Category: Suspense

Deadly Rodeo Threat by Sami A. Abrams

Posted April 8, 2026 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Contemporary Romance, Crime, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), Mystery, NetGalley, Series, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments

A trail of missing women leads him right into a killer’s trap.

When his twin sister disappears, Navy SEAL Logan Russell’s search for her leads him deep into the woods, where he finds her best friend in the clutches of a masked assailant.

Sheriff Isabelle Sinclair is determined to solve Lisa’s mysterious disappearance the night of her last rodeo—and someone will do anything to keep her from digging too deep.

When crucial evidence links Lisa’s case to a string of barrel racers who’ve also vanished, Logan and Izzie fight against the clock to track down a suspected serial killer.

But when he sets his sights on Izzie, can they outsmart their enemy before both women end up dead?

Titles in the Stone Creek Ranch series include:  Christmas Rodeo Killer ~ Deadly Rodeo Threat ~ Rodeo Witness Protector ~

This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.  Yet, keep in mind that this story is a “Suspense” novel, so there may be some indication of violence within the storyline.

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Danger Zone by Cindi Myers

Posted April 8, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Suspense / 0 Comments

Can two K-9s and their handlers rescue a kidnapped child in the snowy wilderness?

When a young boy is abducted from a Rocky Mountain ski resort, Lily Alton and her K-9 join a dangerous search-and-rescue mission.

Ski patrol captain Scott Linden doesn’t think Lily is ready to become part of his elite team. But as they battle the elements together, Lily shows incredible strength under fire…and an unlikely attraction blooms.

With their survival skills put to the test, Scott and Lily track a killer through treacherous terrain in a frantic race to find the missing child before it’s too late.

Titles in the K-9 Avalanche Rescue series include:  Danger Zone ~ Explosive Evidence ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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The Witching Hour by Heather Graham

Posted April 7, 2026 by Marsha in Connection to another series, Kensington Books, NetGalley, Paranormal Romance, Series, Suspense / 0 Comments

Skye McMahon sees things. Good and bad, the past unreels in her mind’s eye like a movie. Such is Skye’s uncanny life. That’s why she’s been summoned by Special Supervisory paranormal investigators Jackson and Angela Crowe to help solve a mystifying murder and kidnapping on the outskirts of historic Salem.

Alicia Bolton discovered her grandfather-in-law had been murdered, her nanny and her young son had both vanished without a trace, and her infant daughter was found terrified and crying in her playpen. Skye, partnered with the intriguing Zachary Erickson, a charmer with a psychic touch, is at first beset only by visions of Salem’s witch trials and the tragic, paranoia-fueled executions. Then she sets foot in the Boltons’ house.

What Skye sees is not another innocent from the 17th century swinging from a noose. What she sees is a bona fide crone, pointed hat and all, preying on the family like something from a children’s nightmarish fairy tale. And when another local woman and her daughter inexplicably vanish, Skye has a second vision—that same wicked witch creeping up on her new victims on a lonely Salem road. It’s impossible to believe. Yet Skye’s visions never lie.

As Skye and Zachary put their otherworldly abilities to use and grow closer with each revelation, they’re lured into an ominous mystery enveloping Salem like a fog. Navigating suspects, whispers of a cult, and a sinister history that threatens to reignite in the present, with Zachary’s help, only Skye can see the way to find the missing—but first, she may have to dance with the devil himself.

Titles in The Crows series include:  The Witching Hour ~ These Ancient Bones ~

The Crows is part of the larger Krewe of Hunters universe.

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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Stalked in the Mountains by Danica Winters

Posted April 6, 2026 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Mystery, NetGalley, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments

She’s sworn she’ll never return home…  Until she needs a hideout.

Actress Scarlett Leafletter’s former agent is stalking her. Concealing her identity, she and her assistant hide out at her estranged family’s resort ranch.

The new guest annoys cowboy Miles Miller, despite his powerful attraction to her. Scarlett’s also drawn to Miles, but both are wary of trusting one another.

As they navigate their conflicted feelings, Scarlett’s past catches up to her, endangering those around her. Then Scarlett’s assistant and Miles’s brother disappear.

And Scarlett must reveal everything. Now, trusting each other is the only way to save those they love.

Titles in the West Glacier Ranch Suspense series include:  Rodeo Crime Ring* ~ Mystery on the Range* ~ Stalked in the Mountains (ARC) ~Murder in the Mountains ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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An Amish Widow’s Hope by Pamela Desmond Wright

Posted April 1, 2026 by Marsha in Amish Romance, Author ARC, Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Harlequin, Love Inspired (Harlequin), No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Suspense / 0 Comments

Regrets from the past… could lead to a chance for redemption…

After a terrifying break-in, widowed dressmaker Isla Stohl finds herself leaning on town sheriff Evan Miller.

Sixteen years ago, Evan chose a law enforcement career over her and their Texas Amish community, and now he’s determined to make amends.

Evan vows to keep Isla and her two children safe, but old feelings begin to arise once more.

As he’s drawn back to his heritage and faith, he must decide if he can leave behind the life he built for himself in the Englisch world for the woman he’s never been able to let go of.

Titles in the Texas Amish Brides series include: The Cowboy’s Amish Haven ~ Bonding Over the Amish Baby ~ Her Surprise Amish Match ~ Her Amish Refuge ~ An Amish Widow’s Hope ~

This is a sweet, no-spice romance. Tension and kisses might be involved.

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Make Me Yours, Cowboy by Kristine Lynn

Posted March 17, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Suspense, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Jace Michaels, Hollywood’s favorite cowboy, may have been born with dust on his boots, but he never expected his return to Banberry, Montana, would mean more than selling the family ranch. But a shadowy real estate investor is threatening to transform his hometown with soulless commercial projects, and Jace surprises himself by staying to fight for Banberry’s future—and teaming up with the last person he expected.

Aurelie Gardinier has built a new life in Banberry, working as a nurse practitioner for pregnant women, but a visa glitch threatens to send her back to her Caribbean island, where a threat from her past awaits. Jace is willing to say “I do” to a marriage of convenience to protect her, but what starts as a practical arrangement turns into a partnership neither of them saw coming. Together, they battle to protect both the town—and their hearts.

Can a leading man with a cowboy’s heart help Aurelie find the courage to fight for her future, or will both of them lose the roots—and the love—they’re just beginning to find?

Titles in the Cowboys of Elks Ridge, Montana include:  Take Me Away, Cowboy ~ Any Cowboy of Mine ~ Make Me Yours, Cowboy ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

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