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Love story between a female doctor (Ryan) and a heavenly angel (Cage). When Cage finds out that he can be seen by Ryan, he longs to give up his immortality to become human.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
City of Angels - KFMOD
I'll never forget the first time I saw City of Angels. I was with a bunch of my high school friends at my best friend's sweet sixteen slumber party. Not only was the movie wonderful, but it always reminds me of those fun times my friends and I had. If you love romance, you will love this movie. It's about the ultimate sacrifice and is just a beautiful love story.
City of Angels (1998)
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Love story between a female doctor (Ryan) and a heavenly angel (Cage). When Cage finds out that he can be seen by Ryan, he longs to give up his immortality to become human.
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At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon - KBOD
$12.99 (3/25/2012)
This is one of my favorite books of all time and a wonderful beginning to a great series. Jan Karon lures you in with a great story line and keeps you hooked with well developed characters that you can't help but love.
It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's sixty years old. Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich comedy about ordinary people and their ordinary lives.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
The Dulcie O'Neil Set by H.P. Mallory - AWESOME DEAL!
$2.99
This is an absolutely steal! You're saving $6 off the set by buying them all together. I have read all the books in the series and am anxiously awaiting the release of the 4th book. If you love paranormal romance, you must get this set!
Book 1: To Kill A Warlock:
The murder of a dark arts warlock.
A shape-shifting, ravenous creature on the loose.
A devilishly handsome stranger sent to investigate.
Sometimes working law enforcement for the Netherworld is a real bitch.
Dulcie O’Neil is a fairy. And not the type to frolic in gardens. She’s a Regulator—a law-enforcement agent who monitors the creatures of the Netherworld to keep them from wreaking havoc in the mortal world.
When a warlock is murdered and Dulcie was the last person to see him alive, she must uncover the truth before she’s either deported back to the Netherworld, or she becomes the next victim.
Enter Knight Vander, a sinfully attractive investigator sent from the Netherworld to work the case with Dulcie.
Between battling her attraction to her self-appointed partner, keeping a sadomasochistic demon in check, and fending off the advances of a sexy and powerful vampire, Dulcie’s got her hands full.
As the body count increases, Dulcie finds herself battling dark magic, reconnoitering in S&M clubs and suffering the greatest of all betrayals.
Book 2: A Tale of Two Goblins:
A Dreamstalker— a creature that stalks and kills its victims in sleep.
A fairy in law enforcement determined to stop him.
A potions smuggler who possesses something she wants.
A vampire with his own agenda.
And a partner who couldn’t possibly be sexier or more frustrating.
Dulcie O’Neil is a fairy working in law enforcement for the Netherworld.
When Knight Vander approaches her with a case regarding comatose victims, she agrees to help him, imagining the most difficult part will be combatting her attraction to him.
But, what Dulcie isn’t betting on is the fact that the case becomes personal when she learns all the victims are somehow linked to her.
When her best friend falls victim to the Dreamstalker, Dulcie must do everything in her power to ensure her friend’s survival, including associating with criminals and accepting the fact that desperate times do definitely call for desperate measures.
Book 3: Great Hexpectations
A misunderstanding turned deadly.
A fairy in law enforcement who won't stop until the truth is uncovered.
A vampire who seems to be her ally but appearances can be deceiving.
And a partner who would put his own life on the line to defend hers.
Dulcie O'Neil knows she's at fault for failing to arrest a wanted criminal but when her partner gets pinned for the crime, she'll stop at nothing to ensure his innocence.
What Dulcie isn't planning on is a trip to the infamous Netherworld where chaos rules.
Between battling the affections of a mysterious vampire, protecting herself from monsters and ensuring the innocence of the one man who would die for her, Dulcie's trip to the Netherworld isn't sunshine and strawberry daiquiris.
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5 Free Kindle Books in Paranormal Romance
Because it's such a favorite, here are five more free kindle books in paranormal romance. Remember they may only be free for a short time.
Her Shadow Warrior by McKenna Chase
Dariun Lethos, shadow guard from the realm of Shadow Warriors, has been sent to protect the beautiful mortal, Elena Ricci, during the cycle of the Blue Moon from the rogue shadow guard who is after her ‘life force’. The beautiful human he’s been sent to protect stirs his passion like no other. An unexpected complication that could put his mission in jeopardy.
The shadowy figure that comes to Elena's rescue on the moonlit beach both frightens and arouses her. She tries to convince herself that the dark, sexy warrior exists only in her dreams, but his sensual touch soon convinces her otherwise.
What price is Dariun willing to pay to save the only female to ever touch his heart? And will Elena's past keep her from trusting Dariun completely, leaving her vulnerable to the Rogue Shadow determined to steal her 'life force'?
A Chance for Charity by S.L. Baum
If you live LONG enough... love (and danger) will find you.
A new family has just arrived in the isolated mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. Welcome the Johnstons - Jason (a doctor), Rachel (a designer), and their niece Emily (a current High School Senior).
Emily has lived the life of a quiet loner in the past, trying to go unnoticed. But with Telluride being such a small and welcoming town, she finds a group of friends at school almost immediately. When Emily meets Link (another new transplant in town) her world turns upside down. She doesn't understand why she feels a magnetic pull toward him, or why she unknowingly lets her guard down around him. Link is just as confused by his own need to be with her.
Emily knows she is playing with fire. She should be doing whatever she can to keep herself isolated, to keep Link from getting too close. Danger has a way of finding Emily's family - that is what keeps them on the move. They arrive in a new town every few years - it is safer that way.
Because... Emily isn't really Emily... her real name is Charity - and Charity has an even bigger secret. Charity and her family are not like other people, they have "skills" that mere mortals cannot begin to comprehend.
Before long, Charity is struggling with the reality that her two lives are coming closer to each other with each passing day. Soon Link will find himself wrapped in a supernatural world that he never knew existed - and discover that mortals are not the only beings that walk this earth.
BAIT by Annie Nicholas
Live bait makes all the difference.
Sent on a mission to lure Budapest’s vampire Overlord into a trap, Connie Bence is instead caught red-handed by the dark Casanova.
Her employer has concrete proof of the dubious leader’s misdeeds but she is surprised when this ruthless killer, Rurik, offers her protection and rescues her from his own kind. It plants seeds of doubt in her mind and she begins to question his guilt.
Now she is thrown into his world where blackmail determines her every move and where she must betray those she cares about or let them die. The stakes are high. She either puts her trust in Rurik or leads him to his execution.
Love or life.
Something Wicked This Way Comes, Part 1 by Amileigh D'Lecoire
Three powerful Demons battle for control of middle earth in a centuries old struggle to exist.
Tinnea, the most ancient of the three, recently released from the pits of hell after being locked away by Moradieb for crimes against creation - He seeks to claim his unsuspecting bride and fill her with his seed until she gives him the promised son of prophesy, a Demon who will unite the underworld and finally enslave the fractured souls of middle earth for all eternity. Tinnea is determined to see his demon brethren placed upon the thrones of the heaven’s to rule over all Creation and will hunt relentlessly for Moradeib’s spawn for the promise of power that runs thick in her veins. He knows the truth of who and what her mother was, and knows that hers is a power more ancient and dark than any of them could ever have imagined.
Saldir, a sadistically perverse Incubus who feeds from the willing and unwilling alike with indiscriminate need - His insatiable thirst has left him with few followers, his lecherous, murderous greed legendary. His power continues to weaken with each passing year as he allows his hunger to destroy him, unable to find those who would willingly come to his bed and allow him to feed for fear of losing their very souls. It is only a matter of time before he is forced to abdicate his territories and serve his more powerful enemy or forfeit his soul. Could it be that the discovery of Moradeib’s spawn will finally re-awaken the former glory of his early days and give him the strength he needs to claim Moradeib’s territories for his own at last?
Moradeib, a cunningly seductive Incubus who currently controls the Southern districts and outer realms where the undead serve - The most powerful of the three ruling demons, he believes their kind should coax desire and feed only from the willing. His eager lovers on middle earth number in the hundreds of thousands; hungry, lustful souls who welcome him into their dreams and give willingly of their energies, responding to his practiced caresses as he seduces the truth of their hidden desires and brings them to life. Captivated by the sensual witch, Solange, he keeps her close as his favored concubine and cherished consort, aided by her undying loyalty in recruiting those who would serve him, body and soul. He has only one goal – defeat the vile Saldir once and for all and force him into servitude, claiming the pathetic demon’s scant power for his own and ridding middle earth of his deceptive seductions once and for all.
And each will seek the powerful blood of Moradeib’s daughter for their own, believing she is the key to victory. As she and her new lover begin to unravel the mystery of who she is, discovering the truth of her parentage as her powers slowly come to life, they find themselves plunged into a deadly battle for her very soul. It will be up to them to discover a path to balance between their world and that of the powerful incubi, working with Moradeib to defeat Saldir and Tinnea once and for all that they might create a doorway between their world and the next; a world of secret, carnal desires, where mankind and those who draw life from the whispered sins of their heated pleasures might co-exist.
