Tuesday’s Top eBooks
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Publishable By Death
by ACF Bookens
FREEBIE
Cozy Mystery
Rating: 4.4
Change is hard in a small Southern town, especially when it brings a side of murder.
All Harvey Beckett wants to do is help the residents of St. Marin’s find the perfect book for that moment, snuggle with her hound dog Mayhem, and be ignored by her cat Aslan. But when the small, waterside town’s newest resident discovers the body of the community’s persnickety reporter in her bookshop storeroom just before her grand opening, Harvey can’t help trying to solve the crime, even when it might cost her business and her life. The more questions Harvey asks, the more secrets she uncovers. Check out ACF Bookens’ St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series! #ad
The Twelve Caesars: The Lives of the Roman Emperors
by Suetonius
FREEBIE
History
Rating: 4.0
The Twelve Caesars is a set of twelve biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 emperors of the Roman Empire written by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. The book provides valuable information on the heritage, personal habits, physical appearance, lives, and political careers of the first Roman emperors as it mentions details which other sources do not.
As with many of his contemporaries, Suetonius took omens seriously and carefully includes reports of omens portending Imperial births, accessions, and deaths. The Twelve Caesars was considered very significant in antiquity and remains a primary source on Roman history. #ad
Your Future, Your Dreams: How to Retire Anywhere in the World
by Angie Brimer
BARGAIN
Non-Fiction/Travel/Retirement
Rating: 4.7
What are you going to do when you retire? Sure, the idea of not going to the same job day after day is appealing, but what are you actually going to do?
In Your Future, Your Dreams: How to Retire Anywhere in the World, author Angie Brimer walks you through all steps of retiring overseas, from the practicalities to the deeply conflicting emotions you may experience. In this book, you’ll learn how to outline a retirement plan. You’ll also learn about a variety of amazing countries that you can move to, and what’s required to make it work in a new location… #ad
Hidden Thrones: An End-Time Thriller
by Russ Scalzo
BARGAIN
Christian Fiction
Rating: 4.7
For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12
As current as of this morning’s newspaper, this series will challenge the reader’s belief system, introduce him or her to the invisible world of spiritual warfare, and ensure that the reader will never look at the world in quite the same light ever again.
The spirit world is astir as the coming of the Lord draws near. The mystery swirling around the rise in supernatural activity has drawn much attention. A powerful secret society desperately seeks to harness this mystical power for their own gain… Check out Russ Scalzo’s Hidden Thrones series! #ad
A Better Man
by Louise Penny
BARGAIN
Mystery/Thriller
Rating: 4.7
It’s Gamache’s first day back as head of the homicide department, a job he temporarily shares with his previous second-in-command, Jean-Guy Beauvoir. Flood waters are rising across the province. In the middle of the turmoil a father approaches Gamache, pleading for help in finding his daughter.
As crisis piles upon crisis, Gamache tries to hold off the encroaching chaos, and realizes the search for Vivienne Godin should be abandoned. But with a daughter of his own, he finds himself developing a profound, and perhaps unwise, empathy for her distraught father. #ad
Just a Little Bet
by Tawna Fenske
BARGAIN
Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4.5
After a night of too many drinks, smokejumper Tony Warren and his best friend, photographer Kayla Gladney, come to the realization that they’re both bad at love. They even tried dating each other, but that crashed and burned, too. Now he’s got the hangover from hell and the certain conclusion he’s just a shit boyfriend. But Kayla thinks he’s a straight-up commitment-phobe.
So they make a bet–they’re going to hunt down his exes and decide once and for all why he’s so unlucky in love. Terrible boyfriend or commitment-phobe. Why does either answer feel like he’s still losing? But between roadside burgers and late night detours, they discover some fires never burn out–like the one slowly smoldering between them. And suddenly losing feels a whole lot like winning again. Check out Tawna Fenske’s Where There’s Smoke series! #ad
The Royal Companion
by Tanya Bird
FREEBIE
Fantasy Romance
Rating: 4.2
Companions are the kingdom’s most beautiful and educated women–possessions of Syrasan’s royal men.
