FREE | Arranged Marriage Billionaire Romance | by Scarlett Avery 💍
Either I go along with this marriage of convenience to an arrogant and obnoxious billionaire I don’t even know, or my family risks losing everything…
I’m across the country when I find out my father hired a big-time publicist to announce my upcoming wedding to one of the most powerful men in the country. A king in the hotel industry. The problem is, it’s news to me. I’ve never even met this man. 😱
I flat out refuse Phoenix König’s preposterous proposal. In fact, I protest vehemently. That’s until my father fesses up to deep, dark secrets he’s been holding back from me. We’re on the verge of bankruptcy. 💔
To save my family’s legacy—and hold on to the vestige of the precious heritage my deceased mother left behind—I have to agree to a merger-marriage? Sure, the tall, blue-eyed, commanding mogul with the chocolatey voice is so gorgeous, it makes my head spin, but that doesn’t change the facts. He’s a complete stranger. 🔥
To dig himself out of a hellish abyss, my father turned me into a pawn. A payment. Just like that, I find myself stripped of all decision power. Either I go along with this fake marriage or my family risks losing everything. 💰
Why you might like this: This is billionaire arranged marriage with family stakes and instant attraction. ⭐ Scarlett Avery delivers classic billionaire romance tropes—arranged marriage, powerful hotel mogul, family bankruptcy forcing the heroine’s hand—with high emotional stakes. The heroine finding out via publicist announcement (without being consulted!) adds legitimate anger to her initial refusal. Phoenix König being “gorgeous with a chocolatey voice” despite being an arrogant stranger creates the perfect tension between attraction and resentment. The dead mother’s heritage and father using her as a “pawn” adds emotional weight beyond just saving money. Perfect for billionaire romance fans, arranged marriage lovers, or readers who want heroines with agency fighting impossible situations while falling for commanding moguls. And it’s FREE! 💎
FREE | Scottish Historical Romance | by Kelsey McKnight 💚
British heiress Charlotte Holloway never had any interest in marrying… However, a woman in Victorian England spends her life in the control of men, making finding a husband necessary. 😢
Fearing his daughter losing everything when he dies, Charlotte’s father forces a match with an old friend, Richard Howard. But Richard is much more interested in an heir than a wife, and will do anything to continue his bloodline. Beaten and battered, Charlotte sees no way out of the union… 💔
Then the handsome Scottish laird Conner MacLeod crashes the social scene. He sets her body on fire with a mere touch, but he has a bad reputation of leaving a string of women in his wake. Nonetheless, when Conner offers his emerald queen sanctuary in his Highland castle, Charlotte flees with him into the night, escaping her marriage. 🏴
But those who wish to trap her are never far behind. The Highlands give her hope, but fill her life with new perils… She and Conner begin growing closer, although the shadows of his former relationships haunt her. 🔥
When Charlotte escapes one marriage only to find herself on the cusp of another, will she ever be free? ⚔️
What makes this essential: This is Victorian escape romance with Scottish Highlands sanctuary and healing. ⭐ Kelsey McKnight tackles difficult themes—forced marriage, domestic abuse—then provides escape and hope through the Scottish laird who offers sanctuary. Charlotte fleeing her abusive marriage with Conner into the Highlands creates both adventure and safety. The “emerald queen” imagery (The Scottish Stone Series) suggests mystical or symbolic elements. Conner’s reputation for leaving women adds realistic doubt despite their attraction. The question “will she ever be free?” resonates—escaping one controlling situation doesn’t automatically mean freedom. Perfect for fans of Scottish historical romance, readers who love Highland sanctuary stories, or anyone who wants abuse survivors finding healing and genuine love. And it’s FREE! 💎
FREE | Paranormal Vampire Romance | by Sara Thorn 🧛
Kidnapped by a vampire prince. Desired by his rival brother. In a world of immortal power, love can be the most dangerous weapon of all.
I was an ordinary girl—until the night Athan dragged me into the shadows. Now I’m his captive in the glittering, deadly vampire court of Mystreuce. He says he saved me. He says I belong to him. But every time he touches me, I can feel the lie. 😱
Because there’s another prince in this kingdom. Cassius—Athan’s half-brother, his equal in power, and his opposite in every way. Dark where Athan is light. Cruel where he is controlled. And he wants me, too. 🔥
I’ve become the prize in their ancient feud—a mortal temptation neither can resist. If I choose wrong, I could destroy their fragile peace. If I choose right… I might destroy myself. 💔
In a court where loyalty is lethal and desire can kill, love isn’t salvation. It’s the spark that sets the world on fire. ⚡
Why I’m including this: This is vampire romance with love triangle stakes and court intrigue. ⭐ Sara Thorn delivers addictive paranormal romance—kidnapped by one vampire prince (Athan: light, controlled), desired by his rival half-brother (Cassius: dark, cruel), the heroine becomes the prize in their ancient feud. The “every time he touches me, I can feel the lie” creates immediate distrust of her captor, while the dangerous attraction to both brothers raises impossible stakes. The court of Mystreuce setting adds political intrigue beyond romance. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Cassandra Clare, Kresley Cole, or anyone who loves vampire courts, morally gray princes, dangerous love triangles, and high-heat paranormal romance. And it’s FREE! 🌙
Heart Bones: A Novel
Regularly $5.99, Today $2.99 | Contemporary Romance | by Colleen Hoover 💔
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Ends with Us, and It Starts with Us!