WARNING: GRAPHIC SEXUAL CONTENT AND VIOLENCE - 18+
Dreams Fall Down Betrothed by Blood by Tabitha Summers
At seventeen, Statia never gave much thought to evil that roamed the night. Besides fighting an occasional demon, her only problems are school assignments and a jealous ex-boyfriend who refuses to stay out of her new relationship. When things get rough, a fallen angel of a warrior pledges his help. Payment required? She'll have to leave everything behind.
Somewhere in the darkest of nights, a Fae Prince hunts for Statia. Blood bonded at birth, he has an epic need only she can fill. When forced into seclusion after his father's murder, his only option is to walk the corridors of her dreams and send his Master Warrior to bring her home. However, Prince Rayne is not the only male who wants her... Approximately 254 pages
Dariun Lethos, shadow guard from the realm of Shadow Warriors, has been sent to protect the beautiful mortal, Elena Ricci, during the cycle of the Blue Moon from the rogue shadow guard who is after her ‘life force’. The beautiful human he’s been sent to protect stirs his passion like no other. An unexpected complication that could put his mission in jeopardy.
The shadowy figure that comes to Elena's rescue on the moonlit beach both frightens and arouses her. She tries to convince herself that the dark, sexy warrior exists only in her dreams, but his sensual touch soon convinces her otherwise.
What price is Dariun willing to pay to save the only female to ever touch his heart? And will Elena's past keep her from trusting Dariun completely, leaving her vulnerable to the Rogue Shadow determined to steal her 'life force'?
If you live LONG enough... love (and danger) will find you.
A new family has just arrived in the isolated mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. Welcome the Johnstons - Jason (a doctor), Rachel (a designer), and their niece Emily (a current High School Senior).
Emily has lived the life of a quiet loner in the past, trying to go unnoticed. But with Telluride being such a small and welcoming town, she finds a group of friends at school almost immediately. When Emily meets Link (another new transplant in town) her world turns upside down. She doesn't understand why she feels a magnetic pull toward him, or why she unknowingly lets her guard down around him. Link is just as confused by his own need to be with her.
Emily knows she is playing with fire. She should be doing whatever she can to keep herself isolated, to keep Link from getting too close. Danger has a way of finding Emily's family - that is what keeps them on the move. They arrive in a new town every few years - it is safer that way.
Because... Emily isn't really Emily... her real name is Charity - and Charity has an even bigger secret. Charity and her family are not like other people, they have "skills" that mere mortals cannot begin to comprehend.
Before long, Charity is struggling with the reality that her two lives are coming closer to each other with each passing day. Soon Link will find himself wrapped in a supernatural world that he never knew existed - and discover that mortals are not the only beings that walk this earth.
Live bait makes all the difference.
Sent on a mission to lure Budapest’s vampire Overlord into a trap, Connie Bence is instead caught red-handed by the dark Casanova.
Her employer has concrete proof of the dubious leader’s misdeeds but she is surprised when this ruthless killer, Rurik, offers her protection and rescues her from his own kind. It plants seeds of doubt in her mind and she begins to question his guilt.
Now she is thrown into his world where blackmail determines her every move and where she must betray those she cares about or let them die. The stakes are high. She either puts her trust in Rurik or leads him to his execution.
Love or life.
Something Wicked This Way Comes, Part 1 by Amileigh D'Lecoire
Three powerful Demons battle for control of middle earth in a centuries old struggle to exist.
Tinnea, the most ancient of the three, recently released from the pits of hell after being locked away by Moradieb for crimes against creation - He seeks to claim his unsuspecting bride and fill her with his seed until she gives him the promised son of prophesy, a Demon who will unite the underworld and finally enslave the fractured souls of middle earth for all eternity. Tinnea is determined to see his demon brethren placed upon the thrones of the heaven’s to rule over all Creation and will hunt relentlessly for Moradeib’s spawn for the promise of power that runs thick in her veins. He knows the truth of who and what her mother was, and knows that hers is a power more ancient and dark than any of them could ever have imagined.
Saldir, a sadistically perverse Incubus who feeds from the willing and unwilling alike with indiscriminate need - His insatiable thirst has left him with few followers, his lecherous, murderous greed legendary. His power continues to weaken with each passing year as he allows his hunger to destroy him, unable to find those who would willingly come to his bed and allow him to feed for fear of losing their very souls. It is only a matter of time before he is forced to abdicate his territories and serve his more powerful enemy or forfeit his soul. Could it be that the discovery of Moradeib’s spawn will finally re-awaken the former glory of his early days and give him the strength he needs to claim Moradeib’s territories for his own at last?
Moradeib, a cunningly seductive Incubus who currently controls the Southern districts and outer realms where the undead serve - The most powerful of the three ruling demons, he believes their kind should coax desire and feed only from the willing. His eager lovers on middle earth number in the hundreds of thousands; hungry, lustful souls who welcome him into their dreams and give willingly of their energies, responding to his practiced caresses as he seduces the truth of their hidden desires and brings them to life. Captivated by the sensual witch, Solange, he keeps her close as his favored concubine and cherished consort, aided by her undying loyalty in recruiting those who would serve him, body and soul. He has only one goal – defeat the vile Saldir once and for all and force him into servitude, claiming the pathetic demon’s scant power for his own and ridding middle earth of his deceptive seductions once and for all.
And each will seek the powerful blood of Moradeib’s daughter for their own, believing she is the key to victory. As she and her new lover begin to unravel the mystery of who she is, discovering the truth of her parentage as her powers slowly come to life, they find themselves plunged into a deadly battle for her very soul. It will be up to them to discover a path to balance between their world and that of the powerful incubi, working with Moradeib to defeat Saldir and Tinnea once and for all that they might create a doorway between their world and the next; a world of secret, carnal desires, where mankind and those who draw life from the whispered sins of their heated pleasures might co-exist.
WARNING: GRAPHIC SEXUAL CONTENT AND VIOLENCE - 18+
At seventeen, Statia never gave much thought to evil that roamed the night. Besides fighting an occasional demon, her only problems are school assignments and a jealous ex-boyfriend who refuses to stay out of her new relationship. When things get rough, a fallen angel of a warrior pledges his help. Payment required? She'll have to leave everything behind.
Somewhere in the darkest of nights, a Fae Prince hunts for Statia. Blood bonded at birth, he has an epic need only she can fill. When forced into seclusion after his father's murder, his only option is to walk the corridors of her dreams and send his Master Warrior to bring her home. However, Prince Rayne is not the only male who wants her... Approximately 254 pages
The Lake House - KFMOD
I've never been a fan of Keanu Reeves. Well, unless you count when I was 6 and watched Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures.....Anyway, I thought The Lake House starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock might be lacking, but I was so wrong. This has to be one of the best romances of all time. If you love paranormal romance, you will love this movie.
The Lake House (2006)
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A lonely doctor who once occupied an unusual lakeside home begins exchanging love letters with its newest resident, a frustrated architect.
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A lonely doctor who once occupied an unusual lakeside home begins exchanging love letters with its newest resident, a frustrated architect.
A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister - KBOD
$7.99 (3/24/2012)
This is another gem I stumbled upon in a thrift store and absolutely feel in love with. This book has all the elements of a wonderful paranormal romance and, I'll warn you, it has several spine-tingling sex scenes. I highly recommend this book for vampire lovers and give it 5 out 5 stars.
Joy Randall's Top 5 Tips for Vampire Hunters:
- Location, location, location. Vampires won't be caught dead (ha!) in places like discos, ten-minute lube shops, or Switzerland. Remember, if you wouldn't be there, neither would a bloodsucker.
- Trust your eyes. You know the handsome, annoyingly arrogant, self-assured man in the shadows with long hair and a cleft in his chin? He's your vampire.
- No matter how tempting it might be, do not "accidentally" acquire a paper cut on your finger and suggest your vampire kiss it to make it better.
- Play it cool. Don't offer to accompany your prince of the night on the talk-show circuit, and whatever you do, don't offer him your heart!
- Most of all, remember: being a vampire is nothing to laugh about.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - KFMOD
It doesn't get more magical than Harry Potter. The first Harry Potter movie was actually an exception to the rule in that it was just as good as the book. Relive this classic with your family this evening.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
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Based on the wildly popular J.K. Rowling's book about a young boy who, on his eleventh birthday, discovers that he is the orphaned boy of two powerful wizards and has unique magical powers of his own.
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Based on the wildly popular J.K. Rowling's book about a young boy who, on his eleventh birthday, discovers that he is the orphaned boy of two powerful wizards and has unique magical powers of his own.
5 Free Kindle Books About Magic
The stories of far away lands and mythical creatures is something that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. The following books are sure to please young adults and adults as well. Remember that these books may only be free for a short time.
