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Free and bargain romances in August 2013
As requested, here is an outline of the purpose of this thread:
We point out free and bargain romances to each other, and recommend certain books that are/were free (or the opposite!). Because Kindle freebies are easiest to find, the majority of the books listed are from Amazon, but freebies and bargains from other retailers and in other formats are more than welcome! In case no retailer is specifically mentioned in a post, it is safe to assume it's for Amazon US. Be aware that many freebies are only free for a day, so grab them fast. Enjoy! |
08-01-2013, 07:41 AM | #2 | |
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Good morning August! I haven't bought any collections yet, but I did use a big code to get the first Jaci Burton Play-by-Play.
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Oh man, that takes me back! I read the first one in a Reader's Digest anthology as a very young teen. Must have been one of my first romance reads. Definitely have to go look those up! |
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Sarah Mayberry's novella Her Favorite Temptation is free @ Amazon and B&N.
Two people facing crossroads in their lives discover friendship and love in this touching novella by fan favorite Harlequin Superromance author Sarah Mayberry. Leah Mathews has always been the good sister, the favored one who could do no wrong. But as her thirtieth birthday looms, she's ready to step out of her parents' shadow and make changes in her life. Shes even more inspired by the sexy musician who moves in next door and his seize-the-day attitude. And tempted to take comfort in his arms… Will Jones is facing the prospect of losing the career he loves—and possibly his life—to a sudden illness. When he meets Leah, he feels a powerful connection to her, and flirting with a smart, beautiful woman seems like the perfect way to spend the weeks before his risky operation. But as their relationship heats up, Leah still doesn't know the truth about Will's situation. Will their bond be strong enough to face the challenges yet to come? PS - Did you know August is National Read-A-Romance Month Last edited by copyrite; 08-01-2013 at 02:28 PM. |
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I've read the first 2 Iron Druid books and absolutely loved them, so much so that I'm actually buying them at full price (although slowly, so as not to totally break my budget). They are definitely UF, with no romance, but Atticus is hot, and I'd happily jump his bones anytime. I find that UF makes a great palate cleanser in between romances and keeps me from burning out on the genre.
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Claim Me (Stark Trilogy #2) by J. Kenner ETA: Ooh, I think I found the other one too: Forever Black, by Sandi Lynn blog GR Last edited by gabby98; 08-01-2013 at 02:44 PM. |
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Hiya! Long time, no see! (Been lurking and enjoying the freebies though...)
Found a Sourcebooks freebie that I don't think I've seen posted yet: The Bridegroom Wore Plaid by Grace Burrowes Amazon, B&N, iTunes Quote:
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Ugh, my Chrome browser for the US Kobo site just switched over to their new website. Bleeeech! The new search result browse is just a shade above useless.
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That's it! Thanks gabby98-karma for you. Off to shop of the next book in each series!
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While I'm here... I am working on downloading my Amazon books to back up and put in Calibre. I've got most of my big publisher books, and am focusing now on the backlist self-pubs (where the author has gotten her rights back). The only way I can think of to know what to search for (because I don't care so much to back up the rest of the random slush-pile) is to go through the past threads here because y'all have conveniently noted when something was published previously by Signet or whatever. I'm remembering, though, that some of you keep these freebies in a separate Calibre library. Does anyone possibly have some kind of a list of these books? I don't mind doing this the hard way, but if I can save time, I will! |
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This month's first Samhain freebie - a m/m romance by Josephine Myles - Handle With Care
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Winning a Bride: A Novella by Jade Lee Wife for a Night (Destiny Bay) by Helen Conrad Original published by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy and revised as part of the Destiny Bay Series One for the Road by Lynne Marshall Harlequin Medical author Original Publisher: Wild Rose Press (2011) Love's Dawning by Mary Tate Engels Harlequin Temptation Author Fatal Judgment (Guardians of Justice Book #1) by Irene Hannon Get the Audible Version for $3.99 through Whispersync for Voice Inspirational Suspense Publisher: Revell (2011) Good Morning, Darkness by Ruth Francisco Originally Published by Warner (2005) Loving Laura (The Cantrelle Family Trilogy) by Patricia Kay Originally published as: When Somebody Loves You by Trisha Alexander Silhouette Special Edition (1992) Dark Angel (Lescaut Quartet) by Tracy Grant (Anna Grant) Original Publisher: Zebra )1994) Note: Paid full price for this one! The Rocking Horse: A Regency Novella by Holly Newman Christmas! Her Own Best Enemy (The Remnants, Book 1) by Cynthia Justlin Get the matching Audible for $2.99 Carina Press Author. Note: Autobuy for me. Indies: A Love by Any Measure by Killian McRae Overprotected by Jennifer Laurens Young Adult Romance Note: Read this one and really liked it! Last edited by Blossom; 08-01-2013 at 05:35 PM. |
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