Thursday’s Top eBooks
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Killer Cruise
by A.R. Winters
FREEBIE
Cozy Mystery
Rating: 4.3
All Adrienne wanted was a fun new job on a cruise ship–instead, she’s dealt three big surprises.
Surprise number one, wonderful: Her best friend Samantha has joined the cruise! Surprise number two, also quite good: the First Officer is rather handsome. Surprise number three, definitely not good: Samantha is suspected of murdering a VIP cruise passenger. Throw in a few more surprises–an over-the-top boss, a potentially homicidal chef, and a blast from Adrienne’s past–and this cruise might end up being Adrienne’s last… Check out A.R. Winters’s Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries! #ad
The Girl in the Woods: A Ghost’s Story
by Michael Robertson
FREEBIE
Horror
Rating: 4.2
Would you stop if you saw a little girl wandering through the woods at night?
Andy did. He’s now dead. This is Andy’s story.
The Girl in the Woods – A Ghost’s Story is the first in a collection of Off-Kilter Tales. It’s a short story about a man in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or the right place at the right time. You decide. #ad
The Carpet People
by Terry Pratchett
BARGAIN
Children’s Fiction
Rating: 4.4
In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet…
That’s the old story everyone knows and loves. But now the Carpet is home to many different tribes and peoples, and there’s a new story in the making. The story of Fray, sweeping a trail of destruction across the Carpet. The story of power-hungry mouls–and of two brothers who set out on an adventure to end all adventures when their village is flattened. It’s a story that will come to a terrible end–if someone doesn’t do something about it. If everyone doesn’t do something about it… #ad
The Romanov Sisters
by Helen Rappaport
BARGAIN
History
Rating: 4.3
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Days of the Romanovs and Caught in the Revolution, The Romanov Sisters reveals the untold stories of the four daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra.
They were the Princess Dianas of their day–perhaps the most photographed and talked about young royals of the early twentieth century. The four captivating Russian Grand Duchesses–Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia Romanov–were much admired for their happy dispositions, their looks, the clothes they wore and their privileged lifestyle. #ad
Save The Girls
by Terry Toler
BARGAIN
Thriller
Rating: 4.4
Why are all the best CIA spies always men? They aren’t.
Combine the spycraft of Bourne, the toughness of Reacher, and the beauty of a Charlie’s Angel and you have Jamie Austen. America’s beloved heroine.
Jamie’s latest adventure takes her to Belarus. Three hundred girls are missing. She is the only one who can save them. Award winning author, Terry Toler, tells this gripping story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Save The Girls is the first book in the Jamie Austen series. #ad
One Lilac Christmas
by Pamela Ferguson
BARGAIN
Historical Romance
Rating: 4.7
December 1943 – When Zachary Flynn suggested that he and Amity Belmont enlist together, he never dreamed the recruiters would reject him because of his flat feet.
Now, Amity’s off fighting the war, and he could kick himself for letting his bruised ego get in the way of telling her his true feelings. If he had, maybe Lilac’s well-meaning matchmakers wouldn’t be trying to hustle him under the mistletoe with someone other than Amity… #ad
An Alpha’s Mate
by Bree Westland
BARGAIN
Paranormal Romance
Rating: 4.4
Her protection is his solemn duty… But at what cost?
Blake Beckett was coasting along just fine. Solo. Until a portal accident during a routine mission to Earth left him stranded with no memory. Where he meets… His mate?