Guided by a Gypsy by Leslie Ramsey
Lilly’s life is turned upside down when she wakes up to discover her boyfriend doesn’t know who she is. Her past has caught up with her present and she is forced to reconnect with her family to save him. But first, she must gain an ally in his womanizing childhood friend.
Rich was content with his life of rotating women. Unfortunately for him, his life takes a drastic turn when the girl he’s secretly fawning over shows up at his house in tears. Now he’s forced to sacrifice his desires to save his best friend.
The clock is ticking and if Lilly and Rich don’t find a way to get along they just may lose everything.
Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson
16 year old Eden Matthews has been in and out of private schools for the last two years. She can't seem to stop herself from closing them down. Kingsley is her last chance to finish high school and the last private school willing to accept her. She is focused on just getting through graduation until she realizes Kingsley is not like the other private schools she's been to. The students may be different, but so is she. And after meeting Kiran Kendrick, the boy who won't leave her alone and seems to be the source of all her problems, she is suddenly in a world that feels more make-believe than reality. To top it off, she is being hunted by men who want to kill Kiran and her best friend Lilly is taken away to a foreign prison. Eden finds herself right in the middle of an ancient war, threatening everything she loves. She alone has to find a way to save her best friend and the boy who has captivated her heart. Reckless is an intricate story about mystery, adventure, magic and forbidden love. Eden Matthews is an unlikely heroine determined to save the world and be with her one, true love before it's too late.
Delver Magic Book I by Jeff Inlo
A rolling tremor passes through the land of Uton signaling the return of long absent magic as well as an ancient evil. Ryson Acumen, purebred delver, learns the Sphere of Ingar, a talisman that captured all magical energy long ago, is free from its tomb in Sanctum Mountain. As violent, evil creatures return to shred every notion of reality, the sphere gains awareness and chooses to spew corrupted magical power to obliterate all life.
The sphere must be destroyed but it rests within Sanctum, a hollow mountain with a single path to its center. The way remains defended by devices crafted long ago, forged by members of each race to thwart entry into the inner core. Those that wish to defeat the sphere must not only overcome these barriers, they must conquer the mistrust which has flourished during the long period of separation. Human, elf, dwarf, algor and delver must reunite to face the secrets of the ages that once undone will change their lives forever.
The Wicked Heroine by Jasmine Giacomo
The Cult of Dzur i'Oth wants its magical tome back. They can’t rule the world without it.
The only person who knows how to destroy the twisted tome is Meena, a testy heroine who accidentally inherited immortality from the tome’s pages centuries ago. Long turned to cynicism by the petty whims of mortals, she’s secretive and brusque, dragging her young companions into mortal danger without a second thought.
Yet the magical reach of the cult leader, the Hand of Power, is long. Even from the far side of the world, he causes chaos and death in order to retrieve the key to the tome’s magical prison.
A glorified librarian, a substitute prince and a secret-wielding swordsman must resolve their interpersonal conflicts in order to aid Meena in her quest. But when the Shanallar makes an unexpected sacrifice halfway to their goal, can they carry on without her? Or is the world doomed to enslavement at the hands of a magic-wielding madman?
The Ringwood Tree by M.S. Stanley
So begins the wonderful journey of schoolboy Thomas Trenham who, together with his sister Cassie, stumbles headlong into a weird land and an even weirder adventure.
Sinister forces from the past have emerged in modern day Britain unwittingly unleashed by Thomas's grandfather. Dangerous creatures patrol the depths of the mighty Ringwood forest in which Tom and Cassie face the terrible inventions of a cunning villain.
Magic, mayhem and mystery fill every page as Tom and Cassie (with the help of their very peculiar guide) find themselves deep in the heat of a deadly battle.
It is a battle to return home.
It is a battle to save their family.
It is a battle they cannot afford to lose.
Lilly’s life is turned upside down when she wakes up to discover her boyfriend doesn’t know who she is. Her past has caught up with her present and she is forced to reconnect with her family to save him. But first, she must gain an ally in his womanizing childhood friend.
Rich was content with his life of rotating women. Unfortunately for him, his life takes a drastic turn when the girl he’s secretly fawning over shows up at his house in tears. Now he’s forced to sacrifice his desires to save his best friend.
The clock is ticking and if Lilly and Rich don’t find a way to get along they just may lose everything.
16 year old Eden Matthews has been in and out of private schools for the last two years. She can't seem to stop herself from closing them down. Kingsley is her last chance to finish high school and the last private school willing to accept her. She is focused on just getting through graduation until she realizes Kingsley is not like the other private schools she's been to. The students may be different, but so is she. And after meeting Kiran Kendrick, the boy who won't leave her alone and seems to be the source of all her problems, she is suddenly in a world that feels more make-believe than reality. To top it off, she is being hunted by men who want to kill Kiran and her best friend Lilly is taken away to a foreign prison. Eden finds herself right in the middle of an ancient war, threatening everything she loves. She alone has to find a way to save her best friend and the boy who has captivated her heart. Reckless is an intricate story about mystery, adventure, magic and forbidden love. Eden Matthews is an unlikely heroine determined to save the world and be with her one, true love before it's too late.
A rolling tremor passes through the land of Uton signaling the return of long absent magic as well as an ancient evil. Ryson Acumen, purebred delver, learns the Sphere of Ingar, a talisman that captured all magical energy long ago, is free from its tomb in Sanctum Mountain. As violent, evil creatures return to shred every notion of reality, the sphere gains awareness and chooses to spew corrupted magical power to obliterate all life.
The sphere must be destroyed but it rests within Sanctum, a hollow mountain with a single path to its center. The way remains defended by devices crafted long ago, forged by members of each race to thwart entry into the inner core. Those that wish to defeat the sphere must not only overcome these barriers, they must conquer the mistrust which has flourished during the long period of separation. Human, elf, dwarf, algor and delver must reunite to face the secrets of the ages that once undone will change their lives forever.
The Cult of Dzur i'Oth wants its magical tome back. They can’t rule the world without it.
The only person who knows how to destroy the twisted tome is Meena, a testy heroine who accidentally inherited immortality from the tome’s pages centuries ago. Long turned to cynicism by the petty whims of mortals, she’s secretive and brusque, dragging her young companions into mortal danger without a second thought.
Yet the magical reach of the cult leader, the Hand of Power, is long. Even from the far side of the world, he causes chaos and death in order to retrieve the key to the tome’s magical prison.
A glorified librarian, a substitute prince and a secret-wielding swordsman must resolve their interpersonal conflicts in order to aid Meena in her quest. But when the Shanallar makes an unexpected sacrifice halfway to their goal, can they carry on without her? Or is the world doomed to enslavement at the hands of a magic-wielding madman?
So begins the wonderful journey of schoolboy Thomas Trenham who, together with his sister Cassie, stumbles headlong into a weird land and an even weirder adventure.
Sinister forces from the past have emerged in modern day Britain unwittingly unleashed by Thomas's grandfather. Dangerous creatures patrol the depths of the mighty Ringwood forest in which Tom and Cassie face the terrible inventions of a cunning villain.
Magic, mayhem and mystery fill every page as Tom and Cassie (with the help of their very peculiar guide) find themselves deep in the heat of a deadly battle.
It is a battle to return home.
It is a battle to save their family.
It is a battle they cannot afford to lose.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wolf - KFMOD
Okay, I'll admit it. I had a thing for Jack Nicholson when I was younger and absolutely LOVED this movie. The chemistry between Nicholson and Pfeiffer was wonderful and the story wasn't your same old werewolf tale. This is a must for anyone that loves loves werewolves or Jack Nicholson.
Wolf
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A mild-mannered book editor (Jack Nicholson) bitten by a wolf goes for the throat of all who have betrayed him. Michelle Pfeiffer co-stars.
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A mild-mannered book editor (Jack Nicholson) bitten by a wolf goes for the throat of all who have betrayed him. Michelle Pfeiffer co-stars.
5 Free Kindle Books About Werewolves
I think werewolves have to be one of my favorite paranormal creatures. Today's collection contains horror and fantasy novels sure to add interest to your Kindle book collection. Remember that these books may only be free for a limited time.
Shifter, P.I. by Bonnie Dee
A private eye. His hardnosed secretary. A dastardly cult and a werewolf curse. If you like your mysteries noir, Shifter, P.I. is for you.
New Orleans detective, Rick Plazier is hired by a client to look into her possibly cheating husband. In an effort to prove her investigative skills, Rick’s receptionist, Amy Chang agrees to follow the same woman on behalf of her untrusting husband. Working from opposite sides, Amy and Rick uncover much more than a case of faithless spouses. A deadly paranormal society plans to hold an auction of human beings and one or the other of their clients may be a target.
