Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage ($8.12 Kindle), by Kevin Leman, is free once again at B&N.
The only reason I didn't order Dante Valentine: The Complete Series ($14.99), by Lilith Saintcrow, is that I already have each of these as individual ebooks (bought individually, the series would cost $37.95, currently). This is a pre-order, but you can check out a sample from each of the books, starting with Working for the Devil ($7.99). Book Description
Necromancer. Bounty hunter. Killer.
Dante Valentine has been all three in her life. But in the beginning, she was a Necromancer for hire. And while she was choosy about her jobs, there were just some she couldn't turn down. Like when the Devil showed up at the door and offered her a deal. Her life - in exchange for the capture and elimination of a renegade demon. But how do you kill something that can't die?
Dante Valentine, one of urban fantasy's hottest series, is compiled into one volume for the first time. Included in this omnibus edition are: Working for the Devil, Dead Man Rising, The Devil's Right Hand, Saint City Sinners, and To Hell and Back.
A Bundle of Valentines! ($9.99), by Kate Hoffmann, Tara Taylor Quinn, Vicki Lewis Thompson, and Wendy RosnauBook Description
It's the most romantic day of the year...a day symbolized by a heart, and dedicated to the expression of our deepest yearnings and strongest affections. Discover the irresistible power of love on this very special day with 14 captivating stories about the search for love and the fulfillment of romantic hopes and dreams. Bundle includes Her Secret Valentine, Knock Three Times, The Bride's Surprise, Just Say Yes, Once Upon a Mattress, Gabe's Special Delivery, My Man Valentine, Behind Closed Doors, Mom and Mr. Valentine, In Too Deep, To Die For, Dance with the Devil, Blind Date from Hell and Taking Her Time.
Stephanie Laurens Rogue's Reform Bundle ($9.87), by Stephanie Laurens, includes The Reasons for Marriage ($5.04), A Lady of Expectations ($5.04), and An Unwilling Conquest ($5.76).Book Description
The Reasons for Marriage
The Dashing Duke...
Lenore Lester was perfectly content with her quiet country life, caring for her father, and having no desire for marriage. She took steps to remain inconspicuous and tried her best to show indifference--but to no avail! The irresistible Duke of Eversleigh had found her out and was quite persistent in his affections....
The Shy Miss!
Notoriously charming Jason, Duke of Eversleigh, could easily see behind Miss Lenore's brilliant disguise. Though the awkward lady hid behind glasses and pulled-back hair, she couldn't cover her beauty. And Jason was ever determined to loosen the hold she had on her heart.
A Lady of Expectations
Jack Lester has to find a bride...
But where can he find the perfect woman? She has to be attractive, kind, a good conversationalist...and most important, she has to accept him as he is: devilishly handsome, charming and, as far as anyone knows, poor as a church mouse! If London society discovers his hidden wealth, he'll never find the right wife.
Jack's heart races when he first lays eyes on Sophie Winterton. She is everything he desires--and more--but he is caught in his own trap. Believing that Jack needs to marry into wealth, Sophie rejects all his advances, certain he would never marry a poor girl like her. As they play out a game of cat and mouse, can Jack convince her that she is the woman he wants--and that he is the husband she deserves?
An Unwilling Conquest
A successful horse breeder and self-proclaimed rake, Harry Lester samples women like wines. But after having his heart trampled upon by someone he actually loved, he has no intention of falling for a woman again, let alone be ensnared by the trap of marriage. Now, with a large inheritance to his name, Harry knows that he'd best start running from London's matchmaking mothers and widows.
Harry heads for the racing town of Newmarket, only to encounter Mrs. Lucinda Babbacombe, a beautiful, independent widow. And before he knows it, Harry vows to protect Lucinda from the town full of lonely gambling men, despite her refusal to accept his countless offers of help. Lucinda is extraordinary--an intelligent, tender, marriageworthy woman--but will Harry let himself be taken prisoner in this most passionate of traps?
Four in Hand ($3.39), by Stephanie Laurens Book Description
She was unquestionably a lady. Still, that had never stopped him before. He could see that she was not, he thought, that young. Even better. Another twinge of pain from behind his eyes lent a harshness to his voice. "Who the devil are you?" In no way discomposed, she answered, "My name is Caroline Twinning. And if you really are the Duke of Twyford, then I'm very much afraid I'm your ward...."
