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The Fragile Line

Alicia Kobishop

Price: $0.99

Release Date: March 15, 2016

Chloe doesn't like commitment, so she thought that Matt was the perfect guy for her. He never pressured her to make their relationship more than just a hook-up, which is exactly what Chloe wanted. But Matt doesn't like that Chloe is a bit of a drama-queen, so he breaks things off. He tries to focus on his work, but he realizes that Chloe just won't stay out of his mind.

Corrupt

Penelope Douglas

Release Date: November 15, 2015

Back in high school, Erika couldn't help but notice her boyfriend's older brother, Michael. He is serious and handsome, and he's now a professional basketball player. Now that Erika's in college and has broken up with his brother, Michael has the chance to do what he's always wanted to do.

Pretend You're Mine

Lucy Score

Release Date: October 22, 2015

Luke is a member of the National Guard, and he's ready to be deployed again. Even though he's not interested in having a relationship, his family is always pestering him about his love life. So when he stumbles across Harper, she acts as his fake girlfriend until he is deployed. But what starts as a simple decoy turns into something much, much more...

The Perfect Game

J. Sterling

Release Date: June 23, 2013

When Cassie meets Jack, she knows that she needs to avoid him. As a rising baseball star, it isn't surprising that Jack is arrogant and annoyingly self-assured. Despite Cassie's determination to steer clear of him, Jack is dead set on getting her to give him the time of day.

Perfect for You

Kate Perry

Release Date: December 29, 2011

Freya was just hired to redesign the top adult website company in the country, but somehow all of her creativity has disappeared. To help reinvigorate her creative energy, she puts up an online ad searching for the right man to be her muse. Somehow, everything always points back to her upstairs neighbor Greg, who is a serious playboy. How can something so wrong be so right?

Confess

Colleen Hoover

Release Date: March 10, 2015

Auburn is twenty-one, and she's lost nearly everything that's important to her. She tries to get a job at a Dallas art studio to help rebuild her life, but she doesn't expect to be attracted to Owen, the artist who works there. Despite his charm, Owen is holding in a secret that could destroy everything that Auburn loves.

The Best eBook Deals of March (Up to 90% Off!)

The best deals by New York Times best selling authors are ready for your reading! From Mystery to Memoir, each book is under $3. So peruse the selection, and make your purchase while the deal is still good! Prices are subject to change.

The Enemy Inside, by Steve Martini

Price: $0.99

Genre: Mystery

Rating: 4.2/5

In his latest case, lawyer Paul Madriani defends an innocent man in a vehicular manslaughter case. As he digs deeper, Paul discovers deep corruption that stems from high positions in government. Can Paul expose the truth in time to save his client?

To Have and to Kill, by Mary Jane Clark

Price: $0.99

Genre: Mystery

Rating: 4.1/5

Piper Donovan left the stage to live the normal life of a pastry chef. But she soon finds the new life she's chosen is neither easy, nor entirely safe...

Hunting Eve, Iris Johansen

Price: $2.99

Genre: Mystery

Rating: 4.4/5

Imprisoned, Eve fights for her life to escape. But before she can break out she must figure out why she's been targeted, and who's behind it. Danger has never been closer.

Scream For Me, by Cynthia Eden

Price: $2.00

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4.5/5

Agent Kyle McKenzie knows the rules about relationships in the workplace, but he can't stop thinking about the coworker he's paired with, Candence Hollow. In the hardest times of their worst case, they find comfort in each other. But what they have is under threat from the Night Stalker.

Redemption Games, by Barry Eisler

Price: $2.00

Genre: Mystery / Thriller

Rating: 4.5/5

Working for Mossad, Rain's newest target is in Manila and his newest partner has marksman abilities to rival his own. But, following a turn of conscience, Rain becomes their next target. Has his lover who works with Mossad come to aid him? Or take his life?

The Memory Child, by Steena Holmes

Price: $2.00

Genre: Mystery / Thriller

Rating: 3.7/5

When Diane and Brian discover she's pregnant, the news is met with both excitement and uncertainty. It's simply not a good time in their lives, but they move ahead with it. Only, a year later and Brian has yet to return from his work abroad. Diane's fear of her past grows as things begin to change around her.

