FREE | Sweet Second Chance Romance | by Susan Hatler

A lighthearted tale that will make you smile & let you believe that dreams really do come true.

Abigail Apple is running late to meet her blind date when she’s pulled over for speeding. Unfortunately, the follow-the-rules cop doesn’t care that she’s late, let alone that she’s heartbroken because her favorite dog rescue is in danger of being closed. Now she has to meet her date with mud drying on her heels, dog hair covering her dress, and the smell of a barn perfuming her hair. When she arrives, however, Abigail learns her handsome blind date is none other than the cop who pulled her over.

Abigail has no intention of staying until she learns Cooper Hill is heading a committee for the city that will award a six-figure donation to a charity of their choice. So, what’s a girl to do? Abigail decides a second date is the perfect way to convince Cooper to vote for the dog rescue. Soon, however, Abigail is less interested in Cooper’s vote than she is in his deep voice, kind heart, and tender touch. ❤️

Will this follow-the-rules cop and this follows-her-heart animal lover learn that despite poor first impressions, second chances can lead to love?

Why I’m including this: Susan Hatler delivers the ultimate meet-cute disaster—showing up to a blind date covered in dog hair and mud, only to discover your date is the cop who just pulled you over! The stakes are perfect: Abigail needs Cooper’s vote to save her beloved dog rescue, so she has to keep dating him even though their first meeting was mortifying. But of course, fake dating for a cause turns into real feelings! This is the first book in the Do-Over Date series, and it’s pure sweet romance comfort—no explicit content, just heartwarming moments and a hero who loves dogs as much as the heroine does. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber or Hallmark movie lovers who want their romance wholesome and hopeful. And it’s FREE!

FREE | Paranormal Cozy Mystery Romance | by Angie Fox

From New York Times bestselling author Angie Fox

Southern girl Verity Long is about as high society as her pet skunk, Lucy. Which is why she’s surprised as anyone when the new head of the Sugarland social set invites her to join the “it” girls. But this is no social call. Verity’s new client needs her to go in undercover and investigate strange happenings at the group’s historic headquarters.

But while spirits are whispering hints of murder, the socialites are more focused on Verity’s 1978, avocado-green Cadillac. And when Verity stumbles upon a fresh body, she’s going to need the long-dead citizens of Sugarland to help her solve the crime. Good thing she has the handsome deputy sheriff Ellis Wydell on hand, as well as her ghostly sidekick Frankie. The bad thing is, the ghosts are now whispering about the end of a certain ghost hunter.

Why I’m including this: Angie Fox is a NYT bestselling author who knows how to blend Southern charm, paranormal hijinks, and cozy mystery perfectly! Verity Long has a pet skunk named Lucy and drives an avocado-green ’78 Cadillac—she’s already iconic. The premise of going undercover with the “it” girls while ghosts whisper murder clues is delightfully absurd in the best way. This is Book 5 in the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries, but Fox writes them so you can jump in anywhere. The romance with Deputy Sheriff Ellis Wydell adds swoony moments between solving murders with dead people. Perfect for fans of Heather Graham’s Krewe of Hunters series or anyone who loves their mysteries with a side of sweet tea and supernatural sass! And it’s FREE! ✨

FREE | Dark Romance | by Aleatha Romig ⚠️

“Nobody ever did or ever will escape the consequences of his choices.”—Alfred A. Montapert

Every action has consequences. ⚡

Waking in an unfamiliar bedroom in a luxurious mansion, Claire Nichols is terrified to discover that a chance encounter led her into the cruel hands of her abductor, Anthony Rawlings. Claire has no understanding of why she’s there, but it’s been made abundantly clear—she is now his acquisition and every action has consequences.

Learn the rules to survive.

Facing incomprehensible circumstances, Claire must learn to endure her new reality—every aspect of her livelihood depends upon the tall, dark-eyed tycoon who is a true master of deception.

Driven by unknown demons, he has no tolerance for imperfection, in any aspect of his life, including his recent acquisition. Anthony may appear to the world as a handsome, benevolent businessman, but in reality Claire knows firsthand that he’s a menacing, controlling captor with very strict rules: do as you’re told, public failure is not an option, and appearances are of the utmost importance.

