FREE/BARGAIN - Romance + Discussion - 2016

[Atunah]

Originally Posted by Little.Egret

For the covers, see this thread
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=265438

Start with the omnibus Miles in Love ? as a used pb ?

{edit} You are in the US so also a ebook for $8.99 for two novels and a short.
https://luzme.com/author/Lois+McMast.../Miles+in+Love

No ebooks at less than $7 unless you can find and deal with the free CD

That omnibus has books in that are not listed as read for in either chronological or written order. That is what drives me nuts. I cannot read out of order. I just can't.

I can't read paperback anymore, I need it to be ebook so I can make the font larger so that is out. And at 6.99 per book with not being able to supplement with library, I just can't fit it into my budget. Oddly enough a lot of audio books are available at library by this author, but not ebooks. I can't do audio books so there is that.

It's ok, plenty other stuff out there to read I can afford. Its just the lack of decent sci fi romance that gets me sad sometimes.

[ShortNet]

Many of the Miles books are available legally for free from the fifth imperium site. They were originally given out as part of the CDs from Baen books. It does not include the very latest ones, but it is a good place to start. And legally free is a good price for space opera romance. Here's the link: http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com

Enjoy!

[Atunah]

Originally Posted by ShortNet

Many of the Miles books are available legally for free from the fifth imperium site. They were originally given out as part of the CDs from Baen books. It does not include the very latest ones, but it is a good place to start. And legally free is a good price for space opera romance. Here's the link: http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com

Enjoy!

Thanks, I'll have to dig through that site a bit more tomorrow. At first look I don't see the Bujold titles listed. But its late and I need fresher eyes. I'll have to also figure out how to get ebooks out of an iso.
I don't read straight up sci fi, so all the names are unfamiliar to me. Neat that they do that though.

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by ShortNet

Many of the Miles books are available legally for free from the fifth imperium site.

The Cryoburn CD was pulled from the Fifth Imperium a long time ago at the authors request. It can still be found on a few other sites, but not at the Fifth Imperium or many of the other Baen CD sites.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by worktolive

I love this series, but it definitely isn't for everyone and I always recommend it with reservations. I liked both of the main characters, but with him basically being a vigilante (as well as completely obsessed with her), I imagine this wouldn't appeal to some readers. Personally, I've always loved anti-heroes, so it doesn't bother me.

I love anti-heroes too as long as the heroine is a good girl. This has always appeal to me like in Tiger's eye by Karen Robards or my fav anti hero Ranger with Stephanie Plum. I can also add Brandi and Nick to that list. I'm always looking for that combo because it makes such a good read.

[hannahi]

I'm having problems with the two Harlequin rewards codes that were issued in January when trying to use them on my phone. Anyone else have this problem? Should I wait and try on the computer or are they duds?

[worktolive]

FREE - two SciFi romances by Susan Grant. These are books 2 and 3 in the series. For those of us that are OCD about reading in order, Book 1 was free a few months ago (and will probably drop again )

The Star Prince

Spoiler:

Earth guy Ian Hamilton studying for a finance degree when his mother marries the king of the galaxy. But when his stepfather unexpectedly chooses him as his successor, the new crown prince, Ian is thrust into a world he never envisioned, complicated by a court-load of scheming royals who don't think he belongs there, either. And if that’s not enough, an independent-minded princess-in-peril lands in his arms, on the run from the very laws he’s pledged to uphold. Outmanned and outgunned, he’s a fish out of water. Only allowing himself to be overwhelmed is not an option. It seems that the entire kingdom is hurtling toward war, and he’s the only one who can stop it.

The Star Princess

Spoiler:

Ilana Hamilton isn't an adventurer like her pilot mother, or a diplomat like her do-right brother; she's a brash, fun-loving filmmaker who'd rather work behind the camera than be a "star princess" in front of it. Heiress or not, she's a perfectly normal, single woman...until Prince Ché Vedla crashes into her life.

With six months to choose a bride, the sexy royal wants to sow his wild oats. Ilana can't blame him—but fall for the guy herself? Not a chance! Hotshot pilot or no, Ché is too stuffy, too arrogant, and too old-fashioned. But when he sweeps her off her feet Ilana sees stars, and the higher he takes her the more she wants to fly. If only her heart would stopping asking where she will land.

