Freebie Tuesday (Edition #3)

Hi guys! Freebie Tuesday is a new meme that I will be hosting from now on. I know there are probably a lot of memes like this one already, but it doesn't hurt to find out more about authors that some of us haven't heard of before. I will include 2-3 books that are free to download on either kindle or at the apple store in each post (that way it's more accessible to anyone that wants to download them.) I hope everyone finds this post helpful (if anyone is looking for a new book to read).  Enjoy! 

Deeper

by Blue Ashcroft

Rain Wilson isn’t ever going to love again.

It’s a promise she made the day her boyfriend died in a water park accident, one she still blames herself for. Now she’s a senior lifeguard in a new town with a new pool and she’s just going to keep her head down and everyone safe. 

Until a mysterious guy follows her into the waves at the pre-season bonfire and kisses her senseless. It’s just one mistake, and Rain is determined to put it behind her, until the dark haired, blue eyed hottie turns out to be her new co-supervisor Knight Mcallister. 

Knight is hot, tatted, and carrying baggage of his own. He’s not happy about having Rain for a co-supervisor, and he’s even less happy about his attraction to her. 

But between lifeguard drama, hot underwater kisses, and a growing attraction between them that can’t be stopped, Knight and Rain are being pulled deeper into their pasts, and realizing that sometimes too much broken can make a relationship impossible.

Then again sometimes it’s the broken parts of us that fit together best. 

(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

     

The Supermodel's Best Friend 

by Gretchen Galway

Happily-ever-after isn't only for the rich and beautiful...

When her long-term fiancé dumps her, 34-year-old Lucy Hathcoat is determined to replace him as efficiently as possible. Her best friend the supermodel is getting married to a billionaire -- what better place than their week-long wedding in a luxury eco-resort to find a new man? Lucy isn't picky; she just wants a decent guy who's eager to start a family. Someone as logical, responsible, and practical as she is.

Definitely not the six-foot-five, fun-loving Miles Girard. Being totally hot and charming is not important. She doesn't need a man who makes her laugh. A man who makes her jump in his lap and kiss him. A man who is pathologically wary of marriage and thinks she needs him more than she needs a husband.

Then again, Lucy's starting to feel like maybe, just maybe, she can't live without him . . .

(Synopsis taken from Goodreads) 

   

      

***That's it for this post, be sure to come back every Tuesday for more freebies and feel free to check out my last two posts, Edition 1 and Edition 2 for more books that you might have missed. Thanks for stopping by! :)***

                                                                                                                                 

ALIENATED Launch & NOOK Giveaway!

ALIENATED Launch & NOOK Giveaway!

Hey, fiction lovers. I’m author Melissa Landers, and I’m thrilled to announce that my debut YA sci-fi romance, ALIENATED, is finally available from Disney-Hyperion! Cue the dancers and toss the confetti, because it’s been a long wait!

In a nutshell, ALIENATED is the story of valedictorian Cara Sweeney, who gets more than she bargained for when she agrees to host the nation’s first intergalactic exchange student, the gorgeous but emotionally-stilted Aelyx (pronounced A-licks) from planet L’eihr. The tone is light and humorous, but I explore some deeper themes as well.

What do reviewers have to say?

“The storyline is out of this world and character development paired with authentic voice is superb. Filled with intrigue and suspense, this book will appeal to both sci-fi and contemporary YA fiction fans.” –VOYA

“Interstellar relations heat up in this start to a new romantic science fiction series. Landers [explores] larger social, ecological, and ethical issues in this tense, fast-paced read.” –Booklist

“The perfect blend of sizzling romance, action, and suspense.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout

“Smart, funny, and epic. I am now awaiting contact from planet L’eihr.” Julie Cross, bestselling author of Tempest.

“Intergalactic exchange students? Yes, please! I fell in love with this story and couldn’t put it down.” Jodi Meadows, author of Incarnate.

If you like hot, swoony science fiction as much as I do, I hope you’ll give ALIENATED a try. It’s now available in stores and online.

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1eHsLaf

Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1dZqtBI

Book Depo (free international shipping): http://bit.ly/1hzxOfs

Indie Bound: http://bit.ly/1dfZHDW

Best of luck, and happy reading!

Melissa Landers is a former teacher who left the classroom to pursue other worlds. A proud sci-fi geek, she isn’t afraid to wear her Princess Leia costume in public—just ask her husband and three kids. She lives outside Cincinnati in the small town of Loveland, “Sweetheart of Ohio.” 

For more information, or just to say hello, visit www.melissa-landers.com

***To celebrate my book birthday, I’m offering one lucky winner a Nook Simple Touch. I’ll even throw in a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble so you can fill your new e-reader with whatever you want!

Now for the fine print: This giveaway is open to US residents only. (Sorry, international friends, but you need a US billing address to buy digital content on the Nook.) Due to sweepstakes laws, entrants must be 18 years or older to participate.***

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                        My Review of Alienated can be found here :) 

E-ARC Review: R Is for Rebel by Megan Mulry

R Is for Rebel
by Megan Mulry 
Release Date: February 4th 2014 by Sourcebooks Landmark
Series: Unruly Royals #4
Pages: 336
View/Purchase: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N

Abigail Heyworth is a rebel heiress, bucking the restrictions of her royal family every chance she gets. After ending a long-term relationship, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the sophisticated American, Eliot Cranbrook. Despite all their differences-he's a self-made businessman; she's a royal hippy-they fall hard for each other. When the intensity of their affair escalates and Abigail is forced to look at the nature of her rebellion, she has to decide if she has an entirely different kind of courage.
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

My Review:

R Is for Rebel is definitely a roller-coaster ride. Not having read the first three books in the series, I found myself a bit confused as to what some of the other characters were referring to in the book, but it got more understandable later on in the story. Megan Mulry does a good job describing what each character in the book is feeling or going through, which I liked. 

The book starts off with Abigail talking to her brother about her recent break-up. We don't get a lot of details of how she ends up with her ex-girlfriend, but she starts to have feelings for Eliot Cranbrook, a family friend, rather quickly. In the book Abigail is described as a free spirit/ bohemian royal,which it made the book that much more interesting to read. After so many years away with her ex-girlfriend, Abigail doesn't know what to do with herself and that's when Eliot, her friend, comes into the picture and helps her brainstorm what she could do. Despite all their differences, they seem to get along very well. Eliot is understanding and charming, but behind all of that he is a very smart businessman who enjoys traveling and spending time with her. But the more time they spend together, the more she starts to feel that Eliot wants more from her than she is able to give at the moment and will have to decide whether or not to be with him or let him go.
Eliot Cranbrook is a fashion lover, he enjoys luxury and being friends with a very respected/royal family is just what he needs when he meets Abigal Heyworth. He years to have something much more with Abigal and he is determined to let her see just how right they are together. But just when is about to keep her for good, she turns him down and everything falls apart. Now after a year apart, things have changed and he'll have to decide whether or not to forget about or fight for her.

Abigal and Eliot's interaction with each other is intense from the very beginning. They are attracted to one another, but Abigal is the one that doesn't want to commit. One of the things about this book is that it's not about both their growths, just Abigal's. She is the one that has to find herself and discover what she really wants and fight for it. I enjoyed reading about the other characters in the book and it does make me want to read the first three books of the series. Although I might have just spoiled myself with what happens in the future for them, so I would recommend reading the first three books to those that want to know more background stories before getting into this book, (it can also be read as a stand-alone). I would have liked to see more scenes in the book of them both, but the ending was satisfying and I really enjoyed it. 

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

My Rating: