Bargain Book Roundup - Non-Kindle Edition

Off Armageddon Reef, by David Weber, the first in the Safehold series, has been pulled from the Kindle store (except for UK customers) and is full price in most other stores, but Barnes and Noble has it for $2.99.

Book Description
Humanity pushed its way to the stars - and encountered the Gbaba, a ruthless alien race that nearly wiped us out.

Earth and her colonies are now smoldering ruins, and the few survivors have fled to distant, Earth-like Safehold, to try to rebuild. But the Gbaba can detect the emissions of an industrial civilization, so the human rulers of Safehold have taken extraordinary measures: with mind control and hidden high technology, they've built a religion in which every Safeholdian believes, a religion designed to keep Safehold society medieval forever.

800 years pass. In a hidden chamber on Safehold, an android from the far human past awakens. This "rebirth" was set in motion centuries before, by a faction that opposed shackling humanity with a concocted religion. Via automated recordings, "Nimue" - or, rather, the android with the memories of Lieutenant Commander Nimue Alban - is told her fate: she will emerge into Safeholdian society, suitably disguised, and begin the process of provoking the technological progress which the Church of God Awaiting has worked for centuries to prevent.

Nothing about this will be easy. To better deal with a medieval society, "Nimue" takes a new gender and a new name, "Merlin." His formidable powers and access to caches of hidden high technology will need to be carefully concealed. And he'll need to find a base of operations, a Safeholdian country that's just a little more freewheeling, a little less orthodox, a little more open to the new.

And thus Merlin comes to Charis, a mid-sized kingdom with a talent for naval warfare. He plans to make the acquaintance of King Haarahld and Crown Prince Cayleb, and maybe, just maybe, kick off a new era of invention. Which is bound to draw the attention of the Church?and, inevitably, lead to war.

It's going to be a long, long process. And it's going to be the can't-miss SF epic of the decade.

Loose Ends ($7.19 Kindle), by Don Easton, the first in the Jack Taggart Mystery series, is in the Kobo bookstore.

Book Description
Jack Taggart, an undercover Mountie, lives in a world where the good guys and the bad guys change places in a heartbeat. Taggart is very good at what he does. Too good to be playing by the rules. The brass decide to assign a new partner to spy on him.

Taggart's new partner discovers a society dependent upon unwritten rules. To break these rules is to lose respect. To lose respect is to lose one's life. Loose Ends is terrifying. It is a tale of violence, corruption, and retribution, but it is also a story of honour and respect.

The Spell Of Rosette ($9.99 Kindle), by Kim Falconer, is $3.84 AU for Australian readers in the Borders.AU store.

Book Description
Rosette is a child of two worlds: Gaela, steeped in magic, and an Earth choked with failing technology. The key to their survival is literally in her blood, a spell passed down through her family line to preserve the one they're sworn to protect. Unaware of her lineage, Rosette runs scared when her family is murdered. She takes refuge with Nell, a shape-shifting high priestess of the ancient blood, who teaches her the arts of witchcraft, stars and sword. Shadowed by the fabled Kreshkali, queen of the underworld and mistress of the wolf-like Lupins, Rosette and the temple cat, Drayco, find themselves little more than a step ahead of those who will do anything to control the portal that links the many-worlds. -At last -- a writer who is right up my alley. This debut novel from Kim Falconer is a magnum opus of originality and insight into Earth's technological future and occult past.

Home, by Shayna Krishnasamy, is $4.99 at Kobo.

Book Description
Abandoned by her father and ostracized by her fellow villagers, Shallah never imagined she would lead anything but a small, solitary life. But when a mute boy is found on the green and the village council seems poised to cast him out, she elects to accompany him home, though she's no idea where it might be. Crippled by her own insecurities and the taunts of the village naysayers, Shallah struggles to protect her remarkable young charge from larger-than-life enemies and an unavoidable fate too terrible to contemplate.

The Devil's Closet ($5.59), by Stacy Dittrich, the first in the CeeCee Gallagher series, is $2.99 at Barnes and Noble.

Book Description
Multiple Amber Alerts for missing girls bring Detective CeeCee Gallagher onto the case of a serial child abducter and murderer. Time is running out as Gallagher and her partner race to save the girls- lives and apprehend the killer before he can strike again.