Amy’s disappearance prompts Rick to finally come to terms with his shapeshifting curse and use his wolf aspect to track and rescue her. But will the pair acknowledge their constant arguing is due to mutual attraction and will they move from bickering into bed?
Night of Wolves by David Dalglish
"The humans are weak. Their skin is soft, and their minds dull from years of safety. We are the vicious. We are the destroyers. Come the full moon, when our goddess watches our victory, we will taste of their blood!"
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Wolf-men, savage creatures given humanoid form in an ancient war, mass along the Gihon River. Led by their packleader Redclaw, they seek to cross the river and claim a land of their own, slaughtering those that would stand in their way. Two paladins, Jerico of the god Ashhur, and Darius of the god Karak, must helm the desperate defense against the invasion. Their friendship will be tested as their gods resume an unending war, and their very faiths call for the death of the other. Together, friend or foe, they must face Redclaw's horde.
Feral Collection by E.C. Belikov
The Feral Collection is a trio of short horror stories.
Feral—Wesley is a twenty something country boy who has recently began shapeshifting into a werewolf. As he loses control, and the victims of his killing spree add up, Missy, a girl from his home town becomes his last connection to humanity. When a mysterious group of men show up to hunt him can he figure out what is happening in time to save them both?
Dream A Little Dream—when a nightmare feels completely real and repeats itself over and over again, how does one tell where it ends and reality begins? This is the fictional version of what was almost a true story, about the night I realized how tenuous and fragile the grasp of reality can be.
Собака (pronounced Sabaka)—is the tale of Tamara, a young woman who’s career as a technician has forced her away from the safety of the only place she’s ever known—a massive underground city built to keep its residents alive after global thermal-nuclear war. She and a small team must venture into Outworld, the wasteland left by humanity’s forefathers, in an effort to repair a field of windmills that play a vital role in powering the city. But Outworld is the place where monsters of myth live and a growing suspicion warns her that one of her companions may be worse than the creatures in childhood stories.
WereWoof by Norm Cowie
When their friend Erin is taken by vampires, Trug and his friends strike an uneasy truce with a pack of werewolves to find the pointy tooth villains and save her. Everything unravels when the werewolves betray them, Nevin and Trug are converted into weredogs and their bat goes missing.
Now the two weredogs have to use their newfound powers of Kibbles and Bits to battle turncoat werewolves and bloodsucking demons without the benefit of opposable thumbs.
Bewitching the Werewolf by Caroline Hanson
When witch for hire, Megan Stephens, is assigned to help the local werewolf pack leader find a mate, she thinks the job will be easy. Get in, get him up and get gone. But when she meets Zack Connor, she realizes her future might have a lot more dog jokes in it than she ever imagined.
This is a short story-- approximately 40 pages in length-- and includes an excerpt from Love is Darkness, the first book in the Valerie Dearborn series.
**Please be aware that this book contains sex. And not in a fade-to-black-sort-of-way but an-OMG-that's-in-public-sort-of-way**
A private eye. His hardnosed secretary. A dastardly cult and a werewolf curse. If you like your mysteries noir, Shifter, P.I. is for you.
New Orleans detective, Rick Plazier is hired by a client to look into her possibly cheating husband. In an effort to prove her investigative skills, Rick’s receptionist, Amy Chang agrees to follow the same woman on behalf of her untrusting husband. Working from opposite sides, Amy and Rick uncover much more than a case of faithless spouses. A deadly paranormal society plans to hold an auction of human beings and one or the other of their clients may be a target.
Amy’s disappearance prompts Rick to finally come to terms with his shapeshifting curse and use his wolf aspect to track and rescue her. But will the pair acknowledge their constant arguing is due to mutual attraction and will they move from bickering into bed?
"The humans are weak. Their skin is soft, and their minds dull from years of safety. We are the vicious. We are the destroyers. Come the full moon, when our goddess watches our victory, we will taste of their blood!"
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Wolf-men, savage creatures given humanoid form in an ancient war, mass along the Gihon River. Led by their packleader Redclaw, they seek to cross the river and claim a land of their own, slaughtering those that would stand in their way. Two paladins, Jerico of the god Ashhur, and Darius of the god Karak, must helm the desperate defense against the invasion. Their friendship will be tested as their gods resume an unending war, and their very faiths call for the death of the other. Together, friend or foe, they must face Redclaw's horde.
The Feral Collection is a trio of short horror stories.
Feral—Wesley is a twenty something country boy who has recently began shapeshifting into a werewolf. As he loses control, and the victims of his killing spree add up, Missy, a girl from his home town becomes his last connection to humanity. When a mysterious group of men show up to hunt him can he figure out what is happening in time to save them both?
Dream A Little Dream—when a nightmare feels completely real and repeats itself over and over again, how does one tell where it ends and reality begins? This is the fictional version of what was almost a true story, about the night I realized how tenuous and fragile the grasp of reality can be.
Собака (pronounced Sabaka)—is the tale of Tamara, a young woman who’s career as a technician has forced her away from the safety of the only place she’s ever known—a massive underground city built to keep its residents alive after global thermal-nuclear war. She and a small team must venture into Outworld, the wasteland left by humanity’s forefathers, in an effort to repair a field of windmills that play a vital role in powering the city. But Outworld is the place where monsters of myth live and a growing suspicion warns her that one of her companions may be worse than the creatures in childhood stories.
When their friend Erin is taken by vampires, Trug and his friends strike an uneasy truce with a pack of werewolves to find the pointy tooth villains and save her. Everything unravels when the werewolves betray them, Nevin and Trug are converted into weredogs and their bat goes missing.
Now the two weredogs have to use their newfound powers of Kibbles and Bits to battle turncoat werewolves and bloodsucking demons without the benefit of opposable thumbs.
When witch for hire, Megan Stephens, is assigned to help the local werewolf pack leader find a mate, she thinks the job will be easy. Get in, get him up and get gone. But when she meets Zack Connor, she realizes her future might have a lot more dog jokes in it than she ever imagined.
This is a short story-- approximately 40 pages in length-- and includes an excerpt from Love is Darkness, the first book in the Valerie Dearborn series.
**Please be aware that this book contains sex. And not in a fade-to-black-sort-of-way but an-OMG-that's-in-public-sort-of-way**
ParaNorman: Extended Free Preview Pre-Order Now!
I couldn't help but be intrigued by the upcoming movie ParaNorman, which is set to release on August 17. However, long before the movie comes out, you can read the adventures in this free preview, which release on May 8. The book is normally $15.99, but for a limited time you can pre-order ParaNorman for free and it will be delivered to your Kindle on the release date.
ParaNorman: Extended Free Preview by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
In a quaint New England town with a history of witches and pilgrims, misunderstood eleven-year-old Norman Babcock can see and talk to ghosts. No one believes him, of course-everyone just thinks he's weird (including his parents). But when a folktale of a witch who cursed her accusers turns out to be true, it's up to Norman to save the town from pilgrim zombies! In addition to the zombies, he'll have to take on a very angry witch, an annoying sidekick, his boy-crazy teenage sister, and dozens of moronic grown-ups who get in his way. This young ghoul whisperer finds his paranormal talents pushed to their otherworldly limits in this hilarious and spooky adventure!
Featuring gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations and a story beyond what you'll see in the film, this novel is sure to delight!
In a quaint New England town with a history of witches and pilgrims, misunderstood eleven-year-old Norman Babcock can see and talk to ghosts. No one believes him, of course-everyone just thinks he's weird (including his parents). But when a folktale of a witch who cursed her accusers turns out to be true, it's up to Norman to save the town from pilgrim zombies! In addition to the zombies, he'll have to take on a very angry witch, an annoying sidekick, his boy-crazy teenage sister, and dozens of moronic grown-ups who get in his way. This young ghoul whisperer finds his paranormal talents pushed to their otherworldly limits in this hilarious and spooky adventure!
Featuring gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations and a story beyond what you'll see in the film, this novel is sure to delight!
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke - KBOD
$7.91 (3/22/2012)
Yes, this book is meant for children and young adults ages 10-15, but who cares?! This book is absolutely awesome. If you've seen the movie, forget everything you saw. The movie was good, but the book is a thousand times better. A must for anyone who loves fantasy.
One cruel night, Meggie's father reads aloud from a book called INKHEART-- and an evil ruler escapes the boundaries of fiction and lands in their living room. Suddenly, Meggie is smack in the middle of the kind of adventure she has only read about in books. Meggie must learn to harness the magic that has conjured this nightmare. For only she can change the course of the story that has changed her life forever.
This is INKHEART--a timeless tale about books, about imagination, about life. Dare to read it aloud.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
5 Free Kindle Books in Comedy
We all love a good laugh and these books are sure to have you LOLing. Just remember that they may only be free for a short time, so don't wait too long!
