Dec 11 2012

Daily Deals: 5 deals with a rake name generator widget

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The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright: (Originally published in the e-book anthology THREE WEDDINGS AND A MURDER) by Tessa Dare The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare. $.99.

From Jacket Copy:

Miss Eliza Cade is a lady in waiting. And waiting.

Because of a foolish mistake in her youth, she’s not allowed “out” in Society until her three older sisters are wed. But while she’s trying to be good, she keeps bumping elbows—and, more distressingly, lips—with notorious rake Harry Wright. Every moment she spends with him, she risks complete ruin.

The sensual passions he stirs in her are so wrong . . . but Eliza just can’t resist Mr. Wright.

This was originally published in an ebook anthology Three Weddings and a Murder. Dabney reviewed the anthology and gave Dare’s book an A.

This was my favorite tale of the four. Eighteen year old Eliza Cade is the youngest of four sisters. Eliza’s parents see her as their most troublesome daughter–due to a reputation wrecking choice she made as a young girl–and have refused to allow her to come out into society until her older three sisters are wed. Eliza chafes mightily under the limits imposed upon her. One night, at a ball hosted by her parents to announce one of her sisters’ engagements, Eliza is hiding out in her family’s morning room, peeking at the dancers through the keyhole, and gossiping with her sister. When her sister leaves the room, Eliza is mortified to realize there’s a man in the room, a man who’s heard all the embarrassing things she’s just said. When she realizes the man is none other than the scandalous Harry Wright–the sort of scoundrel no young lady should ever be caught alone with–she’s both appalled and enthralled. The two share a tantalizing conversation and make quite an impression on the other.

Dare and Avon have put together a rake name generator. Mine is The Diabolical Crafty Minty-Fresh Miss Litte.

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The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success by Andy AndrewsThe Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews. $ 2.99

From the Jacket Copy:

Only a few months ago, he was a successful executive. Now he’s a desperate man. But a divine adventure is about to unfold. Join David Ponder on an incredible journey that will help you discover the Seven Decisions for Success.

In the tradition of best-selling books by Og Mandino, The Traveler’s Gift is destined to become a classic.

From PW “Although Andrews writes from a Christian perspective, his overall message (trust that God is sovereign, but do your part in making your future happen) will ring true with a broad spectrum of inspirational readers. Some astute thinkers may be put off by the simplistic story line, but Andrews does an exemplary job at providing positive suggestions for overcoming life’s obstacles. “

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14 by Peter Clines14 by Peter Clines. $ 2.99

From the Jacket Copy:

Chosen by Audible.com as the best sci-fi novel of 2012!

Padlocked doors. Strange light fixtures. Mutant cockroaches.

There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment.

Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much.

At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s.

Because every room in this old Los Angeles brownstone has a mystery or two. Mysteries that stretch back over a hundred years. Some of them are in plain sight. Some are behind locked doors. And all together these mysteries could mean the end of Nate and his friends.

Or the end of everything…

Slow moving and no zombies but a huge great payoff says one reviewer. Another reviewer loved the story itself but felt the characters fell flat. A true science fiction book.

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Master of Love by Catherine LaRocheMaster of Love by Catherine LaRoche. $ 1.99

From the Jacket Copy:

Available on eBook—a sexy historical romance featuring a genteel book dealer who is commissioned to organize an impressive personal library in the home of London’s most notoriously seductive lord.

Dominick Avery, Viscount Rexton, has a brilliant mind, yet is so intoxicatingly handsome no one ever takes him seriously as the philosopher he longs to be. He cultivates a wicked reputation as Lord Adonis, Master of Love, until his uncle sends him an irresistible bequest of books, on the condition he accept also the prim librarian who comes with them.

Miss Callista Higginbotham struggles to support her quirky household as a rare book dealer and librarian, while tottering on a dangerous edge of genteel poverty. But she quickly finds herself in greater danger yet, as her newfound desire flares for the infuriatingly flirtatious lord. Dominick wants nothing more than to unleash his luscious new librarian from her straight-laced propriety. He’s learned, however, never to trust desire—let alone the consuming passion that soon bedevils him.

Both must learn not to judge a book by its cover. But when Callista discovers a plot against Dominick’s life and risks all to save him, they both learn that love is the one lesson that cannot be learned from books…

Set in the Victorian era, this is a full length book published via Pocket’s digital first arm. There are almost no reviews for this book. Catherine LaRoche is the pen name for Catherine Roach. One reviewer who had mixed feelings about the book really enjoyed the heroine but found the hero to be a bit of a whiner.

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Roselynde by Roberta GellisRoselynde by Roberta Gellis. $ Free.

From the Jacket Copy:

Alinor Devaux, is beautiful and very rich. She is also an orphan, but her grandparents had not left her defenseless. She has been trained to manage her estates and to rule her vassals. But then the old king dies and Alinor becomes the ward of Richard Coeur de Lion. Alinor knows that her safety and the well-being of her precious lands rests on her ability to make her warden, Sir Simon Lemagne, her willing slave.

Sir Simon has known many women, but never one like Alinor. He is an easy victim. But Alinor tumbles into love. Soon Sir Simon is the only man she will take as a husband. But Simon is no suitable match-he is poor and has no political power. The king would make no profit by permitting Simon to marry Alinor. In their struggle to be united despite the obstacles in their path, Lady Alinor and Sir Simon are swept from the Royal Court in England into King Richard’s Crusade, through the king’s conquest of Cyprus and into the Holy Land. They endure bloody battles and heartrending separations before Simon convinces King Richard to allow their love fruition in marriage.

In an era made for men, Alinor–mistress of Roselynde–is at no man’s mercy. Then she meets Simon, the battle-scarred knight whose passion and wit match her own. Their struggle to be united against the political obstacles in their path sweeps them from the royal court to a daring crusade in the Holy Land.

One reviewer said “If readers don’t like this one, there is no pleasing anyone.” Same reviewer said to read these in order and this is the first book in a series set during the period of King Richard and Prince John.

Free at Amazon and All Romance eBooks. 40% off at Kobo Books with bargainmoose40

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