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Free books December 14, 2019

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BookRunes has one FREE book for us today. Courage Dares Sisters of Spirit book 4

I’ve read the first three chapters and I’m hooked. It is definitely gripping suspense.

Here is Amazon’s comment.

OVERVIEW;
A tragic past; a dangerous present.
A cliffhanger on real cliffs.
The fighter pilot and the peace-loving mapmaker.

Courage Dares

 

I haven’t read this author – I’m hoping the story don’t disappoint but turns out to be as good as I think it is.

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I’m currently reading, and loving, Peg Leg’s Princess. It’s still FREE if you need it.

There is more to this book than the cover suggests. A feisty little woman running from a mean step-father. A wounded soldier who thinks no woman would ever want him. She’s loved him since he saved her life ten years ago and she has no intention of letting him hold onto his misguided ideas. She has time. There is a guest ranch to keep them busy while he figures it out.

Peg Leg's Princess

Happy Reading on this chilly weekend.

I heard a comment on the radio the other day. Talking about some people surviving winter better than others. The opinion was that some don’t do winter better, they just dress warmer. That’s me today. It’s currently -24c outside, feels like -31c with the wind chill. I’m feeling the cool more than usual in the house today for some reason. Four warm layers plus a heavy fleece winter bath robe. Toasty.

Free books December 13, 2019

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Some days are just full of treasures! This is one of those days. I didn’t mean to look for free books. I was just closing out an Amazon page left open from earlier, researching a book mentioned in my last post. My curiosity wouldn’t let me leave without checking the book ribbon at the bottom of the page. I’m so glad I took the time. I think I’ve found some gems.

Whisper – The Pete Zendel Suspense Series. A regular family. An old secret. And a dangerous enemy collide. Who will stand? (Amazon quote)

Whisper

Bespoke: a Tiny Christmas Tale

While the elusive Secret Symphony of Giovanni St. John captivated the world’s fascination, it left his daughter closed away in the Silent House – she, the one who holds the fullness of truth about the ninth symphony. Now Aria St. John is determined to not only break free of the loss that has defined her, but to honor her father through one final gift in his last days. (Amazon quote)

Bespoke

Redemption’s Edge – Redemption Mountain series book 1.

Someone says on Amazon – “A heartwarming, passionate story of loss, forgiveness, and redemption set in the untamed frontier during the tumultuous years following the Civil War. Ms. Davies’ engaging and complex characters draw you in from the start, creating an exciting introduction to this new historical western romance series.”

Redemption's Edge

Made For Each Other – Grandma Mandy Series book 1

When Lissa arrives in New Mexico, her grandmother is recovering from a mild illness so Grandma’s young friend, Jason, picks Lissa up from the airport. Though Lissa’s attraction to him is immediate, she refuses to be tempted into romance with a man in a creative profession. (Amazon quote)

Made for Each Oher

BookRunes has a FREE book today, A Merry Little Christmas, and it looks intriguing.

A Merry Little Christmas

A Merry Little Christmas is about Franny Martin—a woman who isn’t afraid to dream big. But most of all, A Merry Little Christmas is a love story about two people who come from different worlds. Charlie is all wealth and polish while Franny is a simple farm girl who has more spirit than money. In the process of making a “trading places” arrangement between them, they unearth some discoveries of the heart—that sometimes love comes when you’re least ready for it, and that love can bring the most impossible dreams within reach. (Amazon quote)

It seems crazy to mention more books than I can possibly read but… they have to be grabbed quickly, before they disappear, never to be found again. That happened to me yesterday. There were several suggested books I wanted to check out but when I clicked to a new screen by mistake – they were gone. Clicking the back button didn’t help. They slipped into the black hole… GONE. Grab them quick, while you can. That’s my daily cry of encouragement.

Happy Reading everyone!

Free book December 12, 2019

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BookRunes has a FREE book for us today. Peg Leg’s Princess. I don’t really know this author – Cyndi Raye – but it looks interesting, from the little bit I read of it.