Women Are Better Than Men: Written by the Male Chauvinist Pig (Who's Better) by Kevin Guest
Ladies, have you ever wanted to get back at your husband for his chauvinistic views? Well this woman has! In the most productive manor (as only a woman could do), I have changed my husbands password to Star Trek online and forced him to write this book. Feel free to laugh at his pathetic views on women; then critique his changed and enlightened mind as he realizes how the female mind and body is superior to the male.
Milkshake by Joanna Weiss
When she tries to feed her baby in an art museum, new mother Lauren Bruce suffers a wardrobe malfunction -- and becomes the "Joe the Plumber" of the breastfeeding wars. A sexy politician, running for Massachusetts governor, enlists Lauren to help her win the women's vote. Breastfeeding advocates, who call themselves the BOOBs, want to make her a true believer. And a group called the MOMs -- for "Mothers on Modesty" -- wants everyone to cover up. Now, Lauren has to decide where she stands, all while dealing with political rallies, breast pumps, talk show hosts, perfect-mommy friends, and post-baby sex.
Zombies! by Lelanthran Krishna Manickum
Zombies are people too …
Meet George. With his neighbours out for his blood, his coworkers after his hide and his ex-wife going in for the kill, George has had a really bad start to his day. It gets worse when the Zombie apocalypse happens, and people whom he has never even met actually do want to find out what his spleen tastes like (chicken, most likely, everything does, eventually, and with enough mayo). Now that everyone he knows has turned into flesh-eating monsters (well …. except for his ex-wife; she was always a tad blood-thirsty anyway), what’s a man to do but grab the first-aid box, the lunchbox and the ammo box and head for the hills.
Zombies were people too …
What kind of Zombie outbreak would take it’s chances in the leafy suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, undisputed crime-capital of the world? What kind of Zombie outbreak would happen in Johannesburg, a place where even the pitbulls go around in pairs? A place where you can hide a brainless body for years simply by electing it? What kind of outbreak indeed?
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This one, that’s what! Zombies have never had it this bad before … There’s gunfire, explosions, hostage-taking, dismemberment, immolation and disembowelment … and that’s only the pest control companies fighting the annual rat infestation.
Zombies ate people too …
These Zombies are tough. These Zombies are mean. These Zombies are frighteningly smart too; smart enough to outwit the cops (although, to be fair to the Zombies, even algae sometimes outwitted the boys in blue) and smart enough to hire their own lawyer, who also turned out to be extremely tough herself … tough, and a little stringy too.
Zombies hate people too …
How to Live Forever by Barry Burnett, MD
The entirely imaginary adventures of young David Black, Family Physician, as he sets sail between the Overbearing Cliffs of Scientific Practice and the Whirlpools of Holism, battling the forces of Unintended Bachelorhood, Financial Reality, and Crass Commercialism in his search for Love, Wisdom, and a Reasonable Approach to Semi-Optimal Health
'How To Live Forever' is both comic novel and health guide, an entertainment that outlines a middle path to wellness and looks at the promise and perils of longevity medicine.
All Jacked Up by L. A. Tripp
A good life. You know . . . a nice home, dependable vehicle and, if fate smiles kindly, a good looking woman. Not picky, just a comfortable existence with a decent job that you don't hate. Is that too muck to ask? For Jack it is.
Ladies, have you ever wanted to get back at your husband for his chauvinistic views? Well this woman has! In the most productive manor (as only a woman could do), I have changed my husbands password to Star Trek online and forced him to write this book. Feel free to laugh at his pathetic views on women; then critique his changed and enlightened mind as he realizes how the female mind and body is superior to the male.
When she tries to feed her baby in an art museum, new mother Lauren Bruce suffers a wardrobe malfunction -- and becomes the "Joe the Plumber" of the breastfeeding wars. A sexy politician, running for Massachusetts governor, enlists Lauren to help her win the women's vote. Breastfeeding advocates, who call themselves the BOOBs, want to make her a true believer. And a group called the MOMs -- for "Mothers on Modesty" -- wants everyone to cover up. Now, Lauren has to decide where she stands, all while dealing with political rallies, breast pumps, talk show hosts, perfect-mommy friends, and post-baby sex.
Zombies are people too …
Meet George. With his neighbours out for his blood, his coworkers after his hide and his ex-wife going in for the kill, George has had a really bad start to his day. It gets worse when the Zombie apocalypse happens, and people whom he has never even met actually do want to find out what his spleen tastes like (chicken, most likely, everything does, eventually, and with enough mayo). Now that everyone he knows has turned into flesh-eating monsters (well …. except for his ex-wife; she was always a tad blood-thirsty anyway), what’s a man to do but grab the first-aid box, the lunchbox and the ammo box and head for the hills.
Zombies were people too …
What kind of Zombie outbreak would take it’s chances in the leafy suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa, undisputed crime-capital of the world? What kind of Zombie outbreak would happen in Johannesburg, a place where even the pitbulls go around in pairs? A place where you can hide a brainless body for years simply by electing it? What kind of outbreak indeed?
…
This one, that’s what! Zombies have never had it this bad before … There’s gunfire, explosions, hostage-taking, dismemberment, immolation and disembowelment … and that’s only the pest control companies fighting the annual rat infestation.
Zombies ate people too …
These Zombies are tough. These Zombies are mean. These Zombies are frighteningly smart too; smart enough to outwit the cops (although, to be fair to the Zombies, even algae sometimes outwitted the boys in blue) and smart enough to hire their own lawyer, who also turned out to be extremely tough herself … tough, and a little stringy too.
Zombies hate people too …
The entirely imaginary adventures of young David Black, Family Physician, as he sets sail between the Overbearing Cliffs of Scientific Practice and the Whirlpools of Holism, battling the forces of Unintended Bachelorhood, Financial Reality, and Crass Commercialism in his search for Love, Wisdom, and a Reasonable Approach to Semi-Optimal Health
'How To Live Forever' is both comic novel and health guide, an entertainment that outlines a middle path to wellness and looks at the promise and perils of longevity medicine.
A good life. You know . . . a nice home, dependable vehicle and, if fate smiles kindly, a good looking woman. Not picky, just a comfortable existence with a decent job that you don't hate. Is that too muck to ask? For Jack it is.
The Muppets - KFMOD
Welcome to a new feature from A Girl and Her Kindle! Each day, I'll feature a different movie for Kindle Fire owners to enjoy, just like the Kindle Book of the Day. Enjoy!
The Muppets
48-Hour Rental $3.99
Purchase $14.99
Prices Subject to Change
Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends uncover a diabolical plot to destroy the Muppet Theater. Quickly, they must reunite Kermit and his fuzzy friends to stage the greatest Muppet telethon ever and save their beloved theater.
48-Hour Rental $3.99
Purchase $14.99
Prices Subject to Change
Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends uncover a diabolical plot to destroy the Muppet Theater. Quickly, they must reunite Kermit and his fuzzy friends to stage the greatest Muppet telethon ever and save their beloved theater.
The Woman Who Loved Jesse James by Cindi Myers - FREE!!
FREE (3/21/2012)
You absolutely MUST get this book if you love the wild west. Not only is it a beautifully written book, but it grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go. I cannot say enough about this book. With lines that read, "And what is wrong with a little sin if it makes me feel more alive?" It's plain to see that this book is destined to be an award winner.
"I never meant to fall in love with Jesse James, but I might as well have tried to stop a tornado or a prairie fire. The summer that sealed our fate, when we saw each other with new eyes and our love began to grow, Jesse was all heat and light, and I was tinder waiting for a match."Zee Mimms was just nineteen in 1864-the daughter of a stern Methodist minister in Missouri-when she fell in love with the handsome, dashing, and already notorious Jesse. He was barely more than a teenager himself, yet had ridden with William Quantrill's raiders during the Civil War. "You'll marry a handsome young man," a palm reader had told her. "A man who will make you the envy of many. But . . . there will be hard times." Zee and Jesse's marriage proved the palmist right. Jesse was a dangerous puzzle: a loving husband and father who kept his "work" separate from his family, though Zee heard the lurid rumors of his career as a bank robber and worse. Still, she never gave up on him. And he earned her love, time and again. Cindi Myers is the author of more than forty novels, both historical and contemporary. Her work has been praised for its depth of emotion and realistic characters. You can learn more about her and her work at www.CindiMyers.com or www.RomanceoftheWest.com.
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding - KBOD
$12.99 (3/21/2012)
I absolutely love Bridget Jones's Diary. It's exactly what a romantic comedy should be. You'll laugh, cry, and connect with Bridget throughout the entire book.
Bridget Jones's Diary is the devastatingly self-aware, laugh-out-loud account of a year in the life of a thirty-something Singleton on a permanent doomed quest for self-improvement. Caught between the joys of Singleton fun, and the fear of dying alone and being found three weeks later half eaten by an Alsatian; tortured by Smug Married friends asking, "How's your love life?" with lascivious, yet patronizing leers, Bridget resolves to: reduce the circumference of each thigh by 1.5 inches, visit the gym three times a week not just to buy a sandwich, form a functional relationship with a responsible adult and learn to program the VCR. With a blend of flighty charm, existential gloom, and endearing self-deprecation, Bridget Jones's Diary has touched a raw nerve with millions of readers the world round. Read it and laugh--before you cry, "Bridget Jones is me!"
