Eternal (The Queen’s Alpha Series Book 1) by W.J. May: After the king is killed, Katerina, his only daughter, must flee. She finds herself in danger and alone for the first time. She’s forced to rely upon her wits and the kindness of strangers, while keeping her secret safe all the while. Because she alone knows it was her brother who killed the king. And he’s coming for her next.
This book is Free on December 31, 2022
The Housewife Assassin’s Handbook (Housewife Assassin Series Book 1) by Josie Brown: An avenging wife. The spy who loves her. Find out why millions of readers have fallen in love with this deadly duo. “The last book that made me laugh: Josie Brown’s The Housewife Assassin’s Handbook.” -Jane Smiley. “A hilarious, laugh-out-loud read. Donna is a fantastic character: practical, witty, and kick-ass tough.” -Crime Thriller Girl
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Sharp Focus by Duncan Robb: Shortlisted for the 2022 Lindisfarne Prize for Crime & Thriller fiction, Sharp Focus introduces journalist Susie Jones, fearless investigator, obsessive triathlete, and former Red Cap, as she uncovers illegal meds, a rogue chemist, a corrupt politician, and a criminal gang who’ll stop at nothing to prevent her exposing the truth.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
The Retirement Party (Angel & Haines Book 1) by Graham H Miller: DC Emma Angel is determined to be a clean cop in a corrupt world. Can she stick to her principles and catch a killer? DI Rob Haines, promoted to a desk job, is desperate for one last drug raid. But he has his own secrets and a killer to catch. Together they have to stop a ruthless killer hunting in a sleepy seaside town.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Herbs and Homicide (Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Carly Winter: After her fall from the Hollywood elite… The disgraced Samantha Rathbone moves to Heywood, Arizona, hoping to forget her past and live a quiet life of anonymity as Sam Jones. When her boss is found murdered, Sam becomes the main suspect. Will she be able to find the true killer before she’s jailed for a crime she didn’t commit?
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Premedicated Murder (A Medium with a Heart Book 1) by Erica J Whelton: Following her husband’s death, Joanna tries regaining her long-blocked psychic powers. Fake it until you make it becomes her motto. That is until she meets Jeremy who begs for help finding his killer. She might be in over her head, especially as danger closes in, but with the help of her two assistants and a sexy detective, she may pull this off.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
A Few Murders in My Neighborhood by Henry Olek: April September, a struggling mystery writer can’t get a publisher. At 36, April’s temporary bank job is metastasizing into a career. At 38, police academy reject Preston Tremlock has an obsession that keeps him jobless. Currently, Tremlock is “investigating” a few murders in the neighborhood… Please leave an honest review.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Conception: Birth of ‘The Phoenix’ by Ted Tayler: A compilation of the novels that preceded ‘The Phoenix’ series. ‘The Final Straw’ and ‘Unfinished Business’. A vigilante killer seeks revenge. What moulded the character of the main male protagonist of the series featuring this vigilante killer? Follow Colin Bailey’s adventures as ‘The Phoenix’. He would be disappointed if you didn’t.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Road Kill MC Series Book Bundle (Books 1-6) by Marata Eros: From NYT bestselling author Marata Eros comes an Amazon #1 Heist & Organized Crime Thriller Bestselling series. 6 full-length standalone novels of suspense, danger, mystery and dark romance. Brutalized men find solace in the arms of a taboo romance and three Navy SEAL vets are part of a new brotherhood. Will their courage save the women they love?
