Free and bargain romances in July 2013

[apesmom]

Another Smashwords freebie - no code needed.

Tennessee Waltz by Trana Mae Simmons (Jove Homespun 1997)

Plain socialite Sarah Channing is known for her money rather than her beauty…until mountain born and bred Wyn MacIntyre sees her smile. They come from different worlds, though, far too diverse to ever make a life together. Or is that a lie?

[Atunah]

A couple of back list titles from Lynette Vinet, just released for .99 cents.

Knights Caress, originally released in 1993 by Zebra
http://www.amazon.com/Knights-Caress.../dp/B00E255XW4

She was his sworn enemy...

Though the conquering Normans had taken his keep and his lands, Tedric of Woodrose swore he would wreak vengeance on those who had killed his father and kidnapped his sister. And he knew just the way. He would take his own captive -- Amberlie de Fontaine, the brown-eyed Norman beauty who was now lady of his former keep. And once he had stolen her away, he would not scruple over stealing a fiery kiss or two from this dark and enchanting hostage...

He was her only desire...

Amberlie knew she should despise Tedric of Woodrose. After all, he had kidnapped her, and worse, it was almost certainly Tedric who had killed her husband in one of his many attempts to regain his land. But the tall, blond Saxon warrior was not the savage she had expected. And try as she might, it was not hate but passion she felt in his presence; passion that stirred her as never before. He had taken her by force, but she would give herself freely to the sweet ecstasy of his tempestuous embrace...

and

Wicked, Wild Eden, originally released in 1990 by Zebra
http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Wild-Ed.../dp/B00E254FVE

Only business associates...

Vibrant Eden Flynn is no stranger to bordellos; she was a bookkeeper in one, back in her poverty days. So when she has to track down her handsome new mining partner, Eden doesn't think twice about barging into a pleasure palace. But when Eden discovers her colleague entwined in a bargirl's embrace, she can't quell her rush of intense jealousy. She vows one day the brazen male will want only her, not for just an afternoon, but for forever and always!

Only bedroom partners...

Damon Alexander has been a regular at the Queenstown, New Zealand, brothels. Betrayed by a woman and hardened by experience, the strong, rugged miner figures a frolic in a hired beauty's bed is his most honest transaction. So when the Thunder Mines co-owner unexpectedly shows up with demands of cooperation and trust, Damon sees only greed in her emerald eyes and sensuous grace. Certain that a quick tumble will send the gorgeous gold-digger packing, Damon expertly seduces her. But the hard-living man is taken by surprise when unquenchable desire ignites for his wicked, wild Eden.

[Britomart]

And another Patricia McAllister freebie:

Fire Raven US DE (originally published by Splendor, 1997).

She knows him only as Morgan, the man who saved her life and stole her heart. Robbed of a past she cannot remember, she clings to this dark, handsome stranger who heals her with tenderness, even as he tries to deny the passion that threatens to destroy them both …

The brooding Welshman they call the Devil of Falcon’s Lair had shut the world from his door, until he rescued the mysterious beauty who washed up on his private shores. The only clue to her identity is an ancient amulet carved with the symbol of a raven. But a dark secret forces him to risk losing his only chance at love …

From the windswept coast of Wales to England’s treacherous Tudor court, Fire Raven is a captivating tale of desire, destiny and everlasting love.

[gabby98]

Married By Midnight (Pembroke Palace Series, Book Four) [K]
Free on Amazon US

From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes a passionate and emotional tale of a most unexpected love…

MARRIED BY MIDNIGHT: A Pembroke Palace Novel of approximately 220 print pages

AN UNATTAINABLE ROGUE…
For seven years, Lord Garrett Sinclair-- the ruggedly handsome illegitimate son of the Duke of Pembroke--has been traveling abroad with no intention of ever returning home to Pembroke Palace… until his father commands that he must marry by Christmas in order to thwart a family curse or lose his inheritance forever. Haunted by a tragic accident that has hardened his soul, Garrett entrusts his brothers to seek out a bride who will agree to a marriage in name only. Her reward? A sizable share of his inheritance--payable immediately after the wedding night….
A BEAUTIFUL TEMPTRESS…
Lady Anne Douglas has been ruined by scandal and disowned by her father. Facing a life of poverty and spinsterhood, she leaps at the generous terms of the marriage contract to ensure her independence. But the charade of a two-week engagement proves more of a challenge than either anticipated when they cannot resist the intoxicating lure of the marriage bed. Anne knows they will part ways after the wedding. Will she dare risk her heart for two weeks of pleasure in the arms of an irresistible rogue? Or will her surrender become her undoing after a most unexpected turn of events mere hours before the wedding?

