- The Manicurist (Kindle)
- Hurry Less, Worry Less (Kindle)
- The Glory of Green (Kindle/nook)
- Delivered with Love (Kindle/nook)
Today's free audiobook from The Guardian UK is A Perfect Spy by John le Carré. I'm all caught up on my downloads from them now, except for this one.
For those who have a Twitter account, be sure to click HERE and follow the directions to get a free $2 credit in the Amazon Android Appstore. You'll have until December 15th, 2011, to use the credit. Don't be surprised if it doesn't work the first time or two you try it (if twitter usage is too high, it can take a few tries). When it does work, you'll see a green Congratulations message and can then go spend your $2 in the Appstore. While you are there, be sure to pick up today's free game, Happy Vikings.
If you shop at Kobo, be sure to take advantage of these new promotion codes for any non-Agency priced book (all expire Sept 23 and are one use/account):
- save10sept291 (10% off)
- save15sept891 (15% off)
- save20sept292 (20% off)
- save20sept892 (20% off)
- Firstreadca1 ($1 off)
True Detective ($0.99), by Max Allan Collins, is today's Kindle Deal of the Day. This is the very first Nate Heller book, originally published in 1983, and it appears that the low price is available outside the US on this one, as the publisher is AmazonEncore. In addition to giving a first chance to new authors, this Amazon label is apparently bringing back into publication books by well established authors: Max Allan Collins has earned ten Private Eye Writers of America Shamus nominations for his historical thrillers, winning twice for his Nathan Heller novels, True Detective and Stolen Away. He has a new collection of short stories, Chicago Lightning: The Collected Nathan Heller Short Stories, published by Thomas & Mercer, coming out in October.Book Description
In the mob-choked Chicago of 1932, private detective Nathan Heller may be willing to risk his life to earn a Depression dollar, but he never sacrifices his slicing wit. That’s why mystery fans and critics alike rank the historical thriller True Detective at the top of their lists —and why the book swept up a Shamus Award for best novel from the Private Eye Writers of America.
The Convent of the Pure ($0.99 Kindle, Smashwords), by Sara M. Harvey, is on sale today, courtesy of small press Apex Publications.Book Description
Secrets and illusions abound in a decaying convent wrapped in dark magic and scented with blood. Portia came to the convent with the ghost of Imogen, the lover she failed to protect in life. Now, the spell casting caste wants to make sure that neither she nor her spirit ever leave.
Portia's ignorance of her own power may be even more deadly than those who conspire against her as she fights to fulfill her sworn duty to protect humankind in a battle against dark illusions and painful realities.
Get the first book of Harvey's Penemue trilogy for the promotional price of 99 cents. Continue Portia's adventure in THE LABYRINTH OF THE DEAD. And don't miss the thrilling conclusion in THE TOWER OF THE FUTURE.
A Visit From Sir Nicholas ($0.99 Kindle, B&N), by Victoria Alexander, looks to be a nice, light Regency romance for the holidays.Book Description
Everyone knows that an Effington always getsher way ... but this time it's not going to be easy!
Lady Elizabeth Effington simply could not suitably feel the joy of the Christmas season. Ten years had passed since she had boldly declared her love for Sir Nicholas Collingsworth. He rebuffed her and set out to seek his fortunes, while Elizabeth was left a woman scorned. Now, she discovers in horror that the inheritance she's managed beautifully was never hers to control. No, power over her finances lay in the hands of the last man she ever wants to see again: Nicholas!
But running Elizabeth's life isn't part of Nick's plans. He's intrigued when he discovers that the frivolous and flighty girl he once knew has turned into a beautiful and capable woman. Nick vows to woo -- and win -- her, and while she seems unmoved by his fervent seduction, he swears he will not rest until she accepts that most precious gift of all -- the gift of love.
Swinging from My Heels: Confessions of an LPGA Star ($3.09), by Alan Shipnuck and Christina Kim Book Description
Christina Kim is the brashest, bawdiest, funniest player on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. Golf fans know her for her colorful wardrobe, even more colorful on-course antics, and an explosive game. But in this rollicking account of the 2009 season, Kim invites readers deep into her life, providing an intimate diary of a young woman's struggles on and off the golf course, and revealing the glory and heartbreak of life on the tour.
