FREE/BARGAIN - Romance + Discussion - 2015

[Britomart]

Free from Amazon US DE:

Tender the Storm by Elizabeth Thornton (Diversion Press, orgin. Pinnacle 1991).

Zoe Deveraux is a fearless seventeen-year-old. Though disguised as a schoolgirl, when she is spirited out of France by Rolfe Brockford, Marquess of Rivard, her life changes forever. Posing as a Revolutionary, Rolfe is on a mission to rescue innocents from the bloody horrors of the guillotine.

Once in London, Rolfe finds himself unwilling to abandon the waifish girl and shocks polite society by taking her as his bride—in name only. What began as a marriage of convenience quickly grows into something altogether different. But Rolfe and Zoe face countless challenges—from political intrigue to their own pride, jealousy, and fiercely guarded secrets. Now, as the strife in Europe hits its peak, two stubborn hearts must make the ultimate alliance.

[Britomart]

Free from Amazon US DE:

Operation: Valentine by Loretta Hill (Random House Australia)

From the author of the bestselling The Girl in Steel-Capped Boots and One Little White Lie, comes a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about dating in the modern world."Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Sarah Dubert who needed to fall in love in six weeks . . ." Thanks to food poisoning, broken dates, airport malfunctions and even death, Sarah Dubert has never had a boyfriend on Valentine's Day. However this year she's determined to break the curse and snare herself a man before Big V. Signing herself up to the online dating site soulmates.com, she begins eliminating possible candidates through dates at her favourite bar, The Blue Saloon . . .Owen Black, the handsome new owner of The Blue Saloon, likes his women fast, experienced and temporary. A woman on a mission to find love - particularly one with a six-week deadline - would normally have him running for the hills. So why is he so uncharacteristically interested in Sarah's search? And, more importantly, the success of her dates.?

[Fbone]

Devil in Disguise by Heather Huffman is FREE today at Amazon. Pubbed through Booktrope. GR rating 3.86

http://smile.amazon.com/Devil-Disgui...sin=B008AK8TQY

[Blue2u]

Free: Crash Into Me - K.M. Scott

Spoiler:

***USA Today Bestseller***
What would you give up for everything?

Tristan Stone was powerful, commanding, sex incarnate. And he wore it all so well. From the moment his mesmerizing gaze met mine, I had no choice but surrender to everything he was. His power. His decadence. His passion. He was all I never knew I needed.

He wanted to possess me, and I wanted to be his everything. All I had to do was accept what he offered. But everything has a price.

The world he gave me fulfilled my wildest dreams, but would that be enough when the past crashed into the present?

The Heart of Stone series continues with Fall Into Me and Give In To Me! And don't miss the next chapter in Tristan and Nina's story, Ever After (A Heart of Stone Novella) AVAILABLE NOW, along with A Heart of Stone Christmas!

Free: Love, Chocolate and Beer - Violet Duke

Spoiler:

"A new must-read series from Violet Duke. Not only will you fall in love with the characters, you'll fall in love with romance." --NYT Bestselling Author Kathleen Brooks


Romance has met its most unlikely match-up...

Luke Bradford is a chocolatier on a mission. After moving his chocolate shop, and newly single life, to the quirky town of Cactus Creek, Luke wants nothing more than to devote all his energy into making his business a success--by taking the romance market by storm. But his grand plans get thrown for a loop when he locks horns with the feisty beer-brewing beauty next door who calls his 'romantic idealism' a load of fairytale bull. Soon, driving the woman sparking nuts becomes another wickedly fun priority he simply can't get enough of.

In his defense, she's addictively easy to incite...and plain impossible to resist.

Beloved local brewmaster Dani Dobson is beyond riled up. It's bad enough the new shop owner in town comes locked and loaded with both a distractingly rugged charm and sexy flashing dimples, but the whole only-in-the-movies variety of romance he's selling--the kind her world has been crushed by before--is really doing a number on her allergy to unrealistic clichés. What's worse, he's created an annoyingly clever ad campaign that dubs 'beer joints' like hers as the "cave where romance goes to hibernate." The nerve of that man.

Combustible chemistry or not, damn it, this means war. The stakes...very likely, her heart.

