FREE/BARGAIN — Romance & Discussion

[sufue]

Jessie Mihalik's new book, Hunt the Stars, the first in her Starlight's Shadow trilogy, has dropped to $4.99 at Kindle US. Not a great sale price, but a big improvement on $11.99. I read and quite liked this one, and I've also liked her Rogue Queen and Consortium Rebellion books.

Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09411B7Q4
Kindle US/Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09411B7Q4

Spoiler:

Octavia Zarola would do anything to keep her tiny, close-knit bounty hunting crew together—even if it means accepting a job from Torran Fletcher, a ruthless former general and her sworn enemy. When Torran offers her enough credits to not only keep her crew afloat but also hire someone to fix her ship, Tavi knows that she can’t refuse—no matter how much she’d like to.

With so much money on the line, Torran and his crew insist on joining the hunt. Tavi reluctantly agrees because while the handsome, stoic leader pushes all of her buttons—for both anger and desire—she’s endured worse, and the massive bonus payment he’s promised for a completed job is reason enough to shut up and deal.

But when they uncover a deeper plot that threatens the delicate peace between humans and Valoffs, Tavi suspects that Torran has been using her as the impetus for a new war. With the fate of her crew balanced on a knife’s edge, Tavi must decide where her loyalties lie—with the quiet Valoff who’s been lying to her, or with the human leaders who left her squad to die on the battlefield. And this time, she’s put her heart on the line.

[library addict]

oops sale already listed

[library addict]

Read:

• Search for Love by Nora Roberts (D-/1 star)
• The Right Path by Nora Roberts (D/1 star)
• Cowboy in the Crosshairs (North Star #4) by Nicole Helm (B/4 stars)
• Line of Fire (Greenway Range #2) by HelenKay Dimon (C/2 stars)
• Phantom Game (GhostWalkers #18) by Christine Feehan (C+/3 stars)
• Found: His Perfect Wife (The Alaskans #3) by Marie Ferrarella (C-/2 stars)

Also up to Stroke of Enticement in my complete Psy/Changeling series reread.


Purchased:

[apesmom]

Stariel by A.J. Lancaster

#4 - The King of Faerie - 4
There are so many more directions the stories in this world can follow, I look forward to the next one. My suspicions about the major thing after book 3 were correct.

Shadow Beast Shifters by Jaymin Eve

#4 - Deserted - 2
Unlike the first 3 books there is no cliff hanger. Didn't care too much for this couple and I felt the heroine's "voice" was all wrong. This book's score probably suffered in comparison to the very well written Stariel series I had just finished. Book 5 releases on 3-29, maybe I'll read it since the first 3 in this series weren't too bad. Meh.

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

#9 - Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone - 3.5
Listened to this 49 hr long marathon over several weeks. Narration is excellent except for Bree's voice, the book however . The first 2/3rds of the book could have been condensed into a couple of chapters, it kind of reads like a bunch of short stories instead of developing a cohesive plot. Things start to happen in the last 3rd but even then the story arc is weak. While I cannot fault the author's prose the content was teadious, pages and pages of description of meals, religion and lactation. The fact that I listened to the book vs reading probably improved the score, this is coming from someone who loved the previous entries in the series. Amazingly the ending suggests a book #10!

No purchases 4 weeks in a row.

[library addict]

Jaci Burton's The Engagement Arrangement (Boots and Bouquets #2) on sale for $1.99

Spoiler:

What do you do when you catch feelings for your fake fiancé? From New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton comes an accidentally-in-love romance sure to warm your heart.

Brenna Bellini will never get married again. She plans to live out her days as a happy, successful, single woman. When she's chosen to be a bridesmaid in her friend's wedding at the Bellini family vineyard, she's thrilled. That is, until she realizes who else is in the wedding party. Brenna's going to have to spend four days in the company of not only her ex-husband, but also her high school nemesis. She just knows the fact that she's single and alone is going to be rubbed in her face all weekend long. Well, not if Brenna can help it. She's going to find herself a fake fiancé.

Finn Nolan is thrilled to be offered the job. He's had it bad for Brenna ever since he came over from Ireland to live at the vineyard. After falling for Brenna from afar for years, this Irish cowboy is determined to show the woman of his dreams that he is her Mr. Right.

So what does a confirmed never-getting-married-again woman do when the man of her dreams unexpectedly lands right in front of her? Because for the first time, she might not be able to walk away. This time it might be forever.

