Posted August 23, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), Mystery, NetGalley, Trigger Situations Possible, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
A threatening note.
Long-buried secrets.
Their friendship tested.
The last time lifelong friends Payton, Isley, and Clara were together, Clara broke their unwritten rule and brought up the one thing they never talk about. And now, more than twenty years after their friend Cece took her life, they must confront that night as the three women and their husbands—plus one unexpected guest—gather at Isley’s Breckenridge vacation home. With tension already simmering just below the surface of their relationship, they’re each left shaken when a cryptic note arrives: Tell the truth or I will.
Who is the message for, and what does it refer to? The women fear it could be linked to the truth they’ve kept hidden since the night Cece died…or maybe it has something to do with one of the problems they’ve each brought with them.
Isley’s son is in rehab after narrowly avoiding jail time, spurring her to a reckless act of her own. Clara, usually so careful to follow rules, is haunted by the one night that she didn’t. And Payton has been in denial regarding her husband’s so-called plan for their marriage.
As the weekend unfolds, all three will revisit the bonds they share and the challenges that have shaped their lives. And by the trip’s end, a truth that shocks them all will be revealed.
~Standalone~ Trigger Warning ~
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted August 23, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
First came baby…
Now comes passion!
After Tara discovered a fertility clinic mix-up had made her a mother via surrogacy, she began desperately searching for the father, Dionysios Dimitriou. His wealth is no substitute for ensuring her child is loved. What she never expected? The masked stranger she spent last night with…was Dion!
Dion is stunned, then distrustful when Tara claims Niko is hers. Although he needed an heir, he made sure his son wouldn’t be abandoned like he was. However, seeing the way she adores Niko chips away at the guarded Greek’s defenses—threatening his resistance to their consuming connection…
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted August 12, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Xavier Bosch has yet to find a rally-car course he can’t handle—or a woman he wants to share the road with. He’s worked hard to keep his criminal record a secret, but when the news breaks that his abusive father will soon be released from prison, his past threatens to catch up fast. Letting a woman into his world would only make her a target.
But when a nasty crash brings Ryah Nolan into his life, all bets are off.
Psychology student Ryah Nolan doesn’t trust easily. Not with a professor determined to make her life hell, an ex-boyfriend who isn’t quite an ex…and a terrifying stalker no one but her best friend takes seriously. Letting someone in is a risk. But despite his gruff exterior and need for speed, Xavier makes her feel safe.
The closer Xavier and Ryah become, the more they want to put their pasts in the rearview. As they race the clock and the dangers they’ve run from give chase, one thing is certain—they will win or lose together.
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted August 10, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Pregnant, stolen…
and claimed by the billionaire!
A soul-searing night with a handsome Greek? Check. A life-changing consequence? Check! Then Poppy Brown’s world is upended again upon discovering the baby she’s carrying is arrogant Xander Caras’s. And he’s engaged!
Finding Poppy waitressing with a bump, Xander immediately calls off his arranged nuptials. His child won’t endure the poverty he did. So aboard his superyacht, he demands Poppy as his bride. Only when she refuses does he realize he can’t win her over with commands. He must set sail and remind her of the devastating chemistry that originally bound them together…
Titles in the Claimed by a Greek duo include: The Heir Affair ~ Greek’s Kidnapped Princess ~
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted July 31, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
She wasn’t the kind of woman who granted second chances…
No matter how much he might want one
Sparks fly when former lovers, BIA Agent Shilah Parker and private investigator Brannon Ventura, are thrown together to reinvestigate a twenty-five-year-old murder case.
The case is especially personal for Brannon, who believes his biological father was wrongly convicted of the crime. But uncooperative police and local townsfolk create challenges at every turn—complications that pale in comparison to their lingering feelings.
Until they uncover a corrupt secret society that has Shilah in their crosshairs. They must confront their painful past to find justice—and a second chance at love.
