Category: Series

A Secret Summer Child by Lee Tobin McClain

Posted September 9, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

A struggling single mom must share a home with the former bad boy who doesn’t know he’s the father of her child.

When Elena Meeker moves to Abbott Farm for the summer, she hopes the fresh air, sunshine, and small-town kindness will help her bullied eight-year-old daughter get happy again. She’s almost desperate enough to tell her high school boyfriend, Stone Smith, that he’s the father of her child.

Then Stone moves into the other side of the bunkhouse, where she and her daughter are living. Turns out Elena’s summer job of helping Pop Abbott start a farm-stay program will require coordinating with Stone, who’s slated to run the organic farm. If they want to help their struggling daughter, they must deal with the feelings that still spark between them… and the differences that tore them apart.

Titles in the Home to Orchard Springs series include: Wintertime Secrets ~ Second Chance Springtime ~ A Secret Summer Child ~ His Autumn Neighbor ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.

Poisoned Past by Emmie Lyn

Posted September 8, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Mystery, Series, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

When a festive Christmas party turns deadly, a single mom and a brooding stranger must unravel a chilling mystery before the killer strikes again.

The holiday season is in full swing in Clam Cove, Maine, where twinkling lights and carols set the scene for the library’s annual Christmas party. ER nurse Nina Reyes is looking forward to a peaceful week off with her daughter, Ana, and their mischievous Golden retriever, Ginger. But when the town librarian collapses, poisoned during the festivities, Nina finds herself pulled into a deadly mystery.

Still recovering from a life-altering accident, horticulturist Kyle Walker is drifting until fate throws him into Nina’s path. Despite their differences, her determination and his keen eye make them an unexpectedly strong team. As they investigate, long-buried grudges surface, and the motives, ranging from greed to revenge, run deeper than they imagined.

With danger mounting and sparks flying, Nina and Kyle must stop a killer before they become the next targets.

Titles in the Danger at the Cove series include: Tangled Trust ~ Exposing Secrets ~ Poisoned Past ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.

Framed in Death by J.D. Robb

Posted September 5, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Crime, Mystery, Owned, Police Procedural, Series, Sexual Content, St. Martin's Press, This one's a Keeper, Thriller / 0 Comments

Manhattan is filled with galleries and deep-pocketed collectors who can make an artist’s career with a wave of a hand. But one man toils in obscurity, his brilliance unrecognized, while lesser talents bask in the glory he believes should be his. Come tomorrow, he vows, the city will be buzzing about his work.

Indeed, before dawn, Lt. Eve Dallas is speeding toward the home of the two gallery owners whose doorway has been turned into a horrifying crime scene overnight. A lifeless young woman has been elaborately costumed and precisely posed to resemble the model of a long-ago Dutch master, and Dallas plunges into her investigation.

Framed in Death is the sixty-first (61) title in the ongoing …in Death series. A complete list of titles is available at the Amazon In Death page.

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

Second Chance Springtime by Lee Tobin McClain

Posted September 4, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Billionaire David Gonzalez never forgot his humble beginnings… nor the curvy country-club queen who stole his heart and then tossed it aside ten years ago.

Former socialite Courtney Walsh wants to rebuild her life—and her bank account—after a bitter divorce. Helping with the renovation of Abbott Farm’s new produce stand provides a place to live and a decent paycheck.

Unfortunately, it also requires working with the wealthy entrepreneur she dated back when he was a golf caddy at her family’s country club. The spark is still there. But David, a cancer survivor, harbors secrets that pull him away from the woman he still adores.

Will their reversal of fortune bring them together or tear them apart?

Titles in the Home to Orchard Springs series include: Wintertime Secrets ~ Second Chance Springtime ~ A Secret Summer Child ~ His Autumn Neighbor ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.

Unforgettable Cowboy by Jeannie Watt

Posted September 4, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

She had her reasons for leaving…

When former rodeo star Hayes Matthews returns to Tree Fork Ranch to care for his injured uncle, he’s shocked to find Bailey Logan—his first love—working there. He never understood why she vanished years ago, and now, seeing her, more beautiful than ever, he wants answers. He swears he won’t fall for her again, no matter how strong the pull.

