FREE/BARGAIN - Romance + Discussion - 2015

[Blossom]

Some sad news I just found out Bertrice Small passed away today at the age of 77.
We just lost an incredible writer who pioneered the way for many romance authors today. I have almost every books of hers. No one can paint picture with words the way she could.

[library addict]

Sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

[basschick]

oh, that's so sad. her writing was awesome, and she did so much for romance books over the years...

[ATDrake]

Free again from the author via KDP Select @ Amazon:

The Selfless Sister by Shirley Kennedy, an f/m Regency historical romance with mystery elements originally out from Signet in 2000.

Lucinda Linley has seen five of her six sisters marry. She always stepped aside as the younger girls made their matches, refusing her own suitors for the good of her siblings. Now, with her father’s money spent on too many dowries, she knows a suitable match is unlikely.
When she meets Douglas Wyndham—the outcast lord of Ravensbrook—she finds her heart leaping with excitement. And Douglas can hardly contain himself in the presence of this woman who shines brighter than the most refined of London’s ladies.

But the mystery of a missing little girl divides the two families. A twenty-five-year-old tragedy that’s never been solved has hung like a dark cloud over Douglas’s entire life. And so, after all the sacrifices she made for her sisters, Lucinda must fight for her own greatest passion. Against all odds, can she, herself, solve the mystery? If she can, she will heal the rift between two rival families, and clear the way for a lifetime of happiness with the man she loves.

[ATDrake]

Free from the author via KDP Select @ Amazon:

Trust Me by L. A. Witt, 2nd in her Cover Me series of m/m romantic suspenses, this installment starring a homicide detective who begins to suspect his boyfriend of committing a series of grisly murders. This is apparently self-pub, but Witt is a much-published Samhain and Dreamspinner Press author.

On the scene of a multiple murder that’s grisly even for a veteran homicide detective, Brian Clifton is stunned when one of the victims bears an uncanny resemblance to his boyfriend, James. As the similarities keep piling up, so do the bodies… and the evidence pointing to James as the killer.

Since long before the shooting, James has been dishonest. He’s been evasive. Oh, and there’s that minor detail he withheld from Brian about being a gambling-addicted drug dealer.

James may not be the best boyfriend in the world, but he begs Brian to believe he’s no killer. In fact, whoever did pull the trigger undoubtedly wants to finish what they started, and Brian is the only one James trusts to keep him safe.

But how much is Brian willing to risk to protect a man he may not even know?

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by ATDrake

Free from the author via KDP Select @ Amazon:

Trust Me by L. A. Witt, 2nd in her Cover Me series of m/m romantic suspenses, this installment starring a homicide detective who begins to suspect his boyfriend of committing a series of grisly murders. This is apparently self-pub, but Witt is a much-published Samhain and Dreamspinner Press author.

On the scene of a multiple murder that’s grisly even for a veteran homicide detective, Brian Clifton is stunned when one of the victims bears an uncanny resemblance to his boyfriend, James. As the similarities keep piling up, so do the bodies… and the evidence pointing to James as the killer.

Since long before the shooting, James has been dishonest. He’s been evasive. Oh, and there’s that minor detail he withheld from Brian about being a gambling-addicted drug dealer.

James may not be the best boyfriend in the world, but he begs Brian to believe he’s no killer. In fact, whoever did pull the trigger undoubtedly wants to finish what they started, and Brian is the only one James trusts to keep him safe.

But how much is Brian willing to risk to protect a man he may not even know?

Also free is book 1, Cover Me

[Blue2u]

MC, Free, Precarious - Bella Jewel

Spoiler:

From USA Today and Amazon Top 15 Bestselling Author, Bella Jewel.

In darkness, we find danger. In danger, I find Beau.

Ash is a prison guard, she's tough, she's strong and she never backs away from a fight. She takes her job seriously, she takes her training seriously, and everything in her life goes as planned.

Until the day he is brought into the prison.

She'll never forget meeting Beau 'Krypt' Dawson for the first time. He's a member of the Jokers' Wrath MC and it is said he killed an innocent family in the middle of a cafe, in cold blood.

Deranged. Crazy. Psychotic.