Peg Leg's Princess

Amazon says it well:

A man struggling with his past – A woman determined to help him overcome his pain – Outside forces that may destroy everything. Can they overcome these obstacles for love?

Josephine Johnson is determined to get away from her gambling step-father who lost her family home – the Union Station Inn. When she sees an advertisement for a cook in Montana Territory, she recognizes the name Zebediah Harris, a wounded civil war veteran who never came back to their small town. When she decides to leave to take the job as cook, she brings something with her that may very well land her in jail.

Zebediah Harris, or, Peg Leg, as everyone calls him, doesn’t believe he is good enough for anyone. He claims there isn’t a woman within ten miles who would want a one-legged man. When the cook they hire for the Pistol Springs Resort shows up, it turns out Joe was actually Jo, or Josephine, a woman he had saved from drowning years ago.

That’s it for today. Maybe tomorrow will be better.

Happy Reading!

I’m still reading a Tuscan Legacy and liking it a lot. I’m on book 5, almost half way through. This collection is still a bargain today at $1.33

A Tuscan Legacy

More free and bargain books December 08, 2019

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BookRunes had a FREE book suggestion for us late this morning. It’s new to me, both the book and the author. The first page catches my attention and looks like it could be a promising read.

The Renovation – Fulton Ridge Series book 3

The Renovation

He has adopted a no-dating policy after two disastrous attempts. Now, there’s a new girl in town and he’s tempted to rethink his decision.

She’s joined a volunteer renovation crew as a way of making new friends, he’s part of the crew. He seems appealing but her new best friend advises her to stay away from him. It’s not clear why she would say that.

Interest on both sides is undeniable but the gossips in town are making it difficult for them to explore a possible relationship.

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There were a number of bargain Amazon suggestions when I downloaded this free book. As a result, I gathered a bundle of interesting collections that will roll out nicely over the next few days.

The first one was offered a year ago and I read and enjoyed it then. A Christmas Romance collection that fits perfectly with the season.

Betwixt Two Hearts is a six book Romance Collection with six great authors. It’s a bargain at $1.31 CDN

Betwixt two hearts

The next one – Resort to Love is a five book collection with 1075 pages. A good deal at the bargain price of $1.31 CDN. I had to search for it as Resort to Love Angela Strong to get it to come up for me. Amazon is finicky like that sometimes, especially on collections- the way they are named.

This series follows five brothers in their quest for romance.

The cover for Finding Love at the Oregon Coast looks familiar, it turns out I’ve read it (a novella) and also Finding Love In Sun Valley Idaho (book 1). I’m not recognizing the authors name even though I have encountered her before.  Reading the rest of the series will serve to refresh my memory.

Resort to Love

Lots of reading material today. I love days like this.

Happy reading.

 

 

 

 

Free book December 08, 2019

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BookRunes has a FREE suggestion this morning

The Turn of  a Wheel.  Amelia C Adams is a new author to me but the first few pages look interesting.

The Turn of a Wheel

Amazon quote:

Ruth Barnes has been a cook at the Brody Hotel almost since the business first opened. She’s seen countless friends fall in love and get married, and she wonders why such things haven’t happened for her. Maybe she’s not meant to find romance – maybe she should concentrate on opening the bakery she’s dreamed of owning.

Alex Barker has come to town on business – to help his brother purchase a larger ranch. He wasn’t expecting to come face-to-face with the world’s most beautiful woman when he arrived, nor to be cut down by her within minutes of meeting. He also didn’t expect to become embroiled in something that could cost him his life.

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This morning I’m off to the city again, (an hour away) for a Christmas concert my grandsons are part of. It’s not a big affair but they always like it when I show up.

A cold front has moved in today and it’s -17c, feels like -30 with the wind chill. It’s a big change over the -2c we had yesterday. That’s how it goes this time of year, lots of ups and downs. I’ll throw in a sleeping bag, as a blanket to keep me warm, just in case I get stranded somewhere along the way. I don’t expect to get stuck but you never know.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better book day.

Stay comfortable, wherever you are today.

Happy reading.