Bailey’s carving out a future as a silversmith, selling her work at rodeos, but when her best friend needs help hiding a prized horse from a bitter ex, Bailey returns to her hometown of Marietta, Montana. Living rent-free in her family’s run-down homestead, she trades labor for boarding space at the neighbor’s ranch—never expecting Hayes to be part of the deal.

Seeing him brings back all the emotions Bailey tried to forget. She ghosted Hayes to chase her dreams, afraid of repeating her mother’s mistakes—giving up everything for love. Now here they are, together during the Copper Mountain Rodeo, and Hayes is more tempting than ever.

Hayes wants the truth. Bailey wants—much to her horror—Hayes.

Titles in the Montana’s Rodeo Cowboys multi-author series include: Unforgettable Cowboy by Jeannie Watt ~ Headstrong Cowboy by Nicole Flockton ~ Rogue Cowboy by Sinclair Jayne ~ Forever Cowboy by Nan Reinhardt ~

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

Cowboy’s Last Stand by Jill Sorenson

Posted September 3, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Trigger Situations Possible, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

U.S. Marine Jason Reed survived wounds that should have ended him. Instead, he’s stepping into the streets of Last Chance, Texas, to honor a battlefield promise to his fallen comrade. Haunted by war and torn between duty and the cowboy life calling him home, Jason plans to check on widowed Natalie Luna and move on. But Natalie’s fragile beauty and fierce resilience kindle a hunger he can’t outrun. When a dangerous suitor threatens her, Jason’s protective instincts surge, compelling him to stay awhile.

Natalie is barely holding on, juggling two jobs and a spirited son who tests her every day. She has no time for a charming stranger, even one trading handyman skills for a place to rest his head. Yet Jason’s disruptive presence stirs a longing she can’t ignore. She wants him in her bed, and if he proves worthy, maybe more. But Jason is a man of secrets—dare she trust him?

Can Jason protect Natalie from danger and win her heart? Or will the truth he hides destroy their shot at love?

Titles in the His to Protect series include: Cowboy’s Last Stand ~

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

A Sea View Christmas by Julie Klassen

Posted September 2, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Connection to another series, Historical Romance, Holiday Romance, NetGalley, Regency Romance, Series / 0 Comments

The holiday stirs up excitement as fondly remembered guests come to stay and acquaintances grow into more. . . .

With a promise to her youngest sister, Sarah Summers declares that this year’s Christmas at Sea View will exceed all expectations. But an upcoming trip to Scotland–and the prospect of becoming reacquainted with dashing widower Callum Henshall–blows a flurry of doubts into her mind. Sarah had discouraged his attentions before yet soon finds herself once again torn between attraction and duty as alluring thoughts of a second chance at love weave their way into her practical heart.

Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Georgiana eagerly anticipates the exciting Christmas of her dreams after last year’s dull, disappointing holiday filled with endless chores. She enjoys all the promised parties, music, and dancing, but is taken by surprise when young love comes knocking. Does the festive romance of a Sea View Christmas hold the key to a happily-ever-after for both sisters?

Spend the holiday season with the Summers sisters on the charming Devonshire coast, where family bonds are strengthened, love is rekindled, and Christmas joy abounds.

Christmas novella/companion to the On Devonshire Shores series.

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.

Christmas in Bayberry by Jennifer Faye

Posted September 1, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Owned, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She’s trying to save the family candle company. He’s trying not to fall for Bayberry―and her―again.

Kate Taylor knows what she wants in life: to one day run her family’s candle business, which is at the heart of the close-knit community of Bayberry, Vermont. But the company isn’t doing well.

Wesley Adams is on the fast track to be an assistant vice president at his financial firm in Manhattan. Before the promotion is announced, he’s sent to this small town from his past to do an analysis of the candle company.

