Limited Time Freebies at Smashwords

Several freebies at Smashwords, using coupon codes. As always, be sure to check the sample or be ready to delete if the writing style or content isn't for you. Unless noted otherwise, I don't read these other than perhaps a quick scan before posting.

Seabird: An Invitation ($0.99 Kindle), by Sherry Thompson; Coupon Code HU75U (Gryphonwood Press; expires 15 April)

Book Description
Seabird takes the reader on a perilous adventure, where deadly creatures and magic untold wait at every turn. Three deadly sorcerers have been released from their imprisonment by the evil Lord Thaddis. The Three Peoples of Narenta are in need of a champion to defend them from the sorcerer's threat. They get their champion in the person of reluctant teenager Cara Marshall, who wants nothing more th

The Place of Three Tombs: Part Two of Seabird- The First Narentan Tumult, by Sherry Thompson; Coupon Code BQ62V (Gryphonwood Press; expires 15 April)

Book Description
Cara Marshall has reluctantly accepted her task as champion of the Narentan people, but how can she succeed against the dark forces that are aligned against her. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to The First Narentan Tumult.

Tales from the Green Book One: The Magic Flute ($0.99 Kindle), by Steven Best; Coupon Code FP62U (expires 23 April). This is a young adult/fantasy title and book two in the series should be published about the end of April/first of May.

Book Description
When Alex was a child he lived to hear his grandfather's stories of his supposed adventures in the mythical forest world known as the Green. Of course, now that he's older he has given up on believing in old fairy tales. Too bad they didn't give up on him. When Alex tries to play the old wooden flute the old man gave him for a birthday present he finds that the stories are all too real as he is swept away into the Green himself! Now to return home he must learn what it means to be a hero in a world where magic reigns and humans are a myth that many would rather forget.

Prisoner 392 ($0.99 Kindle), by Jon F. Merz; Coupon Code NB34V (expires 8 April). Originally published in the critically-acclaimed Borderlands 5 anthology put out by Borderlands Press back in 2004 (now out of print). The story also garnered an Honorable Mention in the 2004 edition of The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror edited by Ellen Datlow.

Book Description
"They called it the slit. And it was the only way Prisoner 392 could see the outside world." One man's journey into a hellish prison where escape is truly impossible...a short story by author Jon F. Merz originally published in Borderlands 5 & reprinted in From the Borderlands, it earned him an Honorable Mention in the 2004 edition of the Year's Best Fantasy & Horror edited by Ellen Datlow.

Rogue Hunter: Gaia #2: Intruder ($0.99 Kindle) and Rogue Hunter: Gaia #3: Legacy ($0.99 Kindle), by Kevis Hendrickson; no coupon required. These two finish out the Rogue Hunter: Gaia series of short stories, which started with Into the Abyss and are a prequel to Rogue Hunter: Quest of the Hunter ($4.99 Smashwords; $0.99 Kindle)).

Book Description
Intruder - Book 2 of 3
THE HUNT CONTINUES! Narrowly escaping death at the hands of a gang of bloodthirsty space pirates, Zyra Zanr investigates the mystery of Gaia, hoping its secrets will lead her to the elusive criminal Molly Black. But time is running out. Zyra will have to work fast if she is to stop the deadly plot that Black has hatched to destroy the InterGalactic Alliance.

Legacy - Book 3 of 3
THE FINAL SHOWDOWN! Intergalactic bounty hunter Zyra Zyra engages the ruthless criminal Molly Black in a battle to the death, knowing that if she fails to seize control of the powerful Gaia, an unspeakable wave of terror and destruction will be unleashed on the galaxy.

Fatherly Love ($0.99 Kindle), by B. A. Wallace; Coupon Code KH42Z (expires 15 April)

Book Description
In this fast and witty Australian crime novel set in Sydney, ex-reporter Nat Barker is hired to find the missing daughter of a Sydney industrialist. A dying old millionaire, a brothel owner, a smart cop, a dumb hood, a religious fanatic, a crooked politician, a beautiful jazz singer - they all know something that Barker doesn't. Can he learn their secrets and stay alive?

The I AM Principle ($9.95 Paperback), by Kimberly Fuller; Coupon Code CF74X. Religious content, also has website.

Book Description
This controversial book reveals the lost word of the Bible,which has been hidden for over 2,500 years. This knowledge is the key to self discovery and to finding your true purpose in life.Each of us was created in the image of the One who created us.It is the I AM within that is our constant guide, inspiring us to reach perfection.

All Romance Earth Day Free Book - My Soul to Keep

My Soul to Keep ($5.99 list), by Dianna Hunter, the first in her Sentinel series, is free today at All Romance Ebooks as part of their Earth Day celebration this month.

Book Description
Forced into what she perceives as a life or death situation, Kayla rides her stallion, Shadow Hawk, through the wilds of the Florida forest near her home—and escapes into another dimension. The giant grey stallion, a gift on her eighteenth birthday from her mysterious grandmother, proves to be much more than an ordinary horse for he is able to aid his rider in finding the pathways through the Chain of Worlds. Especially if that rider is a sorceress in her own right.