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The Shuffling Dead Box Set - FREE
Grab it while it's free! Remember these books will only be free for a limited time.
Enclosed within this box set are three of my zombie stories. The first two stories, The Unwashed Dead and Walking with Zombies are from my Zombie Armageddon series. The last story, ZombieDead is a stand-alone tale.
The Unwashed Dead
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Breakspear Gardens was the roughest housing estate in the north of England. Smackheads, car thieves, burglars, violent ex-offenders, the estate had them all.
The residents thought they had seen every type of subversive human behaviour, but even they weren’t prepared when the dead began to walk.
In the midst of this sudden explosion of zombies crazing for live human flesh, A few locals manage to stay alive long enough to discover that the estate has been cut off from the outside world by gun toting soldiers.
Can they avoid their recently dead friends, family and neighbours from trying to consume them to find an alternative way out of the estate?
Walking with Zombies
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Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Stockholm Club.
Have we got a special treat for you tonight! We’re privileged to have with us, a highly talented county and western singer, all the way from exotic Birmingham. I know that you’ll give the lad a fantastic Yorkshire welcome.
Don’t forget, the first drink is on the house.
Now before all you geriatric parasites slouch over to the bar and start making your way through my alcohol, I’d just also like to mention that there is a chance that some of my staff may turn into flesh eating zombies as the night wears on.
In fact, I think I can confidently predict that most of you will resemble jackal stripped zebra carcasses before the dawn sun makes an appearance.
So please enjoy tonight’s live entertainment and drink like there’s no tomorrow. Let’s face it; you ain’t going to be seeing it.
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Despite attempts to quarantine the Breakspear housing estate, the infection has somehow spread further into the city. Whole neighbourhoods are falling to the undead plague.
On the outskirts, the staff and customers of the Stockholm Club have no idea that the moaning dead are slowly shambling towards them.
This story is the second book in the Zombie Armageddon series that started with The Unwashed Dead.
ZombieDead
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The rotting dead slowly clawed their way through the hard packed grave soil. The risen corpse only had one purpose, to feed on the living.
Somewhere on the welsh border; the insular village of Seeton continues its usual business unaware that the world around them is falling prey to the reanimated dead. Their routine lives are abruptly turned on their heads when a lone scientist arrives in their village with the virus close behind.
Dean Kasnovski had arrived home, his mind laden with the guilt of leaving his fellow researchers to perish in the secret laboratory hidden deep under the streets of London.
Dean is positive that a cure can be found but he’s quickly running out of time. As the villagers, departed loved ones return to feast on their warm bodies, Seeton’s surviving population direct their hate at the strangers in the village.
5 Free Kindle Books in Anthologies
I love short stories because they're something you can read while waiting in the doctor's office or when you have a few free minutes in the evenings. In the following anthologies, you'll find something for everyone. Whether you love horror, drama, or fantasy, you'll enjoy these books. Remember that these free Kindle books may only be free for a limited time.
Attic Toys
19 amazing tales by the masters and rising stars of speculative fiction.
Includes all new stories by Piers Anthony, Jeff Strand, Joe McKinney, Lisa Morton, Jeremy C. Shipp, Gary McMahon, Aric Sundquist, and many more!
You don’t want to miss this staggering collection of horror and dark fantasy!
Mixed Bag by Marva Dasef
A little science fiction, a bit of fantasy, plenty of humor, and some really shocking horror. These are tales to suit any mood. All stories in this book were previously published in on-line or print publications. The author is re-issuing the stories since an editor somewhere liked them enough to publish them in the first place. Approx. 25K words.
A Land of Ash
The Yellowstone Caldera has erupted once every 600,000 years. We’re 40,000 years overdue.
A LAND OF ASH
Lava flows stretch for hundreds of miles. A cloud of ash billows east, burying the Midwest, destroying crops, and falling upon the Atlantic Coast like a warm, dead snow. The remnants of the United States flees south as the global temperatures plummet.
Amid this total devastation are stories of families, friends, sons and fathers and wives: the survivors. Within are eleven stories focusing on the human element of such a catastrophe, from an elderly couple gathering to await their death to a father sealing his shelter in hopes of keeping the air breathable for his daughter. Contributing to this collection include many popular and up-and-coming independent authors, including David McAfee, Daniel Arenson, and more.
Here be Monsters - An Anthology of Monster Tales
Eight tales of vampires, werewolves, demons, zombies, and other horrors:
M.T. Murphy - Blackmail.
S.M. Reine - Something Wrong.
India Drummond - The Reaver.
Anabel Portillo - Lux.
Jeremy C. Shipp - Figs.
Samantha Anderson - Deals and Demons.
Sara Reinke - Periphery People.
M.T. Murphy - Spider Bag.
Evil Jester Digest Volume One
10 Stunning Stories from the Masters and Rising Stars of Horror Fiction.
GPS by Rick Hautala
DUST DEVIL by Gary Brandner
SHARPE IS EXTRAORDINARY by David Dunwoody
THE GIRL WHO DROWNED by Tracy L. Carbone
DUST AT THE CENTER OF ALL THINGS by John F.D. Taff
LOOK BEHIND YOU by Eric Shapiro
LONE WOLF by Gregory L. Norris
WIDDERSHINS by Hollie Snider
A GENTLEMAN'S FOLLY by Phil Hickes
And the novelette THE END OF AUTUMN by Aric Sundquist.
19 amazing tales by the masters and rising stars of speculative fiction.
Includes all new stories by Piers Anthony, Jeff Strand, Joe McKinney, Lisa Morton, Jeremy C. Shipp, Gary McMahon, Aric Sundquist, and many more!
You don’t want to miss this staggering collection of horror and dark fantasy!
A little science fiction, a bit of fantasy, plenty of humor, and some really shocking horror. These are tales to suit any mood. All stories in this book were previously published in on-line or print publications. The author is re-issuing the stories since an editor somewhere liked them enough to publish them in the first place. Approx. 25K words.
The Yellowstone Caldera has erupted once every 600,000 years. We’re 40,000 years overdue.
A LAND OF ASH
Lava flows stretch for hundreds of miles. A cloud of ash billows east, burying the Midwest, destroying crops, and falling upon the Atlantic Coast like a warm, dead snow. The remnants of the United States flees south as the global temperatures plummet.
Amid this total devastation are stories of families, friends, sons and fathers and wives: the survivors. Within are eleven stories focusing on the human element of such a catastrophe, from an elderly couple gathering to await their death to a father sealing his shelter in hopes of keeping the air breathable for his daughter. Contributing to this collection include many popular and up-and-coming independent authors, including David McAfee, Daniel Arenson, and more.
Eight tales of vampires, werewolves, demons, zombies, and other horrors:
M.T. Murphy - Blackmail.
S.M. Reine - Something Wrong.
India Drummond - The Reaver.
Anabel Portillo - Lux.
Jeremy C. Shipp - Figs.
Samantha Anderson - Deals and Demons.
Sara Reinke - Periphery People.
M.T. Murphy - Spider Bag.
10 Stunning Stories from the Masters and Rising Stars of Horror Fiction.
GPS by Rick Hautala
DUST DEVIL by Gary Brandner
SHARPE IS EXTRAORDINARY by David Dunwoody
THE GIRL WHO DROWNED by Tracy L. Carbone
DUST AT THE CENTER OF ALL THINGS by John F.D. Taff
LOOK BEHIND YOU by Eric Shapiro
LONE WOLF by Gregory L. Norris
WIDDERSHINS by Hollie Snider
A GENTLEMAN'S FOLLY by Phil Hickes
And the novelette THE END OF AUTUMN by Aric Sundquist.
Wrath of the Titans - KBOD
$5.99 (3/20/2010)
Read the graphic novel before the movie hits the theaters!
Five years have passed since the legendary Perseus defeated the evil Gorgon Medusa, killed the Kraken and assumed the crown of Argos. Things seemed idyllic throughout the kingdom and the news of an heir put the citizens in a celebratory mood.
Yet lurking in the shadows is the one being in Argos simmering with hate and discontent. Calibus, once though dead, was let out of the Underworld by Hades and looks to take his revenge on the Pretender and his family. Perseus stole his bride, stole his position, stole Zeus’ favor, stole his life and now Calibus looks to take it all back. And with the news that a baby boy was born to Perseus and Andromeda, he is chilling that dish of revenge.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Best New Zombie Tales Vol. 1-3 FREE!!
This is an awesome deal and will probably only be around for a short time! Grab it while you can!!!
Want the Greatest Zombie Stories Ever Written?
