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In the spotlight today…
A sneak peak at some of Harlequin Series’ Most Anticipated Releases of Jan to April 2022:
We are very excited for what’s to come in 2022, and here are five titles that we cannot wait to share with readers in the coming year!
THE SHOE DIARIES by Darby Baham
(Harlequin Special Edition, $5.99, 9781335408365, on-sale January 25, 2022):
It’s never too late to put your best foot forward. From the outside, Reagan “Rae” Doucet has it all: a coveted career in Washington, DC, a tight circle of friends and a shoe closet to die for. When one of her crew falls ill, however, Rae is done playing it safe. The talented but unfulfilled writer makes a “risk list” to revamp her life. But forgiving her ex, Jake Saunders, might be one risk too many…
A SONG OF SECRETS by Jayci Lee
(Harlequin Desire, $5.25, 9781335735423, on-sale January 25, 2022):
Her secret tore them apart. Will his secret reunite them? World-renowned cellist Angie Han is desperate to save her trio’s chamber music society. So when she discovers that her ex Joshua Shin is the anonymous composer setting the classical music world on fire, she asks for his help. The sexy musician agrees to an uneasy truce to protect his secret success. But when their passion reignites, Angie’s own secrets may be exposed. Will Joshua ever trust her again? And will what’s keeping them apart ever lead them to happily-ever-after?
EVER AFTER EXES by Susannah Erwin
(Harlequin Desire, 9781335735492, on-sale February 22, 2022):
Matchmaker, matchmaker…reunite with your ex? With his revolutionary dating app, Will Taylor plays matchmaker extraordinaire—but he’s still a cynical bachelor after Finley Smythe broke his heart. Now a starring turn in his own reality matchmaking show could change that, if his plans aren’t upended by the storm that strands Will and his ex at a secluded California ranch.
Heir to a tarnished DC dynasty, Finley has enough problems without getting back in Will’s bed—especially with the world watching his every matchmaking move! Will Finley be happier staying exes—or are they the perfect match after all?
THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin
(Harlequin Historical, 9781335407733, on-sale March 29, 2022):
A dramatic enemies-to-lovers romance from New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin! Kidnapping Elspeth MacMillan on her way to an arranged marriage is the only way for new laird Calum Campbell to avoid more bloodshed and bargain peace for his people. Calum expects her fury but doesn’t expect the feisty lass to break through his defenses into his heart. With war waging between their families, will they ever be able to yield to love?
ONE NIGHT EXPECTATIONS by LaQuette
(Desire, 9781335735614, on-sale April 26, 2022):
For these Brooklyn power players, one night holds surprises to last a lifetime. When her grandfather meddles in the billion-dollar development deal she’s closing for the family company, Amara Devereaux-Rodriguez feels betrayed…and rebellious. A chance encounter with Lennox Carlisle is just the kind of trouble she’s looking for. But their night together soon becomes a threat to Amara’s aspirations because the mayoral contender has the power to quash the Devereaux deal. And now Amara’s pregnant with his child. Can she quench the fire for Lennox that could send their lifelong ambitions up in flames?
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Barbara Bates
A song of Secrets
The cover is intriguing.
Mary Preston
THE SHOE DIARIES sounds like a story I want to jump right into.
Sonia
The Shoe Diaries:)
Chrystal
The Shoe Diaries, the cover caught my attention right away. Also sounds good.
Denise
THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin. It’s my jam.
Eve
A song of secrets had me intrigued
Evelyn
The Highlander’s Stolen Bride. I love a good enemies to lovers story. Thanks for the chance!!
Diana Hardt
They all sound good, but The Highlander’s Stolen Bride grabbed my attention. It sounds really interesting.
Morgan Van Lier
THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE Gough my attention
Diana Tidlund
Madeline Martin’s book caught me because I love her books
EC
I love the exes books due to their individual premises but all sound so good.
Jeanna Massman
I love Historical Romance so I think I would enjoy The Highlander’s Stolen Bride.
