Free and bargain romance ebooks + Discussion May 2014

[PurpleStar]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I just got a 35% off We miss you coupon.

Only 35%? I think they could give you a better one than that.

[worktolive]

This just went on sale. I'm so excited.

Deeper by Robin York (aka Ruthie Knox). $0.99

[apesmom]

Backlist freebie from Diversion books

Tennessee Bride by Rosanne Bittner (Warner 1998)

Raised in the hills of Tennessee, Emma Simms dreams of the day she’ll escape her life of poverty to start over in the excitement of Knoxville But when her mother dies and she’s left with no one but her stepfather, Luke Simms, her dream abruptly becomes a nightmare. Luke plans to send Emma to Knoxville alright—straight to a notorious brothel.

River Joe, the mysterious Cherokee-raised frontiersman, knew from the first time he set eyes on the beautiful Emma that he had to have her as his own. And one glimpse at the handsome, buckskin-clad stranger ignites the flame of dangerous desire in Emma’s heart.

Their passion could consume them both, but their love could very well save her life.

[apesmom]

Backlist title on sale (couponable at Kobo)

Miss Lacey's Last Fling by Candice Hern (Signet Regency 2001) - $0.99
Kindle | Kobo

Miss Rosalind Lacey has spent all her 26 years in the country, quietly managing the lives of her widowed father and five younger siblings. When she learns she has contracted the illness that killed her mother, she decides to spend her last few months doing all the things she's never had the time or opportunity to experience. With the help of her worldly and notorious aunt, the simple country miss is transformed into a dashing Town sophisticate who cuts a wide and wild swath through London Society. Since she won't be around to face the consequences of her behavior, Miss Lacey does and says exactly what she pleases, even becoming involved with the infamous rake, Max Davenant. It is an exciting and heady time for the one-time country mouse, until she receives a fateful letter bearing news that turns her glittering new world upside down. The ballrooms and gaiety of the London Season form a backdrop for this sparkling tale of a young woman who hasn't lived enough, and a man who's lived too much.

[BelleZora]

Here's a free Candice Hern Regency short story from Amazon: Desperate Measures

Also free at Kobo.

[KyBunnies]

Skip CLOSE TO YOU: Enhanced (Lost Hearts) by Christina Dodd

It has formatting issues, looks like a hacked copy was uploaded to Amazon. No ToC, publishers info, author info, text changes from black to red.

Just returned the copy I purchased

[hannahi]

Skip CLOSE TO YOU: Enhanced (Lost Hearts) by Christina Dodd

It has formatting issues, looks like a hacked copy was uploaded to Amazon. No ToC, publishers info, author info, text changes from black to red.

Just returned the copy I purchased

Thanks for the alert. Makes you wonder what happened --Christina Dodd is no small-time author.

[KyBunnies]

Originally Posted by hannahi

Thanks for the alert. Makes you wonder what happened --Christina Dodd is no small-time author.

It looks like she self-published this one. Maybe she (or someone) uploaded the wrong copy or she just got screwed by who ever did the formatting. Who knows.

I am not going to read something that makes me think of a hacked book. My preference. I want everything in my book

[KyBunnies]

It Had to Be You (Christiansen Family) by Susan May Warren -- currently Free

Published Jan 2014 by Tyndale
Inspirational Romance

Eden Christiansen never imagined her role as her younger brother Owen’s cheerleader would keep her on the sidelines of her own life. Sure, it feels good to be needed, but looking after the reckless NHL rookie leaves little time for Eden to focus on her own career. She dreamed of making a name for herself as a reporter, but is stuck writing obits—and starting to fear she doesn’t have the chops to land a major story. If only someone would step up to mentor Owen . . . but she knows better than to expect help from team veteran and bad-boy enforcer Jace Jacobsen.

Jace has built his career on the infamous reputation of his aggressive behavior—on and off the ice. Now at a crossroads about his future in hockey, that reputation has him trapped. And the guilt-trip he’s getting from Eden Christiansen isn’t making things any easier. But when Owen’s carelessness leads to a career-threatening injury and Eden stumbles upon a story that could be her big break, she and Jace are thrown together . . . and begin to wonder if they belong on the same team after all.

[KyBunnies]

A Brother's Honor (The Grangers) by Brenda Jackson is 99 cents

394 pages

Published May 2013 by Harlequin

The Granger brothers left behind their family's Virginia estate—and the bad memories it holds—years ago. But their dying grandfather's request brings them home: to a failing business, a legacy of secrets and a deathbed promise to make things right.