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FWIW, this was not my favorite of the series. I did buy it though (originally read from library) as it counts toward the PRH rewards.

[apesmom]

Yay, wish list hit. Now I just need #9

Magic Triumphs (Kate Daniels #10) by Ilona Andrews - $1.99

Spoiler:

Kate has come a long way from her origins as a loner taking care of paranormal problems in post-Shift Atlanta. She's made friends and enemies. She's found love and started a family with Curran Lennart, the former Beast Lord. But her magic is too strong for the power players of the world to let her be.

Kate and her father, Roland, currently have an uneasy truce, but when he starts testing her defenses again, she knows that sooner or later, a confrontation is inevitable. The Witch Oracle has begun seeing visions of blood, fire, and human bones. And when a mysterious box is delivered to Kate's doorstep, a threat of war from the ancient enemy who nearly destroyed her family, she knows their time is up.

Kate Daniels sees no other choice but to combine forces with the unlikeliest of allies. She knows betrayal is inevitable. She knows she may not survive the coming battle. But she has to try.

For her child.

For Atlanta.

For the world.

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[library addict]

On sale again for $2.99 (normally $9.99)

Shannon Stacey's Boston Fire Collection Volume 1 (books 1-3)

Spoiler:

Meet the men of Boston Fire in three smoking hot firefighter romances by New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey!


Heat Exchange

Lydia Kincaid left Boston to get away from the firefighting community—her father was a firefighter, her brother’s a firefighter and, more importantly, her ex is a firefighter. But her father needs her help and soon, Lydia finds it hard to resist the familiar comfort—and even harder to resist her brother’s handsome friend Aidan.

Aidan Hunt is a firefighter because of the Kincaid family. He’s had the hots for Lydia for years, but if ever a woman was off-limits to him it’s her. As Aidan and Lydia’s flirtation turns into something more serious, Lydia knows she should be planning her escape. And Aidan can’t imagine walking away from Boston Fire—even for Lydia. The job and the brotherhood are his life; but if he wants Lydia in it, he’ll have to decide who’s first in his heart.

Controlled Burn

Rick Gullotti lives the good life. He fights fires, dates beautiful women, and has great friends. And thanks to helping out the elderly couple who own his building, his rent is low. But when concerns about their health lead him to meet their granddaughter, life starts getting away from him.

Jessica Broussard was unprepared for Boston’s frigid winter and the hot, scruffy firefighter who lives upstairs from her grandparents. At first, Jessica is determined to get back to her comfortable life as quickly as possible. All she has to do is talk her grandparents into selling their monstrosity of a house and moving to a retirement community. But she underestimates Rick’s dedication—and his considerable charm.

Fully Ignited

When Jamie Rutherford takes a temporary assignment as lieutenant of Boston Fire’s Engine 59, she doesn’t anticipate any problems. She’s fairly new to Boston, she knows how to make any firehouse her home. What she’s not prepared for is her reaction to firefighter Scott Kincaid.

Scott is looking for a wife. It’s been a fun ride as a single guy, but he’s tired of being the third wheel, and nearly losing his brother-in-law finally made him realize just how much he wants a family of his own. Hooking up with a fellow firefighter has never been part of Jamie’s plan, but she’s tempted by Scott—even though getting involved with him could tarnish the reputation she’s worked so hard for. And Scott can’t stop thinking about Jamie, despite the fact that she’s his superior and not sticking around.

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[apesmom]

I haven't tried this series yet but it's interested me for a while.

Shattered Bonds (Jane Yellowrock #13) by Faith Hunter - $1.99

Spoiler:

Jane Yellowrock is vampire-killer-for-hire, but her last battle with an ancient arcane enemy has brought her low. She seeks retreat in the Appalachian Mountains to grieve the loss of her friends, and to heal—or to die—from the disease brought on by her magic.

But malevolent elements in the paranormal community still seek to destroy Jane, and a terrifying foe stalks her, even into the safety of the hills. With nowhere to run and her body failing, the rogue-vampire hunter and her inner Beast must discover a way to defeat this new threat, and find a form that gives her a chance to fight another day.

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[library addict]

Also on sale for $2.99 (normally $9.99)

Shannon Stacey's Boston Fire Collection Volume 2 (books 4-6)

Spoiler:

The men of Boston Fire are back and hotter than ever! Book #4-6 in New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey’s series about brave firemen…and the women who turn their lives upside down.