For Now and Always, by Jessica Coulter Smith, is free at Books on Board, in several DRM-free formats (can be converted for the Kindle).

Book Description
Jenny may not lead a glamorous life, but she's happy. She has a great boyfriend she's been seeing for several months. The only downside is that Seth is very wealthy. His large home, flashy cars, and seemingly large cash flow tend to intimidate Jenny, who owns a tiny apartment in Anaheim Hills. Can she get over it and accept Seth as he is, Malibu mansion and all? To make matters worse, her best friend, Alex has secretly loved her since the day they met. Worried he would ruin the friendship, Alex keeps his feelings to himself.

What will happen when Seth realizes that Jenny's best friend is a guy? Will jealousy rear it's ugly head? Or will he be able to take things in stride?

I Thought It Was You, by Shiloh Walker, is also free at Books on Board and also DRM-free (and still free in the Kindle store).

Book Description
The events of this free short story take place between the events of No Prince Charming and Ren's story, Crazed Hearts. It turns out both Ren and Elle had some loose ends they needed to tie up...and that's what this story is about. It's not Ren's happy ever after. That's in Crazed Hearts.

Warning: the following story contains some unfinished business, some unrequited love and a whole lot of action between 3 somewhat debauched guardian angels.

EXILE'S BANE, by Nicole Margot Spencer, is free at Books on Board

Book Description
It is 1644, Lancashire, England, in the midst of the English Civil War between King and Parliament.

Elena Roland, a resolute heiress who suffers precognitive visions, can handle a sword, rides as well as any man, and counts the tower ghost a friend, fights to defend her fortress from siege and to protect herself against her uncle's attempts to eliminate her right to the land. Terrified of change, she refutes the betrothal forced upon her.

A brilliant, ever-moving cavalier and an exiled Scot, Duncan Comrie is ordered to imprison Elena. An overwhelming, sensual need springs up between them. Will she overcome her fears, open her heart, and allow him to help her? For all too soon power-hungry Edward Gorgon arrives to collect his bride.

A unique first person perspective, depth of character, and realism drive this novel of corrupted power, loyalty, lust, ancient curses, love, deceit, war, and personal torment.

Winner Takes All, by Laura Baumbach, is free at Books on Board

Book Description
Two vampires face off in a deadly bet that has the winner claiming everything the loser owns--including the loser's innocent, unaware human offspring.

Now and Forever, a Love Story, by Jean C. Joachim, is free at Books on Board

Book Description
Passion
I've been itching to get at you all evening. Ever since you walked out looking like that, I wanted to jump your bones right here in the living room. Watching those letches drool over you all night didn't make it any easier. They can drool all they want, I'm the one who is going to make love to you tonight, he said taking her in his arms, while her dress slipped to the floor.

Meets peril
Callie put her hand in her pocket and turned to walk out of the diner.

Not so fast. Turn around!

Callie heard a click. She turned to see a rifle cocked and aimed at her chest.

The Spear of Redemption, by D. J. Marteeny and Richard S. Marteeny, is free at Books on Board

Book Description
The Avenger has captured and imprisoned the evil vampire Dragone. Mysterious and secretive, the Avenger has become the trusted ally of the vampire Julian Reynolds; together they must wage war against Dragone's evil hordes. Along with Adrianna Avani, the woman he loves, and a handful of others, Julian must find the one weapon that can destroy Dragone -- the spear of redemption.

Julian and his band of warriors must travel the world, from the ancient ruins and hidden treasures of Rome to the sacred sights of Jerusalem, to find the weapon before it falls into the wrong hands, risking both the safety of the world and Julian's one chance for redemption from the sins of a life that was forced upon him centuries ago.

But nightmarish creatures aren't the only demons Julian must battle as he fights to control his love -- or lust -- for Adrianna. Her blood carries the gene capable of making him human once again; but, in Julian's world, humanity means weakness, something he cannot afford in his fight against Dragone. Should he forfeit his vampiric powers and accept the gift he's waited for all of these centuries? Or does he give up his dream, resisting Adrianna long enough to destroy Dragone once and for all!

