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Monday, November 1, 2021

Ereader book deals 11/1/2021


Christmas Bump
by Trisha Ridinger McKee
BARGAIN
Chick Lit
Rating: 4.3


Winona has been sheltered her entire life. Raised by a protective single father and overshadowed by her high-achieving, older half-sister, she is suddenly feeling the need to break free and pave her own way. When she discovers she is pregnant, she moves to a small town, the sort of place she has always dreamed of with quaint shops and neighbors that stop in for a cup of tea... and town festivals, including the ever-popular Christmas Festival.

The only snag in her dream move is the irritatingly handsome, independent Cooper, the same guy who owns the house she is renting. Struggling to overcome her spoiled ways and prepare for the upcoming baby, Winona knows she has to ignore the charm of this man or possibly risk falling into the same trap she worked so hard to escape.


Wanderer's Song
by P.E. Padilla
BARGAIN
Epic Fantasy
Rating: 4.3


The one to crush the darkness... Nearly three thousand years ago, the Prophet penned the Song of Prophecy, foretelling a time when darkness would engulf the world and threaten all life. The Malatirsay would come, the Chosen One to save the world of Dizhelim, wielding magic unseen in centuries. To prepare for this future time, the Hero Academy was built, its sole purpose to train the One. But it has lost its focus throughout the ages, not watching vigilantly for the signs of the end.

The time has arrived and the animaru have come, dark creatures of un-life, intent on snuffing out all living things and light itself. But where is the Malatirsay?


Evangelina
by Tammy Gross
BARGAIN
Coming-of-Age Thriller
Rating: 5.0


Based on the award-winning film script, which is inspired by a true story, EVANGELINA is optioned to become a Hollywood motion picture.

Just before Halloween, 13-year-old Autumn is sent to counseling after an assault. In her first session, a murder victim seems to be reaching out to her for help to find the victim's murderer, who may be closer than Autumn thinks.

But before she can solve the crime, Autumn must figure out if she's truly psychic or just psycho before a very real murderer catches up with her.


A Strongman for Christmas
by Marisa Masterson
BARGAIN
Christian Fiction
Rating: 4.5


Wynona Thorne lives a hard-scrabble existence with her father. At least their life was peaceful. That all changed when her father died. Her brother's behavior turns violent now that Wynona's father isn't there to stop him. Desperate, she takes her future into her own hands by answering an advertisement to be a mail-order bride.

Neither the groom or bride are completely transparent in their letters. He travels with a circus. She's, well, stout! When they meet, Cornelius Branard refuses to marry Wynona. Stranded at the circus, what will Wynona do? Can she trust the strong giant who is built so much like her terrible brother?


It's All About Him: Finding the Love of My Life
by Ellen Vaughn & Denise Jackson
BARGAIN
Inspirational
Rating: 4.6


Alan and Denise Jackson's life seemed like a fairy tale: high school sweethearts marry young and leave small-town Georgia to pursue big dreams in Music City. They pay their dues, work hard, weather deep disappointments. Then their dreams come true.

In fairy tales, the Jacksons' material success plus their "perfect" marriage, their three beautiful daughters, and their supportive families would have signaled a happily-ever-after ending. But real life is different from fairy tales.


Journal of a Trapper
by Osborne Russell
FREEBIE
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.4


In 1834, Osborne Russell joined an expedition from Boston, under the direction of Nathaniel J. Wyeth, which proceeded to the Rocky Mountains to capitalize on the salmon and fur trade. He would remain there, hunting, trapping, and living off the land, for the next nine years.

Journal of a Trapper is his remarkable account of that time as he developed into a seasoned veteran of the mountains and experienced trapper.

Monday, September 20, 2021

Ereader books for 9/20/2021

Trial, Error, and Success
by Dr. Sima Dimitrijev & Maryann Karinch
BARGAIN
Non-Fiction/Business
Rating: 4.5


Everything in nature evolves by trial and error. We cannot avoid this fundamental method of natural evolution, but our human advantage is that we can think about and learn from the errors before trying again.

Trial, Error, and Success helps boost that advantage with 10 insights into realistic knowledge, thinking, and emotional intelligence. You will see throughout the book how successful thinking combines sharp analyses of new information with broad analogies to existing knowledge. The authors use real-life examples to show: How thinking can avoid overgeneralization traps. How to create new knowledge by trial-and-error thinking. How to reduce personal risk and maximize benefits by collective application of the trial-and-error process. It becomes obvious why machine learning and automatic actions cannot replace human intelligence and decision making!


