Posted November 7, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, NetGalley, Paranormal Romance, Standalone, Time Slip Romance, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
Be careful what you wish for….
Hotel sales manager Clara Jenkins has an opportunity to take over as general manager of her hotel. There’s just one problem: she’s asked to shadow her boss for a year, and her boss happens to be her ex. Clara’s not so sure about working in close quarters with him for that length of time.
But her job opportunity isn’t the only major hurdle this year. At dinner the next night, her new boyfriend, Air Force pilot Brent McNally, drops the bomb that he’s being deployed on short notice for an entire year.
While rummaging through her grandmother’s box of Christmas decorations, she finds an old pocket-watch style ornament and, holding it, wishes she could skip the entire year.
The next day, when she arrives at the airfield to see Brent off, to her utter confusion, it soon becomes apparent that she may have skipped a year, and she’s waiting for him to return, not waving him off. Also, Brent—her brand-new boyfriend—goes down on one knee and proposes.
~Standalone~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black scenes. Kisses might be involved 🙂
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Posted November 6, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Kindle Unlimited, NetGalley, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
As snow falls over Micklewick Bay, Lark Harker is preparing for the busy festive season at her vintage clothing boutique, creating enchanting window displays of sequinned dresses and crafting handmade Christmas decorations from shimmering silk ribbon.
But her festive preparations are put on hold when Nate Wilkinson arrives at her cottage door. The owner of a local upcycling business, Nate, asks for her help clearing out the long-abandoned Crayke’s Cottage – a place locals whisper is cursed and haunted by its smuggling past.
Deep within the cottage’s shadowy rooms, Lark discovers two mysterious leather suitcases. The first reveals a treasure trove of 1940s clothes that sparkle with wartime romance and mystery. But the second holds a darker collection: smuggling artefacts, cryptic coded messages, and a rusty iron key that gets Lark’s mind racing.
As Lark consults the town’s museum curator to unlock the suitcases’ secrets, she finds herself torn between growing feelings for her dear friend Nate and her inexplicable intuition that warns her away from love. When the rusty key leads to a shocking discovery in the cottage, Lark must trust her instincts and overcome her fears to finally find the greatest treasure of all…
Titles in the Micklewick Bay series include: The Little Shop by the Sea ~ Summer Days at Clifftop Cottage ~ Finding Love in Micklewick Bay ~ Christmas at the Little Bookshop by the Sea ~ Cupcakes and Kisses in Micklewick Bay ~ A Snowy Seaside Christmas ~ A Wedding at the Little Bookshop by the Sea ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black scenes. Kisses might be involved 🙂
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Posted November 6, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Forever (Grand Central Publishing), Holiday Romance, NetGalley, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
He has one month to make a Christmas miracle happen.
Laney Reynolds knows there’s only one place that can help her heal a broken heart: Cherrywood Creek. The small town where she grew up, with its holiday festivals and snow-covered streets, is exactly where she needs to be this December. It feels good to leave the bustling city, where her husband was too busy climbing the corporate ladder to notice the growing distance between them. But she’s got his attention now . . .
Connor received his wake-up call loud and clear when Laney left, and there’s no way he’s giving up on his marriage. If that means dropping everything and trading high-rises for gingerbread houses to sweep his wife off her feet in her hometown, then so be it. This time, he’s listening, but it’ll take more than hot chocolate dates and even hotter nights to win Laney back. Can he prove that being a CEO is nowhere near as important as being her husband?
~Standalone Title~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 2, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Holiday Romance, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Can a little holiday magic turn liars into lovers?
Victoria Cameron isn’t looking for love—she’s too busy chasing adventure. Seeking an invite to a private art auction, Victoria doesn’t hesitate to crash Cade Whitley’s work event, announcing herself as his girlfriend. When the “King of Dallas Nightlife” reluctantly goes along with her ruse, Victoria’s intrigued. Besides, it’s just a harmless fake date for one night.
Cade has no time for distractions, especially a carefree spirit like Victoria. But now their “date” has morphed into a Christmas weekend together to impress his boss. What starts as a charade becomes a weekend of undeniable chemistry—which suddenly, uncharacteristically, has this cowboy dreaming of settling down. But Victoria still craves freedom and change. As the holidays approach, can what started as a fake date move from a weekend to remember into true love?
Titles in The Cameron Family series include: Her Cowboy for the Holiday ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 1, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Heartwarming, Holiday Romance, NetGalley, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Can saving a town landmark…
Restore her faith in love?
When attorney Sloan Lancaster returns to Adelaide Creek to care for his father, he’s shocked at Winding Creek Rehab and Care Center’s run-down state. He considers moving his dad, but is drawn to his high school crush, Bethany, who is in charge of the facility’s restoration.
Moved by Bethany’s community spirit and her adorable young daughter, Heidi, Sloan makes an anonymous donation to the center as the holidays bring them all closer.
But when Sloan’s identity is revealed, Bethany pulls away, anxious about a conflict of interest. Can she overcome her fears to embrace Sloan’s support—and build the loving family she’s always wanted?
Titles in the Back to Adelaide Creek series include: The Rancher’s Wyoming Twins ~ The Doc’s Holiday Homecoming ~ His Wyoming Surprise ~ Finding His Wyoming Sweetheart ~ A Wyoming Family Holiday ~
This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors/fade to black, or only kissing.
