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The Billionaire’s Christmas List: A Sweet and Steamy Holiday Romance
Author: Brooks, Sophie
FREE
Holiday Romance
What kind of man gives diamonds to a woman he’s never met? 💎
The last thing I expected were real diamond earrings for Christmas. Turns out a passing billionaire decided to “help” my young son buy me an amazing gift.
Now I have to track down Mason Ross, Chicago’s most sought-after business consultant, to return them. But he doesn’t care about the earrings, he’s only interested in me. Me! A mid-twenties single mom with two jobs. 👩👦
Mason’s persistent, and no matter how much I try to resist his charm, the days leading up to Christmas are full of unexpected helicopter rides and dinners at world-class hotels. 🚁✨ The kind, funny, hot-as-hell man has everything, but I only have my son. I won’t risk the life we’ve built together on a dream that can never come true.
Death at the Fireside Inn (Veronica Vale Investigates Book 1)
Author: Kildare, Kitty
FREE
1920s Historical Mystery
A determined sleuth. 🕵️♀️ And a terrible crime. 🔍
London 1920. Veronica Vale is content with her obituary writing, parties with friends, and walks with her rescue dog, Benji. 🐕
But when a shocking killing occurs at the Winter Garden Theatre and Veronica knows the victim, she finds herself doing more than writing about the death. She’s investigating whodunnit and why.
Veronica enlists her best friend Ruby Smythe, and her street-smart dog, Benji, to figure out what happened and get justice for the victim. ⚖️
Can our headstrong, clever, amateur sleuth catch the killer before the police? And what secrets will she uncover when she does?
What makes this special: Kitty Kildare launches a charming new historical mystery series set in post-WWI London with all the atmosphere and intrigue fans of the era crave. Veronica Vale is a refreshing amateur detective—independent, clever, and accompanied by an adorable rescue dog sidekick. The 1920s setting offers the perfect backdrop of social change, jazz-age glamour, and lingering wartime shadows. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen’s Her Royal Spyness series or Ashley Weaver’s Amory Ames mysteries. If you love period mysteries with strong female leads, witty banter, and just the right amount of danger, this FREE series starter will have you hooked from page one. 🎭✨
Fated Mates and When to Keep Them
Author: Sherwood, AJ
FREE
LGBTQ+ Fantasy
Noel is desperate for cash. 💸 So PA for the mafia boss it is, or he risks losing his childhood home. Too bad the job also comes with a grumpy vampire boss. 🧛
Family has been Fernando’s priority for centuries, so why does his adorable PA suddenly stir long-forgotten feelings? 💕
Killing anyone that endangers Noel counts as a romantic gesture, right? Asking for a vampire. 🗡️
About the author: AJ Sherwood believes in happily ever afters, magic, dragons, good men, and dark chocolate. She often dreams at night of delectable men doing sexy things with each other. In between writing multiple books (often at the same time) she pets her cats, plays with her dogs, and attempts insane things like aerial yoga.
She currently resides in Michigan with aforementioned dogs and cats. Being in snow country gives her the excuse to stay inside and watch bl dramas, which suit her perfectly.
