Posted October 25, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Since the accident that killed his foster brother Brock Lambert, Jackson Stone has kept his distance from Coffee Creek Ranch—and from the family who might never forgive him. Especially the foster mother, who still blames him for that tragic night.
Jackson blames himself too.
When Brock’s former fiancée, Winnie Hays, returns to town with her young son, the resemblance to Brock is a constant reminder of everything Jackson lost. And everything he never allowed himself to want. Because from the moment Brock brought Winnie home, Jackson has fought a forbidden attraction he had no right to feel.
Winnie needs help settling back into life in Coffee Creek, and Jackson can’t turn her away. As their friendship deepens into something neither expected, loyalty and guilt threaten to tear them apart. Falling for his brother’s widow feels like a betrayal… yet walking away feels worse.
With Christmas approaching and the Lambert family gathered once more, forgiveness may be the only gift that makes room for love.
Titles in the Coffee Creek, Montana series include: Remember Me Always, Cowboy ~ Her Cowboy Dilemma ~ Promise from a Cowboy ~ Big Sky Christmas ~
This series was previously published in Harlequin American Romance.
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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Posted October 21, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Kindle+, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
He’s loved her for fifteen years. She never let herself see it. Now everything is about to change…
Mayor Patricia Cherry has spent years putting Haden Creek first—protecting the town, supporting its people, and never once asking what she truly wants.
Sheriff Tom Bradshaw has always been there. Steady. Loyal. Constant. Her closest friend… and the man who has quietly loved her for fifteen years.
But some lines were never crossed. Until now.
When a powerful developer threatens to change Haden Creek forever, Patricia and Tom fight side by side to protect everything they’ve built. And somewhere between late nights, shared burdens, and years of unspoken feelings… The truth becomes impossible to ignore. Because saving the town means facing what they’ve always avoided: What matters most. And who they’ve always belonged with.
As the entire community comes together—and familiar faces return to fight for the place they call home—Patricia and Tom must decide: Is it too late to choose love? Or has it been waiting for them all along?
Titles in the Haden Creek Hearts series include: The Rancher’s Second Chance ~ The Doctor’s Second Chance ~ The Firefighter’s Unexpected Love ~ The Sheriff’s Snowed-In Temptation ~ The Bartender’s Fake Girlfriend ~ The Chef’s Unexpected Love ~ The Cowboy’s Second Chance ~ The Lodge Boss’s Secret Heart ~ The Rescuer’s Unexpected Love ~ The Rancher’s Secret Child ~ The Bookseller’s Convenient Marriage ~ The Grumpy Lawyer’s Christmas Romance ~ The Sheriff’s Forever Love ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.
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Posted October 20, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Kindle+, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
It started as a deal. No feelings. No complications. No forever. So why does it suddenly feel like everything to lose?
Gavin Holloway has built a quiet, controlled life in his Haden Creek bookstore—just the way he likes it. Simple. Predictable. Safe.
Until his visa situation threatens to take it all away. Now he has one impossible choice: Get married… or lose everything.
Daisy Park needs stability, not romance. With her future uncertain and no safety net to fall back on, she agrees to a practical solution: A marriage on paper. A deal that benefits them both. Nothing more. At least, that’s the plan.
But living together above the bookstore, sharing quiet mornings and unexpected laughter, begins to blur the lines between real and pretend. Because the more time they spend together… The less it feels like a deal. And the more it feels like something neither of them expected. Something real.
But as pressure mounts and the truth is questioned, everything they’ve built starts to unravel—and Gavin must decide whether he’s willing to risk his heart on a love that was never supposed to exist.
Titles in the Haden Creek Hearts series include: The Rancher’s Second Chance ~ The Doctor’s Second Chance ~ The Firefighter’s Unexpected Love ~ The Sheriff’s Snowed-In Temptation ~ The Bartender’s Fake Girlfriend ~ The Chef’s Unexpected Love ~ The Cowboy’s Second Chance ~ The Lodge Boss’s Secret Heart ~ The Rescuer’s Unexpected Love ~ The Rancher’s Secret Child ~ The Bookseller’s Convenient Marriage ~ The Grumpy Lawyer’s Christmas Romance ~ The Sheriff’s Forever Love ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.
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Posted October 19, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Kindle+, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
He’s the one who saves lives. She refuses to be saved. But some risks are worth taking…
Marcus Stone has built his life around one rule: Never fail again. As Haden Creek’s search-and-rescue specialist, he’s known for his focus, his instincts… and the walls he never lets anyone cross.
Until Autumn Reed crashes into his world. Literally. When the fiercely independent adventure photographer gets lost and injured on a solo hike, Marcus finds her—and carries her to safety.
