This genre-spanning Young Adult other-world fantasy allegory of Old Testament prophecy is getting great reviews on Amazon, even from adults and atheists.
Prophet (Books of the Infinite #1) [Bethany House/Baker]
Description:
Close your eyes, Ela of Parne. Close your eyes and you will see.
Ela Roeh of Parne doesn't understand why her beloved Creator, the Infinite, wants her to become His prophet. She's undignified, bad tempered, and only seventeen--not to mention that no prophet of Parne has ever been a girl. Worst of all, as the elders often warn, if she agrees to become the Infinite's prophet, Ela knows she will die young.
Istgard has turned their back on me. See the evil they do.
Yet after experiencing His presence, she can't imagine living without Him. Determined to follow the Infinite's voice, Ela accepts the sacred vinewood branch and is sent to bring the Infinite's word to a nation torn apart by war. Here she meets Kien, a young Traceland ambassador determined to bring his own justice for his oppressed people. As they form an unlikely partnership, Ela must surrender to her destiny...and determine how to balance the leading of her heart with the leading of the Infinite.
Will you accept the branch and speak my will? Will you be my prophet?
- Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc.
Backwoods
by Cara McKenna
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/backwoods-cara-mck
- ISBN-13: 9781419929441
- Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc.
- Publication date: 9/10/2010
- File size: 133 KB
A standalone prequel to Shivaree.
Shane thinks he's simply auditioning a new musician for his bar, but when Gabriel saunters into the Shivaree it becomes clear the man has more to offer than just his talent. Gabriel's got sexual charisma potent enough to make a straight man such as Shane lose his senses, lose sleep, lose himself to dark desires and not want to find his way back to reality.
What follows is not a love story. This is a story about an unforeseen attraction that brings a strong, sane man to his knees, and about lovers tangled up in each other too deep to know who's in control and who's helpless.
Torn (Knights of the Ruby Order, Book One)
by Kate Hill
- ISBN-13: 9781843604204
- Publisher: Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc.
- Publication date: 3/17/2003
- Series: Knights of the Ruby Order
- File size: 333 KB
Book 1 in the Knights Of The Ruby Order series
Drenched in blood and sweat, Sir Torn is thrust before the healer known as Honey Wine that she might prepare him for the brutal Entertainment to come: a slave-Torn-fighting another slave to the death for the depraved ruler's amusement.
The new slave's arrogant nature piques Honey Wine's interest in more ways than one. Against her better judgment, she begins to notice him as a man. And begins to suspect that he is so much more than a slave...
- ISBN-13: 9781441204790
- Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
- Publication date: 6/1/2010
- File size: 831 KB
Can a gift from the past mend a broken heart?
Ian Collins is an old man without his son. Patrick Collins is a young boy without his father. On his Christmas list are only three items. He wants the army to find his father. He wants to leave his grandfather's house. And he wants the dusty wooden soldier in Grandfather's attic--the one he is forbidden to touch.
Set in December of 1943, The Unfinished Gift is the engaging story of a family in need of forgiveness. With simple grace, it reminds us of the small things that affect powerful change in our hearts--a young boy's prayers, a shoe box of love letters, and even a half-carved soldier, long forgotten. This nostalgic story of reconciliation will touch your heart.
- ISBN-13: 9781605422817
- Publisher: Medallion Press, Incorporated
- Publication date: 2/1/2011
- Pages: 400
- File size: 2 MB
Reeling from the brutal murder of his wife, air traffic controller Nick Jensen throws himself into his work at Logan International Airport in Boston. Returning to the operations room from a break, he sees three heavily armed men dressed in black fatigues and patrolling the corridors of the supposedly secure FAA facility. After having murdered two armed guards, the terrorists have unfettered access to the control tower while the president of the United States is nearing Logan Airport. To dismantle the terrorist assassination plot, Nick must risk everything.
- ISBN-13: 9781426850875
- Publisher: Harlequin
- Publication date: 8/1/2012
Overview
As head of guest services at Bear Creek Ranch, it's Natalie Forrester's job to make everyone feel welcome. But from the moment they meet, it's former rodeo champion Aaron Reyes who makes her feel special. The widowed cowboy may be kicking up some dust with his former in-laws, but he's all warmth and tenderness when it comes to Natalie and her infant daughter.
Aaron wasn't expecting the folks at Bear Creek to roll out the welcome mat for him. And he certainly didn't intend to fall for the caring single mother and her irresistible baby. He'd planned to skip town as soon as he took care of family business. But how can he leave with Natalie making him feel this is where he belongs...that he's finally come home?
Emergency: Wife Lost and Found
- ISBN-13: 9781426850882
- Publisher: Harlequin
- ISBN-13: 9781426853609
- Publisher: Harlequin
- ISBN-13: 9781426885488
- Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN-13:9781426853661
Publisher: Harlequin
Tom Thumb (KiteReaders Classics)
Found this one this morning to add to my collection of books for my kids. Its a read to me capable book. Hopefullly someone else will enjoy it as much as I know my kids will.
This humorous romance is getting mixed reviews at Amazon. Some reviews note that it's much more Christian-oriented (a few called it "preachy") than many of the fiction titles from Baker.
Stars Collide (Backstage Pass #1) [Revell/Baker]
Description:
Her future's so bright, she's gotta wear shades
Kat Jennings and Scott Murphy don't just play two people who are secretly in love on a television sitcom--they are actually head over heels for each other in real life. When the lines between reality and TV land blur, they hope they can keep their relationship under wraps. But when Kat's grandmother, an eccentric star from Hollywood's golden age, mistakes their on-screen wedding proposal for the real deal, things begin to spiral out of control. Will their secret be front-page news in the tabloids? And can their budding romance survive the onslaught of paparazzi, wedding preparations, and misinformed family members?
From the soundstage to a Beverly Hills mansion to the gleaming Pacific Ocean, Stars Collide takes you on a roller-coaster tour of Hollywood, packing both comedic punch and tender emotion. If you want more of Bella, DJ, Brock Benson, and other favorite characters from Janice Thompson, you'll love the Backstage Pass series.
I think these are both first time free:
Held Hostage: A Serial Bank Robber's Road to Redemption
by Ken Cooper
- ISBN-13: 9781441204493
- Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
- Publication date: 8/1/2009
- File size: 741 KB
Husband. Father. Esteemed Community Man. Armed Bank Robber.
The unflinching story of one man's double life--and his ultimate transformation.
To his friends and family, Ken Cooper was the epitome of the perfect citizen: he was devoted to his wife and kids, loved by all, and had a high-profile job for a well-known Christian college.
Yet beneath this polished exterior lurked a man haunted by a broken past and fueled by a dangerous addiction. This man was known to the newspapers and public as the armed and mysterious "gentleman bank robber."
With raw authenticity, Ken bares all--from his tragic past to his time in one of Florida's most notorious prisons--in this unforgettable story of one man's miraculous redemption.
Lakota Surrender
by Karen Kay
- ISBN-13: 9781609289065
- Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
- Publication date: 12/13/2011
- Pages: 396
- Series: Lakota , #1
- File size: 2 MB
Forbidden love…
Lakota, Book 1
As she heads west to join her cavalry officer father at his Kansas outpost, Kristina Bogard eagerly anticipates new adventures—and her first glimpse of wild Indians. She has long dreamed of flashing black eyes, skin-covered lodges and buckskin and leather.
What she finds in Fort Leavenworth, though, is a far cry from her Indian nanny’s thrilling stories. What few natives are left are crushed, brokenhearted shadows of their proud past. Except for one, a handsome warrior who stirs up a whole new set of dreams.
Tahiska can’t take his eyes off the green-eyed beauty whose graceful hands are fluent in his native sign language. Except he can’t afford to let anything distract him from avenging his father, who was killed by two white soldiers.
Though anger fills his mind, Kristina steals into his heart, igniting a wildfire passion that must remain their desperate secret. For soon comes the day of reckoning, when justice will be served…or a travesty will shatter their love.
This book has been previously published.
Warning: Sensuous romance that could prompt you to send up smoke signals for the one you love.
Irresistible Forces
by Brenda Jackson
- ISBN-13: 9781426830686
- Publisher: Harlequin
- Publication date: 8/1/2012
- Series: Harlequin Kimani Romance Series
- File size: 230 KB
An offer he couldn't refuse... One week of mind-blowing sex on a beautiful Caribbean island. Of all the business proposals financial tycoon Dominic Saxon has heard, Taylor Steele's is definitely the most tempting. All Taylor wants in return is for Dominic to father her baby. No strings, no commitments...just a mutually satisfying arrangement. Make that very satisfying. For a man with no intention of marrying again, it sounds ideal.
Taylor wants a baby, not a relationship. And sexy, intelligent Dominic seems like a man with perfect genes. Turns out, Dominic has perfect everything. Their "procreation vacation" is a whirlwind of sensual ecstasy. But when it's over, will either of them be able to say goodbye?
Dancing In The Moonlight
by RaeAnne Thayne
- ISBN-13: 9781426830617
- Publisher: Harlequin
- Publication date: 8/1/2012
- Series: Silhouette Special Edition Series
- File size: 263 KB
Lieutenant Magdalena Cruz had come home...And though all she wanted was to be alone, infuriatingly handsome Dr. Jake Dalton—of the enemy Daltons—wouldn't cooperate. And she needed him to, because the walls around her heart were dangerously close to crumbling every time he came near....
Jake had spent most of his life trying to get closer to Maggie, with little to show for it. But she was the woman he'd always wanted, and no injury in the world could change that. Now if only he could convince her that the woman who stood before him was beautiful, desirable, whole...and meant to be his....
Slow Hands
by Leslie Kelly
- ISBN-13: 9781426830716
- Publisher: Harlequin
- Publication date: 8/1/2012
- Series: Harlequin Blaze Series , #402
- File size: 272 KB
This is Maddy Turner's lucky day. The civilized society girl just bid on sexy rogue Jake Wallace at a charity bachelor auction—and won! But Maddy knows Jake's dirty little secret. And it should keep her from trying out her new boy toy. Too bad she can't stop herself from indulging in raw, quite uncivilized sex all the same....
Jake Wallace is utterly bewitched by Maddy—and utterly bewildered. How can this tantalizing woman melt so rapturously under his ministrations one moment, then turn into a haughty queen the next? He's determined to get to the bottom of Maddy's agenda. One slow, delicious inch at a time...
This one is a repat freebie:
Sheltering Hearts
by Robyn Carr
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sheltering-hearts-
- ISBN-13: 9781426859755
- Publisher: Harlequin
- Publication date: 5/1/2010
- File size: 288 KB
New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr takes readers back to her beloved Virgin River country in this heartwarming tribute to Rhonda Clemons, founder of Zoe Institute and a winner of a Harlequin More Than Words award.
By discovering a seed of compassion and nurturing it to effect real change, the dedicated women selected as Harlequin More Than Words award recipients make our world a better place. To celebrate their accomplishments, bestselling authors have honored the winners by writing short stories inspired by their lives and work.
This special eBook is yours at no charge because Harlequin is committed to celebrating women's efforts and supporting the causes that are meaningful to them. By sharing Rhonda Clemons' story, we hope to turn awareness into action and mobilize others to make a difference.
To find out more or to nominate a woman you know, please visit HarlequinMoreThanWords.com.
Medical Error (Prescription for Trouble Series #2)
by Richard L. Mabry
- ISBN-13: 9781426715495
- Publisher: Abingdon Press
- Publication date: 6/1/2010
- Series: Prescription for Trouble Series , #2
- File size: 424 KB
Dr. Anna McIntyre’s life was going along just fine until someone else started living it. Her patient died because of an identity mix-up, her medical career is in jeopardy because of forged prescriptions, and her credit is in ruins. She thought things couldn’t get worse, but that was before she opened the envelope and saw a positive HIV test with her name on it.
Her allies are two men who are also competing for her affection. Dr. Nick Valentine is a cynic who carries a load of guilt. Attorney Ross Donovan is a recovering alcoholic. The deeper Anna digs to discover who’s behind the identity thefts, the higher the stakes. Finally, when her life is on the line, Anna finds that her determination to clear her name might have been a prescription for trouble.
Eye of the God
by Ariel Allison
- ISBN-13: 9781426713491
- Publisher: Abingdon Press
- Publication date: 3/1/2010
- Pages: 350
- File size: 653 KB
eye of the god takes the fascinating history surrounding the Hope Diamond and weaves it together with a present-day plot to steal the jewel from the Smithsonian Institute.
We follow Alex and Isaac Weld, the most lucrative jewel thieves in the world, in their quest to steal the gem, which according to legend was once the eye of a Hindu idol named Rama Sita. When it was stolen in the 17th century, it is said that the idol cursed all those who would possess it. That won’t stop the brilliant and ruthless Weld brothers.
However, they are not prepared for Dr. Abigail Mitchell, the beautiful Smithsonian Director, who has her own connection to the Hope Diamond and a deadly secret to keep. Abby committed long ago that she would not serve a god made with human hands, and the “eye of the god” is no exception. Her desire is not for wealth, but for wisdom. She seeks not power, but restoration.
When the dust settles over the last great adventure of the Hope Diamond, readers will understand the “curse” that has haunted its legacy is nothing more than the greed of evil men who bring destruction upon themselves. No god chiseled from stone can direct the fates of humankind, nor can it change the course of God’s story.
The Mother Road
by Jennifer AlLee
- ISBN-13: 9781426754043
- Publisher: Abingdon Press
- Publication date: 4/1/2012
- File size: 1 MB
Natalie Marino has made a career out of telling women how to live happily while married. So when her own marriage falls apart, Natalie decides to hit the road.
Walking on Broken Glass
by Christa Allan
- ISBN-13: 9781426713910
- Publisher: Abingdon Press
- Publication date: 3/1/2010
- File size: 1 MB
Leah Thornton’s life, like her Southern Living home, has great curb appeal. But a paralyzing encounter with a can of frozen apple juice in the supermarket shatters the façade, forcing her to admit that all is not as it appears. When her best friend gets in Leah’s face about her refusal to deal with her life and her drinking, Leah is forced to make a decision. Can this brand-conscious socialite walk away from the country club into 28 days of rehab? Can she leave what she has now to gain back what she needs? Joy, sadness, pain and a new strength converge, testing her marriage, her friendships and her faith.
Financial Shock (Updated Edition), (Paperback)
by Mark Zandi
- ISBN-13: 9780137026180
- Publisher: Pearson Education
- Publication date: 4/29/2009
- Edition number: 1
- Pages: 304
- File size: 4 MB
The Definitive Financial Meltdown Exposé:
Now completely updated to include discussions of the Obama administration’s many policy initiatives and proposed solutions.
•Includes expanded coverage of the market meltdown, the bailout bill and stimulus plans, the bank rescue plan, and the foreclosure mitigation plan
• Sifting the wreckage, fixing the blame: the roles of mortgage lenders, investment bankers, speculators, the real estate industry, regulators, the Fed, and homebuyers
• Tomorrow’s emerging financial shocks–and how to prevent them
Overview
What does it mean to be bad?
Eric Bear has it all: a successful career, a beautiful wife, a blissful home. He knows he's been lucky; a while back, his life revolved around drugs, gambling, a gang of stuffed-animal thugs, and notorious crime boss Nicholas Dove.
But the past isn't as far away as Eric had hoped. Rumors are swirling that Dove is on the Death List and that he wants Eric to save him. If Eric fails to act, his beloved wife, Emma Rabbit, will be torn apart, limb by limb.
With a nod to the best of noir and the wisest of allegories, and interlaced with greed and gangsters, Amberville depicts an alternate world that mirrors our own realities and moral concerns, and reminds us of the inextricable link between good and evil.
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Almost Amish
by Kathryn Cushman
- ISBN-13: 9781441271044
- Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
- Publication date: 7/1/2012
- Pages: 336
- File size: 832 KB
Proving the Simple Life Isn't So Simple After All
Overcommitted and overwhelmed, Julie Charlton is at the breaking point. She knows she should feel blessed as a mother and wife--but she just feels exhausted. And then, the miraculous happens. Her sister-in-law Susan, a Martha Stewart-in-training, lands the chance to participate in a reality TV series about trying to live like the Amish and needs another family to join her. It's just the break Julie needs.
But the summer adventure in simple living soon proves anything but simple. With the camera watching every move, Susan's drive for perfection feels a lot like what they left behind, while Julie suddenly finds herself needing to stand up for slowing down. Whether it's cooking, cleaning, or dressing differently, each new Amish challenge raises new complications...and soon each woman learns unexpected lessons about herself and her family.
repeat freebie . . .
Everything the Bible Says About Money
by Baker Publishing Group
- ISBN-13: 9781441233912
- Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
- Publication date: 10/1/2011
- File size: 630 KB
What Does the Bible Say About Money?
Everyone seems to have something to say about money: how you should spend it, where you should invest it, how you can earn it. But how do you know who to believe?
It turns out, the most trustworthy source of all has a lot to say on the topic. God's Word is filled with passages on every aspect of money, from spending and borrowing to giving to the poor, saving up for tomorrow, and much more.
In this book every scriptural reference to money has been carefully collected and organized into useful categories. When necessary, brief but clear explanations are provided, using insights gathered from trustworthy commentaries.
Let the Bible's timeless truth about money help you make wise decisions today.
