Posted April 7, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Crime, Debut Title, Harlequin, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Sexual Content, Standalone / 0 Comments
She’s seen too much. And a chance reunion is her only hope for survival.
Witness to a murder. No passport to go home.
Mia Jones never expected to run into Jack Brannon in the middle of nowhere. Their affair years ago left her heartbroken, but now Jack is her only hope.
The Law Enforcement Park Ranger thinks his eyes are playing tricks on him when he spots Mia at a local diner. He’s even more surprised when he learns she’s in hiding—and why.
Determined to keep her safe and bring a killer to justice, Jack takes the woman he never forgot on a road trip in search of answers…and the ultimate retribution.
~Standalone~
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Posted April 6, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
To protect innocent targets… he will risk his life.
When his scared neighbor appears on his doorstep seeking refuge from a gunman, former police officer Maxwell Prescott is determined to shield the single mother and her toddler daughter.
With Brenda Granger’s witness-protection location compromised and her late husband’s ties to a drug-trafficking ring placing a target on her back, Maxwell is the only person she can trust.
But with threats at every turn, Maxwell’s protection skills are put to the ultimate test, and outrunning danger could be beyond their reach. Can they evade lethal assailants determined to silence Brenda, or will their pursuers lead them straight into an inescapable trap?
~Standalone~
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 April 5, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, NetGalley, Sexual Content, Standalone / 0 Comments
She’s cleaning his house… and cleaning up his reputation!
When maid Georgie finds herself homeless, she seeks refuge in the luxury chalet that she cleans. But its owner, tycoon Alessandro Barbieri, unexpectedly returns, and Georgie is wholly unprepared for her reaction to him…
Alessandro is in Whistler to secure custody of his beloved daughter. His image must be purer than the driven snow outside!
Finding an unknown woman in his home is unacceptable, no matter their instant attraction. The only solution? Pretend they’re in love!
They just need to remember the clock will strike midnight on their fake relationship…
~Standalone~
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Posted April 3, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Trade, Harlequin/MIRA, Previously Published, Small Town Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
Sugar and Spice Kisses is a 2-in-1 title, featuring 2 previously published novels.
Yesterday Once More:
After abruptly calling off her engagement and leaving town three years earlier, Julie Houser is back in Wichita, hoping to start anew and earn the forgiveness of her ex-fiancé, Daniel Van Deen. She may not have been ready to marry him back then, but she never stopped loving him. Yet every time she runs into Daniel, she can tell his hurt and anger haven’t faded; forgiveness won’t be so easy. Then his mother falls gravely ill, and her only request is for Julie and Daniel to resume their happily-ever-after. Can they make her wish come true?
Sugar and Spice:
Jayne Gilbert longs to attend her high school reunion with a handsome man on her arm. Still single ten years after graduation, Jayne wants nothing more than to prove her former bullies wrong. The only romances in her life are those she reads about, so, at the encouragement of her coworker, a determined Jayne decides to do her research. As Jayne prepares to teach herself how to land a man, an encounter with her neighbor Riley Chambers quickly changes everything. Just when she believed she’d be alone forever, Jayne finds herself falling for Riley in ways she never expected. Riley is just as bold and mysterious as Jayne is prim and proper. Opposites may attract, but are Riley and Jayne built to last?
Standalone ~ 2-in-1 (individual titles previously published)
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 March 31, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Kensington Books, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Standalone, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
In her award-winning wildlife photographs, Charlotte Gray captures all the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Far better to focus on breathtaking landscapes than to turn the lens on her own painful childhood and the uncaring mother she left behind in Florida. Piece by piece, Charlotte has built a new, independent life, one she’s eager to protect.
A chance encounter on assignment in Las Vegas sparks an intriguing relationship, and for the first time, Charlotte impulsively follows her heart. But along with love and fresh beginnings comes a trove of secrets about her new husband. And someone in his past is determined to upend Charlotte’s happiness by threatening what she cares about most.