$.99 N/A, love this series Price of a Kiss - Linda Kage

Spoiler:

*new adult romance*
**explicit scenes and language**

I don't care what my cousin says; I am not the queen of impossible relationships. I mean, just because my last boyfriend tried to kill me and left a bit of a scar on my neck, then forced me to move across the country and legally change my name to Reese Randall to escape him, does not mean-

Oh, who am I kidding? For a freshman in college, I have to have the worst dating track record ever.

It's no wonder love is the last thing on my mind when Mason Lowe enters my life. But the chemistry between us is like bam! Our connection defies logic. And he's just so freaking hot. Being around him makes me feel more alive than I've ever felt before. I even like bickering with him. He could be my soul mate...except for one teeny tiny glitch.

He's a gigolo.

Boy, do I know how to pick them.

[ATDrake]

Free from the author @ B&N (also UK) & Kobo & iTunes (both available to Canadians), and thence probably price-matched at Amazon in selected regions (not available to Canadians):

Storm: The Author's Cut by Canadian novelist Vanessa Grant, 1st in her Haida Gwaii sub-series in her Pacific Northwest Romances series of f/m contemporary set in British Columbia, this installment starring a broadcaster and a search-and-rescue pilot, revised and updated (there's been some cultural sensitivity changes in the naming status of the islands over the past few decades, and such) from its original 1986 Harlequin/Mills & Boon publication.

Broadcaster Laurie Mather wanted desperately to be aboard Luke Lucas’s seaplane when he flew out on a search-and-rescue mission off the treacherous coast of northern British Columbia – for professional reasons, but also for deeply rooted personal reasons.

But when she pressured Luke into accepting her presence, she had no idea that she was Luke’s private fantasy, a warm living voice he listened to on lonely flights – but one he had no desire to turn into reality.

When Laurie succeeded in talking her way aboard Luke’s plane, she had no idea that her well-ordered life was about to be changed forever.

Grant also offers a freebie short story with romantic elements @ Smashwords: The Broken Gate

[library addict]

The Harlequin My Rewards Terms and Conditions states

Points will be reflected in a commercially reasonable time after they are earned or after the retailer purchase upload date. User uploads must be completed within 90 days of receipt date. Any inquiries regarding Points not correctly reflected must be received by Harlequin within 7 days of the date of alleged accrual of Points. A User’s earned Points are not transferable. If an item is returned, Points may be deducted to the amount earned for the applicable amount of that purchase.

So I emailed them to ask if December purchases could be included (I had none at Amazon, but I had purchased one book directly from them in December). They credited me for the book.

So if any of you joined and purchased books in November or December, it's probably worth an email to them to have the points added.

[laurla]

Originally Posted by Blue2u

Free:

$.99 N/A, love this series Price of a Kiss - Linda Kage

Spoiler:

*new adult romance*
**explicit scenes and language**

I don't care what my cousin says; I am not the queen of impossible relationships. I mean, just because my last boyfriend tried to kill me and left a bit of a scar on my neck, then forced me to move across the country and legally change my name to Reese Randall to escape him, does not mean-

Oh, who am I kidding? For a freshman in college, I have to have the worst dating track record ever.

It's no wonder love is the last thing on my mind when Mason Lowe enters my life. But the chemistry between us is like bam! Our connection defies logic. And he's just so freaking hot. Being around him makes me feel more alive than I've ever felt before. I even like bickering with him. He could be my soul mate...except for one teeny tiny glitch.

He's a gigolo.

Boy, do I know how to pick them.

Wow - sounds like an upbeat fun read even though the heroine apparently has a troubling past - is that true?

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by laurla

Wow - sounds like an upbeat fun read even though the heroine apparently has a troubling past - is that true?

I don't recall it being dark if that's what you're saying, been awhile since I read it, but rated the whole series 4. Some LOL moments for sure IIRC.

[Blue2u]

$.99 Clipped Wings - Helena Hunting

Spoiler:

Their body art is hot. Their chemistry is even hotter.

From her dark hair sweeping below her waist to her soft, sexy curves, Tenley Page intrigues tattoo artist Hayden Stryker in a way no one else ever has…especially when she asks him to ink a gorgeous, intricate design on her back. Yet for all her beauty, there is something darkly tragic and damaged about Tenley that Hayden is everything.

