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Winner - The Broken Path

Brittanie won the e-book and audio book copies of The Broken Path through the Leap Into Books Giveaway Hop. Thank you to everyone for entering and to I Am a Reader for hosting the hop!

$.99 ebook specials

Rachel Ann Nunes invited me to be pat of a 99 cent promotion to celebrate the new release of her novel Your Eyes Don't Lie.  (See that novel below second to the end.) Then a few friends and I decided to throw in a few more books and make a party of it. We have something for every age! All of these are good for a very limited time March 7-13 (unless otherwise stated), or else are newly on ebook (like the CTR Club series and Behind the Mask Part 1). ENJOY!






 

In Your Place by Rachel Ann Nunes - Romance
Buy for Kindle here (99 cents)

This is the first novel I ever wrote, so I hope you enjoy seeing how far I've come. Be sure to read the author's note!

What if there were a couple—maybe just one—who fell in love before coming to earth? Raelyn Love and and Tiago Carvalho might just be such a couple, but going through the veil changes everything.

Although there may not be a “one and only” for everyone, In Your Place, takes the reader on a journey of romance and possibilities as two people fall in love in the pre-existence and strive to stay in love forever.





 

A Challenge for Brittany by Lisa J. Peck - CTR Club Adventures for Ages 6-10
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Brittany Stevenson, her little sister Christine, and her best friend Meagan have been asked by their bishop to be friends with Parker—a new kid in the ward.

But Parker is autistic and loves to play with Brittany's braids. He even tries to stick them in his mouth!

Brittany isn't sure anyone can overcome that kind of embarrassment! Or is there a way?








 Pioneer One by Kenneth R. Tarr - Last Days Speculative
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Many of you bought the first book in this series by my father, and if you haven't already purchased the second here it is!


Steven Christopher was chosen by the LDS prophet to lead the first Mormon caravan to Missouri to begin the great work of building the center stake of Zion. Their journey is especially dangerous because it takes place after the collapse of American society and government, and the pioneers must struggle across the plains in primitive conditions. Through tribulation they must learn to depend on God in order to accomplish their great mission and become the people they were always meant to become.







Samara (A Kilenya Romance novella) by Andrea Pearson
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When Samara Oldroyd takes a break from her somewhat insane family to browse a music store, she meets the funniest, most attractive and awesome guy ever. A phone call interrupts their conversation, and she has to leave before she can find out anything about him—what his name is, where he's from, and why his smile is so familiar. 

Her wishes that they'll run into each other again come true, but not how she expects. When her older sister finally lets the family meet her new boyfriend, Samara is shocked to see it's the guy from the music store! 

Awkward and hilarious situations thrive as Samara tries—in vain—to undo the crush she's formed. Inspired by the film Dan in Real Life, this novella will tickle you pink.





 
A Greater Love by Rachel Ann Nunes - General Fiction
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This book is undergoing a new cover and this isn't the final one, though it very much depicts the book!

Miguel Silva is a street orphan who will do anything to avoid the wrath of his alcoholic aunt and to keep his little sister, Sara, happy. He and Sara roam the streets of Portugal, begging and stealing to feed and clothe themselves. A sudden twist of fate throws them into an even colder world, where their only chance for survival is Daniel and Cristina Andrade.

Daniel Andrade has put his bitter past behind him and found a new life with Cristina. But the past returns in force when Miguel steals his wallet on the ferry, throwing into motion a series of unstoppable events. Daniel doesn’t want to face the secrets of the past or open his heart to anyone—yet that is exactly what he must do or face losing everything he loves.

Cristina Andrade also has secrets. Now she must choose between her husband and the deep longing in her heart. Or is there a compromise? Only Miguel can help them find the way—and time for Miguel is running out. Can the Savior’s love heal them all before it’s too late?






 The Key of Kilenya by Andrea Pearson - Fantasy
Middle grade fantasy
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We all have choices--but we can't choose the consequences.

