Free and bargain romances in August 2013

[apesmom]

I've still got 4-45% and a stack of 35% Kobo codes. Anyone want any? Will likely expire over the next day or 2.

[hannahi]

I use ebates when shopping at Kobo. I think it gives you an even better return than Swagbucks (10% of your purchase at the moment).
I would love a 45% off and a 35% off code if you can spare one.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by apesmom

Hey fellow Swagbuckers, did you know Kobo was one of their reward stores? Supposedly they pay 4SB per dollar spent at Kobo. I've yet to see any rewards for shopping but I gave it a try.

Edit: I also just noticed they have Kobo e-Gift Cards in their rewards store. I wonder if they can actually fulfill them now that Kobo isn't offering them on their own site?

I've tried the Shop & Earn at Kobo it no works. I didn't think I spent enough to bother support with it.

I've also wonder that about their Kobo ecards. Right now just sticking with Amazon as I know they will work. You can always go with PayPal cards that will work with Kobo as they accept PayPal.

[Blossom]

Free @ Amazon


A Lasting Love by Mary Tate Engels

Try, Try Again by Ruth Logan Herne
Inspirational Romance

Indies:

Rafe's Redemption by Jennifer Jakes
2010 RWA Golden Heart Finalist in the Historical category

Twice In A Lifetime by Jennifer Jakes

[library addict]

Originally Posted by apesmom

Hey fellow Swagbuckers, did you know Kobo was one of their reward stores? Supposedly they pay 4SB per dollar spent at Kobo. I've yet to see any rewards for shopping but I gave it a try.

Edit: I also just noticed they have Kobo e-Gift Cards in their rewards store. I wonder if they can actually fulfill them now that Kobo isn't offering them on their own site?

I didn't realise that. Thanks for the heads up. (Man I spent a bunch of money there over the weekend too )

[AnemicOak]

Samhain's featured titles for August.

Receive 30% off this month's featured titles with coupon code "SCHOOLDAYS" (Exp. 8/31/13 Midnight EST)

Remember the code stacks with the new release/pre-order discount.


Golden Girl by Anne Beverley

Lights! Camera! Sadness…

Most girls would jump at the opportunity to model for a brand new cosmetics line, but Lisa Morgan is different. She resists being the “face” of Golden Girl until she learns it’s the only way she can save the career of the man she has come to love.

Within days her new and glamorous lifestyle leads her into a web of jealousy and competition that she doesn’t understand. The man she loves is fighting with another for power over the company, while the old man in charge prepares to die. And when Lisa realizes that his last wish is to see the Golden Girl campaign succeed, she knows she’ll never be able to back out of the agreement, even though it is tearing her apart.

This Retro Romance reprint was originally published in 1983 by Sapphire Romance.

Hope Springs by Jayne Rylon & Mari Carr

What will grow from the seeds of desire?

Compass Girls, Book 2

Hope Compton never considered her parents’ unconventional relationship a dangerous thing. Until, after a few too many drinks in a crowded bar, she admits her desire for a ménage to her college boyfriend—and uninvited guests try to turn her fantasy into a nightmare.

When Wyatt catches some thugs harassing the pretty daughter of his bosses, he doesn’t hesitate to call on his partner Clayton to kick some asses. But then he realizes what a temptation the sweet, sheltered Hope presents. Especially her naughty wish to unleash her inner vixen—with both of them.

Hope has no doubt her playmates want to fulfill her every desire, but something’s holding them back. She has an idea what those somethings are. With luck, and a little help from her Compass cousins to hold her fathers off, she’ll find what she needs in the shadows of the past—and convince them she’s found two men of her own who are worthy of her love.

Product Warnings
Compass books bring love in every direction and every season. But not all of life’s moments are filled with joy. Take the good with the bad, and the steamy.

A Long, Hot Summer by Delilah Devlin

One shared past. One weekend to make things right—and make it last forever.

The TripleHorn Brand, Book 3

Sarah Colby has never quite managed to shake off the emotional scars her ex-husband left behind. Nor has she been able to shed the shame of the one indiscretion that still haunts her memories.

When she asks the Triplehorn Ranch for help to move her cattle to an auction, the man they send has her working double-time to shore up the walls around her heart. He’s older now, harder—and hotter—but he’s the same Tommy Triplehorn she couldn’t resist all those years ago.

