Saturday deals

If you’re in the mood to discover something new, I’ve rounded up a selection of book deals and freebies. These are a mix of dark, addictive reads from some awesome authors, perfect for weekend binge-reading. Have a scroll, grab a few bargains, and maybe find your next obsession.

Alpha Marked by Rebekah R. Ganiere

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Stolen Dove by Dahlia Vale

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Ruthless Ashes by Kat Steele

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Single Dad with Benefits by Esther Jade

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Conspiracy of Vampires by Miranda Thorn

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Fallen Prey by Jess Peters

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Hope you find plenty of new, cheap and free books!

🖤 Jess’s Book Spotlights


Dark, Dangerous & Impossible to Put Down

Welcome to the first official Jess’s Book Spotlights 💥


Each week, I’ll be sharing books that hit just right from dark romance, mafia chaos, obsessive heroes, and stories that grab you by the throat and refuse to let go.

This week’s picks are all mafia / dark romance heavy, with high tension, morally grey men, and the kind of intensity we all secretly crave.

Let’s get into it 👇




🔥 Ignited Secrets by Ajme Williams

Dark Mafia Romance

If you love secrets, danger, and that slow-burn what are you hiding from me? tension, this one delivers. Mafia stakes, emotional pull, and a romance that simmers before it explodes.

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UK 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GFCM4LDY/?tag=jessreviews00-20


US 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFCM4LDY/?tag=jessreviews00-20


AU 👉 https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GFCM4LDY/?tag=jessreviews00-20




🖤 Blackthorn by J. T. Geissinger

Dark Romance / Emotional Intensity

Geissinger does emotionally dangerous like few others, and Blackthorn is no exception. This one leans into intensity, connection, and that unmistakable pull between two people who should probably stay far apart… but absolutely won’t.

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UK 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DXW1LS9J/?tag=jessreviews00-20


US 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXW1LS9J/?tag=jessreviews00-20

AU 👉 https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DXW1LS9J/?tag=jessreviews00-20





🔫 The Darkest King by Juliette N. Banks

Mafia × Military Romance

Mafia and military? Yes please.
This one brings alpha energy, power dynamics, and serious danger, wrapped in a romance that feels both brutal and protective. If you like dominant heroes with control issues and loyalty lines drawn in blood, this is for you.

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UK 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BYWLCP2V/?tag=jessreviews00-20


US 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYWLCP2V/?tag=jessreviews00-20

AU 👉 https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BYWLCP2V/?tag=jessreviews00-20





🗡️ Dark Hunter by Logan Fox

Dark Romance / Predator Energy

This one leans darker; dangerous, relentless, and unapologetic. If you enjoy romances that walk the edge and don’t soften their claws, Dark Hunter absolutely earns its place here.

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UK 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NSZVDDL/?tag=jessreviews00-20


US 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NSZVDDL/?tag=jessreviews00-20


AU 👉 https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07NSZVDDL/?tag=jessreviews00-20




😈 Jess’s Pick:

Brutal Intentions by Lilith Vincent

Standalone Mafia • Enemies to Lovers

This one is chef’s kiss for mafia enemies-to-lovers fans. Brutal, tense, emotionally charged, and impossible to put down. Lilith Vincent never pulls her punches, and this book absolutely understood the assignment.

If you only grab one this week? Start here.

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UK 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B65RS2C7/?tag=jessreviews00-20


US 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B65RS2C7/?tag=jessreviews00-20


AU 👉 https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0B65RS2C7/?tag=jessreviews00-20




🖤 Final Thoughts

If you like your romance:

dark

intense

obsessive

morally messy


…this week’s spotlight has you covered.

📚 Are you an author?
If you’ve got a book that fits the vibe—free, 99p/99¢, new release, or hidden dark gem—you can submit it for a future Jess’s Book Spotlights feature.

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Introducing Jess’s Book Spotlights

For a while now, I’ve been sharing my Books of the Week, my favourite spicy, dark, and addictive reads I couldn’t put down. But it’s time for an upgrade.

I’m turning that weekly feature into something bigger:
Jess’s Book Spotlights.

