Category: Harlequin

A Secret to Shock the Earl by Laura Martin

Posted April 9, 2026 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Historical Romance, NetGalley, Standalone / 0 Comments

Long-lost love… Newfound heir!

Richard, the Earl of Farnleigh, believed he had lost his sweetheart, Hetty, forever. Amid the carnage of the Peninsular War, she was torn from his arms, thought dead.

But now she’s back on his doorstep—with their two-year-old child!

Thinking Richard had abandoned her, pregnant Hetty became trapped in a joyless marriage to a cruel man. Now a widow, she’s finally free—but alone, vulnerable, and penniless.

Richard is her only hope for refuge. They’re bound by their son and an undeniable connection, but when they both bear the scars of the past, is a rekindled romance more than she can promise?

~Standalone~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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Deadly Rodeo Threat by Sami A. Abrams

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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Blackmail to White Veil by Clare Connelly

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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Danger Zone by Cindi Myers

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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Rebuilding His Trust by Jenna Mindel

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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Witness Protector by Jude Bayton

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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Winning the Bull Rider’s Heart by Melinda Curtis

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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Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl by Cari Lynn Webb

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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Stalked in the Mountains by Danica Winters

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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Ambushed in the Night by Rhonda Starnes

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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