Tommy couldn’t be happier that his brothers have settled down, but he’s feeling a little smothered by all the domesticity. At the same time, carousing and drinking no longer appeal—and he thinks he knows why. Sarah Colby.

He’s waited too long for her to get over being ashamed of what they shared. He’s old enough to know what he wants. It’s her, and he’s going to use every second of their time together to dismantle her resistance. Even if he has to call in a little backup.

Product Warnings
A cowboy on a mission to prove to the woman he loves that the only number that matters is the number of fantasies he’s willing to fulfill—even if it means sharing her for a night.

The Corrupt Compte by Edie Harris

A word from her lips can bring him to his knees.

The Bourbon Boys Quartet, Book 1

Gaspard Toussaint is known throughout 1820 French society as the “molly comte”, a foppish throw pillow of an aristocrat. But his entire life is a twisted mass of secrets and lies as a spy for the Crown. His final covert act will have him fleeing his broken country forever…but before he can escape, he needs the power and safety that only money can provide. And no one has more money than English heiress Claudia Pascale.

The only child of a wealthy tradesman, Claudia has continually failed to catch a husband—due in large part to her uncontrollable stutter. Spurned by a dashing French lieutenant and desperate to escape her parents’ household, she joins forces with the seemingly harmless Gaspard to learn how to properly ensnare a spouse: through seduction.

All too soon, Gaspard’s lessons in delicious domination and sinful submission make Claudia suspicious that he is not what everyone believes him to be. And Gaspard realizes his quest to possess her is becoming less about her dowry…and more about the woman herself.

Product Warnings
Contains an aggressive Frenchman with extremely loose morals, a determined heiress who can’t refuse a dare, and bedroom games where boundaries were made to be crossed.

Diamond Dust by Vivian Arend

She can’t shift, but she can shake their world.

Takhini Wolves, Book 3

Caroline Bradley is having one hell of a week. Her wolf lover has sniffed out his mate, making her an instant free agent. Not only that, Takhini territory has been overrun with aggressive bear-shifters electing a clan leader, and the wolf pack is feeling the effects—pushing her diplomatic skills to the limit.

Tyler Harrison is a grizzly on a mission. If he’s going to win the majority of the bears’ votes, he needs one final thing: a female companion. The only woman in town with influence over wolves, humans, and more bears than he’d like to admit, is Caroline.

Despite the sexual pull between them, though, Tyler’s not seeking a permanent relationship. And Caroline isn’t looking to be anyone else’s political pawn. But she should have remembered that when shifters are involved, changes happen in the blink of an eye.

Product Warnings
Billionaire bear hero plus kick-ass human heroine equals a sexually volatile power struggle. Get ready for what might be the naughtiest game of tag that’s ever been played in the great outdoors.

Burn With Me by R.G. Alexander

She walks a tightrope between light and dark. Danger and passion. Obsession and love…

Fireborne, Book 1

Aziza Jane Stewart is living on borrowed time, and making a few mistakes in London seems like a good way to go out with a bang. But when two compelling strangers draw her into an ancient conflict, she realizes her curse isn’t about death at all…it’s about the power within her.

The sexy giant following her says he can smell trouble on her skin, the smokeless fire and magic of the demons he was born and bred to hunt. Brandon may be an enforcer, but his reaction to her is anything but adversarial. Ram, her new Jinn shadow, will do whatever it takes to come between them, and he’s just as hard for Aziza to resist.

When her dark family legacy burns to the surface, whom can Aziza trust? The alpha male who pushes all her hot buttons, the Jinn who seduces her in dreams, or the emerging Fireborne within? As danger circles closer, she must learn to embrace her newfound powers—and trust someone with her heart—before she becomes the final casualty.

Product Warnings
Explicit content, magic, danger, voyeurism, chains, a secret ménage and carnal deeds of devilish debauchery at every other turn. Basically…fasten your seatbelts and get ready to burn.

From the Ashes by Daisy Harris

He wanted a boyfriend. What he got was a hero.

Fire and Rain, Book 1

When an accident burns down Jesse’s apartment, he’s left broke and homeless, with a giant dog and a college schedule he can’t afford to maintain. And no family who’s willing to take him in.

