Category: Contemporary Romance

Elsa’s Stand by Cathryn Hein

Posted July 10, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

When the sudden death of his mother forces outback opal miner Jack Hargreaves home to Wirralong, his plan is simple: mourn his mother, sort out the family farm, and get the hell out of the town that has always hated him. But Elsa O’Donoghue, the beautiful hairdresser with a big heart and even brighter smile, has other plans.

From the moment Jack strides into her salon and helps himself to her clippers, Elsa is in lust. He might be a poster boy for the strong silent type, but she senses there’s a good man behind that stoic facade. With her business taking off, Elsa is finally ready for a relationship and Jack is just her kind of man. Not to mention, she’s never said no to a challenge.

Worried their association will harm Elsa’s business, Jack tries to avoid her, but Elsa is irresistible. Soon, she has him believing and hoping for a future with her in Wirralong, but another family tragedy shatters Jack’s fragile dream. Jack knows he must leave Elsa to protect her, no matter the cost to himself.

Titles in the multi-author series, Outback Brides, include: Maggie’s Run by Kelly Hunter – Belle’s Secret by Victoria Purman – Elsa’s Stand by Cathryn Hein – Holly’s Heart by Fiona McArthur

Here Comes the Best Man by Angela Britnell

Posted July 10, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Being the best man is a lot to live up to …

When troubled army veteran and musician Josh Robertson returns home to Nashville to be the best man at his younger brother Chad’s wedding he’s just sure that he’s going to mess it all up somehow.

But when it becomes clear that the wedding might not be going to plan, it’s up to Josh and fellow guest Louise Giles to make sure that Chad and his wife-to-be Maggie get their perfect day.

Can Josh be the best man his brother needs? And is there somebody else who is beginning to realize that Josh could be her ‘best man’ too?

Here Comes The Best Man is the sequel (in a way) to The Wedding Reject Table…. which is part of the Nashville Connections series.

Ranger’s Courage by Vella Munn

Posted July 3, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

After losing his wife, rugged forest ranger Jake Pruitt puts everything into his job. Consumed with guilt, he never thinks that he’ll be able to move on…until he meets Sari.

Sari Dunham works as a tracking dog trainer. When she’s assigned to work with Jake, the attraction is instant and undeniable. But Sari’s hiding a secret from the past and needs to keep Jake at a distance.

Will Jake’s guilt and Sari’s past destroy any chance they have at love and a future together?

Titles in the Montana Rangers series include: Ranger’s Legacy – Ranger’s Courage – Ranger’s Pride

All-American Cowboy by Dylann Crush

Posted July 3, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

This city boy has it all figured out…
Until he goes toe-to-toe with a fierce cowgirl who’s snagged the home field advantage.

Holiday, Texas is known far and wide as the most celebratory town in the South–and no shindig is complete without one of its founding members. It’s a real shame the last remaining Holiday is a city slicker, but what’s that old saying about putting lipstick on a pig…?

Beck has no intention of being charmed by some crazy Texas town, but the minute he lays eyes on his grandfather’s old honky tonk–and Charlie Walker, the beautiful cowgirl who runs it–he finds himself wishing things could be different. Life’s gentler in Holiday. Slower. More real than anything he’s ever known. And when he looks into Charlie’s eyes, Beck may finally discover what it’s like to truly belong.

Titles in the Holiday, Texas series include: All-American Cowboy – Cowboy Christmas Jubilee –

Royal Order by Leslie North

Posted July 1, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Simon Stuart has always been serious. Serious about his studies, his naval service, and supporting the royal family. However, watching his cousins King Phillip and Prince Eric find love and new paths in life has left Simon feeling adrift. That is, until during a Danovian Dahlia event Simon finds himself offered a new proposal: an engagement of marriage.

Penelope Alcott never wanted to be queen. That’s why she runs a toy company instead of learning royal etiquette. Because when you’re fifth in line for the throne, it’s crazy to think that you’re ever going to be crowned. Yet, after a series of unfortunate events including a tragic plane crash, two abdications, and a bizarre incident involving a Native American sweat box,

Penelope finds herself crowned Queen. While Penelope is unsure about her new position of power, the royal family is taking no chances. They’re going to marry Penelope to a ringer: Simon Stuart, the perfect King who isn’t in line for a throne. Simon finds Penelope woefully unprepared for the realities of royal life and decides he has to help her. It isn’t long before Penelope gets the hang of ruling, and she begins to think she and Simon make a pretty amazing team — both publicly and privately. But when a mother appears claiming her toddler has a right to the throne, Penelope and Simon are faced with losing a life they were just beginning to love.

Titles in the Royals of Danovar include: Royal Service – Royal Treatment – Royal Order

Her Cowboy Prince by Trish Milburn

Posted June 30, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

After testifying at the murder trial that sent her stepmother to prison and escaping an attempt on her life, Melody Shaw has lost everything. Formerly CEO of her family’s pharmaceutical company, she’s now living incognito as a housekeeper at a cozy resort in rural Montana. New career, new apartment, new name. She knows she needs to keep a low profile. The last thing she needs is a romance with the handsome, hardworking owner of the Peak View Hot Springs Resort.

