Books like More Little Secrets by Judith Bowen

In 1964 South Carolina, Lily Owens, grieving her mother’s death, seeks refuge with a fierce stand‑in mother and a trio of black beekeeping sisters who open her to the secret world of bees, honey, and healing.

At Eastern Beach Hospital, charismatic doctor Nick Roberts reignites nurses and patients with his vibrant spirit, sparking an unexpected relationship with his nurse, Alison Carter. Romantic suspense unfolds amid medical drama.

Two widowers, Jack and Abby, share a kiss and find themselves entangled in a forbidden love story. They can't ignore their attraction, but will their relationship survive the test of time?

Three interconnected romantic dramas unfold in the western frontier: a pregnant woman seeks a true marriage with a cowboy; a lone ranger falls for a land‑owner; and a woman battles for her father’s approval in cattle country.

A collection of four historical romance stories featuring strong women characters, including the captivating Lady Lucinda and the determined 48-year-old widow Megan who trades places with a local prostitute to experience a night of sexual abandon.

Lindsey Patterson and Cable Montana scheme to outwit town matchmakers by posing as a couple, only to discover they truly fall in love—and Ladder must uncover the secrets keeping the heroine’s heart guarded.

A pregnant woman's secret love affair with a man with a past, set against the backdrop of a romance novel, unfolds as Skylar tries to find the strength to say yes to Zack's marriage proposal.

A single passionate night's encounter from the past has caused Colonel Etienne Hauke to marry a lady he despises, but he must make it a marriage in name only for the sake of his child.

This special collection features stories from Palmer’s successful miniseries Long, Tall Texans. Bentley (originally published April 2010 as Tough to Tame in Harlequin Romance #4159 in mass market paperback and eBook and July 2020 as Bentley in eBook by Harlequin) Gruff Dr. Bentley Rydel tends some of the sickest animals in Jacobsville, Texas. Working for the ruggedly handsome doctor allows Capella “Cappie” Drake a peek inside Bentley’s closed-off heart—but the last thing she needs is a man in her life. The innocent insists she’s not ready for a man like Bentley, but the sizzling attraction between them is impossible to resist. But can both Cappie and her irresistible boss let down their guards for the love of a lifetime? Rick (originally published December 2011 as True Blue in Harlequin Special Edition #2155 in mass market paperback and eBook and December 2019 as Rick in eBook by Harlequin) San Antonio detective Rick Marquez never met a case he couldn’t solve or a woman he couldn’t charm. That is, until Gwen Cassaway joins his squad. Sparks fly as the two law enforcement agents butt heads over every case that crosses their desks. Before long, the seemingly innocent Gwen has lassoed the smooth-talking sergeant’s heart—but will deep-rooted secrets ruin a blossoming romance?

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An Enigmatic Seducer with Words... Ex-spy turned successful novelist, l. J. Carlson was dashing but difficult, a mystery man who drove Cassandra Lockland mad with a mocking glance or a wicked put-down. How could she be attracted to a man she could barely tolerate, a man who enjoyed baiting her about her business and did his best to provoke her each time they met? Enough of struggling to maintain her composure--she was through with letting him rile her! When she boldly challenged him Carlson saw the fire beneath her cool facade and knew he must pursue her He teased and tormented her with kisses that demanded everything and more, but could this author of passionate love scenes transform her fantasies into sizzling reality? Cassandra inspired him, tantalized him--and made him yearn to reveal the need he sensed in her to love and be loved. But once he'd taught her not to be afraid, could she make him see that all she feared was losing the man who'd shaped her soul only for him?