Runaway Masters: A True Story of Slavery, Freedom, Triumph, and Tragedy Beyond 1619 and 1776
by Joseph Cotto
BARGAIN
History
Rating: 5.0


For generations, they ruled over blacks and whites. They were--and still are--the Seminoles, the only American Indians who never surrendered to Uncle Sam. Runaways from other tribes, the Seminoles carved a kingdom for themselves out of the wilds of Florida, despite British and Spanish imperialists theoretically ruling the day.

The Seminoles also enslaved fugitives from American plantations, creating a slaveholding society unlike any other. When the Americans wanted not only their slaves back, but unsurpassed control over Florida, the Seminoles formed a groundbreaking alliance with those who they held in bondage. What happened next is an epic story of victory, defeat, friendship, betrayal, hard truths, damnable lies, integration, segregation, heroism, cowardice, deep respect, blind hatred, and--above all else--the struggle for survival.


Calaway Jones
by Blair Howard
BARGAIN
Mystery/Detective Thriller
Rating: 4.6


When a detective is this good, his family inevitably ends up in the crosshairs...

Harry Starke has lost count of the criminals he's put behind bars, and death threats are part of the job description. But when a sniper's bullet comes within inches of Starke's wife, his whole world changes. It turns out an ex-congressman with an axe to grind doesn’t just want to kill the detective. He wants Starke to suffer...

To protect the people he loves, Starke must play cat and mouse with a deadly ex-Mossad agent. His only chance to keep his wife and crew alive is to crack the case in record time. If he fails, it won't be long until the assassin's aim finds its mark...


Edge of Magic
by Jayne Faith
FREEBIE
Urban Fantasy
Rating: 4.3


My name is Tara Knightley, and I'm on the Fae mafia's hit list. My childhood crush just rode back into town, too, and that may spell even bigger trouble...

My talent for sensing magical objects has made me a damn good professional thief for the past decade. But it's also what got me into a blood oath with notorious Fae mob boss Grant Shaw. My relationship with Shaw is rapidly souring, and I need to break free before it turns deadly. The solution? I must steal a magic skull from Shaw's biggest rival and deliver it to him, and then he'll nullify our blood oath.


The Dog Who Came to Stay
by Hal Borland
BARGAIN
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.5


The national bestselling memoir of a friendship between a New England outdoorsman and the scrawny foxhound who came to his door one snowy day.

A longtime journalist and a winner of the John Burroughs Medal for distinguished nature writing, Borland tells the tale of the time he shared with Pat in this touching true story that "will appeal to many sportsmen and to all people who have ever been closely attached to a dog" (The New York Times Book Review).


Summertime in My Heart
by Billie Houston
FREEBIE
Christian Fiction
Rating: 4.4


Fern Marshall has not seen her ex-husband in fifteen years. Their parting was less than amicable. Now she is faced him with telling him that their eighteen-year-old daughter has been in an automobile accident. If her bad news ended there, she could manage. Unfortunately, it does not.

Drew Marshall feels keenly his failure as a father. When his ex-wife brings a message that his daughter has been in an accident, guilt gnaws at him. He should have been there for her. Her next revelation shakes the foundation of his world; calling into question all he thought to be settled and sure.

Sunday, September 12, 2021

E reader deals for 9/12/2021-- incl carol burnetts book for $1.99! (reg price 17.99!)

 


My MacArthur
by Cindy Fazzi
BARGAIN
Historical Fiction
Rating: 4.1


The year is 1930. The place: Manila. Douglas MacArthur is the most powerful man in the Philippines, a United States colony. He's fifty years old, divorced, and he falls in love at first sight with a ravishing young Filipino woman. He writes her a love note on the spot. Her name is Isabel Rosario Cooper, an aspiring movie actress. One glance at his note and she thinks of him as my MacArthur.

MacArthur pursues his romantic obsession even though he's breaking numerous taboos. She reciprocates his affection because he could open doors for her financially struggling family. That MacArthur happens to be handsome compensates for the fact that he's as old as her father...


Full Force
by Fiona Quinn
BARGAIN
Romantic Suspense/Action & Adventure
Rating: 4.6


Full Force is a sampler set that includes the first novel from each of the first five Iniquus series. Enjoy!

Welcome to Iniquus Security...where ex-special forces live, work, and love in a world of action adventure. You'll meet a cast of characters who will stay with you for life, as they move from one adventure to the next. Each book is part of a larger series. All of them intertwine. The deeper you get, the more you'll fall in love with these stories, brimming with thrills, suspense, and action. With just the right mix of romance, and psychic twists, you'll keep turning the pages to see what happens next.

With just the right mix of romance, and psychic twists, you'll keep turning the pages to see what happens next.


Billionaire Times Two
by Stacy-Deanne & Venus Ray
BARGAIN
Steamy Romance
Rating: 4.4


Sexy billionaires Devon and Gideon bring Selene on as an analyst to get their beauty supply chain back on track. But her intentions of being professional go out the window at the first meeting when all Selene can think about is being the meat in a billionaire sandwich.