All those words describe the infamous Krypt, but Ash suspects there's far more to the quiet man than meets the eye. Secrets are being hidden by the club, information is being kept under wraps. Krypt is silent for a reason.

Ash is desperate to know that reason.

Continually fighting, Krypt is transferred to a high security prison. Ash is in charge. She's always prepared, always alert. Not even her skills will stop the club from ambushing them and taking back Krypt. Only Ash ends up right in the middle of it.

They take her, too.

Now she's stuck with a Motorcycle Club who are determined not to let her go. She's too much of a risk. Until the situation can be sorted, they send her and Krypt into the mountains together....alone.

The dark, sexy, handsome biker will crawl into her soul and embed himself there. Changing her life forever.

An epic, dangerous love will be built on the foundations of darkness.

This book contains adult themes. 18+

[Fbone]

Cut from the Same Cloth: A Humorous Traditional Regency Romance (Regency Trilogy #3) by Kathleen Baldwin is FREE at Amazon today. Zebra 2005.

http://smile.amazon.com/Cut-Same-Clo...thleen+baldwin

[Blue2u]

YA, previously fanfic, Innocents - Mary & Sarah Elizabeth, Delinquents, for some reason both are free at Kobo right now, only book 2 is free at Amazon.

[kg3]

FREE @ Amazon:

Lady Fiasco - A Humorous Traditional Regency Romance (My Notorious Aunt Book 1) - Kathleen Baldwin

Amazon US----Amazon UK

-Originally published by Zebra in 2004, "revised for ebook", this was the author's first book

Spoiler:

Praise for Lady Fiasco:

“Tyrell and Fiona's journey from desire to deep and lasting emotion makes Kathleen Baldwin's romance enjoyable.” – Romantic Times

“A winning mix of wit and humor. Baldwin makes delightful mischief in her debut Regency romp.” – Elisabeth Fairchild, RT Lifetime Achievement Winner

Lady Fiasco, Book 1, My Notorious Aunt Completely revised for eBook
A Humorous Traditional Regency

Can a lady with a reputation for disaster, stumble into love?

An unusual heroine, Fiona Hawthorn grew up running free. Without a mother to restrain her, she spends her days riding her horse neck or nothing across her father’s fields and swimming like a sea nymph. But inside a prim and proper Regency sitting room Fiona is bound to overturn the teapot or accidentally trip the footman. Her illustrious Aunt Honore decides to take the hoyden in hand, but amidst the strictures of the Beau Monde, Fiona is a fish out of water.

When she was younger, Lord Wesmont was her hero. Sadly, he came home from fighting Napoleon a hardened man. Nothing can breathe life back into his cold heart, nothing except, perhaps, the love of an unusual young woman who regularly turns his life upside-down.

Lady Fiasco is a Sweet Traditional Regency Romance.

AUTHORS’ NOTE:
Lady Fiasco was my very first book. Over the years, I’ve gotten many letters from readers asking where I got the idea for the story. As with all ideas, it was a fusion of elements.

First, I drew from real life. My one and only aunt was as wildly unpredictable and outrageous as Lady Alameda. Maybe worse. One never knew what to expect when she blew into town. It is only natural that her bigger than life personality seeped into my creative id and played havoc there, too.

A compulsive history buff, I ran across a book of lampoons by the amazing George Cruikshank making fun of the famous people of the day, including the Prince Regent. I could not resist including one or two lampoons in this book. Political and social lampoons were wildly popular in the Regency era even though the drawings were surprisingly bawdy and scandalous.

I also loved reading Georgette Heyer’s adventurous Regency Romantic comedies. Georgette Heyer inspired me to leave off writing short stories and tackle a Regency. She opened the door to other writers like; the amazing Julia Quinn, and Marion Chesney with her quirky characters, and the incomparable Elisabeth Fairchild, who later became a close friend. I also fell in love with the early writings of Loretta Chase. Ms Chase wrote some very funny traditional romances before she became famous for her iconic long historical Regency romance, Lord of Scoundrels. It is with deepest respect, that I pay homage to all these great writers and say a hearty thank you for the inspiration.
I must also mention Jane Austen, whose dry wit and tongue in cheek humor had a profound effect on my writing as far back as High School. I devoured Jane Austen’s writing not long after I was introduced to my beloved Oscar Wilde. A rascally fellow in real life but an amazing literary genius. In college, I studied the humorists: P.G. Wodehouse and O’Henry. Wouldn’t it be marvelous to arrange a netherworld tea party and invite Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, Wodehouse and O’Henry? I’d put on my best frock and sit quietly listening to them shoot barbs at one another. What fun! You’d come too, wouldn’t you?