Hot Response (Boston Fire Book #4)

Gavin Boudreau lives for the job, but he also believes in “work hard, play harder.” He’s got plenty of time before settling down becomes a priority. Soft, pretty women who aren’t looking for promises are exactly his type, and he’s comfortable with that. Working with a gorgeous EMT isn’t going to change who he is. But as long days on the job lead to long nights together, Gavin sees just how far temptation will take him—and what happens when the one you thought was all wrong for you turns out to be the person you can’t live without.

Under Control (Boston Fire Book #5)

Veteran firefighter Derek Gilman jumps at the chance to change shifts while staying in the same house. His new schedule means not working Saturdays, which means more time to spend with his two kids. Being a firefighter and a single dad is a lot to juggle. And when fate brings a gorgeous, wealthy woman into his life, he’s pretty sure he can’t handle more than he already is. What would have been a random incident with an attractive stranger becomes something more when a charity event brings them back together. They’re from different sides of the tracks, literally—with friends, family and careers to consider. But as Derek discovers, chemistry doesn’t allow for plans, and love doesn’t bother with logistics.

Flare Up (Boston Fire Book #6)

Nursing a broken heart while everybody around him seems to be drowning in happiness has Grant Cutter wondering whether staying with Engine 59—or even Boston Fire—is in his future. It’s tempting as hell to pack up what fits in his Jeep and hit the road. But then a 911 call brings the woman who shattered his heart back into his life, and he knows he won’t ever be able to fully leave her in his rearview mirror.

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[library addict]

FWIW I installed ADE 2.0 on my Windows 11 laptop today and it works. I did have to install a Microsoft NET something something first. But it linked to the necessary page at Microsoft and installed smoothly.

Need to do some more research before I put Calibre on there.

[Terisa de morgan]

Great to know as Microsoft is pushing me to install Windows 11

[library addict]

Weekly Report:

Read:

• The Grass is Greener by Loretta Hill (A-/5 stars)

Also up to Blaze of Memory in my complete Psy/Changeling series reread.


Purchased:

[apesmom]

This week . . .

Black Hat Bureau by Hailey Edwards

#1 - Black Hat White Witch - 4
World and premise interesting. I'm only annoyed with the author's overuse of one sentence paragraphs, it's distracting.

Phoenix Pack by Suzanne Wright

#1 - Ferral Sins - 3.5
Listened for free on KU. Narration is OK. Just enough story to classify it as paranormal romance vs erotica. Audible is definitely NSFW.

Hellequin Chronicles by Steve McHugh

#1 - Crimes Against Magic - 3
Listened for free on KU. Narration is average. This is Harry Dresden meets Arthurian lore, it's OK but not for me.

Purchased:

[worktolive]

On KDD sale for $0.99 today, the first book in a paranormal women's fiction series that I loved:

Suddenly Psychic by Elizabeth Hunter

Spoiler:

A Paranormal Women's Fiction with a bit of class and a lot of sass, for anyone who feels like age is just a number!

Every woman goes through changes in their forties. Just not… these changes.

Robin Brannon was a normal wife, mom, and antique-shop owner until a brush with death turned her day-to-day life upside down. Now she and her two best friends are seeing things that belong in a fantasy novel. Ghosts. Visions. Omens of doom. Nothing that belongs in the peaceful mountain town they call home.

Added to that, Robin’s marriage is on the rocks, her grandmother’s health is failing, her mother is driving away the customers at her shop, her teenage daughter refuses to get her driver’s license, and her left knee aches every darn morning.

Robin doesn’t have the time, energy, or knees to unearth the secrets buried at the bottom of Glimmer Lake, but fate doesn’t seem to care. Some secrets are just dying to be exposed.

Suddenly Psychic is stand-alone paranormal women’s fiction and the first book in the Glimmer Lake series by USA Today best seller, Elizabeth Hunter, author

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Now $1.99 at Kindle and Kobo US.

From the partially completed Innkeeper web serial on IA's website, it looks as if Bayou Moon provides a lot of back story for the new book, so this is a good chance to pick it up on sale.

Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040895H2
Kindle US/Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0040895H2
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/bayou-moon-2

Originally Posted by sufue

Bayou Moon is the second in the Edge series by Ilona Andrews. It has dropped to £0.99 at Kindle UK.

link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AI5G0ZQ