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 ~
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted July 30, 2025 by Marsha in Author ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
As a child, Phoebe Manigault developed the gift of premonition after she was struck by lightning in the creek near her Charleston home. Plagued throughout her life by mysterious dreams and always living in the shadow of her beautiful sister, Addie, Phoebe eventually moves to the West Coast, as far from her family as possible. Now, years later, she is summoned back to South Carolina to help Addie care for their ailing mother.
As Phoebe’s return lures her back into deep-rooted tensions and conflicts, she is drawn to Celeste, whose granddaughter went missing years ago. Their connection brings comfort to Phoebe, while Celeste’s adult grandson Liam resurrects complicated emotions tied to Phoebe’s past.
But the longer Phoebe spends in her childhood home, the more her recurring nightmares intensify—bringing her closer to the shocking truth that will irrevocably change everything. Unfolding against the lush backdrop of the South Carolina Lowcountry, That Last Carolina Summer is an unforgettable story about the unbreakable bonds of family and the gift of second chances.
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This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted July 30, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Mystery, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense / 0 Comments
Someone has secrets
They’ll kill to keep buried
Erin Reed’s life spirals into terror after she barely escapes an arson attack with her little boy in her arms. As the threats against her life multiply, she discovers that Detective Sam McKeige is a man she can rely on to protect her and her son.
What begins as trust turns into something that might be love…if she and Sam get the chance to explore it. Can they uncover the identity of the serial killer who’s been stalking her before this monster rips the future away from them?
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted July 29, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
His job is keeping her safe—
from unrelenting danger.
Ever since the Tremonts and the McKays had a dispute over their neighboring Wyoming ranches, they’ve been bitter rivals.
So Madden McKay of Sunrise Security is more than surprised when Lily Tremont reaches out to him for protection after her father is attacked. Soon, Madden must deal with vandalism, sabotage, and revenge aimed at Lily. Why?
Behind it all, he discovers a massive criminal ring. And while the investigation sparks passion between Lily and her heroic bodyguard, one shocking revelation could destroy lives on all sides.
Titles in the Sunset Security series include: Wyoming Bodyguard ~
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted July 29, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, NetGalley, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Will they win a blue ribbon…
For falling in love?
Dr. Wylie Newland loves being a vet, loves cheery Clementine, Oklahoma, but his crush on Dr. Hazel Hughes is a problem. The new resident has made it clear she’s a city girl at heart and won’t be staying.
Working hand in hand at the fair is bringing them closer…and, hopefully, winning her over. Sure, Hazel is beginning to see that Wylie is pretty great, but he’s also stuck in many regards. With Hazel showing him new ways to look at the world, and Wylie showing her that settling down isn’t settling for less, could they take first prize for romance?
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 ~ Country Fair Cowboy ~ The Christmas Cowboy ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or only kissing.
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Posted July 29, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
You can’t escape the enemy…
when you’re his wife!
After she spent a lifetime destitute and alone, Bianca Mason’s delight at discovering the family she never knew existed turns to dismay. Her dying grandfather commands her to wed Luca D’Alabruschi. The ruthless Italian who once put his billions and his privilege before her…
Though she has no choice but to act the benevolent bride-to-be, Bianca won’t forgive or forget the pain Luca caused. Except as each day passes, more memories of their ill-advised affair return… And it’s clear the hate between them is only hiding the agonizing passion still simmering beneath!
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted July 29, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
He tried to play Cupid…
But was he playing with fire?
Wedding planner Gabriella Espiritu’s down on her luck: first, she flunks the CPA exam, then her long-distance internet boyfriend vanishes just before her brother’s wedding! Fortunately, Gabby’s best friend, Chip Lowry, jumps in as matchmaker.
Unbeknownst to Gabby, though, Chip’s been crushing on her for years! And the more he tries to play Cupid, the more he falls under the spell of his lovely friend. But he can’t help fearing that finally baring his soul to his bestie would destroy everything…or is going from friends to lovers a leap worth taking?
Titles in the Spirit of the Shenandoah series include: It Started with a Secret ~ Love Letters from the Trail ~The Forever Wedding Date ~
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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