Imprisoned on the closed world of Docrain, the sorcerer, Garth, has determined that the one sure way to break the bonds holding him and his emperor, the wizard, Caleis, is to set a trap for the child of the sorcerer that imprisoned him. His bid to seduce this child into aiding him becomes much easier for him when he discovers that the child is an innocent young temptress with absolutely no idea of who or what she really is. He has quickly determined that the beautiful and untrained witch is in fact a succubus just as her father had been—a sorceress able to draw huge amounts of power from the life-forces of those surrounding her and able to open a gateway into any part of the Chain that she chooses.

Intent of gaining her willing assistance—and loving devotion—Garth begins training her in the use of her power. But Kayla is young—not foolish and his plan might just backfire.

When shown what her true love is really about, will the truth cost her heart, her soul or both?

To purchase: Click Add to Cart or Buy Now and you'll see an automatic discount for the full price of the book. Be sure to complete the entire check out process (which takes about three pages of clicking), all the way until you see a link for the download (I've missed a book or two in previous promotions at this site, as I thought I was done, but didn't get all they way thru to the end). Available in the following (usually drm-free) formats: Adobe Acrobat, Palm DOC/iSolo, Microsoft Reader, Hiebook, HTML, Mobipocket, Rocket, Epub. If you want more than one format, you'll need to purchase the book more than once, but you get the discount each time.

There will be one of these a day, until April 21. I'll try to post the link each day, as I find out which one it is. If you find it first, feel free to leave note here in comments and I'll get a post up for everyone else.

Game Deal - Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010 with Gun Bundle for Nintendo Wii is $29.99 today (while supplies last). I know there is at least one less than they started with this morning.

Book Description

• Mini-games featuring fast-paced hunting action of waterfowl, upland birds, small game, and 13 multiplayer mini-game shooting galleries.
• Bundle includes the Top Shot Wii sawed off shotgun peripheral.
• Comprehensive reward system will give instantaneous feedback for your performance. Use cover points to earn high scores and earn club points to unlock new areas.
• Incredible terrain challenges including sheer cliff faces, escape avalanches and cross raging streams.
• VITALS Shooting Mechanic simulates controlled breathing, enabling you to dial in your crosshairs and lock on for the perfect shot.

A first-person oriented hunting game with action integrated into the storyline and mission play, bundled with the Top Shot Wii peripheral, Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010 Wii Bundle challenges players to hone their skills as hunters, trackers and outdoorsmen in a quest to join a the world's most exclusive hunting club. In order to do this players take on a series of hunting challenges and mini-games armed with their wits and a diverse weapons arsenal, that will pit them against both big and small game from around the globe.

All Romance Earth Day Free Book - The Edge of Morning!

The Edge of Morning ($4.23 list), by Desiree Holt, the first in her Sentinel series, is free today at All Romance Ebooks as part of their Earth Day celebration this month.

Book Description

Sierra Hart thought she had complete solitude at her grandfather's cabin in Maine until she saw the wolf at the edge of the clearing - and her life turned upside down.

The cabin in Maine her grandfather left her is the perfect place for Sierra Hart to take a good long look at her future. She's just quit her job and ended yet another relationship. Surrounded by five thousand acres of pristine forest, the place gives her the solitude she need. The only other sign of life is a gorgeous silver wolf hanging out at the edge of the clearing.

When Luke Spencer knocks on her door, she has no idea he's going to fulfil all of her erotic fantasies. But can she ask for his help when the lumber people become more aggressive or will he turn away because of the secret he's hiding?

To purchase: Click Add to Cart or Buy Now and you'll see an automatic discount for the full price of the book. Be sure to complete the entire check out process (which takes about three pages of clicking), all the way until you see a link for the download (I've missed a book or two in previous promotions at this site, as I thought I was done, but didn't get all they way thru to the end). Available in the following (usually drm-free) formats: Mobipocket, HTML, Microsoft Reader, Adobe Acrobat, Epub. If you want more than one format, you'll need to purchase the book more than once, but you get the discount each time.

There will be one of these a day, until April 21. I'll try to post the link each day, as I find out which one it is. If you find it first, feel free to leave note here in comments and I'll get a post up for everyone else.

Free Game - Cake Mania 2

The free game this week at Sandlot Games is Cake Mania 2 ($6.95 Amazon Game Downloads).

Game Description
You Choose Jill's Path And Future.

• Customize Jill's bakeries with 50 unique kitchen upgrades
• 18 all-new quirky, demanding customers, ranging from Federal Agents to mysterious Aliens, keep Jill on her toes
• 10 deliciously different cake styles with 6 fabulous frostings and 8 wild cake toppers
• 204 Sweet Levels
• See how you measure up in a new Endless Baking mode

Jill Evans™ is back in Cake Mania® 2, an all-new, out-of-this-world time management adventure!

After re-opening the Evans Bakery and sending her grandparents on an exotic Hawaiian cruise, Jill returns to help her friends manage six far-flung bakery locations - from a posh rooftop shop, to an underwater theme park - while serving up her delicious creations to 18 all-new quirky customers.

What awaits Jill? Fame? Fortune? Love? With 204 levels of baking and frosting madness, 6 different possible endings and a branching, non-linear storyline, it's your decision to make in Cake Mania 2!

Click HERE to sign up for the free download. For step by step purchase and installation instructions, see this post.