Posted May 28, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
A soldier’s promise. A stubborn cowgirl unwilling to admit she needs help. An immediate and sizzling attraction, they’re both determined to fight.
A bombing injury derails widower and former bull rider Dash Lange’s army career, forcing him home to rebuild his life again. When a friend asks him to check on his younger sister, his father, and his struggling ranch, Dash agrees, happy to have a purpose. But when he meets the sister, it all goes sideways, starting with the bro code.
Lainey Gallagher counts only on herself. Her family is fractured—by abandonment, addiction, and a brother deployed overseas. She’s holding her bookstore together through sheer will and hopes that adding a coffee café will boost business. But her father’s horse ranch is a money suck, and when his newly trained rodeo stock horses are stolen, Lainey steps in to save the ranch, find the thief, and keep her dad sober.
A take-charge cowboy riding to the rescue is the last thing she wants. Or is it?
Titles in The Men of Service series include: A Texas Soldier’s Love* ~ Deal with the Texas Soldier ~ A Texas Soldier’s Vow ~ Forbidden to the Texas Soldier ~
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Posted May 26, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Amnesia. Surprise pregnancy. Marriage of convenience. One rugged Montana cowboy who must fall in love with the mother of his child… twice.
Laurel Sheridan came to Coffee Creek, Montana, to be maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding, not to have a passionate affair with the best man, Corb Lambert. Still, it happens. When tragedy strikes the morning of the wedding, and Corb is seriously injured in a car accident, his memory of their time together is gone. But the consequences—an unplanned pregnancy—are all too real.
When Laurel tells Corb he’s her baby’s father, Corb wants her to give up her life in New York so they can raise the child together in Coffee Creek, Montana. But Laurel has misgivings about the plan. She’s in love with this cowboy, and she wants more than a marriage of convenience.
As Corb grapples with the blank spaces in his past, Laurel faces an impossible choice: protect her heart…or take a chance that a man who doesn’t remember her can fall for her all over again.
Titles in the Coffee Creek, Montana series include: Remember Me Always, Cowboy ~ Her Cowboy Dilemma ~ Promise from a Cowboy ~ Big Sky Christmas ~
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Posted May 21, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Second Chance Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
An ex she can’t forget. A rival she can’t resist.
Dr. Margo Monroe had December all planned: twinkle lights, hot cocoa, and zero emotional complications. Then her famous ex storms back into town—and her ER—with his smoldering smile and infuriating charm. She vowed never to risk her heart again, but after one kiss, she might be losing that battle.
Dr. Drake Maguire was dumped by his first love the day before medical school. Devastated, he did what any proud, sensible man would do—became wildly successful and rich. So when his work sends him to the same hospital as Margo, he’s determined to play it cool. Teasing and tempting her is fun. Resisting her is impossible.
When a holiday fling starts to feel like fate, the lines blur—and they have everything to lose.
Previously published as Merry Little Heartbreak
Titles in the Legacy of the Maguires series include: Last First Kiss ~ Battle of Hearts ~ Strictly Off-Limits ~ Love and Order ~ Tempted by Fate ~ My Favorite Mistake ~
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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
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Posted May 15, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
A Champion bull rider in need of a reputation salvage. The ambitious intern who excels at spin. A forced exile and an unexpected baby. What else could go wrong?
At the end of the American Extreme Bull Rider tour, fan favorite Cash Hunter again sits at the top of the leaderboard. Standing in the winner’s circle, opining about his chances in the finals, a woman he’s never seen runs toward him, cursing before shoving a baby into his arms and disappearing. Suddenly, the golden boy’s tarnished.
Madelyn Ramone always prepares for success and disaster. While tour execs panic, Maddy steps up with her redemption plan. Publicly embrace fatherhood. Go home. Lie low. Document daddy moments. Take a DNA test. Accompanying him wasn’t part of her plan. She’s going to need her own Kevlar vest to resist his potent sexual pull.
Cash is furious. No one believes the child isn’t his, especially the coolly judgmental Maddy. But he needs her. And she’s gunning for the opportunity. Neither wants to buckle up and head to the small Montana town that holds unpleasant associations and memories for them both.
Titles in The Telfords of Montana series include: Cowboy Come Home ~ Rogue Cowboy’s Secret Bride ~ Bull Rider’s Baby Surprise ~ The Cowboy’s One-Year Bride ~
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Posted May 13, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Multi-Author Series, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
She knows he’s wrong. He’s convinced he’s right. He’ll prove it with a kiss that reignites their past.
