Posted September 19, 2025 by Marsha in A Re-Read Review, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
His daughter comes first…
Shep Bennett’s as smooth as they come . . . except when it comes to his new daughter.
Paige Harper has the magic touch with the traumatized toddler, so she strikes a bargain. She’ll care for Rosie if Shep will let her run the inn he bought out from under her family.
But will Paige be able to keep her heart out of the deal?
Titles in the Crimson, Colorado series include: A Kiss on Crimson Ranch ~ A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch ~ Suddenly a Father ~ A Very Crimson Christmas ~ A Baby and A Betrothal ~ Always the Best Man ~ Christmas on Crimson Mountain ~ Romancing the Wallflower ~ Sleigh Bells in Crimson ~ Coming Home to Crimson ~ Anything for His Baby ~ Love at First Bark ~
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 September 18, 2025 by Marsha in A Re-Read Review, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Kindle Unlimited, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Back in her Colorado hometown, a woman confronts her difficult past—and a possible future with the local sheriff.
Sienna Pierce thought she’d never go back to her hometown. But when she catches her fiancé cheating, she does some things she never thought she would—like escaping in a “borrowed” car and heading straight for Crimson, Colorado.
Now that she’s back, she knows she’ll have to finally confront her past. What she didn’t count on was her contentious relationship with Crimson sheriff Cole Bennett. On the surface, they have nothing in common. Unfortunately, there is nothing superficial about their feelings for each other!
Titles in the Crimson, Colorado series include: A Kiss on Crimson Ranch ~ A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch ~ Suddenly a Father ~ A Very Crimson Christmas ~ A Baby and A Betrothal ~ Always the Best Man ~ Christmas on Crimson Mountain ~ Romancing the Wallflower ~ Sleigh Bells in Crimson ~ Coming Home to Crimson ~ Anything for His Baby ~ Love at First Bark ~
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 September 18, 2025 by Marsha in A Re-Read Review, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Kindle Unlimited, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Lucy Renner doesn’t believe in the magic of Christmas or forever after. Yet here she is in holiday-obsessed Crimson, Colorado, for her mother’s fourth walk down the aisle. But it’s the handsome-as-sin cowboy cradling a stray kitten who gets her blood racing! Even if Caden Sharpe is rude, surly, and just plain Grinch-like, how can a man who finds homes for unwanted pets be all bad?
These days, former soldier Caden Sharpe is more comfortable with the animals he rescues than people. But now his widowed father is engaged to Lucy’s thrice-divorced mother, and Caden is determined to keep him from making a huge mistake—even as he finds himself falling for the bride-to-be’s lovely daughter. Will Crimson see a last-minute holiday exchange—at the altar?
Titles in the Crimson, Colorado series include: A Kiss on Crimson Ranch ~ A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch ~ Suddenly a Father ~ A Very Crimson Christmas ~ A Baby and A Betrothal ~ Always the Best Man ~ Christmas on Crimson Mountain ~ Romancing the Wallflower ~ Sleigh Bells in Crimson ~ Coming Home to Crimson ~ Anything for His Baby ~ Love at First Bark ~
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 September 18, 2025 by Marsha in A Re-Read Review, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
When a shy schoolteacher makes a bold proposition, a former baseball player must face his raucous past in this small town romance.
Dedicated kindergarten teacher Erin MacDonald isn’t the type to make the first move on a man—especially gorgeous David McCay, her secret crush. But when a crisis involving one of her pupils offers a chance to help the pro baseballer turned local brewery owner, Erin goes way out of her comfort zone. So way out she makes a shocking suggestion!
David moved to the Colorado mountain town to look after his sister and her son. Now he’s a stand-in parent to his nephew, trying to fight his attraction to Erin . . . who just propositioned him. David is nobody’s hero. So why can’t he convince the sweet, kindhearted beauty that she deserves better than him? Is it because they’re the perfect imperfect match?