If I Didn't Know Better, by Barbara Freethy

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Genre: Contemporary Romance

Rating: 4.7/5

Mia needed a break from what she'd thought was the most perfect life. Retreating to Angel's Bay to help her aunt, Mia couldn't have anticipated the neighbor and his daughter would be helping her. Mia finds herself on an unexpected adventure in a small town where art theft is high crime and a family secret will soon be exposed.

Seagrass Pier, by Colleen Coble

Price: $2.99

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4.6/5

Elin was lucky to receive the transplant that saved her life. But soon she finds herself with vivid memories that she never experienced...memories of her donor's death. With all the unwanted attention, one FBI agent agrees to protect her from the man of her nightmares.

Left Drowning, by Jessica Park

Price: $2.00

Genre: Romance

Rating: 4.5/5

Life becomes hard for college student Blythe McGuire when she loses both of her parents. But she finds something unexpected when she runs into Chris Shepherd. Can Chris save her from herself?

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Need You for Keeps, by Marina Adair

Price: $1.99

Genre: Romance

Rating: 4.4/5

Shay Michaels is great with pets of all kinds. But humans? That's another story. Especially when it comes to Jonah, the town hero. Their careers leave them at odds with each other, but their mutual attraction has them in a difficult situation. Will they ever hold common ground long enough to share their true feelings?

Falling For Ken, by Lauren Giordano

Price: $0.99

Rating: 4.4/5

Genre: Romance

Contractor Kendall Adams is near broke and in desperate need of funds. Harrison Traynor is a millionaire stuck in a hospital with no one to care for him. Kendall won't stop pressing him, but Harrison soon realizes there's more at stake than her project...

Every Little Kiss, by Susan Hatler

Price: $2.99

Genre: Romance

Rating: 4.3/5

Workaholic Wendy Watts promised never to return to Blue Moon Bay, but when her grandmother passes and wills the family Inn to her, Wendy has no choice. The place holds many bad memories, yet there's still good in the town. Good Wendy finds in a stranger with romantic inclinations...

Margaret Fuller, by Megan Marshall

Price: $2.99

Genre: Biography & Memoir

Rating: 4.1/5

A biography of the immensely influential Margaret Fuller, from her early life in New England to her impact on the American Romantic movement.

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Waiter Rant, by Steve Dublanica

Price: $1.99

Genre: Biography & Memoir

Rating: 3.9/5

An industry expert, Steve Dublanica shares the waiter's side of the dining experience, from bad behavior to unexpected kindness. Ever wonder what you should tip, how to receive great service, or how to avoid someone spitting in your meal? This may be the book for you.

Books to Read if You Like John Grisham

John Grisham knows a thing or two about legal thrillers. As a former lawyer, Grisham masterfully constructs crime stories that are sure to captivate audiences and take them on a wild ride. He releases about one new book per year, which always receive critical acclaim from readers all over the world. There's no doubt that all of this hard work has paid off— he is now one of the most successful writers of our time.

If you're in need of a new legal thriller to read, you've come to the right place. Check out this list of books to read if you like John Grisham.

Books to Read if You Like John Grisham

Warped Justice

Kevin Schwartz

Price: $2.99

Release Date: January 20, 2016

After a twisted series of events, defense attorney Peter Garrison finds himself as the prime suspect of a murder case. He was framed by a former client, who was determined to get revenge after his brother was unfairly incarcerated for underaged drinking. In order to save his reputation, Peter must hire a private investigator and get to the bottom of this convoluted crime.

Midnight Sun

Jo Nesbo

Release Date: February 16, 2016

After betraying one of the most notorious drug lords in Olso, Ulf must run for his life. He flees to Norway’s far northeastern border and tells the villagers of a small town that he's there to hunt. Will Ulf be able to evade the wrath of the Fisherman, or will he become another one of his unlucky victims?

My Sister's Grave

Robert Dugoni

Release Date: November 1, 2014

Ever since her sister Sarah disappeared 20 years ago, Tracy has been searching for answers. Motivated by her desire for real justice, she became a homicide detective in the Seattle Police Department. When her sister's remains are finally discovered, she is determined to find the real killer and the answers to the questions she's been asking herself for years.

