Free and bargain romances in August 2013

[NixLapi]

I still have the new and (un)improved Kobo layout and for the past two or three days I get an oops almost every time I go to their website (just to browse, nothing to do with buying). Genius time for the to make the switch really, while they're getting no doubt higher than usual traffic via the contest.

Originally Posted by Loosheesh

I want The Light Between the Oceans; it's published by Scribner for $11.66 and Tom David for $3.99. Both prices are available to me; guess which one I'll choose

I'd never heard of this publisher (Tom David) before yesterday - so I'm glad to see you mention them. I need to google already, I know. They popped up while I was looking at a novel and two versions were available - the big publisher and this Tom David one. I was totally confused and slightly wary.

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by Loosheesh

Despite the warning, I still fell off my chair

You were WARNED! LOL, and, the average speaks for itself, $2.22 per book, so, early-birthday to me, and like I said, tons of the large purchases were agency...need I go on?

[Atunah]

I just snapped this one up. Lowered to .99 cents. Its a backlist title first released in 1986.

http://www.amazon.com/Fires-of-Desti.../dp/B00DLTMM94

Linda Barlow - Fires of Destiny

[NixLapi]

Woo - loving the big long book lists! I'm totally shopped out and need to sort my lists on GR... but the bonus of that is I've been reading more!

Here's my haul:

On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
Stripped Again by Karolyn James
Because of You by Jessica Scott
Down n Derby by Lila Felix
The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
Changing the Game by Jaci Burton
Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley
Rock Chick Redemption by Kristen Ashley
Rock Chick Renegade by Kristen Ashley
Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley
+ one that would make 50 Shades blush

13 books for $27!

[G-ma]

Here's my stash
Breathe Kristen Ashley
Lady Luck Kristen Ashley
Sweet Dreams Kristen Ashley
With Everything I Am Kristen Ashley
Raid Kristen Ashley
Knight Kristen Ashley
Keeping Her Kelly Lucille
Edible Ella Frank
Damon (The Protectors Series #1) Teresa Gabelman
Jared #2 Teresa Gableman
Duncan #3 Teresa Gableman
Lycan Prince Anastasia Maltezos
Her Vampire Lover Anastasia Maltezos
Lycan King Anastasia Maltezos

Total 53.26 The sad part for me is that I've already read all but 4 of these books. Oh well, on to next week.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by G-ma

I did that this morning I just love her books and can't wait for the Rock Chick Revolution on the 13th.

Me too! I want it now! *Whiny Voice*

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Loosheesh

My list:

Escaping Reality by Lisa Renee Jones ($0.54)

Blue, Loosh, I'm reading this one now and 30% in and OMG it's HOT!!! It has a huge 50 Shades feel to it but it's Romantic suspense. You don't know what is going to happen next. The author's voice is very strong in pulling you in to where you like on the edge of your seat waiting for something to happen.

[Blossom]

Free @ Amazon

Lady Scandal by Shannon Donnelly
Zebra Regency Romance (2004)

Attracted to Fire by DiANN Mills
Inspirational Suspense
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (September 16, 2011)

HOMECOMING, a Wisconsin Reunion Romance by Janet Wellington

Indies:

Kiss Me by Kristine Mason

Beautiful Downfall by Scarlett Jade

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Blue, Loosh, I'm reading this one now and 30% in and OMG it's HOT!!! It has a huge 50 Shades feel to it but it's Romantic suspense. You don't know what is going to happen next. The author's voice is very strong in pulling you in to where you like on the edge of your seat waiting for something to happen.

*moves it up on TBR list* *sighs* There's simply not enough time in the day for me to read everything I want to right now. Having said that, I'm only about 30 pages into Thief and SO glad I didn't wait to get it, it's so twisted in such a great way...

[gabby98]

Originally Posted by Blue2u

*moves it up on TBR list* *sighs* There's simply not enough time in the day for me to read everything I want to right now. Having said that, I'm only about 30 pages into Thief and SO glad I didn't wait to get it, it's so twisted in such a great way...

OK...now I am curious...Thief?

[apesmom]

Here's my haul. I'm starting to have a hard time finding new books to buy, I guess that's not a bad thing considering my TBR pile is a few hundred deep. The good news is that at this time I only have 8 new releases to shop for next month assuming Kobo has another contest.

