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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Hide in Time is a time-travel romance.

The theme is:

On your death bed, they say it's not the things you've done that you regret most, but the things you've left undone.

In 1814 Laura misjudges the man she loves and storms off from him only to discover that she's made a terrible mistake. She longs to put it right but finds herself in the 21st century and unable to do so. Or can she?

Laura risks her life to restore happiness to the man she has so badly misjudged and in doing so she frees herself from the destructive regret lingering in her new life. And throughout, love patiently waits for her.

Now 99c/99p until 20th September


Hide in Time by Anna Faversham


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments I am stunned! I've been staring at the screen and wondering if it can be true. Hide in Time made it to #1 in the US and #3 in the UK in Books Romance Time Travel and #1 and #3 respectively in a couple of other things too. A whole week later and it's still hanging on in the top 10 or 20 (forgotten - how could I?).

Kindle Countdown Deals have worked well for me in the past but never this well. Cool cucumber that I am, I've forgotten to celebrate. I'm generally a smiley, happy person so I guess that's celebration enough!

Hide in Time is the first book to be published and I hope that readers will enjoy this light-hearted book. Nothing worse than buying what you think is a bargain and it turns out not to be to your taste.


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Kath Middleton | 23860 comments Well done, Anna! Keep it up. You're doing something right.


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Gingerlily - The Full Wild | 34228 comments This elephant will celebrate on your behalf.




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Patti (baconater) (goldengreene) | 56525 comments Yay!


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David Staniforth (davidstaniforth) | 7935 comments Nice one, Anna :-)


Elizabeth White | 1761 comments That's great, Anna!


T4bsF (Call me Flo) (time4bedsaidflorence) Fab news Anna x


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Thank you so much, everyone. Sorry to be so late in responding. I've been away and couldn't keep up with all things writing.

I've lost the best seller banner though. Wonder where it went? Fortunately, I took a screen shot, just to show my family who aren't terribly interested in mummy's little hobby!

I did finally celebrate with a very large slice of carrot cake, and then a white chocolate and raspberry slice, and then lemon meringue pie and cream - not all on the same day, of course. So GL knows me well. As the book slides down the charts so my additional cake weight will melt away. It will, it will.

Insofar as elephants go, I now have a fabric handbag with elephants all over it. It's more like a big sack really. £7.99. I blame you lot for being referred to by a shop assistant as 'the elephant lady'.


Gingerlily - The Full Wild | 34228 comments As long as its JUST because of the big bag. ;)


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Shriek! I love laughing! Thanks GL. How could it possibly be anything else?


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Under a Dark Star is on sale for the very first time, roll up, roll up. Only 99p until Monday 24th October.

In 1823, on an island off the south coast of England, there are activities worse than smuggling and all the conflict points to one cruel and ruthless man. The women on the island call him the Dark Star.

Reformed smuggler, Daniel Tynton, and his old enemy, Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, join forces to defeat the evil that brings poverty to ‘the diamond isle’. Karl falls for the woman belonging to the Dark Star with profound consequences.

Book Two of The Dark Moon trilogy
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If you haven't read #1 of the trilogy, I'm told it doesn't matter and that Under a Dark Star stands alone quite comfortably!

Happy reading!


Pat ()  | -245 comments Thanks Anna!


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments You're welcome, Pat. Very welcome.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments "All that it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."

Reformed smuggler, Daniel Tynton, and his old enemy, Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, join forces to defeat the evil that brings poverty to ‘the diamond isle’. And Karl finally finds a woman he can love, with tragic consequences.

Under a Dark Star by Anna Faversham

99p/99c last day of deal - Monday 24th October


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments I came across this on the internet via Google. I saw my name and I thought I'd better see what it's all about. I was relieved and pleased to find a review:-

My Recommendation of the Book, Hide in Time

When I think about it carefully, I know there were several reasons why I really liked this book and why I would highly recommend it to anyone.

