Thursday, November 15, 2012

December Treats! Great Reads for Free or Close to it!





DECEMBER TREATS!



CLEAN READING

 for 99c or FREE!






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Times of Trouble  
Cliff Ball
ONLY $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
Brian Atwood's faith is put to the test as his wife is dying from breast cancer, his newborn Down's Syndrome son is taken by the government's health care system, and he becomes the personal guard of morally corrupt U.S. President David Collins. He eventually moves his family back to their family home in Nebraska shortly before the rapture of the church and "the end times."


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Times of Trial  
Cliff Ball
ONLY $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
As "the end times" approach, the Tyler, White, and Hall families suffer from persecution of Christians as President Collins declares his dictatorship and Iran tries to start a war with Israel.

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Who is Cliff Ball?
Cliff Ball is a Christian, born in Arizona, but currently lives in Texas, and has two BA's and a Technical Writing Certificate from the University of North Texas. Cliff has published eight novels so far.
You can visit his website: Cliff Ball



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For Animal Lovers  
Kim Cano
ONLY $.99! Dec. 4-8
For kids ages 9-12
“Becoming Sacred” – Charlie, living on a farm, is a cow who plans to escape to India, fulfilling a promise he made to his late father.
“Pascal’s Magic” – Pascal is an adopted shelter cat who’s been through a lot. Now with new owners, he needs to work his special brand of magic to save his family.
“Abduction at Sea” – Alice is a special-needs swordfish who's obsessed with aliens. In order to be an independent gladiator of the sea, Alice has to confront some of the greatest dangers the ocean has to offer.

Click here to buy: For Animal Lovers

Who is Kim Cano?
Kim Cano has always wanted to be a writer. She’s taken courses online at Writer’s Online University and planned to get around to writing “someday.” When the company she worked for closed its doors, she decided it was the perfect opportunity to start. While working on her first novel, she got an idea to put a few short stories together as an e-book and share them with everyone -- for fun -- and to help raise money for homeless pets. For Animal Lovers is her first book with 10% of the sale price donated to the ASPCA®.
Kim's website: www.kimcano.com






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Retreat to Folly  
Missy Fillion
ONLY $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
What if you met Jesus on the beach? Susan, an exhausted mother of three, wonders if sleep deprivation has finally made her crazy after a beach walk turns into an encounter with Jesus. She thought this retreat on Folly Beach, South Carolina would give her some rest and renewal from her hectic life and maybe an attitude adjustment. The retreat and a series of life-changing encounters with Jesus challenge Susan to leave behind her narrow view of herself and mothering. Can Susan accept that Jesus is interested in the state of her soul and the state of her motherhood, and they are more closely intertwined than she could possibly imagine?
Click here to buy: Retreat to Folly


Who is Missy Fillion?
Missy Fillion is a native of Charleston, South Carolina who currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two children. Contact her via Facebook: Missy on FB!





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The Book of the Harvest  
Brad Francis
ONLY $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
Somewhere in the depths of eternity, a man begins to wonder about the souls he may have had the opportunity to touch while on earth. His questions lead him to discover an incredible book and the heart-breaking truth about the lost souls that the Holy Spirit had led into his life. You don’t want to miss the short story that readers have called “a wake-up call” that “packs a punch.” God has used this simple fable to impact the hearts of believers and to even recommit themselves to follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit and make a difference for Him.


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Emaline's Gift  
Brad Francis
ONLY $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
Thirteen-year-old Emaline is running an errand for her Mom when she’s suddenly grabbed and forced into a brutal headlock. When one of her assailants conjures a fireball out of thin air, Emaline finds her eyes opened to a magical world and an ancient war that has been waging for over 2,000 years. When the evil obeah take her captive, it’s up to the Christ-following magi to search the globe and mount a desperate rescue. Fans of fantasy series like Harry Potter will find an exciting fantasy adventure full of godly role models and the timeless truth of Scripture.

