Free and bargain romance ebooks + Discussion May 2014

[apesmom]

Loveswept price drops

Tempting a Devil (The Saint's Devil #2) by Samantha Kane - $0.99
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As wealthy and beautiful as she is desperate, Harriet Mercer can have any man she wants—which makes picking the worst of the lot quite easy. By convincing the ton she is a ruined woman, Harry hopes to outwit the greedy, conniving cad blackmailing her into a loveless marriage. Roger Templeton is a rogue with a scandalous reputation, no expectations, and no shame. He is perfect for Harry’s fall from grace. Her brazen attempts at a very public seduction are delightful fodder for gossip . . . and pure torment for Roger.

With his pockets as empty as his heart, Roger is in no mood for games and decides to show Harry how foolish it is to tempt a devil. But behind her mesmerizing golden eyes, he sees something unexpected: a woman in trouble. Her scandalous behavior would be amusing if he wasn’t captivated by her lush, curvaceous beauty. Worse, every libertine bone in his body has turned traitorously noble. Only a rake would seduce her. But only a gentleman in love can save her.

Hero of My Heart by Megan Frampton - $0.99
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When Mary Smith’s corrupt, debt-ridden brother drags her to a seedy pub to sell her virtue to the highest bidder, Alasdair Thornham leaps to the rescue. Of course the marquess is far from perfect husband material. Although he is exceedingly handsome, with a perfect, strong body, chiseled jaw, and piercing green eyes, Alasdair is also too fond of opium, preferring delirium to reality. Still, he has come to Mary’s aid, and now she intends to return the favor. She will show him that he is not evil, just troubled.

Mary was a damsel in need of a hero, but Alasdair’s plan is shortsighted. He never foresaw her desire to save him from himself. Alasdair is quite at home in his private torment, until this angel proves that a heart still beats in his broken soul. The devil may have kept her from hell, but will Mary’s good intentions lead them back to the brink—or to heaven in each other’s arms?

[apesmom]

Cosmo Red Hot Reads (Harlequin) price drop

Misbehaving by Tiffany Reisz [novella - 30358 words] - $0.99
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Wanted: Adventurous, open-minded man willing to try…anything…

As a popular sex blogger, Beatriz gets paid to have orgasms. So being on deadline the week of her sister's wedding isn't as rough as it sounds. There's just one hitch: Bea's assignment is to write a review of a sex position manual, but she doesn't have a plus-one to play with.

The good news: Ben, the one who got away back in college, is also attending stag—and he's as temptingly gorgeous as ever.

The bad news: Ben turned down Bea's offer of graduation-night sex five years ago.

The best news: He's not planning on making the same mistake twice….

[apesmom]

Originally Posted by library addict

I only purchased one book this week

Read:And I'm probbaly nuts, but even though I just finished rereading the entire series I reread Slave to Sensation again. I plan to fully re-reread all of the ones I like most and just skim the parts of the rest of the series where I didn't love the romance (and just read the rebellion stuff and the bits with my favorite characters). I figure another jaunt through the series will tide me over until June 3rd and Shield of Winter

What are you going to read after you finish Shield of Winter?

[library addict]

Originally Posted by apesmom

What are you going to read after you finish Shield of Winter?

I plan to read Christine Feehan's Air Bound which was delayed from last year. It comes out this Tuesday, but I will no doubt wait to read it. I know it is pathetic as I have a gazillion new-to-me books in my TBR pile, just nothing is catching my interest at the moment.

[apesmom]

Originally Posted by library addict

I plan to read Christine Feehan's Air Bound which was delayed from last year. It comes out this Tuesday, but I will no doubt wait to read it. I know it is pathetic as I have a gazillion new-to-me books in my TBR pile, just nothing is catching my interest at the moment.

I'm looking forward to the last Outlander book. I've been reading that series for almost 20 years! Considering the size of the books I might need another 20 years to get through it again.

Going to need another Kobo contest next month!

[apesmom]

I just picked up this 5 book sports themed bundle for $0.99. One of the books was on one of my wish lists so it was a deal for me.

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Heart of a Champion

He’s impossible to resist…with a ripped body and a heart of a champion…Valued at over $20, take advantage of the introductory price - just .99 thru 06/20/14.

Romance and athletic heroism combine in this ultimate boxed set containing five full-length sports romances by popular authors Cassandra Carr, Kelly Jamieson, Morgan Kearns, Roz Lee and Chanta Rand.

Enjoy football, baseball and hockey heroes in Should've Known Better, Offside, In It To Win It, Inside Heat and The Highest Bidder.

