Category: Contemporary Romance

My Billionaire Booty Call by Heidi Rice

Posted October 1, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

I’ve had a Valentine’s Day curse ever since dumping my cheating ex twelve months ago… Leaving me celebrating this year in a crowded Soho pub with only my two BFFs, a bar full of bacholorettes on a bender and a jug of pomegranate daquiris for company…

Tash and Imo decide the only way to break my curse is to have my first-ever one-night hook-up – strictly no relationship agendas allowed. Then they spot the perfect candidate – all broody bad boy vibes and shoulders to die for – sitting at the bar alone.

Armed with the cheesiest chat-up line ever invented (gee, thanks, Tash and Imo) and one too many pomegranate daquiris, I decide to go for it… What’s the worst that could happen?

Um, quite a lot actually, when Cal turns out to be the world’s hottest kisser (yup, that cheesy chat-up line actually worked!), but I pass out on his sofa and wake up the next morning with the world’s worst hangover and no idea if we broke my curse or not.

One major misunderstanding and a touch of life modeling later, and Cal finally breaks my Valentine’s Day curse, for real…

But what do I do when my brooding billionaire booty call turns out to be so broken my sneaky heart starts wanting to break the second rule of one-night hookups: absolutely no falling in love allowed!

Titles in the Billionaires After Dark series include:  My Billionaire Boss ~ My Baby’s Billionaire Daddy ~ My BFF’s Billionaire Best Man ~ My Billionaire Grump ~ My Billionaire Sheik ~ My Billionaire Blind Date ~ My Billionaire Booty Call ~ My Christmas Billionaire ~

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

Previously published in a slightly different form. Author’s note: PS: My Billionaire Booty Call is a comprehensive reboot/reworking of Sleepless in London

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The Wedding Con by Janine Amesta

Posted October 1, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

She doesn’t trust his charm. He’s determined to prove he’s not like the rest of his family.

Naomi Moreno has big plans for her family’s struggling High Desert Tours—plans her older sister keeps shutting down. After watching her father make one risky decision too many, Naomi’s committed to doing things right… and definitely not falling for smooth talkers with secret agendas.

Boone Reyes was raised by con artists. He’s worked hard to leave that world behind, aiming for a legit future—and a job as a rock climbing instructor could be the start. To win Naomi’s trust, he offers a deal: he’ll help her snag new wedding clients for the hot air balloon business if she trains with him on the rocks.

As business booms and their chemistry builds, Naomi starts to wonder if she misjudged Boone. But when his recently paroled father shows up, convinced Boone’s working a new con, everything they’ve built is at risk.

Can Boone prove he’s not the man his father raised? Or will Naomi walk away when love looks too much like a lie?

Titles in the Love is in the Air series include: Love at First Flight ~ The Wedding Con ~

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

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Outlaw Lake by Maisey Yates

Posted September 30, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Kensington Books, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

True to their family name, the Wilders of historic Rustler Mountain, Oregon, have an outlaw lineage and a wild nature to match. But when it comes to love, an untamed heart might know best . . .

Carson Wilder and Perry Bramble have been best friends forever, starting with their painful childhoods. As far as romance, Carson always knew he wasn’t good enough for her. And by the time they were grown, their bond was too important to risk messing up. Now, Carson is grieving the death of his wife. And like always, Perry is his rock. He can’t imagine life without her. But he may have to.

Perry has loved Carson since she was 7 years old. He never showed a hint of interest in her beyond friendship, but two-plus decades later, he’s still the most important person in her life. Maybe too important. Inspired by the diary of an ancestor who left everything behind to come west as a mail order bride, Perry stuns Carson with a decision: She’s moving to a neighboring city to expand her florist business—and to find love and start a family.

Carson hates the idea, but he’ll do anything for Perry’s happiness. He’ll even help get her historic home fixed up for sale. She can stay with him at his ranch house on Outlaw Lake in the meantime. What ensues are dinners filled with laughter, dating app disasters—and Carson wondering why he’d look for another woman when the one he loves is right here. His answers may lie in the letters he finds from the man who married the mail-order bride. . . . But can he finally gather the courage to be true to his wild heart—before it’s too late?

