Free and bargain romances in April 2013

[koland]

Originally Posted by Byrdie

Quick question, is there a similar list for gay & lesbian romances? Because all of these are standard m/f, as far as I can see. Nice for Mom & Sis but just not my cuppa. Thanks. :-)

They get mixed in here, mostly.

I do post them on my erotica blog, when I see them.

[koland]

The Irish Lover (Glenncailty Castle) by Lila Dubois [Farm Boy Press (also Ellora's Cave author)]

She didn't expect to find love when she went looking for her past.

Growing up in America, Mary Callahan knew very little about her parents, who were killed when she was a baby. Returning to her native Ireland, she hopes to discover more about them...and herself.

Michael Baker is home from Dublin for the weekend when he sees a gorgeous American peeking in the pub door. Something about her calls to him. They don't realize that it may be more than chance that brings them together, and when instant attraction leads to a night of searing passion they will both have to confront their sudden and powerful feelings for one another.

A nighttime excursion brings them face to face with lovers whose tragic fate has kept them bound to Glenncailty as ghosts. Michael knows the danger the past poses, but cannot protect her from things that happened long ago. Mary must decide if she's willing to risk her heart for a chance at love and a place to call home.

http://www.amazon.com/Irish-Lover-Gl.../dp/B00BK2GRP4

[koland]

Undone Rebel ($5.39 Kindle), the first title in Lila Dubois’ Undone Lovers series, is free from Barnes & Noble, Sony, AllRomance and direct from the publisher, Ellora’s Cave.

When amateur fetish model and rockabilly princess Adelita “Addie” Sanchez is asked to model for an instructional BDSM book, she turns the offer down–she’s not a porn star. Then she meets the three male Dominants behind the project, including Lane Therres, who convinces her the book is more art than porn, and she’ll be safe in his hands.
The rules of the photo sessions are clear–there’s no sex, and Addie can call a halt to anything she’s uncomfortable with. But self-reliant, strong-willed Addie doesn’t count on liking what the powerful Doms do to her body with their ropes, chains and toys. Enjoying Emory’s touch after falling for Lane, Addie turns away from both men, scared of what they’re making her feel. She’s worried that a relationship built on a BDSM contract can never be anything but whips and chains.

Lane will exchange Dom leather for shining armor to prove to his rockabilly princess that even the most gallant knights sometimes prefer dungeons.

https://www.allromanceebooks.com/pro...72405-340.html
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/undo...i=undone+rebel
http://www.ellorascave.com/undone-rebel.html
https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/li...00000000596016

[koland]

Sweet Heat ($4.31 Kindle), the first novella in the Vampira series by Jan Springer, is free from Barnes & Noble, Sony, AllRomance and direct from the publisher, Ellora’s Cave.

Running from an arranged marriage, Juliette Dárques hides within Vampira, a secret clique of female vampires who live among humans and have sworn off sex with males. Julie thought she was safe until scorching dreams leave her craving every hot, pulsing inch of the twin vamps newly hired at the factory she owns. Every night they set her fangs on fire, sandwiching her between their strong, naked bodies, whisking her into a world of forbidden ecstasy.

Caleb and Zander Davenport have always shared a magnificent brotherly bond, which includes the need to share their females. Lately, they’ve been hungering for Julie…and plan on seducing her out of her dreams and into their arms.

https://www.allromanceebooks.com/pro...25724-140.html
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/swee...=9781419927621
http://www.ellorascave.com/sweet-heat.html
https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/ja...00000000223488

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by Byrdie

Quick question, is there a similar list for gay & lesbian romances? Because all of these are standard m/f, as far as I can see. Nice for Mom & Sis but just not my cuppa. Thanks. :-)

There are occasional posts here, you just don't see sales quite as often.

Here are some lesbian romances on sale from publisher Bold Strokes Books. Looks like the list is currently 110 titles (many of these are $10+ at regular price)...

http://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/cate...&sort=featured


Bella Books also has some of the same Bold Stroke titles on sale at their site...
http://www.bellabooks.com/bsb-ebook-sale-cat.html

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Byrdie

Quick question, is there a similar list for gay & lesbian romances? Because all of these are standard m/f, as far as I can see. Nice for Mom & Sis but just not my cuppa. Thanks. :-)

Check the Deal's main Forum. Mostly they are posted in individual or publisher's threads.