Jacob Clark is chased down a path that takes him to another world--a world where he is a wanted young man. The Lorkon want to control him and the special powers he possesses. The people of the new world want him to save them from the destruction of the Lorkon. 

All Jacob wants is to go home, but even that choice has consequences. He doesn't know what to do and if he waits too long the new world and the one he came from will be destroyed. As Jacob finds people he can trust, he discovers himself in the center of the fight for freedom--both for himself and the people he's come to know.

 





Dead Running by Cami Checketts - Romantic Suspense

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Cassidy Christensen is running.
 Running from the mercenaries who killed her parents. Running from a scheming redhead intent on making her life miserable. Running from painful memories that sabotage her dreams of happiness.

 With two very tempting men competing for her attention, she hopes she'll finally have someone to run to, but can she trust either of them? When secrets from her past threaten her family, Cassidy decides to stop running and fight for her future.



A light-hearted and clean romantic suspense, Dead Running will have you lacing up your running shoes and impatiently waiting for the sequel. The short sequels Dying to Run and Running Home are now available for only $.99.









Tell Me No Lies by Rachel Branton - Romance/Suspense
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Many of you have this book already, and this is the book I'm advertising because of my new release Your Eyes Don't Lie. In honor of the new book, Tell Me No Lies has a fabulous new cover! (I never really liked the old one.) If you don't have this now's a good time to pick it up!

With her trust fund in jeopardy, Tessa Crawford enters into a relationship with a mysterious neighbor that soon turns into something more dangerous than either of them could have imagined.









Behind the Mask Part 1 by Anita Stansfield - Historical Romance
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When You’re Hiding For Your Life, What Do You Live For?

This ebook contains Part 1 of Behind the Mask for an introductory price. There are three parts. A full version of the novel is also available for purchase on Amazon. The sequel, A Matter of Honor has also just been released.

Abbi has the gift of dreams. But her uncanny ability to see glimpses of the future has no apparent purpose or meaning until a dream leads her to a man on the brink of despair and destruction.
Cameron is a man without a name and without a country, framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Long ago forced into exile and believed dead, the passing of years have defaced him of all hope.

Trusting only her heart and the power of her dreams, Abbi gives all that she has to lead Cameron back into a civilized world, where love is real and freedom comes only in facing what hides behind the mask.
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 There you have it. ENJOY! Stay tuned for March 26th when we will be doing another round of 99 cents deals!

A Death in the Family by Marilyn Bateman

Meet Erica Coleman—a gifted and quirky private investigator with an OCD-like passion for neatness and symmetry, a penchant for cooking, (ten terrific recipes are included), and a weakness for chocolate.

In A Death in the Family, the second in the Erica Coleman series, private eye Erica Coleman and her family happily anticipate Grandma Blanche’s eighty-first birthday celebration in the picturesque town of Florence, Oregon. But when the feisty matriarch, a savvy businesswoman, suspects wrongdoing and asks Erica to investigate her company, things get sticky.

Before the investigation can even begin, Blanche’s unexpected death leaves Erica with more questions than answers—and it is soon clear Grandma’s passing was anything but natural: she was murdered. When another relative becomes the next victim of someone with a taste for homicide, Erica uses her flair for cooking to butter up local law enforcement and gather clues.

Erica’s OCD either helps or hinders her—depending on who you talk to—but it’s those same obsessive and compulsive traits than enable Erica to see clues that others miss. When she narrowly escapes becoming the third victim, Erica is more determined than ever to solve the case.





Excerpt from A Death in the Family

“It’s hard to believe she’s gone,” Kristen said dolefully. “When I moved here, I thought I’d have years with Grandma. She was always so active—I thought she’d keep going for years.”

“And all the time, her heart was getting weaker,” Trent said glumly.

Walter commented, “The last time I saw her, Blanche said the doctor told her she had the constitution of a mule.”

There were a few smiles at this, but Martha’s brow furrowed in confusion. “But Mom’s death didn’t have anything to do with how healthy she was.”

“What are you talking about?” Trent’s impatient voice billowed out and filled the small room.

Martha squirmed but fluttered on, “Well, after what Mom said when she came to visit me, you know—about how something wrong was going on in the company—I worried that something might happen.”

Her response reverberated around the room. Everyone went very still—as if they were holding their breath.

Martha’s eyes went from one to another. “I didn’t mean—oh, I shouldn’t have said anything,” she stammered. Her voice was pure distress. “It’s just that . . . well, we’re all family here, so it’s okay, isn’t it? I mean, no one else knows.”

“No one else knows what?” Trent said brusquely.

Visibly flustered, Martha’s hands twisted in her lap. “And . . . and Mother was very old and—and the police haven’t even come, have they?”

Erica wondered what Martha could be getting at. Everyone darted quizzical looks at each other, trying to make sense out of Martha’s confused chirruping.

After meeting blank looks all around, Martha blurted, “I mean, that’s good . . . isn’t it? For the family?”

The room remained deadly silent as Martha’s cheeks flamed red.

There was a rumble as Walter cleared his throat. “Why would the police come?”

“Why, to arrest someone.” Martha sounded surprised—as if he had asked something that was completely and absolutely self-evident. She stared at Walter, as if he and he alone could straighten everything out. “Isn’t that why they’re doing an autopsy? I mean, don’t they always do an autopsy when someone has been murdered?”



Amazon * Deseret Book * Seagull Book



A Death in the Family is available at physical bookstores such as Deseret Book and Seagull Book, as well as other LDS bookstores.



www.marlenebateman.info



Author Biography

Marlene Bateman Sullivan was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in English. She is married to Kelly R. Sullivan and they are the parents of seven children.

Her hobbies are gardening, camping, and reading.  Marlene has been published extensively in magazines and newspapers and has written a number of non-fiction books, including:  Latter-day Saint Heroes and Heroines, And There Were Angels Among Them, Visit’s From Beyond the Veil, By the Ministering of Angels, Brigham’s Boys, and Heroes of Faith.  Her latest book is Gaze Into Heaven, a fascinating collection of over 50 documented near-death experiences in early church history.

Marlene’s first novel was the best-selling Light on Fire Island. Her next novel was Motive for Murder, which is the first in a mystery series that features the quirky private eye with OCD, Erica Coleman.

The Hungry Family Slow Cooker Cookbook by Christina Dymock

It's every busy mother's dream-come-true: dinner that makes itself! With the help of your trusty slow cooker and these healthy, easy recipes, like Peppery Cilantro Salmon, Sausage Stew, and Dark Chocolate Mini Cakes, you can put dinner on the table even on the craziest of days. Don't let the whirlwind of life stop you from feeding your family the food they deserve -- delicious, home-cooked meals straight from your slow cooker.



Wow! These recipes look amazing. I'm all over easy and healthy. Hopefully this book will help me get out of the dinner rut. We rotate through spaghetti, stir fry, taco salad, and ... Yep, that's about it. I'll let you know if the miracle occurs.




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The Avatar Battle by Chad Morris

The adventure continues when Abby and Derick begin their second semester at Cragbridge Hall, the most prestigious secondary school in the world. The year is 2074, and Abby and Derick are busy designing their own virtual worlds and learning to control new robot animal avatars, but when their Grandpa Cragbridge admits them into the Council of the Keys—a secret group of people who have keys to travel back in time—strange things begin to happen. One by one, members of the council are found unconscious and unable to wake, their keys stolen. Now Abby, Derick, mand their friends must scramble to figure out who is behind the attacks before they become the next victims, which would give their enemy the power to change the past—and forever alter the present and future.



A page-turning, time-travel adventure that teaches powerful lessons about choice and consequence, believing you can do hard things, and valuing history.



"A fantastical futuristic read that should engage kids and families."

—Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series

"A perfect blend of mystery, humor, and time travel. I want to go to Cragbridge Hall."

—Tyler Whitesides, bestselling author of the Janitors series

"A book that is similar enough to the Harry Potter story that it feels like a welcome home....A fun, inventive read."

—Deseret News



My Review:

These were really cute books. We hadn't read the first so my 11yo and I got caught up and enjoyed both of the books. I especially liked how the author weaved history in but kept the story entertaining with all the futuristic ways to learn at Cragbridge Hall. A fun read.



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Chad Morris Author Video



About the Author

Chad Morris would love to be able to control animal avatars, see history in 3D, and show everyone how he imagines stories. Since the inventions that would make that possible currently exist only in his imagination, he settles for reading, writing, playing basketball, rappelling down an occasional slot canyon, dating his wife, and hanging out with his five awesome kids.

Chad speaks Portuguese, can play the Phineas and Ferb theme song on the guitar, and does decent impressions of a velociraptor and Voldemort—but not at the same time. He isn’t very good at fixing his car, shopping for anything, cooking, or growing hair.

Leap Into Books Giveaway Hop

It's so fun to be part of these hops! I'll be giving away an audio and e-copy of The Broken Path . Enter through the Rafflecopter below. Please check out the other participating blogs, each is giving away a great prize. Hugs, Cami







Can a determined three-year old inspire them to love again?

Injured in a debilitating accident at age six, Ethan Searle believes women eye him with a mixture of pity and disdain. He's tried love before. He won't again. He meets his match in a precocious three-year old who loves him despite his disability, even while her mother seems bothered by everything about Ethan.

Autumn Reader escaped her abusive marriage with her beautiful daughter and a stack of fear. She can't make the mistake of trusting a man again. Autumn's daughter becomes enraptured by Ethan. Despite Autumn's best intentions, she finds herself following her daughter's example. When her ex-husband reappears, threatening everyone she loves if she won't submit to his demands, Autumn has to learn to trust or lose her chance at real love.







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Longing for Home, Hope Springs by Sarah M. Eden

Katie Macauley gave up her lifelong dream of returning to Ireland in order to make a home for herself in Hope Springs, Wyoming, but her future has never been so uncertain.



Katie’s heart still remains sharply divided between playful Tavish and steady Joseph, though she feels ill-prepared to make a decision. Furthermore, the town is more divided than ever with both the Irish and the Reds stealing property, burning buildings, and endangering lives. In the midst of the growing unrest, tem­peratures drop quickly, too quickly, and Irish nightmares of fam­ine and cold resurface as the little Wyoming town struggles to beat the harsh winter.



Katie makes one sacrifice after another to keep the peace and help see her loved ones through the difficult days ahead, but will her efforts be enough? Can the town make amends before their hatred consumes them all? And will Katie find the love she has been searching for as well as a home to call her own?



About the Author

Sarah M. Eden read her first Jane Austen novel in elementary school and has been an Austen addict ever since. Fascinated by the English Regency era, Eden became a regular in that section of the reference department at her local library, where she painstakingly researched this extraordinary chapter in history. Eden is an award-winning author of short stories and was a Whitney Award finalist for her novels Seeking Persephone and Courting Miss Lancaster. Visit her at www.sarahmeden.com.

Stress Reliever

I'm sure many of you can relate to life being crazy. My four boys are healthy, happy, and kind to their momma, but they are busy. My oldest two are so heavily involved in lacrosse I spend most of my afternoon and evenings driving them to one practice or another. Between church, my husband's work, my writing deadlines, and trying to teach and love these cute boys I sometimes get completely overwhelmed.

I've discovered the best remedy for my stress is to read my scriptures at night and then put a warm humidifier with lavender oil next to my bed and try to relax and think of spiritual or family things. It's been a great therapy for me.

What do you do to de-stress? I could use any tips!

Quote

“The trick is to enjoy life.
Don't wish away your days,
waiting for better ones ahead.
The grand and the simple.
They are equally wonderful.” 
― Marjorie Pay Hinckley



With that thought in mind, I'm going to shut off my computer and go chase my three-year old around the house. I hope you're all having a wonderful day!

Winner - Blog This

Aerykah won Blog This through the Romance is in the Air Giveaway Hop. Thanks everyone for entering!