Titles in the Crimson, Colorado series include: A Kiss on Crimson Ranch ~ A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch ~ Suddenly a Father ~ A Very Crimson Christmas ~ A Baby and A Betrothal ~ Always the Best Man ~ Christmas on Crimson Mountain ~ Romancing the Wallflower ~ Sleigh Bells in Crimson ~ Coming Home to Crimson ~ Anything for His Baby ~ Love at First Bark ~
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 September 18, 2025 by Marsha in A Re-Read Review, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Holiday Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Peace and quiet—that’s all Connor Pierce wanted from the rented cabin on Crimson Mountain. Yet the caretaker turned out to be lovely April Sanders—a total distraction. As were the two little girls she was caring for. Connor’s plan to forget his painful past soon detoured into giving the ladies a Christmas to remember.
Being named guardian of two motherless girls has upended April’s world. Add to the mix a mysterious, brooding writer claiming he wanted to be left alone while going out of his way to bring a little joy to the girls, and she has quite the quandary. April had counted herself out of a happy ending. But maybe Santa still had a few surprises up his merry old sleeve…
Titles in the Crimson, Colorado series include: A Kiss on Crimson Ranch ~ A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch ~ Suddenly a Father ~ A Very Crimson Christmas ~ A Baby and A Betrothal ~ Always the Best Man ~ Christmas on Crimson Mountain ~ Romancing the Wallflower ~ Sleigh Bells in Crimson ~ Coming Home to Crimson ~ Anything for His Baby ~ Love at First Bark ~
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 September 17, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Kindle Unlimited, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
This time, the groom?
Hometown golden girl Emily Whitaker couldn’t have left Crimson in her rearview mirror fast enough . . . until life threw her some curveballs and she’s back—divorced and with a young son. Her brother’s wedding should have been a welcome reprieve, but Jase Crenshaw is the best man to her maid of honor. She’d steered clear of him when they were kids, but now Jase has become one highly irresistible man.
Jase always harbored a crush on his best friend’s sister. Back then, she was too good for the kid from the wrong side of the tracks. Now she thinks the upstanding town lawyer and mayoral candidate is too good for her. Can Jase convince the girl of his dreams that they’re both actually perfect… for each other?
Titles in the Crimson, Colorado series include: A Kiss on Crimson Ranch ~ A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch ~ Suddenly a Father ~ A Very Crimson Christmas ~ A Baby and A Betrothal ~ Always the Best Man ~ Christmas on Crimson Mountain ~ Romancing the Wallflower ~ Sleigh Bells in Crimson ~ Coming Home to Crimson ~ Anything for His Baby ~ Love at First Bark ~
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 September 17, 2025 by Marsha in Discussion Post / 0 Comments
I need to give a heartfelt, sincere shoutout of thanks to all the authors (and/or publishers) who put their work, whether newly released or years on the shelves, into Kindle Unlimited. Seriously. Thank you.
My book budget only goes so far… and I’m certain that I’m not alone in that reality. So, being able to binge-read a delightful series like Crimson, Colorado by Michelle Major (from Harlequin) is such a joy for me. If I could, and I had the time and money, I’d read all the books I could gather up. But the reality is that I don’t have either the time nor the money to do that (I wish!). So, having a Kindle Unlimited subscription allows me to read the books that would have to remain on the shelf, unread by me.
I love the ability to read older (especially longer) series back to back without having to wait months (or years) for the next story!
Frankly, that monthly KU subscription cost is the best book budget money I spend every month. So. Thanks, it’s greatly appreciated. 🙂
Posted September 16, 2025 by Marsha in A Re-Read Review, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Kindle Unlimited, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Katie Garrity is proud of her work at her Life is Sweet bakery, but it’s high time she showed the town of Crimson that she’s more than just “The Cupcake Lady.” She wants to be “Mrs.” and “Mommy” so badly she can’t stand it! But in the small mountain town, the pickings are slim . . . until the one who got away returns.
