FREE/BARGAIN — Romance & Discussion

[library addict]

On sale The Mark of the Tala by Jeffe Kennedy (The Twelve Kingdoms #1) $2.99
(usually $9.99, though Kensington seems to have lowered the price of the other two full-length books in the series to $7.99 and they used to be higher as well.)

Spoiler:

Queen Of The Unknown

The tales tell of three sisters, daughters of the high king. The eldest, a valiant warrior-woman, heir to the kingdom. The youngest, the sweet beauty with her Prince Charming. No one says much about the middle princess, Andromeda. Andi, the other one.

Andi doesn't mind being invisible. She enjoys the company of her horse more than court, and she has a way of blending into the shadows. Until the day she meets a strange man riding, who keeps company with wolves and ravens, who rules a land of shapeshifters and demons. A country she'd thought was no more than legend--until he claims her as its queen.

In a moment everything changes: Her father, the wise king, becomes a warlord, suspicious and strategic. Whispers call her dead mother a traitor and a witch. Andi doesn't know if her own instincts can be trusted, as visions appear to her and her body begins to rebel.

For Andi, the time to learn her true nature has come. . .

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[lxpose]

Shana Gray - What Happens in Vegas - Free

https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Happen.../dp/B07CLKHVB4

[library addict]

Finished the series so far (the rest of my ratings will be in Sunday’s weekly round up as usual).

Originally Posted by Blossom

:::SQUEALS::: You're reading my all time favorite series! I can't wait to hear your favorite books and characters once done.

I had always planned to read this series once she was finished writing it, but the end doesn’t seem to be on the horizon any time soon. I am glad I had this much to glom as I wouldn’t have wanted to wait to get some of the supporting characters’ stories.

I quite enjoyed the series overall. Am anxiously awaiting the next book! I understand why some people were frustrated, but personally I don’t think Archangel’s Prophecy actually ended on a cliffhanger.

Spoiler:

Re: Archangel’s Prophecy I’m not saying this because of author trust, which once broken I don’t think can be earned back (for me anyway because I would stop reading the author!) Obviously it’s up to each individual reader if they want to continue with a series. Maybe it’s because I was prepared for something truly cliffhanger-y, but though the ending was abrupt I don’t think it qualifies. I didn’t feel Elena or Raphael were in danger at the end. We’re shown they both survive. I won’t go into details since I know some are still waiting to read it. Just my 2¢.

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As for the series as a whole…I thought it was very violent which I’d expected, but often found it too gory—particularly the first few books. I had issues with the way Naasir, Venom, and Dimitri treated women as disposable until they discovered their one true luv. This issue was somewhat addressed, but it still bothered me.

After years of hearing people rave about Bluebell, I was…underwhelmed. I’m more interested in Aodhan’s backstory than Illium’s but still rather ho-hum overall on his character as well. Of course, that could change when/if we get their stories (or story as I can see why some readers feel they could be a pair).

I had issues with Raphael at the start, but grew to like him (though he can still be such a jerk at times!) I didn’t care for Dimitri in the first few books so when I got to his book I was leery. But I loved Honor and their romance (both past and present). Still not a fan of vampires in general though (really it’s the drinking blood part I find very off-putting). But some of my favorite characters in the series are vampires, so obviously my feeling are contradictory.

Though I had read Archangel’s Enigma back in 2015, I didn’t remember very much of it so it didn’t affect my reading of the early books. I ended up rereading it as well as most of the newsletter shorts I’d already read in the order everything was originally published.

Most of my favorites have had books already, so the characters I’d most like to see get their own stories are Demarco, Isabel, and Suyin. I also really, really want to know more about the Hummingbird. And I’d like for Eve to get a story once she is old enough, but unless there’s a bigger than usual time jump not sure that will be in the cards.

My favorite characters (in no particular order) are Sara, Deacon, Honor, Holly, Jessamy, Galen, Mahiya, Jason, Ashwini, Hannah, Caliane, and Montgomery. Noel, Ransom, Rhys, and Sivya get honorable mentions.

I like Elena & Raphael as well. But they have so many books in the series and so much extra page time compared to everyone else it seems unfair to compare.

As for the books, for the Elena & Raphael titles my favorites are Archangel’s Consort and Archangel’s Heart
Novellas: Angels’ Judgment and Angels’ Dance
Other main characters’ books: Archangel’s Storm is by far my favorite. Honorable mention to Archangel’s Blade.

Which books and characters are your faves?

[cfrizz]

My favorite character by far is Elena, also very fond of Bluebell, and Sarah. Most of the angels and vamps needed to grow on me which they did. I had to take into their ages and the attitudes of their times, which allowed me to give them a long rope.

This is my favorite series, and I can't wait for the next book, I think we are finally going to get Bluebells story!

[apesmom]

Prisoner of Night (BDB #16.5) by J.R. Ward has dropped to $1.99, it's about 60K words in length.

Spoiler:

When Ahmare’s brother is abducted, there is nothing she won’t do to get him back safely. She is unprepared, however, for the lengths she will have to go to save his life. Paired with a dangerous but enticing prisoner, she embarks on an odyssey into another world.