Should've Known Better (Storm Series, #1) by Cassandra Carr - Sarah Jenkins, a math geek and hockey fanatic, is thrilled when the NHL hires her as an advisor for the Buffalo Storm. She meets Sebastian St. Amant, a young hockey player looking to make the jump from the minors to the big leagues. When Sarah and Sebastian meet, sparks immediately fly. A relationship is out of the question—Sarah’s an influential staff member and Sebastian’s a player, not to mention over ten years her junior. But the impossible becomes the necessary when they can no longer fight their attraction. Will they weather the storm, or should they have known better?

Offside (Heller Brothers, #5) by Kelly Jamieson - Honey Holbrook’s attention-grabbing antics were tabloid fodder for years. Now she’s trying to leave her past behind her and make a new life for herself. Matt Heller is recovering from a serious injury that changed his whole outlook on life, determined to resume his hockey career. Neither of them are happy to be working together again after their wild and wicked fling eight years ago ended badly...

In It To Win It (Deadlines & Diamonds, #2) by Morgan Kearns - Back in the day, ‘Plain Jane’ Alexander blended into the background, content to watch from the sidelines while Grayson Pierce soaked up the spotlight. Content until he broke her heart. Bitter, she did the college thing, came out of her shell, and never looked back. Grayson loves baseball. It was his pastime in high school, his passion in college, and now…his career. However baseball isn’t the only thing in Grayson’s heart. He likes fast cars, loose women and expensive liquor. When her job as a Sportscaster sends her to Grayson’s doorstep, she realizes that not everything is as it appears.

Inside Heat (Mustangs Baseball, #1) by Roz Lee - Jeff and Jason are at the top of their game. Jeff is the Texas Mustangs’ closer, revered throughout the Major League for throwing inside heat, while his twin brother Jason is the team’s starting catcher and star hitter. The two have always shared more than their identical DNA, so when they meet Megan, it’s no wonder they both want her.
Megan doesn’t know baseball, but she does know a sexy guy when she sees one - or two. When a potentially career-ending injury sidelines Jeff, his ego takes a hit, too. Megan finds herself on the outside – the dirty little secret. It doesn’t help that Jeff has gotten the wrong impression about her and his brother. It’s all fun and games until someone falls in love.

The Highest Bidder by Chanta Rand - Quarterback Tristan Rexford is a hunter both on and off the football field. With a seven-figure income, a dazzling smile, and a body resembling Michelangelo’s David, he’s every woman’s fantasy.
But Doctor Alexa Kennedy barely has time for her patients, much less fantasies. When it comes to men, she’s short on patience and long on disappointment. When one of the hospital’s board members attends a charity benefit and ends up with the winning bid for a date with Tristan, Alexa is chosen to escort him.
They share a night of passion before Tristan retreats to his glamorous world, leaving her aching for more. Alexa tells herself it was all in the name of charity. She’s too sensible to fall for someone like Tristan. Or is she?

[Tattncat]

Just checking in, myself. Not much activity since I spent my BN credit, been busy reading the Motor Home for travel. However, I did purchase one book - Entice by Rachel Van Dyken ( Awesome book by the way) .

Meanwhile, I have been working my way through some of my TBRs. I usually keep my Historicals within known authors and have until now avoided the mistoricals some of you have already mentioned. I ran across one this last week. I found the speech pattern errors most disapointing.

[Amy_k]

Hearts out of Time Bundle for $0.99


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Enter into worlds of passion where fated heroines and steadfast heroes fall into loves so great not even time can tear them apart.

A special-edition bundle of 4 full-length novels and 2 novellas — all standalone reads — by some of the most popular authors writing romance and time travel today.

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RETURN OF THE ROSE - Theresa Ragan

With one of twin sisters dying, the Witch of Devonshire transports the ailing babe from Medieval England to the 20th century. Twenty-four years later, Morgan is whisked back again. Mistaken for her twin, Amanda, Morgan is forced to marry King Henry’s favored knight, the Lord of Braddock Hall. Abandoned by his mother and unloved by his father, Derek Vanguard has a heart so cold only one woman can melt it — if she can accept that this is the time where she belongs.
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EVERYTHING IN ITS TIME (Time After Time Series) - Dee Davis

Eight years ago while vacationing in Scotland, Katherine St. Claire shared a glorious night of passion with a stranger, who promptly disappeared come morning. In the 15th century, Iain Mackintosh remains haunted by the memory of his greatest love who vanished, leaving behind only a cairngorm earring as proof she was ever there. Iain’s family pressures him to forge a sensible marriage. Then Katherine suddenly returns to him and reveals where — and when — she’s from...
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HOUR OF THE ROSE (A Draycott Abbey Novel) - Christina Skye