He doesn’t expect to bump into his childhood crush, Kate, and when he does, sparks fly. As he spends time in Bayberry, he falls for the town’s Christmas traditions―and for her. But he has a responsibility to submit an honest report. Will it extinguish Kate’s dreams…along with any chance they have for a future together?

Titles in the Bayberry, Vermont series include: Christmas in Bayberry ~ Valentine’s in Bayberry ~ Rumors in Bayberry ~ Springtime in Bayberry ~

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

Island Dreams by Laura Abbott

Posted September 1, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Small Town Romance, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments

Some secrets are worth the wait…

At Amberjack Shores, the Dalton family is finally finding their rhythm. New partnerships are flourishing, both in business and in matters of the heart. But just as life seems to be settling into something beautiful, unexpected visitors arrive with their own agendas.

Long-buried truths are about to surface, challenging everything the family believes about their past. An old friend emerges from the shadows with revelations that could change everything if he can be trusted to tell the whole story.

Meanwhile, new opportunities beckon, bringing fresh faces and exciting possibilities to the island. But in a family where loyalty runs deep, it’s not always easy to tell who deserves their trust.

As romance blooms and artistic dreams take flight, the Daltons will learn that some family mysteries are worth unraveling, while others might be better left alone.

When the past finally speaks, will the truth set them free… or tear them apart?

Titles in The Amberjack Shores series include: The Island Inn ~ Island Secrets ~Island Storms ~ The Island Guest ~ Island Dreams ~ The Island Wedding ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.

Wintertime Secrets by Lee Tobin McClain

Posted August 30, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

A second chance with the single dad next door…

Dumped by her high-profile fiancé, florist Jennifer Ridge returns to Orchard Springs Farm… and her high-school crush, now a hardworking single dad.

Jenn soon realizes that the farm—and Pop Abbott, her beloved foster father—are on the brink of ruin. Only neighbor Eddie, with his handyman skills and knowledge of the local tourist-farm scene, is equipped to help her save Pop’s farm.

Attraction flares as they work together, and burns warmer when they get snowed in together. But Eddie’s keeping a secret that could crush Jenn’s world. Can they weather wintertime storms and find their way to a springtime of love?

Titles in the Home to Orchard Springs series include: Wintertime Secrets ~ Second Chance Springtime ~ A Secret Summer Child ~ His Autumn Neighbor ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors or fade to black, or only kissing.

Heartstrings and Helmets by Alexa Aston

Posted August 30, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Trigger Situations Possible / 0 Comments

Welcome to Hawthorne, Texas, a place where many former citizens return, drawn to their hometown’s slower pace and family values, finding lasting love and happiness.

A man who’s gained fortune and fame. A woman who’s known heartbreak and despair. A second chance for a couple who went their separate ways years ago . . .

As a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, West Sutherland walks away at the peak of his career, ready to find a quieter life in his hometown of Hawthorne, Texas. He’s been hired by his former high school coach and mentor and will have a place on the Hawks’ coaching staff next year. He’s surprised to find Kelby Blackstone in town, the girl he’s never forgotten.

Kelby Blackstone married her college boyfriend, who was drafted into the NFL. Injury-prone, he turns to alcohol and drugs, and Kelby divorces him. She moves to Dallas and forges a new career path and life, until she receives devastating news that her father has suffered a stroke.

Although as teenagers, West and Kelby maturely agreed to go their separate ways after high school, running into one another in Hawthorne fourteen years later causes unresolved feelings to surface for them both. They decide to explore what they missed out on the first time, finding their shared past, and old friendship soon grows into deep feelings for one another.

The road to love is never easy, however, and they must deal with obstacles in their professional lives, even as they find strength in their shared passion for their hometown and each other.

Will a second chance at finding lasting happiness be in store for West and Kelby?

~Trigger Warning: off-page mention of marital abuse, drugs, alcohol, and parental death

Titles in the Hearts in Hawthorne series include: Heartstrings and Helmets ~ Heartbeat Harmony ~ Agent of the Heart ~ Hearts and Hooves ~ Hoops and Hearts ~

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