So there you have it, these few hundred things went into the making of Lady Fiasco. Drop by my website, and let me know what you think of it.

[ATDrake]

Free from the author via KDP Select @ Amazon:

Three Wishes for Miss Winthrop by Shirley Kennedy, her standalone-looking f/m Regency historical romance with suspense elements, starring a young woman trying to save her brother, originally out from Signet in 2003.

Since Lucy Winthrop refused his offer of employment, Lord Granville can't seem to get the minx off his mind. And when he grants her three wishes, Miss Winthrop will keep him guessing until the last.

Three Wishes provides deep insights into the cruelty of the justice system in Regency England. Over 200 criminal offences were punishable by death by hanging. Tension mounts when Lucy's brother is found guilty of theft and faces the gallows. She will do anything to save him.

[apesmom]

Avon freebie

A Town Called Valentine (Valentine Valley #1) by Emma Cane
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Welcome to Valentine Valley—where broken hearts come home to mend, and true love may lie just across the range . . .

Emily Murphy never thought she’d return to her mom’s rustic hometown in the Colorado Mountains. But after her marriage in San Francisco falls apart, leaving her penniless and heartsick, she returns to her old family home to find a new direction for her life. On her first night back, though, a steamy encounter with handsome rancher Nate Thalberg is not the fresh start she had in mind . . .

Nate has good reason not to trust the determined beauty who just waltzed into town—he’s no stranger to betrayal. Besides, she’s only there to sell her family’s old property and move back out. But as Nate and Emily begin working side-by-side to restore her time-worn building and old family secrets change Emily’s perception of herself, both are about to learn how difficult it is to hide from love in a place known far and wide for romance, family ties, and happily-ever-afters: a town called Valentine.

[apesmom]

On sale from Avon to go with the freebie above - $0.99

True Love at Silver Creek Ranch (Valentine Valley #2)
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The Cowboy of Valentine Valley (Valentine Valley #3)
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A Promise at Bluebell Hill (Valentine Valley #4)
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[Blue2u]

NA, both free;
Make it A Double - Sawyer Bennett [book 2 of Last Call series]

Spoiler:

Brody Markham has endured a nightmare, spending the last five years in prison and losing everything that was dear to him. Now he’s back home, trying to survive in a world he doesn’t recognize anymore. While his family and friends desperately try to reach through to him, he shelters himself further and further away from their love.

Alyssa Myers has worked her entire life to distance herself from the luxurious and privileged lifestyle in which she was raised. Running her non-profit agency, The Haven, she is content to spend her days helping abused animals find sanctuary, which fulfills her in a way that money just can’t buy.

Maybe it’s that she recognizes in Brody some of the same characteristics she sees in her homeless wards, but Alyssa is powerless to stop her personal quest to make Brody whole again.

While Brody struggles to surface from the darkness, Alyssa tries to protect her heart in case he’s not willing to accept the light that she offers him.

Insanity - Lauren Hammond

Spoiler:

Adelaide Carmichael and Damien Allen couldn't have been more opposite.

Adelaide's mother abandoned her when she was ten years old, leaving her to be raised by her abusive and alcoholic father.

Damien on the other hand came from a wealthy family, was a local celebrity, and seemed to have a bright future ahead of him.

Despite their differences, Adelaide and Damien were young, wild, and fiercely in love.

And they had a plan.

They were going to run away together.

To live and love each other freely without restraints.

And their plan was set in motion, until tragedy struck and for some reason, Adelaide wound up in The Oakhill Institution for the insane.

Adelaide has no idea what she did to wind up at Oakhill, but she knows one thing for sure...

She wants out.

And after Damien follows her there to aid her in escaping, Adelaide slowly begins putting together the pieces of her missing memory.

And it doesn't take Adelaide long to figure out that sometimes...

That one true love never dies.

This is a mature New Adult Romance novel, intended for ages 17 and up.

[apesmom]

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