Blake gave up on love after his first mate died, leaving him a barren wasteland on the inside. But as his memory returns, the reason for his trip, his sacred duty to his dragon clan, comes rushing back. To deliver the newest human offering, to his Alpha and brother… Check out Bree Westland’s Rugged Peaks Series! #ad
Oversight
by Dennis Batchelder
FREEBIE
Young Adult
Rating: 4.2
“A dramatic tale of past lives, dark treachery, and the true nature of good and evil, Oversight by Dennis Batchelder is a stunning work of YA science fiction.” -The Independent Review of Books
Seventeen-year-old Zelly is a self-proclaimed computer geek growing up in present-day Seattle. She’s also one of the last three reincarnated leaders of Soul Identity, an ancient organization that promises to pass people’s fortunes and memories to their future selves. Along with her two closest friends, she’ll ascend to power when she turns nineteen…if she lives that long. #ad
ALKALINE DIET
by Carmen Reeves
FREEBIE
Crafts & Hobbies
Rating: 4.2
If you’ve ever wanted glowing skin, better energy and vitality, better mood, a slimmer body and freedom from sickness, then the alkaline diet is the answer for you.
You do have the power to cure yourself when all else has failed and you do deserve to enjoy the life of your dreams. The power to achieve it lies right here in your hands, and this book will show you how. #ad
The Heart of Courage
by Lynne Tagawa
BARGAIN
Christian Fiction
Rating: 4.6
It’s 1753, and Susanna Russell longs to escape her valley home. When war breaks out, she gets her wish to study in fabulous Williamsburg. But she realizes she’s lost something important along the way. James Paxton is studying for the ministry. But when violence threatens the valley, his path becomes clouded. What is God’s will for his life?
Red Hawk spies white surveyors near his home, a harbinger of trouble to come. Shawnee chiefs go to Philadelphia to treat for peace, but the unthinkable happens. Check out Lynne Tagawa’s The Russells Series! #ad
Rolling Thunder
by John Varley
BARGAIN
Science Fiction
Rating: 4.4
Navy lieutenant Podkayne, daughter of Ray Garcia-Strickland, is tired of her job as Martian consul in California–and Earth’s oppressive gravity. So she’s OK with getting called back to Mars even if it’s because her great-grandmother is sick and being put into suspended animation.
After a family reunion, Podkayne’s next port of call is Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, where she can finally realize her dream of being a singer. But just when her life seems to be improving for the better, disaster strikes and Podkayne is put into her own state of suspension… #ad
Love’s Journey Beyond the Trail
by Carol Colyer
BARGAIN
Historical Romance
Rating: 5.0
Amelia Davis, a spirited and resilient young woman, embarks on a treacherous journey westward yearning for a brighter future for her and her family. When a ruthless gang’s attack shatters her family’s wagon party, Amelia finds herself thrust into a world of desperation and danger.
Amidst the chaos and while the motives behind her kidnapping still remain shrouded in mystery, a chivalrous young man feels like her only hope… Can she put her trust and her heart in his hands? #ad
You Can Hide
by Rebecca Zanetti
BARGAIN
Mystery/Thriller
Rating: 4.6
Calling Laurel Snow’s relationship with her newly discovered half-sister challenging is an understatement. Not only does Laurel suspect Abigail is behind the mysterious disappearance of their father, but her erratic behavior also makes life in Laurel’s small hometown interesting, to say the least.
Still, when Abigail claims someone is now out to kill her, Laurel’s instinct to protect her sister goes into overdrive. Then things get even more dicey as dead bodies start turning up in the icy waters of the Sauk River and there’s only one connection among them: Abigail… #ad
Fallen Dragon
by Bree Westland
BARGAIN
Paranormal Romance
Rating: 4.4
Avery Beckett couldn’t have fallen any further, even if he’d dug his own grave.
Well, maybe technically he could have. Ousted from the family mansion, stripped of his status. Cast out in utter disgrace. That about covers it. His ruin almost complete.
Years of trauma surge to the forefront, leaving Avery no choice but to deal with the terrifying gift he’s been cursed with but had buried deep. The clan needs his unique brand of talents. Trouble is he’s no good for anyone else, least of all himself in his current state. Check out Bree Westland’s Rugged Peaks Series! #ad
Autumn in Sycamore Park
by CP Ward
FREEBIE
Women’s Fiction
Rating: 4.0
Having fled a relationship and a previous life she would rather forget, young teacher Jennifer Stevens throws herself into a demanding new job at Brentwell Primary. Charged with marshalling a group of unruly eight-year-olds to the autumn harvest festival, her only solace is the peace of nearby Sycamore Park.
