Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Free and bargain Kindle books! (Wednesday Dec 5)

Here is today's selection of free and bargain Kindle books!

Louisiana History Collection - Part 2 (Louisiana History Boxed Sets), by Jennifer Blake. (Still free?)

Something special for lovers of historical romance: a boxed set of 4 Jennifer Blake novels! From her acclaimed Louisiana history collection. Free today!

Romance ignites amidst the tumult of a territory striving to find its identity as it passes from pre-colonial rule to US statehood and beyond. Parts 1 and 2 of the Louisiana History Collection present these lush, politically tense historical romances in chronological order.

SPANISH SERENADE
Pilar persuades a notorious bandit to abduct her as she travels to her arranged wedding. Everything goes wrong, and she is left to El Leon's mercy. But what if he has none...?

PERFUME OF PARADISE
Elene's perfume has Voodoo magic meant to captivate her groom. But when an island uprising halts the wedding, it's the ship captain trapped with her who feels its effects. Is the desire between Ryan and Elene real - or as false as those who surround them?

PRISONER OF DESIRE
Anya abducts infamous duelist Ravel Duralde to save a young man from his deadly skill. Ravel is intrigued - and in no hurry to escape. Desire builds inside their intimate prison, yet danger lies outside, waiting for Anya to let him go....

SOUTHERN RAPTURE
Strait-laced Lettie arrives in Louisiana from the northeast after the Civil War - and her true nature flowers in the southern heat. She must be depraved that she can revel in the kisses of both the mysterious nightrider known as The Thorne and sweetly handsome Ranny who was brain-injured during the war....



Yellowstone Heart Song (Yellowstone Romance Series Book 1), by Peggy L Henderson. (Still free?)

Peggy Henderson kicks off her Yellowstone series in style. This romance with a time travel twist is highly rated at 4.6 stars... and yours free today!

"Peggy is a wonderful writer that knows how to discribe a setting that draws you in and makes you feel you are there. She left me wishing I knew more not only of her characters future, but also of my Indian heritage. Peggy imparts knowlege of the time setting, Indian habits, fur traders, medicine and much more without casting a feel that you are reading a history book, rather you are in the time right along with Aimie." -- Arlene Foster, Amazon reviewer

Book 1 in the Yellowstone Romance Series

Nurse and avid backpacker Aimee Donovan is offered the opportunity of a lifetime. She encounters a patient who tells her he can send her two hundred years into the past to spend three months in the rugged Yellowstone wilderness at the dawn of the mountain man era. The only requirement: she cannot tell anyone that she’s from the future.

How did a white woman suddenly appear in the remote Rocky Mountain wilderness? Trapper Daniel Osborne’s first instinct is to protect this mysterious and unconventional woman from the harsh realities of his mountains. While he fights his growing attraction to her, he is left frustrated by her lies and secrecy.

Daniel shows Aimee a side of Yellowstone she’s never experienced. She is torn between her feelings for him, and exposing a secret that will destroy everything he holds as truth. As her three months come to an end, she is faced with a dilemma: return to her own time, or stay with the man who opened her eyes to a whole new world. When the decision is made for her, both their lives will be changed forever.

Other titles in the Yellowstone Romance Series:

Yellowstone Heart Song (Book 1)
Yellowstone Redemption (Book 2)
Yellowstone Awakening (Book 3)
Yellowstone Dawn (Book 4)
Yellowstone Deception (Book 5)

281 pages, with a 4.6-star rating from 42 reviews.



With This Ring, by Tina Starr. (Still free?)

Short scary stories from horror author Tina Starr - free today!

"These were all great stories, not a bad one in the bunch. The first one, "With This Ring," was unusual and very entertaining with mazes. There was a darker nature to some of the other stories. I think "Losing Dan" was the most bleak and disturbing. "Flood of Darkness" was a gripping story about an earthquake-caused train crash and the flooding inside of the San Francisco Bay tunnel. It kept the excitement up throughout. It was a bit longer than the others and very satisfying. Overall this was a great collection." -- R. Williams, Amazon reviewer

A collection of five horror stories about love gone bad. What happens when a zombie marriage decays? A newly divorced woman finds that home is not where the heart is. An evil engagement ring just won’t go away (includes maze illustrations). A scorned man must choose between love and vengeance. A desperate woman makes the terrible mistake of confiding to a stranger in a bar.