Leeza Stetson
The Shoe Diaries and A Song of Secrets caught my attention. They sound interesting , and I like that the one involves music. I also like Scottish romance, so The Highlanders Stolen Bride would be a fun read.
Anita H
A Song of Secrets and The Highlander’s Stolen Bride caught my eye. Both sounds intriguing and totally my kind of reads.
Lori Byrd
THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin. Gotta love those highlanders.
Tiffany Greene
All these books sound good! THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin grabbed my attention mostly because I love enemies to lovers books! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
janinecatmom
Exes Ever After. I love a good second chance story.
Audrey Stewart
Madeline Martin’s book about Highlanders is always a favorite of mine.
dodgerfannnat
A Song of Secrets – like the secrets trope.
Ginger Connatser
The Shoe Diaries
Kathy P
A SONG OF SECRETS – like that music is involved
Amy Donahue
Ever After Exes sounds fun!
Heather Scully
A Song of Secrets looks intriguing and the Highlander’s Stolen Bride, because I love her Scottish historical romance. Thanks for the chance! Happy Holidays!
Rita Wray
THE SHOE DIARIES by Darby Baham sounds good.
Texas Book Lover
The Highlanders Stolen Bride sound really fun!
Latifa Morrisette
A Sing of Secrets by Jayci Lee. I love her books.
Tammy H
Ever After Exes sounds good
hartfiction
A SONG OF SECRETS sounds good!
Glenda M
Highlander’s Stolen Bride is the top for me even though they all sound great!
lorih824
A Song of Secrets sounds great and the author is new to me.
Juli Hall
A Song of Secrets looks good, I love second chances
Pamela Conway
The Shoe Diaries sounds good!!
Timitra
A Song of Secrets by Jayci Lee because of the cover! Thank you!
Sue Galuska
THE SHOE DIARIES by Darby Baham sounds fun!
Karina Angeles
Fabulous array of books! I’d love to read the Highlander’s Stolen Bride. I love reading about warriors and the verbal sparring between the hero and heroine.
Vicki Clevinger
They all sound great however as I like historical romances, I’d love to read the Highlander’s Stolen Bride
Debra Shutters
All sound good two got my attention EVER AFTER EXES by Susannah Erwin & THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin & thanks for the chance 😉
Kathleen O
One Night Expectations.. I love a good grandparent matchmaking story.
SusieQ
The Shoe Diaries sounds like fun.
Ellen C,
The Shoe Diaries looks like a good read. A character reassessing her life and goals fits right in with the beginning of a new year.
Lori R
Ever After Exes caught my eye with the title.
Laurie Gommermann
’m a huge fan of Harlequin category romances! All of the authors listed are new for me! Several new grandchildren and babysitting duties have left me with less time to read. Hope to remedy that in 2022!
All sound great!
I especially like the Scottish enemies to lovers story, TheHighlander’s Stolen Bride.
Ever after Ex’s and A Song of Secrets
Sound interesting with past relationships in the spotlight and forgiveness needed before they can move forward.
Eva Millien
Song of Secrets – I love the title and of course I want to know what secrets?
kaisquared4
The Shoe Diaries, I like the idea of a Risk List.
lasvegasnan
A Song of Secrets
Cheryl C.
The Highlander’s Stolen Bride. I love enemies to lovers stories.
bn100
LaQuette – new author to me
eawells
Song of Secrets and The Highlander’s Stolen Bride
Crystal
They all look like like great reads to me and they’re all new authors to me to. They all stand out to me in their own unique way. Love Harlequin books. Would love to read & review all the books listed in print format. But if I have to choose a book it would be Harlequin Special Edition The Shoe Diaries. But the fact that Rae is done playing it safe and is willing to take more risks. But will she take the one risk of forgiving her Ex? Why ? The plots/ story line sound intriguing, suspenseful and interesting and unique.