Max Rotherbridge couldn't believe it. Along with the dukedom of Twyford, he--London's most notorious rogue--had inherited wardship of four devilishly attractive sisters! Including the irresistible Caroline Twinning. The eldest Twinning was everything he had ever wanted in a woman, but even Max couldn't seduce his own ward...or could he? After all, he did have a substantial reputation to protect. And what better challenge than the one woman capable of stealing his heart?
The Bride & Groom Thank-You Guide: A Thoroughly Modern Manual for Expressing Your Gratitude-Quickly, Painlessly and Personally! ($3.99), by Sharon NaylorBook Description
A thoroughly modern manual for expressing gratitude-quickly, painlessly, and personally!
How can I ever thank you?
Thank-you notes are essential-but they don't have to be torturous to write and stilting to read. With this concise guide, modern couples can make the task easy while adding essential personal touches to each note they send. Filled with information on everything about writing the perfect thank-you, including:
- Modern technology like email, DVDs, and videostreaming-to use or not to use?
- The top 15 thank-you mistakes-and how to avoid them
- A thank-you thesaurus
- How to word thank-yous for non-traditional gifts, including charitable donations and honeymoon registries
- Thanking the bridal party and other special people
- Creating unique cards with stamp art, photos, and more
- Thank-you checklists, shopping lists, and a writing timetable
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Wedding Etiquette ($3.99), by Robyn S. Passante Book Description
The essential book of I do’s—and I don’ts.
Savvy couples put a wedding etiquette book right next to their wedding planners to be sure they have all their bases covered. This is the ideal reference to choose—succinct, practical, and focused on the complete wedding experience, from invitations to gift registries to the reception.
- Follows in the successful footsteps of The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Being a Groom, The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Being the Father of the Bride, and The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Being the Mother of the Bride
- Covers traditional weddings, second weddings, cross-cultural weddings, and civil unions
- Easy-to-use, portable format
- A great gift book for newlyweds-to-be
Balancing Acts, Slippery Slopes and Off the Trails, by Emily Franklin, comprising her Chalet Girls series, are all marked down to $3.99.Book Description
Balancing Acts
There's one hot dish that Melissa, the resort's new chef, wants. But getting to this top-ranked skier isn't so simple. Meanwhile, Melissa's own past threatens to throw her life-and her heart-off course.
Known for her fast skiing and lifestyle, small-town Colorado girl Harley has snagged the coveted job of hostess. What she wants is to catch the eye of world-class skier James. Can she get noticed among European A-listers?
Former society girl Lily, a.k.a. Dove, doesn't mind cleaning up after guests, since it's bringing in much-needed bucks. Soon she can buy her own ticket to the island resort where her surfer crush awaits-as long as she can keep her secret. The Chalet Girls are in for one hot winter-as long as they figure out how to squeeze some work into all the fun...
Slippery Slopes
Second in the series about three girls working at Europe's hottest ski resort-from the author of The Principles of Love.
The author of the popular novels starring Love Bukowski introduces a new series starring three new heroines-Melissa, Harley, and Lily-who work together at Les Deux Alpes, attending to the needs of the rich, famous, and sometimes royal clientele...and making the most of their off-hours.
Off the Trails
From the author of the popular series featuring Love Bukowski comes the third installment in a brand new series about three very different girls-Melissa, Harley, and Lily-who become fast friends while working at the Les Trois Alpes resort during their winter break. After a busy holiday season, they've left the icy trails for some hot beaches and sizzling surfer boys. Will they ever want to go back to work?
For Bea ($3.99), by Kristen Von Kreisler Book Description
A touching and humorous account of the author's fifteen years with her beagle, Bea, a refugee from an animal research laboratory.
Harried by recent upheavals in her life, the last thing Kristin von Kreisler needed was another dog. But when she came upon Bea, a scrawny beagle abandoned by the roadside, she couldn't turn away. Bea became part of her family, and changed it forever.
