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Donna Burgess’ Darklands: A Vampire’s Tale – our Kindle eBook of the Day is a sexy tale of survival and bloodlust at the edge of immortality. Now just $2.99 on Kindle, and here’s a free sample!

May 16, 2011 by KND

When her twin brother’s murderer Devin returns, Susan Archer soon discovers that he is not the monster she has feared for so long. Donna Burgess’ Darklands: A Vampire’s Tale is a sexy tale of survival, bloodlust, and two people trying to hang on to the last shreds of their humanity, while teetering on the edge of immortality.

Here’s the set-up for Donna Burgess’ Darklands: A Vampire’s Tale – Now just $2.99 on Kindle:

Twenty years ago, Susan Archer witnessed the brutal murder of her beloved twin brother.

Now the murderer, Devin McCree, has returned.
Although Devin is a “Deathwalker,” Susan soon discovers that he is not the monster she has feared for so long.

Leaving her old life behind, she joins Devin on his run from a psychotic vampire hunter. Unwilling to let his love disappear, Michael soon follows.

From the reviewers:

“Darklands: A Vampire’s Tale” is and a sexy and violent story of survival, bloodlust two people grasping to the edge of immortality while trying to hang on the last shreds of their humanity.

“Darklands: A Vampire’s Tale” is the first volume in the Darklands Vampire series; professionally edited, 2nd edition.

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Donna Burgess was born at the end of the 1960’s and has been writing since she was able to hold a pencil.

She has been published in numerous genre anthologies, magazines and websites as author, poet, artist or editor.

She lives on the South Carolina coast with her two children and husband, Dan.

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Donna Huston Murray’s Main Line Mystery FINAL ARRANGEMENTS is our Kindle eBook of the Day – 5 Stars, Just $2.99, and Here’s a Free Sample!

May 15, 2011 by KND

The temptation is great. Just drive her mother’s high school chum to the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 5:30 in the morning and Ginger Barnes gets to see the internationally renowned Philadelphia Flower Show before the rest of the world. What could possibly go wrong?

Lots. Winifred “Iffy” Bigelow is a bossy, ungrateful grouch. She treats Gin, her mother, and her niece Julia like low-paid employees then complicates their lives by ending up dead. Julia, just released from a mental hospital, snitches an Easter lily to place beside her strangled aunt and wins the title of Suspect No. 1. Mother Cynthia cannot bear the thought and commandeers Gin once again–this time to solve the crime.

Here’s the set-up for Donna Huston Murray’s Final Arrangements, just $2.99 on Kindle:

Gin’s mother trades a ride to the world-renowned Philadelphia Flower show for two passes to see it before the public arrives, a good deal until Iffy Bigelow, their #1 passenger, turns up strangled, ostensibly by their #2 passenger, Iffy’s emotionally disturbed niece.

Mom begs Gin to unearth the real murderer. “You’ve done it before, now you can you can do it for me.”

Gin Barnes never expected to become a detective, but when the Main Line horticulturist she escorts to the Philadelphia Flower Show is strangled, she finds herself seeking a vicious killer among the world’s most famous green thumbs.

From the Reviewers:

If you love the mysteries of Carolyn G. Hart, Jill Churchill, and Diane Mott Davidson, you’ll definitely want to add this new series to your library. — Nancy Pickard

The Philadelphia Flower Show is an event that draws thousands, and for good reason. It’s bright, colorful, dramatic and fun, just like this book! Gin Barnes is a down-to-earth woman who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty, both literally and figuratively, and when she gets drawn into a mystery, she draws you right in with her. If you like memorable local color, quirky characters and real suspense, this is the book for you.

Love Gin Barnes. Loved the background stuff about the flower show – who knew? And I didn’t guess the ending. Hope there are more…

I really enjoyed the original version of this book and am happy to have the updated Kindle version. It really kept me in suspense until the end, and the characters are great fun. I’m glad to read it again.

Anyone who’s been to the Philadelphia Flower Show will really enjoy this book. (It’s fun even if you haven’t been, too!) The original book has been nicely updated for the Kindle version.

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Like her series character, Ginger Barnes, Donna Huston Murray was transplanted to Philadelphia’s very “in” Main Line when her husband became head of a small private school. Both love trying to solve all sorts of problems, and although neither has any tolerance for pretentiousness, “Only Gin gets to make cheeky remarks to strangers.”

Donna Huston Murray and her alter-ego, Ginger Barnes, are almost identical. Both love people, have an earthy sense of humor, and like to think they can fix anything. You can bet that if Gin hangs a chandelier or wrecks a faucet, Murray has done it, too. Fortunately, Gin is “taller, smarter, and braver,” because she stumbles over dead bodies far more often than you might expect.

