Category: Contemporary Romance

Blind Date Bet by Nicole Flockton

Posted January 23, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Never say never… 

After loving and losing a soldier once, Isabella Knowles made a vow: No more military men. She’s rebuilt her life and has a classroom full of fifth-graders to love, which is more than enough even though her father doesn’t agree. When he sets her up on a blind date, she only goes to humor him — never dreaming that the man she meets will tempt her to break her one rule. 

In theory, Ethan Masters is not opposed to the wife, kids, and house with a white picket fence. But he loves his career as a K-9 handler in the air force, and a dream promotion dangles before him like dog tags. While contemplating his future, he accepts a drunken bet for a blind date, never dreaming that the captivating woman fits perfectly into his ideal, all-American dream. Only one problem. She’s gun-shy about all things military. 

Can Ethan prove to Isabella love is worth the risk?

Titles in the Man’s Best Friend series include — Blind Date Bet –

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The Magnolia Inn by Carolyn Brown

Posted January 18, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Inheriting the Magnolia Inn, a Victorian home nestled in the East Texas pines, is a fantasy come true for Jolene Broussard. After living with the guilt of failing to rescue her self-destructive mother, Jolene knows her aunt and uncle’s B&B is the perfect jump start for a new life and a comforting place to call home. There’s just one hitch: stubborn and moody carpenter Tucker Malone. He’s got a half interest in the Magnolia Inn, and he’s planting his dusty cowboy boots squarely in the middle of her dream.

Ever since his wife’s death, Tucker’s own guilt and demons have left him as guarded as Jolene. The last thing he expects is for his new partner to stir something inside him he thought was gone forever. And as wary as Jolene is, she may have found a kindred spirit—someone she can help, and someone she can hold on to.

Restoring the Magnolia Inn is the first step toward restoring their hearts. Will they be able to let go of the past and trust each other to do it together?

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Unsung Hero by Barbara Ankrum

Posted January 17, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Second chances are Nio Reyes’ specialty. He pulled himself out of childhood poverty to wealth and helped his Navy SEAL brother’s team recover after a mission went south.

When he returns to his Laguna Beach hometown for a friend’s wedding, Nio will need all of his redemption skills to win back the woman he was forced to leave behind without an explanation ten years ago.

Becca Howard has quit believing in happily-ever-afters. A scandal has ruined her once wealthy family, and betrayal has ended her engagement. She’s done with men or so she thinks.

When Nio rises out of the ocean like a Greek god and announces he wants her back, she wants to run almost as much as she wants to stay.

Forgiving him is not an option. Getting over him is impossible. With secrets and family lies still standing in their way, can one long overdue weekend together in Laguna change everything?

Titles in the Band of Brothers series include — A Little Christmas Magic – Road to You – Unsung Hero

*note —  As of the day of this review the Band of Brothers series now lists as — Unsung Hero (#1) – Once A Hero (#2 previously titled A Little Christmas Magic) – Unexpected Hero (#3 previously titled Road to You)

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How to Seduce a Bad Boy by Traci Douglass

Posted January 15, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Melody Bryant has heard it all before. Sure, she’s the epitome of the stereotype for a librarian. Loves order. Loves rules and deadlines. Loves books. But what she doesn’t love is still being a virgin at twenty-four. Unfortunately, the only guy she’s ever been interested in turned her down flat. And then left town. Eight. Years. Ago. Ugh.

Now her birthday is fast approaching and she just can’t take it any longer. She’s finding a guy before her birthday in five weeks or she’s adopting two more cats and fully embracing becoming “the crazy cat lady.” 

But when her latest date ends in epic failure–everyone thinks of her as the “proper librarian,” she realizes what she needs is to ruin her reputation. And she knows the perfect guy to help her: the baddest of the bad boys in town. This Army vet won’t know what hit him…

At this time “How To Seduce A Bad Boy” is a stand-alone title.

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Secret Millionaire for the Surrogate by Donna Alward

Posted January 14, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

They met at a wedding… 

Will they say “I do”?

It’s wedding photographer Harper’s job to capture other people’s happily-ever-afters, but she doesn’t believe in one for herself. Until she meets ruggedly gorgeous best man Drew.

Having offered to be a surrogate for her best friend, Harper tries to fight their instant chemistry, until Drew sneaks past her defenses. But she’s about to learn this extraordinary man has an extraordinary secret!

Titles in the Marrying a Millionaire series include —  Best Man for the Wedding Planner – Secret Millionaire for the Surrogate –

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Cowboy Brave by Carolyn Brown

Posted January 10, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series / 0 Comments

TWO BOOKS IN ONE! AN ALL-NEW CAROLYN BROWN BOOK, PLUS SECOND CHANCE COWBOY BY A.J. PINE.

This city girl’s about to get a dose of cowboy charm Emily Baker doesn’t rough it – anymore. Born and raised on a farm, she’s worked hard to distance herself from that life, thank you very much. But when the seniors at the nursing home where she works beg for a ranch retreat, she caves and heads up to the Longhorn Canyon spread. With one glance at the sexy cowboy who opens the door, she’s suddenly thinking a week with him might not be so bad after all. 

Justin Maguire doesn’t quite know what to do with the gorgeous woman who shows up on his doorstep. She’s all curves and confidence-even after stepping in a cow pie. Too bad she’s determined not to fall for a cowboy. But with the help of five nosy, matchmaking seniors, he might just convince her he’s worth the risk.

Titles in the Longhorn Canyon series include —  Cowboy Bold – Cowboy Honor – Cowboy Brave – Cowboy Rebel

Plus – SECOND CHANCE COWBOY Once a cowboy, always a cowboy! Jack Everett can handle working on the ranch, but turning around the failing vineyard he’s also inherited? That requires working with the woman he never expected to see again.

