Latest Bargain e-Books – February 21st 2014

*phew* I’m feeling like this list is a little controversial.

Oh there are lots of tried and true romance book recommendations (like the sweet/angsty one to the left *Rush♥Crush*), but… there are a few that are sounding my “very dark read” warning-bells. And tempting me badly.  One even comes with an actual warning!  Eeeeeep! But quite a few in that dark-genre have proven to be  favorites, so you know me… I’m antsy to find another like those unforgettable ones. I shall be “taste-testing” (hopefully soon) for those that are nervous. The reviews look good mind you, but likely not for everyone.

Speaking of dark-reads… there’s this one that hasn’t even been released yet (and no pre-order links) that is calling my name. LOUDLY! I received a review copy and it’s making me shake, I want to read it so badly. Luckily, it will be coming out next week (maybe I’ll have it done before, or maybe I’ll read it with you guys?). He’s a hero (that’s the name of the book). Known as a protector (not sure in what form, yet)… and a stalker/kidnapper. “…what started out as duty has become obsession.” GAH!!!!!!! Oh if that book proves to be as good as that synopsis, I will be in dark-book heaven! As soon as it goes live on Amazon, I’ll let y’all know.

Okay so… time to point out a few of those that have me excited to taste-test/one-click today: Her Master’s Courtesan (<—this sounds so dark and is the one that gave me the biggest synopsis jolt, other than “Hero” above). Yes, Master (this is the one that comes with a warning, and is definitely seems to be in the dark erotica category” too), Marine for Hire (Marines are true protectors and I *heart* them and this one sounds SO funny and NOT dark and will likely be a much needed relief), Undefeated (an undefeated fighter that rescues an abused woman – ahhhh another true protector). Wow you know… it’s kind of crazy how I’m on such opposite ends of the reading spectrum. I seem to thrive on the dark-scary “love stories” as much as I do the true hero/protectors. After indulging in a “dark-blurb” frenzy today (and feeling a bit of that ache in my chest from my over-excitement over ’em), I’m, at this very moment, craving the sweeter “protector” stories to ease  my pain…and I haven’t even read the dark ones yet. Wow… the blurbs alone did that to me.

Oh!! And then there’s THIS funny, light-hearted one —> Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella. The recommendations make me want to start it now, or at least after those ↑↑↑ up there. It’s not bargain priced mind you, but I feel like I NEED to read this. Physically need this hilarious-sounding “happiness-inducer”. Everyone that has read it seems to LOVE it like crazy.

But I’ve also got this one (The Fae Chronicles Series) HIGH on my “next in line” TBR list. “Barrons-like alphas” (as “he” was described to me) always win out, so I’m thinking I’m still on track with this series being next.

Or do I want to read a funny “favorite book ever”? Or do I want to read a dark one? *sigh*  Yet again, I’m being a book-glutton. Ah well, no matter… too many book choices = YAY ME!!! LOL!!! 

P.S. Finishing “Unravel” by Calia Reed as we speak…

NOTE: bargain priced when I added them, but prices can change on Amazon, so make sure to check before you finalize your order.

P.P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere). 

Todays latest reader recommendations and bargain ebook finds:

• The Pairing (The Proposition/Proposal) by Katie Ashley <— JUST RELEASED!!! (Here’s the Proposition Series Reading Order)
• Neanderthal Seeks Human (Knitting in the City) by Penny Reid <— this one was highly and often recommended (especially on yesterday’s “Romance Comedy List” and lo and behold, it’s on super sale! Jami found it, and Kandace says: “Everyone needs to read this one. I thought it was hilarious. It was one of my favorite books that made me giggle reads of 2013. Plus he’s real alpha-ish!” And I have been in a “funny/sweet romance book” mood lately. Just as much as an adrenaline rush when I’m laughing. 😀 Plus it’s got an alpha male so I’m in!!
• Worth the Chance by Vi Keeland <— Lauren highly recommends this recent release: “Worth the Chance by Vi Keeland was FANTASTIC!!! The back-story between the two main characters makes them so easy to relate to, and there are just the right amount of conflicts that arise and then get resolved that had me turning the pages to find out what happened next.” and Andrea adamantly recommends it, too:

“Everyone needs to put down what they are reading NOW…and meet Vince Stone!!! Worth the Chance is SOOOOO worth the read!! Vi Keeland has literally hit this one out of the ballpark! Liv and Vince are electric and Vi does such a great job at tying in their past to their present. It was sweet but edgy…Vince was hot and alpha. Yet there was a softer side to Vince also. I love Vince and Liv’s tie to one another and their chemistry just pulled me in from the very start. If you are looking for steam between the characters…OH YA…it’s in there. Conflict is there too. The only spoiler I will tell is….uou may want to have a couple tissues on hand …I did shed several tears…some happy tears and some hurting tears.”

