Posted April 6, 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
A surprise reunion… With the ex who lassoed his heart!
Bull rider Noel Emerson left Clementine, Oklahoma—and the girl he loved—to chase his rodeo dreams.
When his foster mom’s birthday brings him home four years later, he’s stunned to find that his beautiful ex Sophie Jean is a bigger part of his family than he is.
His jealousy chafes worse than a new pair of chaps. But what starts off as a fierce rivalry turns into a sweet reunion.
Beautician Sophie Jean Shearer has turned into a fine cowgirl thanks to her ex’s family. And she’s found her own dreams, but will she saddle up for a second chance at forever with her unpredictable cowboy?
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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Posted April 5, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Crime, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance, Trigger Situations Possible, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
In bounty hunting, clean jobs are a myth. Dot knows—she’s seen the blood.
Dot Ybarra doesn’t bluff. Fresh into her bounty hunting career, she’s already earning a reputation for results. But when a “routine” rogue bounty—taken as a favor to her lawyer cousin—turns lethal, she’s staring down a case with international reach, bodies in its wake, and the stench of power.
Her business partner, T.J. Roman, is hiding a secret. If Dot finds out … well, she can’t find out. It would end the effective partnership they’ve built. But the trail won’t wait. What should have been a clean pickup of a fellow military veteran spirals into a hunt through the shadows, where one wrong move could see them both buried in an unmarked grave.
To stop the predators at the center of a violent trafficking ring, they’ll have to go straight into its core—and make themselves the bait. Every step makes them vulnerable to each other as well.
The devil’s coming for them.
Dot plans to be the one still standing after he bites.
Possible Trigger Warning
Titles in the A Bounty of Shadows series include: Ride a Dark Trail ~ Bait the Devil ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 5, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, NetGalley, Sexual Content, Standalone / 0 Comments
She’s cleaning his house… and cleaning up his reputation!
When maid Georgie finds herself homeless, she seeks refuge in the luxury chalet that she cleans. But its owner, tycoon Alessandro Barbieri, unexpectedly returns, and Georgie is wholly unprepared for her reaction to him…
Alessandro is in Whistler to secure custody of his beloved daughter. His image must be purer than the driven snow outside!
Finding an unknown woman in his home is unacceptable, no matter their instant attraction. The only solution? Pretend they’re in love!
They just need to remember the clock will strike midnight on their fake relationship…
~Standalone~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 4, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Krissy Kringle’s dream of owning her own business and settling into a community with her daughter, Merry, came alive when she moved to Charmington—the small Christmas village in the Adirondacks. Hard work, sacrifice, and a bucket-load of luck make her dream come true—Kringle’s Diner exists, business is booming, and above all else, she and Merry are happy. She’s also weary beyond words, doing the work of three people.
So, she hires a man who wanders into the diner. He needs work, or so it seems. He comes with a huge Bernese Mountain dog named Prince, who takes up residence in the diner’s corner booth every day with Merry. Krissy can deal with it—help in the kitchen trumps dog germs. Right?
Contrary to popular belief around Charmington, Max Alexander (aka Alex Maxwell) is not homeless. In fact, he is royalty. Alexander Henrik Vincent Maxwell III, Prince of Beldova, heir apparent to the throne, is searching for something. Incognito, of course.
That “something” is Krissy.
Twenty years earlier, as awkward pre-teens, the two shared a magical summer vacation on a lake in Wisconsin. The next year, circumstances change both of their lives forever—and they never see each other again. Years later, finding Krissy becomes a mission for Alex—before he takes the permanent step toward becoming King.
Krissy and Alex have worked together for several weeks. Their attraction for each other grows, but Alex never tells Krissy he is the boy from the lake. He understands her need for community with the security of home, and he doesn’t want to disrupt her happiness. Besides, his future is uncertain. Will he become King? Or not?
When Alex must suddenly return to Beldova, a rapid unraveling of entangled truths reveals his reality to Krissy. Can they untangle the omissions and half-truths, and recover the magic of that one special summer for the holidays?
Titles in The Charming Holiday series include: Home for Christmas ~ Miracle at Holly Hill Inn ~ The Last Christmas at Holly Hill Inn ~ Charming the Prince ~
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 April 4, 2026 by Marsha in Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Owned, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
World champion bull rider Braden “Bear” Anderson is a Montana legend in and out of the arena, but when a horrifying accident in Tulsa leaves him fighting for his life, many fear for Bear’s future. Determined to live independently, Bear returns home to his luxury log cabin in Montana, but the cabin is full of painful memories, leaving him struggling in more ways than one.