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Paper Trail (The DAO of Kinkaid Book 1) by J.J. Kinkaid: A young financial analyst must face the wrath of the FBI for crimes she did not commit while making murderous enemies. Set against the backdrop of New York City and the feverish rise of state-sponsored financial terrorism, Paper Trail is a psychological thriller about the power and limits of well-connected friends and government malfeasance.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Eine Melange of Murder (Claire Andersen Murder for All Seasons Cozy Mystery Series Book 5) by Imogen Plimp: Culinary artisan, amateur sleuth, and foster/dog mom Claire Andersen spends Christmas in Vienna with her feisty galpal, Evelyn. But no sooner have the girls checked into the storied Hotel Schnüfflerhof Wien than their snooty fellow American traveler—a Texan hausfrau and oil-fortune heiress with several axes to grind—turns up murdered in cold blood.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
The Mistletoe Game (Hot Holidays Book 1) by Ellis O. Day: Ellie is done with alpha males but when her ex challenges her, she has no choice but to play The Mistletoe Game with sexy as sin, alpha-male Adrian. How bad can it be? They’re in public. It’s a game. She can handle a few kisses under the mistletoe, except nothing is ever innocent at La Petite Mort Club and kisses don’t have to be on the lips.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Velvet (The Princess & The Spy Book 1) by Lisette Marshall: She despises his coldness. He loathes her nosy questions. But when war threatens their kingdom, a stubborn princess and her father’s jaded spymaster have no choice but to work together… Caught in a web of deadly secrets, can they deny the forbidden fire flaring up between them?
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Watch Me (Milwaukee Men at Work Book 1) by Liz Lincoln: I’m supposed to be focused on my toughest rotation of med school. I don’t have time for distractions. So what am I doing sexting my hot new neighbor? And it turns out, distraction is just what this soon-to-be-doctor ordered. But if I ever want to be more than a booty call, I’ll have to figure out how to make Kam step out of his comfort zone, too.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Crowne Rules (The Crowne Brothers) by CD Reiss: Mandy’s hiding from the paparazzi at her best friend’s family’s secluded cabin when Dante shows up. He won’t leave. She can’t leave. If she wants to stay, and she has to do is type up some documents, and take a punishment for any mistakes. Fortunately, she’s a lousy typist.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Southside High (Tempest Book 1) by Michelle Mankin: My best friend and I want the same girl. But Lace Lowell is mine. She was mine first. She’ll be mine forever. A bully romance that proves love is a battlefield and will have you rapidly flipping the smoking hot pages. This is book 1 in an angsty, mind-blowing, and completed series by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Mankin.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Stealth (Locked Security Book 1) by Sarah Peis: When a monster from her past disrupts her quiet life in sleepy Ferguson, Freya Olysses’ family enlists the help of security firm owner Gunner Anderson — but she’s not so willing to play by his strict rules. Luckily he’s up for a challenge…
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Truth or Beard (Winston Brothers Book 1) by Penny Reid: Falling for the wrong twin never felt so good… From the NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, & USA TODAY bestselling Winston Brothers series.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Elizabeth’s Trilogy (Sweet Existence: Boxed Set 1) by Aurora Darklight: Guys never looked at the chubby, nerdy girl. But that didn’t matter, since none of them made my heart flutter until Kent. He’s kind, thoughtful, a brilliant businessman, and game to join in any zany adventure I come up with. A guy like that would never like a girl like me.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Stalking His Mate (League Of Gallize Shifters) by Dianna Love: “Love this book!” Enemies-to-lovers romance. Siofra escapes a lifetime of captivity by shifters and never wants to see one again. A golden-eyed jaguar shifter throws a kink in her plans when he steps between her and a dangerous predator. Rory has vowed to never take a mate and procreate, but the minute he has Siofra in his arms he’s determined to keep Siofra safe no matter the risk to his heart.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Wolf King (Wolves of New York Book 1) by Bella Jacobs: Maxim Thorn is a ruthless Alpha, a mobster king who rules his pack with an iron fist. He’s also my only hope. As a shifter from the wrong side of the tracks, I have no choice but to make a deal with the devil. In exchange for one month of protection from my ex and his friends, I promise to give Maxim what he wants — me.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Mad Dog (Second Skin Book 1) by Ophelia Bell: Mad Dog is the first book in the Second Skin organized crime romance series. It features a bisexual hero with a dark past who gets both the other guy and the girl. A steamy romance with explicit love scenes and strong language, a happily ever after is always guaranteed.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Hades & Persephone by Amelia Wilde: Billionaire Hades hides a terrible secret behind his wealth. A painful past left him battered and scarred. He’s living on borrowed time until sheltered Persephone enters his life. Innocent Persephone has been terrified of Hades all her life… but she finds him irresistible. But even if she sacrifices everything for him, it might not be enough.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Auctioned by Cara Dee: At twenty-one, Gray Nolan became a human trafficking statistic. He and seven other young men were taken aboard a luxurious yacht where they would be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Tortured, shattered, and almost defeated, he watched his new owner step out of the shadows in a swirl of his own cigarette smoke.
