Category: Series

Her Christmas Cowboy by Katherine Garbera

Posted December 9, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Her Christmas Cowboy
Series: The Scott Brothers of Montana #5
Author: Katherine Garbera
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 1, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

There’s no place like Marietta, Montana for the holidays, and retired Marine Lane Scott has finally, reluctantly, returned home…

…only to run into a sweet and sexy woman from his past, Felicity Danvers, who is running away from her Christmas loving momma.

Lane can’t resist playing the hero and sweeping Felicity out of town. He vows he’ll do everything he can to make this holiday special for her. And as Christmas approaches, they discover that their love can conquer and overcome any obstacle—but can they both trust that it’s not just Christmas magic bringing them together?

Titles in this series include: A Cowboy For Christmas – Her Summer Cowboy – The Cowboy’s Reluctant Bride – Cowboy It’s Cold Outside – Her Christmas Cowboy

Blood Bound by Traci Douglass

Posted December 8, 2016 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: Blood Bound
Series: Blood Ravagers #1
Author: Traci Douglass
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: October 10, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing – Muse
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Anna Frost had a bad feeling when her twin sister, Liz, told her she’d run off with a member of the notorious Otherworld biker gang, the Blood Ravagers. And her unease skyrockets when her sister subsequently vanishes. The police have no authority and little interest, so Anna decides to take matters into her own hands by infiltrating the group to discover for herself what happened to Liz, where she meets….

Dante, half demon, half human. A mix of two worlds, accepted by neither, he’s had no choice but to learn the hard way how to play whatever side of the fence kept him alive during his nearly 500 years of existence. Now, as second-in-command of the Blood Ravagers biker gang, his survival depends on keeping his humanity a secret. Dante’s ultimate goal is to fulfill the vows he made over two centuries ago to create a world where half-breeds can live in safety and equality.

But when sheltered schoolteacher Anna finds unexpected, white-hot passion in the arms of Dante, will her quest for the truth cost him more than he ever bargained for? Or will they find a way to save Liz – and their love – together?

Titles in this series include: Blood Bound – Blood Freed – Blood Vowed

A Cowboy’s Christmas Eve by R. C. Ryan

Posted December 8, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: A Cowboy’s Christmas Eve
Series: Mallorys of Montana #2.5
Author: R. C. Ryan
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: December 6, 2016
Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing)
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Colin Malloy enjoys spending Christmas with his family at the Malloy ranch. But this holiday, what he really wants to do is to get closer to the alluring Dr. Anita Cross. So when a blizzard conspires to keep her from joining the Malloy family’s festivities, neither snow, sleet, nor spun-out cars will prevent Colin from reaching her side.

As the new doctor in town, Anita is wholeheartedly devoted to her patients. So when a little boy needs her on this snowy night, she doesn’t hesitate to care for him and send him home in time to spend Christmas with his family. An evening with a certain sexy cowboy will have to wait-or so she thinks. When a breathless Colin Malloy shows up at her clinic, Anita finds her cold, lonely night quickly heating up. And no crisis or well-meaning relative will stop them from making this a Christmas to remember . . .

Titles in this series include: Matt – Luke – A Cowboy’s Christmas Eve – Reed

A Christmas Kiss by Susan Hatler

Posted December 8, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: A Christmas Kiss
Series: Kissed By The Bay #5
Author: Susan Hatler
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 28, 2016
Publisher: Hatco Publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Harper Avery is a jaded divorce attorney who loves helping her clients move on to better things. After all, they’ve struggled enough being in an unhappy marriage. When one client’s soon-to-be ex-husband suddenly says he wants a second chance with his wife, Harper’s dubious, certain that her client is just going to get hurt again.

Despite his career as a divorce attorney, Gabriel Hart still believes that love can work miracles. Sure, there are no guarantees, but he totally supports his client’s efforts to reconcile with his wife—even if it means Gabriel has to go head-to-head with Harper to keep her from ruining the couple’s chances.

With the holidays approaching, husband and wife set out to see if they can work through their issues, while Harper decides to spend the long Christmas weekend at her friend’s cabin in Lake Tahoe. Only when she gets there, someone is already occupying her last-minute rental—Gabriel Hart. Both refuse to give up their holiday retreat. Will their adversarial working relationship make for a stressful weekend? Or will the magic of Christmas sprinkle them with a love that can beat the odds?

