a surprise. When she puts him on the spot and asks if her son is a problem, he says no.

Little did either of them know that one date could change everything. And one little boy could be the center of a family that was meant to be.

Titles in the Sagebrush Ranch Sweethearts series include: A Montana Fake Marriage ~ A Montana Perfect Family ~ A Montana Childhood Promise ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors, fade to black, or only kissing.

Cold Case Reckoning by Kimberly Van Meter

Posted July 31, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

She wasn’t the kind of woman who granted second chances…

No matter how much he might want one

Sparks fly when former lovers, BIA Agent Shilah Parker and private investigator Brannon Ventura, are thrown together to reinvestigate a twenty-five-year-old murder case.

The case is especially personal for Brannon, who believes his biological father was wrongly convicted of the crime. But uncooperative police and local townsfolk create challenges at every turn—complications that pale in comparison to their lingering feelings.

Until they uncover a corrupt secret society that has Shilah in their crosshairs. They must confront their painful past to find justice—and a second chance at love.

Titles in the Big Sky Justice series include: Danger in Big Sky Country ~ Her K-9 Protector ~ Cold Case Secrets ~ Cold Case Kidnapping ~ Cold Case Reckoning ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

The Hero’s Bride by Charlee James

Posted July 31, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

One good deed…

When Mason “Red” Williams agrees to help his former teammate extract his fiancée’s best friend from a human trafficking ring, he accepts the mission. But when he’s guarding the ‘package,’ he fights against a powerful attraction. He should only feel responsibility due to the power dynamic. Yet when she’s threatened with deportation, Red’s offer of marriage sounds practical and protective because guilt has him hiding his true feelings.

Thalia Flores is tired of being a pawn between a corrupt, deep-pocketed family and the legal system. She’s finished with living in fear after Red rescues her, and she has her first glimpse of happiness and freedom. Loving Red is easy, but when she’s threatened again, his offer of marriage falls flat. He’s an honest and noble man, and she won’t say yes just to watch him walk away when she gains legal standing.

But then Red needs her help, and for the first time in her life, Thalia has some control, and she knows just what she wants to do.

Titles in the Unbreakable SEALS series include: Challenging Her Protector ~ The Hero’s Bride ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Vigilante Honor by Amber Leigh Williams

Posted July 29, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

She’s secretly pined for him for years…

But he has secrets, too.

When bounty hunter Remy Fontenot inserts himself into FBI agent Sloane Escarra’s investigation, she’s conflicted. As a teen, she was rescued from sex traffickers by the former bodyguard, and she’s ached with yearning for the ex-SEAL ever since.

Now, a masked vigilante known as Loup-Garou is raiding trafficking rings in New Orleans, and Sloane is assigned to catch him. Though she admires the vigilante’s accomplishments, she’s dedicated to enforcing the law.

But Remy’s urgent task is to keep Sloane safe…while preventing her from discovering his true identity.

Titles in the Southern Justice series include: Escape to the Bayou ~ Crossing Deadly Tides ~ Vigilante Honor ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Dreams and Dark Chocolate by Jeanine Lauren

Posted July 29, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

A pinch of hope, a dash of romance, and a whole lot of chocolate.

When chocolatier Emma Harris teams up with charming tour guide Drew McDonald to save her struggling shop, sparks fly as they whip up a Valentine’s event that could change both their lives.

But with business challenges and personal doubts lingering, will this partnership be just business—or the start of something far sweeter?

Dreams and Dark Chocolate is a novella in the series Sunshine Bay Shops. Those titles include: Making Sweet Music ~ Christmas Trees and Mistletoe ~ The Bookworm and the Cat’s Meow ~ Whisking Love and Building Dreams ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or only kissing.

Back to Us by Christi Barth

Posted July 28, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series / 0 Comments

When her ex-boyfriend refuses to sell her his land unless she dates him for a month, an uncompromising winemaker learns that some bargains are worth making for a second chance at love.

Ward Cantrell’s never missed an opportunity to take the long shot. That recklessness cost him his college scholarship, his chance to play pro ball, and, worst of all, the girl next door. The town–and the girl–never forgave him. But now he’s taking one last long shot—opening a boutique distillery on the family farm he inherited.

Piper Morrissey’s high school boyfriend overshadowed her with his golden-boy glory. When his reputation tarnished, she dumped him. And made herself over so that she could shine. Maintaining her spotless image–and that of her family’s winery–is paramount. So it’s a problem when Ward agrees to sell the acres to start her precious port line..if she agrees to date him for one month.

Ward hopes a month is all it’ll take to convince his former sweetheart that he’s changed. Piper sees that the one thing that hasn’t changed is how much he loves her. But the chance arises to thumb his nose at the town that rejected him when a developer offers to buy his land for triple the price Piper offers. Suddenly, he can’t afford not to reject Piper’s offer. Will that make her reject his love–for good?

Titles in the Shore Secrets series include: Up to Me ~ All for You ~ Back to Us ~

A Montana Fake Marriage by April Murdock

Posted July 1, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Some lies are worth telling. Some hearts are worth risking. Love is always worth fighting for.

A few weeks from college graduation and financially cut off, Sammie faces an impossible choice. She’ll have to submit to her father’s manipulative demands or lose the inheritance her late mother left her.

Caleb is the steadfast cowboy who’s been her anchor through every storm. His solution to her problem? A fake marriage that will satisfy her father’s requirements and give Sammie the freedom she desperately needs.

What starts as a short-term arrangement quickly becomes complicated when the lines between fake vows and true feelings blur. Life in Big Sky, Montana, draws Sammie in, and she discovers a strength she never knew she had. The self-doubt she’d struggled with her whole life was slowly turning into confidence.

As they’re adjusting to their new life—temporary as it might be—Caleb is keeping a secret that threatens her trust in him. Sammie’s father’s accusations add fuel to a fire that seems to be blazing out of control.

With their fake marriage crumbling and her inheritance hanging in the balance, Sammie must decide what matters most. She’ll have to choose between the security of wealth and the risk of loving someone who might break her heart.

Titles in the Sagebrush Ranch Sweethearts series include: A Montana Fake Marriage ~ A Montana Perfect Family ~ A Montana Childhood Promise ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or only kissing.