Category: Romantic Suspense

Looking for a Cowboy by Donna Grant

Posted October 27, 2020 by Marsha in Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, St. Martin's Press / 0 Comments

A beautiful stranger has come to Clearview, asking questions that are nobody’s business. Cooper Owens also wasn’t born yesterday. He knows that this out-of-towner is hiding a dark secret of her own. Much as he knows he should head in the other direction, he can’t make himself turn away. . .

P.I. Marlee Frampton always wanted to lead a nice quiet life, working as a cop in her local police department. But that dream came to an end when her sister was murdered―and her baby kidnapped. Now Marlee’s come to Texas to investigate the Harpers, who may be linked to shady adoption agencies. Cooper can’t believe that his friends could be involved in anything so sinister…and soon he makes it his mission to help Marlee discover the truth―and keep her safe in his arms.

Titles in the Heart of Texas series include — The Christmas Cowboy Hero – Cowboy, Cross My Heart – My Favorite Cowboy – A Cowboy Like You – Looking For A Cowboy – A Cowboy Kind of Love

You Betrayed Me by Lisa Jackson

Posted October 27, 2020 by Marsha in Kensington Books, Mystery, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

The Cahills of San Francisco are famous for two things: their vast wealth, and the scandals that surround them. Murder, greed, deadly ambition . . . some people will do anything to get, and keep, the Cahills’ kind of money. Not that James Cahill wants any of it. He’s tried to make his own way, less interested in a future inheritance than in his construction company–and in enjoying the many women taken in by the easy charms of a handsome, soon-to-be-rich bad boy.

Perhaps there’ve been too many women. Waking up in a small hospital in Washington State, bandaged, and bruised, James barely recognizes the gorgeous blonde who comes to visit. Through the haze of pain and medication, he recalls that she is Sophia, the woman he’s been cheating with. Gradually memories return–his girlfriend, Megan, had found out about Sophia. Now Megan is missing, her sister, Rebecca, is hounding him–and police and reporters are asking questions too. James insists he has no idea what happened. Yet he can’t escape a feeling of dread . . .

Meanwhile, in a locked room, a woman waits, trapped, petrified, and desperate. She thought she knew who to trust. But the betrayal you can’t imagine–or can’t remember–might be the most terrifying weapon of all . . .

Titles in The Cahills series include — If Only She Knew -Almost Dead – You Betrayed Me – Read More

Joy to the Wolves by Terry Spear

Posted October 22, 2020 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Connection to another series, NetGalley, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sourcebooks Casablanca / 0 Comments

Meet the shifters of the Red Wolf pack…

Close quarters make for a cozy Christmas…

As Christmas approaches, red wolf shifter Brooke Cerise unexpectedly inherits an antique shop in Portland, Oregon. But when a missing reindeer calf turns up on her property, she becomes embroiled in a kidnapping case and the primary suspect of far-too-intriguing shifter Detective Josh Wilding.

Josh doesn’t intend to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, but Brooke gets under his skin from the moment they meet, and he can’t help his instinct to protect her. These red wolves are both on the hunt for love, but there’s a mystery to solve before they can enjoy their holiday happy-ever-after.

Titles in the Red Wolf series (which is a sub-series within the Heart of the Wolf series) includes – Joy to the Wolves -Wolf Fever –

Escape to the Little Chateau by Marie Laval

Posted October 21, 2020 by Marsha in Choc Lit/Ruby Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Romantic Suspense / 0 Comments

Will Amy’s dreams of a Provençal escape come true?

There are many reasons Amy Carter is determined to make Bellefontaine, her farmhouse hotel in the French countryside, a success. Of course, there’s the time and money she’s put into making it beautiful, but she also has something to prove – particularly to people like Fabien Coste.

Fabien is the owner of the nearby château, and he might just be the most arrogant, patronizing man Amy has ever met … unfortunately, he’s also the most handsome.