Once known as a prodigy who shot a 62 in her first LPGA event some six years ago, Kim has newly rededicated herself to realizing her potential, and she takes readers between the ropes for all the action, including her nail-biting near misses at two major championships. She also goes inside the team room at the Solheim Cup, revealing the hijinks and late-night gab sessions that bonded the victorious U.S. team. Along the way we get intimate portraits of her close friends on tour, including tour leaders such as Michelle Wie, Lorena Ochoa, Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel, and Natalie Gulbis.
In this courageous telling, no topic is out-of-bounds, as Kim dishes about the LPGA's sexual mores, the culture clash of an American-based tour increasingly dominated by Koreans, the tumultuous economic forces squeezing the players, and her own battles with body image and her traditional upbringing. Winsome and good-natured, but never afraid of a laugh line or choice profanity, Christina Kim provides a must-read for anyone who loves golf or has wondered about the inner self of a professional athlete.
Kane and Abel/Sons of Fortune ($9.99) is a double volume by Jeffrey Archer, at a bargain price. If you bought these individually, you would pay $9.99 and $8.99, respectively, effectively giving your the second title free (or a $5/title average).Book Description
Kane and Able:
William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski, one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men, born on the same day, on opposite sides of the world, their paths destined to cross in their ruthless struggle to build a fortune.
An unputdownable story, spanning sixty years, of two powerful men linked by an all-consuming hatred, brought together by fate to save—and finally destroy—each other.
Sons of Fortune:
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer has mesmerized thousands of readers over the years with his riveting novels and unforgettable characters. Now he returns with another remarkable novel that proves he is still one of the most gifted writers of all time...
In hushed maternity ward, an infant dies, while twin brothers thrive. By morning, one mother is told that her only child is doing fine. Another is told that she has tragically lost one of her sons...
Twins seperated at birth, Nathaniel Cartwright and Fletcher Davenport have been raised in different worlds, and have both thrived among the best and brightest of their generation. In an era of violent change, freee love, and blind ambition, Nat goes off to war, while Fletcher enters political combat. With each choice they make--in love and career, through tragedy and triumph--their lives mirror one another...until a high-profile murder case brings them together. Until a high-stakes political battle turns them into rivals. Until a decades-old secret is exposed...and two powerful men must confront their bonds of fate and fortune.
To Cut a Long Story Short ($0.99 B&N, KoboBook Description
The key to a good short story is to never give away the...
With intriguing characters, and surprise endings cleverly twisted with irony, the all-new stories in this collection will thrill Archer fans old and new. Astonishingly, of the 14 stories, more than half are based on true incidents that were related to the author during his travels around the world. Mail on Sunday calls Jeffrey Archer "probably the best storyteller of our age" and the Washington Post declares that he is "a storyteller in the class of Alexander Dumas." His mastery of character and suspense and his gift for the unexpected plot twist show why he is Britain's most successful author—and why three of his novels have been New York Times bestsellers.
Wild and Wicked ($2.99), a medieval romance, and Born To Die ($4.79), the latest in the Montana 'To Die' series, are just two titles by Lisa Jackson novels that have dropped below the $5 mark (with various publishers)Wild and Wicked
This #1 New York Times bestselling author takes medieval romance to new heights as vengeance stirs the forbidden passion of a lord and a lady in danger . . . and in love.
Every eye is on Lady Apryll as she floats through the revelers, a wanton angel in a clinging white gown. Not even Lord Devlynn can resist the promise of ecstasy she offers. But Apryll vanishes before the night is over—along with the castle jewels, Devlynn’s finest horses . . . and his young son.
Devlynn is determined to make the temptress pay for her deceit, but he soon discovers there is more to Apryll’s betrayal than he knows. And though her kisses carry the sting of treason, they also arouse a desire he cannot deny
Born To Die
Appearances…
A sad, strange coincidence…that's Dr. Kacey Lambert's initial response to the deaths of two women who bear an uncanny resemblance to herself. It's not like there was any real connection between Kacey and the B-movie actress or the elementary school teacher. But Detective Selena Alvarez suspects otherwise.
Can Be…
One of the bodies contained traces of poison at the time of death. Selena and her partner, Detective Regan Pescoli, can find no motive for murder. But Kacey has started to notice ties between the dead women's lives and her own-all close in age, born within miles of each other. And all have links to Trace O'Halleran, the man Kacey just started dating.
Deadly…
The deeper Kacey digs, the more reason she has to fear. More look-alikes are dying, and the killer is getting bolder and more brutal. And Kacey knows it's only a matter of time before hers is the next name on a list of those who were born to die…
