Free and bargain romances in July 2013 - Page 31

Atunah · 07-14-2013, 09:16 PM

That was quite the holdout too by Blue2u. I have to take a bow. Impressive skill. One I sadly lack.

apesmom · 07-14-2013, 09:29 PM

Good week for me too! 5 books for $5.16. I've actually read more than I've purchased this month!

Florand, Laura - The Chocolate Thief - $1.99
Hern, Candice - In the Thrill of the Night (Merry Widows 1) - $0.69
Hern, Canidice - Lady Be Bad (Merry Widows 3) - $0.99
Snow, Tiffany - Blank Slate - $1.00
River, Mary Ann - The Story Guy - $0.49

Blossom · 07-14-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Atunah

That was quite the holdout too by Blue2u. I have to take a bow. Impressive skill. One I sadly lack.

I totally agree. If there something I want to read. I have to have it NOW!

When I paid $6 for the The Charade by Laura Lee Guhrke that was one of those moments. Good book I enjoy it though the ending was uncertain I just have to believe for the best.

Blue2u · 07-14-2013, 09:34 PM

Thanks guys! LOL I'm halfway and OMG it's worth every penny!!!! No wonder everyone raves about it!

apesmom · 07-14-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by worktolive

Exactly. I'm the opposite of you, although I grew up with Heyer and still like the occasional traditional Regency, I actually prefer "Regency lite" (great description by the way

). However, even though I prefer the more modern sounding ones with the not-true-to-the-time-setting plots, I still want that extra spark or pop in the writing and the story and that's hard to find. Tessa has it, which is why I love her books. Plus, unlike many authors, she seems to be improving the more she writes rather than suffering from sophomore slump.

I'm with you. I just want to be entertained when I read so I don't care if it's rigidly true to the period. I've read almost all of the 30 Heyer's I've bought over the past 2 years and while I enjoy them the language and the "cant" sometimes makes my head spin.

I don't want to have to think too hard to enjoy a book.

I do like the Tessa Dares and I agree that she's improving over time, I like the Spindle Cove series much better than her first 2 series. Have you tried Miranda Neville yet? She's quickly become a favorite for historicals.

apesmom · 07-14-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue2u

There was some type of contest that if there were enough pre-orders the release would be moved from July 30 to 15th, and apparently there were. I'm really looking forward to this one!

That's actually a pretty cool promo idea. I haven't heard of anyone else doing that yet.

Blossom · 07-14-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by apesmom

I'm with you. I just want to be entertained when I read so I don't care if it's rigidly true to the period. I've read almost all of the 30 Heyer's I've bought over the past 2 years and while I enjoy them the language and the "cant" sometimes makes my head spin.

I don't want to have to think too hard to enjoy a book.

I do like the Tessa Dares and I agree that she's improving over time, I like the Spindle Cove series much better than her first 2 series. Have you tried Miranda Neville yet? She's quickly become a favorite for historicals.

I prefer a balance between the two. Someone like Karen Hawkins or Sabrina Jefferies are good examples.

library addict · 07-14-2013, 11:03 PM

Penguin titles and its imprints (Berkley, Jove, etc) now all seem to be coupon eligible at Kobo US

Yay!

Loosheesh · 07-14-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by library addict

Penguin titles and its imprints (Berkley, Jove, etc) now all seem to be coupon eligible at Kobo US

Yay!

I checked it out - so awesome!! Bring on the coupons

AnemicOak · 07-14-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by library addict

Penguin titles and its imprints (Berkley, Jove, etc) now all seem to be coupon eligible at Kobo US

Yay!

Cool. Wonder why they are, yet other former Agency pubs aren't (or at least weren't last time I checked).

Now we just need some more coupons.

library addict · 07-14-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Cool. Wonder why they are, yet other former Agency pubs aren't (or at least weren't last time I checked).

The contracts are individually negotiated with each store.

Avon/HarperCollins titles are eligible at All Romance eBooks but not Kobo. As are some S&S/Pocket titles.

I don't think Grand Central/Hatchette are coupon eligible anywhere yet.

Blossom · 07-15-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by library addict

Penguin titles and its imprints (Berkley, Jove, etc) now all seem to be coupon eligible at Kobo US

Yay!

*faints* OMG I'm off to see my wishlist and then wait for really big coupon!

AnemicOak · 07-15-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by library addict

The contracts are individually negotiated with each store.

I get that. Just surprised that it's Penguin of all the pubs that are allowed to be couponed and not the others. Not complaining that they are though.

Blossom · 07-15-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I get that. Just surprised that it's Penguin of all the pubs that are allowed to be couponed and not the others. Not complaining that they are though.

I am also surprised. I would never thought this day would come.
Maybe this is there way of getting back at Amazon? We all know they have a bone to pick with them.

library addict · 07-15-2013, 12:40 AM

Well, now that the Apple trial is over with everyone else having settled, I expected to see some movement. Now we'll see if Kobo continues with the coupons or not. Fingers crossed.

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07-14-2013, 09:16 PM	#451
Atunah Wizard Posts: 1,817 Karma: 23400001 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Device: K1/K3/BasicK Voyage/Oasis1/Oasis3	That was quite the holdout too by Blue2u. I have to take a bow. Impressive skill. One I sadly lack.

07-14-2013, 09:29 PM	#452
apesmom Wizard Posts: 2,535 Karma: 24702524 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Boox Nova Air, Galaxy Note 10	Good week for me too! 5 books for $5.16. I've actually read more than I've purchased this month! Florand, Laura - The Chocolate Thief - $1.99 Hern, Candice - In the Thrill of the Night (Merry Widows 1) - $0.69 Hern, Canidice - Lady Be Bad (Merry Widows 3) - $0.99 Snow, Tiffany - Blank Slate - $1.00 River, Mary Ann - The Story Guy - $0.49

07-14-2013, 09:34 PM	#454
Blue2u Wizard Posts: 1,974 Karma: 5879093 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CA Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Thanks guys! LOL I'm halfway and OMG it's worth every penny!!!! No wonder everyone raves about it!

07-14-2013, 11:03 PM	#458
library addict Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,122 Karma: 37197878 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Nexus 7 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8" (retired=Sony PRS650, Kobo Mini)	Penguin titles and its imprints (Berkley, Jove, etc) now all seem to be coupon eligible at Kobo US Yay!

07-15-2013, 12:40 AM	#465
library addict Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,122 Karma: 37197878 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Nexus 7 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8" (retired=Sony PRS650, Kobo Mini)	Well, now that the Apple trial is over with everyone else having settled, I expected to see some movement. Now we'll see if Kobo continues with the coupons or not. Fingers crossed.