Bargain Book Roundup, Part III

Case Histories ($1.99), by Kate Atkinson

Book Description
Case one: A little girl goes missing in the night.

Case two: A beautiful young office worker falls victim to a maniac's apparently random attack.

Case three: A new mother finds herself trapped in a hell of her own making - with a very needy baby and a very demanding husband - until a fit of rage creates a grisly, bloody escape.

Thirty years after the first incident, as private investigator Jackson Brodie begins investigating all three cases, startling connections and discoveries emerge....

Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes ($1.24), by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Book Description
For herein Fortune shows herself to be more kind Than is her custom.

That's Shakespeare. In case you're wondering.

If you were Delilah "Baby" Sampson, you'd already know that. Delilah got hooked on the Bard back in college. Then she briefly got hooked on Singapore Sling cocktails. And then she got tossed out of school. Yes, when Delilah discovers something she likes, she really sticks with it.

These days, her addictions include sudoku, lime diet cola and now...Jimmy Choos. Oh, Baby's gotta have those shoes! But on her window-washer salary, $700 for one pair is a stretch. Which leads us to her latest obsession...gambling.

With an impromptu posse, including an elderly movie star, two Brazilian lesbians and Hillary Clinton (no, not that one!), Delilah hits the casinos and discovers that she's a natural-born high-roller. Every win puts her closer to those beloved Choos. And as the "21s" keep dropping, so do the men...right at her feet. But for a girl who never knows when to fold 'em, gambling and casino guys are not healthy habits. She could end up losing her shirt, her head...and a whole lot more.

Hometown Reunion ($1.29), by Pam Andrews

Book Description
Lori Raymond thought her old crush on Scott Mara was long gone. But then a job disaster brings her home to Apple Grove, Iowa...and back into Scott's life. Working together to renovate the town's café, Lori sees a side of Scott she never expected. The former bad boy is now a caring single father, taking his first steps toward a faith-filled life. A life he wants Lori to share. Now Lori must decide: will she follow her dreams back to the big city...or let her heart finally lead her home?

Capitol Reflections ($1.94), by Jonathan Javitt

Book Description
Capt. Gwen Maulder, a hardworking FDA medical officer is traumatically thrust onto the trail of a small, but mysterious epidemic of fatal seizures, all among young professionals. The culprit seemingly kills without a trace, no matter how deeply she probes. As Gwen attempts to probe the mystery, the opposition to her investigation rises, far out of proportion to its scope. At the heart of story is a chilling scheme to manipulate the lives of millions through genetic modification, conceived and executed by those in the highest possible positions of public trust. As Gwen and her allies attempt to overcome dangerous adversity the reader is left to wonder whether anything today can be truly safe to eat or drink or breathe. Gwen's story is as real as tomorrow's headlines.

The Sudoku Murder ($1.25), by Shelley Freydont, is the updated, mobi formatted edition and the same price as the older topaz version.

Book Description
Professor P.T. Avondale is found murdered at his desk at the Avondale Puzzle Museum. Katie McDonald, master puzzle-solver, has returned home to save her childhood mentor's museum from being auctioned off when she learns of the Professor's death. Now she finds herself curator of the museum and in charge of the Professor's newest mentee, a fourteen-year-old runaway. Katie is now faced with working to solve the puzzle of the Professor's murder before a ruthless killer applies his own deadly solution.

The Hunted ($1.33), by Rachel Lee

Book Description
Her story sets off a violent spark. His investigation puts them in the line of fire. Journalist Erin McKenna is not only investigating a major defense contractor suspected of complicity in the international sex-slave trade but testifying against them in court. Her world collapses when that same firm buys her newspaper and she's fired without explanation. Her home is ransacked, her computer stolen and she is attacked. FBI agent Jerod Westlake is haunted by the disappearance of his sister long ago, and has dedicated his life to ending the international sex-slave trade. When he discovers Erin wounded on the floor of her apartment, he swings into action to protect her as a witness--and as a woman.

Jerod needs to protect Erin's life and track down her source.

But once they start working as a team, the real danger begins....