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Guardians of Medieval Wales (Four Historical Series Starters) by Sarah Woodbury: Journey to a world of kings and castles with these four historical romance series starters. Time travel, mystery, magic, legend… four couples find adventure, intrigue, and timeless love in medieval Wales!
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Explicit Instruction by Scarlett Finn: Taken prisoner after walking in on an organized crime meeting by mistake, Flick relies on Rushe, alpha hero, to keep her alive. The dirty talking dominant pushes her boundaries, teaching her rough and rowdy may be exactly what her life’s been missing. Their wild attraction is impossible to resist. Will it cost them their lives?
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
The Blood Series (Books 1-8) by Tamara Rose Blodgett: From NYT bestseller, Tamara Rose Blodgett, comes an 8 full-length novel volume for fans of Twilight and A Shade of Vampire. Gritty, unpredictable romantic suspense in a completely original, mega boxed set. One young woman’s genetics is the salvation for vampire and lycan extinction. Hunted by all – loved by none. These vampires do not sparkle!
This book is Free on December 30, 2022
Risky Whiskey (Bohemia Bartenders Mysteries Book 1) by Lucy Lakestone: Mixologist Pepper Revelle joins the Bohemia Bartenders for a cocktail convention in her hometown of New Orleans, only to discover deadly whiskey as she chases a sneaky saboteur in this fast-paced romp. Fresh, funny mystery with a dash of romance! Named one of the best mysteries of 2020 by The Book Decoder.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Other Books in the series
Are these books no longer free? Sign up for our email and never miss a free book again!
Admit to Mayhem (Lillian Dove Mystery Series 1) by D. J. Adamson: “I kept feeling like I was reading a Stephanie Plum… novel.” Admitting her life has become unraveled, Lillian finds herself plummeted into an arson cold case and becomes an eyewitness to a recent crime of arson… leading to murder. “I enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down.” “I will definitely be reading Book 2.”
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Deception: Love, Loss, Leverage, Murder (Seduction Thriller Series) by C.L. Bluestein: Politically savvy thriller threads its way through covert politics, exposing those leveraging wealth and power by manipulating the most vulnerable within the dark, chaotic reality of betrayal and greed. An intriguing mix of fact and fiction with storylines and compelling characters all woven into a surprising conclusion.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Emperor (Sword of Empire Book 3) by Richard Foreman: Britain. 179AD. The centurion Rufus Atticus is intent on finding Gaius Maximus – a fugitive and friend. Whilst doing so however Atticus finds trouble – in the form of the brutal Meriadoc clan. To succeed – and survive – Maximus will have to defy the future Emperor Commodus and defeat a band of Roman mercenaries…
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Still Not Dead by Charles Levin: “This latest book is as chilling as it is thrilling, and I simply couldn’t put it down! This series is truly speculative political intrigue at its best.” -Jo Niederhoff, San Francisco Book Review. If you like heart-pounding action, mind-bending inventions, and terrifying villains, then you’ll love Charles Levin’s gripping saga.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Beaches, Bungalows, & Burglaries (A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Tonya Kappes: If you would’ve told me a year ago I was going to be broke and penniless after my husband pulled off one of the biggest Ponzi schemes, leaving me a run down campground, a set of camper keys, before he escaped prison and when the FBI came to the campground to see if I helped him escape, the no good you know what floated up to the top of the lake. I’m the suspect.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Annabelle Archer’s Holiday Collection by Laura Durham: 3 books. 450+ pages of holiday cozy mysteries that are both merry and madcap. ‘Tis the season for mistletoe and matrimony – with a touch of murder. “This series is the perfect marriage between romance and wit.” -Mystery Scene Magazine