Sometimes you will see them here but the majority of us who hunt for these deals and freebies are M/F readers an wouldn't know where to begin or what to post. So if you see something feel free to post it.

[Loosheesh]

I missed Relentless (it's New Adult romance) the last time it was $0.99 but I was rewarded for my patience when I got a notification today that it was down to that price again. Sweet!

(Now, if the price would just drop for Falling Into You, I'll be even happier )

[worktolive]

Originally Posted by Loosheesh

I missed Relentless (it's New Adult romance) the last time it was $0.99 but I was rewarded for my patience when I got a notification today that it was down to that price again. Sweet!

I missed this one last time also, so I'm definitely getting it this time. Oops, didn't I just post that I had completely busted my budget this weekend with the sale? Oh well, $0.99 more won't hurt at this point.

[Joykins]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Back Stage Pass I own but leery of reading because I am afraid I will like it and the other books in the series are not M/F romance and I'm not into menages or M/M romance. I got it for free a couple years back. I do read Erotic Romance but only the M/F kind.

I can get Rock the Heart from Lendle so I may look at it. I don't mind copy cat books. I see Thoughtless has you hooked!

The first 2 books (Backstage Pass and Rock Hard) were m/f erotic romance; the first book had a threesome scene in it but that wasn't the focus of the book. I think the 3rd book is m/m/f menage (which I haven't read yet) but I"m gonna bet the 4th will be m/f as well--most of the characters supplying the series arc are straight.

[Joykins]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Kindle Romance Deal of the Day $1.99

The Duchess War (The Brothers Sinister) by Courtney Milan
Note: Someone on here recommended her books.
She use to write for Harlequin.

That would be me.

Milan is really good. I think her novellas are slightly better than her novels, but it's all great stuff. If you like Sherry Thomas you will love Milan, also.

[Joykins]

Originally Posted by Blossom

My problem reading historicals that are New School is the language is often too modern. I just can't read a book that doesn't have the correct dialogue for that period or uses modern sayings but I will give a author a try once or twice before I stop reading them.

IIRC Milan wrote about this at some point on her blog but I cant search it up now. She used the word "shag" (for sex) in one of her Victorians. The word dates to the 1700s being used like that but it sounds "off" or "too modern" for readers of historicals--despite being perfectly authentic.

Historical authors do run into this from time to time. Gillian Bradshaw wrote a book about ancient Rome that had a (former) female gladiator in it. Someone complained that female gladiators were laughably, unbelievably inauthentic. Bradshaw (a classical scholar) responded with citations...

[Joykins]

Originally Posted by Byrdie

Quick question, is there a similar list for gay & lesbian romances? Because all of these are standard m/f, as far as I can see. Nice for Mom & Sis but just not my cuppa. Thanks. :-)

I would also be interested in LGBT romance (or YA) deals/promotions. I don't see a lot of them here though they show up from time to time.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Joykins

I would also be interested in LGBT romance (or YA) deals/promotions. I don't see a lot of them here though they show up from time to time.

I do try to post YA when I come across it. Today or should I say Yesterday I found one. YA seldom goes on sale anymore it seems.
I read YA when I am in the mood for it.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Joykins

The first 2 books (Backstage Pass and Rock Hard) were m/f erotic romance; the first book had a threesome scene in it but that wasn't the focus of the book. I think the 3rd book is m/m/f menage (which I haven't read yet) but I"m gonna bet the 4th will be m/f as well--most of the characters supplying the series arc are straight.

The 4th one is out already.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Joykins

IIRC Milan wrote about this at some point on her blog but I cant search it up now. She used the word "shag" (for sex) in one of her Victorians. The word dates to the 1700s being used like that but it sounds "off" or "too modern" for readers of historicals--despite being perfectly authentic.

Historical authors do run into this from time to time. Gillian Bradshaw wrote a book about ancient Rome that had a (former) female gladiator in it. Someone complained that female gladiators were laughably, unbelievably inauthentic. Bradshaw (a classical scholar) responded with citations...

It's not so much one slip of a modern word but the writing in a whole. I haven't look at Milan's style so I can't say where I put her. I don't have a problem with adding things that aren't historical accurate like a female gladiator. I do however have a problem when a women set in regency times acts like a modern woman when we know she would be shunned by the ton if that were the case. My imagination doesn't stretch that far.