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Kindle Nation Bargain Book Alert! Start reading Kailin Gow’s YA series THE ALCHEMISTS ACADEMY now for just 99 cents!

Here’s the set-up:
What
do you learn here…at the Academy? Wirt asks. Magic? The
responsibility to use your powers responsibly? Uh…something like that,
his roommate Spencer said. More like how to rule worlds. Wirt, is used
to being shuffled from foster home to foster home, adopting a
devil-may-care attitude toward the world along the way. Now he s in a
school he can t escape, learning to develop his latent magical
abilities, for what use, he doesn t know…to save his world or to
destroy it… 

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Here’s the set-up:
A
new student has entered The Alchemists Academy, and he brings with him
an explosive power that threatens the Academy and the legend of Merlin.
Wirt thought he was the only bad boy at the Academy, but he was wrong.
Not only is Roland Black worse than Wirt, but a new teacher had replaced
one of their beloved teachers, and she has more planned for Wirt and
his friends than just lesson plans. Alana, his crush has grown prettier,
and now he is rivals for her attention with not only his best friend
Spencer, but newcomer Roland, as well. On top of that, it is their
second year, and the year where all the students must pass a test to
move on to the Elite Class at the Academy. The Elite Class is the only
class in the third year at the Academy, and the students who fail will
be sent home, others will face something even deadlier.

 

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Read an excerpt of Elemental Explosions here:


 

Wirt dreamt that he was sitting in his room, knowing that it was a dream in
that way people do sometimes. Only it wasn’t his room. Not now. His room
was the one at the Alchemists’ Academy that he shared with Spencer, his
half of it a complete mess while Spencer’s was pin neat.
This
room was the one he’d had with his last foster parents, Joan and Peter,
decorated according to their idea of what a boy his age should have
liked, and several years too young for Wirt as a result. There was the
bed, the small desk, the wardrobe with the familiarly unexplained dents
in the front. Not to mention the football themed wallpaper. Wirt hated
football.
Without thinking about it, Wirt found himself wandering downstairs, a strange
sense of excitement in his stomach. Somehow he knew, in that way you did
in dreams, that it was Christmas morning, and that they would be
waiting for him in the kitchen, ready to exchange presents. That was
even more proof that this couldn’t be real, because he had never
actually done that with Joan and Peter. As with so many of the places
Wirt had stayed, he hadn’t been there long enough.
 

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Learn about the book and series.  Watch the trailer here: http://kailingow.wordpress.com/the-alchemists-academy/


Buy the Books on Kindle here:


 

by Kailin Gow
Kindle Price: 99 cents 

 

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A Guest Post for Fans of Paul Levine’s Bestselling “JAKE LASSITER” Mysteries: NOW, THE BACKSTORY!

 
HOW A WINDSURFING INJURY LED TO THE WRITING OF RIPTIDE
By Paul Levine


by Paul Levine
5.0 stars – 3 Reviews
 

If not for an injury, I never would have become a novelist.

This is the backstory of “Riptide.”

In
1986, I rented a condo on Maui for the summer, intent on polishing my
skills as a competitive windsurfer.  Strong trade winds, gorgeous waves
for jumping, and warm water.  What could go wrong?


My
second day at Hookipa Beach, bouncing over the lip of a roller, the
board exploded out of the water and smashed my femur.  The E.R.
physician told me nothing was broken and recommended smoking a little
Maui Wowie for the pain.  (No, it was not Dr. House).  


No
more windsurfing, so I sat on the beach with a yellow pad and, without
knowing what I
was doing, started handwriting a novel featuring a
character that popped into my mind:  linebacker-turned-lawyer Jake
Lassiter.  Here’s the first sentence of fiction I ever wrote, (not
counting certain statements in my appellate briefs).  “The old man loved
gadgets, money, and large-breasted women, and at the moment, he had all
three.” 


When I returned home to Miami, I put the novel aside and wrote “To Speak for the Dead,”
which became my first published book.  I kept re-writing “Riptide,”
which appeared as a William Morrow hardcover under the title
“Slashback.”  And that line about gadgets, money, and breasts?  It’s now
the first sentence of chapter two.  Here’s what the Tampa Tribune had
to say:


“A thriller as fast as the wind…a bracing rush, as breathtaking as hitting the Gulf waters on a chill December morning.