Titles in this series include: Every Little Kiss – The Perfect Kiss – Just One Kiss – The Sweetest Kiss – A Christmas Kiss – All About That Kiss

Away in Montana by Jane Porter

Posted December 7, 2016 by Marsha in Historical Romance, Series / 1 Comment

Title: Away In Montana
Series: The Douglas Ranch of Paradise Valley #1
Author: Jane Porter
Genre: Historical Romance
Published: December 6, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Beautiful, spirited heiress McKenna Frasier–daughter to one of the Butte Copper Kings—vowed eternal love to Sinclair Douglas before she left for college and an introduction to society. Four years in New York and travel abroad have opened her eyes, making her realize she wanted more than marriage and a simple Montana life. But when McKenna commits an unforgivable transgression and destroys her reputation, her dreams are shattered and she is forced to return to Montana disgraced, disowned and unmarriageable.

Sinclair Douglas left Butte to escape the Frasier power and Frasier name, but suddenly all anyone talks about in Marietta is scandalous McKenna Douglas, Paradise Valley’s new teacher. Sin doesn’t want to know about McKenna anymore. He doesn’t want to have to help her, and he sure as hell doesn’t want to love her. But McKenna has lived so long in his heart that it’s her home–even if she doesn’t deserve to be there.

But if there is one man who knows how to rebuild a life when all dreams have been smashed, it’s fierce, uncompromising Sinclair Douglas. Can Sinclair and McKenna heal enough to find their own Christmas miracle, and one more chance at love?

Titles in this series include: Away In Montana – Married In Montana (June 2017) – Home In Montana

Wolf Unleashed by Paige Tyler

Posted December 7, 2016 by Marsha in Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Wolf Unleashed
Series: SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team #5
Author: Paige Tyler
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense
Published: December 6, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Wolf shifter Alex Trevino has fallen hard for veterinarian Lacey Barton. Getting her to agree to a date is a lot of work—and winning her heart proves even harder.

Lacey can’t deny her crazy attraction to Alex, but she has no intention of letting herself fall for him. In her less than stellar experience, men don’t stick around.

When Lacey’s sister is kidnapped, it’s up to Alex to crack the case—and prove to Lacey that he isn’t going anywhere.

Titles in this series include: Hungry Like The Wolf – Wolf Trouble – In The Company of Wolves – Wolf Unleashed

Christmas with an Angel by Debbie Mason

Posted December 7, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Christmas With An Angel
Series: Harmony Harbor #1..5
Author: Debbie Mason
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 6, 2016
Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing(
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

It’s been eight long years since Michael Gallagher has laid eyes on Shay Angel, back when he was a boy from the most prominent family in town and she was a girl from the wrong side of the tracks. But he hadn’t cared about their differences – until one bad decision landed her in jail.

That was years ago and now he’s back in Harmony Harbor for the holidays. So when Shay goes missing, Michael is intent on finding her – and finding out if their sizzling attraction is still there. But he’s now a district attorney, and it looks like Shay is once again on the wrong side of the law.

Titles in this series include: Mistletoe Cottage – Christmas with an Angel – Starlight Bridge (2017) – Primrose Lane (2017)

Oklahoma Christmas Blues by Maggie Shayne

Posted December 3, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Oklahoma Christmas Blues
Series: The McIntyre Men #0.5 (prequel)
Author: Maggie Shayne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 10, 2016
Publisher: Thunderfoot Publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: Own Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

Darryl is on a quest for peace. His chance at fatherhood was taken from him long ago, and an IED in Iraq ensured he’d never get another. In Big Falls, the McIntyre brothers hire him to keep an eye on their beautiful cousin Sophie in case her criminal ex shows up. He doesn’t expect to fall head over heels.

Sophie McIntyre’s life was blown apart by a drug dealing ex who cost her her job and nearly her medical license. She comes to Big Falls because she has nowhere else to go. And the minute she gets there, things start to get better.

Is it because of that letter to Santa her Aunt Vidalia convinced her to write?

Within days she meets a beautiful man with a deeply wounded soul. And oddly, she finds herself giving him the same advice the town Santa gave to her—try believing again, and if it’s too much to believe, then just try hoping.