Captivate the captor.

Why I’m including this: This is DARK romance—emphasis on DARK. ⚠️ Romig created a massive sensation with this captivity romance series that launched a thousand think pieces about the genre. Claire is literally kidnapped and held captive by a controlling billionaire who sees her as his “acquisition.” This isn’t enemies-to-lovers; this is Stockholm syndrome territory with all the psychological manipulation that entails. The series has a cult following because Romig doesn’t shy away from the darkness—she leans into it, exploring power dynamics, survival, and the twisted relationship that develops. Check content warnings before reading! Perfect for fans of CJ Roberts’ Captive in the Dark or Pepper Winters’ Tears of Tess who want their romance genuinely disturbing and morally complex. It’s FREE, but be prepared for intensity.

FREE | Feel-Good Romantic Comedy | by Joy Skye

Can a holiday heal a broken heart?

Divorcée Kate Delaney is determined to show she’s perfectly fine without a man. To prove it, she throws herself into planning her son’s picture-perfect proposal on the sunny Greek island of Corfu. ☀️ But when her over-the-top plans start to go hilariously wrong, Kate finds herself stumbling into the arms of the charming and oh-so-dashing Pericles.

As Kate embraces the laid-back Greek lifestyle, she begins to wonder if this holiday might offer more than just a chance to play matchmaker—maybe it’s her turn for a little romance. Could Pericles be the key to mending her heart and giving her a second chance at love?

Join Kate on a sun-soaked, laugh-out-loud adventure of self-discovery, mishaps, and unexpected romance in Corfu Capers—a delightful rom-com that will have you dreaming of your own Greek getaway! ✨

Why I’m including this: This is the Sublime Retreats Romances series, and Joy Skye delivers pure escapism! ️ Kate is a divorcée trying to prove she doesn’t need a man while planning her son’s proposal—the irony is delicious. When everything goes wrong and she literally stumbles into gorgeous Greek Pericles, we get the classic rom-com setup of a uptight woman learning to relax and embrace life (and love!) again. The Greek island setting is swoon-worthy, and the “laid-back Greek lifestyle” versus Kate’s over-planning Type A personality creates perfect romantic tension. This is feel-good fiction at its finest—light, funny, romantic, and guaranteed to make you want to book a flight to Corfu. Perfect for fans of Josie Silver or anyone who loved Mamma Mia! And it’s FREE! ☀️

FREE | Paranormal Romantic Comedy | by Gina LaManna ‍♀️

Trixie Gardens is one average witch, thank you very much. ✨

A down-on-her luck taxi driver in the paranormal section of New York, Trixie has spent a lifetime repressing her magic. Until one night, she meets a grumpy, devilishly handsome vampire in a dark alley, and she accidentally activates her powers by shooting the cork from a cheap cabernet bottle at his face.

It turns out the vampire is none other than Dominic Kent—the stormy, rough-around-the-edges billionaire who owns Trixie’s apartment building. When she discovers Dominic is trying to kick her out of the only place she’s ever called home (and did she mention rent-controlled?), it’s hate at first sight.

After Trixie puts a teeny, tiny hex on her new nemesis, Dom retaliates in a big way. It’s all clever enchantments and witty curses, until Dominic’s brother suddenly returns, hellbent on revenge. ⚡ When things turn deadly, Dominic and Trixie must bond together to survive.

As Dom and Trixie fight to stay alive, they try to ignore the electricity crackling between them that’s got nothing to do with magic. ⚡ However, before she knows it, Trixie finds herself wondering why the line between hate and love feels like it’s so thin it might have vanished entirely…