Desperate to get close to her hot bosses, Selene follows the men to an elite sex club with the plan of seducing them both and after that, all bets are off.


Cast in Moonlight
by Michelle Sagara
BARGAIN
Fantasy
Rating: 4.7


"Excellent characters. Imaginative universe and plots. Enthralling writing." - Amazon review

Barely a teenager, Kaylin Neya is a thief, a fugitive and an attempted assassin. She also has a smart mouth, sharp wits and mysterious markings on her skin. All of which make her perfect bait for a child prostitution sting in the city of Elantra--if she survives her first meeting with the Hawks!


This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection
by Carol Burnett
BARGAIN
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.7


This touching and hilarious memoir is 100 percent Carol Burnett--funny, irreverent, and irresistible.

Carol Burnett is one of the most beloved and revered actresses and performers in America. The Carol Burnett Show was seen each week by millions of adoring fans and won twenty-five Emmys in its remarkable eleven-year run. Now, in This Time Together, Carol really lets her hair down and tells one funny or touching or memorable story after another.


FIRST THINGS That Last FOREVER
by Fran Rogers
FREEBIE
Religious & Inspirational
Rating: 4.4


In this little book, we see three things that Jesus taught His disciples, things that are related to eternity, things for now and in the next life. For all who hear and adhere to His teachings, He gives assurance of a life beyond this one, an eternal life with Him and God, the Father.

We find in these things an unexpected reality of true life now and forever. Belief and values are established in what He lived and taught so that we may be living free in Christ from the anxiety of this world.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Ereader deals for 9/7/2021

 


The Superstar Puppy
by Nicholas Lee
BARGAIN
Non-Fiction
Rating: 4.6


Are you considering bringing a little fluffy ball of joy into your family? Maybe you have long considered the idea of getting a puppy and welcoming them into your home, but you want to make sure you have all the information you need to offer that puppy a good life?

Perhaps you have only recently considered the idea, and are looking for a bit more guidance on what is required of a dog owner, to see whether it is a task that you can feasibly undertake? Or maybe you have grown up around dogs all your life, decided that now is the right time to get a puppy of your own, and want to make sure you know everything about raising them before you start your journey? Look no further! The Superstar Puppy: The Complete Handbook on how to Raise and Train the Perfect Dog is the perfect book for anyone considering a puppy in their lives, regardless of past experience.


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The Christmas Cookie Shop
by Ginny Baird
BARGAIN
Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4.4


New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird brings you the start of a brand new holiday series...

Hannah Winchester is down on her luck and disillusioned with love, but her fortunes are about to change. When Hannah inherits a defunct bakery in East Tennessee, her first thought is to sell it and settle her substantial debt. Then the townsfolk welcome her warmly and she's taken with the joyful spirit of the place, where stores employ holiday themes and residents have surnames like Christmas and Claus. After a handsome lawman comes to her aid dressed as Santa, Hannah learns he's more than a hot guy in a red suit and shiny black boots. Sheriff Carter Livingston has joined in the cause of rejuvenating the town, and he's encouraging her to do her part...


Indebted: The Berkshire Dragon
by Charmayne Hafen
BARGAIN
Fantasy
Rating: 4.4


A mother's greed and a father's blame game wreak havoc in the life of a young princess. Whether her mother left because of something Wren did...or didn't do...no longer matters. The king favors conquests that require his person and authority far away from his daughter, leaving her to her own devices.

Little does he know, things are about to change; the princess has matured. There is a dragon to slay. When the appointed day arrives, Princess Wren has already found some muscle and companions...must she face the dragon herself? No longer a lost bird, Wren disguises herself and finds a new life. In the new kingdom, spirited new fans flatter and fawn over her, bringing her gifts, but are they attracted to her skill or to her need?


The Furnace of Affliction: How God Uses Our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose
by Horace Williams Jr.
BARGAIN
Religious & Inspirational
Rating: 4.7


"If you have ever questioned God's love for you when you are suffering, this story will encourage and challenge you. Horace shares the struggles he has faced and how God uses and redeems our pain." -Sheila Walsh, co-host of Life Today and author of Praying Women

Horace Williams Jr. has faced the fire. He has walked through the fire and the flood. Through the trials of life, Horace has learned the value and benefit of enduring affliction. He shares his acquired wisdom in his book, The Furnace of Affliction. When Satan attacks us, God uses those negatives to build our faith and strengthen us. Horace authored this book to offer hope and encouragement to those suffering and walking through the fire themselves. Horace explains several reasons behind suffering and makes sure that the reader understands the importance of suffering in maturing. God is always in control and uses everything in our life for good to those who love Him. This book will help you understand the purpose and goal of suffering, give you purpose and direction, and bring glory to God.