Duran, betrayed by his father, imprisoned in a dungeon for decades, has survived only because of his thirst for vengeance. He has been biding his time to escape and is shocked to find an unlikely and temporary freedom in the form of a determined young female.

Battling against deadly forces and facing unforeseen peril, the pair are in a race to save Ahmare’s brother. As time runs out, and the unthinkable looms, even true love may not be enough to carry them through.

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I'm really behind on this series too.

[apesmom]

Catching up on my recent reads report (based on a score of 5 which is extremely rare on my scale):

• Turn To Me (Kathleen Turner #2) by Tiffany Snow - 3.5
• Kades Turn (Kathleen Turner #2.5) - 3
• Turning Point (Kathleen Turner #3) - 4
• Out of Turn (Kathleen Turner #4) - 3.5
• Unbinding (World of the Lupi #11) by Eileen Wilks - 4
• Mind Magic (World of the Lupi #12) - 4
• Lucifer (Vampires in America #11) - 3.5
• Radiance (Wraith Kings #1) by Grace Draven - 4
• Night Tide (Wraith Kings 1.5) - 4
• Eidolon (Wraith Kings #2) - 4

Still making progress on my backlist of open series. Kathleen Turner 1 to go, Lupi - 2, Vampires 1 + 1 novella.

Next in the catch up queue: Kristen Ashley Burg - 2, Colorado - 1, Psychangling - 2, Pride Stories - 5, Guild Hunter - 6, Karen Rose thrillers - 5

I have thousands of unread books and based on the current market and dearth of bargains I sure am glad I stocked up during the glory days of coupon codes and other deals. My new purchases have been very limited, mostly on filling out series I'm currently working on or the occasional good deal.

[library addict]

Weekly Report:

Read:

• Archangel’s Heart (Guild Hunter #9) by Nalini Singh (B+/4 stars)
• Archangel’s Viper (Guild Hunter #10) by Nalini Singh (B-/3 stars)
• Archangel’s Prophecy (Guild Hunter #11) by Nalini Singh (B/4 stars)
• Fierce Justice (True Heroes #5) by Piper J Drake (A-/5 stars)

Purchased:

[Terisa de morgan]

Weekly report (or so...):

• Read
  
• Purchased: None

[Blossom]

So happy you loved the series L.A. It's my all time favorite. I didn't like Raphael and Elena at first. I think it because I felt their books had to much filler sexy times but I grew to love them though as the series progressed and after Archangel's Heart that seal the deal for me in how far they had come and changed into Noble creatures.

My favorites are Dimitri, Jason, Illium, Javier, Galon, Raphael, Venom, Sara, Ashwini, Elena, Holly, Honor, Jessemy.

I feel this series is on a whole other level from anything I've read. It's gory at times, violent, a little dark but humorous and a good balance of everything with the exception of Archangel's Prophecy that one did not follow the formula and was sad, dark and depressing. I want Illium's story but I have a feeling it will be the second to last book.



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[kg3]

FREE:

Lady by Chance - Cheryl Bolen

-Originally published by Kensington in 2000, Precious Gems Historical Romance #63
-Regency

Amazon US---Amazon UK---Amazon Canada---Amazon Australia---Not Free at Kobo US & Google Play & Smashwords when I checked

[worktolive]

A boxset of Lucy Parker's London Celebrities series is on sale for $1.99. This is a fantastic deal that includes all three of the full-length novels in the series! Every one of them is a winner - I rated all of them 4-5 stars and she's pretty much an auto buy for me. Since it's a Harlequin sale, I'm assuming this price is at all stores, not just Amazon.

London Celebrities Collection

Spoiler:

The first three full-length novels in Lucy Parker’s delightfully charming London Celebrities series, available together for the first time.

ACT LIKE IT

This just in: romance takes center stage as West End theatre’s Richard Troy steps out with none other than castmate Elaine Graham

Have the tides turned? Has English rose Lainie Graham made London’s bad boy a new man?

Sources say the mismatched pair has been spotted at multiple events, arm in arm and hip to hip. From fits of jealousy to longing looks and heated whispers, onlookers are stunned by this blooming romance.

Could the rumors be right? Could this unlikely romance be the real thing? Or are these gifted stage actors playing us all?

PRETTY FACE

It’s not actress Lily Lamprey’s fault that she’s all curves and has the kind of voice that can fog up a camera lens. She wants to prove where her real talents lie—and that’s not on a casting couch, thank you. Luc Savage has respect, integrity and experience. He also has it bad for Lily. He’d be willing to dismiss it as a midlife crisis, but this exasperating, irresistible woman is actually a very talented actress. Unfortunately, their romance is not only raising questions about Lily’s suddenly rising career, it’s threatening Luc’s professional reputation.

The course of true love never did run smooth. But if they’re not careful, it could bring down the curtain on both their careers…

MAKING UP

Once upon a time, circus artist Trix Lane was the best around. Her spark vanished with her confidence, though, and reclaiming either has proved…difficult. So when she’s unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight, the joy over her sudden elevation in status is cut short by a new hire on the makeup team.