[Little.Egret]

Originally Posted by worktolive

FREE - two SciFi romances by Susan Grant. These are books 2 and 3 in the series. For those of us that are OCD about reading in order, Book 1 was free a few months ago (and will probably drop again )

The Star Prince

Spoiler:

Earth guy Ian Hamilton studying for a finance degree when his mother marries the king of the galaxy. But when his stepfather unexpectedly chooses him as his successor, the new crown prince, Ian is thrust into a world he never envisioned, complicated by a court-load of scheming royals who don't think he belongs there, either. And if that’s not enough, an independent-minded princess-in-peril lands in his arms, on the run from the very laws he’s pledged to uphold. Outmanned and outgunned, he’s a fish out of water. Only allowing himself to be overwhelmed is not an option. It seems that the entire kingdom is hurtling toward war, and he’s the only one who can stop it.

The Star Princess

Spoiler:

Ilana Hamilton isn't an adventurer like her pilot mother, or a diplomat like her do-right brother; she's a brash, fun-loving filmmaker who'd rather work behind the camera than be a "star princess" in front of it. Heiress or not, she's a perfectly normal, single woman...until Prince Ché Vedla crashes into her life.

With six months to choose a bride, the sexy royal wants to sow his wild oats. Ilana can't blame him—but fall for the guy herself? Not a chance! Hotshot pilot or no, Ché is too stuffy, too arrogant, and too old-fashioned. But when he sweeps her off her feet Ilana sees stars, and the higher he takes her the more she wants to fly. If only her heart would stopping asking where she will land.

Both also free in UK and Canada

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CQG3B8Y/
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CQG3B8Y

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CQPB4UM/
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CQPB4UM/

[hannahi]

I'm having problems with the two Harlequin rewards codes that were issued in January when trying to use them on my phone. Anyone else have this problem? Should I wait and try on the computer or are they duds?

Update: I was able to use one of my codes on the Harlequin full site on my computer. (the other one I'm assuming will also work on the full site, I just haven't redeemed it yet). Surprising that it didn't work on the mobile version. I was on vacation the last week of October when there were all those stackable coupons that totaled 90% off or something and IIRC I used the coupons on my phone without any problems.

[worktolive]

FREE - historical western romance:

Montana Dawn by Caroline Fyffe

Spoiler:

MONTANA DAWN-The McCutcheon Family Series, Book One
VCRW Laurel Wreath Winner, Maggie Finalist, Gayle Wilson Finalist , RWA Golden Heart Finalist

Montana Territory, 1883

When Luke McCutcheon finds Faith Brown about to give birth in her rickety wagon, his first instincts are to ride for help. Instead, he stays and delivers a beautiful baby girl. Unable to leave the pretty young widow and her little son and newborn unprotected in the Montana wilderness, he brings them along on his family's cattle drive, to the absolute delight of the other friendly cowboys.

Luke, third son of Montana's wealthy McCutcheon family, is different from his brothers. As the offspring of a Cheyenne warrior, he carries a chip on his shoulder for all to see. His flashing eyes and handsome face make Faith feel she's stepped into some long-ago tale where men cherish their women--and keep them safe. If only she could trust him! Faith is on the run, and although she's pampered and protected by Luke and his family, she just can't risk the consequences of sharing the details of her past--one that's hunting to take her back to the nightmare she's just escaped. Happy-ever-afters are for fairytales, she reminds herself sternly as her heart feels the warm pull of his. Still, she can't help but dream of a loving family, a home to call her own, a beautiful and bright...Montana Dawn

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by worktolive

FREE - two SciFi romances by Susan Grant. These are books 2 and 3 in the series. For those of us that are OCD about reading in order, Book 1 was free a few months ago (and will probably drop again )

The Star Prince



The Star Princess

Thanks I've been waiting for these. I have book 2 in paperback so it's nice to have them in order to read now. These are old Dorchester titles. I do miss that publisher.

[Atunah]

Loved the 1st book in that series. So hard to find good sci fi romance. And even though they are in KU and I have KU, who knows when they go out of it so I snapped 1 and 2 up.

[Little.Egret]

Originally Posted by Atunah

That omnibus has books in that are not listed as read for in either chronological or written order. That is what drives me nuts. I cannot read out of order. I just can't.

In fact _Miles in Love_ contents is both a chronological and written cluster subset.

But here's Lois McMaster Bujold's own advice on reading order

https://www.goodreads.com/story/show...hef-recommends

[Terisa de morgan]

And, if somebody wants a good mystery novel in a sci-fi environment, "Cetaganda" is a very good example.

[Little.Egret]

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

And, if somebody wants a good mystery novel in a sci-fi environment, "Cetaganda" is a very good example.

I suggest "Komarr" (in Miles in Love) which is more a police procedural.

Lois McMaster Bujold and Patricia C Wrede reported a giggling session over LMB having a secret policeman (ImpSec) as hero.