Lucky for him, a sexy fireman offers him a place to stay. The drawback? The fireman’s big Latino family lives next door, and they don’t know their son is gay.

Tomas’s parents made their way in America with hard work and by accepting help when it was offered, so he won’t let Jesse drop out of school just so he can afford a place to live. Besides, Jesse’s the perfect roommate—funny, sweet and breathtakingly cute. He climbs into Tomas’s bed and tugs at his heart. Until Jesse starts pushing for more.

Their passion enflames their bodies but threatens to crush Tomas’s family. Tomas is willing to fight for Jesse, but after losing everything, Jesse isn’t sure he can bear to risk his one remaining possession—his heart.

Product Warnings
Contains an angry older brother, judgmental best friends, a slobbering bull mastiff, and enough red-hot gay loving to make a porn star blush.

Also horror title Oak Hollow by Kristopher Rufty

[Blue2u]

Picked up 3 $.99 deals today, only the first was on my wishlist. Took a chance on the other 2, previewed a few pages of each and seemed interesting. *click buy*

Love Square - Jessica Ingro
blurb: This novel contains graphic sexual content and strong language. It is intended for mature readers.

A love triangle gone bad...

He was the one guy I couldn't get enough of. One look from him would make me melt. He was the one I always wanted to love me, but always seemed so far away. Now he stands before me and he's turning my world upside down.

At one time I would have done anything to be close to him. But will that anything include betraying the man I pledged myself to and that loves me faithfully?

Samantha Monroe had it all. Or at least everyone thought she did. A career on the rise, a gorgeous husband, great friends and a beautiful home. So why does she feel so alone and empty? When she reconnects with an old flame, lines are tested and compromises made in a quest for happiness.

Jacob Matthews always wondered what happened to Sam Monroe. When fate brings them together after all these years, he can't help but wonder if its meant to be. But when he meets his perfect woman, there is no doubt in his mind she's his soul mate.

Will the search for happiness cost them everything or will their love square show them what really matters?

Freefall - Tess Oliver
blurb: Caution: This title contains strong language, alcohol use, violence, and sexual situations.

After leaving high school, with a hard won diploma and the title of most likely to break hearts, Alexander "Nix" Pierce has left his wild, out of control years mostly behind him. A small inheritance from his grandfather has given him the funds to open up his tattoo shop, Freefall, and he has started to pull his life together. Aside from trying to keep his best friend, Dray, from killing himself in the fight ring, and his slight obsession with a pin-up model he's never met, Nix's life is going smoothly . . . until Scotlyn James, the object of his obsession, walks into his shop.

Ever since a tragic accident killed her family and left her alone in the world, Scotlyn James hasn't spoken one word. Up until now she didn't care that she had no way of talking to people. Her awful aunt would never have listened, and Lincoln Hammond the arrogant, selfish man who pulled her from the streets of Los Angeles wouldn't hear her words if she could speak. But when Lincoln insists she get a tattoo to cover up a scar on her side, Scotlyn meets the artist, Nix Pierce. And now she longs for her voice. Now she has found someone who will hear her.

Trust Me by Melanie Walker [indy, admired her blurb in preview about editing it herself]
blurb: This is not your typical New Adult Romance and weighs on a darker and more erotic side to the New Adult genre. This book is intended for Adults 18 and over due to graphic scenes involving sex, language, rape, violence, drinking and drugs Full length novel with an HEA ending.