Disheveled, malnourished, and terrified of human contact, Bea seemed damaged beyond repair. But, gradually, she began to trust von Kreisler. After resisting her touch again and again, the dog one day leaned in and nuzzled her neck. From that moment, Bea began to give love as well as receive it. With the typically unforgettable personality of a beagle, over the next decade and a half she taught von Kreisler the value of living utterly in the present, of meeting each day with a good bark, and of moving forward in life without being dragged down by past grief.
Written with rare eloquence and down-to-earth wit, this memoir of Bea and von Kreisler's fifteen-year love story will charm "beaglers" and touch the heart of anyone who has ever loved a dog.
Legacy ($1.33), by Cayla Kluver, part of the AmazonEncore program, was free for a short time in '09, but is nearly free right now.Book Description
In an award-winning YA fantasy debut, 16-year-old novelist Cayla Kluver brings a magical touch to an unrelentingly suspenseful coming-of-age tale. Duty-bound to wed her father's choice in successor to the throne, Princess Alera of Hytanica believes that she is being forced into the worst of all possible fates' a marriage to the arrogant and hot-tempered suitor, Steldor. When a mysterious boy from enemy Cokyri appears bearing secrets and an entirely different view of what's appropriate behavior for a young lady, Alera learns that her private desires threaten to destroy the kingdom. When Narian's shocking past comes to light, Alera finds herself in a shadowy world of palace intrigue and ancient blood feuds, facing an uncertain future with dwindling options - and must learn to decide between right and wrong all alone. Marked by witty, rapid-fire dialogue and dramatic complexity that belie the writer's age, Legacy brings a fresh, new sensibility to age-old questions of duty and inheritance and to a young's heroine's quest to find her true voice. Legacy was Bronze Medalist in Young Adult Fiction in the 2008 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards; Finalist in Young Adult Fiction in the National Best Books Awards 2008, sponsored by USA Book News.
One Brit, One Bike, One Big Country ($0.99), by John McKay, doesn't appear to include a cover, any images or drawings (so ignore the illustrator credits) and the table of contents that it starts with is very badly formatted (it's a huge font, but skip past it to the actual content without trying to make it smaller). Once past the TOC, though, the font returns to normal and the part of the sample that I did read was promising: his trip to Daytona and search for a bike to ride across the US.Book Description
This book is about one man’s journey across the USA in 2002. It tells of the wonderful people he met as well as the amazing experiences he had. It describes the incredible warmth of the American people and the generosity they bestowed upon him.
It’s all about bike riding at its best. It’s about feeling the sun, the wind, the rain and the true soul of the country you’re travelling in.
Maybe this book will inspire you to make that trip you've always wanted to do. I sincerely hope it does.
The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel ($1.33), by Maureen LindleyBook Description
Peking, 1914. When the eight-year-old princess Eastern Jewel is caught spying on her father's liaison with a servant girl, she is banished from the palace, sent to live with a powerful family in Japan. Renamed Yoshiko Kawashima, she quickly falls in love with her adoptive country, where she earns a scandalous reputation, taking fencing lessons, smoking opium, and entertaining numerous lovers. Sent to Mongolia to become an obedient wife, Yoshiko mounts a daring escape and eventually finds her way back to Peking high society?this time with orders from the Japanese secret service.
Based on the true story of a rebellious woman who earned a controversial place in history, The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel is a vibrant reimagining of a thrilling life?a rich historical epic of palace intrigue, sexual manipulation, and international espionage.
Tinsel: A Search for America's Christmas Present ($2.00), by Hank StueverBook Description
In Tinsel, Hank Stuever turns his unerring eye for the idiosyncrasies of modern life to Frisco, Texas, a suburb at once all-American and completely itself, to tell the story of the nation's most over-the-top celebration: Christmas.
Stuever starts the narrative as so many start the Christmas season: standing in line with the people waiting to purchase flat-screen TVs on Black Friday. From there he follows three of Frisco's true holiday believers as they navigate through the Nativity and all its attendant crises. Tammie Parnell, an eternally optimistic suburban mom, is the proprietor of "Two Elves with a Twist," a company that decorates other people's big houses for Christmas. Jeff and Bridgette Trykoski own that house every town has: the one with the visible-from-space, most awe-inspiring Christmas lights. And single mother Caroll Cavazos just hopes that the life-affirming moments of Christmas might overcome the struggles of the rest of the year. Stuever's portraits of this happy, megachurchy, shopariffic community are at once humane, heartfelt, revealing--and very funny. Tinsel is a compelling tale of our half-trillion-dollar holiday, measuring what we we've become against the ancient rituals of what we've always been.