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Ice Blue (Lord and Lady Hetheridge Mystery Series Book 1) by Emma Jameson: Fall in love with Ice Blue, first in the NYT and USA Today bestselling series! Lord Anthony Hetheridge, Chief Superintendent at Scotland Yard, never married, almost sixty, with an empty house but a brilliant career, believes his life is all but over. Then he takes on beautiful DS Kate Wakefield and a case that spins his life out of control…
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
The Crossbow Stalker (Detectives Roy and Roscoe Crime Fiction Series Book 2) by Tony Bassett: When a serial killer armed with a crossbow terrorizes a community, Chief Inspector Gavin Roscoe suspects a motive of jealousy and revenge. But as the number of victims increases, the connection initially established between them wears thin. DS Sunita Roy has a different theory and resolves to pursue her own instincts, come what may.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
The Adjusters (Part 1) by Khalid Ebrahim: For lovers of excitement and adventure, this novel tells of hidden worlds that control people’s affairs. Worlds dedicated to serving people in parallel worlds, but of a similar time to ours. The story begins with events from the seventeenth century to the twenty-second century, but it also jumps between the distant past and the distant future.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
The Haunting of Capstone Mill by Clay Wise: After the events at White Haven Manor just a few months ago, Ally and her ghost-hunting teammates are taking a well-deserved break. Emily and Tia’s relationship continues to blossom and Ally and Jerry’s bond has only strengthened during their time together, but when a woman shows up at Ally’s cottage and asks for her help in discovering the cause of her husband’s death, things take a dark turn…
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Hometown Calling (My Best Friend’s Sister Book 1) by Lexy Timms: He never spared me a glance in high school. He keeps telling me all the reasons why we shouldn’t, but I’d like nothing better than showing him exactly why we should. I know I can’t have him, so why do I want him so bad?
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Big Burly Alpha (Forbidden Curves Book 1) by Erin Havoc: He’s older than me. A textbook alpha. And this crush is so wrong it’s literally against the rules. A steamy contemporary romance.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Claiming Blake (King’s Ranch Book 1) by Danielle Hart: I won’t break my rule for one cowboy, but I just might for two. The perks of landing a job at King’s Ranch are the two hot cowboys who want to spend every minute with me. If only the five-month contract could turn into forever.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Captured by the Magi: Zodiac Magic Academy (Exemplar Hall Book 1) by JL Madore & Ruby Night: Jesse Storme, the girl left behind. Torn from the world I know, I’m thrust into a Hunger Games death match to rescue my twin from an all-boys Magi academy. I’m not supposed to be here, and I’m definitely not supposed to have powers. Surrounded by drool-worthy protectors, cinnamon rolls, and nerds, I fight to hide my female status and save Wyatt.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Jack (The Kings of Mayhem MC Tennessee Book 1) by Penny Dee: He’s the president of a motorcycle club. She’s the girl next door and completely off limits. But when she turns to him for help because someone is stalking her, all bets are off. A scorching age-gap romance with a twist of romantic suspense.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Mistletoe Madness (Santa’s Secret Helpers Series Book 2) by Leeanna Morgan: Kylie loves everything about Christmas. When she’s asked to organize the biggest Christmas party Sapphire Bay has ever seen, the florist inside of her is itching to get started. But that means talking to Ben Thompson, the owner of their only Christmas tree farm, and the closest thing to the Grinch she’s ever met.