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The One You Fight For by Roni Loren

Posted January 4, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

How hard would you fight for the one you love?

Taryn Landry was there that awful night fourteen years ago when Long Acre changed from the name of a town to the title of a national tragedy. Everyone knows she lost her younger sister. No one knows it was her fault. Since then, psychology professor Taryn has dedicated her life’s work to preventing something like that from ever happening again. Falling in love was never part of the plan…

Shaw Miller has spent more than a decade dealing with the fallout of his brother’s horrific actions. After losing everything―his chance at Olympic gold, his family, almost his sanity―he’s changed his name, his look, and he’s finally starting a new life. As long as he keeps a low profile and his identity secret, everything will be okay, right?

When the world and everyone you know defines you by one catastrophic tragedy…

How do you find your happy ending? 

Titles in The Ones Who Got Away series include:  The Ones Who Got Away – The One You Can’t Forget – The One You Fight For –

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Hot Target Cowboy by June Faver

Posted January 3, 2019 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series / 0 Comments

His loyalty is to his family.
But his heart belongs to her.

Eldest son Colt Garrett is the biggest, strongest and steadiest of the Garrett brothers. Colt accepts his responsibilities, knowing his future is tied to the land. Colt has stayed centered-but when he falls in love, he falls hard. He is mesmerized by Misty Dalton, the younger sister of one of his brother’s friends.

Misty Dalton has held together a family plagued with problems since her mother passed away. But when the threats to her family turn deadly, Misty turns to Colt. If anybody wants to hurt Misty, they’re going to have to go through the toughest of the Garrett boys first.

Titles in the Dark Horse Cowboys series include —  Do or Die Cowboy – Hot Target Cowboy – When to Call A Cowboy –

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Revisiting ~ Wild Man by Kristen Ashley

Posted December 28, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

While filling the display case in her bakery, the bell over the door sounds and Tessa O’Hara looks up to see the man of her dreams. Within thirty seconds he asks her out for a beer. But after four months of dating, she discovers he’s an undercover DEA agent-and he’s investigating her possible role in her ex-husband’s drug business. For Tess, this means their relationship is over.

Brock disagrees. He’s committed to his anti-drug mission, but he’s fallen in love with the beautiful woman who’s as sweet as her cupcakes-and he’ll do anything to win her back. Standing between Tess and Brock are their own exes, one of them a drug lord who’s determined to get what he wants. Now as danger threatens, can Brock break the rules he’s lived by and let loose his wild side to protect the woman he loves?

Titles in The Dream Man series include —  Mystery Man – Wild Man – Law Man – Motorcycle Man –

The Dream Man series also has connections with the Rock Chick and Chaos series.  For further information about titles in these amazing series and more please visit the Kristen Ashley page.

As part of a new feature here at Keeper Bookshelf, I’m taking a look back each Friday at a series that I’ve absolutely loved and continue to re-read to this day … that Keeper in my blog’s name refers to the books that stay on a keeper shelf to be re-read at my pleasure.  I’m calling this new feature Revisiting A Series or simply Revisiting.  I hope you’ll enjoy this look back, and maybe find some authors or titles that you’ve yet to discover.  Enjoy.  ?

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Revisiting ~ Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley

Posted December 21, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

Night time is the right time…

Gwendolyn Kidd has met the man of her dreams. He’s hot, he’s sexy, and what started as a no-names-exchanged night of passion has blossomed into a year and a half-long pleasure fest. Sure, it’s a little strange that he only appears in her bed at night, but Gwen is so sure he’s the one, she just can’t turn him away…

Hawk Delgado knows more about Gwen than she could ever imagine. She’s gorgeous, headstrong, and skittish about relationships. But Hawk is facing his own demons, demons that keep him from connecting with anyone. Yet when Gwen is drawn into Denver’s lethal underground scene, Hawk’s protective nature comes out full force. The problem is, when Gwen gets a dose of Hawk’s Alpha attitude in the daylight, she’s not so sure he’s the one anymore….

Titles in The Dream Man series include:  Mystery Man – Wild Man – Law Man – Motorcycle Man –

The Dream Man series also has connections with the Rock Chick and Chaos series.  For further information about titles in these amazing series and more please visit the Kristen Ashley page.

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Once Upon a Romance by Alex Bailey

Posted December 19, 2018 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Christmas. Disney. Romance. No greater magic.

When Sophie’s eight-year-old niece, Ariel, asks Santa Claus for a single wish to honor her mom’s memory, Sophie knows she must grant it. Unfortunately for Sophie, Ariel’s wish is to ride her mom’s favorite ride on Christmas day, and it’s at the last place on earth Sophie wants to visit—Walt Disney World. It will be the first Christmas without her sister, and reliving childhood memories of her best friend is not how she wants to spend her holiday. Sophie’s only desire is to spend Christmas on the slopes with her reliable and stable beau, Darren, who has reluctantly agreed to postpone their trip until the day after Christmas. 

But when Sophie runs into a charming stranger, who offers up his extensive Disney knowledge, he instantly becomes her hero. A wave of relief washes over Sophie—he may just be the one to give Ariel the magical experience she desires. And, even though Sophie doesn’t realize it, he may be exactly what she needs too.

Can a bit of Christmas magic help this ruggedly-attractive stranger win Sophie’s heart when she believes it already belongs to Darren? And will Sophie continue to allow her painful past to haunt her, or will she let it go?

Titles in the A Dream Come True series include:  Once Upon A Romance –

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