When rancher and resort owner Justin McQueen impulsively asks Melody for some ideas to increase bookings for the resort, he’s impressed with her creativity and quick thinking. He persuades the reluctant Melody to jump in as the temporary events coordinator, helping him plan a week of Christmas festivities. As they work together, both of them struggle to fight their growing attraction. Justin is still recovering from a bad break-up and is very aware that as her employer, he needs to tread carefully. He also senses Melody has a secret, which he is determined to uncover.

As their event planning comes to fruition, Justin knows he needs to put common sense on hold and take a chance on a love he wants to last forever.

Titles in the Once Upon A Western series include: Her Cowboy Prince – A Cowboy’s Kiss –

Belle’s Secret by Victoria Purman

Posted June 30, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Isabella Martenson never expected to be a runaway bride. She never expected to be a bride, period. She simply has the wrong DNA to do the whole happily married thing. Until one night in Vegas with a handsome winemaker changes everything…

A year later, Harry Harrison’s bride is still a mystery. Who was she? Where was she? And why did she run? When Harry flies to Australia for his best friend’s wedding, he runs straight into the woman he’s never been able to forget.

All she asks is for their marriage to be kept a secret. All he asks is for a divorce. But after a week together, Harry and Isabella are forced to face what they really want.

The Arrangement by Jennifer Lewis

Posted June 28, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

She’s got everything under control. He always gets what he wants. What happens when he makes an offer she can’t refuse?

When Ashlyn Gray’s father passes, he leaves one shocking stipulation in his last will and testament. If she wants him to continue funding her education, she will marry. For an entire year. At 23, Ashlyn doesn’t want to date anyone, let alone marry.

At 25, Deacon Cross is a self-made billionaire. He has no time for love. But he needs a wife, and he needs one fast.

Enter Ashlyn. The perfect answer to his dilemma; and he thinks, the answer to hers. Their attraction is off the charts, but Ashlyn doesn’t trust Deacon and he isn’t about to let his guard down.

Can these two really stay married for an entire year?

Titles in the Marriage of Convenience series include: The Arrangement – The Proposal –

It Takes Two by Jenny Holiday

Posted June 28, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Wendy Liu should be delighted to be her best friend’s maid of honor. But after years spent avoiding the bride’s brother – aka the boy who once broke her heart – she’s now trapped with him during an endless amount of wedding festivities. Luckily she’s had time to perfect her poker face, and engaging Noah Denning in a little friendly competition might just prove that she’s over him for good…

Noah Denning is determined to make his little sister’s wedding memorable. But it seems Wendy is trying to outdo him at every turn. Challenging each other was always something he and Wendy did right, so when she proposes they compete to see who can throw the best bachelor or bachelorette party in Sin City, Noah takes the bait – and ups the stakes. Because this time around, he wants Wendy for keeps. And when you’re fighting for love, all bets are off.

Titles in the Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series include: One and Only – It Takes Two – Three Little Words

Arden by Melody Anne

Posted June 26, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

No one would guess that dedicated teacher Arden Forbes is a billionaire. His profession gives him a purpose that wealth alone can’t provide. He’s developing another passion, too, for Keera Thompson, the new principal. She’s beautiful, enigmatic, guarded, and—after a series of violent school break-ins—in need of protection. And Arden is eager to supply it. But what he wants most is to unearth the mysteries that surround her.

After a troubling past, Keera thought she’d be safe in this sleepy town and that she’d never be shaken again. Yet nothing has unsettled Keera more than her desire for Arden—honorable, gorgeous, and available when she craves him. But despite their explosive chemistry, when it comes to letting Arden in, Keera has her limits…and her secrets.

As the threats escalate, Keera fears that everything she’s been running from is closing in, and there’s only one man to trust. But will the truth drive Arden away…or will it bring the two closer than ever before?

Titles in the Undercover Billionaire series include: Kian – Arden –

Montana Baby by Juanita Kees

Posted June 26, 2018 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Chase Calhoun has worked hard at making Calhoun Customs a world-wide sensation and keeping his father’s dream alive. He hasn’t had time to think about settling down, so he’s not expecting to find love or new life in their garage among the ghosts of his family’s past.

Charlotte Jackson is on the run from a rebellious past, determined to prove she can be a good mom to three-month-old baby, Zoe. Tired of being delegated to the back office of the racing team her famous NASCAR family owns, she sets out to establish herself as a custom design artist. But her past soon threatens her future and everything she’s worked hard to build is challenged.

While Chase slowly loses his heart, Charlotte learns that sometimes family is more than just blood and DNA.

Titles in The Calhouns of Montana series include – Montana Baby – Montana Daughter – Montana Son

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