Free and bargain romance ebooks + Discussion July 2014

[KyBunnies]

Free: Pattern for Romance: Quilts of Love Series by Carla Olson Gade

Publisher: Abingdon Press 2013

Honour Metcalf’s quilting needlework is admired by a wealthy customer of the
Boston Mantua-maker for whom she works. In need of increasing her earnings, she
agrees to create an elaborate white work bridal quilt for the dowager’s niece. A
beautiful design emerges as she carefully stitches the intricate patterns and she
begins to dream of fashioning a wedding quilt of her own. When Honour is falsely
accused of thievery and finds herself in a perilous position, merchant tailor Joshua
Sutton comes to her aid. As he risks his relationships, reputation, and livelihood
to prove her innocence, the two discover a grander plan—a design for love.

I love this series but that is me

[gweeks]

Does the discussion include story ID? I can sometimes do SF IDs, but I have no idea for romance ones. If you'll do IDs I'll pass one along.

Probably regency. The heroine owns a coaching company. One of the scenes has the hero with some of his friends driving one of the heroine's coaches under her drivers supervision. It's a HEA romance.

I hope I kept the descriptions right.

Greg

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by briefcandles

Free on Kobo and Nook:

Tin-Stars and Troublemakers Box Set (Four Complete Historical Western Romance Novels in One)

Also at Amazon US

[Blue2u]

Thought a few of you guys might like this one [sounds like time travel/highlanders]:
$.99 The MacLomain Series Bundle by Sky Purington
blurb: THE KING'S DRUIDESS - Chiomara will not be swayed from prophecy. If the Gods of Ireland request that she couple with the king, so be it. If it is also their wish that he marry another woman, who is she, a simple Druid, to stand in their way? But King Erc is in love with Chiomara. Will he risk the whole of his kingdom for what lays in his heart?

FATE'S MONOLITH- Arianna has been haunted by the dream of a phantom Scottish warrior. Her infatuation with the dream intensifies until All Hallows' Eve when she's whisked back in time. Iain MacLomain has long awaited the arrival of his promised bride. She claims to not be the woman intended for him but she fits the description given him of her. Her defiance will end up costing them everything and rips them apart. However, a Scottish Chieftain with magic at his disposal is capable of most anything. Will he hold Arianna in his arms again or is she lost to him forever?

DESTINY'S DENIAL- Caitlin relives the same nightmare every night for three years. Then one day, the dream seeps into reality when an ethereal Scotsman visits. When Caitlin discovers a family heirloom in the attic she soon learns the truth about her dream. Ferchar MacLomain found what he was looking for. Caitlin. To bring her to Cowal will spell disaster-a foreseen threat to himself, his clan, and Caitlin. As a visionary, it's his obligation to protect her. As a man, he's determined to ignore his heart. Can he thwart his destiny? Or will he forever be a slave to the gods of old.

SYLVAN MIST- Coira refuses to acknowledge the Scotsman haunting her. Why should she? She carries no magic and she's newly engaged. She much prefers a proper English gentleman to a barbarian living six hundred years in the past. However, as one whirlwind day will prove, she has little choice in the matter. William MacLomain did not call her back, yet she arrives. Coira is not the woman meant for him. Or is she? Her arrival marks the start of a highland war unlike any Scotland has witnessed before. Soon, he finds himself in a tangled web of duty, loyalty and unexpected love. A love so unattainable and powerful it may cost him the war; and his heart.

[apesmom]

Does anybody need any 65% kobo codes? PM me.

BTW - If you're looking for something to use those codes on, D.B. Reynolds Vampires in America series is finally available on Kobo.
Kobo's search is wonky (really?) so here's 1 - 6 and 7.

[Christi C]

Originally Posted by apesmom

Does anybody need any 65% kobo codes? PM me.

BTW - If you're looking for something to use those codes on, D.B. Reynolds Vampires in America series is finally available on Kobo.
Kobo's search is wonky (really?) so here's 1 - 6 and 7.

Thanks, apesmom! This series has just been recommended to me, I was able to scoop them all with 55% codes

[apesmom]

Dare to Desire (Dare to Love #2) by Carly Phillips is on sale for $0.99
Kindle | Kobo (couponable)

Quarterback Alex Dare, had it all -- an all-star football career and his choice of willing women -- until a severe injury forces him into early retirement. Social worker Madison Evans grew up in foster homes and knows what it means to have-not. She isn't impressed by Alex Dare’s wealth or charm. Not since she fell hard for him once before, only to discover she was just one of his too-easy conquests.

This time around Madison refuses to succumb to Alex so easily. But Alex wants Madison. And if there is one thing Alex does well, it’s to get what he wants. Can he convince Madison to take a risk and dare to love?

[BuyMore]

Originally Posted by apesmom

Dare to Desire (Dare to Love #2) by Carly Phillips is on sale for $0.99
Kindle | Kobo (couponable)

Thanks, apesmom. I have the series but haven't read it yet.

In case anyone is interested, book 3 in the series, Dare to Surrender, will be out on July 15th.