Texas Cowboy and former Special Forces soldier Cole Jameson isn’t just in Marietta for the Copper Mountain Rodeo to close a family business deal. He’s there to win the heart of the cowgirl he married in secret before deploying. He wanted to keep her safe and give her time to follow her dreams. But he always intended to return and make their marriage sizzle.
Horse TrainerRiley Telford always knew her hero, her fantasy Mr. Perfect, and savior would return and politely demand his freedom. She’ll graciously let him go because she can’t be the wife he deserves. Riley’s miles away from the vibrant, adventurous girl he fell in love with during a whirlwind weekend. But Cole’s confidence, relentless charm, and soul-searing kisses fill her with a dangerous longing and a desperate hope.
It was a marriage of convenience, but as the rodeo competition races to the end, can Cole convince Riley their marriage can shine, or will her doubts and fears forever keep them apart?
Titles in The Telfords of Montana series include: Cowboy Come Home ~ Rogue Cowboy’s Secret Bride ~ Bull Rider’s Baby Surprise ~ The Cowboy’s One-Year Bride ~
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.
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Posted May 12, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
One woman. One baby. One chance to make it right.
After leaving the army, surgeon Ryan Hunter lives by one rule– stay safe. He never remains anywhere or with anyone for too long. And then he meets Aria DeLuca, and for two years, he breaks all his rules. When he realizes he’s fallen in love, he walks away, heading to Marietta, Montana.
Aria never expected forever. Her relationship with Ryan was supposed to be strings-free, but tell her heart that. After Ryan leaves, she discovers she’s pregnant. Wrestling with her decision to keep her pregnancy a secret, Aria changes her mind after Sophie is born. Her daughter deserves to have a chance to know her father. But she is leery, as Aria knows firsthand the pain of having a father walk away.
Aria arrives in Marietta—with a baby and a dream of opening a plant nursery. Ryan breaking her heart again is not an option.
Loving Aria and their daughter, Sophie, is easy. Believing he deserves them is not. Can Ryan prove he’s done running before the family he never knew he wanted slips away for good?
Titles in the Montana Made series include: The Wrong Brother ~ The Christmas Cowboy ~ Montana Medic’s Match ~ Hot Christmas Cowboy ~ Surgeon’s Surprise Baby ~
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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)
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Posted May 5, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
A sexy, small-town cowboy intent on righting some wrongs. A woman stranded and wanting to start over…
In the heart of Montana’s breathtaking ranch country, rugged cowboy Dylan Weston is determined to heal a decades-old family feud by uniting the Weston ranches with his cousins and brother-in-law. Strong family bonds and small-town loyalty run deep in Dylan, and he’s determined to do everything to make this work. But his life and goals skew sideways when he rescues the stunningly beautiful June Kincaid, who is fleeing the big city and a cheating fiancé.
Publishing executive June craves the quiet charm of the quaint Western town to heal her heart and finally chase her own dreams of writing a children’s novel while she works remotely. Sure, the betrayal still stings, but the sexy, protective cowboy ignites a scorching attraction that complicates everything.
As sparks fly, and Dylan’s extended family dabbles in matchmaking, June faces a quandary. Can she leave Seattle for good and trust love again, finally having the family she’s always dreamed of?
Titles in The Westons of Montana series include: A Family with the Cowboy ~ Reckless with the Cowboy ~ What the Cowboy Wants ~ The Rancher’s Christmas Bride ~ Home to the Cowboy ~ The Cowboy’s Forever Promise ~
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Posted May 5, 2026 by Marsha in Historical Romance, Kensington Books, NetGalley, Regency Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Suspense / 0 Comments
After more than a decade separated from his home and family, the Earl of Heathbrook returns to his London townhouse to face a new test: reclaiming guardianship of his younger brothers. His reputation as a rakehell, it seems, has followed him from detention inside Napoleon’s France and caused his own father to block Heathbrook’s rightful custody in his will. However, the clever rogue concocts a plan to restore respectability and rescue his siblings . . . by finding a “fiancée” with no strings attached.
Giselle Bernard is not looking to wed an earl with a wild past. All she seeks is a connected nobleman who can legally secure her new life in England and head off a mysterious stranger’s threats. Posing as Heathbrook’s bride-to-be would surely benefit them both. But as revelations come to light—the ill-fated young affair that left Heathbrook embittered, and the mademoiselle’s own guarded secrets—their engagement charade may unexpectedly blossom into a promise to love, honor, and cherish . . .
Titles in the Lords of Hazard series include: Hazardous to a Duke’s Heart ~ Nearly A Bride ~
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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.
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Posted May 4, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Series/Duet, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
He wants a shotgun wedding… She’s holding the trigger!
Independent Ann-Sophie’s secret liaison with playboy tycoon Alessandro Carandini was very out of character and very indulgent.
Then he walked away, leaving behind the ghost of his caress…plus a nine-month consequence!
Finding Ann-Sophie with a bump, Alessandro demands stability for his child. Although she rips unwelcome emotions from him, a convenient union is the only option.
Her rejection of his proposal is unacceptable!
Whisking Ann-Sophie to his Italian castle, Alessandro has two weeks to seduce her to the altar—without relinquishing his own control…
Titles in The Carandini Legacy series/duo include: Convenient Wife Conditions ~ Heir to Italian Altar ~
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Posted May 4, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Kensington Books, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
A new life filled with the celebrated seaside charm and small-town heart of Martha’s Vineyard, a newfound family, romance—and an exciting venture. What more could Maddie Clarke ask for? And why would anyone want to stop her?
It’s been a life-changing year since Maddie moved to the picturesque, historic fishing village of Menemsha on Martha’s Vineyard, where her late mother was born. Maddie has rediscovered her grandmother, her own Indigenous roots as a half-Wampanoag, and the tribe’s rich history and traditions. She’s also found an unexpected second chance at love with restaurateur Rex Winsted. And then she spots a vacant shop right on the harbor . . .
Maddie boldly decides to end her days as a college journalism professor and open a bookshop that will also serve teas her grandmother makes from island herbs. Maddie’s son, Rafe, a college senior, plans to craft baskets in the ancient Wampanoag way, sell them at the store, and donate the profits to benefit Wampanoag kids. For Maddie, it’s all too good to be true . . . until the threats begin.
Not wanting to spoil the dream, Maddie tells no one. But an unexpected incident worsens the situation, and just as the shop is about to open, revelations from the past erupt. And another surprise ahead could radically impact not only Maddie’s future, but Rex’s, too. Facing a decision she never saw coming, Maddie learns that even peaceful waters must weather storms . . .
Titles in the Up Island series include: Up-Island Harbor ~ The Little Bookshop by the Harbor ~
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Posted May 3, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Medical Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
A family to save them
From the moment Dr. Callie Dupree and helicopter rescue specialist EZ Benson spot each other in the ER, their pulses race.
During their time apart, the former classmates and now single parents have both known loss.
Yet reconnecting brings a light to their lives, and their small children’s blossoming friendship draws them together on EZ’s Wyoming ranch.
They can’t deny their deepening feelings… Dare they put their hearts on the line for love again?
Titles in the US Search and Rescue series include: Risking His Heart for the ER Doc ~ Found: Their Forever Family** ~ Slow Burn with Her Firefighter ~
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Posted May 2, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
He’s the last cowboy she wants to ask for help. He’s the only one offering a chance…
Never in her wildest dreams did equine specialist Maclyn Kane imagine she’d beg her ex for help five years after he tanked her shot at her dream job. But once again, she’s out of work with two horses and a dog to feed, and the independent cowgirl can’t pass up any offers—even humiliating and grudging ones.
Rancher Trev Matthews is desperate to find someone to help him through calving season, so when Maclyn, the woman who wrecked his truck and lied about it at the end of their rodeo careers, responds to his job posting, he reluctantly hires her—temporarily. As soon as he finds someone with experience, she’s out. Or so he thinks.
Time supposedly heals all wounds. It can also provide clarity and proof that he was too quick to judge. But how can the former rodeo star convince the woman who refuses to depend on anyone except herself to trust him, and that the temporary can become permanent?
Titles in the Bad Boys of the Rodeo series include: Unforgettable Cowboy** ~Taming the Wild Cowboy** ~ The Cowboy’s Reckoning ~
Connected to the multi-author series, Montana’s Rodeo Cowboys. Unforgettable Cowboy started off both series. 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 ~
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