Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week a new theme is suggested for bloggers to participate in. This week’s prompt is a Genre Freebie (Pick a genre and build a list around it. It could be a list of favorites, a to-read list, recommendations for people interested in reading books in that genre, “if you like this, try this”, etc.)
Hello Readers! How have we already made it to the end of February?! I’ve had a nice reading month, reading all love stories in varying genres, including several off my backlist. Here in Texas we’re creeping closer to spring and time change, which means more sunshine and warmer weather. I’m ready for it!
Today is a genre freebie, and I’ve been acquiring quite a few free romance ebooks, snatching them up when I see they’re free for the day—if I like the plot and/or recognize the author’s name. But I haven’t read any books from any of these authors, and I’m hoping you can tell me if I should pick them up! Many of them are now available to read through Kindle Unlimited, and one is currently free to download. While several of these are subsequent books in a series, from what I understand, they can be read as standalones. And since I have so many, you’re getting 12 instead of 10.
Would you recommend any of these romances? 💖
(Link to Goodreads synopsis through book title.)
- Kiss and Tell (Creekville Kisses, #3) by Melanie Jacobson – Free now on KU
He’s back to hold her to a marriage pact they made ten years ago . . . - Elements of Chemistry (Hypothesis, #1) by Penny Reid – Free now on KU
This is the bundled version of the ‘Elements of Chemistry’ trilogy and includes parts 1-3 (ATTRACTION, HEAT, and CAPTURE)
Misadventures of the smart and somewhat socially awkward, the Hypothesis series is an innovative experiment of level headed romantic pragmatism in the new adult genre. - Embracing Her Heart (The Bradens & The Montgomerys, Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls, #1) by Melissa Foster –
A second chance at their first love… - Taste (Cloverleigh Farms, #7) by Melanie Harlow – Free now on KU
The last person on earth I want to be stranded with is Gianni Lupo. - The End of Us (Love in Isolation, #3) by Kennedy Fox –
What happens when a stalker threatens your life and you’re flown to a private beach house with your sexy new bodyguard? You break the rules and hope he falls madly in love with you. - Playing for Keeps (Hot Jocks, #1) by Kendall Ryan –
A sexy, brother’s best friend hockey romance from New York Times bestseller Kendall Ryan, kicks off a series you’ll devour! - Tattered Hearts (Tattered & Torn, #1) by Catherine Cowles –
As a careful friendship sparks into something more, someone watches. And they’ll do anything to tear it all apart… - Love Off-Limits (Some Kind of Love, #3) by Jenny Proctor – Free now on KU
Love Off-Limits is a stand-alone novel in a connected series. Enjoy the charming small-town appeal of a mountain farm, characters with closed-door but still sizzling chemistry, and of course, a baby goat named Penelope to tug on all your heartstrings. - The Ticket (Love Again, #1) by Heather Grace Stewart – Free now on KU
Now an optioned book! Fasten your seat belts for a journey filled with humor and adventure. - Welcome To Coco Bay (The Coco Bay, #1) by Kirsty McManus – Free now on KU
Could working in paradise be the answer to her prayers? - Chaser (Bad Habits, #2) by Staci Hart – Free now on KU
Everyone knows you should never say never. - Second Chance Charmer (Havenbrook, #1) by Brighton Walsh – Currently free!
He was the resident bad boy. She’s small town royalty. Their love was doomed from the start.
Have you read any of these romances? Let me know in the comments!
Happy Wandering!
I don’t read much romance but I am always tempted by posts like this. Thanks.
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Ha! Glad I could tempt you!
These all look good – sorry, but haven’t read any of them. Altho I have read and enjoyed Penny Reid’s books
I hear great things about Penny Reid’s books. I need to pick one up soon.
Romance has never been my genre – although I have enjoyed the few that I have read, I have to say. Casey Mcquiston works well for me.
Perhaps I need something with higher stakes because this was my list of favourite crime novels.
