Posted May 18, 2026 by Marsha in A TBR Read, Challenges, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Mystery, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Thank Goodness This Week Is A Wrap / 0 Comments
He’s on guard …with a woman and her protective canine
When rancher Callum Hayes learns that Payton Reinert has returned to Cider Creek, Texas, to hide out from a killer, he opens his family home to her and her rescue dog.
Though reluctant to offer his heart—broken by betrayal—he can’t ignore his electrifying attraction to the vulnerable beauty and his desire to protect her.
Even if stopping the monstrous killer means risking his life…
Titles in The Cowboys of Cider Creek series include: Rescued by the Rancher ~ Riding Gunshot ~ Trapped in Texas ~ Texas Scandal ~ Trouble in Texas ~ Murder in Texas ~
Trigger Warning: Attempted rape, not graphic
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted May 13, 2026 by Marsha in A TBR Read, Challenges, Connection to another series, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Series/Duet, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Her father’s disappearance is a mystery. So is her true identity.
Hilly Adams needs help, but Cam Delaney must determine if she is in trouble or if she is the one causing problems.
When he follows the beautiful stranger, he saves her from deadly fire and gunmen out for blood.
But who exactly is Hilly? Is she connected to the Delaney family’s biggest rivals? And how is the former Marine going to keep her from breaking down his carefully constructed barriers?
Titles in the Carsons & Delaneys: Battle Tested series include ~ Wyoming Cowboy Marine ~ Wyoming Cowboy Sniper ~ Wyoming Cowboy Ranger ~ Wyoming Cowboy Bodyguard ~
This series is connected to the Carsons & Delaneys series/universe
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Posted May 6, 2026 by Marsha in Challenges, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Mystery, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments
She’s in desperate need of protection… And trusts only one man.
Vi Reynolds is on the run.
Terrified that her abusive ex-husband will find her and discover she’s had his baby, she’s hiding out in her hometown.
But when she’s reunited with Thomas Hart, her high school sweetheart, Vi’s conflicted. Because, despite the powerful longing they still feel for each other, Thomas is a cop like her ex, and she’s learned she can’t trust the police.
But when the threats her ex has been sending her escalate, Vi must decide whether to run…or trust Thomas to protect her.
Titles in the Bent County Protectors series include: Vanishing Point* ~ Killer on the Homestead* ~ Fatal Deception* ~ Eyewitness in Danger** ~
(connection to the Carsons & Delaneys world)
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted May 4, 2026 by Marsha in Challenges, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Mystery, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Welcome to Bent, Wyoming, where a family feud explodes into peril and passion.
Resident bad boy and saloon owner Grady Carson knows his brother is not a murderer, and he’ll do anything to prove it.
But partnering with Laurel Delaney? Worst idea ever.
The beautiful by-the-book cop challenges him like no other. Bad family blood—and a killer at large—makes their attraction unthinkable.
Dangerous. Reckless. How can they solve a crime to prevent a family war and then let forbidden love ignite it anew?
Titles in the Carsons & Delaneys series include: Wyoming Cowboy Justice ~ Wyoming Cowboy Protection ~ Wyoming Cowboy Ransom ~
Connection to the Carsons & Delaneys Universe. Those series include: Carsons & Delaneys ~ Carsons & Delaneys: Battle Tested ~ Bent County Protectors ~ Hope Town Secrets ~
To be fair, almost any title that is set in Wyoming (some are neighboring small towns) has at least a mention of characters in other series. If you’re curious, check out Nicole Helm’s page on her official website to see which of her characters appear in which books. It’s a fascinating road map.
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted April 22, 2026 by Marsha in A TBR Read, Challenges, Connection to another series, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Mystery, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Could his unsolved murder case reveal all of her family’s past secrets?
When James Colt decides to solve his late father’s final murder case, he has no idea of the danger he’s unleashing.
And Lorelei Wilkins can’t believe that her high school crush is implicating her stepmother!
Now James and Lorelei are embroiled in unraveling a cover-up involving some of Lonesome, Montana’s finest citizens…including a killer determined to keep the truth hidden.
Titles in the A Colt Brothers Investigation series include: Murder Gone Cold* ~ Sticking to Her Guns* ~ Christmas Ransom* ~ Set Up in the City* ~ Her Brand of Justice* ~ Dead Man’s Hand* ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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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** ~
(connection to the Carsons & Delaneys world)
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 ~
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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~
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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 ~
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