Ack-Ack Macaque' is such a wild ride—a cigar-chomping, Spitfire-flying monkey in an alternate history? Sign me up! While I totally get the urge to dive into this gem without spending a dime, it's worth noting that the author, Gareth L. Powell, and the publisher deserve support for crafting something this brilliantly bonkers. You might find free copies floating around on sketchy sites, but honestly, the ethical gray area isn't worth it. Plus, the book's often discounted on legit platforms like Kindle or Kobo, and libraries sometimes have digital loans if you're tight on cash.
If you're dead set on exploring free options, check out Powell's website or socials—authors occasionally share snippets or even free short stories set in the same universe. I stumbled on a free prequel once that totally sold me on the main novel. But trust me, saving up for the full thing pays off. The tactile joy of holding a physical copy, or even the crispness of a properly formatted ebook, adds to the experience. And hey, supporting creators means more weird, wonderful tales like this in the future!
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The Trap Of Ace
Eva Zahan
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Seven years ago, Emerald Hutton had left her family and friends behind for high school in New York City, cradling her broken heart in her hands, to escape just only one person. Her brother's best friend, whom she loved from the day he'd saved her from bullies at the age of seven. Broken by the boy of her dreams and betrayed by her loved ones, Emerald had learned to bury the pieces of her heart in the deepest corner of her memories.Until seven years later, she has to come back to her hometown after finishing her college. The place where now the cold-hearted stone of a billionaire resides, whom her dead heart once used to beat for.Scarred by his past, Achilles Valencian had turned into the man everyone feared. The scorch of his life had filled his heart with bottomless darkness. And the only light that had kept him sane, was his Rosebud. A girl with freckles and turquoise eyes he'd adored all his life. His best friend's little sister.After years of distance, when the time has finally come to capture his light into his territory, Achilles Valencian will play his game. A game to claim what's his. Will Emerald be able to distinguish the flames of love and desire, and charms of the wave that had once flooded her to keep her heart safe? Or she will let the devil lure her into his trap? Because no one ever could escape from his games. He gets what he wants. And this game is called...The trap of Ace.
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Book one of 'Obsessive Billionaires' series
Catherine "Cat" Evans is an independent eighteen-year-old shifter with strength in her bones and fire in her blood. She has plans for her future - and none of them include being claimed by fate.
In a world where pack hierarchy and destined mates rule everything, Cat refuses to be boxed in. She trains harder, fights smarter, and keeps her heart guarded. But when an alpha enters her orbit - powerful, relentless, and impossible to ignore - the life she's carefully built begins to fracture.
Can you outrun destiny?
Can you fight fate?
Or is the fight itself exactly what fate intended?
Cat isn't going down without a battle.
Even if the hardest war she'll face is the one inside her own heart.
Yūri: I was raised in this world of shadows, violence, and blood. It isn't the life I would choose, but I don't get a choice. I'm my father's only child and heir. I've been groomed to lead our clan's yakuza. I want to be free. And one way or another, I'm going to be. I just need to get away from my family and avoid the sexy detective who's on my tail.
Hibiki: This case could make or break my career. I'm pretty sure my captain gave me the Kitsune case just to see me fail. No one has been able to catch her, and now I'm expected to. It would be easier to focus on the case if I could stop daydreaming about that naked protestor. I didn't even get her name.
This book is a prequel/sequel to The Princes of Ravenwood. You do not need to have read The Princes of Ravenwood to enjoy this book, but it is encouraged.
Ravenwood Series Reading Order:
Book 1 - The Princes of Ravenwood
Book 2 - Chasing Kitsune
Book 3 - Expect The Unexpected
Book 4 - Out Of My League
Book 5 - Man's Best Wingman
My ex-colleague, Brenda Wilson, finds out from an unknown source that I have taken in an adopted son. Because of that, she insists on matchmaking my son with her niece.
"My niece has graduated from a proper college, you know! You don't have to prepare any fancy wedding gifts… Just 800 thousand dollars will do! On top of that, you can put her name on the deed of that fancy deluxe apartment in the city center.
"From the way I see it, there's no need to choose the perfect date anymore. They should get their marriage registered tomorrow and do their best to give birth to a cute baby boy!"
My adopted son has a volatile temper, so there's no way he'll go on a blind date with some random woman. I refuse Brenda's offer on the spot with a cold expression.