The Secret Hangman ($1.24), by Peter Lovesey

Book Description
Widowed Inspector Peter Diamond is being pursued by a secret admirer as he pursues a serial killer. Delia Williamson, a mother of two young girls who works as a waitress, is first reported missing by her own mother. She is found in a public park, hanged from the crossbar of a children’s swing set. There seems to be no reason for her to have committed suicide, and the postmortem reveals that she was murdered. Her present partner, her ex-husband, and a traveling salesman who dined at her table in the restaurant where she worked, are all suspects. Then her former husband is found in a cave, also hanged. A remorse suicide? Diamond doesn’t think so. When a well-to-do couple is found dead, both hanged, a suicide pact is suggested. Diamond is dubious; too many couples are dying by the same method. Before he can figure out what is going on, one more person will die.

Montana, Mistletoe, Marriage ($1.26), by Patricia Thayer

Book Description
Snowbound Cowboy by Patricia Thayer

Lone wolf Boone Gifford has spent years standing on the outside. Now he's looking at Christmas--through the window of beautiful Amelia's home. The snow falls hard--the stranded family needs help. It's time for the cowboy to step inside.

A Bride for Rocking H Ranch by Donna Alward

Kelley is rancher, housekeeper, doting sister to Amelia, granddaughter and aunt--and the stress of preparing the perfect Christmas at Rocking H ranch is getting to her. But distraction soon arrives in the form of delectable chef Mack Dennison....

Quarter Share ($3.89), by Nathan Lowell

Book Description
The Golden Age of Sail has Returned -- in the Year 2352
When his mother dies in a flitter crash, eighteen-year-old Ishmael Horatio Wang must find a job with the planet company or leave the system--and NerisCo isn't hiring. With credits running low, and prospects limited, he has just one hope...to enlist for two years with a deep space commercial freighter. Ishmael, who only rarely visited the Neris Orbital, and has never been off-planet alone before, finds himself part of an eclectic crew sailing a deep space leviathan between the stars.

Join the crew of the SC Lois McKendrick, a Manchester built clipper as she sets solar sails in search of profit for her company and a crew each entitled to a share equal to their rating.

Maynard and Jennica ($1.24), by Rudolph Delson

Book Description
A wildly original debut,Maynard and Jennica is both a hilarious urban comedy and a captivating love story. In the summer of 2000, while riding the uptown number 6 train, the musician/filmmaker Maynard Gogarty first encounters the beautiful Jennica Green.Though their initial meeting is brief, when fate next brings them together a romance ensues, and as with most things in life, everyone has an opinion.

Delson tells the story of this improbable love affair through the voices of Maynard and Jennica, along with their family, friends, and assorted characters (among them two attorneys, three journalists, and a rap star) pulled into their dizzying orbit.He brings to life a pair of lovers who are flawed, complex, at once eccentric and deeply familiar—and in whose story we continue to feel invested long after we’ve turned the last page.

In the words of Mohsin Hamid, author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist, “this book is the reason we should all read first novels.”

Everyone Gets Free Prime Shipping with Amazon Mom

Amazon's 30% off diaper promotion was apparently so popular, they have brought it back on a permanent basis as part of a special program that includes free Prime shipping on all of your orders Amazon Mom! Not only do you get three months free right off the bat, but with each $25 order made in the Baby store, you get another month free, up to a full year.

Don't have kids or don't need diapers? Don't stop reading, because, despite the name, the program isn't limited to Mom's (although they may see the greatest benefit).

Amazon Mom is a free membership program aimed at helping parents and caregivers, from the prenatal days through the toddler years, use Amazon to find all the products their family needs. To join, simply sign into your Amazon account and tell us whether you are a Mom, Dad, or other caregiver of a child.

In fact, the program isn't even limited to those with toddlers (technically, the FAQ page says "Amazon Mom is open to anyone", so it looks like everyone can sign up and at least get the 3 free months of prime shipping and all the special offers; if you already have prime, you can cancel during signup and get a prorated refund). If you make purchases in the Baby Store (which could be gifts) that qualify, you'll earn free months of Prime membership; otherwise, you can renew or cancel the Prime membership at any time.

