Three Books from Steeple Hill for $4

You can pick up all three of these books from Steeple Hill Books for less than four bucks. The publisher has several others at bargain prices (including some of the freebies reported earlier), in case you want more when you finish these, and (like these), most appear to be listed as Christian Romance or Christian Mystery/Romance.

Less Than Frank ($0.98), by Lynn Bulock

Book Description
My new job: Gracie Lee Harris, dead body finder. First, my con-man husband. Now, Frank, the no-good contractor renovating my apartment. Frank was less than, well, frank, with people; now someone has made sure he's less than alive. And I think Ray--uh, Detective Fernandez--is starting to wonder about me, since I'm always sticking my nose into his homicide investigations. That could be the reason he keeps coming to question me.... They say God doesn't give us more than we can handle, but I wish He didn't think I could handle so much!

Broken Lullaby ($1.22), by Pamela Tracy

Book Description
Growing up in a mob family had scarred Mary Graham. She'd thought running away would ensure her son didn't face the same horrors. But after three years on the lam, the single mom couldn't live that way anymore. So she'd come back home to Broken Bones, Arizona--and found herself at the center of a baby brokering scandal. To prove her innocence and help a grieving mother, Mary had to turn to her family's nemesis--a cop. And not just any cop...a cop named Mitch Williams. He'd been after her family for years, so could she trust him to have her best interests at heart?

Homecoming at Hickory Ridge ($1.39), by Dana Corbit

Book Description
All eyes are on Kyle Lancaster. Recently released from prison, he is greeted in town with unease. But not by everyone. Julia Sims is focused on his good heart, his hard work at the Hickory Ridge Community Church and their unexpected attraction. At first, Kyle thinks he's her new pet project: reform the bad boy. Yet he soon discovers how much firsthand knowledge Julia has of family problems, forgiveness and second chances. Maybe he'll get his own second chance in Hickory Ridge...and find a place to call home.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to All!

I've got several bargains and freebies lined up for later today, so stay tuned.

And, if you know someone who just received their new Kindle (or any other ereader) for Christmas this year, be sure to send them a link to this blog. It's the Christmas gift that keeps on giving!

12 Days of Free Romance - Day 12

It's the twelfth day of All Romance's 12 Days of Christmas giveaways:

Home for the Holidays, by Sarah Mayberry. Available as many formats: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Reader, Mobipocket, Epub; you can purchase more than one and get the discount each time.

This one has no "heat index" and the genre is contemporary drama.

Book Description
Joe Lawson has a thing for his new neighbor Hannah Napier. As a single dad, he shouldn't be thinking what he is about her. Still, that doesn't stop them from getting close. And the way she connects with his kids, it's as if they're a family.

Turns out it's too good to be true. Seems Hannah has plans that don't include staying in Melbourne. Joe won't stand between her and her dreams, even though letting her go is nearly impossible. The holidays are looking grim, with him and his kids missing Hannah like crazy. But it is the season of surprises, and Hannah may have one for them!

Have a Highlander Christmas

Amazon has the first six seasons of Highlander available in their Video on Demand store. As a promotion, they are giving away the first episode of each season:

1. The Gathering
2. The Watchers
3. The Samurai
4. Homeland
5. Prophecy
6. Avatar

Free Movie Rental(s) at Amazon

Amazon is giving everyone a four dollar credit towards renting (or buying) anything in their Video on Demand Store. The promotional offer is valid from December 22, 2009 12:00 AM PST through January 3, 2010 11:59 PM PST. You must redeem the code by January 3, 2010 11:59 PM PST.

Click HERE and follow the instructions to register your promo code (AVODGIFT), then you can shop in the store. Once you click on Buy, the credit will automatically be applied to your purchase. The fine print says that the credit will apply to "future purchases", so it looks like you could rent four 99 cent shows or a singler higher price movie (generally $2.99 or $3.99) or take $4.00 off the purchase of any movie or TV show.

Here are a few Christmas rentals you might want to check out:
Four Christmases ($3.99)
A Christmas Story ($2.99)
Polar Express ($2.99)
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas ($0.99)

And some free 7-day rentals (for a limited time):
Scrooge
March Of The Wooden Soldiers
Plan 9 From Outer Space

as well as this free music video:
Christmas Music Video

You'll find more to choose from at Amazons' Holiday Central.

Stephen King 50% Off at Kobo

Today's Deal of the Day at Kobo Books is 50% off of one Stephen King "classic" (I didn't try it,but I'll assume that means that Under the Dome isn't included). Click HERE to see which Stephen King titles they have (the link they show on their Deals Page gets you over 500 books, but few of them are by Stephen King. Then use the coupon code King50 during checkout.

If you do want Under the Dome in an EPUB edition (for your Sony or Nook), they do have it for $9.99. Assuming the above coupon code doesn't work on it, you can still use any of the coupons below and get it for $7.50 or $8.00, nearly as good a deal as we got in the Kindle store (and much better than the $24.99 it costs in the Sony store).

Discount Codes (one book each, from what I can tell):
Save25 | 25% | Offer expires: Dec 24th, 2009
promo20 | 20% | Offer expires: Dec 31st, 2009
new20 | 25% | Offer expires: Dec 31st, 2009

Game Downloads

When I first visited the Game Downloads at Amazon, almost all the games were $4.99 or $6.99 when not on sale. In those early days, they also had a lot of free and under $1 games. Now, they are adding some more expensive titles, for more complex games. Four of them are currently on sale for $4.99, marked down from $19.99, while another is marked at $3.49, down from $9.99.

Jack Keane ($4.99)

Game Description

• 15 Different Locations And Lots Of Sub-Locations.
• More Than 250 Different Objects To Use.
• Dozens Of Zany Characters.
• Cinematic Story Telling And Tons Of Humor.

The British Empire is bogged down in difficulties. Trouble is brewing in the Indian colonies. Tooth Island, an island cloaked in mystery, is ruled by the strange Doctor T., a tea-grower and trader obsessed by a sinister cat-and-mouse game with England. He has been accused of using self-bred plant pests to ruin the tea harvests all over India. Yet the truth is: Could there be a lot more at stake? And what can be done against his plans? Queen Victoria decides to send off one of her best men to find out.

Space Empires 5 ($4.99)

Game Description

• 100 Solar Systems With 15 Planets Each.
• 14 Unique Races To Play, Or Create Your Own.
• Complete Game Customization Allowed By Players
• Huge Technology Tree.

Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. New features abound with political alliances between multiple empires, a top-down ship design system, a hexagonal movement grid, and many more. Due to player demand, the game is completely "moddable" and even adds a scriptable AI system to the mix.

Dangerous Waters ($4.99)

Game Description

• Multi-Station Mode.
• "Real World" Naval Units.
• Cutting-Edge Sensor Modeling And Physics.
• Scalable 3D Engine And Effects.

Cooperative and head-to-head multiplayer modes allow controllable submarine, surface, and air platforms to battle it out in the definitive naval combat experience. Detailed depictions of each controllable unit's crew-stations and their respective arsenals provide a realistic game play experience. Over 270 meticulously researched and modeled surface, submarine and air units!

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves ($4.99)

Game Description

• For The First Time Ever, Play as Elves.
• Over 20 New Elven Units.
• New And Improved Gameplay and Map Making System.
• New Boss Characters, New Artifacts,New Landmarks, and New Music.

For years the Elves lived in seclusion, away from the troubles of the world. That is until the Undead Hordes attacked their forests and forced them to join the fray. Rise of the Elves is a standalone expansion that includes the original Disciples II, giving fans a total of five races to play along with new missions, new spells, and over 20 new elven units to take into battle.

Sacred Gold ($3.49)

Game Description

• Hundreds Of Unique Weapons, Armors & Set Items.
• Free Multiplayer Modes. (Both Online And Lan)
• Choose From 8 Heroic Characters.
• Over 30 Main Quests And 200 Sub-Quests.

SACRED delivers a huge, elaborate world comprising 16 regions beset with heroic quests, battle-hardened warriors and horrific enemies. Ancaria consists of highly detailed landscapes, complete with villages and towns, and also features a day/night cycle with varying weather systems. Regions vary from forests and mountains to deserts, catacombs, and ice-covered landmasses.

Christmas Cheer on Kindle

A selection of Christmas themed books in the Kindle store at bargain prices, in no particular order.

Saint Nicholas, The Christmas Story ($0.99), by Matthew Eldridge

Book Description
From his early days as a monk working with orphans to his final days as Bishop, this historical fiction fantasy novel details the life of the true Saint Nicholas, as never told before.

In an effort to help the poor in Asia Minor, Nicholas makes a risky trip to Byzantium (soon to be Constantinople), but finds himself evading the evil Emperor, Diocletian, who tracks him down across the middle east.

Escaping to the mountains east of Byzantium and north of Myra, Nicholas finds a winter wonder-land where a community of dwarfs live to escape cruel treatment from Rome. The little people are gifted craftsmen and entrepreneurs. The Bishop also falls in love with a beautiful woman, challenged with the choice of leaving a life of celibacy for an intimacy of a more earthly kind.

The Bishop discovers his monastery burned by Roman soldiers upon his return, and is later turned in by the Cardinal himself.

Imprisoned and sentenced to death, his only hope is the successor to Diocletian, the Warrior Constantine.

More than just an adventurous love story, SAINT NICHOLAS, THE CHRISTMAS STORY comes alive with the spirit of Christmas as we follow the world's greatest gift-giver, reminding us what giving is really about.

Cowboy Christmas ($4.32) is a Christmas anthology

Book Description
Twelve days of Christmas--three heartwarming romances!

A Husband for Christmas by Carol Finch
To reassure her overprotective parents, Victoria Thurston must convince the town marshal to be her "holiday husband." But the magical, festive air--and Tori's luminous green eyes--make it very difficult for Logan Daniels to keep to their marriage in name only!

The Homecoming by Elizabeth Lane
Brooding rancher Clay McAllister paid his reckless brother's dues in a tough Kansas jail. Now Clay must win back his beautiful wife, Elise. And, after three years apart, some yuletide passion is just what Clay and Elise need to reignite the fire that still smolders between them....

The Cattleman's Christmas Bride by Pam Crooks
With her reputation cruelly slandered, Allethaire Gibson is forced to flee to the snowy Montana mountains. There the dazzling socialite unexpectedly finds a Christmas romance with a man who has fought for respect just as she has--rugged cattleman Mikolas Vasco!

Together by Christmas ($4.32) is a holiday anthology

Book Description
THE UNMASKING OF LADY LOVELESS by Nicola Cornick
Lord Alexander Beaumont is on a mission of seduction and revenge, and the target is his estranged wife, Melicent. Once Alex learns his supposedly inexperienced wife is "Lady Loveless"-- writer of erotic literature--he's determined to unmask her as a wanton. But when his nights with Melicent take an unexpected turn, Alex's heart is in danger!

CHRISTMAS REUNION by Catherine George
Felicia Maynard hasn't seen her first love, Gideon Ford, for years, but here he is, insisting they spend Christmas together. As Christmas casts its spell, will Gideon claim Felicia as his bride?

A MISTLETOE MASQUERADE by Louise Allen
Lady Rowan Chilcourt agrees to masquerade as a lady's maid to help her friend avert an undesirable marriage. But while among the servants she meets handsome Lucas Dacre. As Christmas approaches, Rowan begins to fall for Lucas, until she learns she isn't the only one masquerading under the mistletoe...

A Cowboy Christmas ($3.83), by Janette Kenny

Book Description
One Starry Night

Reid Barclay doesn't have time for Christmas, not with trouble brewing at the Crown Seven Ranch. He's got prize thoroughbreds to protect and a long-ago wrong that he wants to make right. But the beautiful cook who's taken over the ranch kitchen is a welcome distraction, even if Ellie Jo Cade burns everything from gingerbread to roast beef. Her sweet face and womanly figure are pure temptation...

Cornhusk angels...bright berry garlands...spun-sugar snow--everything about Christmas holds fond memories for Ellie Jo. She's doing her best to make peace with an ornery wood-burning stove and make the old ranch house truly festive. All she wants is to believe in Reid...and the only-at-Christmas magic that makes hearts glow...

A Christmas Scandal ($4.47), by Jane Goodger

Book Description
In her latest romance, Jane Goodger weaves an unforgettable tale of a woman who thinks she's lost everything--until a little Christmas magic reunites her with the one man she could never forget. . .

Dashing, debonair, and completely irresistible, Edward Hollings has all of Newport buzzing--and to Maggie Pierce's surprise, she alone has caught his eye. But when the handsome earl returns to England without proposing, a devastated Maggie knows she must forget him. Life only gets worse for Maggie, as all her dreams of happiness and love come crashing down around her. When Maggie receives an invitation to go to England for the Christmas birth of her dear friend's baby, she accepts--vowing to keep her devastating lies and shameful secrets from the one man she has ever loved.

Edward vowed he'd never marry, but he came dangerously close with Maggie. She's beautiful, witty, indescribably desirable--and Edward can't forget her. When Maggie visits mutual friends for Christmas, Edward can't stay away. In fact, he finds himself more attracted to her than ever--a desire fueled even more by Maggie's repeated snubs. With the love he never thought he'd find slipping away, Edward is determined to make Maggie his own, no matter what the cost. . .

All I Want for Christmas... is you ($1.99), by Gayle Eden

Book Description
Lucas Bennington Earl of Moncrief approached the week of Christmas with dread. To the handsome and aloof Lucas, it was merely a prelude to another year tacked on his already advanced age. At thirty and six Lucas never really had his chance in the race for hands of ton beauties, he’d been too busy working, trying to save the family fortune. Now, when everything was secure, he certainly saw all that he had missed. And, as there were 10 young bucks to every beauty, he was feeling as if all his chances had passed him by.

But Lucas had a secret, a fantasy, and a fascination for one woman—though he considered that she’d find him too old, it did not stop his gaze from finding her at every ball, nor keep his mind from imagining she could be his. Would the man known for his cold demeanor and intimidating rep, dare to take this chance to sweep the woman of his dreams off her feet…

Verena (Rena) Shyer had been on the social scene since her debut at sixteen. She was twenty and five and unlike her aunt, the Duchess, who despaired and fretted that Rena was still unwed—Rena had long since noticed only one man, one aloof and intimidating earl whom it was rumored was a confirmed bachelor, not to mention a near icon amid the aristocracy. However at the Christmas Ball, Rena finally sees at once an opportunity to gain Moncrief’s notice….

In a season of miracles, can two uncertain hearts find the daring and confidence to meet across a crowded room and at last reveal the longing they’d held secret from each other for so many years…?

The Christmas Ball ($1.99), by Gayle Eden

Book Description
Shay O’ Sullivan never expected to go to London and have a Season, as most debs do, but she had been determined to have her fairy tale. Slipping uninvited to a Christmas Ball, she found more than she bargained for when she fell headlong into the arms of seductive rakehell, Lord Derrington and lost her virtue and her belief in dreams as the morning dawned. Now, five years later, she is unintentionally swept up in a crowd headed for another Christmas celebration and another night of magic and who should be sitting across from her in the coach, but the dangerous rogue himself!

Thrown together once more by Fate the two lovers have never forgotten the secret that they shared. Far from erasing those memories, time has only served to fan the flames of passion and desire even hotter than before. But this time the dawn hour will find their hearts ensnared with a greater enchantment and a restored belief in the happy ever after magic of a Christmas Ball.

The three stories in the Coming Home anthology, The Millionaire's Christmas Wish, by Lucy Gordon, A Christmas Marriage Ultimatum , by Helen Bianchin, and A Prince for Christmas, by Rebecca Winters, are $1.19 each.

Book Description
When Cupid borrows Santa's suit, just about anything can happen. . .

This Christmas grab a steamy mug of hot chocolate, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket and join some of Harlequin's bestselling authors in three delicious tales of home and holidays.

Curl up with Helen Bianchin's tale of a woman who returns home to find a most unusual proposal from the most unexpected man! Meanwhile, author Lucy Gordon shows how wearing a Santa suit can change one man's perspective--and his love life. And unwrap Rebecca Winters's story of a true Christmas fairy-tale romance. . .prince included!

Sometimes you'll find the most unexpected things under the mistletoe--and on your doorstep!

The two stories in the Christmas Party 2-in-1 book, Christmas Fantasy, by Janelle Denison, and Naughty or Nice?, by Stephanie Bond, are $1.19 each.

Book Description
Christmas Fantasy
Austin McBride's business was fulfilling women's fantasies, but he'd never indulged in one of his own. Then he met Teddy Spencer. She was smart, sexy...and terrified of commitment. But she also needed him--to play the role of her lover at the company Christmas party. Austin was willing to take the job...as long as he could convince her to make it a full-time position!

Naughty or Nice?
Corporate hatchet man Eric Quinn Stanton had never let pleasure interfere with business--until now. Arriving early and incognito at the Chandelier House, he planned to see firsthand what was working...and what wasn't. Unfortunately, he couldn't seem to see past general manager Cindy Warren's beautiful green eyes...or her other assets. But would Cindy still want him when she discovered he'd been more naughty than nice...?

Two of the three stories in the Christmas Secrets/span> anthology, Christmas Passions, by Catherine Spencer, and A Seasonal Secret, by Diana Hamilton, are $1.19 each.

Book Description
Something Naughty Christmas Passions
Ava Sorensen's long-awaited visit home for the holidays is turned upside down when a snowstorm forces her to spend the night in a horse stable! Matters get complicated when Ava is accompanied by too-hot-to-handle Leo Ferrante and the chilly night sends sparks flying between the two. Now if only Leo weren't engaged to Ava's best friend. . .

And Something Nice A Seasonal Secret
Carl Forsythe's return home is bittersweet--newly divorced and without any family to call his own, there's not much to celebrate. When he suddenly finds himself at Beth Hayley's front door, Carl is stunned to discover that that passion they once shared four years ago is still very much alive. But Beth has a secret she's been hiding from Carl. And she intends to keep it that way.

Christmas Train ($3.99), by David Baldacci

Book Description
Tom Langdon, a weary and cash-strapped journalist, was banned from flying in the U.S. when an overly probing search wand caused him to blow his top at LaGuardia Airport. Now, the train is his only option to get to Los Angeles for Christmas to be with his girlfriend. To finance the trip, he pitches a story about a train ride taken during Christmas season to his ex-flame editor, Eleanor. Thereupon begins one of the most hilarious-and heartwarming-train rides ever. Along the way Tom encounters mechanical failures, derailments, and eccentric characters like Agnes Joe, who rides trains all the time, though no one knows why. There's also a mysterious passenger whom Tom suspects may be a fugitive, an avalanche that changes everyone's Christmas plans, unexpected romance, and a rekindling of holiday spirits. As the mighty Southwest Chief chugs along, Tom Langdon and his wonderful train adventure will have you laughing as you turn the pages. It will also reacquaint you with what makes Christmas truly special.

The Santa Mysteries ($1.97), by S. William Shaw

Book Description
Bennett Short has a dream and a plan. He is going to stow away aboard Santa's sleigh and explore the mysteries of the North Pole. Young Bennett dreams of writing a tell all book about Santa and making a gazillion dollars. But Bennett's plan is taken on a detour when his curiosity results in Santa being abducted by aliens. Along with his friends Darcy and Pickle, and a robot named Algore, Bennett travels across the stars to the icy planet of Tundra 57. If he fails to overcome the penguin fruit aliens and the football-headed tripods, Christmas will never be the same.

So This Is Christmas ($4.68) is an anthology.

Book Description
Sherryl Woods "The Perfect Holiday"
What was a holiday without a handsome husband? To Aunt Mae, it wasn't very festive at all! So she sent the perfect man to her single niece, Savannah Holiday. But would wealthy bachelor Trace Franklin become a groom-to-be by Christmastime?

Beverly Barton "Faith, Hope and Love"
After one passionate night, Faith Sheridan found herself pregnant with her sexy bodyguard's child. Now she hoped the news of their secret child would be a welcome gift to Worth Cordell this holiday--and the beginning of a lifetime of love....

Leanne Banks "A Rancher in Her Stocking"
This Christmas, spirited schoolteacher Amy Winslow was sharing a home with a ruggedly handsome rancher! Now if only she could teach tight-lipped Lucas Bennett that the holidays were meant to be merry. And that he was made for love!

Santa's Super Rescue: How Beezle T. Claus Tried to Steal Christmas ($1.99), by Bruce Thomason, is a children's book.

Book Description
While Santa Claus is making his rounds on Christmas Eve, his evil second cousin, Beezle T. Claus, and three giant elves, Spike, Tiny, and Gumball Goober, kidnap him and steal all the toys. Just when it appears Christmas will be ruined forever, three children with unique super powers come to the rescue and save Christmas.

An Interview with Santa and Other Christmas Treats ($1.99), by Gregory Bernard Banks, is a collection of short stories and poetry.

Book Description
Enjoy these magical, moving, and inspirational Christmas treats, comprised of short stories and poetry about this beloved holiday season. Not only contains the highly acclaimed tale, "Living with Mrs. Klase" but also "Shadows from a Christmas Past," a never before published tale from Gregory Bernard Banks.

A Death at the North Pole ($0.99), by Joel M. Andre

Book Description
Detective Lauren Bruni has dealt with death for her entire life. She has watched it ruin lives, and brought people closer together. Her job taught her to separate fact from fiction.

But on a cold December day, all Lauren had believed in would be shattered and tossed aside. Thrust in a world unlike any she has seen before, she investigates a prominent figure's grisly murder, and searches for answers along a strange new set of people.

With a killer watching her every move in the background ready to strike again at a moments notice.

What is the secret of the death at the North Pole, and what is the larger horror at hand? Life lessons are learned and a realization that sometimes the most real things in this world, are the ones we believe in the least.

**This title won a 2009 Editor's Choice Award.**

Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.) ($3.99) is another children's title, this one optimized for the Kindle DX.

Book Description
It’s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate.

Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is the worst part of all! When everyone picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets stuck with Tattletale you-know-who! It’s enough to fizzle your holiday spirit! Hmm . . . or is it? Maybe, just maybe, a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves.

Christmas Day of the Dead ($0.99), by Yolanda Sfetsos, is for those who day must include Zombies.

Book Description
Christmas in Australia just isn’t what it used to be. Ever since the Earth cracked open, spewing forth demons, it’s become the loneliest holiday. What do you give your zombie neighbors for a gift anyway? Certainly not your brains. Some of us have survived. Hey Santa. Can I have a new baseball bat this year? My old one is broken and bloody now. I’ve been good...at killing zombies.

Free Book - Rogue Hunter: Gaia: Into the Abyss

Rogue Hunter: Gaia: Into the Abyss ($0.99 Kindle), by Kevis Hendrickson & illustrated by Morgan Bishop, is currently free both at Smashwords (including a Kindle compatible format) and the Barnes & Noble store. This is a prequel to Rogue Hunter: Quest of the Hunter, which was 99 cents last summer, but is currently priced at $2.99.

Book Description
An original e-book short story, the first in a series that tell the adventures of intergalactic bounty hunter Zyra Zanr and her struggle to maintain order in an increasingly lawless galaxy. INTO THE ABYSS includes an excerpt from ROGUE HUNTER: QUEST OF THE HUNTER and offers a sneak peak into the events of Zyra's climactic battle against a powerful enemy who is determined to destroy mankind. THE HUNT BEGINS! Zyra Zanr pursues a dangerous fugitive in possession of a mysterious, but deadly weapon. Zyra must recapture this weapon before it is unleashed upon the unsuspecting people of the galaxy. Book 1 of 3.

Click HERE for Smashwords
Click HERE for Barnes & Noble (epub)
Click HERE for Mobipocket ($0.01)

12 Days of Free Romance - Day 11

It's the eleventh day of All Romance's 12 Days of Christmas giveaways:

Seducing Serena, by Bonnie Rose Leigh & Gabriella Bradley. The price shows as $4.99, but when you click on Buy Now, you should see the discount for the 12 Days of Christmas sale. Available as many formats: Adobe Acrobat, Palm DOC/iSolo, Microsoft Reader, Hiebook, HTML, Mobipocket, Rocket, Epub; you can purchase more than one and get the discount each time.

This one has a "heat index" of 4 and the genre is paranormal romance/erotica.

Book Description
Serena Patterson has been on the run for seven years. Now, broke, tired, feeling defeated, she feels drawn to the home she'd left so many years ago and the three brothers she loves so much.

Giving in to her instincts, Serena returns, but only for one last glimpse of the Turner boys, Brady, Asher and Damon. She knows that if she actually makes her presence known, she'll be putting their lives into as much danger as her own has been all those years. Serena makes a decision. She is the one they're after. With her out of the way, danger will be averted from her brothers.

The Turner men are overjoyed that Serena has finally returned home to them, only to watch in consternation as she drives away again. They will not let her get away from them this time, for she doesn't know her first transformation is about to happen, and it can only happen if she mates with them.

Free Overnight Shipping - Get a Kindle in Time for XMAS

In case it slipped your mind, Christmas is now only two days away. If you haven't yet done your Christmas shopping (or perhaps you ordered a nook and don't think the promise of a $100 gift card in the future will make up for no gift under the tree), the Kindle is a the perfect gift for the readers in your family. Today only, Amazon is giving you free overnight shipping (all the way up until MIDNIGHT Eastern Standard Time, according to the countdown clock the site showed me) on the Kindle (Global / International).

No doubt some critics will consider Amazon's failure to run out as an indication of a lack of demand (the last two years, they were criticized for running out), but Amazon has consistently reported that the Kindle has been not only the most wished for, but the most highly ordered item in their catalog this holiday season. They must have stockpiled hundreds of thousands of units to guarantee they'd keep up with demand.

Once ordered, don't forget to start grabbing up the free books, as they'll no doubt change again at the first of the year (we may even get a new one for Christmas day, although there is never an guarantee of when they'll show up in the Kindle store). If you are buying the Kindle as a gift, be sure to include a note inside so the recipient can find this blog. They and I will both appreciate it.

12 Days of Free Romance - Day 10

It's the tenth day of All Romance's 12 Days of Christmas giveaways:

Calling Dr. Love, by G.A. Hauser. The price shows as $6.99, but when you click on Buy Now, you should see the discount for the 12 Days of Christmas sale. Available as many formats: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Reader, HTML, Mobipocket, Epub; you can purchase more than one and get the discount each time.

This one has a "heat index" of 5 and the genre is gay (M/M) erotica.

Book Description

Pride and ego make a very unlikely combination for finding true love. Unless you discover another who is your mirror image.

Twenty-five year old Phil Andrews left his family in Eastern Washington to escape the small town attitudes of his siblings and the locals to be free to be himself in the liberal area of West Hollywood. But without an education or work experience to fall back on, Phil uses his good looks and physique to make ends meet, working as a go-go boy at night, and a gay porn star on the weekends.

Intelligent, out of the closet, Dr. Christopher Love was thirty-three years old and a success in everything but his relationships. He knew his life was lacking something, a partner to share it with. Trying to find the kind of man he found attractive sexually and one who was also was willing to bend to his demands was an impossible task. Until he met Phil Andrews.

Two men, two opposite worlds. One educated at the finest schools, an asset to the community, a philanthropist and a surgeon, the other, a high-school drop-out, former drug addict with a criminal record, meet during a stormy night while the lights are blacked out. The physical attraction bonds them instantly, but soon their differences bring to the surface that deadly pride.

