Free and bargain romance ebooks + Discussion February 2014 - Page 10

koland · 02-07-2014, 08:27 PM

Free from RosettaBooks:

The Scandalous Marriage (The Dukes and Desires Series, Vol. 7) M. C. Beaton

http://www.amazon.com/Scandalous-Mar...dp/B00CMAS7WO/

ScalyFreak · 02-07-2014, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critteranne

But sometimes when reviews complain about how horrible and mean a heroine is, I want to click BUY right away because I'm so sick of heroines that are ... so meh.

I know I'm late to this conversation, but I'm on this side of the fence.

I drop and delete a book if the heroine/main female character is an obvious doormat. I don't mind if she's sweet and gentle, real women can be either of these things without being weak and completely lacking in willpower. Sadly, the mousy type that's incapable of saying no to anyone in her life in case it hurts her feelings, has been way too common in the free books I've been reading lately... last night this obnoxious character type showed up in two books in a row, and that irritated me so much that my dog picked up on my quiet fuming and slunk out of the room.

MorganM · 02-07-2014, 08:48 PM

I was just scanning over the thread and noticed the posts about calibre and drop box. I have drop box on my computer. So if I create an account I can access calibre and add all my books to my drop box account directly?

Thanks for the suggestion for ebooks sites too.

rgeorg · 02-08-2014, 03:07 AM

Syncing incrementally to Dropbox is a good idea. Auto-sync is a bit scary for me though. I prefer control, esp since I have limited bandwidth on the weekends (country house). Does anyone use a separate sync-program? If so, which one?
Thanks!

Never mind: Only have 3.5 GB on Dropbox and Calibre Libraries are over 5 GB (over 6000 books)! I backup the databases to an external drive a few times a week though.

I've put tons of time into designing and populating my Calibre databases, after reading the comments on this thread, and now have reset and reloaded my Kindles based on db (toReads). Really helps focus reading and keeping track. I sometimes wonder if I should have limited the db to "really good-known authors-paid" books and not included everything, but I am a hoarder by nature. Never know when you might need....

Terisa de morgan · 02-08-2014, 04:33 AM

I have a lot of libraries. My main library, which goes to my ereaders/tables/phones, is automatically synced with dropbox, another libraries are at places not synced.

Blossom · 02-08-2014, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgeorg

Syncing incrementally to Dropbox is a good idea. Auto-sync is a bit scary for me though. I prefer control, esp since I have limited bandwidth on the weekends (country house). Does anyone use a separate sync-program? If so, which one?
Thanks!
.

I use manual sync program myself. I like total control but most Sync programs are like greek to me and I don't trust them not screw up with all the settings. So I use the little sync add on that comes with File Menu Tools for years and I trust it. It works perfectly and is so simple to use as you can see in the screen shot that's all there is too it. You just right click on the source folder and then choose Synchronize and this little window pops up. it remember the settings most of the time but there is option to save it as a profile if you want.

It then searches the the two folders and pops up a tree list window. Icons in green are new items to be added, items in red are to be deleted. It's that simple. I've never had it screw up, it works great.

rgeorg · 02-08-2014, 12:41 PM

I am not sure where to get this sync add-on. Is it the SyncToy addon from Microsoft? It isn't in my win 8.1 laptop.

OK - I downloaded SyncToy from MS (free) and it seems to work almost as you described. Just has to be started as a program rather than accessible from File Tools.
Easy to setup though.

Trying to get windows software from Copy.com (15 or maybe 20 GB free storage) but PC flags it as malicious software???

I could just use SyncToy with my external hard drive, would be much faster than copying the entire DBs over each time for backups. I'll have to try and set that up later. Cloud storage would be useful for remote access, if I can get that working.

Meanwhile I want to improve my searching skills on Calibre and see how to set up Virtual Libraries. This is really fun!

copyrite · 02-08-2014, 12:46 PM

I use SyncToy and back up to an external hard drive, a flash drive, a laptop and (secritly) hubby's hard drive (the last two are done over the network).