Aldara is sixteen when she is sold to the obnoxious crown prince as a gift for his brother. Forced to leave the only life she has ever known, Aldara is sent to Archdale Castle, where she is mentored to become Prince Tyron’s perfect Companion. But no amount of lessons can prepare her for the troubled man marked by war. He sees straight through the polished exterior presented to him. He sees her… #ad
The Big ACHOO!
by Dafna Warm
NO LONGER FREE
Children’s
Rating: 4.4
Help your kid to deal with Sensory Modulation Disorder (SMD). The story about Ori and his father’s deafening achoo uses fascinating illustrations and a healthy dose of humor to demonstrate Sensory Modulation Disorder (SMD). Through the day-to-day example of sneezing, children will learn about responsibility, acceptance, inclusion (containment), and understand about adjusted reactions.
The book lays out the different aspects and expressions of sensory modulation in short, concise chapters. It is written in simple, practical language. Parents and educators will acquire not only information and explanations, but also an abundance of ideas for exercises, games, and strategies for working with children – at home, in the yard, in the classroom, at the park, and anywhere else. #ad
Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock
by Sammy Hagar
BARGAIN
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.6
Sammy Hagar–legendary lead singer of Van Halen, founder of the Cabo Wabo Tequila brand, and one of rock music’s most notoriously successful performers–tells his unforgettable story in this one-of-a-kind autobiography of a life at the top of the charts.
From his decade-long journey alongside Eddie Van Halen to his raucous solo career with Chickenfoot and everything in between–the drugs, groupies, and excesses of fame, the outrageous stadium tours, and the thrill of musical innovation–Hagar reveals all in this treasure trove of rock-and-roll war stories. #ad
One Summer Day in Rome
by Mark Lamprell
BARGAIN
Women’s Fiction
Rating: 4.3
Alice, an art student in New York City, has come to Rome in search of adventure and inspiration before settling down with her steady, safe fiancé. Meg and Alec, busy parents and successful business people from LA, are on a mission to find the holy grail, a certain blue tile that will make their home renovation complete–but soon it becomes clear that their marriage needs a makeover as well.
Connie and Lizzie are women of a certain age–“Sometimes I look at my laughter lines and wonder what on earth could have been that funny”–who come from London to scatter the ashes of their beloved husband and brother. Both women are seemingly done with romance, but Rome has other ideas. #ad
A Western Lottery to Find his Bride
by Lydia Olson
BARGAIN
Western Historical Romance
Rating: 4.6
Charlotte is an unfortunate woman that has no luck in her life. She and her little sister found themselves in a situation where the only way out is by getting married through a lottery. Will she get lucky for the first time in her tough life?
Ray never wanted to sign up for a lottery and get himself a wife. He prefers staying alone and thinking about the ways he could have saved his family. Meeting Charlotte though, his conscious and mysterious bride, makes his heart beat faster than ever. It’s time to let go of his vow of silence and commit his life to hers. How can he though when fear is keeping him rooted? #ad
CRY TO ME
by J.A. Schneider
BARGAIN
Romantic Suspense Thriller
Rating: 4.6
“Amazing book. One of my favorites both for this year and in the top ten of all time.” -Sean Talbot Reviews
Wyatt Bell was a powerful tech CEO; the party was to celebrate the purchase and restoration of his and Liddy’s 1920s mansion. No one heard the shots that killed him and wounded Liddy. The band was loud and guests were scattered. When the police declare the crime a failed murder-suicide attempt and Liddy as their suspect, her sister Kim is devastated and insists it’s a setup. Wyatt’s handsome brother David and Liddy’s closest friends try to help Kim investigate…but questions arise. Could Liddy have only pretended to be happy, snapped, and shot her husband? Above all, Kim’s worst anguish is wondering if she ever really knew her sister… #ad
Herland
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
FREEBIE
Literary Classics
Rating: 4.2
Three students of sociology journey into an uncharted region of South America to put to rest the rumors that an all-female civilization lives there. Impossible, they tell themselves: How would such a society reproduce? And even if they magically overcame that obstacle, women certainly could not survive in the middle of the jungle without men to protect them and tell them what to do.
Not only does an all-female village exist, it is one of the most advanced civilizations on record. The women are strong and kind, pragmatic and creative, wise and happy… #ad
The Harvest
by Sara Clancy
FREEBIE
Horror
Rating: 4.4
In Black River, Tennessee, everyone knows the legend of the Bell Witch… and the alleged curse that hangs like a dark shroud over the town. To some, it is just a local tall tale. But to others, it is terrifyingly real.
For centuries, four families have been forced into the ritualistic tradition of sacrifice and terror. Every year, a member of each family stumbles upon an antique music box they need to lock before the time is up. And a horrible fate awaits them once the boxes open. #ad
Fleet Elements
by Walter Jon Williams
BARGAIN
Science Fiction
Rating: 4.5
The Praxis, the empire of now extinct Shaa, has again fallen into civil war, with desperate and outnumbered humans battling several alien species for survival. Leading the human forces are star-crossed lovers Gareth Martinez and Caroline Sula, who must find a way to overcome their own thorny personal history to defeat the aliens and assure humanity’s survival.
But even if the human fleet is victorious, the divisions fracturing the empire may be too wide to repair, as battles between politicians, the military, and fanatics who want to kill every alien threaten to further tear the empire apart… #ad
Robert Ludlum’s (TM) The Patriot Attack
by Kyle Mills
BARGAIN
Action & Adventure
Rating: 4.5
An attack on a Japanese warship brings Japan and China to the brink of war. Meanwhile, top Covert-One operative Colonel Jon Smith is sent on a mission to recover mysterious material from the wreckage of the Fukushima nuclear reactor.
When Smith fails to return, CIA agent Randi Russell heads off on an unsanctioned mission to find him. She quickly discovers that the missing samples may be evidence that Japan, led by hawkish military chief of staff Masao Takahashi, has been secretly developing next-generation weapon systems in preparation for a conflict with China. #ad
Her Secret Agent Fake Fiance
by Kimberley Montpetit
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Sweet Romantic Suspense
Rating: 4.4
When Erin Steele meets Braden Moretti in the elevator of the FBI building, the man is arrogant and annoying. Five minutes later he’s following her into her supervisor’s office where her boss drops an unexpected bombshell.
Turns out Braden is CIA Special Ops and she’s being forced to work together on an international undercover assignment at a Christmas Party held at the mansion of the wealthiest man in San Francisco. With an alias and a fake diamond ring on Erin’s finger, she must pretend to be engaged to Braden and in love with the man – can this day get any worse? The clock is ticking to find the fake Faberge Jewels in a sting operation to take down the bad guys…it’s all in a night’s work, right? #ad
Hamilton’s Choice
by Jack Casey
BARGAIN
Historical Fiction
Rating: 4.5
He never intended to send his son to his death. That wasn’t in his plans. And his wife may never forgive him.
Tortured by a secret so shameful that it is beyond bearing, Hamilton is alone in his grief. His heir is dead; his daughter has gone insane with grief. His dear wife, Eliza, now shudders at his touch. As Hamilton struggles to save his marriage and his family, his political opponent, Aaron Burr, threatens to topple the nation. The nation which Hamilton had risked everything to forge.
Burr, impoverished and embittered by a humiliating loss, blames Hamilton. Burr will stop at nothing to regain his lost power and restore his fortunes. If he can destroy and defame Hamilton in the process, he will have his ultimate triumph. It is a time of honor, duels, political intrigues, and political violence. #ad