Lori Meehan
The highlands stolen bride
Jana Leah
A Song of Secrets – I like the music setting.
holdenj
The Shoe Diaries caught my eye!
auntiemissmaria
Ever After Exes was the first one that caught my eye, because of the catchy title.
Linda
A Song of Secrets by Jayci Lee caught my eye. Hooray for diversity in romance!
Daniel M
looks like a fun bunch
Diane Sallans
THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE – I love Historicals
Kim
I’m a cover girl. I love the cover of The Shoe Diaries. So I definitely want to read it. Plus, LaQuette has been on my reading wish list for awhile now. I have bought the previous books in this series, I just haven’t read them.
Anna Nguyen
A song of secrets by jayci lee sounds really interesting
Debra Guyette
Ever After Exes caught my attention.
Caro
A SONG OF SECRETS by Jayci Lee sounds great!
courtney kinder
THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin because I love historical romance and enemies to lovers is my favorite trope.
Tammy V.
Missing Out landed so I would say The Highlanders Stolen Bride
rab2019
The two that caught my attention are EVER AFTER EXES by Susannah Erwin and THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin. I loved the blurb for EVER AFTER EXES, and THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE is enemies-to-lovers, which is my favorite!
susan
They all sound like interesting reads however THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin caught my attention because I’d like to know if the war between families can stop them. Nothing like waring families!
Marcy Meyer
The Highlander’s Stolen Bride sounds great. I love a good historical romance.
Bonnie
The Highlander’s Stolen Bride by Madeline Martin caught my attention because I enjoy enemies-to-lovers historical romance. The Shoe Diaries by Darby Baham also caught my attention because of its cute cover.
library addict
A Song of Secrets looks good,
Teresa Warner
One Night Expectations sounds good, I’ve read this author before!
Colleen C.
All new to me authors here… sounds good
Dianne Casey
“The Shoe Diaries” sounds like a book I would enjoy reading because I love .
Susan S.
THE SHOE DIARIES caught my attention.
Mary C.
THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin – enjoy enemies to lovers stories.
Katrina Dehart
The highlanders stolen bride…love historical Romance
Kay Garrett
THE SHOE DIARIES by Darby Baham – what can I saw but SHOES and that cover! While it wasn’t the cover that grabbed me, I love the storyline of A SONG OF SECRETS by Jayci Lee. I’d love to read them all!
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Joanne B
The Highlander’s Stolen Bride. I love enemies to lovers stories.
Linda Townsend
I love Highlander tales…and have enjoyed books by Ms. Martin before. The others are all new to me.
Teresa Williams
The Shoe Diaries and The Highlanders Stolen Bride sound very interesting.
Janie McGaugh
The Highlander’s Stolen Bride looks interesting, because it has a Scottish hero and takes place in Scotland.
rkcjmomma
The Highlanders Stolen Bride sounds really good i love her books!
Charlotte Litton
Love Madeline Martin
Terrill R.
A Song of Secrets looks fascinating. Just look at that cover!
Susan T.
A Song of secrets.
Susan Smith
EVER AFTER EXES got my attention!
Jen K
Most of the books have caught my eye, but A SONG OF SECRETS by Jayci Lee has been on my radar for a little while now.
KV
A song of secrets looks like an intriguing book because it is about classical musicians.
jalapenomamamn
I like One Night Expectations.
I can tell from the excerpt that it would keep me reading.
Banana cake
The shoe diaries sounds great! Look forward to reading.
Linda Moffitt
THE SHOE DIARIES by Darby Baham
Thank You for sharing these Great Sounding Books with us
Patricia B.
A good start to the year. There is a nice wide variety of writers for the Desire line. My favorite Harlequin lines are their Historical and Intrigue lines, so of course THE HIGHLANDER’S STOLEN BRIDE by Madeline Martin would be the book in this group I am most interested in.
Tina R
A great list of books. I want to read THE SHOE DIARIES to see what a “risk list” looks like.