The Popsicle Cookbook
by BookSumo Press
FREEBIE
Cookbook
Rating: 4.3


The Popsicle Cookbook is a cookbook for popsicle lovers. This cookbook is an exploration into the world of frozen desserts and how easy they are to create. You will find over 50 delicious popsicle and ice pop recipes spread throughout one rich cookbook.

Each recipe is a deep exploration into a particular way of preparing a delicious frozen dessert. You will learn all the different tastes popsicles can provided i.e. creamy and milky, sweet and tart, delicious and buttery.


A Beautiful Mind
by Sylvia Nasar
BARGAIN
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.5


The powerful, dramatic biography of math genius John Nash, who overcame serious mental illness and schizophrenia to win the Nobel Prize.

"How could you, a mathematician, believe that extraterrestrials were sending you messages?" the visitor from Harvard asked the West Virginian with the movie-star looks and Olympian manner. "Because the ideas I had about supernatural beings came to me the same way my mathematical ideas did," came the answer. "So I took them seriously."

Friday, September 3, 2021

Book Bub Deals for 9/3/2021

 

The Lemon Cookbook
By Ellen Jackson
With lemons, you can bring a refreshing tanginess — and a bit of brightness — to both sweet and savory dishes. This cookbook showcases delicious recipes featuring lemons, from enticing entrées to decadent desserts.
Cooking
$1.99  $9.99
Amazon
Quiet, Please
By Scott Douglas
“Unique and utterly engaging” (Booklist): What really goes on at your local library? A McSweeney’s contributor and former librarian shares his stories from behind the front desk in this entertaining memoir! “Cleverly written… Scott Douglas brings us into the stacks” (Chicago Tribune).
Humor
$0.99  $2.99
Amazon
The Last Man on the Mountain
By Jennifer Jordan
“A fascinating tale” (Associated Press): In 1939, a wealthy socialite took on the infamous K2 summit. Witness Dudley Wolfe’s ill-fated expedition in a riveting account from one of the people who discovered his remains 63 years later. “Jordan’s skilled storytelling brings Wolfe to vivid life” (Library Journal).
Biographies and Memoirs
$2.99  $9.99
Amazon
The Essential Chomsky
By Noam Chomsky
This wide-ranging, thought-provoking collection features seminal works from a philosopher, political critic, and New York Times bestselling author hailed as “the foremost gadfly of our national conscience” (The New York Times). Includes essays on foreign policy, linguistics, power, media, and more.
General Nonfiction
$1.99  $11.99
Amazon
Awestruck
By Jonah Paquette
Can awe-inspiring moments help us live happier, healthier lives? Discover the power of wonder in a book that “brings together fascinating science and practical suggestions to help readers enjoy the benefits of awe in everyday life” (New York Times bestselling author Rick Hanson).
Advice and How-To
$1.99  $13.99
Amazon
The World in 1800
By Olivier Bernier
“Panoramic… Very readable” (Library Journal): In 1800, a world of war, political intrigue, and growing global empires showed the unmistakable signs of transformation. This look at the birth of the modern era is “an absorbing work of popular history” (Booklist).
History
$1.99  $9.99
Amazon
The Gathering Storm#history
By Winston S. Churchill
In this “enduring” history (The New York Times), Winston Churchill traces the roots of Nazism in Germany and describes Britain’s entrance into World War II. Part of the series that led to Churchill’s Nobel Prize in Literature.
History
$1.99  $17.99
Amazon
Caleb’s Crossing
By Geraldine Brooks
New York Times bestseller from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: On 17th-century Martha’s Vineyard, young Bethia strikes up a friendship with Caleb — a chieftain’s son whose life will unfold in surprising ways. “A dazzling act of the imagination” (The Boston Globe), with nearly 15,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.
Historical Fiction
$1.99  $13.99
Amazon
The Grapes of Wrath
By John Steinbeck
A classic, Pulitzer Prize–winning novel from the author of East of Eden: As the Great Depression rocks the nation, the Joad family embarks on a journey to fight for their future. “Steinbeck’s best novel” (Time).
Bestsellers, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
$1.99  $14.99
Amazon
Murder at the Manor
By Catherine Coles
Evelyn is expecting the weekend at her husband’s family estate to be utter boredom. But things prove to be the opposite when his uncle is found murdered… Can she find the real killer before her spouse takes the blame? With over 500 five-star Goodreads ratings!
Cozy Mysteries
Free!  $2.98

Ereader book deals 11/1/2021

Christmas Bump by Trisha Ridinger McKee BARGAIN Chick Lit Rating: 4.3 Winona has been sheltered her entire life. Raised by a protective sing...