The Conqueror

Georgette Heyer's The Conqueror, originally published in 1966, is currently marked down to ($3.18) in the Kindle store. Despite their age, the majority of her books are selling in the $9-$10 range (there are a couple at $5.99), other than one other novel, The Black Moth ($0.99), which I suspect is in the public domain due to both it's price and the presence of a second edition at $1.99.

Book Description
William the Bastard, base-born son of the Duke of Normandy, must fight the King of France to regain his Duchy. Spurned in love by the Princess Matilda, the fighting Duke dares to take a whip to her in her own father’s palace, before making her his bride. William the Conqueror sails to England to claim the Saxon King’s crown and sceptre for his own.

Sign up now for Kindle for Blackberry

Amazon has officially announced their Kindle for Blackberry reader application and you can now sign up to be notified when it is ready for download. The only restriction seems to be that (at least for now), the app is restricted to US customers.

Click HERE to sign-up to be notified.

12 Days of Free Romance - Day 9

It's the ninth day of All Romance's 12 Days of Christmas giveaways:

In The Arms of Danger, by Jaydyn Chelcee, is book one of her Montana Men series. The price shows as $5.95, but when you click on Buy Now, you should see the discount for the 12 Days of Christmas sale. This one is in PDF format only. UPDATE: This is now available in PDF and EPUB and the discount is still working.

This one has a "heat index" of 3 and is romantic suspense in genre.

Book Description
Every woman needs a little danger in her life, but what's perilous about a wildlife shoot in the beautiful Montana wilderness? Armed with only a camera, Lacey Weston treks through the rough terrain and captures more on film than she bargains for-the murder of another young woman.

Fearing for her life, Lacey flees the scene and stumbles straight into the path of a man who strongly resembles the murderer. Sheriff Danger Blackstone, with his piercing gray eyes and rugged physique, could be the man in her undeveloped pictures.

With nowhere else to run and hide, Lacey must decide if she dares to trust her life to the only person who can protect her, one whose apparent grudge against Anglo females makes him less than approachable-the very man she suspects of murder.

This suspenseful romance-packed with action, hard-bodied cowboys and long, hot nights-gives a whole new meaning to the Wild West.

A Creed Country Christmas

A Creed Country Christmas ($9.15 Kindle), by Linda Lael Miller, is available for half price at Kobo books, for today only; normally $9.99, so $5.00. However, the only formats I see are Web (read one chapter at a time in their flash viewer) and Mobile (if you have a compatible device; I've never tried this format, there). No EPUB for the Sony or nook and no Kindle compatible formats.

Book Description
Celebrate the holidays with the Creed forefathers--Montana men who built the family homestead and established a legacy of love... In the unforgiving Montana wilderness of 1910, widowed rancher Lincoln Creed is up against more than rustlers, wolves and the coming winter storms. His young daughter has needs beyond the beans and bacon he can barely cook. Lincoln must find little Gracie a governess, a lady who can teach and cook--yet won't set her sights on him. Disowned for her refusal to marry, twenty-five-year-old Juliana Mitchell shares the love in her heart with her young students at the underfunded Indian school. When she meets Lincoln and Gracie, her response to the handsome rancher makes her realize she's not against marriage after all. She longs to help, yet the two orphaned brothers in her care need her. But in the season for miracles, Providence just might find a way to bring Juliana, the boys and the Creed family together for Christmas Eve....

Order the book HERE and use coupon code Miller50 during checkout for the discount.

Going Rogue - ASIN Change Alert!

A reader commented that not only was the ASIN no longer valid for her order of Under the Dome, by Stephen King (December 24, 2009), but her order for Going Rogue: An American Life, by Sarah Palin (December 26, 2009), had an invalid ASIN as well. I had noted the problem with Going Rogue in this earlier post, but didn't stop to think that people who ordered this title might not read the post about Ed Kennedy's memoir.

So, if you pre-ordered this one, check your ASIN for it, as well. If you go the $7.20 price, you'll have to make a decision as to whether you want to re-order at the current $7.99 price, but I'd recommend that everyone else do so, if the ASIN is still valid. To do this, first click on the Manage My Kindle page, then locate your order, under the "Open Orders" banner. Click on the link that says "View details" and then on the link for the book itself. If it shows the book info page, you are all set. If not, then you can cancel the book from the "View details" page and then click on the link above to find the new listing and order it again. In fact, you can put the order in even before you cancel the old one (but do remember to cancel), since Amazon doesn't see these as being for the same book.