But as rumors circulate in the local community and secrets about the old farmhouse begin to reveal themselves, Amy quickly sees the less idyllic side of life at Bellefontaine. Could Fabien be the man to help prevent her Provençal dream from turning into a nightmare?

*This title has been previously published*

Guardian’s Grace by Rebecca Zanetti

Posted October 13, 2020 by Marsha in Connection to another series, Kensington Books, NetGalley, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

Duty—or Desire?

Vampire soldier Adare O’Cearbhaill’s default setting is cranky. Or irritated. Or down-right hostile. Still, as a Highlander of honor and duty, he stepped up to save an enhanced and special human female by mating her—with merely a bite and a brand. The last person he wants in his life is a fragile human, yet he can’t get her out of his mind as she regains her strength before taking off for parts unknown. And when he discovers she is in danger, nothing can stop him from hunting her down—whether she likes it or not.

There’s only one way to find out . . .

Photographer Grace Cooper has had it with vampires, demons, and the rest of an immortal world she was happier not knowing about. She also doesn’t believe she’s destined for some great battle because of an old birthmark. Forget the fact that her mate is the sexiest thing on two stubborn feet, or that her brand is fading along with her health. She’ll handle things on her own—until an old enemy reappears and she learns the only way to stay alive is to actually mate, wild sex and all, with that ripped and dangerous Adare—a powerful, captivating Highlander who demands nothing less than everything.

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Titles in the Dark Protectors series include: Fated – Claimed – Tempted (#2.5) – Hunted – Consumed – Provoked – Twisted (#5.5) – Shadowed – Tamed (#6.5) – Marked – Teased (#7.5) – Tricked (#7.75) – Tangled (#7.8) – Talon (#7.9) – Vampire’s Faith – Demon’s Mercy – Vengeance (#9.5) – Alpha’s Promise – Hero’s Haven – Vixen (#11.5) – Guardian’s Grace – Vampire (12.5) –

Connected to the Dark Protectors in the “1001 Dark Nights” novellas include: Teased – Tricked – Tangled – Vengence – Vixen – Vampire –

Burning Ash by N.J. Walters

Posted October 1, 2020 by Marsha in Entangled Publishing, NetGalley, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

No one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that he’s attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She’s smart, a talented slayer, and she’s gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him like no one ever has before. For a man, whose name strikes fear in everyone—this is something new and intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret.

Jo has two things in common with the handsome Asher—they are both slayers and someone is messing with them in a very-much-trying-to-kill-them way. She’s not so happy about joining forces with a dude she doesn’t know. But he’s sexy as hell and really good at his job as one of the Forgotten Brotherhood, whose business it is to execute misbehaving paranormals.

She knows she’s bait in a larger plot to harm Asher and the Brotherhood. And there is nothing he won’t do, no line he won’t cross, to keep her safe—which may be the weakness that destroys them both.

Titles in the Forgotten Brotherhood series include — Fury Unleashed – Arctic Bite – Burning Ash –

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

A Cowboy’s Proposal by C. J. Carmichael

Posted September 11, 2020 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Mystery, Previously Published, Romantic Suspense, Series, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

She’s not willing to forgive. He’s unable to forget.

One year ago, Montana cowboy Dylan McLean left the love of his life at the altar and fled town, thinking he was doing the right thing by saving her from a scandal. He’s found success on the rodeo circuit, but his love for Cathleen never faded. Now he’s returned home to clear his name, claim his bride and rebuild his legacy.

Bed-and-breakfast owner Cathleen Shannon has moved on from her broken heart. That is until Dylan shows up at her house one night asking for help and a second chance. Despite Dylan’s betrayal, she promises to assist with his investigation. She doesn’t want an innocent man to go to jail, but her heart is most definitely off-limits.

But Cathleen has forgotten one important fact: Dylan is relentless when he’s going after something he wants. He walked away once, but she won’t let that happen again.