Titles in the Rustler Mountain series include:  Rustler Mountain ~ Outlaw Lake ~ Lonesome Ridge ~

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

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Tracing Her Stolen Identity by Katie Mettner

Posted September 29, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Thriller / 0 Comments

Hunting the enemy who erased her identity plunges them into a fight for their lives…

Skylar Sullivan no longer exists.

The obliteration of her identity is only the first step in a diabolical plan to frame the artist for crimes she couldn’t have physically committed from her wheelchair.

Turning to the one person she can trust brings back memories of a night fourteen years ago when Sky lost the boy she loved. Reece Palmer failed Sky once.

When he vows to protect her with his life in a way he couldn’t in the past, the cybersecurity expert must take down a mortal threat before a cold-blooded avenger makes Sky disappear forever.

Titles in the Secure Watch series include:  Dark Web Investigation ~ Tracing Her Stolen Identity ~ Deadly Security Breach ~

This series is a spin-off of the Secure One series.  Expect to see some familiar faces, and although it’s not “necessary” to have read the earlier series to enjoy this one, I’d highly recommend both series as they are simply amazing in story, delivery, and intensity.

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

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Autumn Nights, Holiday Lights by Elle Douglas

Posted September 29, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

The snow may be fake, but could the romance be real?

Christmas in August? Sunset County is decked out for the holidays—fake snow and all! Maya Monroe can’t believe her novel is being turned into a Christmas movie. Except that the “acclaimed” director, Will Hastings, is Maya’s ex. The man who broke her heart via text, and clearly knows nothing about romance, is directing her dream project.

Will never imagined he’d be filming a Christmas romance—especially one based on his ex’s book. But Will’s determined to complete the job, even though Maya keeps interfering with his creative choices—and his heart. In this staged winter wonderland, their feelings are stealing the show. Can Will and Maya heal their past for a second chance to be the lead couple in their real-life romance?

Titles in the Sugar Maple Farms series include:  Her Fairy-Tale Farmer ~ Autumn Nights, Holiday Lights ~

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

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Pregnant Behind the Veil by Emmy Grayson

Posted September 28, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Trilogy / 0 Comments

For better or worse…she’s having his heir!

Alessandra. I could have destroyed my hard-won legal career with one indulgent encounter. My anonymous lover was Michail Sullivan, the illegitimate son of my most hated client. Not only do I have to disclose the shocking terms of his late father’s will to him…but also reveal I’m pregnant!

Michail. Alessandra Wright will marry me to secure my inheritance and my legacy. Still, I’ve seen how ruinous passion can be, so our union will be strictly on paper. Until Alessandra walks down the aisle and the air between us crackles with insatiable desire…

Titles in the Brides for Greek Brothers series include: Deception at the Altar ~ Still the Greek’s Wife ~ Pregnant Behind the Veil ~

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

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Dark Web Investigation by Katie Mettner

Posted September 27, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Mystery, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Fighting a global cyber threat will take all their survival skills…

After the accident that killed her best friend and left her an amputee, Kenley Bates has made it her life’s mission to get justice for other victims.

Using her hacking skills to infiltrate the dark web is risky business, especially when Kenley uncovers a global security threat.

Jude Mason is her best hope of saving the world. Ex-military, Jude knows how to protect and defend.

But breaking the code and outwitting an adversary bent on destruction thrusts the cybersecurity experts into a cat and mouse game deadlier than they could have ever imagined…

Titles in the Secure Watch series include:  Dark Web Investigation ~ Tracing Her Stolen Identity ~ Deadly Security Breach ~

This series is a spin-off of the Secure One series.  Expect to see some familiar faces, and although it’s not “necessary” to have read the earlier series to enjoy this one, I’d highly recommend both series as they are simply amazing in story, delivery, and intensity.

