It's Not Jane Austen, But It's Really Good

[J. W.]

Free: book 1 in the 6-book 'Dogfather Series.' It sounded cute.

Sit...Stay...Beg

170 Reviews: 82% @ 5-stars & 15% @ 4-stars

All the dogs on the covers are rescues, the male models are volunteers and donated their time. A portion of the proceeds from the books go toward a rescue in the author's home state of Florida.

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal

The Coppersmith Farmhouse
Book 1 of 5 in the Jamison Valley series

367 Reviews: 65% @ 5-stars & 22% @ 4-stars

[Sophia]

Snagged it! Thanks, Jeanne!

[J. W.]

Free offer: book 1 of 2 in the Riding Tall series:

Amazed by You

Of the 18 reviews: 83% @ 5-stars & 17% @ 4-stars

[J. W.]

Amazon is offering a Free Preview on...

The Patriot Bride

I received an ARC copy from Netgalley and just finished it.

This is a faith based story that is book 4 in the Daughters of the Mayflower series. We are continuing through history with this next installment. I have really enjoyed this look at history where Ben Franklin and George Washington are personal friends of our leading couple. What an adventure as they work toward finding their country's independence.

No offense to our friends across the pond. We love you guys.

[J. W.]

Bundle deal for Mary Jo Putney fans on her Lost Lords series. This bundle has 5 books from her 7-book series at a price of $2.99... can't beat that.

Mary Jo Putney's Lost Lords Bundle: Loving a Lost Lord, Never Less Than A Lady, Nowhere Near Respectable, No Longer a Gentleman & Sometimes A Rogue

47 reviews: 70% at 5-stars & 26% at 4-stars

I have only read a few in this series and it was years ago so I can't say much. I'll need to read them again as I wasn't reviewing then.

[J. W.]

Freebie: by D.L. Carter

Ridiculous

1341 reviews: 67% 5-stars & 22% 4-stars

[Debbie]

I LOVE D.L. Carter. Anyone who hasn't already read Ridiculous should take this opportunity to grab and read it. FYI, this author also has two excellent JAFF books: Ruined Forever and Gentlewoman Urgently Seeks Husband.

[J. W.]

Oh, thanks Debbie for mentioning that. I loved Ruined and I have Gentlewoman in my TBR pile.

[J. W.]

Free

The Devil May Care

37 reviews: 76% at 5-stars & 19% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

$1.99 special: Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Book 1 in her Chicago Stars Football Team. This was a hoot. I read the series years ago when I wasn't writing reviews and loved it. Rating: Mature Audience: This first one is action packed as we establish our characters [many to follow up in their own stories] and solve a plot against our heroine.

It Had to Be You

[J. W.]

Limited low price of $0.99 : 1-day, 19 h left:

Cinderella's Phantom Prince and Beauty's Mirror

Two stories: the second one is a Beauty and the Beast story. Jenni James and Rose Fairbanks authors.

27 Reviews: 70% 5-stars & 26% 4-stars

[Debbie]

Cool! Thanks!

[J. W.]

Last day [rather 1 day 15hs] for $0.99 deal on Nicole Clarkston's

Northern Rain: A North & South Variation

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal

Beauty and the Beast

23 reviews: 56% at 5-stars & 22% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

Free: Book 2 of 4 books in "The Reluctant Bride Collection" by Megan Bryce:

To Tame A Lady

348 reviews: 52% at 5-stars & 32% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

Cheryl Bolen fans: The Brides of Bath series:

Still free: Book 1: The Bride Wore Blue

Deal $0.99: Book 3: The Bride's Secret

Limited time on that deal: The GR cover is not the one shown on Amazon. Apparently it has changed. I was going by the publication date. You might want to research that more closely before purchase.

[Marlene]

The Bride Wore Blue was a good book - until I was shocked by one scene in particular. It's one of those books that prompted me to start reading reviews. I still have that scene imprinted in my mind, probably ten years later! (To me), is a shame hey books are MA because I really enjoyed the story otherwise.

[J. W.]

Thanks for commenting. In respect for your feelings and values... I always try to put a rating on my reviews. Sometimes I forget but when I see your comments or sometimes you will ask me, I'll go back and add it. You are appreciated Marlene and I respect you.

[J. W.]

Free: 3rd book in the Metamorphoses series:

Gods and Monsters

174 reviews: 50% 5-stars & 26% 4-stars

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: "Thanks for commenting. In respect for your feelings and values... I always try to put a rating on my reviews. Sometimes I forget but when I see your comments or sometimes you will ask me, I'll go b..."

Ha! Sure, Jeanne! I think it's funny that I still remember all this while later. I figured I'd promote the book - but with that caveat. :-)

[J. W.]

I always advised my SS class that if someone said I have a funny joke I want to tell you... always ask "Is it nice?" or "Is it clean," Same thing with pictures on a cell phones... if they say, I have a picture to show you. Always ask... "is it clean." I tell them that you can NEVER erase what you hear or see. Don't put yourself in that position. I learned this the hard way.

Back at school, one of my senior high school girls [age 18] fell for the "send me your picture and I'll send you mine." I realized that I was too old for this.

[Debbie]

Marlene wrote: "The Bride Wore Blue was a good book - until I was shocked by one scene in particular. It's one of those books that prompted me to start reading reviews. I still have that scene imprinted in my mind..."

J. W. wrote: "Thanks for commenting. In respect for your feelings and values... I always try to put a rating on my reviews. Sometimes I forget but when I see your comments or sometimes you will ask me, I'll go b..."

Hey, Marlene! What Jeanne said! You ARE appreciated and I respect your views.