Each week, I’ll be highlighting not just my own favourite reads, but also brilliant books from other indie authors, including free deals, 99p steals, new releases, and dark gems you might’ve missed.

This is your space to discover something bold, binge-worthy, and impossible to forget.



🖤 What You’ll Find in the Spotlights:

Free books in dark romance, fantasy, mafia, reverse harem, and taboo

99p/99¢ deals that are too good to scroll past

Brand new releases from indie authors who write with heat and heart

And yes… the occasional spotlight on my own worlds too


If you like your books messy, intense, twisted or tender, these roundups are for you.



✍️ Are You an Author?

If you’ve got a book that fits the vibe, you can now submit it for a future spotlight!
Whether you’ve got a juicy freebie, a spicy 99p deal, or a dark romance you’re ready to unleash, come share it with readers who are hungry for exactly that.

👉 Click here to submit your book

Stuff Your Kindle Day

Freebies Galore
It’s time to load your Kindle with spice, and I’ve made it ridiculously easy.

Explicitly Found is completely FREE for Stuff Your Kindle Day. If you haven’t met Diego yet, this is your moment.
He’s the Dom who doesn’t ask—he takes.
And Zara? She never planned to kneel for anyone.

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As a bonus, Explicitly Owned is just £0.99 right now, but only for a short time. This is your chance to binge the series for less than your morning coffee.

🔗 Grab them both here and prepare to fall hard:
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The Naughty List by Jade West

This is the first book in the Naughtier and Naughtier series.

Ella, a desperate, newly single goth girl with a mountain of debt, would do anything to see her parents this Christmas… the problem is, her parents live on the other side of the world.

So, when she’s granted access to The Naughty List – a marketplace for dirty proposals from rich strangers – she opts to take everything and anything she can get.

She thinks she’s a good player, getting five-star reviews like a good girl and climbing the ranks – until she stumbles onto The Naughty List’s most daring group of all…

The Hardcorers.

Players who will fulfil any proposal clients ask them to, just so long as the price is right.

Can Ella be one? Can she really climb The Naughty List right the way to the top of the tree?

The idea gets even more thrilling when she meets Weston… the hottest Hardcorer of them all.

As it turns out, maybe it’s not just money that Ella’s truly desperate for this Christmas…

Jade West is a favourite of mine when I want a quick easy, smutty read, and this fit the bill perfectly.

The characters were brilliant and the plot was great. As always, the spice was top notch.

Ella was great. I loved seeing her character grow in confidence. Eb was great as well, a true friend. Even with the amount of spice, there was still a great good plot. Ella was successful in her mission, but then the Santa client added more questions. I’m looking forward to seeing where this leads in the next book. I’m also looking forward to seeing where things will head with Josh.

The list of kinks in this book is massive. Ella wanted to be a Hardcorer, and she definitely was. This isn’t a book for the innocent. It’s damn right sinful at times and I’m all for it.

Overall, it was an enjoyable, easy, sexy read with a good plot. I would definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5/5*

Explicit Doms sale!

Last chance to get them for only 0.99.
Price will be back to 3.99 tomorrow!

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Explicitly Owned

Emma.
Desperation led me down a path I never anticipated—standing on a stage, selling pieces of myself in a world defined by desire. The need for quick cash pushed me to places I never imagined, putting me at the mercy of a Dom whose control was unlike anything I expected.

He, Aiden, entered my life like a whirlwind, making me feel alive in ways I hadn’t known. This unexpected journey immersed me in a new lifestyle, one where I never anticipated developing feelings. Perhaps, just perhaps, this could be the change I needed—the twist of fate that finally worked in my favor.

But life is never that simple. It throws curveballs when you least expect them.

From the moment Aiden laid eyes on me, he wanted me. He saw in me the perfect opportunity for change, a chance to break free from the monotony of life. Sparks flew between us, catching both of us off guard, and I quickly realized I couldn’t let her go.

Aiden.
I craved her, not just physically but to own her, to worship her with a passion that surprised even me. Maybe change could be a good thing, and perhaps all I needed was a proper submissive to guide me along this uncharted path.