“Riptide”
is the only one of the Lassiter thrillers based on one of my cases.
 Yes, I really had an octogenarian client who kept $2 million in
negotiable bonds in a desk drawer.  And yes, his secretary, a woman
“somewhere between forty and hell,” ripped him off.  Though I was a
lawyer, I really acted as a P.I., tracking down the bonds without
killing anyone or getting shot at myself.   Is Jake Lassiter as lucky in
“Riptide?”  Aw, it’ll cost you $2.99 to find out.  


All
I’ll say now is that the trail of clues leads to a sinister
professional windsurfer and his companion, Lila Summers, a champion
athlete and a lethal femme fatale.  Jake chases the missing bonds and
the mysterious woman from Miami to Bimini to Maui where, in an explosive
finale, he learns lessons never taught on the football field or in the
courtroom.


There’s more about the Jake Lassiter series on my website, including info about “Riptide,” and of course you can buy the e-book from Amazon Kindle.

           

Kindle Nation Fave Kathy Carmichael’s HOT FLASH – Now Free in the Kindle Store!

Medallion Press and Kathy Carmichael are delighted to announce they are offering HOT FLASH as a FREE e-book for a limited time!

Named by Booklist as a Top 10 Romance *Starred Review* “The road to true love has many twists and turns, and Jill stumbles across all of them in Carmichael’s delightful romantic comedy.” — Shelley Mosely, Booklist

Top Pick! “Kathy Carmichael’s Hot Flash is a keeper! It is a journey of discovery and self-acceptance that shows that even when things look to be under control there is still room for surprise. Hot Flash has heart, and I’m going to read it again. And again. Wonderfully well done!” ~ Kay James, Romance Reader at Heart

“Just be warned: you may end up snorting milk out of your nose … Don’t say I didn’t warn you.” ~ Julianne Draper, Tampa Books Examiner

Five Cups! CTRR Award! “I love, love, love this book! Ms. Carmichael has written a sensational novel that will leave you laughing throughout all of Jill’s hijinks. Hot Flash is the story of what one woman will go through to give her child all he deserves. The way Jill jumps blindly into dating and comes out smelling like a disaster is hilarious. I especially loved the bikini wax episode. This is a book that has feel good chick flick movie written all over it. Pay attention book and movie fans alike because I would not be surprised to see this on the big screen! A laugh-out-loud treasure of a book for women and mothers of all ages!” ~ Danielle Russell, Coffee Time Romance

Also by Kathy Carmichael:

Diary of a Confessions Queen

Amy Crosby believes her missing husband is dead … that is, until she receives a blackmail note.
Booklist *Starred Review* ~ “… Carmichael (Hot Flash, 2009) has created a thrilling whodunit in her trademark sassy, breezy style. Readers will enjoy her unique blend of humor and suspense.”
From Publishers Weekly ~ “Sprightly humor and eccentric characters invigorate this chick lit cozy from romance writer Carmichael (Hot Flash).”
From Library Journal ~ “Mystery fans who enjoy bright women working through their problems and solving crimes along the way will love Amy. Carmichael (Hot Flash) knows how to deliver a zinger of a tale with plenty of action.”
Visit Kathy Carmichael’s website for information on these and other titles by Kathy.
Kissing Kelli
Stuck On You
Angel Be Good

PULSE – What if You Can Begin Life All Over Again? In Kailin Gow’s novel PULSE, Kalina is the elusive dream all vampires have – to return to their human state.

Here’s the set-up:
17 year-old Kalina didn’t know her boyfriend was a vampire until the night he died of a freak accident. She didn’t know he came from a long line of vampires until the night she was visited by his half-brothers Jaegar and Stuart Greystone. There were a lot of secrets her boyfriend didn’t tell her. Now she must discover them in order to stay alive. But having two half-brothers vampires around has just gotten interesting.

The PULSE Series, starting with PULSE, is the Award-Winning Finalist in two categories – “Fiction: Romance” and “Fiction: Multicultural” of the 2011 International Book Awards, where Pulse’s author Kailin Gow won first place overall in Fiction Horror.

Start reading an excerpt of PULSE here:

She ran like an animal. Her clothes were wet, sopping, clinging to her thighs and to her chest, hollow and transparent around the curve of her shoulders. Her hair shook out droplets of rain; her cheeks were flushed and she was breathless. He could see her heartbeat throbbing at the side of her throat, see it in the rhythmic panting, hear it from across the street, pounding in his ears, intermingled with the thunder bolting from the sky. He could feel it – it felt like an earthquake to him, shaking his ribs, his shoulders, his legs. It had been so long since he had seen a heartbeat like hers – since he had felt a heartbeat at all.

The skies had opened up – as they so often did in North California – without any warning, without any hesitation. It was as if the smooth blue glass ceiling of the world had shattered all at once, letting the primordial oceans pound down upon the pavement. He could see her consternation, her irritation – she wanted nothing but to get out of the rain, to dry herself off, to curl up into something warm and dry.

But Jaegar loved the rain. He loved the energy – the pulse of life beating down upon the earth.

Continued….

Click on the title below to keep reading the entire book for just $2.99!

by Kailin Gow

Learn about the book and series by watching the trailer here:  http://kailingow.wordpress.com/pulse-vampire-series/

Kindle Nation Bargain Alert: Summer Beach Reads by Kindle Nation Fave Robyn Bradley … and Each of Them at Just 99 Cents!

(Ed. Note: It’s always a treat to introduce a talented writer for a guest post – especially when she has a gift for hitting the sweet spot at intersection of Great Reads and great Prices! — S.W.)

A Guest Post by Robyn Bradley
If you’re a fan of books that fall somewhere between smart chick lit and women’s fiction, you won’t want to miss Forgotten April…a sister story with an edge.
One Amazon reviewer calls it a “great summertime read because it’s smart but also fast-paced and fun.” Another says, “It was very hard to put this novel down. I thought about it when my mind wasn’t otherwise occupied, wondering what was going to happen next.”
by Robyn Bradley
4.6 stars – 17 Reviews
If you’re in the mood for something shorter — you know, something to read in between naps while floating around the pool — check out the short story “Crush.” It’s literary and quirky, but consider yourself warned: you may never look at a Cape Cod beach in the same way ever again.
What’s it about? Here’s the scoop: Living a quiet life as a single mother, Louise Gunther is proud to have successfully raised her only child, Teddy, to adulthood. But all that changes one summer afternoon when Teddy dies in a freak accident on a Cape Cod beach. Moved beyond ordinary grief, Louise becomes obsessed with the manner in which Teddy died, determined to recreate his final moments, even if it means dying herself.

by Robyn Bradley
5.0 stars – 1 Reviews

And what would summer be without a little prep reading for fall? In October, I’ll be releasing What Happened in Granite Creek, which I’ve based on one of my most popular short stories, “Support Our Troops.” Check it out and see if you like it and if you want to know more. If you do, be sure to connect with me on my Facebook page so you don’t miss out on all the details leading up to the launch of the full-blown novel.
by Robyn Bradley
5.0 stars – 8 Reviews
Lending: Enabled
Happy summer! And happy reading!
Robyn
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SUMMER SIZZLES WITH IMAJIN BOOKS! Enter now to win critically acclaimed ebooks, autographed paperbacks, and the chance to win a Kindle with wi-fi!

(Ed. Note: Here’s an exciting guest post from our friends at Imajin Books, which publishes “quality fiction beyond your wildest dreams.” Some of their novels include: Rowena Through the Wall by Melodie Campbell, Lancelot’s Lady by Cherish D’Angelo, Under a Texas Star by Alison Bruce, and Children of the Fog by Cheryl Kaye Tardif. –S.W.)

This summer, it’s all about readers and reviewers at Imajin Books because they love both!

1. Summer Reviewer Giveaway:

Imajin Books is rewarding book reviewers and giving away FREE ebooks, plus the chance to win a Mystery Prize valued at least at $120.

Rules:

  • Borrow an Imajin Books title (ebook or paperback) from a friend or lending site, or buy from your favourite retailer. Then post a review on Amazon, B&N or Goodreads. Only reviews posted between July 1, 2011 and August 31, 2011 qualify.
  • Email imajinbooks@shaw.ca with the links to your reviews.
  • You’ll receive 1 free ebook of your choice (from our titles). No obligation to review your ebook prize.
  • 1 Mystery Prize valued at $120 (minimum) will be given away to one lucky winner.
  • Anyone, anywhere, 18+, can enter this giveaway. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. No cash value.
The Imajin Books Scavenger Hunt is on!

2. Summer Sizzler Scavenger Hunt:

Enter to win critically acclaimed ebooks, autographed paperbacks, and the chance to win a Kindle with wi-fi!

Rules:

1. Check out our Scavenger host list and click on each blog link.
2. Scavenge through these blogs until you find our Scavenger Hunt badge/graphic, which we’ll unveil on August 1st at www.imajinbooks.com.
3. Email us at imajinbooks@shaw.ca with “Scavenger Hunt” in subject line and the website link to the page with the badge you found, your name, mailing address and phone number, plus the title of the ebook you would like to receive if your name is drawn.
4. Each correct entry counts as an extra entry into our prize draws, so the more you find the badge and send us those links, the more chances you have of winning the Kindle.

Prizes:

  • 31 winners will receive one ebook of their choice from our published titles.
  • 4 winners will received a signed novel (trade paperback) by authors Alison Bruce, Melodie Campbell, Cherish D’Angelo and Cheryl Kaye Tardif.
  • Grand Prize: Kindle with Wi-Fi ($140 value): One grand prize winner (Kindle) to be selected from all eligible entries. Additional prizes may be added later.

Full contest rules at: http://www.imajinbooks.com

Imajin Books publishes “quality fiction beyond your wildest dreams”. Some of their novels include: Rowena Through the Wall by Melodie Campbell, Lancelot’s Lady by Cherish D’Angelo, Under a Texas Star by Alison Bruce, and Children of the Fog by Cheryl Kaye Tardif.

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Kindle Nation Bargain Book Alert: Check Out BEAUTIFUL BEINGS, the Latest Release from Novelist Kailin Gow and Save 60% on Four of Her Books for Just $1.99 Each!

Part gothic,
part love story,
part thriller: 

In Kailin Gow’s Beautiful Beings, the realm of the spiritual world where angels and demons walk the earth is revealed in a captivating story about a girl named Lux, who is gifted with the ability to see the spiritual realm and to use this gift to save souls.

Part gothic, part love story, part thriller; Beautiful Beings introduces a feisty heroine, the hypnotic otherworldly beautiful classmates she meets at an exclusive boarding school, and the love she could never have.

Read an excerpt here:

“A wave of warmth, scented with cinnamon, entered the still darkness of my room. As I sat up in bed, it tickled my nostrils and brought me to a state of semi-consciousness; aware I was in my room, but with the distant knowledge that I wasn’t fully awake.

In the corner, between my clutter filled dresser and my half opened window, I saw his shadow. He’d come again, dark, silent and mysterious as he stood waiting for me to acknowledge him. I should have been filled with fear and the desire to scream out for help. My body should have reacted swiftly to the intrusion, shooting out of bed and clambering to find the comfort of my parents’ room. But I felt safe and longed for him to stay.

He stepped forward, shadows forever keeping him obscured and allowing me to take in only the breadth of his shoulders, his strong and powerful height and just a hint of glimmer in his eyes. I detected a flash of joy and love in that glimmer.

When he sat on the edge of my bed and reached out to caress my face, I didn’t flinch or back away. It was as it should be, as it always should have been. His touch belonged to me; his hands, his fingers, all so warm, caring, loving. My head suddenly heavy, I leaned my cheek into his palm, wanting more than just a gentle caress…”

But that’s not all!
For one week only, bestselling novelist Kailin Gow is offering Kindle Nation citizens a special 60% discount on each of four novels from her “Frost” series! 
Get all four Frost novels now for just $1.99 each and you’ll stay cool all summer!
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