Oh ok! I’ll have to check them out! Thanks for the recommendation. 🙂
I always wonder whether some of the free books are worth reading.
I read and review a lot of free books, Deb, and never know what to expect. Some are not very good, but others are excellent!
I’ve definitely read some that are and some that aren’t. Ha!
I haven’t heard of any of them, but i hope you like them.
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Thanks Lydia!
Yes to Reid, Harlow, Walsh, and Ryan. I haven’t read that Cowels or Hart book, but I have read and loved other books of theirs.
Yay!! I knew you’d have good tips on at least a few of them. 🙂
I’m glad I could help. 😉
I’m not a romance reader so I have nothing to offer here, but I hope you enjoy whatever you do decide to read!
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Thanks!
🙂
I haven’t read any of these, so sadly I can’t help with the recs. However, several of them look really cute! I hope you enjoy them all.
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Thank you, Nicole!
I haven’t read of any of these, so I’m unable to give you any guidance. I hope you enjoy them when you get the opportunity to read them.
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Thank you!
I’ve heard good things about Melanie Jacobson & Jenny Proctor’s books! My TTT
Oh, yay! Thank you for the tip!
I sadly haven’t read any of these romances, but I do like both Melanie Jacobson and Jenny Proctor; I’ve read and loved other books by them. And you can’t go wrong with Penny Reid. Happy reading! 😀
Oh good! As long as I know someone’s enjoyed the author, I’m not as worried about giving them a try. 🙂
I haven’t read any of these but I have Elements of Chemistry on my TBR. I like Penny Reid’s writing.
I hear great things about Reid. I hope we both enjoy Elements of Chemistry when we get to them!
I’ve not read any of these, but I like a good romance and several of these sound fun! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
Yay! I hope you found something to add to the TBR. 🙂
Penny Reid is a favorite of mine. Her tagline is “a smart romance”, and that’s no lie. Always fun, witty, and nerdy, I guess. I read one or two by Walsh as well. They were good. Kendall Ryan’s book entertained me as well. I read XO, Zach last year and I liked it a lot
Reid is definitely the one I’ve heard the most about. She seems to be the most recommended. I’m happy to hear you’ve enjoyed a few of the others, as well. I always feel better about picking up a book if fellow readers have read them, too. And now I’ve added XO, Zach to the tbr. 😉
I do enjoy romance books. I have not read any of these but I have read one by Melanie Jacobson and two that Jenny Proctor co-wrote, and I enjoyed them.
Thanks for the tips on the authors you have read! It helps to know someone has enjoyed some of their work. 🙂
Got to love free books!! KU always has such a great library of books. I hope you enjoy these! Have a wonderful week!
Yes! Thanks Leslie!
Ah, I love KU and the variety of romances it offers although I have to say that the US definitely has a lot more options than UK KU! 😂 I’ve read Cowles’ book and although it is well loved, I thought it was just OK. I binged Brighton Walsh’ Havenbrook series last year and so I would definitely say that one is worth checking out! I’ve heard a lot of good things about Melanie Harlowe’s books too but haven’t read one yet. I also have that Penny Reid book on my Kindle as of yesterday and I’m looking forward to reading it although the last book I read by her wasn’t a big hit for me. I hope you enjoy whichever ones you decide to pick up, Dedra! 😃
Oh, great tips, Dini! I’m always a little nervous about the free books, and it helps if I can set my expectations before I pick them up. And I also won’t feel as guilty about DNFing, if I’m not enjoying it. 😃 I hope we both enjoy the Penny Reid one if/when we get to it!
I haven’t read any of these, Dedra so can’t help you there, but I have read other books by Penny Reid. They are usually steamy reads, but fun stories. If you try any of them, let us know what you think. I agree if it is free, I don’t feel bad if I DNF it.
Will do, Carla!
Tattered Stars was wonderful! I read the entire series and Tattered Stars (the first in the series) remained a favorite. Catherine Cowles has come to be a real favorite over the last year or so.
Oh yay!! I’m happy to hear that!