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

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Her Fairy-Tale Farmer by Elle Douglas

Posted September 27, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She’s in the happily-ever-after business

But he’s never been interested in fairy-tale endings

Divorced single mom Andie Carter is parenting nine-year-old twins, launching a fairy tale–themed children’s birthday party center, and fighting lingering feelings for high school friend Knox Walker.

The charming stable manager has eschewed romantic entanglements in favor of party-boy ways. But when Andie’s venue needs repairs, he volunteers his ranch for her events—and a few unexpected kisses, too!

Knox doesn’t trust easily, but Andie and her kids are breaking through his guard. Will he come to terms with his fears to be the Prince Charming that Andie and her kids yearn for?

Titles in the Sugar Maple Farms series include:  Her Fairy-Tale Farmer ~ Autumn Nights, Holiday Lights ~

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

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Live, Ranch, Love by Emma Lucy

Posted September 26, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, NetGalley, Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com), Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments

She’s here to sell my ranch, but now I think she might steal my heart.

Rory Jones prided herself on the successful life she’d built as a wellness influencer and author—until she walked in on her boyfriend with another woman after a family funeral. Forced to run away to her late great aunt’s ranch in Colorado, Rory’s hoping that fixing up and selling the place will help her find her confidence and inspiration to write again.

But Wyatt Hensley, the grumpy head rancher, isn’t willing to hand over the reins to the job he gave everything up for. Especially not to a yoga-loving, manifestation guru who doesn’t even know how to ride a horse. Yet, with a past that’s taught him not to bother dreaming anymore, even Wyatt knows he can’t hold on forever.

Until one day they strike a deal that might just save both of their careers—help Rory turn the ranch into a wellness retreat, and Wyatt can stay.

With Rory’s shattered self-confidence and Wyatt’s last drop of hope also on the line, staying professional is a must. But can they ignore the sizzling tension growing between them that could jeopardize it all?

Especially when the rocky path ahead seems a lot easier with the other riding beside them.

Titles in the Willow Ridge series include: Live, Ranch, Love ~ Riding the Line ~

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

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Still The Greek’s Wife by Emmy Grayson

Posted September 26, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned, Series, Sexual Content, Trilogy / 0 Comments

What his wife wants: A night with her husband!

Tessa. My marriage to Greek billionaire Rafael Drakos wasn’t the whirlwind union I desperately wanted it to be. Discovering that opened my eyes to how sheltered my existence really is. I’ll no longer deny myself the love and passion I deserve—so I want a divorce…

Rafe. My convenient bride can’t have what she wants…yet. Not until we’ve been wed a year and I can inherit my birthright. Still, I don’t expect what innocent Tessa requests in return: a wedding night. Or the wildfire of raw need it unleashes in me!

Titles in the Brides for Greek Brothers include: Deception at the Altar ~ Still the Greek’s Wife ~ Pregnant Behind the Veil ~

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

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Rustler Mountain by Maisey Yates

Posted September 24, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Kensington Books, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Tourists may flock to Rustler Mountain, Oregon, for its Wild West reenactments, but for locals, the feuds between the outlaws and the lawmen are still very much alive.

Every year, thousands of people come through Rustler for the rodeo, historic home tours, old-fashioned candy making demonstrations, sharpshooter shows—and to see the site of the 1800s shootout in which notorious outlaw Austin Wilder was killed by Sheriff Lee Talbot. Now Millie Talbot, the sheriff’s descendant, wants to bring back the town’s Gold Rush Days. But she needs the current Austin Wilder’s support to make her dream a reality. . .

The Wilders are rumored to be as true to their last name as their ancestors. Nonetheless, Austin agrees to help Millie. But he wants something in return. Austin is working to clear his family name by writing the true history of his outlaw ancestors, and Millie might just hold the key.

When Millie wrangles Austin into helping plan Gold Rush Days, he figures it’s a chance to get to the truth of the past. . . .

But when sparks start to fly between this bad boy and good girl, will either of them come out of it unscathed?

Titles in the Rustler Mountain series include: Rustler Mountain ~ Outlaw Lake ~ Lonesome Ridge ~

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

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