As I navigated the obstacles in my way, it became clear that the connection I felt with Emma was more than just desire.
Threats loomed on the horizon, challenging me to protect what I wanted and forcing me to confront the depths of my feelings.
In this journey of unexpected twists and uncertainties, I had to brave the shadows to claim the happiness that beckoned just beyond reach.

Explicitly Found

Diego.
In the depths of the agony of unrequited love, I’ve grappled with the realization that the one I desire may never be mine. I’ve come to terms with it, yet witnessing others find their blissful endings remains a poignant struggle. Until, that is, she entered my life.

Zara, a lost soul, injected new optimism into my world. She radiates innocence, possesses a youthfulness that contrasts with my own, and her beauty is almost too much to bear. Strangely, she unravels facets of my being previously dormant, awakening an overwhelming desire to shield and nurture her.

Then, with a simple utterance, she bestows upon me a label I’ve never worn, and I’m utterly captivated. The yearning for her, despite societal judgments, consumes me. I’m embracing my darker desires for her, unabashedly staking my claim. I’ll defy anyone who challenges our connection; no one will snatch away my dream of a happily ever after with her.

Welcome to Club Explicit, where desires become reality.

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Deviant Desires

Deviant Desires Anthology is out now!!

Grab your copy now to read An Explicit Price Novella exclusively in this collection.

Zayn 

I never expected to find my quiet neighbour standing on my doorstep covered in blood and begging me for help. 
How could I refuse her when those blue eyes looked so scared? The fear only made her more attractive. I knew that I wasn’t a good man, so I saw an opportunity and I took it. 
A small price for clearing up her mess.
She was mine for the next three months, at my service to do whatever I wished.

Lilian 

It was only a matter of time before I snapped. The blood, the mess, the body. I didn’t know what to do.
Go to the cops or the dangerous man next door. Be his toy or go to jail. It was an easy choice.
I thought I picked the lesser evil, but maybe I was wrong.
It turns out that Zayn lives up to his reputation, and now I’m completely at his service. 
Maybe there’s a heart in there somewhere, or is his soul completely blackened? 
I was soon going to find out.

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There are no heroes, just handsome villains with a purpose. If your tastes run to the dark side, if you like your characters with shadows on their souls and wicked grins on their faces, Deviant Desires is the book for you.

Within its confines you will find mercenaries, devils, CEOs seeking revenge, twisted academies, and so much more.

So come take a look inside and satisfy your most twisted fantasies.

Stuff Your Kindle with free books


Today is the last day to go and grab some free books!

Between Sept 20 and Sept 22, 2023, get a curated offering of free romance books at your preferred ebook retailer, no strings attached.


This is just a helpful collection of free-for-a-limited-time romance ebooks, all of which are being featured on Romance Bookworms for the first time!


https://www.romancebookworms.com


When you follow the link above, you will then select your retailer:
-Amazon Kindle
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-Kobo
-Google Play

Riverside Warrior is free for the next few days.

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>> Touch her and die

>> Why Choose

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Grab some more free books in these promos!

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Freebie Friday

Books of the Week

Check out this week’s books and grab yourself a deal!

Off-Limits Billionaire Boss by Ivy Bloom

A Hot New FREE Enemies to Lovers Romance Novella.

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His Curvy Desire by Tiffany Daniels

A possessive, older, Alpha male. A young, shy, homeless virgin. An insta-everything love story with a guaranteed HEA.

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Fearless Billionaire Boss by Victoria Autumn

A Hot & Steamy Off Limits Age Gap Romance Novel

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Drawn To The Billionaire: The Alpha Protector Steamy Series (Books 1 to 6) by Hope Paris

He swore to protect her… but will her secrets destroy them both?

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Ghost Of A Chance by Natalie Pearce

A spooky love triangle with a difference!

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Unbroken (Secrets and Sins Book 1) by Sutton Snow

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Club Shadowlands (Masters of the Shadowlands Series Book 1) by Cherise Sinclair

One dark ‘n’ stormy night. One short curvy accountant. One very exclusive club.

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Club Luxe Box Set (Books 1-3) (Billionaires Underground) by Olivia Noble

She has a thirst for danger. He is used to getting exactly what he wants…

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Heat (Russo Saga Book 1) by Nicolina Martin

A dark mafia romance.

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