Posted June 18, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Mystery, NetGalley, Series, Suspense / 0 Comments
Her ex’s mysterious death …is now theirs to solve.
When Brenda Devers sees her estranged—and recently deceased—husband, Scott, at the airport, she reels in shock. She’d buried him three weeks ago—hadn’t she?
Only now his business troubles have thrust Brenda and her young daughter into sudden do-or-die jeopardy.
Luckily, the single mom’s new neighbor, Ben Clark, is smart, attractive, and seemingly trustworthy, whereas the police and the FBI are not. A top Colby private investigator, Ben’s been hired to protect Brenda.
But as he helps her uncover the truth about Scott, the danger factor amps up—and her worst nightmare might be coming true.
Titles in the Colby Agency: The Next Generation series include: A Colby Christmas Rescue ~ Alibi for Murder ~ Memory of Murder ~ Witness to Murder ~ The Husband’s Secret ~ The Bride’s Betrayal ~ The Missing Couple ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted June 14, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
In Big Sky Country. Sometimes forgiveness takes the most courage…
For her son’s sake, widowed veterinarian Vicky Siden works hard to pretend all is well. But the arrival of game warden Nick Youngston at her family’s animal rescue—with a horse and donkey in tow—changes everything.
With three-year-old Taylor eager to help Nick rehab Buddy and Dunk, Vicky can’t avoid her late husband’s best friend, who she’s always blamed for his death. Nor can Nick avoid the real reason he’s in town.
As old wounds resurface and feelings spark to life, facing the truth could keep them apart—or lead to an unexpected second opportunity at love.
Titles in the Three Sisters Rescue Farm series include: A Montana-Sized Secret ~ A Refuge in Montana ~
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 June 13, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
An unexpected reunion… Brings a loving new beginning!
Returning to quaint Strawberry Pond, New Hampshire, is bittersweet for veterinarian Trevor Kaminski. His hometown is full of memories of the sister he lost. And with his orphaned nephew, Danny, to raise, he suddenly finds himself a single dad.
But reconnecting with his childhood best friend, Laura Sullivan, brings a joyful surprise—romantic feelings that catch them both off guard. Laura is happy to help with Danny, and working with Trevor to save the local animal shelter allows their friendship to deepen and grow…into love.
But self-sufficient Laura never planned on marriage. Can Trevor convince the dedicated bachelorette to embrace a fresh start with an instant family?
Titles in the Strawberry Pond Romance series include: The Hero Next Door ~ A Surprise for the Single Dad ~
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 June 12, 2026 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments
They’re a fake couple… To solve a real mystery.
As heir to her Aunt Greta’s vineyard, Samantha Wagner, a take-charge executive, is sure she has the smarts to run Wagner Wines. She just hadn’t counted on former Texas Ranger Dean Carter investigating her aunt’s death as suspicious.
Though both prefer to operate solo, the designer-clad business pro and the sexy loner cowboy pose as a couple to probe a possible murder.
But as sabotage mounts and secrets emerge, Carter and Samantha try to resist emotional entanglement.
Will the former ranger abandon his mission to protect Samantha from the killer’s sight?
Titles in The Shadow Rangers series include: Undercover Sabotage ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted June 10, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, NetGalley, Series/Duet, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Diamonds aren’t forever… Unless they come with desire!
For years, I’ve striven to conceal my blazing attraction to my boss, Aiden Hawke. Aiden never mixes business with pleasure.
But when he demands I play his fake fiancée for a year to secure a deal, my heart almost combusts.
Once he marks me as his to the press and moves me into his penthouse, Aiden’s every heated glance is a special kind of torture. As his icy walls come down, I know I’m playing with fire.
Because my compulsion to be his will linger long after this engagement’s expiration date…
Titles in the Forbidden Bosses series include: My Fiancée Promotion ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted June 3, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Series/Duet, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
First comes baby… then royal marriage!
After a lifetime of rejection, Crown Princess Poppy is determined to choose the right husband. So, she attends a masquerade ball in disguise to spy on a potential groom, playboy King Caius. But all of innocent Poppy’s scruples—and clothes!—fall away in the face of his powerful magnetism…
Caius can’t forget the stranger he shared an incandescent night with, even as the rest of his world implodes. Then one last bombshell detonates… The touch that haunts him was Poppy’s; she’s pregnant, and royal protocol requires a shotgun wedding!
Titles in the Royal House of Sadat duo/series include: Bodyguard’s Royal Temptation (ARC) ~ Unmasking His Pregnant Queen (ARC) ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted June 3, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments
She vows to stay impersonal… But for him, the case is anything but.
When a body with the name of a cold-case victim written on it is discovered, FBI Agent Sophia Bennett teams up with Agent Noah Thunderhawk, Bureau of Indian Affairs, to investigate the crime.
The evidence—and Sophia—challenge Noah’s faith in the reservation elders. How could one of his own be complicit?
But as tension and undeniable attraction rise, dangerous patterns emerge. Missing girls…a trafficking network…the wall of silence they keep hitting… Someone high up is murdering to keep their secrets. And Noah and Sophia are in their crosshairs.
Titles in the Big Sky Justice series include: Danger in Big Sky Country ~ Her K-9 Protector ~ Cold Case Secrets ~ Cold Case Kidnapping ~ Cold Case Reckoning ~ Sacred Secrets ~ Lethal Betrayal ~ Final Witness ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted June 2, 2026 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
When it’s high heels versus boot heels, something’s gotta give.
When cheery Mia Hawthorne arrives at Whispering Winds Dude Ranch, Silas Crockett sees right through her sunny facade. Mia is here for a two-week anger management program. Calling it R & R and oozing city slicker charm won’t change the storm of anger she’s hiding. Silas knows about weathering black clouds—and the brooding cowboy is determined to help Mia manage her fury.
If Silas can get her to let loose, Mia may find the path to healing. But Mia counters every poke and prod with sunshine and daisies. As their fiery connection intensifies, Mia awakens feelings—and a tragic secret—Silas had buried long ago. Can two hot heads master their demons and recognize that they are truly mad…for each other?
Titles in the Whispering Winds Ranch series include: Capturing the Cowboy ~ Courting the Holiday Cowboy ~ Falling for the Reluctant Cowboy ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted June 1, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
They weren’t looking for love… But a baby might bring them together
When cowboy Henry Parker suddenly finds himself guardian to his sister’s infant son, he needs help fast. So he turns to his best friend—and ranch owner—Charli Stafford.
Charli is fighting with her mother and sisters against the sale of the Stafford Ranch. And the practical rancher will do anything to save her childhood home—even marry her handsome ranch hand.
It seems like the best solution for both of them, but what starts as a marriage of convenience soon becomes more. Could this business arrangement turn them into a forever family?
Titles in the Big Sky Legacy series include: The Surprise Cowboy Dad ~
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 June 1, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Once upon a fixer-upper…
A handsome handyman arriving without warning to renovate down-on-her-luck aerialist Piper’s rented theater throws her into a spin—she can’t afford anyone finding out she’s living backstage.
Only Kellen is no ordinary contractor: He’s a billion-dollar tycoon with a tool belt!
Thanks to a lifetime of letdowns, he doesn’t believe in happily-ever-after…but Piper’s idealistic charm makes him wish he did.
And as their chemistry erupts right under the stage lights, can he really keep his well-built walls up?
Titles in the Love Under Construction series include: Backstage Night with the Billionaire ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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