Justice Redeemed

Scott Pratt

Release Date: November 17, 2015

Darren Street first made his name in the legal world by exposing corruption in the district attorney's office. Years later when he is linked to the murder of one of his clients, Street is on trial for his life. Will the enemies he made early on in his career be the people who ruin his life now?

Private Paris

James Patterson

Release Date: March 14, 2016

Jack Morgan thought his trip to Europe would be relaxing. But when he stopped by Private's Paris office, he learned that several members of France's cultural elite were found dead and got roped into solving the case. Tension is building in the City of Lights, and only Jack and his team can figure out what went wrong.

The President's Shadow

Brad Meltzer

Release Date: June 16, 2015

As a young staffer in Washington's National Archives, Beecher White's job seems ordinary. Little does everyone know, Beecher is part of a secret society, called Culper Ring, that is tasked with protecting the Presidency. When the current President's safety is at risk, Beecher must figure out what's going on.

Want even more books like John Grisham's? Check out our previous posts on new books like John Grisham's and his releases from 2015.

Bestsellers Now in Paperback: March 2016

Did you want to buy that buzzy new read last year but didn't want to pay for a pricey hardback edition? Good thing books eventually come out in paperback. Check out these bestsellers that are coming out in paperback this month!

Interview with Marty Wingate, Author of The Skeleton Garden

Tell us a little bit about your new release, The Skeleton Garden.

The story takes place in Hampshire, in the south of England. Pru Parke, middle-aged American gardener and the protagonist for the series, hops around a bit (previous books have been set in London, Sussex, and Edinburgh), but is happily settled with her husband living in a house that friends own. There is a Second World War theme running through the book. As Pru gets to know the older brother she’d only recently discovered (and he’s a gardener, too), they dig up a German fighter plane and the remains of … someone. When a local fellow dies and Pru’s brother is the prime suspect, she gets to work figuring it all out.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I can remember writing stories when I was in elementary school – reading and writing. I would stay in from recess to finish writing something. Anything for the story! An enormous inspiration for me was Ray Bradbury – even though I don’t write science fiction. I heard him speak to a group when I was thirteen, and his enthusiasm for writing was contagious. I was so fortunate to attend a lecture of his several other times, the last one in 2000 – many years after that first lecture!

Your new release takes in England and the plot focuses on a mysterious garden. How much of the story is inspired by your own experiences gardening and traveling?

I feel like a sponge when I’m traveling – absorbing ideas from the people around me, the conversations I listen in on (yes, I’m an eavesdropper!), the pubs, the gardens, the plants, the shops – it’s all fodder for an upcoming story. Mrs. Wilson, a recurring character in the series, is based on a woman who ran a London B&B where my husband and I stayed and the German fighter plane buried in The Skeleton Garden is based on a story told to me by someone who lived in Hampshire.

How do you like to spend a rainy day?

Avoiding all housework, if possible. Make a pot of soup (although Pru is no cook, we do share a love of soup), have a cup of tea, read a book.

What will your next adventure be?

Book five in the Potting Shed mysteries (out in August!) is set at the Chelsea Flower Show, and although the manuscript in out of my hands by now, I feel compelled to make a return visit to the show. I’m also doing more exploring in Suffolk, where my other mystery series (Birds of a Feather) is set. I do love Britain!

What's the best advice you've ever received?

Just put the words on the paper – in whatever fashion suits me (by hand, by computer). Once a scene is written, it doesn’t matter how bad I think it is, I can always go back and edit. Editing is a miracle.

What's your favorite quote or scene from The Skeleton Garden?

That would have to be when Pru tries to make a Christmas pudding and instead, makes a huge mess. She’s never been a cook, but asks herself how different could it be from mixing a batch of fertilizer? Apparently, quite different.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Don’t put anything off – start now.

Marty Wingate - Random House

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Books to Read if You Like Laurelin Paige

Bestselling author Laurelin Paige has written countless suspenseful and steamy romance novels. From Hudson to Fixed on You, these books featuring compelling couples whose romantic endeavors keep readers guessing what will happen next. If you are a fan of Laurelin's and are looking for similar books to read, we have just the thing for you! Take a look at this list of books to read if you like Laurelin Paige.