Archeologist Kelly Hamilton follows a trail of secrets to the hauntingly beautiful Draycott Abbey, tracking a priceless sword. Ex-Royal Marine Michael Burke only wants Kelly gone. But in the nights that follow, Kelly's gift of second sight tells her this man is no stranger. She has known him long before: as his ardent lover... Soon the two are caught in a sensuous spell of white-hot desire. And all the while an old and dangerous enemy waits to strike.
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FALLEN (A Draycott Abbey Novella) - Christina Skye

In a night of dreams and danger, a Crusader knight is torn from the past on a mission of honor — and deadly revenge. Only through magic can he protect the innocence of a stubborn woman who has learned to trust no one. While the deadly fog of a London graveyard closes around them, they will fight an eternal desire and test the strength of their trust — even as their oldest enemy plots their demise.
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OUT OF TIME (Out of Time Series) - Monique Martin

When an accident transports Professor Simon Cross and his assistant, Elizabeth, to 1920s Manhattan, he runs straight into proof of the supernatural he's been searching for and a romantic entanglement he's been avoiding. Simon and Elizabeth's relationship is tested by demons real and imagined, for more than mobsters are vying for power in the city's speakeasies. Then a local kingpin with a dark secret sets his sights on Elizabeth, putting them in a fight for their lives.
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BESIEGED HEART (No Ordinary Lovers Novella Collection) - Jennifer Blake

If the castle falls to the siege of vicious Baron Ewloe, so will Princess Mara. Her trusted adviser and wizard offers to meet the baron in ritual combat, but she cannot send him to certain death. Rayne knows he can defeat the baron if Mara will make him her champion instead of sacrificing herself to save her people. If she must surrender to someone, Rayne vows it will be to him — and transports her to the future to achieve it. But will she forgive him afterward?

[auntykatkat]

Originally Posted by Amy_k

Hearts out of Time Bundle for $0.99


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OH YEA!!! Time-Travel!!!

Auntykatkat

[apesmom]

I'm not sure but it looks like Google Play is discounting all Hachette books priced $3.99 or higher by 25%. According to my Kristen Ashley wishlist, Amazon has started price matching some of them.

I noticed this Hachette boxset now available for $2.99. It's a 6/3 pre-order so you won't find it on Amazon for now. Note: most of these have previously been on sale of $0.99-$1.99 at one time or another so check your libraries.

Tall, Dark, and Cowboy Box Set - $2.99

SOMEBODY LIKE YOU (Maverick Junction #1) by Lynnette Austin: Cash thought he had plenty of time to find the right woman-until he learns that he must marry soon or lose his family's Texas farm. When Boston beauty Annelise enters his life, Cash wonders if she's what he's been looking for all along.

AIN'T MISBEHAVING (Everson, Texas #1)by Molly Cannon: After her ex-husband leaves her for another woman, Marla Jean won't settle for another lonely night. And her childhood crush, Jake, may just be the right man to help make this good girl go a little bad.

THE SWEET SPOT (Sweet on a Cowboy #1) by Laura Drake: Charla Rae thought she was over her ex-husband-they'd both been through too much together. But when the championship bull rider comes back into town and offers to help with her ranch, will he also convince her to give their love a second chance?

LOOKING FOR TROUBLE (Trouble #1) by Erin Kern: Fleeing her rich, overbearing family, Avery makes her way to Trouble, Wyoming. She soon tries things the old Avery wouldn't dare, like having a sizzling affair with her sexy new boss, Noah-and discovering he's just the kind of trouble she needs.

GOING COWBOY CRAZY (Deep in the Heart of TX #1) by Katie Lane: When Faith is mistaken for her identical twin sister in Bramble, Texas, there's bound to be trouble-especially with her sister's ex-boyfriend Slate.

MONTANA LEGACY (McCords #1) by R. C. Ryan: When Amy left Jesse, she broke his heart. Now she's back in town and stirs his old desires, even as she promises to help him find his family's gold. But under the prairie skies an unseen enemy is closing in to threaten their love-and their lives.

Approx. 500,000 words.

[AnemicOak]

The Dark-Hunters (The Collection Thus Far) discussed earlier is back down to $19.99 at Amazon US and Google. Still $147.82 at B&N.

[apesmom]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

The Dark-Hunters (The Collection Thus Far) discussed earlier is back down to $19.99 at Amazon US and Google. Still $147.82 at B&N.

Oh noes! Now I have to decide again.

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by apesmom

Oh noes! Now I have to decide again.

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[Blossom]

Originally Posted by apesmom

Oh noes! Now I have to decide again.

LOL I want them too but I need too many things for the new place at the moment.

[worktolive]

I don't think this has been posted and I think it's only free for the weekend:

Mine To Take by Cynthia Eden - romantic suspense