Full length novels in the Pembroke Palace Series:
Book One - IN MY WILDEST FANTASIES
Book Two - THE MISTRESS DIARIES
Book Three - WHEN A STRANGER LOVES ME
Book Four - MARRIED BY MIDNIGHT
Book Five - A KISS BEFORE THE WEDDING (Short Story)
Book Six - SEDUCED AT SUNSET


“Julianne MacLean’s writing is smart, thrilling, and sizzles with sensuality.”—Elizabeth Hoyt

“You can always count on Julianne MacLean to deliver ravishing romance that will keep you turning pages until the wee hours of the morning.”—Teresa Medeiros

“She is just an all-around, wonderful writer and I look forward to reading everything she writes.”—Romance Junkies

[Blue2u]

I hope Blossom's ok, not like her not to check in by now. I grabbed 3 deals today, the first 2 from my wishlist:
[rockstar] $1.99 Battlescars by Sophie Monroe

$.99 HIM by Carey Heywood

This one just intrigued me after I previewed a few pages, $.99 Blindsided by Poppet

I'm off on vacation tomorrow and will only be checking my wishlist so I hope I don't miss any good sales! Stay safe everyone & see you on Monday.

[library addict]

Have a great time on your vacation, Blue!

[mrscoach]

Blossom did post in the Copy online storage thread in General Discussions today. She just didn't check in here.

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by library addict

Have a great time on your vacation, Blue!

Thank you! And Thanks MrsCoach for letting me know Blossom's ok too.

[Loosheesh]

Originally Posted by Blue2u

I'm off on vacation tomorrow and will only be checking my wishlist so I hope I don't miss any good sales! Stay safe everyone & see you on Monday.

Enjoy your vacation!

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by Loosheesh

Enjoy your vacation!

Thank you!

[Blossom]

Sorry guys! I'm okay. We went out today and did the weekly shopping well I did the weekly shopping something I haven't done since 2004. Usually we go together and I picked out and he lifts and pushes the cart because I am bad at running into things. So we went to Wal-Mart. I've never been there in the summer. I was melting from the heat. Haven't they heard of A/C? OMG I'm never going back there when it's hot. I felt irritable the whole time. We then had to make two more stops. One to Ingles which was wonderful because they had A/C! I am shopping there from now on. Then to Walgreens to pick up water and milk. I then had to lug it all up the stairs to our apartment. I am such a weakling because of anemia but I did it. Tomorrow I'll pay for it but I lug it all up in the pouring rain.

Hubby was hurting from all the walking I told him to ride in a motorize cart but you know men. So came home took and shower and just got back on here. I did glance at the slush pile before leaving and saw nothing but just now I found this.

PATIENT CARE by Bobby Hutchinson
(Medical Romance) (Doctor Series)
Harlequin Super Romance (2001)
Former Title: All Summer Long: Temperatures Rising


P.S. Enjoy your vacation Blue! I need one! lol

[Blossom]

Oh I forgot to say I bought a book! Well hubby took me to the book section of the store and told me to pick out a book. Very small selection but the only book that caught my eye was this huge thick paperback. I told him I rather have the ebook because that would be easier to hold. After I got home I realized it had to be a reissue. No one publishes books that long anymore. So I got the ebook version. A little pricey but hubby paid for it.

Heart of the West by Penelope Williamson
It was published in 1995 but it's still a huge book! 800 pages!

[Britomart]

Free from Amazon:

Scandal by the Ton US DE by Virginia Henley.

Scandal By The Ton is a witty, entertaining Regency romance by the New York Times Bestselling author Virginia Henley.

When Viscount Nicholas Royston, a British diplomat, sees his name in the infamous gossip column 'Scandal by the Ton', he sets out to unmask the author's identity. Lady Julia Shelborne, however, is determined to keep him in the dark.

Snow Raven US DE by Patricia McAllister (orig. pub. by Splendor, 1998).

Embittered after his beloved wife’s death at the hands of his sworn enemy, Ranald Lindsay, the Highland laird called The Wolf of Badanloch, is hungry for vengeance. When chance puts him face to face with the woman betrothed to his enemy, he kidnaps her, intending to force a confrontation with his English rival.

The Pawn of Two Powerful Men…But Only One Can Claim Her Heart

With her blazing red hair and daring wit, Meredith Tanner both infuriates and challenges her brooding captor. Undaunted by his anger, Merry turns Ranald’s dark and dreary keep into a cheerful and orderly household, winning his clansmen to her cause even as she tries his patience again and again.

The mutual desire Ranald and Merry feel only complicates matters as courtly intrigue and turmoil erupt between Scottish and English rivals, border lords and royals alike. Snow Raven flies from the windswept Highlands to the deadly intrigues of England’s Tudor Court, with a passionate cast of characters leading the charge.

[apesmom]

Kindle Freebie

Shadow on the Moon (Werewolf 1) by Connie Flyinn (Topaz 1997)

A handsome psychiatrist tormented by a terrible curse rescues a beautiful biologist during a spring blizzard and carries her into his world of dark secrets and limitless desire. Yet it is only her unrelenting passion that can save him from the horrible fate that threatens to consume them both!

Book 2 in series was free back in Dec

[TallMomof2]

I finished Guild Hunters last week and I have to say I like the world building slightly better in Guild Hunters than Psy-Changelings. Other than that, great characters and believable stories. I'll be looking forward to more in each series.

I'm almost finished with the Sole Regret series, my only complaints are a couple of continuity issues in one book and a homonym error. Since I'm a huge hard rock and metal (as long as it's not death metal) fan, these books are a natural for me. They're a good summer read. I'm reading Sinners on Tour next and then back to paranormal for me!