Love, magic, and miracles ensue.

Because this is Big Falls, Oklahoma. Miracles are an everyday occurrence around here. Especially at Christmastime.

Titles in this series include: Oklahoma Christmas Blues – Oklahoma Moonshine – Oklahoma Starshine

Montana Secret Santa by Debra Salonen

Posted December 2, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Title: Montana Secret Santa
Series: Love At The Chocolate Shop #3
Author: Debra Salonen
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 1, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Ad exec Krista Martin, while feeling more Grinch than elf, still jumps at the chance to co-chair Marietta’s Secret Santa Society. Why not? Especially since brilliant, attractive, and innovative tech wunderkind Jonah Andrews has agreed to help. He’s well connected and Krista’s hoping for some advice on rebooting her career.

Jonah knows Krista has a not-so-hidden agenda, but sparring with her over cocoa at their Secret Santa meetings is the most fun he’s had since returning to his old hometown. Krista may come across as all business, but Jonah’s positive he’s glimpsed a little girl inside her who wants to believe in Santa… and in love.

Titles in the Love At The Chocolate Shop series include: Melt My Heart, Cowboy – A Thankful Heart – Montana Secret Santa – The Chocolate Cure – The Valentine Quest – Charmed by Chocolate – The Chocolate Comeback

This particular story also has a connection to Debra Salonen’s Big Sky Mavericks series which includes: Montana Cowgirl – Montana Cowboy – Montana Darling – Montana Maverick – Montana Hero – Montana Rogue – Montana Rebel

The Doctor’s Christmas Proposal by Eve Gaddy

Posted December 1, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Doctor’s Christmas Proposal
Series: The Gallaghers of Montana #3
Author: Eve Gaddy
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 17, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Betrayed by his ex-fiancée, Dr. Wyatt Gallagher turns to the one woman he can always trust – his best friend, Mia Watson. After moving away, Wyatt has realized he wants more than friendship with the beautiful artist. With that in mind, he convinces Mia to come to Marietta for the Christmas holidays. But wooing Mia is surprisingly difficult — especially given the passionate night they’ve already shared.

Though Mia Watson has loved Wyatt Gallagher for years, he’s always seen her as a friend, never a lover. Except for one unforgettable interlude when comfort turned to passion. Then Wyatt moved back to Montana, leaving Mia with an unexpected consequence of their night together–and soon, heartbreak to follow.

Faced with the fulfillment of her dreams, Mia knows she must reveal the consequences of their night together to Wyatt. But having withheld the truth for so long, will her confession destroy his trust in her, ending their friendship and any hope of a future together?

Titles in this series include: Sing Me Back Home – Love Me, Cowgirl – The Doctor’s Christmas Proposal (Links are to reviews on Keeper Bookshelf)

Love Me, Cowgirl by Eve Gaddy

Posted December 1, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Love Me, Cowgirl
Series: The 78th Copper Mountain Rodeo #4 AND The Gallaghers of Montana #2
Author: Eve Gaddy
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: September 29, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Disillusioned with love, Dr. Sean Gallagher returns to Marietta to join its expanding medical facility. Marietta’s newest, most eligible bachelor isn’t looking for long-term involvement – especially not with his brother’s much-younger former girlfriend, Honey Jordan. But short term? That’s another matter.

Escaping a toxic relationship with her father, barrel racer Honey spends as little time as possible in Marietta. Home for the 78th Annual Copper Mountain Rodeo, a brief fling with the town’s hottest new doc might be just the thing to distract her until she can leave again.

But when a riding accident strands Honey in Marietta, an affair meant to last a few nights turns into something much deeper, leaving both Sean and Honey torn between the safety of saying goodbye and the heartache of losing what they dare not admit they’ve found — one true and lasting love.

Titles in the 78th Copper Mountain Rodeo include: Catch Me, Cowboy by Jeannie Moon – Protect Me, Cowboy by Shelli Stevens – Want Me, Cowboy by Sinclair Jayne – Love Me, Cowgirl by Eve Gaddy AND in The Gallaghers of Montana series by Eve Gaddy: Sing Me Back Home – Love Me, Cowgirl – The Doctor’s Christmas Proposal (Tule Publishing often has one title in more than one series, crossovers that enhance each series)