Posted April 19, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), Mystery, NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Hunted by killers. And time is running out fast…
Laurel Bell’s first day as a wildlife photography ranger takes a treacherous turn when she is nearly drowned by a masked assassin.
Her witness protection cover has been blown, and she knows it’s only a matter of time before her attacker returns to finish the job.
Her only chance at survival is police sergeant Heath Calhoun, who will do anything to deliver Laurel to her marshal handler.
But when Heath’s young daughter is taken hostage, the stakes are raised, and now they must race to outsmart the powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to exact their revenge…
Titles in the Forest Ranger Rescuers series include: Hunted in the Forest* ~ Abducted in the Woods^ ~ Targeted in the Swamp^ ~
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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Posted April 17, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments
She has a target on her back… And a protector who won’t leave her side
Sheriff’s deputy Royal Campbell knows he’s been assigned to quiet little Hope Town because he’s the rookie.
Things get interesting when Franny Perkins witnesses a kidnapping, and the FBI takes over Royal’s investigation.
The sheriff wants Royal to stay close to Franny for her safety and because of Royal’s experience with the feds—even though that experience was on the other side of the law.
Staying close to Franny gets more complicated once it’s clear that she’s in danger. And after she and Royal share one reckless kiss…
Titles in the Bent County Protectors series include: Vanishing Point* ~ Killer on the Homestead* ~ Fatal Deception* ~ Eyewitness in Danger** ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 17, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Crime, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Series, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
After surviving betrayal and violence, forensic investigator Dr. Cassia Davis lives a life of isolation, her once-brilliant career confined to online consulting. When a Hollywood Hills murder mystery exposes a mass grave connected to her past, Cass must confront the man who shattered her trust—FBI Special Agent Mitchell Keaton.
His mistake nearly cost her life. Now, working together on the crime scene investigation, they must unearth the truth about a serial killer tied to The Circle of the Red Lily, a ruthless secret society that controls Hollywood’s darkest corners.
But digging into the past means reopening old wounds. As their passion reignites, Cass and Mitch must overcome guilt, trauma, and the lies that tore them apart. Because the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous the hunt becomes.
Solving her biggest case means facing her greatest fear.
Titles in the Circle of the Red Lily series include: Framed ~ Vanished ~ Unearthed ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 16, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Thriller, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
When the past knocks, deadbolt the door…
For private investigator Samantha Price, life is finally starting to feel more settled. Working investigations with her live-in boyfriend, Nate Bennet, is both personally and professionally fulfilling. With one of Nate’s brothers engaged and his older brother, Cal, finally moving back home to Marietta, Montana, the only thing that can disrupt the present…is the past.
Mystery author Jill Harrington can no longer pretend that her grandmother’s history isn’t important. She secretly hires Sam to get to the bottom of what caused Glenda’s traumatic muteness decades ago. But Glenda Harrington is a local ghost story to the people of Marietta, and she has no desire to change that. For years, she’s protected the Bennet family secrets along with her own, and she’ll do whatever she can to stop Sam and Nate from discovering the truth.
But attorney Cal Bennett knows his childhood memories still shield critical secrets. To understand what happened when he was a child, he joins forces with Jill, Sam, and Nate to dig up what Glenda’s been hiding. And what they unearth endangers them all.
Titles in the Western Edge Mystery series include: Double-Edged Reckoning ~ Dark Mountain Ambush ~ Long Lost Winter ~ Murder Never Forgets ~ Dead Man’s Alibi ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 16, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Thriller, Trilogy, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Seven years after her twin sister vanished, single mother Mabel Reynolds has turned heartbreak into purpose. As a justice-seeking heroine, she’s dedicated to helping victims of violence find their voice. But when new evidence reopens her sister’s missing women mystery case, Mabel refuses to stay quiet—especially when the investigation leads straight to the city’s power players.
Assistant District Attorney Paul Flynn has been promised an easy win on the case—until Mabel storms into his life. Her passion for justice clashes with his political ambition, but their enemies-to-lovers spark quickly turns to something deeper. Together, they uncover a trail of secrets and lies linking Mabel’s sister to a web of corruption and crime that someone will kill to protect.
As desire and danger collide, Paul must choose between his career and the woman he’s come to protect. And Mabel must face the unthinkable truth about how far justice can go before it breaks her heart.
She’ll risk everything to expose the truth.
Titles in the Circle of the Red Lily series include: Framed ~ Vanished ~ Unearthed ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 15, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Suspense, Thriller, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
When photographer Riley Temple develops a roll of film and uncovers an image of a murdered woman, she becomes the target of a deadly Hollywood conspiracy. The deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes that someone powerful wants her silenced.
Her only ally is LAPD Detective Quinn Burton, a man whose loyalty to his family and the force is as unshakable as his attraction to Riley. Their partnership sparks an undeniable chemistry, but their investigation threatens to expose his father—the city’s police commissioner—as part of a secret society thriller that rules Los Angeles’s elite.
As Riley and Quinn race to uncover the truth, danger closes in. Caught between duty and desire, they’ll have to trust each other to survive. But in this world of love, lies, and corruption, trust could be the most dangerous choice of all.
A Hollywood conspiracy. A forbidden attraction. A truth worth dying for.
Titles in the Circle of the Red Lily series include: Framed ~ Vanished ~ Unearthed ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 9, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
After a local woman is attacked… A bodyguard steps in to protect her at any cost.
Eve Tilly is as tough as they come. But after being attacked at work, her friend Reid Sommers goes into full bodyguard mode.
His 24/7 protection seems unnecessary…until the stalking begins. Reid’s in the security business, but keeping Eve safe is all too personal.
Their friendship means everything to him, especially as it starts to turn into so much more.
He refuses to take a chance on losing the woman who has always been important to him…and now it’s time to prove it.
Titles in the Sunset Security series include: Wyoming Bodyguard ~ Personal Bodyguard ~ Bodyguard Cowboy ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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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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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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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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Posted April 5, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Crime, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance, Trigger Situations Possible, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
In bounty hunting, clean jobs are a myth. Dot knows—she’s seen the blood.
Dot Ybarra doesn’t bluff. Fresh into her bounty hunting career, she’s already earning a reputation for results. But when a “routine” rogue bounty—taken as a favor to her lawyer cousin—turns lethal, she’s staring down a case with international reach, bodies in its wake, and the stench of power.
Her business partner, T.J. Roman, is hiding a secret. If Dot finds out … well, she can’t find out. It would end the effective partnership they’ve built. But the trail won’t wait. What should have been a clean pickup of a fellow military veteran spirals into a hunt through the shadows, where one wrong move could see them both buried in an unmarked grave.
To stop the predators at the center of a violent trafficking ring, they’ll have to go straight into its core—and make themselves the bait. Every step makes them vulnerable to each other as well.
The devil’s coming for them.
Dot plans to be the one still standing after he bites.
Possible Trigger Warning
Titles in the A Bounty of Shadows series include: Ride a Dark Trail ~ Bait the Devil ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 4, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Modern Western Romance, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
She’s hiding from a past that could destroy her. He’s sworn to uncover the truth—no matter what the cost.
Meredith Rose never meant to point a shotgun at the new deputy sheriff. But when Wade Hendricks strides onto the Lost Lake ranch to visit his mother, all Texas heat and authority, her fight-or-flight instincts kick in. The honorable lawman makes her heart race for all the wrong reasons.
Wade came home to bury ghosts, not dig up new ones. Yet the wary beauty his mother hired as a caretaker unearths feelings he’d rather keep hidden. The air sizzles every time they meet, but Wade knows better than to fall for a woman who lies to his face. When a cold case hits too close to home, Meredith becomes an unlikely ally–and a temptation he can’t resist.
In a small Texas town where secrets won’t stay buried, the forbidden fire between them threatens to ignite a blaze of cowboy justice.
Titles in the His to Protect series include: Cowboy’s Last Stand ~ Sheriff’s Honor ~ Last Man Standing ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted March 31, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Seasoned Romance, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Former Navy SEAL Mason Hughes locked his heart away years ago after a devastating betrayal. Now his iron control serves him well on dangerous missions…until a high-stakes operation in Dubai brings him face to face with the enigmatic Calista Ventura.
Calista is on a mission for vengeance, and the last thing she needs is the tempting distraction of the infuriating yet irresistible Mason. But when their missions become dangerously entangled, she finds herself relying on his lethal skills to stay alive.
As they work to expose an international trafficking ring, the heat between them becomes impossible to deny. Mason’s protective instincts war with Calista’s need to handle things alone. But in a world of deadly secrets and powerful enemies, trusting the wrong person could be fatal.
When Calista’s past catches up with them both, they’ll have to decide if the chance at love is worth risking everything they’ve fought to protect.
Titles in the Downrange series include: Fixed Asset ~ Fallen Hero ~ Direct Action (9/2026) ~
Trigger Warning
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted March 31, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Kensington Books, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Standalone, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
In her award-winning wildlife photographs, Charlotte Gray captures all the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Far better to focus on breathtaking landscapes than to turn the lens on her own painful childhood and the uncaring mother she left behind in Florida. Piece by piece, Charlotte has built a new, independent life, one she’s eager to protect.
A chance encounter on assignment in Las Vegas sparks an intriguing relationship, and for the first time, Charlotte impulsively follows her heart. But along with love and fresh beginnings comes a trove of secrets about her new husband. And someone in his past is determined to upend Charlotte’s happiness by threatening what she cares about most.
After everything she’s weathered, Charlotte is about to face the task of rebuilding her life yet again. But this time she’s doing it with hard-won strength, experience, and the wisdom to know when to forgive, when to let go, and how to walk into the sunshine and claim the support and love she deserves . . .
~Standalone~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted March 2, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Trade, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
When the man she loves is framed for murder, Maya Thompson and her K-9 will follow every trail to track the real killer down.
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Maya Thompson and her K-9, Juniper, are both ready for a break. Ever since moving to Colorado, it’s been one investigation after another. Murder, arson, kidnapping…they’ve handled it all. Now that her boyfriend, Undersheriff Josh Colton, is coming home, Maya is looking forward to spending some quality time together.
Until she and Juniper find the body of a woman in a pile of forest debris meant to burn, that is. Then Maya’s just looking forward to having Josh’s help in solving the crime.
But when the victim turns out to be Josh’s volatile ex-fiancée, and all signs point to Josh as the main suspect, Maya and Juniper must dig into Josh’s past to uncover the truth…before the killer, fixated on revenge, finds them.
Titles in the National Forest K-9 series include: Chasing Justice ~ Hunting the Truth ~ Killer Secrets ~ Buried Lies ~ Deadly Revenge ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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