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Cheap Kindle (and Other Format) Books

Below are some paid ereading ideas.  For more see my Free Kindle Book posts, as there are sometimes paid ebook recommendations included.

eBook Bundles

Bundled ebooks are a great and economical way to fill up your new ebook reader.  This is also a good way to get the first few ebooks from a new series, and sometimes even a whole series.

The Ultimate Thriller Box Set by Lee Goldberg, Scott Nicholson, J.A. Konrath, J. Carson Black, Blake Crouch (4 stars/7 reviews) $0.99.  Bundle of 5 thriller novels:

• Origin by J.A. Konrath
• Desert Places by Blake Crouch
• Darkness on the Edge of Town by J. Carson Black
• Watch Me Die by Lee Goldberg
• Disintegration by Scott Nicholson

Snowflakes and Stetsons: The Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle\Christmas at Cahill Crossing\A Magical Gift at Christmas (Harlequin Historical) by Carol Finch, Jillian Hart and Cheryl St. John (5 stars/2 reviews) $4.79.  Three historical romances in one ebook.  Similarly priced at Barnes & Noble and Kobo.

Ruling Passion by Alyxandra Harvey.  $7.99.  Contains the first three titles of this well-rated vampire series: Hearts at Stake, Blood Feud and Out for Blood.

The Boxcar Children Mysteries Box Set: Books One Through Twelve by Gertrude Chandler Warner (5 stars/1 review) $9.99.  This is a Kindle ebook enhanced with audio visual content and is best read on an iPad,  Android device or computer.  Includes an illustrated biography of the author and four videos about her and her work.

High Heels Mysteries Boxed Set (Books 1-5) by Gemma Halliday (4 stars/10 reviews) $9.99.  This set includes all five titles in the High Heels Mystery series:

1. Spying In High Heels
2. Killer In High Heels
3. Undercover In High Heels
4. Alibi In High Heels
5. Mayhem In High Heels

The Lighthouse Inn Mysteries by Tim Myers mostly get 4-5 star ratings.  They have been released in two bundles for a lower price than buying the individual titles: Lighthouse Inn Mysteries 1,2 & 3 Bundle is $7.49; the Lighthouse Inn Mysteries 4 & 5 bundle is $4.99; and the Key to Murder and Ring for Murder Bundle is $5.49.  Also by the same author is the New Cozy Mystery Bundle for $5.99.  This one includes three titles.

Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breed 8-Book Bundle: Kiss of Midnight, Kiss of Crimson, Midnight Awakening, Midnight Rising, Veil of Midnight, Ashes of Midnight, Shades of Midnight, Taken by Midnight.  At $49.99 the bundle is cheaper than buying the individual ebooks.

Kresley Cole Immortals After Dark: The Clan MacRieve by Kresley Cole.  $23.99.  Includes A Hunger Like No Other, Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night and Pleasure of a Dark Prince.

Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove Series by Debbie Macomber (4 stars/8 reviews) $15.69.  Includes the first six novels of the series.  Bundle includes: 16 Lighthouse Road, 204 Rosewood Lane, 311 Pelican Court, 44 Cranberry Point, 50 Harbor Street, and 6 Rainier Drive.

The Lady Julia Grey Bundle by Deanna Raybourn (4 1/2 stars/10 reviews) $9.99.

From the extravagant world of Victorian aristocrats to the wild moors of Yorkshire, experience the intrigue and romance of all three Lady Julia Grey mysteries by RITA Award-winning author Deanna Raybourn, now available in one convenient download. Bundle includes: Silent in the Grave, Silent in the Sanctuary and Silent on the Moor.

Lords of the Underworld Bundle by Gena Showalter (4 1/2 stars/16 reviews) $9.99.

They dared to open Pandora’s Box, and now must carry an eternal curse. New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s incredible new paranormal series begins in a remote fortress in Budapest, where six immortal warriors, each more dangerously seductive than the last, are bound by an ancient curse none has been able to break. Journey through this dark and sensual world, where the line between good and evil blurs and true love is put to the ultimate test. Bundle includes: The Darkest Fire, The Darkest Night, The Darkest Kiss and The Darkest Pleasure.

Also from Gena Showalter is her Atlantis Series Bundle for $9.99.  This bundle includes five books: Heart of the Dragon, Jewel of Atlantis, The Nymph King, The Vampire’s Bride and The Amazon’s Curse.

Chronicles of the Elantra Bundle (Cast in Shadow / Cast in Courtlight / Cast in Secret) by Michelle Sagara (4 1/2 stars/2 reviews) $9.99.

Epic fantasy meets fast-paced police procedural in Michelle Sagara’s gripping action-adventure series The Chronicles of Elantra, where law enforcer Kaylin Neya investigates crime armed with magic and a sharp wit. Bundle includes Cast in Shadow, Cast in Courtlight and Cast in Secret.

Almost Human ~ The First Trilogy ~ 3-in-1 Bundle by Melanie Nowak (4 1/2 stars/105 reviews)  $9.99.

In this paranormal fantasy, chapters alternate perspective between a vampire and a young woman, as they join an ensemble cast of characters to navigate difficulties of addiction and desire; perils of zombies and vampires; and struggles with abuse, morality and… college.

The Calhoun Chronicles Bundle by Susan Wiggs (5 stars/2 reviews) $9.99.