Carrie Beckett knew fear. Pain, Anger, Terror…she also knew Trust.
After escaping a fate that is worse than death Carrie and Noah settle in Gig Harbor with the taste of freedom on the tip of their tongues. Years of abuse so severe, left them both wounded, careful but stronger than life gave them credit for. They knew to trust one another above all things, promising then and there they would never look back...
The summer before her final year at UW Carrie agrees to a date with her long time crush who happens to be her brother Noah’s best friend Chad Blake. The tattooed and sexy as sin front-man for rock band Thick as Thieves and the crowned King of Gig Harbor’s bad boys, Chad is a known for a good time, great music, killer tats and a sweet goodbye the morning after... as long as the girl knows the score. Everything he is, is everything Noah wants her far away from.
Chad has wanted his best friends sister since she was eighteen but stayed away after Noah warned him that Carrie was off limits. Having been burned in the past, Chad focused on his day job as a tattoo artist and his dream of making it big with his band Thick as Thieves; keeping his bed warm until he had the chance to get Carrie Beckett there and never let her leave.
Noah sheltered Carrie as best he could, keeping her as far from his personal life and Chad Blake as he could. He wanted nothing but happiness and freedom for the sister he watched suffer day in and day out.
But Carrie is innocent and smart, strong willed with a sassy mouth, all the things Chad loves about her and refuses to deny himself of anymore.
Risking it all on a whim, he shows up and asks Carrie to go “All In” and betray her brother for a chance to be together.
Carrie is brought into the world of parties, concerts, fangirls and sex- that force her to face the memories of her past in order to move on with Chad as her future.
Knowing that love is a reward, trust, a gift, Carrie and Chad fall with a passion so strong, it threatens to break them both. They will battle back all the bad things in life for just a second of good and all the insecurities will come to an explosive head that may just destroy them both

[koland]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Indies:

Rafe's Redemption by Jennifer Jakes
2010 RWA Golden Heart Finalist in the Historical category

Now small press, with Wild Rose (at least one paperback edition, anyway).

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by koland

Now small press, with Wild Rose (at least one paperback edition, anyway).

I think she was with them for a short time then left as the latest edition is published by her.

Edit: I did not know this but just read she is Kim Killion's assistant.

[laurla]

Originally Posted by Blue2u

Picked up 3 $.99 deals today, only the first was on my wishlist. Took a chance on the other 2, previewed a few pages of each and seemed interesting. *click buy*

Love Square - Jessica Ingro

I saw this one too but just wasn't sure. I know it's only .99 but...

Spoiler:

I just don't think I can do infidelity - at least not as the basis of the plot. The reviews seemed good though. Usually with these storylines you get people coming out of the woodwork about how awful the book was/is because it's about cheating...yet from what I read in the reviews, the book is done well. If you can get past the cheating

You'll have to let me know how you liked it

[luv2readnohio]

$1.99 pre-order -- Midsummer Night by Deanna Raybourn -- a novella that takes place during Lady Julia Grey & Nicholas Brisbane's wedding.
Midsummer Night

[koland]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I think she was with them for a short time then left as the latest edition is published by her.

Edit: I did not know this but just read she is Kim Killion's assistant.

I see now - it was published there, but she has now released both ebook and paperback herself.

So ... technically backlist, right? Just not with a large publisher.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by koland

I see now - it was published there, but she has now released both ebook and paperback herself.

So ... technically backlist, right? Just not with a large publisher.

Yeah technically, it doesn't hurt that she was a GH finalist and is Kim Killion's assistant.

[Kiya]

Originally Posted by library addict

Also FYI for anyone who bought Colby Hodge's Stargazer check your copy. The one I bought from Kobo was a formatting nightmare. Chapters four and five were missing and chapter headings appeared in the middle of paragraphs. I ended up just deleting it and Kobo gave me a refund.

FYI, I contacted Colby Hodge about this problem and she told me that all that is missing are chapter heading and that she will fix the problem. The text of the book is all there, but the formatting is all messed up. I will see if Kobo will update the book when she fix it and let us have the fixed copy. I do not know how this is working, since it is the first time I had such problem. If not, I will accept the refund and by the book later, or maybe I will get it from Amazon.

Does anyone know if they will update the book when the author fix it? What do you think is better, accept the refund or wait for the fix?

[library addict]

Originally Posted by Kiya

FYI, I contacted Colby Hodge about this problem and she told me that all that is missing are chapter heading and that she will fix the problem. The text of the book is all there, but the formatting is all messed up. I will see if Kobo will update the book when she fix it and let us have the fixed copy. I do not know how this is working, since it is the first time I had such problem. If not, I will accept the refund and by the book later, or maybe I will get it from Amazon.

Does anyone know if they will update the book when the author fix it? What do you think is better, accept the refund or wait for the fix?

I took the rebate and will rebuy it when/if the release date gets updated so I know for sure it's a corrected copy. I only paid 69¢ so it's not like a lot of money to get back. But who knows how long before it really gets straightened out.