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Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Colleen Collins’ HOW DO PRIVATE EYES DO THAT? is Our eBook of the Day at just $1.99, with 4.6 Stars on 7 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

Here’s the set-up for Colleen Collins’ How Do Private Eyes Do That?, just $1.99 on Kindle:

How Do Private Eyes Do That? is a compilation of articles about private investigations written by Colleen Collins, a professional private investigator. Its topics are geared to readers interested in the world of PIs, including fiction writers, researchers, investigators and those simply curious about the profession.

A supplement to the book is a chapter from How to Write a Dick: A Guide to Writing Fictional Sleuths from a Couple of Real-Life Sleuths, co-authored by Colleen Collins and Shaun Kaufman. This chapter describes numerous specializations in the field of private investigations, including legal investigations, infidelity investigations, pet detection, insurance investigations, personal injury investigations, executive protection and more.

From the reviewers:

“If you’re looking for the lowdown on private investigations, this is it. Packed with details and insights. A must-have for anybody writing private-eye fiction and for anybody who’s curious about what being a private-eye is really like.”  – Bill Crider, author of the Sheriff Dan Rhodes series and many other novels in multiple genres

“A must have for any writer serious about crafting authentic private eyes. Collins knows her stuff.”  – Lori Wilde, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

I’ve also checked out the other book (How to Write a Dick), and wanted to know how this author, a PI like myself, did writing about the field. Liked the book more than I thought I would. She outlines investigative techniques which are useful for the public without compromising the field itself. Writing style is smooth. I’ve read articles written by other private investigators which are tough to understand because the person rambles on and on…in this book, Collins sticks to the topic and explains things well.  – “PI Guy”

Because I found the other nonfiction book by this author (which she co-wrote with Shaun Kaufman) “How to Write a Dick” great as a reference book for writing, I hoped “How Do Private Eyes Do That?” would be as helpful. It’s not a how to book in the strictest sense, but the articles provide lots of tips about private investigations (like finding someone’s cell phone number, researching a family trust, finding people — the kinds of things a writer might want their character to do in a story). There’s also a section of links to other helpful sites about private investigations. Two thumbs up!  –  DanaB

Now That You Have the Facts, Get the Story

Colleen Collins is a unique combination of real-life private eye and bestselling author.  After reading her non-fiction details of being a PI, see how she applies her experience to her art in …
By Colleen Collins
4.2 Stars  –  8 Reviews
Here’s the set-up for Colleen Collins’s The Zen Man, just 99 Cents on Kindle:

Just as washed-up criminal defense attorney, life-long Deadhead (nickname “The Zen Man”), and current PI Rick Levine decides to get relicensed as a lawyer, he’s charged with killing one and ends up in the slammer with a half-mil bail.

Released on bond, Rick and his girlfriend Laura have 30 days to find the real killer. In the course of their investigations, they dig for dirt among Denver’s shady legal backrooms to its tony corporate centers. Dodging bullets, a kidnapping, trumped-up charges and the FBI’s unwanted intervention, Rick and Laura continue tracking key suspects who have motive…eventually learning that true redemption begins at home.

From the reviewers:

“Move over Sam Spade, Nick and Nora; make room for a Denver who-dun-it, Colleen Collins’s The Zen Man. Brilliant and fast-paced writing. I couldn’t put it down.”  —  Donnell Ann Bell,  Award-Winning Author of The Past Came Hunting

“Not only do the pages fly by with the action and plot twists, but the characters will keep you guessing their next move as well. I was thoroughly entertained and can’t wait to read the next installment of this fabulous gumshoe novel!” — Wendy Hines, Minding Spot book reviews

“I loved every single word of The Zen Man!” — Delores Fossen, USA Today Best-selling Author

“Rick and Laura are incredibly charming and likable…and the book’s mystery is well structured with clues and red herrings doled out steadily to move the plot along and keep things interesting… can’t wait for the return of The Zen Man.” –Book Reviews by Elizabeth A. White

“The Zen Man is an homage and update of Dashiell Hammett’s Nick and Nora Charles, a well-paced mix of banter, action, and New Age philosophizing.” —  Gerald So, owner-moderator of DetecToday for fans of the private eye genre.

Visit Amazon’s Colleen Collins Page

After graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara, Colleen worked as a film production assistant, improv comic, telecommunications manager at the RAND Corporation, technical writer/editor, speech writer, and private investigator. All these experiences play into her writing.

She’s a member of the Mystery Writers of America (MWA), Private Eye Writers of America (PWA), Sisters in Crime and Novelists, Inc. (NINC).

When not sleuthing, Colleen’s hanging with her two Rottweilers (named Jack Nicholson and Aretha Franklin), working on a time-traveling PI series, and envisioning how Nick and Nora would behave in the 21st century.

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of How Do Private Eyes Do That? by Colleen Collins:

 

 


Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Colleen Collins’ THE ZEN MAN is Our eBook of the Day at just 99 Cents, with 4.2 Stars on 8 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

Here’s the set-up for Colleen Collins’ The Zen Man, just 99 Cents on Kindle:

Just as washed-up criminal defense attorney, life-long Deadhead (nickname “The Zen Man”), and current PI Rick Levine decides to get relicensed as a lawyer, he’s charged with killing one and ends up in the slammer with a half-mil bail.

Released on bond, Rick and his girlfriend Laura have 30 days to find the real killer. In the course of their investigations, they dig for dirt among Denver’s shady legal backrooms to its tony corporate centers. Dodging bullets, a kidnapping, trumped-up charges and the FBI’s unwanted intervention, Rick and Laura continue tracking key suspects who have motive…eventually learning that true redemption begins at home.

 

From the reviewers:

“Move over Sam Spade, Nick and Nora; make room for a Denver who-dun-it, Colleen Collins’s The Zen Man. Brilliant and fast-paced writing. I couldn’t put it down.”  —  Donnell Ann Bell,  Award-Winning Author of The Past Came Hunting

“Not only do the pages fly by with the action and plot twists, but the characters will keep you guessing their next move as well. I was thoroughly entertained and can’t wait to read the next installment of this fabulous gumshoe novel!” — Wendy Hines, Minding Spot book reviews

“I loved every single word of The Zen Man!” — Delores Fossen, USA Today Best-selling Author

“Rick and Laura are incredibly charming and likable…and the book’s mystery is well structured with clues and red herrings doled out steadily to move the plot along and keep things interesting… can’t wait for the return of The Zen Man.” –Book Reviews by Elizabeth A. White

“The Zen Man is an homage and update of Dashiell Hammett’s Nick and Nora Charles, a well-paced mix of banter, action, and New Age philosophizing.” —  Gerald So, owner-moderator of DetecToday for fans of the private eye genre

Visit Amazon’s Colleen Collins Page

Colleen Collins is a unique combination of real-life private eye and bestselling author.  Once you’ve enjoyed The Zen Man, check out her non-fiction account, How Do Private Eyes Do That?, to find out how things really work in the world of criminal investigations.

And now, for the facts:

How Do Private Eyes Do That? shares Collins’ experience and knowledge as a professional private eye with readers.

Compare the fiction of  The Zen Man with the facts to see how Collins applies reality to the creation of compelling, reality-based fiction.   Mystery fans and would-be mystery authors will love the two books as companions to each other.

About the author:

After graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara, Colleen worked as a film production assistant, improv comic, telecommunications manager at the RAND Corporation, technical writer/editor, speech writer, and private investigator. All these experiences play into her writing.

She’s a member of the Mystery Writers of America (MWA), Private Eye Writers of America (PWA), Sisters in Crime and Novelists, Inc. (NINC).

When not sleuthing, Colleen’s hanging with her two Rottweilers (named Jack Nicholson and Aretha Franklin), working on a time-traveling PI series, and envisioning how Nick and Nora would behave in the 21st century.

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of THE ZEN MAN by Colleen Collins:

 


Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Lori Williams’ Stop Thinking About It! Winning the Emotional Battle Surrounding Food and Weight Loss is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, with 4.7 Stars on 6 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

In Stop Thinking About It, Lori shares a simple, candid view of her experience with the emotional burden that food, diets, and a critical self-image often bring. Having traded this burden for good health and peace of mind, she is compelled to share her lessons learned with hope that those who identify with her years of frustration might also find hope and, ultimately, lasting peace.

This is not a diet book, nor is it a weight loss book although dropping weight once and for all is a great side effect. It’s about how you, regardless of your size, can be free of the ever-present emotional battle surrounding food, weight, and a critical body image.

It all begins when you STOP THINKING ABOUT IT!

From the reviewers:

“Her unfailing supportive tone complements the easy-to-follow program . . . the relatable anecdotes freshen up the decidedly gloomy prospect of self-improvement. Readers will feel like they’ve just had a pleasant chat with an honest, knowledgeable friend, instead of a lecture by yet another self-described diet expert.”  –  Kirkus Review

“Refreshing! Stop Thinking About It! provides simple, easy to follow steps that free your mind of the daily obsessions centered around food and dieting.” –Andrea friedman, former NFL cheerleader and founder of bootcampbabes.com

“There’s nothing out there like Stop Thinking About It! A huge number of people will relate to this book.” –Nathan Seaman, D.O.

“Stop Thinking About It! has an extremely important message that I agree with  wholeheartedly, and it has made a positive difference in my life.” –Fay K.

“These concepts are liberating. I no longer feel trapped.” –Sarah H.

“I couldn’t put it down! With its honest, light style, Stop Thinking About It! delivers a powerful lesson without the text book feel.” –Randall Grant, founder of Divine Nature, LLC

Visit Amazon’s Lori Williams Page

Lori A. Williams has a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and lives with her husband and six children in Mesa, Arizona.

As a youth she became critically aware of what she believed she needed to look like in order to be happy and, up until about six years ago, felt the emotional burden that food, diets, and a critical self-image often bring.

Having traded this burden for good health and peace of mind, she is now compelled to share her lessons learned.

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of STOP THINKING ABOUT IT by Lori Williams:

 


Tracy Sumner’s TO SEDUCE A ROGUE is Our eBook of the Day at just $3.99, Or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library, with 4.6 Stars on 28 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

In this battle of wills, passion becomes front-page news.

He challenged her legacy.
She challenged him to love.

In 1850s South Carolina, ladies with ambition and a penchant for wearing trousers are rare indeed. But that’s Charlotte Whitney all over. Not only does Charlie yearn to resurrect her late father’s newspaper, she wants to be its editor. That position, however, has been handed to Richmond newspaperman Adam Chase. Undeterred, Charlie convinces Adam to teach her the journalism trade. In doing so, she teaches him how to open his heart.

Adam Chase had one goal in mind: to return Edgemont’s newspaper to its former glory and then make tracks back to the big city. But he faces one very tempting obstacle in outspoken Charlie Whitney. The newsroom becomes the battleground for a war between the sexes—until Adam surrenders to Charlie’s sultry charms. Together, they discover that the power of the press doesn’t hold a candle to the power of love.

Reader’s Choice Finalist: Best Historical
Rising Stars Finalist: Best First Book
Heart of Romance Finalist: Best Historical

**Includes excerpts from the Amazon Bestseller sequel TO DESIRE A SCOUNDREL and the National Reader’s Choice Winner TIDES OF PASSION!**

From the reviewers: 

“The battle of the sexes heats up the pages of this fun and fresh romance by talented new writer Tracy Sumner.” —New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs

“Well-written, funny and very engaging.” —USA Today bestselling author Pamela Morsi

“Tracy Sumner has created endearing people and a story to match. Engaging, warm and wonderful.” —Romantic Times

“As I began reading this book, I fell in love.” —Affaire de Coeur

Visit Amazon’s Tracy Sumner Page

Tracy’s story telling career began when she picked up a copy of LaVyrle Spencer’s Vows on a college beach trip. A journalism degree and a thousand romance novels later, she decided to try her hand at writing a southern version of the perfect love story. With a great deal of luck and more than a bit of perseverance, she sold her first novel to Kensington Publishing.

When not writing sensual stories featuring complex characters and lush settings, Tracy can be found reading romance, snowboarding, watching college football and figuring out how she can get to 100 countries before she kicks (which is a more difficult endeavor than it used to be with her four-year-old son in tow). She lives in the south, but after spending a few years in “the city,” considers herself a New Yorker at heart.

Tracy has been awarded the National Reader’s Choice, the Write Touch and the Beacon – with finalist nominations in the HOLT Medallion, Heart of Romance, Rising Stars and Reader’s Choice. Her books have been translated into German, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish. She loves hearing from readers about why she tends to pit her hero and heroine against each other and about that great novel she simply must order in five seconds on her Kindle.

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Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Donna Marie Lanheady’s WHERE SECRETS LIE is Our eBook of the Day at just 99 Cents, or Currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Via the Kindle Lending Library, and Here’s a Free Sample!

Where Secrets Lie is an exploration of one family’s reliance on secrets, how those secrets affect their relationships and alter the directions their lives take, and where those secrets all began.

Sara is the older of two sisters. Her marriage is in trouble, and she only has herself to blame. Everyday Sara takes a birth control pill even though she and her husband, David, are trying to have a baby. When David finds the pills and confronts her with them, Sara must face her own unresolved guilt about a pregnancy David knows nothing about.

Katie is Sara’s younger sister. Her girlfriend, Emily, is tired of pretending they are just roommates whenever they are around Katie’s parents. After all, they are candid about living together as a couple with everyone else. Enough is enough. Problem is, Katie cannot muster up enough courage to defy her mother’s behavioral boundaries. That is, at least, not openly.

Sara and Katie’s mother, Lee, spends her life deploying secrets in order to protect her loved ones not only from difficult truths, but also from the prejudices they elicit. In spite of the torment her own secret laden past causes her, Lee raises her daughters to repress inconvenient truths.

Set in Colorado, Where Secrets Lie shifts between the unique foothills community of Boulder, the mile high city of Denver, and the majestic Rocky Mountains as it moves from the sisters’ stories to their mother’s story weaving them all together and merging each woman’s past with her present circumstances.

From the Author:

My next novel, Whoever You Are, is a stand alone story, but it features the main characters from Where Secrets Lie and provides insights into how their lives progress.

From the reviewers:

Where Secrets Lie is a quick read. I began it yesterday and finished it today. The quality of the writing and story-telling is solid. Most of the secrets I was able to quickly guess before they were explicitly stated (though one completely surprised me). That is acceptable, as this book is not a mystery. Although the story is compelling, the most valuable aspect of the book is the development of the characters. For a novella, it was well done and in a few short pages, I felt I knew and understood the characters well enough for the scope of the story.  –  William C. Sain

This was a well written story about the secrets that are within a family. Nicely written! — A. Harris

This books is very well written and moves you easily from past to present once you realize that is the intent of the author. The characters are well-thought-out and true-to-life and the story keeps you interested from the beginning. While the ending may seem a bit abrupt, this book is definitely a worthwhile read. I enjoyed reading this novel and look forward to more books by Donna Marie Lanheady. – Dee’s Reading Room

Visit Amazon’s Donna Marie Lanheady Page

My novel is an exploration of one family’s reliance on secrets, how those secrets affect their relationships and alter the directions their lives take, and where those secrets all began.

My next novel, WHOEVER YOU ARE, is a stand alone story, but it features the main characters from WHERE SECRETS LIE and provides insights into how their lives progress.

To learn more about me, find me on Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.

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Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Tina Folsom’s ZANE’S REDEMPTION is Our eBook of the Day at just $4.99, with 4.9 Stars on 136 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

Here’s the set-up for Tina Folsom’s Zane’s Redemption, jut $4.99 on Kindle:

The last thing vampire bodyguard Zane wants to do is to guard a hybrid, a half-vampire, half-human, whose father wants to keep her a virgin. Known for his violent temper and callous lack of compassion, Zane’s out-of-control rage, born of the cruelty he suffered during the Holocaust, drives him to focus only on revenge. Trying to find the last of his torturers is his only goal in life.

Portia is a young hybrid with a serious dilemma: in a few weeks, her body will be set in its final vampire form. If she is to avoid having to live out her immortal life as a virgin, she must find a lover in that short time–something her father hires Zane to prevent.

The moment Portia and Zane meet, rules begin to bend, and a forbidden attraction bursts into flames hotter than the hell of Zane’s past. But that past threatens to pull them apart unless they can overcome their prejudice, forsake hate for love, and revenge for forgiveness.

Scanguards Vampires Series:
Book 1: Samson’s Lovely Mortal
Book 2: Amaury’s Hellion
Book 3: Gabriel’s Mate
Book 4: Yvette’s Haven
Book 5: Zane’s Redemption

Out of Olympus Series (A romantic comedy series about Greek Gods):
Book 1: A Touch of Greek
Book 2: A Scent of Greek

Venice Vampyr Novella Series:
Venice Vampyr (#1)
Venice Vampyr (#2): Final Affair
Venice Vampyr (#3): Sinful Treasure

Also available as a bundle (for a reduced price): Venice Vampyr – The Beginning

Stand alone books & short stories:
Lawful Escort
Steal Me (short)
The Wrong Suitor (short)
Captured to Breed (short)

From the reviewers:

This is the story that the fans have been waiting for,  and what a brilliant read it is.  We finally get to see why Zane is the cold and brutal vampire he is. Once again he has fallen foul of the rules, so Samson has given him a babysitting job.  Zane is furious, but if he wants to keep his job then he will have to comply. –  L. Sims

Zane’s Redemption is the 5th book in the Scanguards Vampires series and it has not lost its steam and ability to pull the reader in with its compelling storyline and characters that regular readers of the series have come to love. Tina somehow manages to capture the essence of her characters and make them jump off the page.  – “DarkBloodyVamp”

After reading all the other books in the series I did not think I was going to like this book because of how Zane was protrayed in the previous books but I have to say that this book was by far the best book can’t wait to see if there are going to be more so I can see what happens next  –  Penelope Stanton

I am the author of 8 romance novels, 3 novellas, and 3 short stories since 2010. My latest book is Zane’s Redemption (November 2011) which is the 5th installment of my most popular series, the Scanguards Vampires Series. Other series include Out of Olympus (Greek God Romantic Comedies) and the Venice Vampyr Series (Historical Erotic Romance Novellas). I have been a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA) since 2009 and my work is also known internationally.

I’ve had a peppered career. I am a German native and love to travel. My background includes everything from being a cocktail waitress to drama student to tax accountant. However, I knew I wanted to write when I was just 13 years old. I truly believe that you can overcome any obstacle and love prevails, which I’m sure you can see in my writing.

I live in California and love reading, writing, and great food.

My favorite authors are: Lara Adrian, Kresley Cole, Larissa Ione, Alexandra Ivy, Kerrilyn Sparks, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and many other great romance writers.

You can reach me here:
Facebook: facebook.com/TinaFolsomFans
Twitter: @Tina_Folsom
My website: tinawritesromance.com
My blog: authortinafolsom.blogspot.com
My email: tina@tinawritesromance.com

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Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: Ed Brodow’s FIXER is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, with 4.8 Stars on 20 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample!

Here’s the set-up for Ed Brodow’s Fixer, just $2.99 on Kindle:

Power broker Harry Leonnoff takes on Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in this thrilling novel of New York City politics. From the slums of the Lower East Side to the bloody battle of Belleau Wood, Fixer is the spellbinding tale of a fearless politician with a limp and a .38 who is faced with an impossible choice between his career and his integrity.

Harry Leonnoff, uneducated son of Russian Jewish immigrants, overcomes the poverty of the Lower East Side, a crippling bout with polio, and rampant anti-semitism to become the admired Robin Hood of Depression-Era New York.

He confronts gangsters and bigots, saves nine innocent black men from the electric chair, and comes to the aid of immigrants and the poor. But vindictive Mayor Fiorello La Guardia doesn’t like losing out to Harry over his election redistricting campaign and swears he will get even. Ed Brodow introduces us to one of the most compelling antiheroes in contemporary American fiction.

From the author:

What is amazing about Fixer is how closely it coincides with the actual experience of my grandfather, a larger-than-life New York City politician whose type no longer exists. He was the most complex, extraordinary human being I have ever met. No one who knew him ever forgot him. He was a tough guy who came out of a tough school but what made him different from the rest was his lifelong, unselfish struggle to improve the condition of poor people and minorities. I have been carrying the burden of his story with me for a long time and I am grateful that people are finally finding out what happened to this fascinating man.

Critical Acclaim for Fixer:

“A passionate, tough and colorful story…fascinating!” — Iris Rainer Dart, author of Beaches

“A modern classic. Not since Edna Ferber’s great novels and Betty Smith’s ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ have I read a novel that is so lifelike, powerful and riveting.” — Susanna Hutcheson, award-winning journalist

“This story really grabbed me and kept me entranced with the characters and how they overcame adversity. I definitely recommend this book and give it 2 thumbs up!” — Storeybook Reviews

“Breathtaking! A powerful story and a real page-turner. Harry Leonnoff is an unforgettable character.” — Susan RoAne, author of How to Work a Room

“The book progresses cleverly and swiftly as the characters develop and their own individual stories come together in a wonderful climax. Brodow is a natural storyteller. Up there with the best of them!” — Ken Scott, author of Jack of Hearts

“An extraordinary book, and one you won’t be able to put down.” — C.L. Rossman at ArmchairInterviews.com

“Extraordinarily interesting characters that are well drawn. The novel is never less than fascinating reading. Ed Brodow is a born storyteller.” — Grady Harp, Amazon Top 10 reviewer

“A lively, compelling novel with a good plot. Deft construction of scenes replete with provocative and fascinating dialogue. Wonderful shifting of perspectives and the manipulation of language and logic at every turn. A very good novel.” — Writer’s Digest

Website: fixerbook.com

Visit Amazon’s Ed Brodow Page

Ed Brodow is the best-selling author of Fixer, The StampNegotiation Boot Camp, The Man Who Could Not Make Up His Mind, and Getting a Success Change.

An internationally recognized expert on the art of negotiation, Ed was dubbed “King of Negotiators” by SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt. Ed has appeared as negotiation guru on PBS, ABC National News, Fox News, Inside Edition, and Fortune Business Report.

As a speaker, he has enthralled more than 1,000 audiences in Paris, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Athens, Toronto, and New York.

Ed is a veteran member of Screen Actors Guild, appearing in American and European movies with Jessica Lange, Ron Howard, and Christopher Reeve. A former Marine officer, Ed graduated from Brooklyn College and lives in Monterey, California. Websites: www.brodow.com, www.fixerbook.com, www.successchange.com/

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