In addition to the seven Ginger Barnes Main Line mysteries originally published by St. Martin’s Press, Murray has written for MYSTERY SCENE MAGAZINE, READER’S DIGEST, ECHELON, and REDBOOK. Her work can also be found in the Edgar-award winning companion book, THE FINE ART OF MURDER, and the LETHAL LADIES I and II anthologies by Berkley. Her most recent title, LIE LIKE A RUG, received a 4-1/2 star review from ROMANTIC TIMES magazine.

Murray’s husband, Hench, is an educational consultant. They live outside of Philadelphia and have two adult children, Robynne, and Casey.

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Just 99 cents on Kindle gets you started on the addictive USA Today bestselling Pearl Island Trilogy with Our eBook Of The Day, Julie Ortolon’s Falling For You – And here’s a free sample!

May 14, 2011 by KND

Here’s the set-up for Julie Ortolon’s USA Today bestseller Falling For You, just 99 Cents on Kindle:

What happens when Mr. Slow and Steady…

The forecast is smooth sailing for Oliver Chancellor, scion of Galveston’s premier financier. Destined to take his place in the hallowed marble corridors of his family’s bank, Chance is content with the future that’s been mapped out for him, right down to his upcoming engagement to a prim debutante enthusiastically approved by his socialite mother.

Finds himself on a collision course…

But when beautiful Rory St. Claire crosses his path, Chance recklessly plunges into uncharted territory with nothing but his heart to guide him-and a beautiful woman to tempt him…

With Ms. Full-Speed-Ahead?

Propelled by a lifelong goal to buy the island home reportedly haunted by her colorful ancestors, Rory desperately needs Chance’s help in securing a business loan, and she won’t take no for an answer. In the midst of convincing the hesitant blue blood to take a chance on her dream, Rory unexpectedly lands in Chance’s arms, stunned by his red-blooded passion-and her own awakened desire. Now, the mismatched pair can’t keep their hands off one another, and something tells Rory she’s headed for trouble-trouble in the name of love

From the reviewers:

With its well-balanced blend of comic exaggeration and genuine heart, Ortolon’s story is a light but thoroughly satisfying romantic confection. –Publishers Weekly

An author on the rise…endearing, emotional, and romantic!”–Romantic Times

I love books that are set in an area new to me and that evoke local color so dramatically that I feel that I am there or that I want to be there [in my case, now I want to go visit Galveston, Texas!].

This is a story with plenty of color, and one which takes a standard plotline – rich stuffy banker meets wild child – and sets it on its ear.

In “Falling for You,” Julie Ortolon has written a smart, amusing and engrossing novel.
It’s the first of what will become a trilogy about three siblings, two women and a man, and their romantic and professional adventures on Pearl Island, an imaginary spot near Galveston in Texas.

FALLING FOR YOU is a delightful contemporary romantic comedy that demonstrates Julie Ortolon’s talent to perfection. Highly recommended!

Julie Ortolon knows how to write a terrific, heart-warming story. We have a less-than-perfect “nerd” who falls for a less-than-perfect-full-steam-ahead beauty and the combination is….well…..PERFECT!

Visit Amazon’s Julie Ortolon Page

I’m late bloomer when it comes to reading — and writing. I didn’t discover either joy until I discovered romance novels in my early twenties. Now, I’m totally addicted. My biggest joy is bringing all my interests together in my books, to have the chance to celebrate the things that excite me through my characters. So when people ask me, “Do you put yourself or real life experiences in your books?” the answer is “You betcha!” I just edit out the boring parts, and emphasize the fun parts. And take a LOT of literary license!

Since I love to travel, all my books are set in places I’ve actually been. Sometimes those real places morph into fictional places — like Pearl Island — but I try to capture the magic of the setting and people in all my books, to make writing them like a trip to a wonderful world where good always triumphs and love always ends in Happily Ever After — against all odds. That’s what makes life worth living, and books worth reading: when someone grabs the brass ring.

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Think “Grisham meets 24” and add unforgettable attorney Sasha McCandless’ struggle to make partner and you’ve got Our Kindle eBook Of The Day, Melissa F. Miller’s taut legal thriller Irreparable Harm – Just $2.99, and Here’s a Free Sample!

July 7, 2019May 12, 2011 by KND

Here’s the set-up for Melissa F. Miller’s Irreparable Harm, just $2.99 on Kindle:

There’s a smartphone app that can crash a plane.
And it’s for sale to the highest bidder . . .

Attorney Sasha McCandless is closing in on the prize after eight long years: she’s months away from being made partner at a prestigious law firm. All she has to do is keep her head down and her billable hours up.

Then a plane operated by her client slams into the side of a mountain, killing everyone aboard. Sasha gears up to prepare a defense to the inevitable civil lawsuits.

She quickly realizes the crash was no accident: a developer has created an application that can control a commercial plane’s onboard computer from a smartphone.

Sasha joins forces with a federal air marshal who’s investigating the crash. As they race to prevent another disaster, people close to the matter start to die. And she’s next on the list.

Sasha will need to rely on her legal training and her Krav Maga training in equal measure to find and stop a madman before he strikes again.

*80,000 words, 414 pages (print version)

Irreparable Harm is a taut introduction to an unforgettable protagonist.

From the reviewers:

It is extremely rare to find the well developed, beautifully written novel that can give readers a sense of place inhabited by characters of depth. It is even more rare to combine that with a mystery/thriller genre that will keep you up to the early morning hours turning pages at breakneck speed. Melissa Miller hits the mark in Irreparable Harm.

The characters are real, the language is fast paced, cutting, and witty. This book will be enjoyed by all but will a special treat for lawyers and anyone who has ever loved Pittsburgh. Can’t wait to read more from this author.

…page-turner! I couldn’t put it down and it consumed my entire weekend until I finished the very last page! The storyline is believable and full of suspense! I fell in love with the characters and am hoping she brings them back in another story. Melissa F. Miller has incredible talent as a writer and her knowledge of the legal system is very thorough. I am really looking forward to her next book.

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Melissa F. Miller is a commercial litigator. She and her husband practice law together in South Central Pennsylvania, where they live with their three young children.

When she is not in court or on the playground, Melissa writes crime fiction.

Readers have also praised her Kindle book, Dark Blooms, which includes two finely crafted short stories and an excerpt from Irreparable Harm.

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Parker Francis has created a protagonist you’ll root for from page one of his thriller Matanzas Bay, our eBook of the Day. 4.9 stars, just $2.99 on Kindle, and here’s a free sample!

May 10, 2011 by KND

“Parker Francis has created in Quint Mitchell a protagonist you’ll root for from page one. Quint’s efforts to prove the innocence of a friend he believes has been falsely accused of murder will take the reader on an intriguing journey through the quaint, historic town of St. Augustine, Florida, where one wrong move can mean swimming with political sharks or becoming a midnight snack for the resident alligators. With ever-increasing suspense and enough plot twists to keep you wondering ’til the end, Matanzas Bay won’t disappoint.”

—Julie Compton, author of Tell No Lies and Rescuing Olivia

Here’s the set-up for Parker Francis’ Matanzas Bay, just $2.99 on Kindle:

When PI Quint Mitchell volunteered to help with an archaeological survey in St. Augustine, he didn’t count on digging up a murder victim. In the nation’s oldest city, Mitchell discovers links to ancient sins, comes face to face with his own past, and unleashes powerful forces that will do anything to keep their secrets—even if it means taking his life.

In this award-winning debut mystery, author Parker Francis taps into an undercurrent of violence hidden behind the sleepy façade of the historic town.

When Mitchell’s friend, the City Archaeologist, is charged with a brutal murder, he must find the true killer while fighting inner demons and the corrosive residue of racial violence dating back to the Civil Rights Movement. As he learns, St. Augustine was birthed in blood—Matanzas means “place of slaughter” in Spanish—and violence is never far from the surface.

Matanzas Bay contains extra features: Read the prologue and first chapter of the next Quint Mitchell Mystery, “Bring Down the Furies.”

Praise for Matanzas Bay:

“Matanzas Bay is a Chinatown-like hall of mirrors of murder, conspiracy, and land development in St. Augustine.”—David Poyer, author of Ghosting and The Towers

“Parker Francis’s mystery Matanzas Bay is as intricate and full of surprises as an archeological dig into old Florida’s treasures and new Florida’s darkest secrets. Francis’s private detective Quint Mitchell has hard edges, an anguished past, and just the right amount of wise-cracking good humor to keep readers smiling … a page turner to the end.”—Michael Wiley, author of A Bad Night’s Sleep and the Joe Kozmarski novels

“A compelling read that rushes you along the narrow streets and darkened alleyways of St. Augustine, Florida. The novel’s true-to-life, blood-spattered protagonist, P. I. Quint Mitchell, takes you on an exciting and suspenseful ride through the Ancient City, one you won’t soon forget.”—William Kerr, author of the successful “Matt Berkeley” series

“Parker Francis has created in Quint Mitchell a protagonist you’ll root for from page one. With ever-increasing suspense and enough plot twists to keep you wondering ’til the end, Matanzas Bay won’t disappoint.”—Julie Compton, author of Tell No Lies and Rescuing Olivia

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Donna Burgess’ Darklands: A Vampire’s Tale – our Kindle eBook of the Day is a sexy tale of survival and bloodlust at the edge of immortality. Now just $2.99 on Kindle, and here’s a free sample!

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