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Posted November 1, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, NetGalley, Seasoned Romance, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
‘Tis the season – to rekindle?
Natalie is having a nightmare Christmas. Her daughter, Clem, has invited her dad over from Australia—and Natalie hasn’t seen her ex, tycoon Jon, for twenty-two years!
They agree for the sake of their daughter to pretend to be the perfect family, but Natalie soon discovers the spark between them never died!
After two decades of hurt, can she risk her heart for a second chance—or is this festive fling just for the holidays?
Titles in the Family Reunion in London duet include: Second Chance Under the Mistletoe by Kandy Shepherd ~ Christmas Surprise for Her Boss by Scarlet Wilson ~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted November 1, 2025 by Marsha in Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Mystery, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Thriller / 0 Comments
Just one look …shattered her life.
It was worse than the date from hell.
Teacher Leah Gerard waited hours for the man…until she saw his bloody body being dragged away. Did she imagine it? The police believe she did, as there’s no body to corroborate her story.
Then Leah becomes their prime murder suspect. Determined to find the truth, Leah hires ace investigator Owen Walker, who delves into every possibility while protecting —and captivating—Leah.
But when her longtime roommate disappears, troubling questions and danger follow.
Who wants Leah charged with murder? And who wants her dead?
Titles in the Colby Agency: The Next Generation series include: A Colby Christmas Rescue ~ Alibi for Murder ~ Memory of Murder ~ Witness to Murder ~
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 November 1, 2025 by Marsha in Amish Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Kensington Books, NetGalley, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
The second eldest, Beth Schrock, always believed herself the most level-headed sibling. After all, in the wake of their parents’ divorce, it was she who emerged as the caretaker and steadying presence. Yet after almost two years in Ohio, Beth’s life remains the most unsettled.
Unlike her younger sister and brothers, Beth has yet to become Amish, or fall in love, much less marry. Still, she is about to take on the biggest responsibility of them all. She is going to be a mother. A single mother. While she’s not proud of her actions, she is excited and hopeful about the sense of purpose this change will bring.
When Beth happens to meet family acquaintance Junior Lambright, they bump heads a bit. But after she takes a part-time job at his successful candle factory, it doesn’t take long for sparks to ignite—or for Junior to decide to be the friend Beth clearly needs.
Still, neither expects a romance. Ten years older than Beth, Junior seems content to devote himself to work and his two senior Labradors. And as Beth’s due date looms, she must choose a path. She considers returning to Cleveland and her high-paying, high-stress realtor job. She could hire a nanny. But she’d miss so much about Walden—including Junior.
And then, Junior proposes.
Beth is sure Junior’s sweet offer is only to save her reputation. . . . Unless, like her, Junior is also yearning for something more. With faith, and the courage to open their hearts, they might soon find out . . .
Titles in the Amish ABCs series include: A is for Amish ~ B is for Bonnet ~ C is for Courting ~ D is for Daisy ~
This is a clean, sweet Amish romance with perhaps only kissing.
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Posted October 30, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments
A dangerous family legacy. A race to save a baby in jeopardy.
When journalist Lexi McKenna receives a desperate call for help, she rushes to her sister’s home, only to find her sister dead and one of her twin nieces missing.
With her past mafia ties resurfacing, Lexi must go on the run with agent Noah Thompson to protect herself from her father’s enemies.
Although Lexi is the daughter of the mob boss who murdered Noah’s brother, Noah will do anything to take down her family—even work with her.
As danger looms from all sides, they must find the abducted baby and dismantle a criminal empire before Lexi and her nieces end up as collateral damage.
Titles in the Jameson Investigations series include: Hunted for the Holidays ~ Hiding in the Wilderness ~ Exposing Lethal Secrets ~ Missing at Christmas ~
Although this is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors/fade to black, or only kissing… it is also a Romantic Suspense, so there may also be mention of violence.
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Posted October 29, 2025 by Marsha in Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Historical Romance, NetGalley, Small Town Romance, Standalone, Victorian Romance / 0 Comments
A cowboy in London
…and a deal at the altar?
When his English business partner dies, Montana rancher Boone Rawlins becomes guardian of the man’s little girl and heir to their family property in London. So when a storm destroys the ranch, they cross the Atlantic to start a new life!
Penniless Lady Ambrin is stunned when a real-life cowboy arrives on her doorstep. But she quickly comes to her senses when she discovers her dear brother has left Boone her house—and that he wants to sell it to fund a new farm! Ambrin’s determined to keep her home and her precious niece. Will a convenient marriage be the solution…or a whole new predicament?
~Standalone~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted October 28, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, NetGalley, Sexual Content, Standalone / 0 Comments
Taking their rivalry… from boardroom to bedroom!
Freshly appointed head of her father’s company, Hennessy Wade is working feverishly hard to throw off her wild-child reputation.
She’s still reeling from the news that her co-CEO is hatefully arrogant billionaire Renzo Valetti… Her face burns as she remembers youthfully—mortifyingly—kissing the devil himself!
Hennessy epitomizes the kind of recklessness that cost Renzo’s parents their lives. She’s impulsive, spontaneous…and a temptation he will refuse!
Until an Italian business trip has him questioning everything he knows about Hennessy’s scandalous past… And reconsidering the line between disdain and desire!
~Standalone~
This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.
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