Books to Read if You Like Laurelin Paige

Hawke

Sawyer Bennett

Price: $4.99

Release Date: March 15, 2016

Hawke is a star hockey player who does his fair share of partying when he's off the ice. The only thing that's missing is Vale, the crazy, tattooed girl who walked out of his life seven years ago. When she comes back into Hawke's life, he barely recognizes her. Even though she broke his heart, she's still crazy about him. Will Hawke be able to forgive her?

21 Stolen Kisses

Lauren Blakely

Release Date: May 26, 2015

For Kennedy, love has not been an easy road. She was beaten down by her parent's divorce, and she fell in love with Noah, a man who was almost a decade older than her. Now that Kennedy is heading off to college, she is ready to open herself up to love again. But can she really do that when Noah is still in her life?

Deepest Kiss

J. Kenner

Release Date: March 8, 2016

Damien Stark is everything to Nikki. He's her shelter from the dangerous world around her and the light that keeps her going. No matter where they go, however, their secrets could become known. A person from Nikki's past is threatening her safety, so she holds tighter to Damien than ever before.

Bait & Switch

Kendall Ryan

Release Date: February 9, 2016

As an ex-Navy Seal, Nolan is a natural born rescuer. From stray animals to damsels-in-distress, he rushes to save anything that may need his help. When Lacey comes to town, he sees that she is not in need of saving. She's in the market for something real, and Nolan isn't sure that he can give that to her.

Hard Love

Meredith Wild

Release Date: September 15, 2015

After their wedding, Blake and Erica embark upon their honeymoon in hopes that it will help them get away from the troubles in their past. When a scandal surfaces around would-be Governor Daniel Fitzgerald, Blake is burdened by his past transgressions as a hacker and realizes that his peace is short-lived. Will he fight back so he can maintain his peaceful married life with Erica, or will their lives crumble under their feet?

Mastered

Maya Banks

Release Date: December 29, 2015

When Evangeline walks into Drake's club, he knew that there was something different about her. She is innocent, but he can sense a bit of desire in her eyes. When he gets her attention, Drake calls her into his private quarters and lets her know what he wants. Evangeline isn't sure that she can give him this, but he is too tempting to resist.

Interview with Melanie Benjamin, Author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue

Tell us a little bit about your new release, The Swans of Fifth Avenue.

The Swans of Fifth Avenue is about the unexpected and complicated friendship between Truman Capote and one of the most glamorous fashion icons of her day – and still today – Babe Paley. It’s set in Manhattan in the 50s and 60s, a very glamorous, gossipy time, but the novel also explores the very vulnerable hearts beating beneath the designer gowns and tuxedos. Truman and Babe—and all the other Swans—were devoted to each other. Until Truman stole their stories and secrets, and betrayed them all in a short story. The literary scandal that followed broke all those hearts and sent Truman on a downward spiral from which he never recovered.

What's rocking your world this month?

I’m binge-watching all of the episodes of “Key & Peele” while on the treadmill. I laugh so hard, I nearly fall off!

You’re hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?

Truman Capote, naturally! And Isak Dinesen. And Ernest Hemingway, because I simply can’t imagine Hemingway and Capote in a room together without someone taking a swing.

If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it?

Reading, of course.

What's your favorite quote or scene from The Swans of Fifth Avenue?

I really love the quiet scene between Truman and his lover, Jack Dunphy. It’s a domestic little scene, the writer at home working, then cooking dinner with his partner, then going to bed. I think I love this because it’s so quiet and tender in the midst of so much glitter; it gives the reader a chance to catch her breath, and also it shows the serious side of Truman that few ever glimpsed. It’s also a scene of the writer at work, which I naturally identified with.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Don’t look back. I only look forward. It’s kind of a pathological thing, to tell the truth. My husband is the one always keeping things—reviews, clippings, memories—because I would throw them all out. I don’t like to dwell on the past at all. I think this has served me well, though, in my career.

Melanie Benjamin is the author of the new book The Swans of Fifth Avenue.

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Books to Read if you Love NPR

The wonderful thing about NPR is the vastness of content available. There's truly something for everyone, which means lots of different people find content to love on public radio.