Why this one stands out: A.J. Sherwood has built a devoted following for her ability to blend humor, heart, and heat in her paranormal LGBTQ+ romances. This vampire mafia rom-com delivers exactly what fans love—grumpy/sunshine dynamics, found family themes, and a morally gray vampire who shows love through acts of violence (in the best way). Sherwood’s writing is known for its accessibility, emotional depth, and genuinely funny moments that balance the steamy scenes. Perfect for readers who loved The House in the Cerulean Sea but want more bite (literally) or fans of Onley James’s darker MM romance. This is cozy paranormal romance with teeth, and it’s FREE. 🖤🦇
The Amish Widow (Amish Secret Widows’ Society Book 1)
Author: Price, Samantha
FREE
Amish Romantic Cozy Mystery
When Emma Kurtzler’s life is shattered by the sudden death of her husband, the newly widowed Amish woman faces more than just grief—she’s on the verge of losing her farm. 💔 But when a shocking murder hits close to home, Emma finds herself turning to an unexpected source of comfort: a secretive society of Amish widows. These women offer more than support; they have their own surprising secrets and a keen sense for solving mysteries. 🔍
With the help of a charming neighbor, Emma must navigate the dangers lurking around her while managing newfound friendships, all while grappling with her own past. Can she uncover the truth before the threats surrounding her become too much to bear? 👥
Filled with suspense, heartwarming moments, and a dash of romance, this cozy mystery is a must-read for fans of Amish fiction and lighthearted whodunits. ✨
Here’s the deal: Samantha Price is a prolific name in Amish fiction with dozens of beloved series to her credit. She expertly blends the cozy mystery genre with Amish culture, creating stories that are both comforting and intriguing. The concept of a secret widows’ society adds a delightful twist to traditional Amish fiction—think cozy mystery meets support group with bonnets. Perfect for fans of Karen Harper, Sarah Price, or Wanda Brunstetter who want their Amish fiction with a side of murder mystery. This FREE series starter offers clean romance, community values, and just enough suspense to keep you turning pages late into the night. 🏡🕊️
The Milburn Big Box Set: Two Complete Series: “A Murder In Milburn” & “Return To Milburn”
Author: McGovern, Nancy
FREE
Mystery Anthologies
Limited Time Release! Contains ALL 18 books from both series featuring Nora Newberry & Milburn, Wyoming PLUS 18 delicious recipes straight from the stories! 📚👩🍳
“A Murder In Milburn” was Nancy McGovern’s 1st cozy mystery series, featuring the young, up-and-coming super-sleuth & super-chef, Nora Newberry. The series included 12 stories, ranging from murders at a wedding and a zoo to...well...murders at an ice cream factory and a bed & breakfast. 🍦💍 It also included 12 delicious recipes straight out of Nora’s own cookbook. But, after a dozen murders in the small, quiet town, it felt like maybe enough was enough. So Nancy moved on to other characters & series in an effort to give Milburn some time to repopulate.
But fate intervened... ✨
After some time away, Nancy missed her old friend, Nora, so much that she just had to “Return To Milburn” and published 6 more stories in this sequel series, set 25 years after the original. We reunite with Nora on her 55th birthday, happily married with two grown daughters and still up to her old tricks: solving murders & whipping up dishes like she never missed a beat! 🎂 It seems there’s never any shortage of murder in Milburn!
Bottom line: This is an absolute STEAL—18 complete cozy mysteries PLUS 18 recipes, all FREE. Nancy McGovern has created something rare in cozy mystery: a long-running series beloved enough that she had to return to it 25 years later. Nora Newberry is the ultimate cozy heroine—she solves crimes AND cooks amazing food (with recipes you can actually make). The humor in McGovern’s writing shines through, especially her tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment that Milburn might have a murder problem. Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen series or Diane Mott Davidson’s culinary mysteries. If you love small-town settings, cooking, and murder (the fictional kind), this massive collection is your next binge-read. The value here is incredible. 🎁🔪
The Jade Stone Sleuth (Jade Valley Romance Adventures Book 1)
Author: Checketts, Cami
FREE
Clean Romcom Mystery
A security operative navigating his first job. 🕵️ A charitable angel accused of murder. 😇 Can Brex discover the truth about the jade stones or will he be the next victim?
Brexten Cabella, a suave but insecure detective trying hard to prove himself, has been hired for his first big job as a security op for the elite Aiden Porter. The case is intriguing--get close to seemingly innocent Clara Gem and prove that she is responsible for the “accidental” death of her three boyfriends with no clues other than a mysterious jade stone at the site of each fatality. 💚 Despite Brexten’s impressive resume, he’s worried he’ll fail at this new task and lose his first million dollar bonus, the ticket to rewriting his future and proving he does have what it takes to succeed. Yet, as Brex gets to know Clara, he begins to rethink not only his initial suspicions, but his beliefs about life and love and what matters most.