New books (13) - $27.33

• Alden, Jami - Guily As Sin - $2.17 new release wish list!
• Bailey, Tessa - Protecting What's His (Line of Duty 1) - $1.61
• Banks, Maya - Fever (Breathless 2) - $2.22
• Florand, Laura - The Chocolate Kiss (Amour et Chocolat 2) - $2.17
• Florand, Laura - The Chocolate Rose(Amour et Chocolat 2) - $1.40
• Florand, Laura - The Chocolate Touch(Amour et Chocolat 3) - $2.17
• Gaffney, Patricia - To Have and To Hold (Wyckerley 2) - $2.02
• Goodman, Jo - The Price of Desire - $1.61
• Grace, Ella - Midnight Secrets (Wildefire 1) - $2.31
• Hearne, Kevin - Iron Druid Chronicles 1-3 - $3.72
• Shalvis, Jill - Resuce My Heart (Animal Magnetism 3) - $2.31
• Solheim, Tracy - Game On (Out of Bounds 1) - $2.31
• Willig, Lauren - The Secret History of the Pink Carnation (Pink Carnation 1) - $1.35

Paper copy replacements (19) - $28.27

• Briggs, Patricia - Mercy Thompson bundle 1-5 + book 6
• Clare, Pamela - Carnal Gift
• Cole, Kresley - A bunch (5) of IAD books - 1 book to go
• Gabaldon, Diana - Outlander bundle books 1-7

Aaaaaaand - 32GB Nexus 7 2nd gen $216 (saved $53 thanks to a post by Tubemonkey in this forum! )

Between my digital replacements and some culling I mananged to empty a book shelf - now I get to rearrange my office.

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by gabby98

OK...now I am curious...Thief?

Thief by Tarryn Fisher, book 3 of 'Love Me With Lies' series, the first book is 'The Opportunist' which I raved about earlier in the thread and was [is?] on sale for $.99. It's not 'sick' twisted, just that you have this love/hate relationship with each character and the bad choices they make, yet you can't help but root for them. It's a very hard story to explain, not a lot of sex in it, but it's just a really unique, frustrating, brilliant and well-done story.


ETA congrats to apesmom on your new tablet! I love my SSGT, it's what I read on at night in bed. My only [minor] complaint is battery life, 7-10 hours max.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Blue2u

Thief by Tarryn Fisher, book 3 of 'Love Me With Lies' series, the first book is 'The Opportunist' which I raved about earlier in the thread and was [is?] on sale for $.99. It's not 'sick' twisted, just that you have this love/hate relationship with each character and the bad choices they make, yet you can't help but root for them. It's a very hard story to explain, not a lot of sex in it, but it's just a really unique, frustrating, brilliant and well-done story.


ETA congrats to apesmom on your new tablet! I love my SSGT, it's what I read on at night in bed. My only [minor] complaint is battery life, 7-10 hours max.

You need a Kindle Paperwhite! Love my tablets but for night reading on my PW beats them hands down.

[gabby98]

Originally Posted by Blue2u

Thief by Tarryn Fisher, book 3 of 'Love Me With Lies' series, the first book is 'The Opportunist' which I raved about earlier in the thread and was [is?] on sale for $.99. It's not 'sick' twisted, just that you have this love/hate relationship with each character and the bad choices they make, yet you can't help but root for them. It's a very hard story to explain, not a lot of sex in it, but it's just a really unique, frustrating, brilliant and well-done story.


ETA congrats to apesmom on your new tablet! I love my SSGT, it's what I read on at night in bed. My only [minor] complaint is battery life, 7-10 hours max.

Thanks, gonna check out the series. it sounds close to my usual reads since I am just starting to get into romances anyway.

[apesmom]

Originally Posted by Blue2u

ETA congrats to apesmom on your new tablet! I love my SSGT, it's what I read on at night in bed. My only [minor] complaint is battery life, 7-10 hours max.

Thanks! I have a GT 7.7 which did love . . . until I started reading on the new Nexus. The screen is fabulous! Text is super sharp and no ghosting, I find that I'm not wearing my reading glasses as much. The 7.7 has a super AMOLED Plus screen which made the white more glaring/glowy. The Nexus is much more comfortable on the eyes for readying and so far the battery life has been pretty good, but so far I've only surfed and read. It remains to be seen what games will do to it. My GT was starting to have some weird battery drains and it heated up significantly when recharging. I'm still adjusting to the slightly smaller screen on the Nexus but the thing is super light and easy to hold in one hand. I would definitely recommend it.