Josie Calhoun is no stranger to challenge. A passionate advocate for universal design, having grown up with a younger brother with special needs, she’s determined to ensure that Bear’s cabin is everything he wants. However, she’s drawn to Bear in ways that are far from professional. Rugged, smart, and tough, Bear does crazy things to her heart. Yet, Bear is determined to keep things platonic with Josie. He’s a different man now than before the accident and refuses to be a burden on anyone, much less Josie, with all her fire and passion.
Josie needs Bear as much as he needs her, but when Josie’s family intervenes, can Bear let the best part of his life go without a fight?
Titles in The Calhouns & Campbells of Cold Canyon Ranch series include: Take Me Please Cowboy (also #1 in The 85th Copper Mountain Rodeo multi-author series) ~ Bear’s Heart ~ A Soldier’s Promise ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 3, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Trade, Harlequin/MIRA, Previously Published, Small Town Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
Sugar and Spice Kisses is a 2-in-1 title, featuring 2 previously published novels.
Yesterday Once More:
After abruptly calling off her engagement and leaving town three years earlier, Julie Houser is back in Wichita, hoping to start anew and earn the forgiveness of her ex-fiancé, Daniel Van Deen. She may not have been ready to marry him back then, but she never stopped loving him. Yet every time she runs into Daniel, she can tell his hurt and anger haven’t faded; forgiveness won’t be so easy. Then his mother falls gravely ill, and her only request is for Julie and Daniel to resume their happily-ever-after. Can they make her wish come true?
Sugar and Spice:
Jayne Gilbert longs to attend her high school reunion with a handsome man on her arm. Still single ten years after graduation, Jayne wants nothing more than to prove her former bullies wrong. The only romances in her life are those she reads about, so, at the encouragement of her coworker, a determined Jayne decides to do her research. As Jayne prepares to teach herself how to land a man, an encounter with her neighbor Riley Chambers quickly changes everything. Just when she believed she’d be alone forever, Jayne finds herself falling for Riley in ways she never expected. Riley is just as bold and mysterious as Jayne is prim and proper. Opposites may attract, but are Riley and Jayne built to last?
Standalone ~ 2-in-1 (individual titles previously published)
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 April 3, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
It all started with a bee sting, and ended with a firefighter who changed everything.
When a bee sting sends me into a near-anaphylactic shock, I crash into a boulder. Enter Kincaid Greene — rugged, swoon-worthy hotshot firefighter, all calm strength, quiet confidence, and my unexpected hero. Even in my dazed, half-conscious state, my hormones take notice. Extra points: my dog instantly adores him.
Kincaid is the kind of small-town hero who falls hard and doesn’t hesitate. Protective, loyal, and determined to win my heart one slow, sizzling kiss at a time. He’s not afraid of the trust issues I’ve built brick by brick. But trusting a man like him—one who burns this hot—feels like playing with fire.
Too bad my heart doesn’t get the memo.
What starts as a slow burn turns into chemistry that smolders. Every touch feels like striking a match with an emotional pull we can’t ignore.
Titles in the Wild Fire series include: All the Afters^ ~ When We Dare ^ ~ Fake It True^ ~ Only Ever You^ ~ Just For Us(arc) ~ Make It Last^ ~
This series is part of the interconnecting world of Willow Brook. The series within this world includes: Into the Fire ~ Light My Fire ~ Wild Fire ~ Heartfire Falls ~
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Posted April 2, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Debut Title, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, NetGalley, Series/Duet, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
How can he refuse… Her terms of engagement?
Massimo Carandini has moved mountains to redeem his family’s name. But the fiancée meant to enhance his reputation risks ruining it by fleeing before their engagement can be announced!
Locating his errant bride-to-be is easy, but will being snowbound together shatter his concrete control?
Catarina d’Avalos yearns for passion, not a cold, convenient marriage! Especially not with a man who makes her body pulse to life every time he’s near.
To accept Massimo’s ring, she has conditions of her own—and exploring their chemistry is nonnegotiable!
Titles in The Carandini Legacy series/duo include: Convenient Wife Conditions ~ Heir to Italian Altar ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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