Clara Gem, a carefree and optimistic youth pastor, has lost three boyfriends in the past decade to suspicious fatal accidents. Her heart has broken for their families and she’s determined to not date anymore and put another man at risk. 💔 When Clara meets the charming detective Brexten Cabella, her resolve to guard her heart flies out the window. He’s like something off the movie screen, but warm, caring, and fun--and he may be the ticket to finally unraveling the mystery of the jade stone and the accidents. Clara finds herself quickly falling for Brex, but is love worth the risk of him dying? ❤️
What pulled me in: Cami Checketts is a USA Today bestselling author known for her clean, swoon-worthy romantic suspense that never skimps on tension or chemistry. She’s written over 100 novels and has a devoted fanbase that trusts her to deliver romance that’s both sweet and thrilling. This series blends rom-com humor with genuine mystery—think Hallmark movie meets Nancy Drew with better romantic tension. The premise is irresistible: a detective hired to investigate a woman who might be accidentally killing her boyfriends, only to fall for her himself. Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter’s contemporary rom-coms or Colleen Coble’s clean romantic suspense. If you want mystery, romance, humor, and zero bedroom scenes, Checketts delivers every time. This FREE series starter is the perfect introduction to her signature style. 💎✨
The Forgotten Bride
Author: Smith, Philip Anthony
FREE
Psychological Thrillers
Ten years ago, Olivia Lakewell disappeared on her wedding day—vanishing without a trace outside a sun-drenched Californian chapel. For a decade, she was held captive in a dark underground bunker, subjected to chilling psychological manipulation and psychological terror by a faceless monster who refused to reveal why.
Now, Olivia has escaped. 🏃♀️
But freedom isn’t what she imagined. Her fiancé has moved on, her daughter barely remembers her, and her life—once filled with hope—is a haunting shell of what it was. As she tries to reclaim what’s hers, she’s thrust into a maze of secrets, betrayal, and lingering danger. Who took her? Why was she kept alive? And is the nightmare truly over? 😱
This gripping mystery thriller is a masterclass in psychological suspense, abduction horror, and emotional drama. The Forgotten Bride is a tense psychological crime story that pulls you into the chilling mind games of a captor and the fight of a forgotten woman who refuses to stay buried.
Why I’m including this: Philip Anthony Smith crafts the kind of psychological thriller that gets under your skin and stays there. This isn’t just about the abduction—it’s about what comes after, when freedom feels like another kind of prison. The premise is haunting: a woman returns from captivity only to find her entire life has moved on without her. Smith excels at creating that slow-burn dread and exploring the psychological aftermath of trauma. Perfect for fans of B.A. Paris, Natasha Preston, or anyone who devoured Room and wanted more exploration of what happens after escape. This FREE psychological thriller delivers twists, emotional depth, and the kind of unsettling suspense that keeps you reading late into the night. If you love dark, character-driven thrillers that ask “what if the escape is only the beginning?” this is your next read. 🔐💔
Vicious Union : A Cartel Romance (Flor de Muertos Series Book 1)
Author: Soto, Jocelyne
FREE
Multicultural & Interracial Romance
The son of the most dangerous Kingpin in Mexico. 💀
The heir to the throne. 👑
The man that individuals fear the most, next to my father.
According to my father those are things that I should be proud of. I should be proud of my heritage and wear it on my back with honor.
I’ll honor my heritage but I will not honor the path that is set out for me. The life that my father lives is not for me. I will do anything in my power to walk away from that life, and that apparently includes getting married in Vegas after a night of drinking. 🎰💍
She’s beautiful, everything that I have ever wanted, but I can’t have her. Not with the life that I live.