As the eldest brother, attorney Jace Granger is determined to take responsibility for Granger Aeronautics, his family's failing business. But the years of mismanagement seem impossible to untangle. As CEO, he hires a consultant to turn the company around. Smart, sexy Shana Bradford is the right person for the job—and the right woman to turn Jace's world upside down.

But the passion between them is jeopardized when old secrets begin to emerge. A woman from Jace's past suddenly reappears. And an explosive discovery changes everything Jace thinks he knows about his mother—and his father, who was convicted of her murder.

Jace Granger tried to leave his family history behind once before. But this time he needs to face the past…or risk losing his future.

Three brothers. One legacy. A lifetime of secrets.

[PurpleStar]

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

A Brother's Honor (The Grangers) by Brenda Jackson is 99 cents

394 pages

Published May 2013 by Harlequin

I was just going to post this one! I enjoyed the heck out of this last year and the second book in the series, A Man's Promise, comes out later this month.(May 27th)

[KyBunnies]

Through Time-Whiplash by Claudy Conn is free

this on looks to be self-published but this author was once published by Zebra

Why do second chances have to come with complications?
Trevor, Prince of Lugh, had been thwarted from putting Pestale, the eldest Dark Prince, to death, but now he’s been asked to investigate whether the Dark Prince has evaded punishment. This time, Trevor plans to make sure Pestale is taken care of permanently.
But a simple assignment turns complicated when Trevor finds himself thrown two hundred years into the past, along with Jazmine Decker, a Fios (Fae seer). There they encounter Pestale’s younger brother Hordly, who has evil schemes of his own. Add the Orb of Time, an eleven-year-old orphan with unusual powers, and an encounter with an evil wizard, and Trevor realizes his mission will be anything but simple.
Seelie Queen Aaibhe is at long last enjoying a second chance at happiness. But her love for Morgan LeBlanc, a Milesian, is the ammunition her political rivals have been looking for. Claiming her association with the leader of the Fae’s former enemies makes her unfit to govern, factions within the Council plot to remove her from the throne. Will it lead to civil war?
Can Trevor and Jazmine find the Orb of Time, get back to the present, and stop Hordly and his brothers from unleashing an army of nightmarish monsters on humans and Fae alike? Can Aaibhe and her loyal supporters hold the Council together and keep the Fae united against the Unseelie threat?

[KyBunnies]

It Girl Episode 1 (HarperImpulse RomCom) by Nic Tatano is Free with pre-order

Romantic Comedy

EPISODE 1

Veronica Summer is stuck in the dream job from hell.

The spunky New York reporter is offered the network's morning anchor position, but she doesn't want it because she's a night person. Then the network plays a trump card, promising her the evening anchor chair in three years. So the fiery redhead takes the plunge, with the ultimate gig waiting down the road.

Problem is, that road is filled with two am wake-up calls and the only social life she has is one with bats and raccoons. She quickly realizes she'll never survive the grind and decides the only way out is to get fired by being her snarky self on live television.

And the ratings skyrocket.

Veronica becomes the nation's It Girl, so the network makes her a celebrity contestant on its most popular nighttime dance competition show, Dance Off. While her journalistic credibility is shot to hell by the show's skimpy costumes, she's thrown into close contact with two incredibly attractive men; her dance partner and the show's sarcastic British judge.

And she soon discovers that love is the ultimate gig.

[KyBunnies]

Take Me (Fifth Avenue) by Maisey Yates free with pre-order

Published by Harlequin

Take Me

Where it all began…

As the son of a high-powered attorney, Travis Beringer has never wanted for anything…except the elusive Sydney Davis. But everything changes in an instant with the shocking death of her roommate, Sarah Michaels, and suddenly Sydney is in his arms, desperately seeking oblivion.

Encased within a sensual web of desire, Travis and Sydney delight in every erotic touch they've fought for so long. But what will happen when the dust has settled and the harsh light of day ushers in a reality neither is prepared to face?

[KyBunnies]

TRISTAN: FINDING HOPE by Jessica Sorensen is free with Pre-order

states it is a short story / also no cover available

Published by Hachette

TRISTAN: FINDING HOPE

Tristan has always felt like a ghost. After a painful loss, he became all but invisible to his grieving family. So he dove headfirst into a dangerous life, sinking deeper until he felt he could disappear-and almost did. Though Tristan survived, staying on track is a 24/7 battle he's not sure he wants to fight.

Then Tristan meets Avery, the girl with purple streaks in her hair and tattoos like secrets, waiting to be uncovered. Her smile is warm and inviting, but her sad, hazel eyes tell a different story. And the strangest part is-she can really see him. A girl like that might just keep Tristan out of the darkness . . . or pull him right back in.