Overkill much? Nah.

I want to *know* where my files are, not in a Cloud somewhere, but that's just me.

rgeorg · 02-08-2014, 02:02 PM

I backup to 2T WD disk I bought about a year ago, 3x a week. And I have an older disk that I update once a month just for safety.

I am still considering cloud storage. I'll probably test with just 1 DB.
The SyncToy should be very useful to cut down the time for the backups, although I'll also do "full" backups regularly.

Blossom · 02-08-2014, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgeorg

I am not sure where to get this sync add-on. Is it the SyncToy addon from Microsoft? It isn't in my win 8.1 laptop.

OK - I downloaded SyncToy from MS (free) and it seems to work almost as you described. Just has to be started as a program rather than accessible from File Tools.
Easy to setup though.

Trying to get windows software from Copy.com (15 or maybe 20 GB free storage) but PC flags it as malicious software???

I could just use SyncToy with my external hard drive, would be much faster than copying the entire DBs over each time for backups. I'll have to try and set that up later. Cloud storage would be useful for remote access, if I can get that working.

Meanwhile I want to improve my searching skills on Calibre and see how to set up Virtual Libraries. This is really fun!

No it's a free program called File Menu Tools it has lots of nice adds on like Move To, Copy To, Pack to Folder and Synchronize. I've been using it for years. You can pick and choose which add on to enabled and they go on the right click menu. I love this program.

Terisa de morgan · 02-08-2014, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

No it's a free program called File Menu Tools it has lots of nice adds on like Move To, Copy To, Pack to Folder and Synchronize. I've been using it for years. You can pick and choose which add on to enabled and they go on the right click menu. I love this program.

A new toy

copyrite · 02-08-2014, 04:49 PM

@Amazon:

A Field of Poppies
Sharon Sala

Two families. One secret.
Separated by a river and twenty years of lies.

Five minutes changed Poppy Sadler’s life forever. Tick. The hospital called. Her mother’s battle with cancer was finally over. Tock. The police showed up at her door. Her father’s body has just been pulled from the River. Tick. Murdered.
Tick, Tock. Five minutes and a secret is coming undone.

Across the river, Justin Caulfield’s vast fortune can buy him anything but more time. Tick. A deadly disease is stealing his daughter’s life. He needs a miracle. Tock. The person he never doubted names the price he never knew he owed. A price more than one man can pay. Tick. Betrayed. Tick, Tock. Twenty years of lies may cost him his very soul.

Blossom · 02-08-2014, 06:56 PM

Free @ Amazon

The London Belle by Shirley Kennedy
This book is a Regency historical romance originally published by Signet in 1999.

Blue2u · 02-08-2014, 08:39 PM

Well, a deal that I think a lot of you will enjoy as IIRC military romance is a hit with you?!

$.99 The Titan Series: Military Romance Box Set: (3 novels + 2 novellas) by Cristin Harber

All books rated over 4 at GR.

apesmom · 02-08-2014, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue2u

Well, a deal that I think a lot of you will enjoy as IIRC military romance is a hit with you?!

$.99 The Titan Series: Military Romance Box Set: (3 novels + 2 novellas) by Cristin Harber

All books rated over 4 at GR.

Nice! I've already gotten 1 & 2 and of course I haven't read them yet but might as well get the rest for this price. Couponable at Kobo

02-08-2014, 03:07 AM	#139
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	Syncing incrementally to Dropbox is a good idea. Auto-sync is a bit scary for me though. I prefer control, esp since I have limited bandwidth on the weekends (country house). Does anyone use a separate sync-program? If so, which one? Thanks! Never mind: Only have 3.5 GB on Dropbox and Calibre Libraries are over 5 GB (over 6000 books)! I backup the databases to an external drive a few times a week though. I've put tons of time into designing and populating my Calibre databases, after reading the comments on this thread, and now have reset and reloaded my Kindles based on db (toReads). Really helps focus reading and keeping track. I sometimes wonder if I should have limited the db to "really good-known authors-paid" books and not included everything, but I am a hoarder by nature. Never know when you might need.... Last edited by rgeorg; 02-08-2014 at 03:21 AM.

