Posted August 22, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Multi-Author Series, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
She’s happy with her life as is.
A decade ago, recently divorced Lena Rhodes bought the abandoned Mermaid Cafe, fixed it up, and began a journey to build it into an institution on the pier in Mermaid Bay, Oregon. She likes to tell people she didn’t save the Mermaid Cafe as much as it saved her. It’s her baby. And the town of Mermaid Bay has become her found family. At forty, she’s not going anywhere.
He needs to prove to his father that he’s worthy.
Cade Delaney has been his father’s right-hand man for over twenty years. Now in his mid-forties, he’s ready to take the reins. Only his father still wants proof that Cade can handle the business. If Cade can put together a big real estate deal to develop the beach boardwalk in Mermaid Bay, his father will finally retire, and Cade can finally be his own man.
There are sparks from the moment they meet.
Sometimes your worst enemy turns out to be the person you didn’t know you needed.
Love, Laughter, and Second Chances—Who Says Romance Ends at 40?
Titles in the multi-author The Midlife Meet Cute series: Battle of the Exes by Ellie Hartwood ~ Fixing Up My Love Life by Cindy Ray Hale ~ Love Takes a Tumble by Susanne Ash ~ Beauty and the Grease by Stephanie J. Scott ~ The Summer I Stayed by Bella Greene ~ Shot on Goal at a Second Chance by Dineen Miller ~ Love & Lattes at The Mermaid Café by Melinda Curtis
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.
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Posted August 21, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Small Town Romance, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
Home isn’t a place—it’s the people who stay when the tide goes out…
The sprawling beachfront of Amberjack Shores continues to work its magic as autumn arrives on Anastasia Island. With Linda’s health bringing the extended Dalton family closer than ever, unexpected bonds form, and old wounds begin to heal under the golden Florida sun.
As Becca throws herself into transforming the resort, she finds herself drawn to Tyler in ways that both thrill and terrify her. Some lines weren’t meant to be crossed, but some hearts refuse to listen to reason.
Katie stands at a crossroads, torn between obligation and passion, the practical future she’s planned and the creative life that calls to her soul. In Jake’s steadfast eyes, she glimpses a possibility she never dared imagine for herself.
When shadows from the past resurface, threatening the fragile peace they’ve built, the Daltons will discover that true family isn’t always defined by blood but by who stands beside you when the storms roll in.
Titles in The Amberjack Shores series include: The Island Inn ~ Island Secrets ~Island Storms ~ The Island Guest ~ Island Dreams ~ The Island Wedding ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.
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Posted August 20, 2025 by Marsha in Cliffhanger Ending (for now), Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Mystery, Series, Small Town Romance, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
Just when the tide seemed to be turning…
Becca thought she’d finally found her place at Amberjack Shores, the idyllic beachfront inn owned by her former mother-in-law. After years of putting her legal career first, she’s ready to embrace the warmth of family connections and the promise of new beginnings on Florida’s sun-drenched coast.
But the past is never truly buried—especially in a small beach town.
When unexpected visitors arrive with shocking claims about her late husband, Becca’s newfound peace shatters. As decades of secrets begin to surface, Becca must question everything she thought she knew about the man who once broke her heart.
With the business finally flourishing and her relationship with the charming but guarded Tyler Dalton cautiously deepening, Becca finds herself caught between uncovering the truth and protecting the family she’s come to love. Meanwhile, Linda’s determination to welcome everyone under one roof could either heal old wounds or tear the family apart forever.
Against the backdrop of crashing waves and swaying palms, the women of Amberjack Shores will discover that family—whether bound by blood, choice, or circumstance—is the anchor that holds fast through life’s fiercest storms.
Titles in The Amberjack Shores series include: The Island Inn ~ Island Secrets ~Island Storms ~ The Island Guest ~ Island Dreams ~ The Island Wedding ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.
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Posted August 17, 2025 by Marsha in Cliffhanger Ending (for now), Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Mystery, Series, Small Town Romance, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
Three generations of women. Two weeks at the beach. One decision that changes everything.
When Becca Dalton inherits part of a coastal Florida resort from the husband who abandoned her twenty-four years ago, she intends to sell her share quickly and return to her carefully constructed life as a corporate attorney. The last thing she needs is to get tangled up with the family her ex left behind.
But Amberjack Shores—with its charming beachfront cottages, historic inn, and struggling fishing business—awakens something in Becca she thought long buried. As she reluctantly works to revitalize the business, she finds herself drawn to both the stunning coastal property and the complicated family that calls it home.
Meanwhile, Becca’s artistic daughter Katie finds herself swept into an unexpected romance with local photographer Jake, whose laid-back approach to life challenges everything she thought she wanted. Between crashing weddings, surfing lessons, and moonlit beach walks, Katie begins questioning the rigid path she’s always followed.
As mother and daughter imagine new possibilities at Amberjack Shores, the long-buried secrets surrounding Chris Dalton’s disappearance begin to surface. With her heart newly open to love and belonging, Becca must confront the mysteries of her ex-husband’s past—a past that threatens to unravel the fragile new connections she’s only just begun to trust.
Titles in The Amberjack Shores series include: The Island Inn ~ Island Secrets ~Island Storms ~ The Island Guest ~ Island Dreams ~ The Island Wedding ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.
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Posted August 13, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
A honeymoon for one on the most romantic train journey in the world… what could possibly go wrong?
When Aubrey’s fiancé dumps her – literally at the altar – just days before Christmas, her first thought is for the honeymoon. A luxury snow train, winding through Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets, stopping in places like Paris and Stockholm, before ending in Lapland, to stay in igloos under the Northern Lights.
It was meant to be the most romantic ten days of her life. And now she has to go it alone. But arriving on the train – where, not wanting to be known as someone who was jilted, she might have accidentally implied her new husband died in a horrible accident – she finds she’s not the only singleton on board.
The group of single passengers quickly nicknames themselves ‘The Unlucky in Love Travel Club’… But – as the train gathers pace – so do Aubrey’s feelings for absurdly handsome travel journalist, Jasper.
And she starts to wonder – as fireworks explode over the snow – whether her magical Christmas honeymoon-for-one might be just what she needs. And if she might not be as unlucky in love as she’d thought…
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Posted July 29, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, NetGalley, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Will they win a blue ribbon…
For falling in love?
Dr. Wylie Newland loves being a vet, loves cheery Clementine, Oklahoma, but his crush on Dr. Hazel Hughes is a problem. The new resident has made it clear she’s a city girl at heart and won’t be staying.
Working hand in hand at the fair is bringing them closer…and, hopefully, winning her over. Sure, Hazel is beginning to see that Wylie is pretty great, but he’s also stuck in many regards. With Hazel showing him new ways to look at the world, and Wylie showing her that settling down isn’t settling for less, could they take first prize for romance?
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 ~ Country Fair Cowboy ~ The Christmas Cowboy ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or only kissing.
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Posted July 29, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), NetGalley, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Can she trust him again?
For the sake of their baby?
Returning to High Mountain pregnant is not the fresh start Carly Davis imagined—nor is telling Jack Peters he’s the father.
And with Jack in the early stages of addiction recovery, she questions if he can handle being a parent. But Jack is determined to show that he’s changed, and a chance to prove himself arises when they must care for a litter of rescued baby bunnies.
Trust slowly builds between them again, but as unexpected news threatens their fragile bond, can they overcome the uncertainties to be the family they both need?
Titles in the Three Sisters Rescue Farm series include: A Montana-Sized Secret ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or only kissing. As you’d expect from Harlequin’s Love Inspired books.
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