Award–winning New York Times bestseller and consummate storyteller Susan Wiggs brings you three enthralling historical romances about unconventional women and the men who learn to love them. Included in this bundle are The Charm School, The Horsemaster’s Daughter and Halfway to Heaven.

Alex Kava Bundle by Alex Kava (5 stars/4 reviews)  $18.12.

A thrilling collection of Alex Kava’s five Maggie O’Dell novels, A Perfect Evil, Split Second, The Soul Catcher, At the Stroke of Madness, and A Necessary Evil, plus a bonus title, One False Move.

Mackenzies Bundle: Mackenzie’s Mountain / Mackenzie’s Mission / Mackenzie’s Pleasure / A Game of Chance by Linda Howard (4 stars/4 reviews) $9.99.

The Mackenzie men are legendary. Strong, independent, passionate and single-minded, they take what they want no matter the rules! Catch up on these classic novels by beloved author Linda Howard, collected together for one low price! Bundle includes Mackenzie’s Mountain, Mackenzie’s Mission, Mackenzie’s Pleasure, and A Game of Chance.

Blood Ties Bundle by Jennifer Armintrout (4 stars/7 reviews) $13.47.

Mister X Bundle with Urge to Kill, Night Kills, In for the Kill, & Darker than Night by John Lutz $9.99. Thrillers & psycho killers.

The Study Series Bundle by Maria V. Snyder (4 1/2 stars/12 reviews) $18.43. Fantasy.

To the Edge of the World – Bundle by Harry Thompson, $9.99.  Contains all three titles from Thompson’s masterpiece.  Wish we had ebooks of Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin series,but in the meantime this is really good too.

Heather Graham Bundle by Heather Graham, $14.97.

This collection of romance, suspense and a dash of the paranormal from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham includes: The Island, Ghost Walk, Killing Kelly and The Vision.

Ruth Langan "Highlanders" Bundle by Ruth Langan (4 1/2 stars/3 reviews) $9.99.

This set of five historical Highland romance titles includes: The Highlander, Highland Barbarian, Highland Heather, Highland Fire, and Highland Christmas.

Don’t Cry E-Book Bundle (w/The Last to Die & Killing Her Softly) by Beverly Barton, $9.89.  Three thrillers/crime fiction.

Sisters of the Ark Trilogy (Bundle) by Lindsay McKenna (5 stars/1 review) $7.96.

Sisters of the Ark — driven by a dream of legendary power, these Native American women have sworn to protect all that their people hold dear.

The Lonesome Dove Series by Larry McMurtry.  $29.99.  Includes the four books of the series, including Lonesome Dove — the third title in the series, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1986.

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Some more low priced ebooks:

Wired by Douglas E. Richards (5 stars/11 reviews) $0.99.   Biotech thriller.

Kira Miller is a brilliant genetic engineer who discovers how to temporarily achieve savant-like capabilities in all areas of thought and creativity. But what if this transcendent level of intelligence brings with it a ruthless megalomania?

Secondary Targets by Sandra Edwards (4 1/2 stars/7 reviews) $0.99.

What would you do if you woke up one day and found out everything you thought you knew about your father turned out to be a lie?

After being bitten by the genealogy bug, Grace Hendricks awakens a conspiracy that’s been lying dormant—ever since she disappeared shortly after her father’s funeral eleven years ago. Now, here in the present, his military records have been tampered with and his death certificate is no longer on file.

New Coastal Times by Donna Callea (4 1/2 stars/18 reviews) $2.39.

As Hurricane Walter, the worst hurricane ever recorded (at least so far), reshapes the overdeveloped East Central Florida coast, swallows condos up whole, and ushers in a world-wide disaster-filled era spurred by global warming, Mia Gionfreddo Fine crouches in the crumbling newsroom of the (let’s face it) crummy newspaper she works for, listening to the publisher sing Broadway show tunes.

The Girl on the Swing by Ali Cooper (5 stars/12 reviews) $2.99.

Kill & Cure by Stephen Davison (4 stars/40 reviews) $0.99. Thriller.

Case Histories: A Novel by Kate Atkinson (4 stars/180 reviews) $1.99. Mystery.

Wyoming Brides by Debbie Macomber (4 stars/8 reviews) $2.81. Two romance stories are included in this book.

Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss (4 1/2 stars/62 reviews) $2.47.

The Clayborne Brides: One Pink Rose, One White Rose, One Red Rose by Julie Garwood (4 stars/44 reviews) Romance.  $0.99 for three popular books in one bundle.

A Scattered Life by Karen McQuestion (4 1/2 stars/73 reviews) Contemporary fiction.  $2.99.

Wet Desert, A Novel by Gary Hansen (4 1/2 stars/141 reviews) $0.99.  Suspense.

Beautiful Lies: A Novel by Lisa Unger (3 1/2 stars/104 reviews) $0.79.

A Woman Named Smith by Marie Conway Oemler (5 stars/4 reviews) Contemporary fiction.  $2.99.

Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (4 stars/957 reviews) Contemporary, humor.  $0.89.

Deed To Death by D. B. Henson (4 1/2 stars/67 reviews) Mystery.  $0.99.

Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie (4 1/2 stars/295 reviews) Romance, humor.  $2.99.

The Burnt House with Bonus Material: A Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Novel by Faye Kellerman (5 stars/2 reviews) Mystery.  $1.99.

Containment by Christian Cantrell (4 stars/84 reviews) Science fiction.  $0.99.