Not with the blood I have on my hands. 🔥
What makes this special: Jocelyne Soto brings authentic cultural depth to the dark mafia/cartel romance genre with this series. The “Flor de Muertos” (Flower of the Dead) title signals this isn’t your typical mafia romance—it’s steeped in Mexican culture, family loyalty, and the complex legacy of cartel life. Soto writes morally gray heroes who struggle against their destinies, and the accidental Vegas marriage trope adds a lighter touch to an otherwise dark premise. Perfect for fans of Cora Reilly’s mafia romances or Sarah Castille’s dark organized crime novels who want to see diverse representation in the genre. This FREE series starter delivers the danger, steam, and emotional conflict that makes dark romance so addictive, with the added layer of cultural authenticity that sets it apart. 🌹🖤
Venomous Throne (Dynasty of Queens)
Author: Michaels, Alexa, Michaels, Alexa H.
FREE
Dark Mafia Romance
She ruled the city by day… but at midnight, he came to worship, haunt, and unravel her 👑🌙
They call me La Vedova Nera—the Black Widow of the underworld. I rule with iron and fire, no mercy, no weakness. 🔥 In a world built for men, I clawed my way to the top and made them all kneel.
But he never did.
He watches from the shadows. 👁️ A ghost in the night. My stalker. My savior. My obsession.
I don’t know his real name, or what brought him to the Windy City. I only know the darkness in his eyes and the blade he draws for me without question. 🗡️ He’s a stray I never meant to feed, a phantom I never meant to crave. But I’ve let him in—into my world, into my bed, into the corners of my heart I swore I’d lock away forever.
There are secrets in his silence. Lies beneath every stolen touch.
And when the truth comes to light, it might burn everything I’ve built to the ground. 🔥
I’m the queen of this empire. But he just might be the one thing I can’t control. 💋
Here’s why this matters: Alexa Michaels delivers dark mafia romance with a powerful twist—a female crime boss who actually acts like one. The “Dynasty of Queens” series centers women in power positions rather than making them accessories to male antiheroes. The stalker-to-lover dynamic is handled with the kind of dark intensity that fans of this subgenre crave, complete with morally gray characters and dangerous obsession. This is for readers who want their mafia romance DARK—possessive, dangerous, and unapologetically toxic in all the fictional ways that make for addictive reading. Perfect for fans of Natasha Knight, Zoe Blake, or Brenda Rothert’s darker work. If you loved the intensity of Hades and Persephone retellings but want it set in the Chicago underworld with a female kingpin, this FREE series starter is calling your name. 🖤👑
The Epic Poems
Author: Shakespeare, William
FREE
Shakespearean Literature
Experience the lyrical brilliance of William Shakespeare beyond the stage — in his deeply emotional, beautifully crafted epic poems. 📖✨
The Epic Poems by William Shakespeare gathers his timeless works of passion, art, and imagination, revealing the poet’s mastery of language in its purest form.
Within this elegant collection you’ll find the sensual beauty of Venus and Adonis, the tragic dignity of The Rape of Lucrece, and the eternal introspection of The Sonnets — along with lesser-known narrative poems that display Shakespeare’s unmatched command of rhythm, imagery, and feeling.
These works explore love and lust, honor and betrayal, time and truth — the same universal themes that shaped his plays, rendered here in verse that sings with grace and intensity. Whether read for pleasure, study, or inspiration, these poems offer a window into the mind of literature’s greatest artist. 🎭
Why you’ll love this: This is Shakespeare without the stage—pure poetry from the greatest writer in the English language. While his plays get most of the attention, Shakespeare’s narrative poems and sonnets showcase his linguistic genius in its most concentrated form. “Venus and Adonis” was actually his first published work and a bestseller in his lifetime. The Sonnets remain some of the most analyzed, quoted, and beloved poems ever written. This FREE collection is perfect for students, poetry lovers, or anyone who wants to understand why Shakespeare’s language has endured for over 400 years. Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering these works for the first time, having the complete epic poems in one place is invaluable. For fans of classic literature, poetry, or anyone who appreciates language at its finest—this is essential reading. 🌹📚