• BOMB: A Day in the Life of Spencer Shrike: Rook and Ronin Spinoff by JA Huss <— JUST RELEASED!! (Thanks Jami!!) Here is the Rook and Ronin Series Reading Order
• Seven Years of Bad Luck by J.L. Mac <— JUST RELEASED!! (thanks Kat!)
• Moore than Forever (Needing Moore Series #3) by Julie Richman <— JUST RELEASED!!!
• Defining Destiny: New Adult Romance by Deanna Chase <— JUST RELEASED. She’s a singer, and he’s a scarred (I think? Definitely “inside” at least) tattoo artist…
• Eye of the Storm (The Storm Series #2) by M. Stratton <— JUST RELEASED. From the synopsis of the first book (After the Storm (The Storm Series) it appears to be about a woman hiding out, living next door to the rock star that was also sort of hiding out, and she has a stalker… I don’t want to read the synopsis of book #2 just in case it’ll spoil it for me…
• Her Master’s Courtesan (The Masters Series) by Lily White <— JUST RELEASED! Whoa. It sounds dark!! You know the kind… Ohhhh my. Yep. That cover says plenty (definitely a D/s read) but that synopsis scared me good! *shivers* I shall “taste-test” it. Here’s a portion of it…

“I am wealthy, good-looking, educated and charming.And I am – in no way – a good man.I do not want love.
I do not want kindness.She thought she could change me by giving me the two things I knew I never wanted.She was wrong.”

• Yes, Master by Margaret McHeyzer <— RECENTLY RELEASED and looks right up my dark-alley!! (It would appear there’s all sorts of er… *blush* combinations/pairings going on here). BUT!! When the author found out I was adding it to today’s list, she sent me a warning: “pls pls pls let your readers know that it comes with a warning. At the top of the blurb and inside the book.” I agree. The first few lines in the synopsis could have “trigger” potential (dealing with the subject of abuse). Lea found it for us saying:

Lea: This is on sale and reading the reviews, I am a little scared of it. Looks super dark and maybe a little too sexy for me, but I wanna anyway! Anyone read it?

Aimee: There several folks on this blog that would like this one…it appears dark but high ratings and reviews indicate HOT!!

Heather: I have read it and amazing job by Margaret!! I loved it..very hot!

Maryse’s Book Blog: I’m totally one-clicking it!! *eeeeeeeep!!!* 😛

• Blood Torn (Blackthorn Book 3) by Lindsay J. Pryor <— Laura’s excited about this one! “Lindsay j Pryor’s 3rd book in the blackthorn series is out today called blood torn!!!” (here is the Blackthorn Series Reading Order)
• Kade (NSC Industries) by D.H. Sidebottom <— Jami found us this one! “Spinoff book from from D H Sidebottom Heart of Stone series. P.S. All D H Sidebottom books are on sale!”
• Possessed by You (Torn) by Jo-Anna Walker <— Jamie found us this one, too saying: “Great reviews!”
• Immune: A Rylee Adamson Novel (Book 2) by Shannon Mayer <— Aimee found out that almost all of the books in this series are on sale right now! “Excluding the 1st book in the series … all the other books in the series for the Rylee Adamson series. Looked interesting!” and Jillian adds: “Due to next next book’s imminent release, Shannon Mayer is having a sale on her books!! 2-5 today and tomorrow book 1 too!” Here is the Rylee Adamson Series Reading Order
• Eternally North by Tillie Cole <— back on sale (thanks Aimee!) and was a recommendation in yesterday’s “funny books” list.
• STRIPPED (The Ferro Family) by H.M. Ward <— Kat found us this. And this is a very popular series amongst our fellow readers. I need to get on these… especially book #1 considering it’s a student/teacher romance! *eeeeeeep* 😛 (here’s the The Ferro Family Series Reading)
• Marine for Hire (A Front and Center Novel) (Entangled Brazen) by Tawna Fenske <— MARINE ALERT!! Bobbi recommends this recent release! “So Maryse’s latest list got me to thinking about funny books I have recently read … has anyone else read Marine For Hire by Tawna Fenske? The diaper changing scene is by far the funniest thing I have read in a while …” <— oh yes… this one tempts me just tooooo much!
• True Love Story by Willow Aster <—- ANGSTY ROMANCE/ROCK STAR ALERT!! Look what bargain priced book Aimee found!! She says: 2013 Maryse’s Recommended books as Best ‘gave me the emotional shakes’ of my year…” <— this is true!! 😀 And many in our group loved it, too: