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Red Stone Security Series Box Set by Katie Reus. $ .99
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The USA Today bestselling Red Stone Security Series Box Set (Volume 3) includes the following three romantic suspense titles by Katie Reus:
Protecting His Witness
Seven years ago she broke his heart… Former SEAL Vincent Hansen never got over Jordan and the way she left him without a trace. When she reappears he’s furious at her deception. But after she’s targeted in a series of deadly attacks, he realizes he’s never stopped loving her. Now he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe and convince her that she was always meant to be his.
Sinful Seduction
As an heiress from a prominent family, Mina knows the pain of living under a microscope. Which is why she loves her sleepy Key West home where nobody knows her name. She’s determined to make her way without being coddled—and no mugging is going to change that.
Former Marine and newest Red Stone Security employee Alexander Blue has seen enough bloodshed to last a lifetime—or ten. He’s ready for civilian life, but when he sees a mysterious brunette attacked by a mugger, his need to protect kicks into overdrive. Mina, the sensual artist he saved, brings him home and bandages him up, but her gaze cuts clear to his soul. An intense connection isn’t all Blue feels—there was something strange about that mugging. He’s convinced Mina is in danger and needs his protection. Just one problem: Mina doesn’t want saving.
Under His Protection
Lingerie shop owner Julieta Mederos has worked hard to get her business off the ground. Now she’s looking forward to some quality time with her friends and her big, boisterous family. But explicit texts from random phone numbers and vandalism at her shop makes it clear someone dangerous has fixated on her. Without any solid leads, the police can’t help her and she’s forced to turn to the last man she wants to depend on.
Former Army Ranger and newest Red Stone Security employee Ivan Mitchell has gotten used to being alone in the world. He never even thinks about it anymore—until he meets sexy, independent Julieta. She’s everything he could ever want…but she seems determined to keep him at arm’s length. Until now. Maybe the cops can’t do anything to protect her, but he can. When things escalate faster than even he expected, he finds himself pulling out his most extreme combat skills to protect her. He’ll do what it takes to save her life—and prove to her she belongs in his.
Author Note: Each title can be purchased individually or as a box set.
Collection: 119,000 words
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. $ 2.55
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Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective…but there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.
Since its publication, Stephen Chbosky’s haunting debut novel has received critical acclaim, provoked discussion and debate, grown into a cult phenomenon with over three million copies in print, spent over one year at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and inspired a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson.The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a story about what it’s like to travel that strange course through the uncharted territory of high school. The world of first dates, family dramas, and new friends. Of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Of those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.
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Where She Went by Gayle Forman. $ 2.50
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The highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed If I Stay
Picking up several years after the dramatic conclusion of If I Stay, Where She Went continues the story of Adam and Mia, from Adam’s point of view. Ever since Mia’s decision to stay – but not with him – Adam’s career has been on a wonderful trajectory. His album, borne from the anguish and pain of their breakup, has made him a bona fide star. And Mia herself has become a top-rate cellist, playing in some of the finest venues in the world. When their respective paths put them both in New York City at the same time, the result is a single night in which the two reunite – with wholly satisfying results.
And don’t miss Gayle’s newest novel, JUST ONE DAY and the forthcoming companion, JUST ONE YEAR.
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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. $ 2.50.
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In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade’s devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world’s digital confines—puzzles that are based on their creator’s obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them.
But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade’s going to survive, he’ll have to win—and confront the real world he’s always been so desperate to escape.
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Oh, man, I wish I could read READY PLAYER ONE for the first time, again, although I’ve read it five times at least. I’ve collared everyone I can get my hands on to read this book. It’s not perfect, I know that, but it is absolute escapism and so enjoyable. OT: I tried a virtual reality headset once and needed Dramamine quite badly and for hours afterward.
My son, who has been reading a lot of SF in the last few years, really liked Ready Player One. It would probably make a good gift for someone who reads a lot in that genre.
Loretta Chase’s Viscount Vagabond is free on Amazon right now.
Julie Kagawa’s Talon is under $3 at Amazon. And thank you all for the tips!
Echoing the love for Ready Player One.
OMG. I just went *racing* to Amazon to see if Ernest Cline had a new book (because my desperate little heart hoped that was the cause for Ready Player One to be on sale) but alas. Tis not true. (Yet?)
Another fan of Ready Player One, here. The audiobook by Wil Wheaton is very good. And if you like that, you really should try HabitRPG. :-)
I thought the romantic interest in RP1 was cardboard MPDG/”cool girl”ish, but I don’t expect much nuance on the characterization front from my nerdly tribe. It was a fun ride otherwise. DH and I read it back to back, so there was a lot of lunch-break texting of “I GOT TO THE PART WITH THE THING!!” “I KNOW, RIGHT?!”
oh Ready Player One is nerd heaven. I loved it. A ton of fun.