"If you enjoy reading Stephen King, John Saul, or Dean Koontz then you will enjoy reading Tina Starr." -- Anita, The Kindle Book Review

“With This Ring” – A cursed engagement rings wreaks havoc on a new marriage. This short story includes maze illustrations featuring hidden ring.

“Change of Heart” – A zombie fights the decay of his marriage.

“Losing Dan” – A woman facing divorce confides to a stranger in a bar, with unexpected consequences.

“Her Distressed Property” – A homeowner takes possession of her new property but the property has other ideas.

“Flood of Darkness” – An underwater train disaster forces a man to choose between love and vengeance.

65 pages, with a 4.2-star rating from 5 reviews.



The Red Rooster, by Michael Wallace. (Still free?)

Many of you know author Michael Wallace from his Righteous series of thrillers. With The Red Rooster he serves up another nail-biter, set in France during its World War II Nazi occupation. Don't miss this free download today!

"Michael Wallace has done it again! The Red Rooster is gripping historical fiction about a young woman from Spain, a refugee in Nazi-occupied Paris, simply struggling to stay alive until she unwittingly finds herself entangled in a daring French resistance plot that reaches to the upper levels of the German SS and beyond." -- Dan in TX, Amazon reviewer

Of all the desperate women in German-occupied Paris, Gabriela Reyes is the least likely to scratch out her survival as a whore for a Gestapo agent. After fascists murdered her mother and brother and tortured her father in an insane asylum, she hates the Germans as much as she fears them. But when she discovers the man responsible for destroying her family, she decides to become his mistress to try to free her father and avenge her family.

Helmut von Cratz is a war profiteer using his wealth to undermine the Third Reich and is one meeting with an American agent away from ending the German occupation of France.

But Gabriela's sudden appearance as Colonel Hoekman's mistress jeopardizes Helmut's careful plans. Now he must decide: will he abandon his plans, or will he sacrifice yet another woman to the German war machine? The Red Rooster is a complete novel of about 350 book pages.

282 pages, with a 4.5-star rating from 33 reviews.



Here's a bargain Kindle book, available for 99 cents today!

The Destiny Project, by James Wharton. (Still $0.99?)

A 4.3-star rating for today's bargain book! Read the book description below for the really intriguing setup behind this story. A bargain book today at 99 cents!

"Lots of action with realistic snap shotsfrom WWII and present times. Excellent cast of characters and fascinating plot. " -- Bill Ether, Amazon reviewer

An ancient artifact with powerful secrets, a rogue government agency and a Nazi nuclear weapons factory cause the lives of two women from different times to spin out of control. World War II ended in 1945, but a bizarre incident on an American bomber on a forgotten raid over Germany now threatens the security of the United States.

In late July, 1947, Brittany Beardsley had reservations on a flight to Las Vegas where she was to be married the next day. Her flight crashed on takeoff killing all on board in the fiery accident. That she had missed the plane while her fiancé made it were not accidents.

In the present time, school teacher Kate Darron’s bad day gets much worse when a strange woman wearing clothes from another era knocks on her apartment door. Kate is troubled that the woman seems to know every detail of her life. “Who are you'” Kate asks. “Think of me as the fairy godmother of death,” the woman replies. “You shall be dead in less than half an hour.”

These unrelated incidents bring Kate and Brittany together as they are forced to undertake a terrifying mission across continents and time, one on which survival is not an option.

239 pages, with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.



But the Children Survived, by A. L. Jambor. (Still free?)

This post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi novel is yours free today!