Circuit Rider for a Penny

I'll admit, I'm wasn't quite sure what this one was until I went to the author website. Circuit Rider August - September - October 2009 ($0.01), by The United Methodist Publishing House, is a quarterly magazine from the Methodist Church, produced for their clergy, put on Kindle by Abingdon Press. This particular issue is on Leadership Development.

Book Description
Welcome to CIRCUIT RIDER! This is a quarterly professional magazine for pastors. It is published by The United Methodist Publishing House for United Methodist clergy. Our mission is to address the spiritual, intellectual, and practical needs of pastors serving local churches. We are eager to know how CR can better serve you and support you in your ministries.

A more current issue (in PDF only) and other materials are on their website.

Wood-Carving Design and Workmanship

Wood-Carving Design and Workmanship ($0.80), by George Jack, is optimized for the DX screen. The listing says the print price is $17.99, but that must be the paperback - the hardcover is selling for nearly $40.00.

Book Description
This is a text book on wood-carving design and workmanship. It provides practical instructions on the design, the basic skills and the production process of the art of wood carving. The book teaches the use and maintenance of carving tools, the knowledge of carving materials; the skills in dealing with different types of woods; the methods of carving; and the pattern collection and design. The book also teaches the process of turning an idea into a finished carving project with the practice of sketching, layout and carving skills. The book contains more than 90 graphic illustrations.

Under the Dome -- ASIN Change -- Old Listing no Longer Valid

I was checking my pre-ordered books this evening and found that the listing for Under the Dome, by Stephen King (December 24, 2009), has been changed. The ASIN (the Amazon equivalent of a product number or digital ISBN) that I used earlier in the month is no longer valid. This is the second time the ASIN has changed for this title. I'd prefer to use the current ASIN, so that when I look at the book in the Kindle store, I can tell when (or if) I ordered it -- when the ASIN keeps changing, I can't do this (looking up the book from the Manage My Kindle page just gives you a "404 Document Not Found" message). I've had this happen on one or two books in the past (when the author pulled the book from the store completely; usually even books pulled by the publisher for reformatting retain the same ASIN), but I was also a bit worried that I would not get the book at all, since this one hasn't released yet and I don't know how an invalid ASIN would work - I might never get the book and the price is guaranteed to increase on the release date.

So, I canceled my pre-order (again) and re-ordered it today. The price is still $7.99, so there was no penalty for doing so. I don't know that this is necessary, but I do recommend that you check you order and see if the ASIN is still valid. To do this, first click on the Manage My Kindle page, then locate your order, under the "Open Orders" banner. Click on the link that says "View details" and then on the link for the book itself. If it shows the book info page, you are all set. If not, then you can cancel the book from the "View details" page and then click on the link above to find the new listing and order it again. In fact, you can put the order in even before you cancel the old one (but do remember to cancel), since Amazon doesn't see these as being for the same book.

Word Morph - Kindle "Game" for a Penny

Mobi Games has another of their interactive titles for the Kindle at a penny. This time, it's Word Morph Volume 1: transform the starting word one letter at a time until you spell the ending word , by Leonid Braginsky. Unlike the Sudoku game, this one doesn't appear to require the Kindle DX, so I'll be trying it on my original Kindle.

Book Description
How do you make a flip from a flop? Obviously, by changing the i to an o. This is how you play Word Morph. At each step, you can change one letter to form a new word. The task is to transform the starting word one letter at a time until you spell the ending word.

For example, here is a puzzle:

east
----
----
west

You can get from east to west like this:

east
past
pest
west

Often puzzles have more than one solution. In the east to west example, you could also do:

east
last
lest
west

or

east
vast
vest
west

Sometimes the sequences are quite long. For example, here is one way to get from teach to learn:

teach
peach
peace
place
plane
plans
plays
slays
stays
stars
sears
years
yearn
learn

Each puzzle comes with one to three solutions. For most solutions a hint is available.

The puzzles are divided into several difficulty levels, from Novice to Expert, based on the length of the solution.

Enjoy the game!

There are four more Word Morph books in the Kindle store, all of them at $0.99.

Guilty Pleasures

The first book in Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series, Guilty Pleasures is marked at a bargain price of $3.99). It's not quite as good as getting the first book free, but it's a good price on what is still one of the best books in the series. As you may know, later on the series gets quite explicit (and adds BDSM, somewhere around book ten, Narcissus in Chains), but the early books are all good reads. Several of them are also currently marked at $5.39, so it won't break the bank to pick up a few to read over the holiday, if you haven't do so already.

Book Description
Published almost ten years ago, Guilty Pleasures marked the debut of a writer who was destined to grow from cult favorite to a major bestselling author.-Readers will learn how Anita Blake started raising the dead--and killing the undead. And how she met Jean Claude, the master vampire destined to become not only her biggest nemesis, but her greatest lover.