Jan 30 2013
Daily Deals: A ballerina, a snow queen, and a man seeking revenge
Crash by Nicole Williams. $ 1.99
From the Jacket Copy:
Jude Ryder and Lucy Larson are this generation’s Romeo and Juliet: Explosive. Sizzling. Tragic.
A steamy summer encounter with bad boy Jude means trouble for Lucy. Her sights are set on becoming a ballerina, and she won’t let anything get in her way . . . except Jude.
He’s got a rap sheet, dangerous mood swings, and a name that’s been sighed, shouted, and cursed by who knows how many girls.
Jude’s a cancer, the kind of guy who’s fated to ruin the lives of girls like Lucy—and he tells her so.
But as rumors run rampant and reputations are destroyed, Lucy’s not listening to Jude’s warning. Is tragedy waiting in the wings? This racy romance is hot, hot, hot!
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The Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton. $ 2.99
From the Jacket Copy:
A timeless American classic rediscovered—an unforgettable saga of a heartland family
On a farm in western Missouri during the first half of the twentieth century, Matthew and Callie Soames create a life for themselves and raise four headstrong daughters. Jessica will break their hearts. Leonie will fall in love with the wrong man. Mary Jo will escape to New York. And wild child Mathy’s fate will be the family’s greatest tragedy. Over the decades they will love, deceive, comfort, forgive—and, ultimately, they will come to cherish all the more fiercely the bonds of love that hold the family together.
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The Revenge Affair by Susan Napier. $ 2.39 and up
From the Jacket Copy:
Joshua Wade was convinced that Regan was plotting to disrupt his wedding. Why else would she have agreed to organize the big day–when she clearly had a grudge against him? Regan had to admit there was unfinished business between them: a reckless one-night stand….
Regan wasn’t out for revenge, though she did have a hidden reason for getting close to Joshua’s family. Only she could never reveal her secret plans–not even when Joshua confessed his engagement was a sham and he wanted his ring on Regan’s finger!
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Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu. $ 1.99.
From the Jacket Copy:
Once upon a time, Hazel and Jack were best friends. But that was before he stopped talking to her and disappeared into a forest with a mysterious woman made of ice. Now it’s up to Hazel to go in after him. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” Breadcrumbs is a story of the struggle to hold on, and the things we leave behind.
I’m always on the look out for books to buy for the tot. The School Library Journal says: “There are also references to both classic and modern fantasy tales, showing that all are related. The underlying theme of friendship that is constant and true, sacrifice, and choosing reality over fantasy is beautifully written. Kirby Heyborne reads without background noises or musical embellishment, allowing the story to stand on its own so that listeners can enjoy its rich language and gentle messages.”
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Jan 30, 2013 @ 14:35:28
ZOMG everybody, buy Breadcrumbs right the bleep now. It’s gorgeous.
Jan 30, 2013 @ 14:40:18
The first five books in Bella Andre’s ‘Sullivan’ series are currently $0.99 each at Amazon & Kobo (and maybe elsewhere). The eighth book in the series will be out on March 5th ($4.99).
Jan 30, 2013 @ 15:40:47
I don’t normally blame blurbs on the author, but since this one was self-published I’ll go ahead.
The tagline
followed by a plot description which, if it corresponded to ANY Shakespearian couple, would probably best fit Falstaff and Prince Hal (although little enough of that) ?
This provides a STRONG hint that I’ll find the story inside to be shallow, cliched, and borderline illiterate.
However, ditto on the love for BREADCRUMBS — although if “the tot” is much younger than ten or so, you might want to read along; there is some strong scary stuff in there, and a decidedly bittersweet ending.
Jan 30, 2013 @ 16:00:33
Sold on “The Revenge Affair”.
Jan 30, 2013 @ 16:16:39
Crash was actually bought by Harper Collins – not that it matters much, as I’ve heard bad things about it regardless. The sad part is that those NA tropes, while ridiculous, can be entertaining if done by the right person. From what I gather, Crash really isn’t one of those cases.
Sold on Breadcrumbs, though. I’ve wanted this book for ages, but never got around to acquiring a copy.
Jan 30, 2013 @ 18:22:59
Thanks for including the occasional children’s book. I just bought Breadcrumbs for my daughter.
Jan 30, 2013 @ 20:18:35
@Brian:
The vouchercodes40 works on these books you can have them for $.59 at Kobo.
Jan 31, 2013 @ 09:55:35
@CHH: Yes, a great deal. Don’t forget that code is supposed to expire today.