Titles in ‘The Shannon Sisters‘ series include – A Cowboy’s Proposal – A Convenient Christmas Proposal – A Home Town Proposal

The Haunting on Palm Court by Stephanie Edwards

Posted September 10, 2020 by Marsha in Mystery, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

Love triangles are complicated enough. Try adding a dead person to the equation…

After Blake Nelson catches her abusive fiancé, Parker, cheating on her with another woman, she escapes in search of serenity at her late grandmother’s beach cottage. Unfortunately, Parker follows Blake to the island, where he attempts to kill her, but he ends up dying instead, following a chase with the police.

Parker’s malevolent spirit returns to the very cottage where it all began, seeking to finish what he started. As Blake reconnects with her first love, Clint, the haunting intensifies, putting Blake and her loved ones in mortal danger.

Will she be able to discover a way to banish Parker before it’s too late?

Titles in the Isle of Palms Suspense series include – The Haunting on Palm Court – The Return to Palm Court (2021) –

Colton 911: Suspect Under Siege by Jane Godman

Posted August 29, 2020 by Marsha in Harlequin, Multi-Author Series, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

With enemies surrounding her… can he protect her growing family?

Dr. Abigail Matthews has separated herself from her con artist dad. When his latest scheme threatens her chances to adopt her foster daughter, Abigail will do anything…even rely on a man she can’t trust.

Griffin Colton is a crusader for justice, but his family thinks that Abigail is harboring a dangerous secret. Despite the odds stacked against them, their attraction burns bright and they forge a strong defense.

But some threats still find a way to get inside…

Titles in the Colton 911: Grand Rapids series include —Family Defender by Tara Taylor Quinn (rated not reviewed) – Suspect Under Seige by Jane Godman – Detective on Call by Regan Black – Agent by Her Side by Deborah Fletcher Mello – In Hot Pursuit by Geri Krotow -Ultimate Showdown by Addison Fox

Colton’s Last Stand by Karen Whiddon

Posted August 27, 2020 by Marsha in Harlequin, Multi-Author Series, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

They’re both living a lie

But the passion between them is real

Undercover FBI agent Fiona Evans is determined to bring down a deadly cult.

But the cult leader’s estranged son, Jake Anderson, warns her that she’s in danger of being targeted. Jake can’t believe he’s attracted to someone who could fall for his mother’s scam—until he suspects that Fiona is not what she seems.

Then he discovers his secret ties to the Colton family… Can he trust anyone? Can he trust himself when the enemy chases them down?

Titles in the multi-author series, Coltons of Mustang Valley include – Colton Baby Conspiracy by Marie Ferrarella – Colton’s Lethal Reunion by Tara Taylor Quinn – Colton Family Bodyguard by Jennifer Morey – Colton First Responder by Linda O. Johnston – In Colton’s Custody by Dana Nussio – Colton Manhunt by Jane Godman – Colton’s Deadly Disguise by Geri Krotow – Colton Cowboy Jeopardy by Regan Black – Colton’s Undercover Reunion by Lara Lacombe – Deadly Colton Search by Addison Fox – Hunting the Colton Fugitive by Colleen Thompson – Colton’s Last Stand by Karen Whiddon

Colton’s Amnesia Target by Kimberly Van Meter

Posted August 26, 2020 by Marsha in Harlequin, Owned, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

No ID. No name. No memory.

Who wants John Doe dead?

After a murder attempt leaves him with amnesia, business mogul Clint Broderick has no clue who he is.

He knows even less about his mysterious connection to Detective Jordana Colton and one of her cases.

He does know that they must find his would-be killer and resist the powerful attraction between them.

But will the dangerous investigation restore his memory…and shatter their bond forever?

Titles in the multi-author Coltons of Kansas series include — Exposing Colton Secrets by Marie Ferrarella – Colton’s Amnesia Target by Kimberly Van Meter – Colton’s Secret History by Jennifer D. Bokal – Colton Storm Warning by Justine Davis – Colton Christmas Conspiracy by Lisa Childs – Colton in the Line of Fire by Cindy Dees