02-08-2014, 02:02 PM	#144
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	I backup to 2T WD disk I bought about a year ago, 3x a week. And I have an older disk that I update once a month just for safety. I am still considering cloud storage. I'll probably test with just 1 DB. The SyncToy should be very useful to cut down the time for the backups, although I'll also do "full" backups regularly. Last edited by rgeorg; 02-10-2014 at 02:25 AM.

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02-07-2014, 08:27 PM	#136
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	Free from RosettaBooks: The Scandalous Marriage (The Dukes and Desires Series, Vol. 7) M. C. Beaton http://www.amazon.com/Scandalous-Mar...dp/B00CMAS7WO/

02-07-2014, 08:48 PM	#138
MorganM Fanatic Posts: 563 Karma: 1089963 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra H2o	I was just scanning over the thread and noticed the posts about calibre and drop box. I have drop box on my computer. So if I create an account I can access calibre and add all my books to my drop box account directly? Thanks for the suggestion for ebooks sites too.

02-08-2014, 04:33 AM	#140
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,242 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I have a lot of libraries. My main library, which goes to my ereaders/tables/phones, is automatically synced with dropbox, another libraries are at places not synced.

02-08-2014, 12:41 PM	#142
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	I am not sure where to get this sync add-on. Is it the SyncToy addon from Microsoft? It isn't in my win 8.1 laptop. OK - I downloaded SyncToy from MS (free) and it seems to work almost as you described. Just has to be started as a program rather than accessible from File Tools. Easy to setup though. Trying to get windows software from Copy.com (15 or maybe 20 GB free storage) but PC flags it as malicious software??? I could just use SyncToy with my external hard drive, would be much faster than copying the entire DBs over each time for backups. I'll have to try and set that up later. Cloud storage would be useful for remote access, if I can get that working. Meanwhile I want to improve my searching skills on Calibre and see how to set up Virtual Libraries. This is really fun!

02-08-2014, 12:46 PM	#143
copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,814 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: ...lots! ;) mostly reading on a Kindle Voyage	I use SyncToy and back up to an external hard drive, a flash drive, a laptop and (secritly) hubby's hard drive (the last two are done over the network). Overkill much? Nah. I want to know where my files are, not in a Cloud somewhere, but that's just me.

02-08-2014, 04:49 PM	#147
copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,814 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: ...lots! ;) mostly reading on a Kindle Voyage	@Amazon: A Field of Poppies Sharon Sala Two families. One secret. Separated by a river and twenty years of lies. Five minutes changed Poppy Sadler’s life forever. Tick. The hospital called. Her mother’s battle with cancer was finally over. Tock. The police showed up at her door. Her father’s body has just been pulled from the River. Tick. Murdered. Tick, Tock. Five minutes and a secret is coming undone. Across the river, Justin Caulfield’s vast fortune can buy him anything but more time. Tick. A deadly disease is stealing his daughter’s life. He needs a miracle. Tock. The person he never doubted names the price he never knew he owed. A price more than one man can pay. Tick. Betrayed. Tick, Tock. Twenty years of lies may cost him his very soul.

02-08-2014, 06:56 PM	#148
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Free @ Amazon The London Belle by Shirley Kennedy This book is a Regency historical romance originally published by Signet in 1999.

02-08-2014, 08:39 PM	#149
Blue2u Wizard Posts: 1,964 Karma: 5700925 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CA Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Well, a deal that I think a lot of you will enjoy as IIRC military romance is a hit with you?! $.99 The Titan Series: Military Romance Box Set: (3 novels + 2 novellas) by Cristin Harber All books rated over 4 at GR.

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