Here’s a roundup of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks for Mother’s Day, so let’s pass along some free ebooks for moms to read.
Please note that the free Kindle ebooks listed below are free as of May 8th, 2016. Most of these titles are free for a limited time only and will expire in a few days before going back to the regular list price.
A good place to find more free Kindle books is on the free bestsellers list at Amazon.
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Mysteries & Thrillers for $3.99 or Less
Science Fiction & Fantasy for $3.99 or Less
Up to 75% off “Civil War” digital graphic novels
10 Free Kindle eBooks
Also, don’t forget about the free audiobook copy of Pride and Prejudice that Amazon is giving away this month.
The Gauguin Connection (Book 1) (Genevieve Lenard) by Estelle Ryan
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 4.4 stars, 1415 reviews
As an insurance investigator and world renowned expert in nonverbal communication, Dr Genevieve Lenard faces the daily challenge of living a successful, independent life. Particularly because she has to deal with her high functioning Autism. Nothing – not her studies, her high IQ or her astounding analytical skills – prepared her for the changes about to take place in her life. It started as a favour to help her boss’ acerbic friend look into the murder of a young artist, but soon it proves to be far more complex. Forced out of her predictable routines, safe environment and limited social interaction, Genevieve is thrown into exploring the meaning of friendship, expanding her social definitions, and for the first time in her life be part of a team in a race to stop more artists from being murdered.
Always Mine (The Barrington Billionaires, Book 1) by Ruth Cardello
Romance, 4.8 stars, 93 reviews
When it comes to getting what he wants, Asher Barrington is a hammer who is known for crushing his opponents. From the moment Emily walks into his office and challenges him, winning takes on a whole new meaning. The only thing standing between Emily Harris and her goal to open a museum for the blind is an arrogant, sexy as hell billionaire, who thinks sleeping with her will not complicate the situation. He won’t change. She won’t back down.
But together they sizzle.
The Bride Gift by Sarah Hegger
Historical Romance, 4.4 stars, 74 reviews
1153, in the period dubbed ‘The Anarchy’, King Stephen and Empress Maud are not the only ones embroiled in a fierce battle of the sexes. Determined to control her own destiny, wilful Helena of Lystanwold has chosen just the husband to suit her purposes. But when her banished guardian uncle attempts to secure her future and climbs through her bedroom window with a new husband by a proxy marriage, she understandably balks. Notorious warrior Guy of Helston is everything Helena swore she would never marry; a man who lives by the sword….
Paradise Cove (Book 1) by Patrice Wilton
Literature & Fiction, 4.7 stars, 22 reviews
This new heart warming contemporary romance takes place in the Florida Keys and promises romance/passion, and plenty of adventure. Cardiac surgeon, Sean Flannigan, lost his daughter to a rare form of leukemia; he can mend broken hearts, but his is beyond repair. Kayla Holmes, along with her sisters, inherited guest cottages in the Keys after their stepfather died. Their high spirits and positive energy are a beacon of light that directs Sean’s sailboat into Paradise Cove. Can Kayla’s compassion find a crack in Sean’s armor? Sometimes love isn’t enough to heal a wounded heart.
A Cheyenne Christmas (The Sweet Cheyenne Quartet Book 1) by Caroline Lee
Westerns, 4.5 stars, 167 reviews
They need each other to survive… but their families need a reason to celebrate. Ash Barker and his brother had just about built their ranch into a success when he busted his arm trying to tame a particularly nasty mustang. Now they’re headed into Cheyenne’s harsh winter with fewer hands and a very real danger of failure. They need someone else—anyone else—out there with them, to make it through this season. Molly Murray’s dream of owning her own bakery went up in flames with the Great Chicago Fire. She’s been supporting her younger sisters for the last four years, and it seems like the Cheyenne wilderness might be her last chance to give them all a real home. But no one will hire her… until she meets the intimidatingly masculine, incredibly handsome, and very desperate Ash Barker.
Her Backup Boyfriend (Sorensen Family) by Ashlee Mallory
Romance, 4.6 stars, 119 reviews
Straight-laced lawyer Kate Matthews always plays by the rules. But when her ex gets engaged and a big promotion is on the line at work, she blurts out that she has a new boyfriend. And now that she’s proved she “has a life” outside of work, everything is perfect. Except for one teeny little detail?there is no boyfriend. And now Kate’s liable for her little white lie… Dominic Sorensen is hot, charming, and very definitely not Kate’s type. But not only does Dominic want to help Kate renovate her home, he’s also willing to play “boyfriend.” All he wants in return is a little pro bono work for his sister. Now instead of Mr. Right, Kate has a delectable Mr. Fix-It-Right?and some unbelievable sexual chemistry. And if falling for Dominic is a breach of contract, Kate is guilty as charged…
David Winter Mysteries – Fly Paper Soup by Cleve Sylcox
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 4.4 stars, 62 reviews
Attorney David Winter kicks back on the Florida beach soaking in the sunshine and watching the ladies stroll by. When his old Army buddy, Sean asks him to defend his aunt in a murder case, David doesn’t think twice and leaves the sun and sand for Missouri’s ice and snow to help his old pal. Seems Aunt Sharon’s past time was killing husbands and getting rich off their insurance policies. Not even Sean’s generosity—a BMW 528i with chauffeur, 100 grand plus expenses and a luxury apartment–all at David’s disposal—can save Aunt Sharon from the needle!
Bound by Honor (Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles Book 1) by Cora Reilly
Mystery & Suspense, 4.5 stars, 375 reviews
Born into one of the leading Mob families in Chicago, Aria Scuderi struggles to find her own path in a world where no choices are given. Aria was only fifteen when her parents betrothed her to Luca – The Vice – Vitiello, the oldest son of the head of the New York Cosa Nostra to ensure peace between the two families. Now with eighteen, the day Aria has been dreading for years is looming dangerously: her wedding to Luca….
Impervious (City of Eldrich Book 1) by Laura Kirwan
Fantasy, 4.6 stars, 28 reviews
Meaghan Keele faces menopause with no husband, no kids, and a job she hates. At her brother’s request, Meaghan moves from Arizona to Pennsylvania to help care for their dying father, taking over his job as lawyer for the tiny town of Eldrich. What Meaghan doesn’t know is that law was merely her father’s day job. Gateways to magical worlds riddle the forests surrounding Eldrich. Unaffected by magic—impervious—her father spent decades mediating magical disputes and guarding the human world. Without his imposing presence, old enemies are stirring….
Chili to Die For (A Willow Crier Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Lilly York
Mystery, 4.5 stars, 38 reviews
A northerner by birth, Willow moves south when she inherits her grandfather’s ice cream shop. From the slow southern dialect to the crazy drivers, Willow finds herself at odds with what most call “southern charm.” She becomes obsessed with cook-offs and bake-offs, wanting those trophies for her mantle. With the chili cook-off just around the corner, Willow manages to provoke one of the judges to a fit of road rage. When that judge ends up face down, dead, in a bowl of Willow’s chili, police chief Grice looks to the newest town resident as his number one suspect.