With Amazon Mom, members get:

• Three months of unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of eligible items.
• Upgrades to One-Day (overnight) Shipping for just $3.99 per item.
• The ability to earn an additional month (up to one year) of Amazon Prime shipping benefits for each $25 spent on products in the Baby Store in a single order.
• An additional 15 percent discount on top of the standard 15 percent off discount when using Subscribe & Save delivery on select diapers and wipes (30% total).
•  Many more exclusive discounts and offers, tailored to a family’s interests, delivered right to their inbox.

Some of the exclusive offers include 10% off The Cuisinart SS-700 Single-Serve Brewing System, 10% off select Ju Ju Be diaper bags, an additional 10% to 15% off select baby activity gear from Bright Starts and Baby Einstein, 10% off select board books for baby’s first library, and many more.

To join Amazon Mom, click HERE for more information.  It only takes a few minutes to sign up and activate the membership.

Free Audiobook - Yes Man

Yes Man ($11.99 Kindle), by Danny Wallace , is today's free audiobook from The Guardian and Audible UK.

Book Description
The book that inspired the movie starring Jim Carrey, Danny Wallace chronicles the year he said yes—to everything....

Recently single, Danny Wallace was falling into loneliness and isolation. When a stranger on a bus advises, "Say yes more," Wallace vows to say yes to every offer, invitation, challenge, and chance.

In Yes Man, Wallace recounts his months-long commitment to complete openness with profound insight and humbling honesty. Saying yes takes Wallace into a new plane of existence: a place where money comes as easily as it goes, nodding a lot can lead to a long weekend overseas with new friends, and romance isn't as complicated as it seems. Yes eventually leads to the biggest question of all: "Do you, Danny Wallace, take this woman . . ."

Yes Man is inspiring proof that a little willingness can take anyone to the most wonderful of places.

To sign up for the free audiobook, click HERE. For more detailed instructions, be sure to see this previous post.

Bargain Book Roundup, Part II

The Night Watchman ($0.89), by Mark Mynheir

Book Description
Eleven months ago, Ray Quinn was a tough, quick-witted Orlando homicide detective at the top of his game–until a barrage of bullets ended his career…and his partner’s life.

Now medically retired with a painful handicap, Ray battles the haunting guilt for his partner’s death. Numbing the pain with alcohol and attitude, Ray takes a job as a night watchman at a swanky Orlando condo.

But when a pastor and an exotic dancer are found dead in one of the condos in an apparent murder-suicide, Ray can no longer linger in the shadows. The pastor’s sister is convinced her brother was framed and begs Ray to take on an impossible case–to challenge the evidence and clear her brother’s name.

Ray reluctantly pulls the threads of this supposedly dead-end case only to unravel a murder investigation so deep that it threatens to turn the Orlando political landscape upside down and transform old friends into new enemies. As Ray chases down leads and interrogates suspects, someone is watching his every move, someone determined to keep him from ever finding out the truth–at any cost.

Deadline ($0.89), by Randy Alcorn

Book Description
Involved in a tragic accident under suspicious circumstances, award-winning journalist Jake Woods must draw upon all his resources in order to uncover the truth in this rerelease of the Randy Alcorn bestseller. Jake soon finds himself swept up in a murder investigation that is both complex and dangerous. Unaware of the threat to his own life, he struggles for answers to the mystery at hand and in doing so is plunged into a deeper search for the meaning to his own existence.

Broken Angel ($0.89), by Sigmund Brouwer

Book Description
Her birth was shrouded in mystery and tragedy.
Her destiny is beyond comprehension.
Her pursuers long to see her broken.
She fights to soar.

In the rough, shadowy hills of Appalachia, a nation carved from the United States following years of government infighting, Caitlyn and her companions are the prey in a terrifying hunt. They must outwit the relentless bounty hunters, skirt an oppressive, ever-watchful society, and find passage over the walls of Appalachia to reveal the dark secrets behind Caitlyn’s existence–and understand her father’s betrayal.

In this engrossing, lightning-paced story with a post-apocalyptic edge, best-selling author Sigmund Brouwer weaves a heroic, harrowing journey through the path of a treacherous culture only one or two steps removed from our own.