As a forest ranger, Noah loves protecting the places and people he loves—he just can’t commit to forever. Katie has been his best friend since high school, but when did she turn into such a lovely woman? And is that desire he feels? Still, Crimson holds too many memories, and Katie wants things Noah can’t give. But after one explosive night, it just may be too late. Only nine months will tell…
Titles in the Crimson, Colorado series include: A Kiss on Crimson Ranch ~ A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch ~ Suddenly a Father ~ A Very Crimson Christmas ~ A Baby and A Betrothal ~ Always the Best Man ~ Christmas on Crimson Mountain ~ Romancing the Wallflower ~ Sleigh Bells in Crimson ~ Coming Home to Crimson ~ Anything for His Baby ~ Love at First Bark ~
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 September 16, 2025 by Marsha in A Re-Read Review, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Kindle Unlimited, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
For years, there’d been only one woman in Liam Donovan’s life—his beloved nanny, who’d raised him as her own. But someone is clearly taking advantage of Ruth, which brings the studly CEO back to Crimson, the place he was all too happy to have left behind. And there, Liam finds Ruth has live-in help—in the form of his high school love, Natalie Holt, and her adorable son . . . He better not fall for Nat a second time—because what if she is the cause of his nanny’s missing money?
If Natalie had time for any guy besides her son, it would not be Liam Donovan, who’d broken her heart once, and now seems to think she could add thief to her long list of job titles! She could prove easily enough that she can be trusted with the money—but can Natalie trust Liam with her heart… again?
Titles in the Crimson, Colorado series include: A Kiss on Crimson Ranch ~ A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch ~ Suddenly a Father ~ A Very Crimson Christmas ~ A Baby and A Betrothal ~ Always the Best Man ~ Christmas on Crimson Mountain ~ Romancing the Wallflower ~ Sleigh Bells in Crimson ~ Coming Home to Crimson ~ Anything for His Baby ~ Love at First Bark ~
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 September 16, 2025 by Marsha in A Re-Read Review, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Kindle Unlimited, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
A ready-made family?
When Millie Spencer first meets Dr. Jake Travers, he’s a mess. The handsome single dad desperately needs help with his newfound daughter. Perfect timing: Millie is trying to find her place in the world . . . and the small town of Crimson might be it! An ideal match! Until Millie realizes that little Brooke’s daddy makes her feel more than just butterflies . . .
The last thing the good doctor needs is Millie distracting him. Jake is determined to keep his eye on the prize—building a home for Brooke and getting to know the child who is now his whole world. But he can’t deny the way Millie makes his heart pound and how she’s bonded with his little girl. Can Dr. Travers heal his own hurts to create the family both he and Millie have always wanted?
Titles in the Crimson, Colorado series include: A Kiss on Crimson Ranch ~ A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch ~ Suddenly a Father ~ A Very Crimson Christmas ~ A Baby and A Betrothal ~ Always the Best Man ~ Christmas on Crimson Mountain ~ Romancing the Wallflower ~ Sleigh Bells in Crimson ~ Coming Home to Crimson ~ Anything for His Baby ~ Love at First Bark ~
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 September 14, 2025 by Marsha in A Re-Read Review, Contemporary Romance, Marietta Montana, Montana (Tule), Owned, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
Trying to get over a broken heart, twenty-four-year-old teacher Jet Diekerhof takes a gap year to travel and have an adventure. Her practical farming family is horrified until Jet’s older sister, Harley, gets her a long-term sub position at a one-room schoolhouse in Montana’s Paradise Valley. Jet’s grateful it’s 775 miles from her overly involved family—and the guy who broke her heart. She’s also sworn off men until meeting darkly handsome Shane Swan changes everything…
Thirty-four-year-old Shane Swan has been an outsider since birth. Raised by his maternal grandmother near Flathead Lake, Montana, until her death when he was four, meant he ended up in foster care. But ever smart, determined, and ambitious, Shane has become one of the most successful writers in America. Yet none of his successes has answered the burning question: why was he the one given away, and his brothers kept? Now Shane has moved to Marietta to unravel the secrets and lies and what it means to be a Sheenan, and nobody is closer to the Sheenans than Brock’s young sister-in-law, Jet.
Normally, Shane would never use a woman, but if Jet can connect him with the keys to his past, he doesn’t seem to have a choice. Until he begins to fall for her. Can two strangers, who were never meant to be, believe in love again?
Titles in the Taming of the Sheenans include: Christmas at Copper Mountain ~ The Tycoon’s Kiss ~ The Kidnapped Christmas Bride ~ The Taming of the Bachelor ~ A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ~ The Lost Sheenan ~
This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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