Moving, passionate, and unforgettable, Colleen Hoover’s novel follows two young adults from completely different backgrounds embarking on a tentative romance, unaware of what the future holds. 💕
After a childhood filled with poverty and neglect, Beyah Grim finally has her hard-earned ticket out of Kentucky with a full ride to Penn State. But two months before she’s finally free to change her life for the better, an unexpected death leaves her homeless and forced to spend the remainder of her summer in Texas with a father she barely knows. 😢
Devastated and anxious for the summer to go by quickly, Beyah has no time or patience for Samson, the wealthy, brooding guy next door. Yet, the connection between them is too intense to ignore. But with their upcoming futures sending them to opposite ends of the country, the two decide to maintain only a casual summer fling. Too bad neither has any idea that a rip current is about to drag both their hearts out to sea. 🌊
What makes this essential: This is Colleen Hoover delivering emotional gut-punches with summer romance. ⭐ CoHo is the #1 bestselling romance author for a reason—she writes relationships that feel real and hurt beautifully. Beyah (poverty, neglect, finally escaping to college) meeting wealthy Samson (brooding, privileged) creates classic class divide tension. The “casual summer fling” that becomes something neither expected, the “rip current dragging hearts out to sea” metaphor, and their futures pulling them apart creates devastating romantic stakes. Perfect for Colleen Hoover fans, readers who love emotional contemporary romance, summer flings with depth, or anyone who wants to cry while rooting for love against impossible odds. Under $3! 🏖️
Regularly $5.99, Today $2.99 | Historical Thrillers | by Nora Roberts 👰
Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts—a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations.
1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him… 💔
Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about—and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in it for at least three years. 🏰
Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth—and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light. Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya’s unease—and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted… but just a little. 👻
Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle’s office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as “the first lost bride.” It’s becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it… ⚡
Why I’m including this: This is Nora Roberts launching a new trilogy with Gothic romance and family curses. ⭐ Roberts is a #1 bestselling powerhouse, and Inheritance delivers her signature blend: contemporary heroine inheriting a haunted Victorian mansion on the Maine coast, uncovering family secrets (separated twins, hidden past), and facing a centuries-old curse tied to a murdered bride from 1806. The dual timeline (Astrid’s 1806 murder, Sonya’s present-day inheritance), the “first lost bride” mystery, and the requirement to live there three years creates perfect Gothic atmosphere. Perfect for Nora Roberts fans, readers who love haunted houses with family secrets, or anyone who wants romantic suspense with supernatural elements. Book 1 of trilogy! Under $3! 🌹
Regularly $3.99, Today $1.99 | Young Adult Social Issues | by Megan Lally 🆔
A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller!
She thought she had her life back. She was wrong. A gripping debut thriller perfect for fans of Natalie D. Richards and Vincent Ralph.
It was a mistake to trust him. Shivering and bruised, a teen wakes up on the side of a dirt road with no memory of how she got there—or who she is. A passing officer takes her to the police station, and not long after, a frantic man arrives. He’s been searching for her for hours. He has her school ID, her birth certificate, and even family photos. 📸
He is her father. Her name is Mary. Or so he says. 😱
When Lola slammed the car door and stormed off into the night, Drew thought they just needed some time to cool off. Except Lola disappeared, and the sheriff, his friends, and the whole town are convinced Drew murdered his girlfriend. Forget proving his innocence, he needs to find her before it’s too late. The longer Lola is missing, the fewer leads there are to follow… and the more danger they both are in. 💀
Why I’m including this: This is YA thriller with identity mystery and dual POV suspense. ⭐ Megan Lally’s debut became a NYT/USA Today bestseller for good reason—the dual narrative (girl with amnesia claimed by a man with all her ID, boyfriend desperate to find his missing girlfriend) creates immediate tension. Is the man really her father? Is Mary even her real name? Meanwhile, Drew is accused of murdering Lola, but he’s trying to find her alive. The converging timelines and identity mystery keep you guessing. Perfect for YA thriller fans, readers who love unreliable memories and sinister family secrets, or anyone who wants edge-of-your-seat suspense about who to trust when you can’t even trust yourself. Under $2! 🔦
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