Holy Yoga: Exercise. For The Christian Body And Soul ($1.99), by Brooke Boon

Book Description
People often equate yoga with Eastern religion, but Brooke Boon sees it as an exercise style that Christians can use to generate patience, strength, and deeper worship. Author and yoga instructor Brooke Boon combines her passion for Christianity with her commitment to health to introduce yoga as a physical and spiritual discipline that strengthens the body and the soul. Clear explanations and photographs make yoga accessible for any reader, and Brooke offers customized routines for readers struggling with specific issues, such as weight loss and anxiety. Through it all Brooke uses scriptural references to help reinforce the idea that by taking care of our bodies we can also take care of our faith.

Amazing Women: Inspirational Stories ($2.99), by Charles Margerison

Book Description
Who was the first woman to qualify as a doctor? Who is the only woman to have won two Nobel Prizes? Explore these and other amazing stories in Amazing Women. In this unique story collection from The Amazing People Club, the real lives of iconic women including Coco Chanel, Sojourner Truth, Maria Montessori, Eva Peron and Helen Keller come to life. Understand their real lives and challenges and be inspired by what they did and how they achieved it. This is a must-read for every woman seeking inspiration. Meetsome of the world's most amazing women through BioViews.

A BioView is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world and can help you achieve your ambitions in your journey through life.

Your Newborn: Head To Toe - Everything You Want To Know About Your Baby's Health Through The First Year ($2.99), by Cara Familian Natterson

Book Description
An authoritative resource that parents can refer to about their baby's health, from newborn through the first year, this book features scores of references to reliable Web sites and other sources of the most up-to-date pediatric information for parents.

Your Toddler: Head to Toe ($2.99), by Cara Familian Natterson

Book Description
This user's manual to toddlers contains all the health information that parents tend not to get from their child's doctor. Illustrated.

The College Hook: Packaging Yourself to Win the College Admissions Game ($1.99), by Pam Proctor

Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the powerful packaging tool called the "Hook"--a special talent or achievement that leaps off the page of a college application and catches the eye of admissions officers. Competition for entry to the nation's top colleges is at an all-time high--and intensifying every year. Now nationally recognized college consultant and writer Pam Proctor reveals the "packaging" secrets that can help any student maximize the odds of admission to the college of his or her choice. Using real life anecdotes and examples from winning applications, Proctor provides students with a step-by-step program that will enable them to determine and develop their unique "Hook," and then package and market themselves at every stage of the admissions process.

The Clique #5: The Pretty Committee Strikes Back ($1.99), by Lisi Harrison

Book Description
A tragic haircut leaves Kristen looking manlier than a New York Jets linebacker. Will she be condemned to a season of trying to find cute hats when, as everyone knows, hats are so over? Meanwhile, Claire got everything she wants -- new camo Converse high-tops, bag and bags of gummies, and best of all, her first ever cell phone, from Massie. Although Claire's now an official member of the Clique, presents don't matter to her -- all she really wants is her first kiss from Cam, of course!

The Clique #6: Dial L For Loser ($1.99), by Lisi Harrison

Book Description
THE CLIQUE is back... Massie Block: With her glossy brunette bob and Whitestrip smile, Massie is the uncontested ruler of The Clique and the rest of the social scene at Octavian Country Day, an exclusive private school in Westchester County, New York. Claire Lyons: Has finally arrived! But will she be able to stay in Massie's inner circle? Alicia Rivera: Would love to take Massie's throne one day. Just might do it. Dylan Marvil: Massie's second in command, who divides her time between sucking up to Massie and sucking down Atkin's shakes. Kristen Gregory: Will insult you to tears faster than you can say "scholarship kid." THE CLIQUE...The only thing harder than getting in is staying in.

The Magic Scales ($0.99), by Sam Wilding, is the first in the Denthan series.

Book Description
James's father is missing. With no clue why his dad would run out on him and his mum, he hides out by an ancient stone circle to think. There, James discovers a dead stoat, crushed in an impossibly huge footprint. The mystery of what smashed the little animal leads James into finding Mendel, a wizard from another world called Denthan. Mendel has his own problems though. He's trapped in the body of a goldfish and Denthan's sun is about to die and destroy the planet. James is soon drawn into Mendel's plight and hopes against hope that the goldfish can somehow help him find his dad. Will Denthan be saved? Can Mendel regain his true form? But more importantly, will James ever find his father?