Covered in ink and steel, Hayden is everything Tenley has never dared to want, awakening a desire to explore more than the art adorning his stunning body. Trapped by a past that leaves her screaming from nightmares, Tenley sees Hayden as the perfect escape. Although he has secrets too, if they both keep themselves guarded perhaps their intense physical connection will remain only that.

But nothing, not even passion, can keep them safe from their pasts…

NA, I rated whole series 4


ETA Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens is on sale for $.99

[library addict]

Dangerous Passions: 12 Tales of Contemporary Sexy Hot Alpha Heroes — Cops, Navy SEALs, Marines, Military, FBI Agents, Secret Agents, Police Captains, Spies, and More By: Kylie Brant, Nina Bruhns, Opal Carew, Elle James, Linda Winstead Jones, Elle Kennedy, Gennita Low, J.M. Madden, Dana Marton, Julie Miller, Karen Fenech, Caridad Pineiro

I had this on my buy list for Julie Miller and Kylie Brant, but see now it will be a bundle of rereleases. Still 99¢ is a good deal if you want to try any of the authors. Some of these have been free or on sale before I think (as I have a few I have yet to read in my TBR). 11 is the most recent self-published release by Kylie Brant. The Miller is one of her early books. The LW Jones title was a SIM in 1999. So it's mix-and-match.

Pre-order (releases March 3rd)

Spoiler:

Dangerous Passions: 12 Tales of Contemporary Sexy Hot Alpha Heroes -- Cops, Navy SEALs, Marines, Military, FBI Agents, Secret Agents, Police Captains, Spies, and More

A romance multi-author box set and romantic suspense collections and anthologies of action and adventure, contemporary romance, military romance, romantic thriller, and sexy romance.

11 by Kylie Brant, National Bestselling Author: Five years after escaping from The Collector Mia Deleon stops hiding and teams up with security expert Jude Bishop to track her former captor. Jude's efforts to help Mia are complicated by the growing attraction between them. Because their race to trail the sexual sadist brings Mia ever closer to the man determined to see his collection finally complete....

DANGEROUS CURVES by Nina Bruhns, New York Times Bestselling Author: A spec ops transporter for STORM Corps takes on drones, bad guys, and car chases on the coast of Italy—and falls for a beautiful scientist whose curves are far more dangerous than the road!

IN TOO DEEP by Opal Carew, New York Times Bestselling Author: Angel has been deep undercover in the mob for far too long. Four years ago, she was forced to betray the only man she ever loved. He barely got away with his life, and now he hates her. Too bad they’ve been partnered to work together. As man and wife.

SEAL’S EMBRACE by Elle James, New York Times Bestselling Author: Injured Navy SEAL and the critical care nurse he's attempting to woo join forces to stop a terrorist attack at a military hospital in Germany.

BRIDGER’S LAST STAND by Linda Winstead Jones, New York Times Bestselling Author: When a one night stand makes Frannie a witness to murder and puts her in danger, Detective Malcolm Bridger refuses to let her out of his sight until the murderer is caught.

FLASH FIRE by Elle Kennedy, USA Today Bestselling Author: Navy SEAL Cash McCoy knows all about danger, but when it comes to the love of his life, this alpha soldier does everything in his power to keep Jen Scott happy and safe. When the tables are turned and Jen places herself in harm’s way for her job, Cash must learn to trust the woman he loves…or lose her forever.

INTO DANGER by Gennita Low, New York Times Bestselling Author: Navy SEAL, Steve McMillan, has been pulled from his team to work with CIA's Task Force Two, where he's assigned to deal with the "world's most glamorous assassin." Marlena Maxwell proves to be as seductive and dangerous as her reputation as the assignment becomes a game of cross and double-cross. Into Danger is the winner of RT Book Reviews' Best Romantic Intrigue.

EMBATTLED HEARTS by J.M. Madden, New York Times Bestselling Author: For the first time in years former Marine John Palmer has met a woman that makes him feel like the man he used to be, before his catastrophic injury. When a stalker threatens her, it's his job to remove the threat. Why does the possibility of having his heart destroyed scare him more than taking on a killer?