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Who is Brad Francis?
As a playwright, Brad’s short skits have been produced in local churches throughout the United States. He also wrote and performed for Stage Right Ministries, a touring drama ministry that he founded with his wife, Shannon. As a follower of Christ, Brad is passionate about personal discipleship and making an impact in this world for the Kingdom of God. Whether writing plays, YA fantasy or general Christian fiction, Brad’s desire is to glorify God through the written word and through his life.




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Charlie's Angel  
Samantha Fury
ONLY $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
In Charlie's Angel, you are taken from a small town in Ohio to the dark streets of Chicago. You'll find yourself being drawn into the lives of Angel and Charlie as they go about trying to endure the day to day hardships of dealing with the Delusa family. Can Angel keep Charlie safe and keep his cover intact at the same time? His temper and jealous nature could end up causing him to lose his focus.

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Who is Samantha Fury?
Samantha Fury was born in Kentucky, the daughter of a coal miner and his loving homemaker. An only child, she spent many hours using her imagination to keep her entertained. She writes Christian Mystery Romance novels. These novels show real life struggles, a little detective work, and humor (when at all possible).  She has many stories to tell, and she hopes to be around to continue writing for many years to come. 





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21 Days of Gratitude Challenge  
Shelley Hitz
FREE! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
During a season of transition in my life, I found myself overwhelmed with negative emotions like self-pity. It was as if a dark cloud had descended over me. I prayed and asked God for wisdom on how to overcome these negative emotions. And I sensed Him leading me to do this 21 days of gratitude challenge. Over the course of the 21 days, God began to change me as I spent intentional time being grateful for all I have been given. And now I want to share what I learned with you in the short, but powerful book.

Click here to download21 Days of Gratitude Challenge

\Forgiveness Formula  
Shelley Hitz
ONLY $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
Sometimes life doesn't seem to make sense or even to "add up." We have life circumstances that make us question whether we can truly have a full life. However, whatever your circumstances, we believe every reader can benefit from what we share in these pages. Whether you've endured varying levels of pain or struggle in your own life or you know someone who has, it's our prayer that God uses this book as a tool to bring healing, hope, forgiveness and a new-found freedom to people from all walks of life. Grab a copy of Forgiveness Formula and learn how to forgive and let go.

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How to Find Free Christian Books Online  
Shelley Hitz
ONLY $.99 via Amazon!
Free via Smashwords and BN!
Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
In this ebook, you will discover nine different places to find free Christian books online. If you love to read, then you know how expensive this "habit" can be. However, the rise of ebook popularity is lowering the cost of books. Often, authors will also run free promotions on Kindle, Nook or Smashwords to get exposure for their books. And we want to show you exactly where to find these free books. Also, many authors also run giveaways of their print books. We'll share with you how to find these book giveaways as well.
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Who is Shelley Hitz?
Shelley has been writing and publishing books since 2008. And she has been ministering to teens since 1998 alongside her husband, CJ. They currently travel and speak to teens and adults around the country. Shelley's main passion is to share God's truth and the freedom in Christ she has found with others. She does this through her books, websites and speaking engagements.  Her openness and vulnerability as she shares her own story of hope and healing will inspire and encourage you.  You can find more about Shelley at www.shelleyhitz.com or invite her to speak at your event via www.christianspeakers.tv.


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Betrovia
Dave King
FREE! Dec. 6-8
For ages 13 and up
Patrik, a newly-married young man, turns down the safety of small town life to help his uncle manage a road-side inn many miles away. But before he can learn even the basics of running an inn, the uncle suddenly dies. If he had stayed where he was born, Patrik could have become a master hunter, an accomplished fur trapper, or even a successful artist. Not long after the death of his uncle, as the war between the peaceful Betrovians and the blood-thirsty Haarigoians intensifies, Patrik's wife dies, leaving him to mourn her death while struggling to be a good father to their two young daughters. Where can he find the inner peace he feverishly desires?
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Lycentia
Dave King
Only $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
Lycentia, the City of Light, the place where finance, family, friendship and faith are melded to produce what could be a fabulous future for all Betrovians. Patrik, the recalcitrant innkeeper and Galena, his younger daughter, load up the wagon, lock up The Lonely Fox Inn and head east for Lycentia. The goal? To hand-deliver Harrak's scrolls, the ones Patrik discovered in a musty cave, to Oliver III, the Netherene high priest. The problem? The scrolls are not what Patrik thinks they are! But how, if at all, can Patrik discover the truth before it's too late?
Lycentia: Harrak's Scrolls - book two of The Land of Betrovia trilogy


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Who is Dave King?
Dave King, retired high school English teacher, married for nearly 30 years (to the same woman even!), and father of three children was born in Topeka KS and currently resides in Jefferson City MO. In 1990 he and his wife, along with their two very-young children, left KS and headed for Taichung, Taiwan. They lived there until 1995 when they then moved to the Jefferson City area. Since being delivered into this world, he has lived in four states and on two continents. It is hoped that his experiences in all those places has positively influenced his writing. 
Dave's blog: betrovia.blogspot.com
Follow Dave on Twitter: @Feenix217
Check out The Land of Betrovia
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Home  
Amy Leah Magaw
Only $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
They say: "Home is where the heart is." 
Trying to live "the Christian Life" as a college student can be tough. Sue was an independent, and highly-motivated college freshman at Atlantic Coastal University who couldn't wait to leave home and experience life on her own before settling down. Jason was a confident senior who was ready to begin a promising career in engineering. Brady was a godly young man from Sue's hometown of Campbell's Grove who finds himself with a scholarship to ACU after his grandmother, who raised him, has died. As their paths intertwine, Sue finds herself facing two roads, but which one leads home?

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Wheels of Love  
Amy Leah Magaw
Only $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
Southern Gospel singer Mandie McCormick struggled to find a balance with her service to the Lord through music and her desire to marry. Even though she was in the Lord's perfect will, she didn’t see how she could ever meet "Mr. Right" while on a bus tour! Through the wonders of modern technology, Mandie found "Mr. Right," but she found her "wheels of progress" just spinning, thanks to her brother Shane, and Derek, their "no-good cowboy" tour bus driver. Shane was always seeing "wheels a-turnin'," Mandie's "wheels of songwriter’s inspiration," and her "wheels of wedding dreams." But, Shane also saw Derek's "wheels of love spinnin'," as he fell hard for Mandie. The big question was: would those "wheels of love" ever spin back?

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Who is Amy Leah Magaw?
Amy is a pastor's wife from Paxville, SC who has a passion for Christian fiction. A mother of two, Amy spends her days teaching Christian school. Even though most of her works have been brought to life during nights of escape spent in the "oasis of creativity," she's been known to pull her Ford Escape out of traffic hurriedly to write down a thought for a new book! It is her desire that Jesus Christ be glorified through her Christian Romances, Breaking Dawn Book Series: Stories for Children of the Light, while at the same time desiring to fulfill a great literary need.



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Pibbin the Small
Gloria Repp
FREE! Dec. 4-8
For ages 6 and up
Pibbin, the smallest of treefrogs, is desperate to get help for his injured friend. The doctor lives far away, and other frogs warn him of the dangerous journey: "You'll run into snakes and that giant bullfrog," they say. "Black Snapping Crabs might eat you!" 
Is Pibbin too small to be brave?
"A beautiful children’s story, well-written and illustrated . . . shows children about friendship and courage, fear and determination." ~ M.L. Rice (UK)


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The Story Shell: Book Two in Tales of 

Friendship Bog
Gloria Repp

Only $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 6 and up

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Who is Gloria Repp?
Adventure, mystery and wild creatures all play a part in Gloria Repp's many books for children. She grew up in the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Northwest, and it was there she learned a love for the wilderness that pervades her stories. These days. she's exploring the forests in New Jersey's Pine Barrens and thinking about the next story in her frog-fiction series for young readers, Tales of Friendship Bog.
Visit Gloria at www.gloriarepp.com for story resources and on-site photos of frogs like Pibbin.