The shows you listen to and enjoy the most say something about your tastes, and we think that translates well from audio to the written word. We've pulled together a set of recommendations of books to read for people who love NPR based on the specific shows they enjoy. All of these recommendations make fantastic gifts for book lovers and audiophiles alike. Happy listening - and reading!

Books for People Who Love All Things Considered

All Things Considered is one of NPR's many news programs. It debuted in 1971 and is now the most listened-to afternoon news program in the United States. As the name implies, the topics discussed are incredibly diverse. The well-known and undiscussed are both, well, considered in All Things Considered, making this show a go-to for the curious.

Books for People Who Love Fresh Air

Fresh Air is technically categorized as a talk show, but this incredibly popular program hosted by Terry Gross is anything but typical. Perhaps the most beloved feature of Fresh Air is the interviews, which take exactly as long as they should (rather than constrained to a set amount of air time). We're particular fans of Maureen Corrigan's segment on books.

Books for People Who Love Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is a hilarious quiz show that happens once a week on NPR. Peter Sagal et al compile the week's news and entertainment and mix it with a bunch of fake pieces of information. Guests are tested on the answers to the real news, all while trying to work out what's fake.

Books for People Who Love The Diane Rehm Show

Diane Rehm is a true staple in the world of radio. She has hosted this program since 1979 and draws more than 2.4 million listeners weekly. Diane Rehm's program is famous for on-air listener dialogue. Famous influencers like Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former president Bill Clinton, and Toni Morrison have spoken with Diane Rehm on-air, which speaks to Rehm's incredible reputation.

Books for People Who Love TED Radio Hour

TED Radio Hour is a show about new perspectives, inventions, ideas, and ways of thinking. Guy Raz hosts this incredibly popular show and interviews speakers from the TED stage to learn about how they think about the world and uncover new solutions to old problems. TED is devoted to 'Ideas Worth Spreading' - and Guy Raz certainly spreads those ideas in this fantastic program.

Books for People Who Love Planet Money

This one's for the people who love thinking about economics. Planet Money integrates stories from history, personal anecdotes, discussions on behavioral psychology, and explorations of consumer behavior into this show about what's happening in the economy. It's sort of a chat with a friend at a bar, wherein you suddenly delve into the big questions and come away with an insightful discussion.

Books for People Who Love StoryCorps

StoryCorps tells the story of the everyman. People of all walks of life, beliefs, and backgrounds have a voice on StoryCorps to remind all of us that we are a shared race. StoryCorps aims to strengthen human connection, reinforce listening as a core value, and tell the narrative of people you wouldn't otherwise know or hear or understand. This show is for people who love reading and learning about people.

Books for People Who Love Hidden Brain

Shankar Vedantam hosts this exploration of patterns in the world. Hidden Brain is for people who are curious about the world around them and want a scientific approach to an explanation. Perspectives, human bias, unconscious choices, and habits that reveal more than you realize are discussed in this show about what makes people tick and how that impacts absolutely everything.

Books for People Who Love Pop Culture Happy Hour

This show is pure fun, and features spirited explorations of happenings in pop culture. Television, movies, books, and more are discussed with a truly happy and upbeat lens. This is a show to make you smile and get you excited about what's new and now. Sounds like a great fit for NewInBooks!

Books for People Who Love Only A Game

We see you, sports fans. Only A Game blends the world of sports with the rest of the world and is a highly-accesible show for lifelong sports addicts and lifelog "sports avoiders" alike. We've confined our picks to recommendations for people who really love the world of athletics, as quintessential Only A Game fans are certainly avid sports watchers.

Books for People Who Love Invisibilia

Invisibilia is the new kid in town in NPR-land, and we couldn't be happier to welcome this brilliant newcomer. Lulu Miller and Alix Spiegel explore the intangible and invisible factors that shape the way humans interact with each other and the world in this show about behavioral psychology. Invisibilia tackles how our intimacy with technology impacts our species, what categories mean to us, and the role of fear - among tons of other topics.

Books for People Who Love How to Do Everything

How to Do Everything tackles big questions and tiny questions in a show for optimizers, tinkerers, and curious-minded people. Ian Chillag and Mike Danforth take audience questions like "how do I stay awake during meetings" and "how do I distract someone I love." The hosts give thoughtful, scientific, and sometimes funny answers to the queries we all share.