DEATHTRAP by Dana Marton, New York Times Bestselling Author: The only woman he could ever love, has a secret he could never forgive.

SHADOW OF THE HAWK by Julie Miller, USA Today Bestselling Author: A Marine whose soul is tortured by his mystical abilities puts his life—and heart—on the line to rescue a Plain Jane school teacher and her students from an archaeological field trip gone horribly wrong.

IMPOSTER by Karen Fenech, USA Today Bestselling Author: Chemist Dr. Eve Collins, wrongly accused by the CIA of developing a chemical weapon, learns someone has set her up as a scapegoat. That “someone” wants her dead. To save her life, she must join forces with CIA Operative John Burke—the man who doesn't believe her claim of innocence and the man she’s falling in love with.

STRONGER THAN SIN by Caridad Piñeiro, New York Times Bestselling Author: To save his family’s life, he must risk losing the woman with whom he is falling in love.

Kobo

Not seeing it at Amazon, etc yet.

[library addict]

Looks like Harlequin is experimenting with their category pricing. Ebooks are $1.51 to $3.26 less expensive than the print versions for new and recent releases.

For example this month's Harlequin Desires are $3.49 retail vs $5.25 for print, Superromances are $3.49 for digital vs $6.75 for print. Older digital books are 50¢ more so $3.99 for Desire and Superromance going back to May 2012 from what I saw. April 2012 books and prior are $4.99 retail for both print and digital in the Desire line. Prices do not include the 20% discount for shopping at Harlequin.com. I checked and the lower digital prices are listed at Amazon, Google, and ARe but not Kobo.

Not sure how long it will last. It's definitely new, as I purchased several books which are $1.20 cheaper today than they were two weeks ago (oh well).

[dandelioncottage]

Free for Kindle, Refining Felicity (The School for Manners Series Book 1) by M.C. Beaton:

http://www.amazon.com/Refining-Felic...owViewpoints=1

The Misses Tribble, Amy and Effie, spinsters of a certain age, have lived for years on expectations of a great inheritance. When this fails to materialize, they are truly destitute. Desperate, they advertise that they will refine wild and unruly daughters, present them, and see them safely wed. This first volume concerns Lady Felicity Vane and the Marquess of Ravenswood in a love-hate courtship. The Tribbles are charmers and much more fun than their charges.

[apesmom]

I have 2 x 65% and a few more 55% Kobo contest codes for contributors to this thread. PM me if you'd like one.

[Blue2u]

Free NA, Very Bad Things - Ilsa Madden-Mills

Spoiler:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills

Amazon Top 10 Bestseller


"One of the top five New Adult romances of 2013." --A is for Alpha, B is for Book Blog


What happens when the perfect girl makes a very bad list?



Born into a life of privilege and secrets, Nora Blakely has everything any nineteen-year-old girl could desire. She's an accomplished pianist, a Texas beauty queen, and on her way to Princeton after high school. She's perfect.

Or is she?



Leaving behind her million-dollar mansion and Jimmy Choos, she becomes a girl hell-bent on pushing the limits with alcohol, drugs, and meaningless sex. Then she meets her soulmate. But he doesn't want her.



When it comes to girls, twenty-five-year-old Leo Tate has one rule: never fall in love. His gym and his brother are all he cares about...until he meets Nora. He resists the pull of their attraction, hung up on their six year age difference. As they struggle to stay away from each other, secrets will be revealed, tempers will flare, and hearts will be broken.



Welcome to Briarcrest Academy...where sometimes, the best things in life are Very Bad Things.



**Recommended for mature audiences 18+ due to strong language and sexual content.

[pisceschick]

Originally Posted by Blossom

What's the title even if it's not on sale I like to add it my wishlist. I actually finished a book but only one and it was audible and book on my Kindle Fire which I think helped me get really into it.

I've got like 9 episodes of Gilmore Girls left before I finish the series then I see me reading more.

Windsong, by Judith French. Currently reading her Lovestorm, which isn't nearly as good.

We have been re-watching Gilmore Girls. My husband jokes that he doesn't need to watch it because he lives with Lorelai. :P