BEST NEW ZOMBIE TALES TRILOGY (Vol. 1, 2 & 3)
Three great books - One low price!
Includes Amazing Fiction by:
WHC Grand Master Award Winner, Ray Garton
New York Times Best Seller, Jonathan Maberry
Bram Stoker Award Winner, Kealan Patrick Burke
Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Jeff Strand
Edgar Award, Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Bev Vincent
Micro Award Finalist, Robert Swartwood
Emmy Award Nominee, Harry Shannon
British Fantasy Awards Nominee, Gary Mcmahon
Bram Stoker Award Winner, Kim Paffenroth
Bram Stoker Award Winner, David Niall Wilson
British Fantasy Award Nominee, Rio Youers
Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Nate Kenyon
Multiple Award Winning Author, Cody Goodfellow
Authorlink New Author Award Winner, Tim Waggoner
George Turner Prize Nominee, Narrelle M. Harris
Bram Stoker Award Winner, John Everson
Pulitzer Prize, Bram Stoker Nominee, Mort Castle
Anthony Award Winner, Simon Wood
Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Joe McKinney
New York Times Bestselling Author, Tim Lebbon
Arthur Ellis Award Winner, Nancy Kilpatrick
Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Jeremy C. Shipp
British Fantasy Award Nominee, Paul Kane
And so much more…
5 Free Kindle Books in Mysteries and Thrillers
Who doesn't love solving a good case? Of course, it's even better when the book is so cleverly written that you don't discover the truth until the very end. Add in a bit of suspense and you've got an awesome book. Here are just five free kindle books in mysteries and thrillers. Remember that these books may only be free for a limited time.
The Last Book by Michael Collins
It’s 2015 and global anarchy threatens. In just twelve months, courtesy and tolerance have all but disappeared and tempers flare with fatal results. As irrational behaviour prevails, the streets, subways, and restaurants have become dangerous places. The White House wants to know what the hell is going on. Behind the scenes, Sarah, a respected ghost writer and single mother, is unwittingly lured by the mysterious Ethan Cross into writing the last book in a trilogy for a best-selling author. Cross’s boss, Mark Payne, a ruthless and ambitious corporate giant, has a secret deadly plan to change the world as we know it—and he must be stopped. From New York to Washington, and to Sydney, Australia, the chase is on.
For Love of Livvy by J. M. Griffin
After her favorite aunt is found dead and an alarming box is mysteriously left on the doorstep of her aunt's house now legally hers, Lavinia Esposito wants explanations. But, having cleared the package of explosives, the local cops are dumbounded by the precious stones which came without an explanation, just an address, her Aunt Livvy's. Frustrated by the cops' refusal to share their theories, criminal justice instructor Lavinia Esposito, a.k.a. Vinnie, takes investigation matters into her own hands. Vinnie is soon dragged into situations beyond her control, finding herself in hot water with the law, the crooks, and her Italian father. Willing to put her life at risk to find out what really happened to her beloved Aunt Livvy, and why jewels would be addressed to her aunt, Vinnie plunges ahead with her usual tenacity, bravery, and keen wits to solve and survive this mystery.
Cameron's Law by Mia Darien
Vampires are people, too.
Cameron's Law has made all supernatural creatures legal citizens, and the boy next door has suddenly become the werewolf next door. With Sadie Stanton, vampire and one of the public faces of the legislation, calling the little town of Adelheid, Connecticut home, it can't help but be a focal point for these once mythical beings.
But when vampires start attacking werewolves without provocation, Adelheid draws the attention of those that would seek to have Cameron's Law repealed and would send the preternaturals back into the shadows they used to hide in, but without the safety of their anonymity and their law.
Can Sadie keep the city's two biggest species from descending into chaos and war before it brings all of them to harm? And can she do it when she herself gets thrust into the spotlight?
Deadly Gamble by Connie Shelton
In this debut mystery series novel, Charlie Parker, accountant and partner in an Albuquerque private investigation firm, is visited by her old school friend, Stacy North. Stacy's Rolex watch is missing and she begs Charlie to help locate it before her husband finds out. Things are complicated by the fact that Stacy had been seeing another man, Gary Detweiller, and he's the one she suspects of having stolen the watch. With a little detective work, Charlie retrieves the missing watch and all should be well. But three days later, Detweiller is murdered. All eyes turn to Stacy as the prime suspect.
Once again, Stacy begs Charlie's help in proving her innocence. As she begins to ask questions, Charlie learns that Detweiller's life was not as simple as first perceived and that any number of people had grievances against him. And before she can pinpoint the killer, her own life is in danger as well.
Invisible by Lorena McCourtney
She's not your average crime fighter!
Ivy Malone has a curiosity that sometimes gets her into trouble, and it's only aggravated by her discovery that she can easily escape the public eye. So when vandals romp through the local cemetery, she takes advantage of her newfound anonymity and its unforeseen advantages as she launches her own unofficial investigation.
Despite her oddball humor and unconventional snooping, Ivy soon becomes discouraged by her failure to turn up any solid clues. And after Ivy witnesses something ominous and unexplained, she can't resist putting her investigative powers to work again. Even the authorities' attempts to keep Ivy out of danger and her nosy neighbor's match-making schemes can't slow her down. But will the determination that fuels this persistent, quirky sleuth threaten her very safety?
It’s 2015 and global anarchy threatens. In just twelve months, courtesy and tolerance have all but disappeared and tempers flare with fatal results. As irrational behaviour prevails, the streets, subways, and restaurants have become dangerous places. The White House wants to know what the hell is going on. Behind the scenes, Sarah, a respected ghost writer and single mother, is unwittingly lured by the mysterious Ethan Cross into writing the last book in a trilogy for a best-selling author. Cross’s boss, Mark Payne, a ruthless and ambitious corporate giant, has a secret deadly plan to change the world as we know it—and he must be stopped. From New York to Washington, and to Sydney, Australia, the chase is on.
After her favorite aunt is found dead and an alarming box is mysteriously left on the doorstep of her aunt's house now legally hers, Lavinia Esposito wants explanations. But, having cleared the package of explosives, the local cops are dumbounded by the precious stones which came without an explanation, just an address, her Aunt Livvy's. Frustrated by the cops' refusal to share their theories, criminal justice instructor Lavinia Esposito, a.k.a. Vinnie, takes investigation matters into her own hands. Vinnie is soon dragged into situations beyond her control, finding herself in hot water with the law, the crooks, and her Italian father. Willing to put her life at risk to find out what really happened to her beloved Aunt Livvy, and why jewels would be addressed to her aunt, Vinnie plunges ahead with her usual tenacity, bravery, and keen wits to solve and survive this mystery.
Vampires are people, too.
Cameron's Law has made all supernatural creatures legal citizens, and the boy next door has suddenly become the werewolf next door. With Sadie Stanton, vampire and one of the public faces of the legislation, calling the little town of Adelheid, Connecticut home, it can't help but be a focal point for these once mythical beings.
But when vampires start attacking werewolves without provocation, Adelheid draws the attention of those that would seek to have Cameron's Law repealed and would send the preternaturals back into the shadows they used to hide in, but without the safety of their anonymity and their law.
Can Sadie keep the city's two biggest species from descending into chaos and war before it brings all of them to harm? And can she do it when she herself gets thrust into the spotlight?
In this debut mystery series novel, Charlie Parker, accountant and partner in an Albuquerque private investigation firm, is visited by her old school friend, Stacy North. Stacy's Rolex watch is missing and she begs Charlie to help locate it before her husband finds out. Things are complicated by the fact that Stacy had been seeing another man, Gary Detweiller, and he's the one she suspects of having stolen the watch. With a little detective work, Charlie retrieves the missing watch and all should be well. But three days later, Detweiller is murdered. All eyes turn to Stacy as the prime suspect.
Once again, Stacy begs Charlie's help in proving her innocence. As she begins to ask questions, Charlie learns that Detweiller's life was not as simple as first perceived and that any number of people had grievances against him. And before she can pinpoint the killer, her own life is in danger as well.
She's not your average crime fighter!
Ivy Malone has a curiosity that sometimes gets her into trouble, and it's only aggravated by her discovery that she can easily escape the public eye. So when vandals romp through the local cemetery, she takes advantage of her newfound anonymity and its unforeseen advantages as she launches her own unofficial investigation.
Despite her oddball humor and unconventional snooping, Ivy soon becomes discouraged by her failure to turn up any solid clues. And after Ivy witnesses something ominous and unexplained, she can't resist putting her investigative powers to work again. Even the authorities' attempts to keep Ivy out of danger and her nosy neighbor's match-making schemes can't slow her down. But will the determination that fuels this persistent, quirky sleuth threaten her very safety?
The Case of the Flashing Fashion Queen by N.L. Wilson - KBOD
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I absolutely LOVED this book. It was funny, sexy, and 100% chick lit. If you love mysteries and romantic comedies, you are going to love this book.