"I loved the characters, but it's the way all the disparate story elements came together in a wonderful spider web that really got me. If you enjoy apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic novels check this one out." -- Puna J, Amazon reviewer

EVERYONE DIES BUT THE CHILDREN SURVIVE!

The accidental release of a biological weapon decimates the population of the United States, but a girl named Mindy and an eighteen-year-old terrier dog named Baby Girl have survived. Who released the weapon' Why was there no warning, and why did Mindy and Baby Girl survive' Read But the Children Survived - for Kindle and in paperback on Amazon.com - where all will be revealed.

460 pages, with a 4-star rating from 11 reviews.



First, the Soup: Healthy Soup, Stew, and Chili Recipes (a Scrumptious Low-Calorie Recipes Cookbook), by Joan Holcomb. (Still free?)

This time of year, we often build a meal around a hearty soup, so this book is a winner for me! 15 soup recipes, plus a few stews and chilis - free today!

"I made the Chicken Soup with Noodles to help me through a cold. It was excellent! What I like about "First the Soup" is that there's a nice mix of recipes that are made from scratch with natural ingredients and also recipes made with canned veggies, potatoes etc. During the week I don't have time for complicated recipes. So these simple and easy soup and stew recipes will be a big hep. They are definitely low-fat recipes and look unique. Finally I appreciate that serving sizes are listed along with calories, fat, fiber and carbs per serving. Great cookbook!" -- Jennie Zahn, Amazon reviewer

Several studies have shown that people who consume soup before a meal eat measurably fewer calories during the meal than those who have nothing prior to mealtime. Soup can be filling and satisfying without having an excess of calories. It can, in itself, be a meal (or a snack).

This cookbook has soup recipes which are generally lower in calories than their full-calorie counterparts. Avoiding fillers such as cornstarch and including healthy ingredients makes them more nutritious and less fattening. Even better, the recipes taste great, too! Time after time I've received compliments on these recipes from people who are watching their weight, and people who aren't (and seem surprised that they're eating a lower-calorie recipe).

So try these out, and enjoy!

Important note: this is not a cookbook with zero calorie soups. Those looking for zero (or nearly zero) calorie soups can use commercially prepared low-calorie soups, broth, or bouillons. While the calories per serving of the soups in this cookbook are under 200 calories per serving, they aren't zero. In particular, stews and chilis will never reach under 50 calories per serving due to the characteristic nature of their ingredients.

Also, this the recipes are not necessarily low-carb. Because of all the vegetables, they have carbs, in some cases lots of carbs, but they're GOOD, healthy carbs.

Disclaimer: The contents of this cookbook may not be construed as a medical diagnosis, treatment, advice, claim, or substitute for a physician's care. Consult a physician or other health care provider before starting a weight loss or exercise program. Joan's results are not typical, and she cannot guarantee you will have the same results. Your results are up to you!

36 pages, with a 4.5-star rating from 15 reviews.



Mind Hurdles: Preschool Games (Book 2), by LL Kross. (Still free?)

Got a little one at home? This illustrated book gets your toddler involved in counting and sorting exercises - to get that little brain growing and learning!

Recognizing that games for preschoolers need to be entertaining and captivating, Mind Hurdles Preschool Games Book 2 continues its innovative tradition of offering interactive preschool games that are both fun yet challenging for inquisitive young minds.

Book 2 is the second in series and builds on the introductory skills started in Book 1. It too is packed with participation questions that introduce your child to counting and sorting skills (numbers up to 10, big – little, what comes next), but the material in this book is a little more complex.

Your child is prompted in a positive way until the correct response is selected. According to our users, among games for preschoolers, this preschool learning game is one of the easiest, fastest and best loved ways for children in this age group to grasp these beginning math skills. The material is so cleverly put together, that your child won’t even realize he is learning.

Created by Mind Hurdles, the experts in interactive learning games for preschoolers!

NOTE: To ensure that your little one has the best experience, please use the INSTRUCTIONS (as this is a Kindle game and not a regular Kindle book, follow the blue links after the game starts ~ please DO NOT use the page back and forth arrows).



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