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Taken by the Incubus (Children Of Lilith Book 2) by Bliss Devlin: Beauty meets a Beast when an incubus lord demands the lovely young widow Psyche as his tribute. Imprisoning her in his luxurious villa, he proceeds to initiate his lovely captive into a world of dark pleasures and magical beings. Nothing is forbidden to the demon lords of this ancient kingdom… except falling in love with a mortal. F/F, M/M, M/F.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Beck and Call (Business and Pleasure Book 1) by Kimberly Carrillo: Beckett Anderson has everything money can buy. Now he wants me to be at his beck and call in and out of the office. Taking his offer will let me finally break the cycle of poverty that has defined my life, but only if I can make sure to keep my heart out of it, because that’s the one thing he doesn’t want.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Academy Obscura: The Flame Within (Academy Obscura Book 1) by Cassia Briar: A lost heiress. Three sexy teachers. A wicked university. Caprice didn’t know supernaturals existed until she’s swept off to Academy Obscura. At this college the price of failure is death. Will she survive year one? Dive into this completed, slow burn romance series where the heroine doesn’t have to choose between her men. Full of action, plot twists, and spice.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Love on the Fly (Crane’s Cove Book 4) by Kerry Evelyn: Career-driven Caroline is on a dating detox, but can’t get her roommate’s cheerful charming brother off her mind. Pilot JC goes where the wind takes him. He’s saving the world & wants to bring her along for the ride. When sparks fly & their worlds careen out of control, he’ll do anything it takes to be the man she needs by her side—& in her heart.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Amy Wow and the Porn Star by Johanna: A newly divorced Chinese American mom avoids a near-fatal car crash but is rear-ended by an irate truck driver. As he pounds on her window, a handsome stranger comes to her rescue. She eventually learns her hero is the star of Snow Bunny’s Revenge, an X-rated film. Then she meets him, he asks for a date, and she finds she just can’t say “no.”
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Love & Chocolate by Gail Cleare: USA Today Bestselling Author “An engaging, irresistible chocolate-laced romance.” Kirkus Reviews. When Sarah’s husband deserts her and their young son, she takes a job at her family’s restaurant, The Three Chocolatiers, and vows to steer clear of men. But with pressure at home and work rising, she might have to let someone sweet melt her defenses.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Bound To The Dark (Monsters In Moonlight) by Alexa Michaels: A blazing, gothic tale, this stand-alone monster romance raises the question: who rules the shadows? If you like tragic, angsty heroes, smart, strong, and sassy leading-ladies, and an enemies-to-loves romance, then grab a copy and dive into the dark with Bound To The Dark today!
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Unmasked Heart: An Arranged Marriage Romance by Veronica Eden: Annie is tired of having her life dictated by her powerful father. She longs to escape the arranged marriage he’s agreed to for a business deal with a man she hates. She flirts with a stranger at her masquerade ball engagement party to escape her fate for one night… until she wants to take off his mask.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Who Hurt You (Cracked Not Broken Book 1) by Chelle Wolfe: Sometimes life gives you choices. Therapy was way too expensive. I didn’t choose the life, the life was thrust at me. I guess this is me making lemonade from the rotting lemons handed to me. Someone found me and instead of adding him to my list I’ve added him to my bed. OR rather he’s added me to his – his list and his bed. And the scary thing is?