[kg3]

FREE @ Amazon:

The Bewitching Grace (Classic Gothic Collection) - Jennifer Blake
-Gothic Romance
-Originally Published in 1974 (Popular Library) as Patricia Maxwell --->Link To Original Cover

Amazon US----Amazon UK

Mystery, suspense, a touch of romance and a hint of the supernatural!
For a limited time, get 6 more classic gothics by Jennifer Blake for just 99¢ each!
Find them on Amazon at: smarturl.it/classicgothics
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Anne Tarrington, an up-and-coming journalist, is drawn into a world of danger and voodoo magic when she investigates the murder of a young girl. Hot on the trail of the killer, she follows a path of Voodoo mysticism and witchery to a mysterious Louisiana plantation where someone is channeling the forces of evil. But who?

Could it be Nico, the obtuse Greek poet? Maybe Lena, with her expertise in the ways of Voodoo? Even Miranda, Anne's old friend who has had her soul mangled by a horrendous past? Perhaps it's Steven with his dark evil eyes that seem to will Anne into forbidden acts?

To find the truth, Anne will have to confront the heart of evil itself -- and face the love that kills.
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A classic gothic novel by international bestseller Jennifer Blake, originally published under the name Patricia Maxwell.

[library addict]

Weekly Report:

Read:

• All I Have (Farmer's Market #1) by Nicole Helm (A/5 stars)
• Stormy Challenge by Stephanie James (C/2 stars)

I also read the first three novellas of Anne Rainey's Blackwater series. While I liked the series' set-up and the first book wasn't too bad, I ended up deleting the entire series as the writing style just didn't appeal to me.

I have been fairly good about my purchases. I did buy four books in series I have not yet started reading I know, I know, I am supposed to be cutting down on that. And three are in series by new-to-me authors! But two were 99¢ to start so I can't feel too terribly guilty

I'm hoping to get a few more good Kobo codes as there are books releasing this week I want as well as one on the 21st.

[booklover6]

The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan will be out on Tuesday July 15th. Since I am up to date on the series, I pre-ordered it. $3.99 at Amazon. I personally think that is a good deal.

[NixLapi]

Since it's Sunday had to pop in to say I've just devoured the first three books in Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series, obviously enjoying it! So thanks ladies for gabbing about Ms. Singh in one of these threads!

Only one purchase this week (Sarah Morgan's Suddenly Last Summer) - apparently my "to buy next" list is all non-couponable.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by NixLapi

Since it's Sunday had to pop in to say I've just devoured the first three books in Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series, obviously enjoying it! So thanks ladies for gabbing about Ms. Singh in one of these threads!

Only one purchase this week (Sarah Morgan's Suddenly Last Summer) - apparently my "to buy next" list is all non-couponable.

I started book one last night. We will see if it keeps me interested.
I finished the Fever series last night and I feel so lost on what to read next so sampling a bunch of UF books because that is my mood right now.

[Blossom]

Checking in

I bought one book this week. Ending my dry spell!

I have been totally absorb into the Fever world for the past week. Atunah was right you forget everything while reading. I barely slept and then needed my next Fever fix. I just finished it. Oh Man Jericho Z Barrons is the alpha or all alphas. He makes all other alphas look like boy scouts. (Sorry Ranger). I never thought I would be attracted, repulse and scared of a character but he is just WOW. I don't know how else to describe this guy. Beyond antihero...He is just scary!!

• FaeFever by Karen Marie Morning (4 stars) The Ending OMG!!! Not for the faint in heart.
• Dreamfever by Karen Marie Morning (5 Stars) The Ending almost made me stop the series I even went looking for spoilers before continuing to the next book and I called the author some not so nice names.
• Shadowfever by Karen Marie Morning (5 Stars) KMM wraps up the series perfectly resolving and revealing everything. I thought the first part of the book was very slow but I was reeling from the ending of the other book. The authors ties it all together and keeps you guessing till the very end. Nothing Predictable in this series! Nothing happens as you think it will. Nothing! This series follows no formula.

I think this series is one of a kind. I think it is very adult though. It's violent and there is rape in it. Not really romance but there is some romantic elements though they are buried under everything else. This is my first Urban Fantasy series I actually finished. While it gets dark it not really that dark compared to some UF I tried and had to quit.

I am reading Iced by Karen Marie Morning which is a spin off and it's not so great it's Dani story and she only 14 and has all these older men drooling over her. Sorry author but it feels so wrong!! I'm only reading it to get insight into the other characters.

I am also reading Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh and see if it hooks me. Right now I am feeling so lost as I know no other series like Fever and I am on a Urban Fantasy kick. It has to have some romantic elements in it though and not be too dark. It's very tough to know where to go from here. One thing I loved about fever was the character development of the hero from being a all American innocent girl to a strong Kick butt heroine. It was awesome to watch that. So I am looking for something that has that element in it.

[BuyMore]

Originally Posted by gweeks

Does the discussion include story ID? I can sometimes do SF IDs, but I have no idea for romance ones. If you'll do IDs I'll pass one along.

Probably regency. The heroine owns a coaching company. One of the scenes has the hero with some of his friends driving one of the heroine's coaches under her drivers supervision. It's a HEA romance.

I hope I kept the descriptions right.

Greg

Would love to help but I have no idea at all. Plus, regency romance isn't my forte.

Originally Posted by Blossom

I bought one book this week. Ending my dry spell!

Congrats!