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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Free Book (Kindle) - A Dixie Christmas

A Dixie Christmas, an anthology by Sandra Hill, is free in the Kindle store.
Book Description
Two magnolias-and-mistletoe-inspired holiday stories from the bestselling author of more than thirty romantic, humorous novels.

Laughter and love combine in Sandra Hill’s BLUE CHRISTMAS — with a touch of Elvis magic. Wealthy Wall Street businessman Clayton Jessup III has only one reason for arriving in Memphis a few days before Christmas — to sell off his inheritance, an embarrassingly kitschy hotel named The Blue Suede Suites. His feelings for the Land of Elvis are dark: his long-dead Memphis mother abandoned him and his dad when Clay was a baby, and now Clay wants nothing to do with a southern legacy that couldn’t be more different from his sophisticated big-city life.

But then he steps in trouble—literally—when he confronts the bizarre group of Elvis impersonators who’ve set up a living Nativity scene on his property. One slip of a wingtip in some sheep poop lands Clay in the care of gorgeous Annie Fallon, whose big-haired Elvis-girlfriend get-up can’t hide her wholesome, sexy appeal. Annie and her brothers have set up the Nativity scene to earn some badly needed money for their struggling dairy farm.

The last thing she needs is an angry Yankee with a concussion and a come-hither smile . . .

In JINX CHRISTMAS, sexy NASCAR star Lance Caslow makes a last-ditch effort to win back his ex-wife Brenda. Five years ago, his reckless pursuit of racetrack fame tore them apart and broke Brenda’s heart. Now Lance shows up in Louisiana determined to make things right this Christmas, not just for himself and Brenda, but for their young daughter, Patti.

He’s got his work cut out for him, and desperate measures are needed. Lance will do anything to prove he’s worthy of Brenda’s trust again — even join the Cajun Christmas show starring a raucous Cajun family whose menfolk dance for charity events in little more than a smile . . .

Free short Story (Kindle) - Tinseltown (UK)

Tinseltown (Main/UK), a short story by Victoria Fox, is free for UK customers in the Kindle store. I don't expect to see this one for US readers, as the publisher is UK only and I don't see a US edition at all for it.
Book Description
Fox is ‘giving Jackie Collins a run for her money’ – That’s Life ‘Victoria Fox…puts the bonk back into bonkbuster!’ – Lovereading “a heady mix of corruption, glamour, lust and power...get your scandal fix here!” – Closer on Hollywood Sinners Dom Judd is the hottest man in Hollywood. He'll do anything to get out of being a sexy Santa in Hollywood’s famous Tinseltown parade…but can he persuade his brother to take the reins? Waitress Clare has just been dumped. Playing Rudolph is hardly going to help her single status - until she sees how drop-dead gorgeous Father Christmas is! Laney Allen has shot to fame, but hates the limelight - and it seems only Santa can help her overcome her stage-fright... As the snow falls and sleigh bells ring, whose Tinseltown dreams will come true

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Kindle Kandle 75% Off Sale

ETA: 12/8/11 Just to clarify, you won't see the sale price until you go to the final checkout page. Put your choices into your cart, click on Proceed to Checkout and then look under "Promotion Applied" at the top right, in the summary box. That's the only place you will see the discount amount. I just double checked this morning by placing one of each in my cart and the sale is still on, as of 9 AM.

This isn't quite as good as the sale last year, but if you've been wanting a reading light for your Kindle or other ereader or a gift for a stocking stuffer for any reader on your list, you might want to check out the current sale on these two new models. Both ships with 2 CR2032 batteries installed (there is usually a plastic pull strip you remove, so the batteries are engaged), a bonus set of extra batteries, and a protective pouch included. Everything needed to use it and keep it in place when you aren't reading.