Why I’m including this: Gina LaManna brings the rom-com energy HARD with this paranormal enemies-to-lovers! Trixie accidentally shooting a wine cork at a grumpy vampire’s face is peak comedy, and discovering he’s her landlord trying to evict her from her rent-controlled apartment (in NYC?!) makes the stakes hilariously personal. The hex war between them—”clever enchantments and witty curses”—sounds absolutely delightful before things turn serious with Dominic’s revenge-seeking brother. LaManna knows how to balance humor with genuine danger and romantic tension. Perfect for fans of Annette Marie’s Guild Codex series or anyone who wants Practical Magic meets You’ve Got Mail but with vampires and magic battles. The “hate to love” arc is chef’s kiss! And it’s FREE! ✨

FREE | Classic Literature | by Ernest Hemingway

A Powerful Love Story Amidst the Brutality of War

In the midst of the Spanish Civil War, American explosives expert Robert Jordan joins the Republican forces fighting against fascism. ⚔️ As he navigates the harsh realities of war, he meets María, a beautiful and courageous Spanish woman, and falls deeply in love with her. Against the backdrop of destruction and chaos, their love becomes a beacon of hope and humanity.

With his characteristic concise and powerful prose, Ernest Hemingway masterfully explores the human cost of war, the complexity of human relationships, and the resilience of the human spirit. ✨ Get your copy today!

Why I’m including this: This is one of Hemingway’s greatest novels and a masterpiece of 20th-century literature. Published in 1940 about the Spanish Civil War, it’s both a gripping war story and an achingly beautiful romance. Robert Jordan and María’s love affair unfolds over just four days, but Hemingway makes you feel every moment of their connection against the backdrop of impending death. The famous opening line (“He lay flat on the brown, pine-needled floor of the forest…”) and the devastating ending have made this essential reading for generations. Hemingway’s sparse, muscular prose creates unbearable tension as Jordan’s mission counts down. Perfect for fans of All Quiet on the Western Front or anyone who wants to understand why Hemingway is considered one of the greats. It’s a classic for a reason—and it’s FREE!

FREE | Police Procedural | by Graham H. Miller

Seven names on a list. No birthdates, no addresses, just seven names.

Jonah Greene has been exiled from CID into the role of coroner’s officer. His first body, a homeless man who didn’t survive a freezing night, has left him with a list of seven names to decode.

Jonah’s determination to investigate sees him going up against his boss and a system that wants the whole matter forgotten. But he sees this as his one chance at redemption, and refuses to give up as the stakes increase, until his life is threatened. ⚠️

Why I’m including this: This is the first in the Jonah Greene series, and Miller delivers a compelling protagonist—a detective exiled to coroner’s officer (basically a demotion) who sees a mysterious list as his shot at redemption. The setup is classic noir: a dead homeless man nobody cares about, seven cryptic names, and a cop willing to go against the system to find the truth. The “going up against his boss” angle adds institutional corruption vibes, and when Jonah’s life gets threatened, we know he’s onto something big. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin’s Rebus series or anyone who loves gritty British crime procedurals with flawed, determined protagonists. Miller writes with tight pacing and moral complexity. And it’s FREE!

FREE | Classic Short Stories | by Arthur Conan Doyle

Twelve cases. Endless brilliance. The detective who defined the genre.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892), by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the legendary first collection of short stories featuring the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson. ️

From the chilling mystery of The Adventure of the Speckled Band to the cunning schemes of A Scandal in Bohemia , these tales showcase Holmes’ unmatched powers of observation and deduction as he tackles crimes of passion, greed, and deception in Victorian London.

With unforgettable characters, ingenious puzzles, and Doyle’s masterful storytelling, this collection solidified Holmes as a timeless icon of mystery fiction and captivated readers across the world.

Suspenseful, clever, and endlessly entertaining, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes remains essential reading for mystery lovers everywhere. ✨

Why I’m including this: This is THE collection that made Sherlock Holmes a legend. Published in 1892, these twelve stories introduced the world to “The Speckled Band” (Doyle’s personal favorite), “A Scandal in Bohemia” (featuring Irene Adler, the woman who outwitted Holmes), and other classics. Doyle’s genius was making each story a perfect puzzle—you get all the clues Holmes does, but he sees what you miss. The Victorian London setting, the Baker Street atmosphere, Watson’s narration, Holmes’ violin and cocaine habit—it all started here. This collection has influenced literally every detective story written since. Perfect for mystery fans, anyone who loves BBC’s Sherlock or Elementary, or readers who want to understand the foundations of the genre. And it’s FREE! Elementary, my dear reader!