Beyond the Colors of Darkness and Other Exotica ($6.99 Kindle), by Brian Stableford, is $0.99 at Fictionwise (with the coupon code and a buywise membership, it is as low as $0.38. This is MultiFormat, so Kindle compatible.Book Description
Here are eleven stories of science fiction and fantasy by a master writer of the fantastic, including four pieces published for the first time. Contents: “Beyond the Colors of Darkness,” “An Offer of Oblivion,” “Enlightenment,” “The Dragons Yetzirah and Alziluth,” “A Saint’s Progress,” “Mens Sana in Corpore Sano,” “Black Nectar,” “Nephthys,” “Plastic Man,” “Aphrodite and the Ring,” and “Danse Macabre.”
Brian Stableford has written and edited over 100 volumes of science fiction, horror, fantasy, literary criticism, and reference, among others, many of them being published by the Borgo Press Imprint of Wildside Press. He lives and works in Reading, England.
Junk Fiction ($6.99 Kindle), by S.T. Joshi, is $0.99 at Fictionwise (with the coupon code and a buywise membership, it is as low as $0.38. This is MultiFormat, so Kindle compatible.Book Description
Bestsellers have been with us for more than a century, ever since the first bestseller list appeared in 1895. But they have received surprisingly little attention from critics. What kind of books become bestsellers? Why do people read them? Do they have literary value or are they merely the literary equivalent of crossword puzzles?
S. T. Joshi, a leading critic of horror, fantasy, and mystery fiction, devotes his attention to these and other issues, showing that bestsellers emerged only with the advent of near-universal literacy and the increased leisure time among the masses. Joshi is also aware that most bestsellers fall into the categories of genre fiction: romance (Danielle Steel, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Nora Roberts); mystery (Mary Higgins Clark, Sue Grafton, Patricia Cornwell); suspense (James Patterson, Nelson DeMille); espionage (Robert Ludlum, Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler); horror (Stephen King, Dean Koontz); and so forth.
Joshi provides detailed examinations of books by these authors, as well as of such recent bestsellers as Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, and such bygone titles as Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls, in a wide-ranging discussion of both the virtues and the failings of popular literature. Joshi’s study, written in a witty, accessible style, is must-reading for anyone interested in the literary and cultural phenomenon of the bestseller.
Take Care Of Yourself 8E: The Complete Illustrated Guide To Medical Self-care ($1.46), by James F. Fries and Donald M. Vickery, is the 9th edition of this popular guide.Book Description
Take Care of Yourself is the world's best-selling health guide, and the only one that has been found to help reduce visits to the doctor and save money. Covering nearly 200 health-care problems and symptoms, it is easy to use, even in a crisis. Readers can locate their symptoms in the easily navigable guide and find a complete explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies. Diagrams show how to recognize problems, and, in many cases, treat them quickly, and the decision charts advise when exactly it's time to see a doctor. This comprehensive guide also covers emergencies, health problem prevention, the 20 things everyone should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with a doctor. Revised and updated, it remains the most comprehensive and dependable self-care guide, and is essential for every home.
Sea of Shadows ($7.99 Kindle), by Jeff Edwards, is free direct from the author, in PDF form.Book Description
THE ONLY WAY TO SURVIVE IS TO CHANGE THE RULES.
A minor accident at a German nuclear power plant, a Biological Warfare attack on the British Embassy in Washington, DC, and a secret arms deal combine to drive a trusted NATO Ally into an illegal alliance with a rogue Middle Eastern state. With the world hovering on the brink of war, a handful of U.S. Navy warships must track down and destroy a wolfpack of state-of-the-art submarines.
Their enemy is skilled in deception, and incredibly lethal. Out-gunned, out-maneuvered, and out-thought, the U.S. Navy crews must throw the rulebook out the window, and become every bit as devious and deadly as their enemy. If they fail, the consequences are unthinkable…