After everything she’s weathered, Charlotte is about to face the task of rebuilding her life yet again. But this time she’s doing it with hard-won strength, experience, and the wisdom to know when to forgive, when to let go, and how to walk into the sunshine and claim the support and love she deserves . . .
~Standalone~
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Posted March 1, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Medical Romance, NetGalley, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
There’s no cure for Cupid!
For locum nurse Cass, a temporary contract on a Scottish island is a breath of fresh air.
After suffering a terrible loss, she’s lived on the go, never allowing anyone close.
Except for the warm welcome from her new boss, single-dad GP Lachie, who has her wondering if she can finally put down roots…
Sharing patients leads to sharing heartaches late into the night, when their spark threatens to turn into a blaze!
As Valentine’s Day approaches, will Cass find a home where her heart is?
~Standalone~
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Posted February 2, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
A heart-bruised city girl. A rugged mountain loner. One Christmas blizzard that melts every defense.
Clara Bennett escapes to the Bavarian-style village of Evergreen Falls, hoping to outrun a collapsing career and a painful breakup. Instead of peace, she collides with Griffin Kane—a brooding, off-grid mountain man whose gruff charm is impossible to ignore.
Their spark flares instantly, and when a sudden blizzard traps Clara near his remote cabin, she has no choice but to accept his reluctant shelter. Firelit nights, shared chores, and accidental touches turn tension into temptation as their emotional walls begin to crumble. One near-kiss leaves them both shaken—and wanting more.
As snow deepens, so does their connection. A breathtaking kiss beneath swirling flakes exposes both desire and fear. Clara struggles to trust again, and Griffin resists opening his guarded heart, even as Christmas draws them closer.
When the storm peaks, passion finally breaks through in a steamy, unforgettable moment by the fire. But once the skies clear, reality returns: Will this spark fade with the season, or grow into something real?
~Standalone~
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Posted December 31, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Medical Romance, NetGalley, Standalone / 0 Comments
The hottest mistake of her life?
Obstetrician Monica Hamilton loves her job, yet with every tiny baby she delivers, she longs for her own even more.
When she’s poised to explore single motherhood, it’s terrible timing to notice sexy Argentinean paramedic Luke Arias.
All he can promise is no strings and scorching hot nights. He’s already had to bring up his orphaned siblings—children are 100 percent off his agenda.
Usually cautious Monica is powerless to resist Luke’s charisma…but will their temporary fling break her heart or unlock everything she’s ever wanted?
~Standalone~
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Posted December 31, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Debut Title, Harlequin, Harlequin Romance, No Spice Romance, Standalone / 0 Comments
They’re crossing a billion-dollar boundary…
Heiress Eleanor Ainsworth’s secret to survival? Never fall in love.
Only one person ever challenged that: billionaire Nic Kosmas, the childhood best friend she once dated for six sizzling months. So, when she returns to London to help launch a foundation honouring Nic’s late father, temptation follows…
And after a stolen clinch lands them in the tabloids, the only solution to protect Nic’s family legacy is a fake relationship! Yet, as the line between façade and feelings blurs, Ellie’s in danger of breaking her golden rule…
~Standalone~
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Posted December 29, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, NetGalley, Sexual Content, Standalone / 0 Comments
Is she his ruin…
Or his redemption?
Jovi D’Amato doesn’t show mercy. He is ice-cold, ruthless, and relentless. He is the deadly weapon of the Il Serpente crime syndicate, forged in the brutal aftermath of his family’s murder. Then he’s sent to kidnap Ruxandra Ardelean. In a single heartbeat, she detonates his entire existence…
Salvation isn’t something Rux thought possible until Jovi takes her prisoner. The dangerous Sicilian should terrify her. Instead, he thrills her. She comes alive under his shamelessly sinful touch. Though for Jovi to make her his, he’ll have to burn his whole world down…
~Standalone~
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