Leo Magasiva: disgraced wizard of special effects. He of the beautiful voice and impressive beard. Complete dickhead and—in an unexpected twist—an enragingly good kisser.

When it comes to commitment, Trix has been there, done that, never wants to do it again. And Leo’s this close to the job of a lifetime, which would take him away from London—and from Trix. Their past is a constant barrier between them.

It seems hopeless.

Utterly impossible.

And yet…

[library addict]

Originally Posted by worktolive

A boxset of Lucy Parker's London Celebrities series is on sale for $1.99. This is a fantastic deal that includes all three of the full-length novels in the series! Every one of them is a winner - I rated all of them 4-5 stars and she's pretty much an auto buy for me. Since it's a Harlequin sale, I'm assuming this price is at all stores, not just Amazon.

London Celebrities Collection

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FWIW, I quite enjoyed the first book. I have books 2 - 4 in my TBR. I bought them all with HMR points, but 3 full-length books for $1.99 is a great deal.

[apesmom]

Complicated by Kristen Ashley is $1.99

Spoiler:

When small town Nebraska sheriff Hixon Drake meets Greta Dare, the connection couldn’t be stronger, but the timing couldn’t be worse.
Dealing with the fallout of a divorce he never wanted and setting up a new home for his kids, Hix becomes that guy, that one he never wanted to be, and puts a stop to things before they can even start. Protecting his kids, and himself, is his only priority.

Greta, on the other hand, has found the place for her and the brother she adores that’s perfect for them—a sleepy little town in Nebraska. She’s learned from life that there are no hopes and dreams. The only thing to look forward to is peace. And that’s what she works hard to build for herself and her brother. Right up until Hix walks into her life.

Hix can’t fight the pull and stay away from Greta for long. And Greta’s finding it hard not to hope for something more with all the promise that is Hix.
But when the first murder that’s happened in over five decades rocks his small, sleepy county, Hix has got to learn to trust again, convince Greta to take a shot with him, and at the same time catch a killer.
In other words, things are definitely…Complicated.

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I've been watching for her more recent books to go on sale so happy to grab this.
Also dropped to $1.99 : Three Wishes, Heaven and Hell, and Play it Safe.

[kg3]

FREE:

To Love a Texas Ranger (Men of Legend Book 1) - Linda Broday

-Currently published by Sourcebooks, 2016
-Western Historical Romance

Amazon US---Amazon UK---Amazon Canada---Amazon Australia---Kobo US---Google Play

[sufue]

I'm assuming this is part of marketing for the fourth title in the series, The Austen Playbook, which is coming out in April. I can't wait, and might even pay full price ($4.99) for it, which is almost unheard of for me.

Originally Posted by worktolive

A boxset of Lucy Parker's London Celebrities series is on sale for $1.99. This is a fantastic deal that includes all three of the full-length novels in the series! Every one of them is a winner - I rated all of them 4-5 stars and she's pretty much an auto buy for me. Since it's a Harlequin sale, I'm assuming this price is at all stores, not just Amazon.

London Celebrities Collection

Spoiler:

The first three full-length novels in Lucy Parker’s delightfully charming London Celebrities series, available together for the first time.

ACT LIKE IT

This just in: romance takes center stage as West End theatre’s Richard Troy steps out with none other than castmate Elaine Graham

Have the tides turned? Has English rose Lainie Graham made London’s bad boy a new man?

Sources say the mismatched pair has been spotted at multiple events, arm in arm and hip to hip. From fits of jealousy to longing looks and heated whispers, onlookers are stunned by this blooming romance.

Could the rumors be right? Could this unlikely romance be the real thing? Or are these gifted stage actors playing us all?

PRETTY FACE

It’s not actress Lily Lamprey’s fault that she’s all curves and has the kind of voice that can fog up a camera lens. She wants to prove where her real talents lie—and that’s not on a casting couch, thank you. Luc Savage has respect, integrity and experience. He also has it bad for Lily. He’d be willing to dismiss it as a midlife crisis, but this exasperating, irresistible woman is actually a very talented actress. Unfortunately, their romance is not only raising questions about Lily’s suddenly rising career, it’s threatening Luc’s professional reputation.

The course of true love never did run smooth. But if they’re not careful, it could bring down the curtain on both their careers…

MAKING UP

Once upon a time, circus artist Trix Lane was the best around. Her spark vanished with her confidence, though, and reclaiming either has proved…difficult. So when she’s unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight, the joy over her sudden elevation in status is cut short by a new hire on the makeup team.

Leo Magasiva: disgraced wizard of special effects. He of the beautiful voice and impressive beard. Complete dickhead and—in an unexpected twist—an enragingly good kisser.

When it comes to commitment, Trix has been there, done that, never wants to do it again. And Leo’s this close to the job of a lifetime, which would take him away from London—and from Trix. Their past is a constant barrier between them.

It seems hopeless.

Utterly impossible.

And yet…