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Echo Canyon Brides Box Set (Books 1-3) by Linda Bridey: A rugged sheriff, an opinionated veterinarian, and a dusky native American. Can passion blaze a trail to the untamed West? If you like heartwarming scenes, courageous characters, and historical dramas, then you’ll adore this adventurous Western romance box set.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
The Hidden Dowry (MacPherson Sisters Book 1) by Kat Lynne: After their father’s death, the MacPherson sisters are alone. Instead of going along with their cousin’s plan of marrying them off, Minnie comes up with her own plan. She is going to become a Mail Order Bride. However, once she arrives, she begins to wonder if she has made the right choice.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
The Storm (A Berry Springs Novel) by Amanda McKinney: On a pitch-black wintry night, Detective Dean Walker finds a man in the middle of an icy road, with a bullet between his eyes—a murder that is eerily similar to his father’s, which was never solved. Coincidence? No, Dean doesn’t believe in coincidences. He also doesn’t believe in love at first sight, until he meets the victim’s wife.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
The Kerrigan Kids Box Set (Books 1-3) by W. J. May: USA Today Bestselling author, W.J. May brings you a continuation of the international bestselling series, The Chronicles of Kerrigan! Step into the series for the first time, or come back and enjoy new characters! You won’t be disappointed! Grab the first three books of the 12 book series! Free for a limited time.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
I, Angel (Angels in L.A. Book 1) by JC Andrijeski: I never asked to be an angel. Truthfully, being an angel kinda sucks. No one told me about the mess of powers I’d inherit. Or that I’d black out when I fly, waking up naked in random places. But I, Dags Jourdain, do good. Sort of. There’s only so much a demon-hunting angel P.I. in Hollywood can do, especially when people keep opening hell portals.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Fallen Star (Project Gauntlet Book 1) by Richard Turner: When a UFO crashes in the wilds of Alaska, it’s up to a highly secretive team from Project Gauntlet to investigate this incident before things can turn deadly.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
The Lord of Stariel (Stariel Book 1) by A.J. Lancaster: Magic and fae meet Downton Abbey in this romantic gaslamp fantasy series. Returning home for her father’s funeral after a long exile, Hetta plans to leave again as soon as the magical estate chooses its new lord. But danger lurks in the faerie realm, and whoever Stariel chooses will have bigger problems than eccentric relatives to deal with.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
The Other Realm (Books 1-4.5) by Heather G. Harris: Delve into this best-selling series, now complete! A fast paced laugh-out-loud mix of Urban Fantasy and Mystery. I can tell when you’re lying. Every. Single. Time. I’m Jinx, a PI hired to find a missing university student, instead I find a magical realm – where vampires and werewolves exist. I need to find the girl, before they do…
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Starship Honor (Honor in Exile Book 1) by SD King: After a disastrous encounter with an alien species, Captain Roc Masters finds himself exiled on a rundown station in the asteroid belt, commanding an ancient starship with a near-mutinous crew. Just as he resigns himself to his fate, the aliens return to attack Earth. As the inner worlds crumble, it’s up to Roc and his lone ship to hold the line.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Henry Halifax and the Tutori’s Cloak by Atlas Swift: A young boy finds himself mixed up in an international mystery after encountering an ancient organization tasked with watching over the animal kingdom from the shadows.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Max and the Gatekeeper (Max and the Gatekeeper Book 1) by James Todd Cochrane: A war has been waging for centuries; a magical and technological battle between good and evil. This conflict will affect life everywhere, but not everyone is aware it exists. When twelve-year-old Max Rigdon is sent to stay with his grandfather for the summer, he unwillingly enters the fight.
This book is Free on December 29, 2022
Someone Else’s Daughter (A Miranda’s Rights Mystery Book 1) by Linsey Lanier: A serial killer is strangling young girls in a bizarre ritual. Why? Her life was in shambles until she met the finest private investigator in the southeast. You’ll want to read book #1 in this exciting mystery-thriller series from bestselling author Linsey Lanier, because readers say they can’t put it down.
This book is Free on December 28, 2022
Other Books in the series
Are these books no longer free? Sign up for our email and never miss a free book again!
In Your Dreams (Her Billionaires Book 1) by Julia Kent: Laura Michaels’ heart slammed in her chest, the dream so real she could still feel every sensation. What kept her heart beating, though, was one undeniable fact: There had been four hands on her in that dream. Two men? In Your Dreams introduces Laura, Mike, and Dylan from Julia Kent’s Her Billionaires series.
This book is Free on December 28, 2022
Other Books in the series
Are these books no longer free? Sign up for our email and never miss a free book again!