Feeling furious and embarrassed, Brenda yells at me for being a stingy old lady. Then, she storms out of my place angrily.
Three months later, Brenda shows up with her pregnant niece outside my residential area. There, they start a livestream and start crying their woes to the Internet.
"Everyone, Emily Parker's adopted son tricked my poor niece, Ashley Collins, into sleeping with him! Yet now, he refuses to claim the unborn baby as his!
"Oh, Ashley keeps crying every day! Can Emily even afford to take responsibility for my darling Ashley if she and her unborn baby end up dying because of that bastard?
"If I gain 100 thousand likes by the end of today, I'll definitely commit suicide right on that Emily hag's doorstep!"
As I look at the comments that demand justice in Brenda's livestream, I almost laugh out loud.
My adopted son is actually a male monkey which has retired from the local zoo. On top of that, he's already neutered.
So, what on earth is Ashley pregnant with? A magical baby monkey?
“You love running from me and I enjoy the chase. It reminds me of how bad I have to punish you when I finally get you.” He said smugly and Ivy scoffed.
“And that’s why you’d never catch me.” She bit back with a retort. She would rather die, than let him have her.
Ivy hated the nerve of Alpha Jax and she hated everything he stood for. If anything, she would never forget how he slaughtered her whole family while she watched. She would rather die than be mated for him.
For Alpha Jax, life is a dangerous game of chess, you either kill or be killed. Nothing gave him joy than watching his mate try to run from him and their bond and if anything, he’s enjoying the chase too.
Parole is Shaw Carter’s final shot at freedom, and he doesn’t want to lose it. After a felony conviction nearly cost him everything, the path forward is narrow—keep his head down, stay out of trouble, and survive long enough to earn his life back.
It would be an easy task if he wasn’t placed in the mayor’s custody, and is forced to share the same apartment with his son.
Lucas Hale is everything Shaw should avoid. He’s sharp-tongued, infuriatingly composed, and far too comfortable pushing Shaw to his limits. From the very first night, it’s clear Lucas doesn’t want Shaw there. Every word that came out of Lucas' mouth was a provocation.
Shaw tells himself it doesn’t matter. He can endure anything for a few months.
But tension has a way of twisting.
What starts as hostility quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Their fights grow closer and sharper, charged with something neither of them wants to name. Their moral lines blur. Control slips. And suddenly, the one thing Shaw can’t afford becomes the one thing he can’t stay away from.
Because Lucas isn’t just getting under his skin, he’s unraveling him.
But beneath the tension and the touching and everything neither of them will say out loud, Lucas is carrying a secret, one that doesn’t just connect him to Shaw’s past.
It is Shaw’s past.
And when the truth finally surfaces, Shaw will have to decide if the man he’s falling for is his salvation or the reason he never should have been free at all.
'Bad Monkey' by Carl Hiaasen is one of those titles that keeps popping up in discussions. It's a hilarious, wild ride with his signature Florida noir vibe—totally worth the read. Now, about downloading it for free: while there are shady sites that claim to offer pirated copies, I'd strongly recommend against it. Not only is it illegal, but it also hurts authors and publishers who put so much work into creating these stories.
If you're tight on budget, check out your local library's digital lending service like Libby or Hoopla. Many libraries have 'Bad Monkey' available for free borrowing, and you won’t be risking malware or sketchy downloads. Plus, supporting legal avenues means more great books in the future! Honestly, Hiaasen’s wit deserves the proper appreciation—paying for it or borrowing legally feels like the right move.
Monkeying Around is one of those games that caught my eye a while back—super colorful, quirky, and full of that chaotic energy I love in mobile games. I totally get why you'd want to try it without dropping cash upfront. From what I've seen, the base game is free to download on most app stores, but it’s packed with in-app purchases and ads. Honestly, that’s pretty standard for mobile games these days. The free version lets you play through the core levels, but if you wanna skip ads or unlock premium costumes for your monkey, you’ll likely need to spend a bit.
That said, I’ve noticed some third-party sites claim to offer 'free' full versions, but I’d be super cautious. A lot of those are either scams or packed with malware. Stick to the official app stores—it’s safer, and you’ll still get a decent chunk of fun without paying. Plus, watching an ad here and there isn’t the worst trade-off for keeping the game free for everyone.