Tired of getting no respect at the big P.I. firm where she's worked for years, Dix Dodd has hung out her own shingle at the ripe age of 40. There are plenty of cheating husbands to go around, and Dix has a knack for busting them. Problem is, it doesn't always pay so well. Conscious that the guys back at the old firm are laying bets about how soon she'll come crawling back, she figures she's got six months to make a go of it. The going gets even tougher when she hires Dylan Foreman. But when he told her about getting fired from his law firm and disbarred for putting common decency before the firm's interests, she hired him on the spot. In addition to being smart, he's gorgeous enough to remind her she's a woman. And at 28, young enough to make her feel like a total cougar. Things start looking up when Dix gets hired by millionaire businessman Ned Weatherby's wife Jennifer Weatherby, to tail Ned 24/7 for a week, for a cool ten grand. Easy-peasy, right? Wrong! The job lands Dix in the middle of a murder investigation - with her as the prime suspect and her arch-enemy Detective Richard Head (a.k.a., Dickhead, one of the cheating husbands she'd nailed) gunning for her. Dix will need all her ingenuity, as well as the help of Dylan and her oddball cast of supporters to extricate herself from this one.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Hot Sauce! by Jennifer Trainer Thompson Review
Imagine learning the history of hot sauce, the different ways of making it, what varieties are used in different countries, recipes to make your own, and even recipes that use hot sauce, all in one book. That's exactly what Hot Sauce! by Jennifer Trainer Thompson offers.
I absolutely LOVED this book. I have been a fan of spicy foods for as long as I can remember and love trying new varieties. I couldn't believe how much this book had to offer. It appealing to my history side, while also appealing to my cooking side. Hot Sauce! by Jennifer Trainer Thompson had so much to offer and exceeded my expectations.
In Hot Sauce! you'll find 32 recipes to make your own hot sauces. Recipes in the book include a simple Louisiana hot sauce to a complex fruit and ginger hot sauce. The best part is that the book also offers 62 recipes for using the hot sauces. You'll find everything from cocktail to dessert recipes in this mouthwatering cookbook.
Hot Sauce! by Jennifer Trainer Thompson is a must-have for anyone that loves to cook and loves their food hot and spicy. I give this cookbook 5 out 5 stars and highly recommend it. You can currently pre-order the Kindle version of Hot Sauce! for $9.99 and it will be directly delivered to your device on April 4, 2012.
Writer was given an ARC of this book to review through NetGalley.
5 Free Kindle Books in Fantasy
I'm a sucker for fantasy novels. I can't count the hundreds I've bought at flea markets and yard sales. Since receiving my first Kindle, I have scored several more hundred thanks to freebies. Remember that the following free Kindle books may only be free for a limited time.
Osric's Wand: The Wand-Maker's Debate by Jack D. Albrecht Jr.
A war threatens the life of every soul.
A prophecy holds the key to a powerful wand.
An inexperienced leader must solve the mysteries to stop the war.
The Wars of Gods and Men by Brondt Kamffer
After two centuries of civil war, East and West Osland reach a peace accord that will see the young Western King Ayern wed the daughter of the Eastern monarch, Beyorn. But not everyone is happy that peace has finally come to the divided kingdom.
Eboric, general of the Eastern army, assassinates his king with the aid of his wife, the devious and treacherous Idonea. Together, they usurp Beyorn's throne and reignite civil war. But the God of Osland is displeased, and he brings an army of barbarians against his people in order to force their repentance.
Kjar Kolrig, the leader of that barbarian army, is driven by his own lust for conquest, having succeeded where no man had before in unifying the scattered tribes of Vistgard. He sees Osland as weak and ripe for the taking, and so comes against Eboric with the greatest army ever to cross the Shalberg Mountains that divide the two lands.
Ayern lies imprisoned in a cell, tortured and relying on his God for the strength to survive another day. Eboric's mind begins to fall apart beneath the weight of his crimes. Idonea turns to the dark gods, becoming a sorceress in order to purchase salvation for her people. Can any of them save a battered and broken land from the barbarian king who comes to devour it?
The Snow Owl by Jon Hartling
Ben thinks his son’s talk of the magical kingdom of Lukana is just typical childhood imagination. But one winter day, when seven year-old Eric sculpts a snow owl in his backyard, he seems to set in motion events that cannot be anything but magical. Now Ben faces the terrifying prospect of losing his only child to a wintry spirit… a spirit that just might be the boy’s true father.
The Dragon Horn (Alternate Europe) by Vaughn Heppner
There were no prophecies concerning Ivan, no strange heritages, no noble blood and he had no magical powers. He was Belgorod Holding’s dog boy, a hard-working orphan who took care of the hounds. His greatest gifts were plain common sense and fierce loyalty to his friends.
Then one day, an arrogant, silver-haired knight with a band of ruffians arrived by sleigh. The knight had a letter from the king, allowing him to hire farmers with his bag of gold. He wanted help to dig for treasure in the Old Forest.
Bad luck followed the knight’s arrival. Giant wolves began to appear. A strange flute played in the forest at twilight, luring a calf to its death. Then Yury the Squire almost died while hunting with the visitors. It was an evil time to go into the forest.
Ivan soon knew that the knight was not who he seemed. The treasure was for more than gold and the lives of his friends and the fate of a kingdom rested on him and the courage of his dogs.
Wild Children by Richard Roberts
Bad children are punished. Be bad, a child is told, and you'll be turned into an animal, marked with your crime. The Wild Children are forever young, but that, too, can be a curse. Five children each tell a different story of what they became. One learns that wrong can be right, and her curse may be a blessing. Another is so Wild he must learn the simplest lesson, to love someone else. An eight-year-old girl must face fear and doubt as she dies of old age. Love and strangeness hit the lives of two brothers in the form of a beautiful flaming bird. Finally, the oldest child learns that what is right can be horribly wrong. Together they tell a sixth story, of a Wild Girl who can't speak for herself, and doesn't seem Wild at all.
A war threatens the life of every soul.
A prophecy holds the key to a powerful wand.
An inexperienced leader must solve the mysteries to stop the war.
After two centuries of civil war, East and West Osland reach a peace accord that will see the young Western King Ayern wed the daughter of the Eastern monarch, Beyorn. But not everyone is happy that peace has finally come to the divided kingdom.
Eboric, general of the Eastern army, assassinates his king with the aid of his wife, the devious and treacherous Idonea. Together, they usurp Beyorn's throne and reignite civil war. But the God of Osland is displeased, and he brings an army of barbarians against his people in order to force their repentance.
Kjar Kolrig, the leader of that barbarian army, is driven by his own lust for conquest, having succeeded where no man had before in unifying the scattered tribes of Vistgard. He sees Osland as weak and ripe for the taking, and so comes against Eboric with the greatest army ever to cross the Shalberg Mountains that divide the two lands.
Ayern lies imprisoned in a cell, tortured and relying on his God for the strength to survive another day. Eboric's mind begins to fall apart beneath the weight of his crimes. Idonea turns to the dark gods, becoming a sorceress in order to purchase salvation for her people. Can any of them save a battered and broken land from the barbarian king who comes to devour it?
Ben thinks his son’s talk of the magical kingdom of Lukana is just typical childhood imagination. But one winter day, when seven year-old Eric sculpts a snow owl in his backyard, he seems to set in motion events that cannot be anything but magical. Now Ben faces the terrifying prospect of losing his only child to a wintry spirit… a spirit that just might be the boy’s true father.
There were no prophecies concerning Ivan, no strange heritages, no noble blood and he had no magical powers. He was Belgorod Holding’s dog boy, a hard-working orphan who took care of the hounds. His greatest gifts were plain common sense and fierce loyalty to his friends.
Then one day, an arrogant, silver-haired knight with a band of ruffians arrived by sleigh. The knight had a letter from the king, allowing him to hire farmers with his bag of gold. He wanted help to dig for treasure in the Old Forest.
Bad luck followed the knight’s arrival. Giant wolves began to appear. A strange flute played in the forest at twilight, luring a calf to its death. Then Yury the Squire almost died while hunting with the visitors. It was an evil time to go into the forest.
Ivan soon knew that the knight was not who he seemed. The treasure was for more than gold and the lives of his friends and the fate of a kingdom rested on him and the courage of his dogs.
Bad children are punished. Be bad, a child is told, and you'll be turned into an animal, marked with your crime. The Wild Children are forever young, but that, too, can be a curse. Five children each tell a different story of what they became. One learns that wrong can be right, and her curse may be a blessing. Another is so Wild he must learn the simplest lesson, to love someone else. An eight-year-old girl must face fear and doubt as she dies of old age. Love and strangeness hit the lives of two brothers in the form of a beautiful flaming bird. Finally, the oldest child learns that what is right can be horribly wrong. Together they tell a sixth story, of a Wild Girl who can't speak for herself, and doesn't seem Wild at all.
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