FREE/BARGAIN — Romance & Discussion

[Terisa de morgan]

Originally Posted by sufue

I liked it a lot, but then I really like police procedurals, which often are a bit slow and methodical. And Hidden Nature seems to be a police procedural trying to masquerade as a romance. My one big issue was that I really didn't like the "ick factor" stuff, but was able to skip over those parts pretty easily.

Yes, I skip the "ick" parts too (something I've got to do with some of Dallas' books)

[library addict]

Weekly Report:

Read:

• The Obsidian Curse (Lunaterra Chronicles) by L Penelope (B/4 stars)

Also up to Alpha Night in my complete Psy/Changeling series reread.

Purchased:

[sufue]

I haven't read anything by this author, but this looks just like the kind of thing I'd like, so I'm going to give it a try. It's on sale right now in the US for $1.99.

Ana María and The Fox, #1 in the Luna Sisters series, by Liana De la Rosa
Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5SQXSWR
Kobo US: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/ana-maria-and-the-fox

And when those well-known romance experts, the NYT Book Review and The Washington Post, have nice quotes about it (see the blurb) - well, that's just catnip, even if I more-or-less still have a mad-on at The Post.

Spoiler:

"Pleasingly subversive."--New York Times Book Review

“A perfect mix of slow-burn romance, geopolitical maneuvering and sisterly antics.”—The Washington Post

One of Library Journal's Best Romances of 2023!

A BookList Editor's Pick of 2023!

A forbidden love between a Mexican heiress and a shrewd British politician makes for a tantalizing Victorian season.

Ana María Luna Valdés has strived to be the perfect daughter, the perfect niece, and the perfect representative of the powerful Luna family. So when Ana María is secretly sent to London with her sisters to seek refuge from the French occupation of Mexico, she experiences her first taste of freedom far from the judgmental eyes of her domineering father. If only she could ignore the piercing looks she receives across ballroom floors from the austere Mr. Fox.

Gideon Fox elevated himself from the London gutters by chasing his burning desire for more: more opportunities, more choices. For everyone. Now, as a member of Parliament, Gideon is on the cusp of securing the votes he needs to put forth a measure to abolish the Atlantic slave trade once and for all—a cause that is close to his heart as the grandson of a formerly enslaved woman. The charmingly vexing Ana María is a distraction he must ignore.

But when Ana María finds herself in the crosshairs of a nefarious nobleman with his own political agenda, Gideon knows he must offer his hand as protection . . . but will this Mexican heiress win his heart as well?

[sufue]

Joffe/ChocLit are offering a romance as part of their Free Friday program. (There is also a mystery - you can find that one in that thread.) These "Friday freebies" are usually good through the weekend, but I still advise that you grab them now if you want them...

The Wedding Proposal is part of Sue Moorcroft's Summer Romance collection.
Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D87RCCZM
Kindle UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D87RCCZM

Spoiler:

Fall in love with Elle and Lucas this summer!

Two exes, one disastrous proposal and a tropical island escape.

Sensible Elle Jamieson is ready for a new start. One where she can be carefree and adventurous. And put the past firmly behind her.

She’s spending the summer living on her friend’s boat in Malta. Elle imagines sun-drenched days discovering the island’s hidden gems.

But her dream getaway turns stormy when she discovers she’s sharing her floating home with gorgeous, but insufferable, Lucas Rose. The man who broke her heart.

Four years ago, Lucas proposed to Elle and she turned him down. His injured pride prevented him from staying to ask why and Elle never forgave him for it.

With both of them refusing to give up their holiday they must learn to live side by side in paradise. Which is easier said than done when they can’t agree on anything. And past emotions begin bubbling to the surface.

But one thing they can agree on . . . falling out of love is a lot harder than falling in love.