Posted April 8, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Crime, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), Mystery, NetGalley, Series, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments
A trail of missing women leads him right into a killer’s trap.
When his twin sister disappears, Navy SEAL Logan Russell’s search for her leads him deep into the woods, where he finds her best friend in the clutches of a masked assailant.
Sheriff Isabelle Sinclair is determined to solve Lisa’s mysterious disappearance the night of her last rodeo—and someone will do anything to keep her from digging too deep.
When crucial evidence links Lisa’s case to a string of barrel racers who’ve also vanished, Logan and Izzie fight against the clock to track down a suspected serial killer.
But when he sets his sights on Izzie, can they outsmart their enemy before both women end up dead?
Titles in the Stone Creek Ranch series include: Christmas Rodeo Killer ~ Deadly Rodeo Threat ~ Rodeo Witness Protector ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved. Yet, keep in mind that this story is a “Suspense” novel, so there may be some indication of violence within the storyline.
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Posted April 8, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, NetGalley, Sexual Content, Standalone / 0 Comments
Forced to wed… Enticed into bed!
Despite their painful past, Annie Langley’s last resort is to beg Theo Leonidas to save the family business.
She should have known the self-made billionaire would seize his chance for revenge against her father, who had always despised him.
Theo’s outrageous counteroffer: he’ll help…on the condition that Annie marries him!
Annie hates how much her body still craves Theo—but he refuses to give in to tantalizing fantasy unless she admits she wants him!
In this battle of honeymoon seduction, Annie won’t surrender without a fight…
~Standalone~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 8, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Suspense / 0 Comments
Can two K-9s and their handlers rescue a kidnapped child in the snowy wilderness?
When a young boy is abducted from a Rocky Mountain ski resort, Lily Alton and her K-9 join a dangerous search-and-rescue mission.
Ski patrol captain Scott Linden doesn’t think Lily is ready to become part of his elite team. But as they battle the elements together, Lily shows incredible strength under fire…and an unlikely attraction blooms.
With their survival skills put to the test, Scott and Lily track a killer through treacherous terrain in a frantic race to find the missing child before it’s too late.
Titles in the K-9 Avalanche Rescue series include: Danger Zone ~ Explosive Evidence ~
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 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 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 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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