Posted August 6, 2026 by Marsha in Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Kindle Unlimited, Love Inspired (Harlequin), No Spice Romance, Series/Duet, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
With his dog by his side… Is a second chance within reach?
After losing his family and his leg in a car crash, widower Dirk Matthews dedicates his solitary life to woodworking and his mobility service dog, Molly.
That is, until a troubled kid steals from his truck. Desperate to reach her grieving oldest son, widow Tessa Wagner agrees to have the boy help Dirk work on her family’s ranch.
Only she doesn’t expect her own connection with the carpenter. Soon they’re feeling more than the shared loss of loved ones.
But will past heartbreak stand in the way of their future?
Titles in the Legacy Ranch series include: An Unexpected Companion ~ Their Texas Christmas Redemption ~ A Texas Easter Blessing ~ The Pastor’s Christmas Prayer ~
(An Unexpected Companion is also part of K-9 Companions #31)
This is a no-spice, sweet, inspirational romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes (rarely). But awareness, tension, and kisses might be involved.
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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 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 April 21, 2026 by Marsha in A TBR Read, Challenges, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Kindle Unlimited, Love Inspired (Harlequin), No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Wedding planner Lexi Harrington needs a manager for her inherited Wyoming ranch. Clint Romine is the perfect man for the job, but the ruggedly handsome cowboy soon presents a new dilemma—distraction.
Lexi can’t fall for a small-town rancher when she’s planning to return to her big-city career after the holidays.
Home has always been elusive for former foster kid Clint. Working alongside Lexi at Rock Step Ranch feels too cozy—and too risky. Opening up to her means revealing a secret about his past that could jeopardize everything he holds dear.
This Christmas, can Clint learn to trust Lexi with the truth . . . and with his heart?
Titles in the Wyoming Cowboys series include: The Rancher’s Mistletoe Bride ~ Reunited with the Bull Rider ~ Wyoming Christmas Quadruplets ~ His Wyoming Baby Blessing ~
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 18, 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… until a four-legged friend came along.
After a devastating injury derails his military career, Logan Brock agrees to help his best friend run a dog rescue farm.
When vet tech Virginia Chapman brings her defiant son, Tyler, on her rounds, things initially don’t go well.
But the single mom appreciates Logan’s patience toward her child and recognizes an opportunity. Logan soon becomes the mentor Tyler needs as they all begin to bond over the care of a troubled stray dog.
But will rehabbing and training Bravo be enough to help them overcome old wounds…and consider a new future together as a family?
#41 in K-9 Companions
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 17, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
A new ranch home… could lead to a new family.
After his marriage fails, single father Ryder Sinclair returns to his hometown with his young son to care for his ailing mother.
He’s surprised to run into his teenage crush, Kendall Hunt, whose career as a professional chef has been shaken by scandal.
As the two work together to save an Easter event usually hosted by Ryder’s mother, Kendall finds herself longing for this sense of family with Ryder and little Shepard.
But when she has a chance to go back to the life she once knew, will she choose the dream she’s spent years chasing…or the new dream that has taken hold of her heart?
Titles in the Legacy Ranch series include: Their Texas Christmas Redemption* ~ A Texas Easter Blessing** ~ The Pastor’s Christmas Prayer ~
(While not listed as part of this series on Amazon, I was first introduced to the Legacy Ranch through a K-9 Companion title, An Unexpected Companion)
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 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 1, 2026 by Marsha in Amish Romance, Author ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments
Regrets from the past… could lead to a chance for redemption…
After a terrifying break-in, widowed dressmaker Isla Stohl finds herself leaning on town sheriff Evan Miller.
Sixteen years ago, Evan chose a law enforcement career over her and their Texas Amish community, and now he’s determined to make amends.
Evan vows to keep Isla and her two children safe, but old feelings begin to arise once more.
As he’s drawn back to his heritage and faith, he must decide if he can leave behind the life he built for himself in the Englisch world for the woman he’s never been able to let go of.
Titles in the Texas Amish Brides series include: The Cowboy’s Amish Haven ~ Bonding Over the Amish Baby ~ Her Surprise Amish Match ~ Her Amish Refuge ~ An Amish Widow’s Hope ~
This is a sweet, no-spice romance. Tension and kisses might be involved.
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Posted January 10, 2026 by Marsha in Challenges, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), No Spice Romance, Owned, Reading Challenges, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
An unexpected partnership. A shocking secret. Can the truth heal old wounds?
After months away, architect Wyatt Teague returns home only to find himself named a guardian to his late friends’ orphaned twins…alongside his ex-fiancée, Natalie Dalton.
But caring for them together proves to be a challenge: Wyatt’s job is in the city, and Natalie can’t leave her family’s apple orchard.
As they vow to make this new partnership work, old feelings between them quickly resurface.
But when Natalie finds out the true reason behind Wyatt’s abandonment, can she trust him with the babies…and her heart?
Titles in the Home to Foxtail series include: Mountain Homecoming ~ Her Pretend Holiday Beau ~
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 October 27, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), NetGalley, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
An unexpected homecoming brings another chance at love.
For two years, mountaineer Max Butler was presumed dead after a tragic climbing accident in Peru…until his return to his small town of Opportunity, Alaska. But now a traumatic brain injury keeps him from remembering his former life and who he left behind—including physical therapist Hayley Morgan.
Heartbroken after Max chose his mountaineering dreams over her, Hayley is determined to guard her heart against him, even as he steps in to help her with babysitting duties for his infant sister.
As Max slowly regains fragments of his past and buried feelings resurface, can Hayley convince him to stay…for a second chance at happiness?
Titles in the Opportunity, Alaska series include: Her Alaskan Family ~ Lost Alaskan Memories ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors/fade to black, or only kissing.
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