The Charm School by Susan Wiggs is $1.99 right now. This historical was originally published in 1999, and is about an awkward, shy young woman who sneaks aboard a ship bound for Rio (as you do). When the crew notice the attraction between her and the captain, they begin tutoring her in the the finer arts of being a confident young lady (yes way). This book has a much-loved Ugly Duckling storyline, and a 3.9-star average on GR.
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I was once advised to never turn down free stuff. I can see now how problematic that would be. Even free, there are just some things I do not want. Like sexually transmitted diseases, for one. I received At the King’s Command by Susan Wiggs, the first in The Tudor Rose Trilogy, as part of a giveaway. I do own the other two, though I haven’t touched them yet. That should probably give you a … Continue reading At the King’s Command by Susan Wiggs →
In this thought-provoking, wise and emotionally rich novel, New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs explores the meaning of happiness, trust, and faith in oneself as she asks the question, “If you had to start over, what would you do and who would you be?” There is a book for everything . . . Somewhere in the vast Library of the Universe, as Natalie thought of it, there was a book that embodied exactly the things she was … Continue reading The Lost and Found Bookshop →
UPDATE: All the downloads have been claimed! Thanks again to the team at Avon and we hope you found a good book (or two) for the weekend! The Avon Publisher Booksigning (“The Avon Open House”) at RWA 2017 is from 8:30 to 9:30 am today. Our friends at Avon Romance have arranged a superb surprise for those of you who love romance but aren’t attending the 2017 RWA conference. Are you ready for what it is? … Continue reading Avon Signing Digital Download Extravaganza →
A beautiful story about the magic of childhood Christmas memories, the strength of family and falling in love when you least expect it. Fans of Carole Matthews, Susan Wiggs and Scarlett Bailey – and anyone who loves the sound of Christmas songs and the sparkle of decorations on the tree – will adore this festive holiday treat! Everyone loves Christmas – don’t they? Carrie Blake loves her job as a nanny but, while her friends … Continue reading A Christmas to Remember →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Romantic Librarian. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Contemporary Romance category. The summary: Shady Grove—where everyone knows your secrets Once, Neil Pettit was the only thing Maddie Montesano wanted. She tried every trick in the book to keep him, but no luck. It took some time—and a lot of holding her head up while the town gossiped—but she's made a good life for … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Talk of the Town by Beth Andrews →
What a long strange month it's been. There were romances at .13 and .31, box sets of all sizes, and books that rarely get discounted priced at less than a dollar. Here are this month's most popular deals, all of which are, as of right now, still available! Bitch in a Bonnet: Reclaiming Jane Austen from the Stiffs, the Snobs, the Simps and the Saps by Robert Rodi is .99c at Amazon and … Continue reading Books on Sale: Recapping May’s Most Popular Deals →
Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts is $2.99 right now. This is one of Roberts' older Silhouette novels, originally published in 1993 – or possibly earlier. This is a contemporary romance about a temperamental pastry chef named Summer who is a culinary artist, and a hotel tycoon who wants her for his hotel restaurant. This book was part of the Language of Love series, and it has a 3.58-star average on GR. I love Roberts' straight … Continue reading Books on Sale: Two Nora Roberts Contemporaries, Plus A Boxed Set Reminder →
RECOMMENDED: It Happened One Wedding is a new release from Julie James – out today, in fact. This isn't a hella-big sale, but the price is 25% off at $5.99, and dude, eriously, this book is charming and lovely and so, so enjoyable. I'm trying to write my review but I keep trying to confine the squee, and you know what they say about squee. You can't stop it, and you can only hope to … Continue reading Books on Sale: Contemporary from Julie James, a HellaBig Boxed Set Reminder, Plus Historicals! →
RECOMMENDED: Lord of Scoundrels is $1.99 in Canada right now. YAY FOR CANADA! This is one of the best and most-loved historical romances of all time, and at $2, it's a lovely gift for yourself, for pretty much every romance fan you know, and random people on the street. Canadians are so nice like that, I bet the do randomly gift ebooks to people they don't know. Canadians are often shut out of the deals I post … Continue reading Books on Sale: Montana Cowboys Today Only, Plus Scoundrels for Canada →
The Sweet Life is a special edition boxed set for the May 2014 Brenda Novak Diabetes Auction. It's available for preorder now at Amazon for $2.99, and should be available soon at many other vendors (stay tuned – I'll update when I see it elsewhere). This boxed set features fourteen contemporary romances from many bestselling authors, including Brenda Novak, Bella Andrew, Barbara Freethy, Susan Mallery, Carly Phillips, Susan Wiggs, and Heather Graham. Brenda emailed me … Continue reading Books on Sale: Contemporary Romances, Including a Fourteen Book Boxed Set →