But Autumn doesn’t want to be rescued. Determined to prove herself, she refuses to let Marcus—or anyone—tell her what she can or can’t do.
But when her next assignment pushes her into dangerous terrain, Marcus can’t walk away. Not when he knows exactly how easily things can go wrong. He offers to guide her. She refuses.
He tries to keep his distance. She gets under his skin anyway. And somewhere between breathtaking landscapes and near-misses… something begins to change.
Because beneath Marcus’s control is a man who cares too deeply. And beneath Autumn’s independence is a woman who’s tired of facing everything alone. But when one reckless decision puts Autumn in real danger, Marcus must face the past that still haunts him—and risk everything to save her.
This time, failure isn’t an option. Because this time… it’s her.
Titles in the Haden Creek Hearts series include: The Rancher’s Second Chance ~ The Doctor’s Second Chance ~ The Firefighter’s Unexpected Love ~ The Sheriff’s Snowed-In Temptation ~ The Bartender’s Fake Girlfriend ~ The Chef’s Unexpected Love ~ The Cowboy’s Second Chance ~ The Lodge Boss’s Secret Heart ~ The Rescuer’s Unexpected Love ~ The Rancher’s Secret Child ~ The Bookseller’s Convenient Marriage ~ The Grumpy Lawyer’s Christmas Romance ~ The Sheriff’s Forever Love ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.
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Posted October 18, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Kindle+, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
He runs the lodge by the numbers. She believes in magic. Falling for each other was never part of the plan…
Nate Lawson built Haden Creek Lodge into a thriving business by following one simple rule: Keep emotions out of it.
After a very public heartbreak, he’s focused on control, efficiency, and protecting what he’s built—no matter the cost. Especially when it comes to his employees.
Ivy Summers couldn’t disagree more. As the lodge’s event coordinator, she believes every wedding should feel like magic—and she pours her heart into making each one unforgettable.
But to Nate, her ideas are impractical. Too emotional. Too risky.
When a staffing crisis forces them to work side by side on a high-stakes destination wedding, their clashing visions become impossible to ignore. Because Ivy’s way works. And Nate can’t ignore her… no matter how hard he tries.
Late nights turn into lingering glances. Professional boundaries begin to blur. Their connection becomes impossible to deny.
But with a strict no-fraternization policy—and Nate’s past proving just how dangerous workplace romance can be—giving in to their feelings could cost them everything. Including the lodge. And each other.
Titles in the Haden Creek Hearts series include: The Rancher’s Second Chance ~ The Doctor’s Second Chance ~ The Firefighter’s Unexpected Love ~ The Sheriff’s Snowed-In Temptation ~ The Bartender’s Fake Girlfriend ~ The Chef’s Unexpected Love ~ The Cowboy’s Second Chance ~ The Lodge Boss’s Secret Heart ~ The Rescuer’s Unexpected Love ~ The Rancher’s Secret Child ~ The Bookseller’s Convenient Marriage ~ The Grumpy Lawyer’s Christmas Romance ~ The Sheriff’s Forever Love ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.
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Posted October 17, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Kindle+, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
He’s lost everything that defined him. She refuses to let him give up. But healing him might just change them both…
Cole Miller was born for the rodeo—until one devastating injury took it all away. Now he’s back in Haden Creek, restless, angry, and drowning in the one question he can’t answer: Who is he without the life he lost?
Dr. Sienna Patel didn’t come to town looking for complications. Burned out from her fast-paced career, she’s here for a fresh start—not to take on a stubborn cowboy who refuses to help himself.
But Cole might be the one patient she can’t walk away from.
Because beneath his anger is a man who’s lost more than just his future.
And Sienna is determined to help him find it again.
As sparks fly and walls begin to fall, Cole starts to see something he hasn’t felt in a long time: Hope. But when the past comes calling, he’s forced to choose—hold on to the life he’s trying to rebuild… or risk everything for the woman helping him heal.
Titles in the Haden Creek Hearts series include: The Rancher’s Second Chance ~ The Doctor’s Second Chance ~ The Firefighter’s Unexpected Love ~ The Sheriff’s Snowed-In Temptation ~ The Bartender’s Fake Girlfriend ~ The Chef’s Unexpected Love ~ The Cowboy’s Second Chance ~ The Lodge Boss’s Secret Heart ~ The Rescuer’s Unexpected Love ~ The Rancher’s Secret Child ~ The Bookseller’s Convenient Marriage ~ The Grumpy Lawyer’s Christmas Romance ~ The Sheriff’s Forever Love ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.
