Posted April 7, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, St. Martin's Press / 0 Comments
Tired of living in the shadow of her famous parents, Charlotte Ashford gladly left behind a life of glitz and glamour to pursue her true passion: becoming a counselor. However, when a viral video upends Charlie’s plans, she wonders if the real key to discovering herself is through her late father.
Grayson Keller has finally settled in one place, surrounded by family, and secure in his business. By his third summer as owner, Get Lost Lodge is thriving. Whatever happens, Grayson is perfectly content with his quiet life and careful heart. That is, until he meets Charlie, whom he can’t seem to get out of his head.
On the surface, Charlie and Grayson have nothing in common, but they can’t fight their attraction to each other. They’ve both been hurt before, and they’re not looking for anything serious. The solution is easy: they’ll date, have some fun, and walk away unscathed. Right? Or, maybe this once, they can see past the hurt to what, or who, is on the other side waiting for them.
Titles in the Rock Bottom Love series include: Love, Naturally ~ Get Lost With You ~ Maybe This Once ~
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 7, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Sourcebooks Casablanca / 0 Comments
These rivals are stuck with each other…
Retired hockey player Caleb Colburn needs this new construction project to go smoothly to prove he’s earned his place in the family business. There’s only one problem. The architect liaison assigned to the project is Emma Sumner. As in, the woman who made his life a living hell in college. Now, she’s back in town and already breathing down his neck on the job. Worse? She’s only gotten more beautiful.
Emma’s in love with the beautiful historic building they’re renovating. But her feelings toward project manager Caleb definitely lean more toward hate. Not only is the man making her job harder than it needs to be, but he’s also the one who took everything from her when she was at her most desperate. Not that she’d ever admit it out loud, but she’s never recovered.
Neither is willing to forgive and forget. But forced proximity and surprising common ground have these enemies starting to wonder just how fine the line between love and hate is. A burning mutual attraction adds complications for them both. Will anything be left standing when their secrets are finally revealed?
Titles in the Colburn Brothers series include: He Falls First ~ Free Falling ~ Falling Into You ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 7, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
Their surprising connection could be the key to a second chance.
Jace Moore has been afraid to love since losing his parents as a teen. But when he meets equine therapist Meredith Lewis and her horse Bella, something shifts inside him.
Soon, constructing her indoor riding arena turns into volunteering with her therapy program just to spend more time with them.
Initially wary of Jace’s charming ways, Meredith can’t deny her attraction to the off-limits builder, especially when he shows such kindness to one of her young clients.
But as sessions with the animals—and Meredith—begin to heal Jace’s closed-off heart, can he convince her that love is worth the risk?
~Standalone~
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 7, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Crime, Debut Title, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Sexual Content, Standalone / 0 Comments
She’s seen too much. And a chance reunion is her only hope for survival.
Witness to a murder. No passport to go home.
Mia Jones never expected to run into Jack Brannon in the middle of nowhere. Their affair years ago left her heartbroken, but now Jack is her only hope.
The Law Enforcement Park Ranger thinks his eyes are playing tricks on him when he spots Mia at a local diner. He’s even more surprised when he learns she’s in hiding—and why.
Determined to keep her safe and bring a killer to justice, Jack takes the woman he never forgot on a road trip in search of answers…and the ultimate retribution.
~Standalone~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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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 6, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Honoring a family vow… He never expected love
When veterinarian Hank Hopson returns to Three Springs, Texas, with his five-year-old son, he’s determined to honor his wife’s last wish to heal family wounds.
Taking a job at the local animal hospital, he’s paired with Gwen Bayer, the spitfire cowgirl working as his vet tech.
She plans to get back on the rodeo circuit once her horse’s injury heals, and he’s headed for the city. But as their friendship deepens, it becomes impossible to deny their growing connection.
How will they decide between the lives they’ve worked for—and the love that could change everything?
Titles in the A Three Springs, Texas Romance series include: Kissing the Texas Ranger ~ Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl ~
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 6, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Mystery, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments
She’s sworn she’ll never return home… Until she needs a hideout.
Actress Scarlett Leafletter’s former agent is stalking her. Concealing her identity, she and her assistant hide out at her estranged family’s resort ranch.
The new guest annoys cowboy Miles Miller, despite his powerful attraction to her. Scarlett’s also drawn to Miles, but both are wary of trusting one another.
As they navigate their conflicted feelings, Scarlett’s past catches up to her, endangering those around her. Then Scarlett’s assistant and Miles’s brother disappear.
And Scarlett must reveal everything. Now, trusting each other is the only way to save those they love.
Titles in the West Glacier Ranch Suspense series include: Rodeo Crime Ring* ~ Mystery on the Range* ~ Stalked in the Mountains (ARC) ~Murder in the Mountains ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 6, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
To protect innocent targets… he will risk his life.
When his scared neighbor appears on his doorstep seeking refuge from a gunman, former police officer Maxwell Prescott is determined to shield the single mother and her toddler daughter.
With Brenda Granger’s witness-protection location compromised and her late husband’s ties to a drug-trafficking ring placing a target on her back, Maxwell is the only person she can trust.
But with threats at every turn, Maxwell’s protection skills are put to the ultimate test, and outrunning danger could be beyond their reach. Can they evade lethal assailants determined to silence Brenda, or will their pursuers lead them straight into an inescapable trap?
~Standalone~
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, Debut Title, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, NetGalley, Series / 0 Comments
The billionaire is driving her wild!
In Monte Carlo for her best friend’s wedding, Olivia finds the city buzzing with anticipation for the weekend’s championship F1 race. Not that Liv has a clue about racing!
Besides, she’s consumed by thoughts of the enigmatic yet gorgeous Greek she’s just met. There’s something magnetic in Nikos’s gaze that has Liv uncharacteristically putting their romance in the fast lane.
But is this true love or only a pit stop? She’d better figure it out quick!
Once her bridesmaid duties are fulfilled, Liv is returning home…
Titles in the Pit Stop to Forever duo/series include: Bridesmaid’s Fast-Track Fling ~ Plus-One to an Italian Christmas ~
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 Amish Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
An Amish country inheritance… A second chance to mend her heart!
Faith Fairchild is back in Amish country, running her late aunt’s antiques shop along with her two sisters.
Never mind that Faith, Hope, and Elaine rarely see eye to eye, or that the electrician rewiring the store is Faith’s ex-husband, Trent Lantz.
Now guardian to an adorable toddler named Tyke, Trent has changed from the man Faith once loved, or maybe still does… But Faith hasn’t come home for good, and Trent has to put his son first.
Can Faith follow her dreams to the city, even though she’ll be leaving her heart in Amish country?
Titles in the An Amish Antiques Shop Romance series include: Her Amish Country Husband ~ An Amish Country Lullaby ~
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 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)
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