Just stick one or more in your cart and go thru the checkout process - the discount should show up automatically. You get 1/2 off the current 50% sale price, which is a 75% total discount. Note that the Kandle offer sold out quickly last year, so be sure to act quickly. Only these Kandles that are "Sold by Ozeri and Fulfilled by Amazon" qualify for the discount. Make sure that you still see this text under Special Offers and Product Promotions:
CHRISTMAS SUPER SALE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, Save 50% on each Kandle by Ozeri II in White and Kandle by Ozeri Flex in Black when you purchase 1 or more.
and verify the discount on the order page before clicking to finalize your order.

Kandle by Ozeri II LED Book Light in White ($49.99 $25 $12.50)
Book Description
Newly designed with 3 ultra bright x2 LED bulbs and a 3-way brightness selector, the Kandle by Ozeri II is latest generation LED book light designed for the 3rd generation Amazon Kindle. Also compatible with the 1st and 2nd generation Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader and other eReaders, the new Kandle by Ozeri II incorporates the original patent-pending WideLip? design attaches to your eBook Reader without blocking the screen. The reinforced double pivoting arms that allow for easy positioning, and together with the new brightness selector, the Kandle by Ozeri II perfectly adjusts to your ideal screen illumination. The new 2nd generation Kandle by Ozeri also features three x2 LED bulbs that are angled and sequentially spaced for even light distribution across the screen without creating glare or eyestrain. Improved, petite and light, the Kandle by Ozeri II boasts a retractable arm that folds into a closed position where the LEDs are fully protected from scratches or breakage.

Kandle by Ozeri Flex LED Book Light in Black ($49.99 $25 $12.50)
Book Description
For eBook readers who prefer the extra positioning range of a flex neck design, the Kandle by Ozeri Flex offers a fully adjustable neck that is infinitely customizable. Conceived, designed and prototyped in the USA, the newly engineered Kandle by Ozeri Flex boasts a slim form factor, and 3 ultra bright surface mounted LED bulbs. The Kandle by Ozeri Flex Edition's new surface mounted LED bulbs deliver exceptional brightness with low power consumption, and never need replacing. Designed for the 3rd generation Amazon Kindle, but also compatible with the 1st and 2nd generation Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader and other eReaders, the Kandle by Ozeri Flex features an adjustable brightness selector for the perfect screen or book page illumination. The Kandle by Ozer Flex incorporates the original patent-pending WideLipTM clip that attaches to your eBook Reader without blocking the screen. The Kandle by Ozeri Flex's ultra flexible gooseneck allows for easy positioning to distribute uniform light without creating screen glare or eyestrain. The lamp head also conveniently stores in the clip to protect the LED bulbs from scratches or breakage when traveling.

Free Short Story (Kindle/nook/EPUB) - Haunted Love

Update: 12/13/11 Now free (finally!) in the Kindle store and from Sony.

Haunted Love ($0.99 Kindle), by Cynthia Leitich Smith, is free from Barnes & Noble. This short story is a part of her Tantalize series.
Book Description
Spirit, Texas, is a town of secrets, and as the new owner of the local haunted movie theater, Cody Stryker is juggling more than his fair share. When a mysterious new girl comes to town and runs afoul of the ghost that lives in his theater, Cody’s caught in the middle and needs to figure out exactly who he can trust.
Get the free ebook from Barnes & Noble.
Get the free ebook from Sony.

Free Short Story (nook) - One Night in London

One Night in London ($0.99 Kindle), by Ian Whates, is free from Barnes & Noble. This short story was originally published in the collection The Gift of Joy.
Book Description
Set in an uneasy future where Britain cosies up ever closer to China. Kyle is ex Special Forces and now earns a living as a freelance courier for those who want to know their parcels are well protected. Picking up a delivery from a seedy man in one of London's seediest clubs may just be the biggest mistake of his life. Bio-enhanced thugs and a seductive femme-fatale are determined to ensure that the package never reaches its destination. Once Kyle learns what the package is said to contain he can understand why, but he's not about to let that stop him...

An explosive short story of the near future, featuring intrigue, sex and violence.
Get the free ebook from Barnes & Noble.