Showcase - June 2022 Harlequin series picks

Those who've known me a long while know that I have a special place in my heart for HQN series romance novels and it's my pleasure to showcase the June 2022 picks.
Enjoy!

Title: After Hours Temptation

Author: Kianna Alexander

Imprint: Harlequin Desire

ISBN: 9781335735720

Description: 
Renowned sound engineer Teagan Woodson prides herself on maintaining her professionalism. But guitarist Maxton McCoy challenges all her self-imposed boundaries. He’s too talented, too sexy…and too off-limits! Which is only confirmed when their innocent flirtation becomes an all-consuming affair and emotional demons from their past are resurrected. Soon Maxton’s fear of losing Teagan the way he tragically lost his sister threatens everything—including their album. Are they destined to become hip-hop’s latest power couple…or just a one-hit wonder?

Title: Matched by Masala

Author: Mona Shroff

Imprint: Harlequin Special Edition

ISBN: 9781335724038

Description: One impetuous, slightly drunken kiss has turned up the heat on chef Amar Virani’s feelings for Divya Shah. He’s been in love with the sexy pastry chef—his sister’s best friend!—since they were teenagers, but a painful tragedy in his past keeps Amar from revealing his true emotions. As they work side by side in Divya’s tiny food truck, she realizes there’s more than just business simmering between them. For the first time, she's tempted to step outside her comfort zone and take a chance on Amar—even if it means risking more than her heart.

Title: An Unlikely Alliance

Author: Toni Shiloh

Imprint: Love Inspired

ISBN: 9781335585080

Description: With her emotional support dog at her side, Jalissa Tucker will do whatever it takes to ensure the survival of the local animal rescue—even ally herself with her nemesis, firefighter Jeremy Rider. As working together dredges up old hurts, putting the past aside could be the key to their future joy. But can Jalissa resist falling for the man she’s always considered the enemy?

Title: Sheriff in the Saddle

Author: Delores Fossen

Imprint: Harlequin Intrigue

ISBN: 9781335581983

Description: The town wants her to arrest her former boyfriend for a murder on his ranch­—but Sheriff Leigh Mercer refuses. The newly elected law enforcer doesn't have evidence against bad boy Cullen Brodie. In fact, the search for the killer draws them passionately close again…and into relentless danger. Not only could Leigh lose her job for not collaring Brodie…but they could both lose their lives.

Title: How to Fake a Wedding Date

Author: Karen Booth

Imprint: Harlequin Desire

ISBN: 9781335735751

Description: Canceling her own million-dollar wedding made socialite Alexandra Gold infamous. Now the only way to avoid going alone to the wedding of this season—and keep vicious gossip account Little Black Book of Secrets quiet—is to bring a fake date. The almost-perfect candidate: architect Ryder Carson, her brother’s best friend. Ryder’s off-limits, yet tempting, despite their recent history. And as the celebration heats up, so do the sparks. But is it only a matter of time before Little Black Book reveals their secret?

 

Be sure and stop by next month to see what July has to offer from the Publisher that makes the world go round!