FREE | Coming of Age Fantasy | by Frank Underwood

The novel begins in the 1970’s when a young man discovers girls for the first time. Todd Preston joins a group of D&D players. It just so happens that Helen, his love interest, not only plays D&D but is The Game Master running the show. Helen also happens to be going steady with another boy. Todd starts out using The Game to be close to Helen and soon learns that there is far more to this game than he ever expected. ✨

Come and join with Todd, Helen, Steve, Greg and the rest of the D&D Adventurers as they travel to the lair of a dead red dragon in search of gold, glory and greatness in a world filled with magic and monsters in the land of Avondor.

As the action progresses, you will bounce between the mundane world of the 1970’s and the fantastic world of Dungeons and Dragons. The story begins on the last day of school and Todd’s realization that the twin sister of his best friend is no longer the bratty pest he remembers. Conversations with Helen and the introduction of The Game changes Todd’s life in ways that will forever influence the man he will become.

Why I’m including this: Underwood captures the magic of 1970s D&D culture when the game was new and mind-blowing! This is Ready Player One meets Freaks and Geeks—Todd joins D&D specifically to get close to Helen (who’s dating someone else AND is the DM, making her both unattainable and literally controlling his character’s fate). The dual narrative between real-world 1970s teen drama and fantasy adventures in Avondor creates meta-commentary on how games shape us. The “twin sister of his best friend” who’s no longer a “bratty pest” is classic coming-of-age realization. Perfect for fans of Ernest Cline, anyone nostalgic for old-school D&D, or readers who love Stranger Things’ blend of teen life and fantasy. This is Book One of “In The Beginning…” series. And it’s FREE!

$2.99 (Regularly $5.99) | Young Adult Wizards & Witches Fantasy | by Susan Dennard

Susan Dennard’s New York Times bestselling young adult epic fantasy Witchlands series continues with the story of the Bloodwitch Aeduan.

The Bloodwitch Aeduan and the Threadwitch Iseult race for safety as the Raider King’s attempts to subdue the Witchlands gain momentum. Now his forces sow terror in the mountains, slaughtering innocents. Despite differing goals, Aeduan and Iseult have grown to trust each other in the fight to survive. But trust is a tenuous bond. . . ⚡

War has come once more to the Witchlands. Perhaps if the Truthwitch Safi and Iseult were united, their powers could bring peace. ✨

Yet Lady Fate’s knife comes for us all, and the Bloodwitch Aeduan can no longer hide from his past.

“Worldbuilding after my own heart. It’s so good it’s intimidating.”—Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen

Why I’m including this: Susan Dennard’s Witchlands series is epic YA fantasy at its finest, and Victoria Aveyard’s endorsement says it all! This focuses on Aeduan (a Bloodwitch—how cool is that?) and Iseult (a Threadwitch) racing for survival while war ravages the Witchlands. The magic system is intricate—different types of witches with specific powers—and Dennard excels at weaving multiple POVs and storylines together. The “trust is a tenuous bond” between Aeduan and Iseult promises tension and slow-burn romance. At 50% off, this is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Leigh Bardugo who want complex worldbuilding, morally gray characters, and magic systems that actually matter to the plot. Dive into the Witchlands! ️

$1.99 (Regularly $3.99) | Psychological Fiction | by Wendy Dranfield

Charlotte waves at her mother across the crowded lawn. Little red boots on, cowboy hat crooked over her blonde pigtails, she’s been looking forward to this party for weeks. Moments later, she disappears without a trace…

Kathy Hamilton drives away from her sister-in-law’s pristine-white suburban house in Maple Falls certain she’s left her daughter in safe hands. On the hottest day of the year, a birthday is the perfect excuse to gather friends, family and neighbors around the pool for a barbecue. ☀️ But when she returns hours later to find her little girl has vanished, her world shatters.

Nobody laughing and drinking in the garden that day saw anything unusual.