As the evenings draw in and the leaves begin to fall, will new friends, delicious autumn treats, and a possible new man on the orange-tinted horizon help Jennifer finally come to terms with her past and begin to look forward into the future? #ad
Half in Shadow
by Shanna Greene Benjamin
FREEBIE
Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.8
Nellie Y. McKay (1930-2006) was a pivotal figure in contemporary American letters. The author of several books, McKay is best known for coediting the canon-making Norton Anthology of African American Literature with Henry Louis Gates Jr., which helped secure a place for the scholarly study of Black writing that had been ignored by white academia.
However, there is more to McKay’s life and legacy than her literary scholarship. After her passing, new details about McKay’s life emerged, surprising everyone who knew her. Why did McKay choose to hide so many details of her past? #ad
The Rebels
by John Jakes
BARGAIN
Historical Fiction
Rating: 4.5
The engrossing follow-up to The Bastard finds Philip Kent standing as a Continental solider at the Battle of Bunker Hill. In a bold move, Kent has taken up arms for the future of his new family.
Spirited and unwavering in his dedication to his adopted homeland, Kent fights in the most violent battles in America’s early history. As the Revolution rages, Kent’s story interweaves with the trials of a vivid cast of characters, both famous and unknown… #ad
The Door in the Hedge
by Robin McKinley
BARGAIN
Fantasy
Rating: 4.4
The last mortal kingdom before the unmeasured sweep of Faerieland begins has at best held an uneasy truce with its unpredictable neighbor.
There is nothing to show a boundary, at least on the mortal side of it; and if any ordinary human creature ever saw a faerie–or at any rate recognized one–it was never mentioned; but the existence of the boundary and of faeries beyond it is never in doubt either… #ad
A Place for Us: A Novel
by Fatima Farheen Mirza
BARGAIN
Literary Fiction
Rating: 4.3
As an Indian wedding gathers a family back together, parents Rafiq and Layla must reckon with the choices their children have made. There is Hadia: their headstrong, eldest daughter, whose marriage is a match of love and not tradition.
Huda, the middle child, determined to follow in her sister’s footsteps. And lastly, their estranged son, Amar, who returns to the family fold for the first time in three years to take his place as brother of the bride. What secrets and betrayals have caused this close-knit family to fracture? #ad
Forgotten Memories
by Penny Zeller
BARGAIN
Christian Historical Romance
Rating: 4.6
The Wyoming Territory is rife with lawlessness and disorder, something Annie Ledbetter and her parents discover when their wagon train is robbed. Seven years later, Annie settles into her lifelong dream as a teacher in the small town of Willow Falls. When she meets handsome rancher Caleb Eliason through a humorous misunderstanding, she is quickly drawn to his kind heart and charming smile.
Former outlaw Caleb Eliason embraces his chance at a fresh start. Gone are the days of robbing stagecoaches and wagon trains. When he falls in love with the new Willow Falls teacher, he doesn’t realize they’ve met before… Check out Penny Zeller’s Wyoming Sunrise Series! #ad
An Itch for Justice
by Christa Nardi
BARGAIN
Cozy Mystery
Rating: 4.5
The mere thought of getting involved in the investigation shifts Izzie’s mind into overdrive. A former reporter turned restaurant owner, she’s determined to find out everything she can. Only the more she discovers about Drew Scanlon’s murder and his new wife’s hurried placement in a psychiatric facility, the more questions she has.
With the detective instructed to tread carefully given the social status of the family, the investigation of Drew’s murder stalls. His parents spin a story that casts his wife, Bethany, as the prime suspect. Sedated and at the mercy of her caregivers at a private facility, Bethany is helpless to defend herself against their accusations… Check out Christa Nardi’s Izzie Di Sante Mysteries! #ad