Two Buck Pre-Orders

Two pre-orders at under $2 today and both are re-issues of older books, with added materials (no doubt excerpts from upcoming releases). I'm including links to the older editions of each, so you can take a look at the samples before ordering (make sure you order the $2 edition using the links below and don't accidentally buy via the Kindle at full price).

Destined for an Early Grave with Bonus Material ($1.99; Original edition $6.99), by Jeaniene Frost, is the fourth book in her Night Huntress series. Works out great for me, as I have the first three and ordered this one immediately (don't know why I didn't have book four yet, as it's a great series, IMO). I've attached the correct cover here, as the order page at Amazon incorrectly shows the cover for the upcoming release, This Side of the Grave ($7.99, Feb 22).

Book Description
Her deadly dreams leave her in grave danger

Since half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her undead lover Bones met six years ago, they've fought against the rogue undead, battled a vengeful Master vampire, and pledged their devotion with a blood bond. Now it's time for a vacation. But their hopes for a perfect Paris holiday are dashed when Cat awakes one night in terror. She's having visions of a vampire named Gregor who's more powerful than Bones and has ties to her past that even Cat herself didn't know about.

Gregor believes Cat is his and he won't stop until he has her. As the battle begins between the vamp who haunts her nightmares and the one who holds her heart, only Cat can break Gregor's hold over her. She'll need all the power she can summon in order to bring down the baddest bloodsucker she's ever faced . . . even if getting that power will result in an early grave.

Gone Low Price with Bonus Material ($1.99; Original edition $7.99), by Michael Grant, is the first in a SciFi/apocalyptic series for teens/young adults. I haven't read this one, but I'll be trying out a sample. The upcoming release in this series is Plague ($9.99, April 5).

Book Description
In the blink of an eye. Everyone disappears. GONE.

Except for the young. Teens. Middle schoolers. Toddlers. But not one single adult. No teachers, no cops, no doctors, no parents. Just as suddenly, there are no phones, no internet, no television. No way to get help. And no way to figure out what's happened.

Hunger threatens. Bullies rule. A sinister creature lurks. Animals are mutating. And the teens themselves are changing, developing new talents—unimaginable, dangerous, deadly powers—that grow stronger by the day.

It's a terrifying new world. Sides are being chosen, a fight is shaping up. Townies against rich kids. Bullies against the weak. Powerful against powerless. And time is running out: On your birthday, you disappear just like everyone else...

Free Book - The Spurned Viscountess

Today only, you can download The Spurned Viscountess ($4.61 Kindle), by Shelley Munro, from Carina Press for free, using coupon code SPURNEDFREE. This book was previously published under the title Second Seduction, but has been revised in this edition.

Book Description
Cursed with the sight and rumors of witchcraft, Rosalind's only chance at an ordinary life is marriage to Lucien, Viscount Hastings. She doesn't expect love, only security and children of her own. Determined to go through with the wedding, she allows nothing she encounters at the gloomy Castle St. Clare to dissuade her.

Recently returned from the Continent, Lucien has no time for the English mouse his family has arranged for him to marry—not when he's plotting to avenge the murder of his beloved Francesca. He has no intention of bedding Rosalind, not even to sire an heir.

Though spurned by her bridegroom, Rosalind turns to him for protection when she is plagued by a series of mysterious accidents and haunted by terrifying visions. Forced to keep Rosalind close—and tempted into passionate kisses—Lucien soon finds himself in grave danger of falling in love with his own wife...

Click HERE to add the free book to your cart, then enter the coupon code on the Checkout page; double check your total for $0.00 before clicking on Place Your Order. The download is DRM-free, so get the EPUB format for easy conversion via Calibre or the PDF to have Amazon do the conversion. You'll generally get better results from the EPUB, but the PDF should convert OK.

Free Book Update (Kindle/nook) - Bond With Me

Bond With Me, by Anne Marsh, is now also free in the Kindle store, in addition to B&N.

Book Description
As fallen angels, Brends and his brethren can grant humans any fantasy they choose. But in exchange they demand a bond, and only a woman who dares all accepts the invitation, “Bond with me.”

Click HERE for the free download from B&N.

Wii Dance and Rhythm Game Sale

If you combine two different deals at Amazon, Buy One Ubisoft Wii Dance Title, Get a Wii Game 30% Off and Beat the Winter Blues--Warm Up with Hot Deals on Rhythm & Dance Games, you can get a great deal on two titles that will get you (and your kids) moving in front of the tv, rather than just sitting on the couch in front of it. The first sale requires you to buy one of the four following titles, which are currently marked $10 off list price due to the second sale (and there are more than just these four on that sale, as well, at $10 or more off):

• Just Dance 2 ($29.99)
• Just Dance Kids ($19.99)
• Michael Jackson The Experience ($39.99)
• Just Dance ($29.99)

Then, you can get 30% off on any of the other titles in the first sale (which has 267 titles included). If you want to take advantage of this sale more than once, be sure to start over with a new order, matching one of the four titles above with one of the titles from the Ubisoft list. Don't use one-click for this one, as you'll want to double check your total on the checkout page, to make sure it has been reduced by 30% of the price of the second title.

Free Book (nook) - The Impaler

The Impaler ($4.69 Kindle), by Gregory Funaro, was a briefly free pre-order on Kindle (a few hours) at the end of last month. Today is the release date and it's free at B&N. I couldn't hazard a guess as to whether it's a mistake there, as well or it might end up free on Kindle (as happened with Darkness Dawns, the other pre-order that was free only a few hours that same day).

Book Description
A Killer Without A Conscience
The crimes are barbaric. The victims are found in desolate rural areas, naked and impaled on long wooden stakes. There are no clues. No DNA evidence. Just a message, etched over and over again on one broken body: "I have returned."

Without Control
FBI Agent Sam Markham's last investigation ended with a serial killer's death and Sam's promotion. But back then, Sam had luck on his side. This time, the murderer's methods are evolving too fast, his bloodlust growing too swiftly. This time, no one is safe.

Without Limits
With each mutilated body, new depths to The Impaler's brutality are revealed. And as the clues finally slip into place, Sam will discover how easy it is to cross the line from hunter--to hunted. . .

Click HERE for the free download from B&N.