Kathy’s eldest daughter is anxious and hardly eating. Is she sick with worry for her sister, or hiding a terrible secret?

The phone rings and rings, but why can’t Kathy get hold of the babysitter?

And is she imagining it, or when her husband rushed from work to join the search, was he wearing a different shirt to the one she saw him leave the house in that morning?

As the temperature rises, and long-buried secrets begin to surface, it’s clear that even the most perfect families keep devastating secrets. But in a town as small as this, is there anyone you can trust?

Why I’m including this: Dranfield creates every parent’s nightmare—a child vanishing at a family birthday party where dozens of adults were present! The details are chilling: little Charlotte in red boots and a cowboy hat, excited for the party, then GONE. Every family member becomes suspect: the anxious older daughter, the unreachable babysitter, the husband who changed his shirt. The “pristine-white suburban house” and “perfect families keep devastating secrets” promises dark underbellies beneath Maple Falls’ picture-perfect surface. At 50% off, this is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell or B.A. Paris who love domestic suspense where everyone’s hiding something. Who took Charlotte?

$1.99 (Regularly $3.99) | LGBTQ+ Biographies & Memoirs | by Curtis Chin

Nineteen eighties Detroit was a volatile place to live, but above the fray stood a safe haven: Chung’s Cantonese Cuisine, where anyone—from the city’s first Black mayor to the local drag queens, from a big-time Hollywood star to elderly Jewish couples—could sit down for a warm, home-cooked meal. Here was where, beneath a bright-red awning and surrounded by his multigenerational family, filmmaker and activist Curtis Chin came of age; where he learned to embrace his identity as a gay ABC, or American-born Chinese; where he navigated the divided city’s spiraling misfortunes; and where—between helpings of almond boneless chicken, sweet-and-sour pork, and some of his own, less-savory culinary concoctions—he realized just how much he had to offer to the world, to his beloved family, and to himself.

Served up by the cofounder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and structured around the very menu that graced the tables of Chung’s, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant is both a memoir and an invitation: to step inside one boy’s childhood oasis, scoot into a vinyl booth, and grow up with him—and perhaps even share something off the secret menu. ✨

Why I’m including this: Curtis Chin (cofounder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop) crafts a gorgeous memoir about growing up gay and Asian American in 1980s Detroit through the lens of his family’s Chinese restaurant! ️ The restaurant becomes a character itself—a safe haven where the Black mayor, drag queens, Hollywood stars, and elderly Jewish couples all break bread together. Structuring the memoir around the actual menu from Chung’s is brilliant and intimate. This is about identity, family, belonging, and finding yourself between “almond boneless chicken” and understanding your place in America. At 50% off, this is perfect for fans of Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong or anyone who loved The Farewell. A beautiful, important memoir!

$2.49 (Regularly $4.99) | Military Romance | by Nora Everly

He left to protect her. Now he’ll do anything to win her back.

I’ve fought in a war. But nothing wrecked me like losing her.

Lily was my first everything—best friend, first kiss, the girl I was supposed to marry. She had my whole heart before I even knew what that meant.

And I let her go.

I thought I was protecting her from the worst parts of me. From the nightmares, the guilt, the scars I didn’t know how to live with. I cut her out—thinking I was doing the right thing.

I was wrong. ❌

She’s back in our hometown now. A widow. A mother. And I just found out one of her kids is mine.

I lost years I can’t get back. Missed everything I should’ve been there for. But I’m here now, and I won’t walk away again.

Love like ours doesn’t vanish. It waits. ⏰

Why I’m including this: Nora Everly brings the ANGST in this second-chance military romance! Our hero pushed Lily away after war trauma, thinking he was protecting her, only to discover years later that she’s a widow with kids—and one of them is HIS. The “I lost years I can’t get back” guilt plus the “love like ours doesn’t vanish, it waits” hope creates devastating emotional stakes. This is the first in The Sweetbriar Mountain Series set in small-town Tennessee. At 50% off, this is perfect for fans of Devney Perry or anyone who loves tortured heroes trying to earn back the women they lost. The secret baby reveal adds layers! Grab tissues! ️