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Posted October 17, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Kindle+, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
She ran from Haden Creek—and from the only man she ever loved. Now she’s back… and he’s the one thing she can’t escape.
Lily Bennett never planned to return to Haden Creek. Not after the way she left. Not after the heartbreak she caused.
But when she inherits her grandmother’s house, she has no choice but to come home—and face the past she’s spent years trying to forget.
Including Jake Miller.
The quiet, steady rancher who once held her heart… and never quite let it go.
Jake has built a life in Haden Creek—one that doesn’t include Lily. But when a clause in her grandmother’s will forces them to work side by side for thirty days, avoiding each other isn’t an option.
Old memories resurface. Old feelings refuse to stay buried.
And in a town where everyone knows their story, it’s impossible to pretend the past doesn’t still matter.
But Lily’s life is waiting for her in the city.
And Jake isn’t sure he can survive watching her leave all over again.
Titles in the Haden Creek Hearts series include: The Rancher’s Second Chance ~ The Doctor’s Second Chance ~ The Firefighter’s Unexpected Love ~ The Sheriff’s Snowed-In Temptation ~ The Bartender’s Fake Girlfriend ~ The Chef’s Unexpected Love ~ The Cowboy’s Second Chance ~ The Lodge Boss’s Secret Heart ~ The Rescuer’s Unexpected Love ~ The Rancher’s Secret Child ~ The Bookseller’s Convenient Marriage ~ The Grumpy Lawyer’s Christmas Romance ~ The Sheriff’s Forever Love ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.
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Posted October 16, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Josie Whitaker never planned to tell Colt Bennett the truth.
Not after he left Bentwood Creek eight years ago to chase rodeo dreams. Not after she’d rebuilt her life, her flower shop, and her heart—on her own terms, with two little boys who look more like their father every day.
When Colt returns to sell the family ranch, he doesn’t plan to stick around. Then he ends up helping Josie renovate her antique shop, and it starts to feel like forever, at least for a little while.
The closer they grow, the harder it is for Josie to keep the secret she’s held since the day he drove away.
Because Colt doesn’t know the twins are his.
Now old wounds reopen, small-town memories surface, and Colt must prove he’s no longer the man who left—before Josie decides her heart is safer without him.
Titles in the Bennetts of Bentwood Creek series include: The Cowboy’s Accidental Bride ~ The Cowboy’s Christmas Twins ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.
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Posted October 16, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Kindle Unlimited, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
She came home burned out. He’s the firefighter making it harder to leave.
Jenna Ashby comes home to Peppermint Falls with everything she owns packed in her car, and no intention of admitting she has nowhere to go.
After losing her biggest marketing client and giving up her lease, the youngest Ashby sister needs money and a fresh start. Selling Gingerbread Cottage is supposed to provide both.
Then she finds Reid checking the smoke alarms.
Reid is the local firefighter who quietly looked after the cottages for her grandmother, handling safety checks and keeping an eye on the property whenever it stood empty. He’s steady, dependable, and far too good at seeing through the jokes Jenna uses to convince everyone she’s fine.
But as snowy days at Gingerbread Cottage bring them closer, Jenna begins to question whether starting over means starting somewhere else.
Jenna knows how to sell the perfect story. But Reid is making her want something real.
Titles in the Peppermint Falls series include: Mistletoe Cottage ~ Cocoa Cottage ~ Peppermint Cottage ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.
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Posted October 15, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
He has a plan to save his town. She has the power to decide if it survives. Falling for each other was not in the funding proposal.
Theo Scavo came home to Brinewick to protect it from becoming the kind of pretty coastal town where locals can no longer afford to stay. As the community development director, he has fought for every piece of the Station Renewal: the freight shed, the platform, the public green, the diner that smells like coffee and griddle onions, and the year-round people who make the town more than a postcard.
Arden Quist, the state transit liaison, oversees the final funding review. She believes public projects survive on clear budgets, durable plans, and hard choices — not sentiment, no matter how charming the town or how persuasive the man arguing across the table.
Theo thinks Arden’s caution could sand the heart out of Brinewick’s future. Arden thinks Theo’s vision could collapse under the weight of its own idealism. They are both smart. They are both stubborn. And every late-night planning session in the Salt Ledger Room makes it harder to remember why wanting each other is a terrible idea.
With the final hearing approaching, the station’s future depends on compromise neither of them wants to make. But love, like infrastructure, only lasts when it is built honestly.
Titles in the Brinewick Station After Dark series include: Last Train to You ~ Delayed by Desire ~ Platform Rules ~ Hot Under the Station Lights ~ Stranded with the Local ~ Home on the 5:42 ~
This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.
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