 

 

Free and Bargain Books December 5, 2019

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LPC has offered a couple of FREE  books today.

The first FREE book is Lord of Her Heart, we’ve seen this one before and it was a good one.

Lord of Her Heart

The next one FREE is a repeat as well but it is a good read too and definitely worth mentioning again. Jessie’s Hope

Jessie's Hope

BookBub has a couple of suggestions this morning.

A bargain at $0.99 The Christmas Dog a mangy stubborn dog and a new perspective for a bitter old woman.

The Christmas Dog

And a FREE book A Bid For Love. This one showed up for me in 2013 and I still remember reading it. A bidding war over a statue that even the FBI is looking at.

A Bid for Love

BookRunes has come through with a FREE book today too. One I’ve not read, but I do know the author. A story of betrayal and survival.

Flames

This has turned out to be a good day for books.

Happy Reading

Free book for December 4, 2019

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There’s more… BookRunes came through, unexpectedly, with a suggestion this morning A Christmas Wish Leeanna Morgan

Amazon synopsis

Can a little girl’s Christmas wish come true?

After a tragic accident, Megan Stevenson is determined to give Nora, her five-year-old niece, a loving and stable home. With her fantasy cake business thriving and her niece’s nightmares finally over, her life is more stable than it has ever been–until a stranger knocks on her door.

FBI Special Agent William Parker knows what it’s like to lose the people you love. He’s convinced himself that his job is all he needs to be happy. But while he’s protecting Megan and Nora from a brutal terrorist group, his emotionless and solitary life is torn to shreds. With Christmas fast approaching, can Megan and Nora convince him that it’s safe to love again…even if loving them is harder than letting them go?

A Christmas Wish

Happy Reading

 

Free & bargain books November 29, 2019

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A FREE book mentioned by one of my regular author contacts is written by popular author, Pepper Basham. Chautona Havig and Pepper often contribute to the same collections and I always like what they come up with. I know I will enjoy this new story too.

Jane By The Book

Healing from the shame of a wedding day that didn’t end in a marriage, Jane relocated and spent the last four years working in the grand old B & B of a friend.

The job has grown with her and she’s become expert at successfully managing the housekeeping end of a thriving hotel business. This skill, while confidence building, has created a problem for her. Her boss/friend (Nora) has roped Jane into helping her fiancé (Ethan) train staff for his newly acquired hotel in England. He is paying all of her expenses and it’s been years since she’s done any travelling, maybe it’s time to step out and explore new places. With that decided, she’s feeling quietly excited.

It doesn’t take long for Titus to enter the scene and turn her orderly life upside down. Unexpectedly, he finds dramatic changes in his life as well. The fiction stories ever consuming his attention suddenly aren’t quite as alluring as real life.

This sounds like a fun read.

Jane by The Book

BookRunes FREE suggestion today is Orphaned Hearts (A Heart of Africa Romance) Conservationist, Simon Hartley is left with a daughter to raise when his wife dies in childbirth. In his grief, his daughter and orphan elephants become his whole life.

Lady Abigail Chadwick wants to escape English society and postpone an arranged marriage. A year spent teaching in Africa’s Good Shepherd Orphanage will make this happen for her.

He is not thrilled about having to rescue a traveller stranded at the airport but he does it.

Orphaned Hearts

Happy day. A pre-order book arrived on my Kindle this morning. Christmas on Breakers Point is now available for download and it’s still a bargain at $1.32 CDN

Christmas on Breakers Point

I’m currently reading book 2 of the Amish collection Love’s Thankful Heart. Unfortunately it’s not free anymore but I noticed another collection from the same authors and it’s free.

Love's Thankful Heart

Plain Everyday Heroes is FREE today and based on the enjoyable reading experience of Love’s Thankful Heart, this is now on my TBR list.

Plain Everyday Heroes

Happy Reading on this wintery day. Although, some parts of the world are moving toward summer. Enjoy the reading and the warmth if summer is in your life.

 

 

 

 

 

Free and bargain books November 28, 2019

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Two very different but interesting read suggestions from BookBub this morning.

The first one is a bargain at $0.99 and is a three book Romance collection.

The Soldiers of the Purple Heart Ranch

The mission of Purple Heart Ranch is rehabilitation for soldiers suffering PTSD. The love stories envisioned by author Shanae Johnson have added depth to them with brokenness in the lives of all the characters, not just the soldiers. Her disclaimer at the beginning of book 1 acknowledges that it takes more than love to bring healing to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder but she feels love goes a long way toward making it happen. I think she’s right. Love does have special healing qualities. Especially when paired with other therapies.

I’m a fan of love stories with depth. This should be good.

The soldiers of the purple heart ranch

The second BookBub suggestion is FREE

The Unveiling

A historical novel with knights and wars and kingdoms needing heirs. The story of a sister out for revenge in the unjust death of her brother. Four years she spends learning to be a warrior then disguises herself as a squire (a guy) to gain access to his murderer.

Once she has him in her presence, doubts arise. Does she truly have all the facts straight?

The Unveiling

Last but not least:

BookRunes has a FREE suggestion this morning.

Love’s Thankful Heart is a three book collection of Amish love stories. With three different authors I don’t recall reading before. The recurring underlying theme in each romance seems to be finding a way to help the less fortunate.

Most often, the Amish live in community, with their own language, culture, and rules of conduct. Farming is the preferred way of life, using the methods of bygone days. Horse and buggy, with a shunning of modern conveniences. Their language is similar to German and some of their common words are sprinkled liberally throughout the story. At least that’s how it is in this first one anyway.

All things Amish have become very popular in the last decade or two and many books have been written from their point of view. This collection looks to be a soft introduction into their world, if you are new to reading their stories.

Love's Thankful Heart

Another day of Happy Reading

 

Free books November 25, 2019

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BookRunes FREE book suggestion today,  Among the Poppies is the powerful story of courage and determination in the face of danger and critical public opinion.

Gwyn has learned, and learned to love, auto mechanics living life close to the side of her chauffeur father. She’s also learned the art of being a lady at the hands of her benefactress and father’s employer. Social norms of the day are restrictive, a woman driving and fixing automobiles was just not done. Gwyn doesn’t care about any of that. There is a desperate need for ambulance drivers with mechanics to keep them on the road. Gwyn has the skills to do both and she plans to answer the call.

What she doesn’t plan on is to attract the romantic interest of a handsome officer who can’t help but worry about her safety. He can worry but she will go where she’s ordered. Even to the front lines in the midst of battle. The wounded need her.

I think her courage is inspiring to all of us, not just to women.

Her loving officer was a good man, supporting her in the face of danger.

This book was free in the spring and the reading was memorable.

Among the Poppies

BookBub offers a FREE suggestion today too. The Healing Journey, book 12 in The Mountain Series

This Healing Journey

This historical novel is set in the pioneer days of the Canadian Rockies. A young woman sets out on a search for the son her father was forced to give up many years earlier. Her path crosses with that of a young pioneer man. An injured child has appeared on his homestead and he needs her help caring for the little girl.

I’ve not read this story but I have downloaded five other books in this series by Misty M. Beller. For sure I’ve read two of them. I’m looking forward to checking this one out after reading the first few pages.

Happy Reading

We are so excited, here in Manitoba, Canada. Our football team The Winnipeg Blue Bombers won the Canadian Football League Grey Cup last night after  a very long losing streak. It has been twenty nine years since the last Winnipeg Grey Cup win in the championship battle between the East and the West.

We were the underdog in this match with the Hamilton Tiger Cats, a team from Ontario Canada, and the media was predicting a Hamilton win. (The Bombers hadn’t won against them so far this year.)

This game was different. The Bombers were hungry for a win and, to-a-man, they were willing to do whatever it took. One of their best guys was playing injured and not about to be stopped. It worked. They won 33 to 13.

Winnipeg is a staunch, and very vocal, Bomber town. It would be an understatement to say we are over the moon with this win. Everyone is talking about it. There will be a victory parade through town tomorrow. Celebration time.