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: " I tell them that you can NEVER erase what you hear or see. Don't put yourself in that position. I learned this the hard way. "

That is very good advice! I'll have to remember that simple description. Ugh to the selfies! Ugh! I haven't worked in the school system for 15 years and haven't come across anything like this.

[Marlene]

Debbie wrote: "You ARE appreciated and I respect your views. ."

Thanks, Debbie!

[J. W.]

Free: Historical Romance

The Devil of Dunmoor

9 reviews so far: 67% at 5-stars & 22% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

Free offer: on 17 Dark Faerie Tales anthology: It looks a bit scary so buyer beware.

Once Upon A Curse: 17 Dark Faerie Tales

There are 185 reviews: 51% 5-stars & 24% 4-stars... but then if all the people reading it love scary twisted stories... then the ratings would be high. Ratings are subjective so... just saying.

[Ahnya]

I just downloaded this today. I got a notice because Alethea Kontis is one of the authors, and I follow her. I love her fairy tale retellings.

[J. W.]

Thanks for letting me know that Ahnya.

[J. W.]

$0.99 box-set deal "Timeless" for Catherine Bilson fans:

She also has an excerpt for her latest 'An Earl for Ellen' listed on the AuAu site.

https://austenauthors.net/anearlforel...

Goodreads lists timeless with a different cover: Timeless

[J. W.]

FREE: looking for a sweet clean historical romance? Check out book 5 of 8 in The Chase Brides series:

The Viscount's Wallflower Bride

108 reviews: 64% at 5-stars & 26% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

$1.99 deal on Tessa Dare: Book 1 of 2 in Girl Meets Duke Series:

The Duchess Deal

599 reviews: 77% 5-stars & 15% 4-stars

One review said this was like a 'Beauty and the Beast' meets 'Phantom of the Opera.'

Book 2 launches Aug 28, 2018: The Governess Game

[Sophia]

I've been meaning to try her books. Thanks, Jeanne!

[J. W.]

I have only reviewed two of her books on GoodReads... they were from her Castles Ever After Series... adorable.

Her Spindle Cove Series was really cute. It is a place where all those wallflowers, bluestockings, and un-marriageable girls are sent. I would need to read them again in order to review them. They were cute.

Free:

How to Catch a Wild Viscount

235 reviews: 30% at 5-stars, 40% at 4-stars & 23% at 3-stars

One review says it is an earlier effort from this author and re-released with a new title. It is about 80 pages.

[J. W.]

Free: A Grand Gesture

131 Reviews: 49% at 5-stars & 31% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

Free: Barely a Bride

Book 1 of 5 in the Free Fellows League Series

324 Reviews: 61% at 5-stars & 28% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

Free: book 2/3 in the Regency Romance Mysteries Series:

A Dog in a Doublet

The cover is a bit different on Amazon:

14 reviews: 57% at 5-stars & 36% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal: Courtney Milan fans: book 4/4 in the Brothers Sinister Series:

The Suffragette Scandal

220 reviews: 61% at 5-stars & 20% at 4-stars

[Debbie]

With Face Aflame is currently on sale in the U.S. for 99¢, but only thru tomorrow (Thursday, August 30). After that, it'll be $2.99. It IS in the K.U. program. I just finished reading it and posted a glowing review. 5+ stars, as far as I'm concerned.

[J. W.]

Free:

Worth of a Duke

226 Reviews: 56% at 5-stars & 30% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

$0.99 Isabelle and the Beast: A Retelling of Beauty and the Beast

There are only 6 reviews at this time: 50% 5-stars, 17% 3-stars, 17% 2-stars & 16% at 1-star.

[J. W.]

$0.99 deal on Summer Hanford's launch of her newest non-JAFF story:

Rake Ruiner: The Marriage Maker and the Widows Book One

Just launched so there aren't any reviews yet. Hanford is part of the writing team of Renata McMann & Summer Hanford that we so enjoy.

[J. W.]

$0.99 bundle deal: 4 books in one

Brides of Scotland: Four full length Novels

39 reviews: 82% 5-stars & 15% 4-stars

[J. W.]

Free: book 1 of 3: in the Tanglewood series:

The Fall of Lord Drayson

684 reviews: 69% at 5-stars & 24% at 4-stars

[J. W.]

FREE: Book 3 of 3 in the 'My Notorious Aunt' series:

Cut from the Same Cloth

425 reviews: 54% 5-stars & 32% 4-stars

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: "FREE: Book 3 of 3 in the 'My Notorious Aunt' series:

Cut from the Same Cloth

425 reviews: 54% 5-stars & 32% 4-stars"

I gave it five stars. Enjoyed it very much!

[J. W.]

Excellent!!

[J. W.]

$0.79 ????? Yep, I clicked on this and it was $0.79

The Captured Bride

This is book 3 in the 'Daughters of the Mayflower' series. Each book is written by a different author and is represented in different eras. I have read 3 of the 4 books so far and have enjoyed them. I am about to start another ARC shortly.

Note: this is Christian Historical Fiction.

[Anji]

I was first pointed in the direction of this piece of unpublished N&S fiction several years by our dear friend Sheila. Until today, I'd never managed to get around to reading it. Sheila, thank you, thank you, thank you! Just the change of pace I needed after the wild and wonderful ride that is Cat Gardiner's In Good Conscience.

Pack Clouds Away: A North and South Continuation by Lucy Stone is a sweet, gentle but oh-so-romantic sequel to North and South. It can be found on the C19 boards, for which you have to register, but it's free to do so.

For those of you that have read both, you'll know that there IS a connection. If you're intrigued, then you'll simply have to read both!

[Patricia]

I began reading book 1 of a series and am liking it alot. it's tracie peterson a daughters inheritance. based on reviews there's a continuing story line so you have to read it in order.