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THE "IN" CROWD
 (LIFE WITH STEF)
Susette Williams
FREE! Dec. 4-8
For ages 9-12 and up
Jamie, Heather, and Rachael enjoy snubbing Stephanie because she isn't part of the "in" crowd. When Heather's father loses his job in the middle of talk of them moving to a neighborhood like Stephanie's, Heather's friends turn their backs on her. Stephanie feels bad for the way Heather's so-called friends are treating her and decides to befriend her. Heather can't understand why Stephanie would be nice to her after the way she has treated her in the past. Forgiveness and friendship are a lesson both girls learn about in The 'In' Crowd.
Click here to download:The "In" Crowd (Life with Stef)


WINTER CHILL
 (SEASONS OF THE HEART)
Susette Williams
FREE! Dec. 7&8
For ages 13 and up
When Sasha Steinfeld sees Katie Morgan's engagement ring, she realizes it could have been her. If only she wasn't so frigid around men. Overcoming the past isn't easy, but Sasha knows she must if she ever wants to find the same happiness Katie has found. The last person Forrest Tucker expects to see when he gets to his cabin is Sasha. He thinks Sasha is a bit different, although he's never concerned himself with why. Now she is trying to break into his cabin. When he realizes she's injured, Forrest does what any good citizen would do if they were helping someone else. When Forrest learns the secret behind Sasha's chilly personality, he sets out to help her thaw.
Click here to download: Winter Chill (Seasons of the Heart)


Who is Susette Williams?
Susette Williams is a best-selling author. She loves writing various genres, both for children and adults. She usually can't resist the urge to let her ornery sense of humor shine through in one of her characters and has always believed that laughter helps you deal with the obstacles life puts in your way. Susette and her husband have six wonderful children, all with intriguing and different personalities -- just like the characters she creates in her novels! It is her desire to write fast-paced books that both children and adults will enjoy. 



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PATTY GAYLE
 AND THE LEGEND OF KINGSLEY
Cynthia P. Willow
FREE! Dec. 4-8
For ages 10 and up
When twelve-year-old Patty Gayle’s grandmother grants her an old skeleton key, it unlocks the adventure of a lifetime! The key leads her to beautiful Kingsley, a magical land threatened by an evil sorcerer. Patty Gayle soon discovers that an ancient prophecy has foretold that a young human girl is the only hope for Kingsley. If she is truly "the chosen one," she must overcome her deepest fears. Will the faith of a young girl be enough to free Kingsley from a tragic fate?


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HELL'S CHRISTMAS
Cynthia P. Willow
ONLY $.99! Dec. 4-8
For ages 13 and up
Monika Hell seemed to have it all. She was gorgeous, owned a nice condo, an expensive car, an endless wardrobe, and had a great job as a store manager in the mall. But, she was also mean, miserable, and worst of all, she hated Christmas. Kidnapped from the mall parking lot on Christmas Eve, her life is turned upside down. On Christmas morning, she finds herself in a freezing alley with nothing but the tattered clothes on her back. With no identification, no money, and no one willing to help, Monika is forced to start over. Could losing everything she'd worked for all her life lead her to find what's been missing all along?


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Who is Cynthia P. Willow?
Cynthia grew up in the small town of Lake Butler, Florida. After high school, she started a family and now has 3 children, 2 of which are teenagers. She is a home-schooling mom and a student in her 3rd year at Liberty University. She loves Jesus and has many stories to share about faith. She resides in Georgia with her husband and three children.
Visit Cynthia at her website: www.cynthiapwilllow.com
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