First, it shows us that we can completely change the course of our own lives when needed and find happiness in a new place. It might take some time to readjust, but we can survive and adapt to new surroundings and people.

Second, it highlights how people are basically the same today as they were hundreds of years ago. Evil still abounds and good people still exist to maintain the balance that is our world.

And, last but by no means least, I like the concept about time travel in "Hide in Time". You can't go back! Once you have crossed into a different place in time, you can't return and just pick up where you left off. Yes, Laura returns, but she cannot be seen. She can whisper to the living and they hear her, but they believe she is what most of us would think of as a "ghost".
A truly fascinating exchange of lives. It was a very interesting twist to doppelgangers trading places and I really, really liked it a lot. So much so, I plan to read it again! I feel like I may have missed some hidden nuggets in the story.

Cynthia Sylvestermouse of Review This! (Reviews of Movies, Music, Books and More)
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Ms Sylvestermouse said a lot more - for which I am very grateful!


T4bsF (Call me Flo) (time4bedsaidflorence) We'll deserved..... I loved it too, for similar reasons.


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Alicia Ehrhardt (aliciabutcherehrhardt) | 4877 comments Good show - the kind of reader you want.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Thank you, Alicia and Flo. What was so nice was to see that she 'got' it and recognized there were all sorts of thoughts hidden in Hide. My main theme was more to do with 'putting things right' and so I was fascinated to see how she had latched on to lesser themes. They weren't really themes, just thoughts of the way things are in life if you set your mind to it.

What surprised me most though was the fact she found Hide in Time!


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments So after all the good things that happened to Hide in Time in the last couple of months, I have to face the reality of Under a Dark Star by Anna Faversham slipping down the charts. However, I bumped into an acquaintance yesterday who told me she'd just finished two brilliant books while on holiday. It took me a good few long seconds to realize she was talking about One Dark Night and Under a Dark Star. What a nice warm fuzzy feeling something like that can leave me with.

Here's an excerpt from Under a Dark Star where Karl Thorsen is trying to improve the anti-smuggling unit on a remote part of the Isle of Wight in 1823.

“Gentlemen.” Karl supposed, correctly, that they were not used to being addressed as such but he’d need them on his side. “I am Lieutenant Thorsen. Welcome to your new appointment.” Much would depend on these two hand-picked good men from the north of the island.

Having loosely tethered their horses to the post, both men stood to attention and saluted. Karl returned their salute. “Your names?”

“Lieutenant Thorsen, I am William Tutte.”

“And I am Thomas Flowers, sir.”

Tutte and Flowers were tall and well-built and Karl eyed them as if they were prize bulls. “Were you seen?”

Tutte replied, “I doubt we were seen, sir, even though the moon is bright, but it is known, even as far north as Cowes, that nothing gets past Tridd.”

“Until now,” Karl said with a broad grin. “I’m sure he would like a surprise from time to time.” He rubbed his hands together then said, “At ease.” The two men relaxed. Karl pointed to the stables. “Flowers, you look like you’re good with horses. How are you with geese?”

“Geese sir? They love me!”

That was the spirit he liked to hear. He could only hope it was true. “They’ve not arrived yet but to avoid the stables being vulnerable to attack, as well as Watch House, of course, there’ll be a delivery of as many as can successfully be transported. They will be arriving in a day or so. In the meantime, be aware that my stallion doesn’t take well to surprises, so stable your horses but go carefully. Tomkins is already nursing a bruised leg. He’s lucky it isn’t broken.”

I hope that gives you the flavour of the writing and the story and I hope you'll like it enough to bankrupt yourself and buy it.

£1.99/$2.99

As you may know, geese were the 19th century equivalent of a burglar alarm.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Here is a recommendation of Hide in Time which is currently 99c/99p (until Wednesday, 23rd November).

"My recommendation of the book Hide in Time:
When I think about it carefully, I know there were several reasons why I really liked this book and why I would highly recommend it to anyone.
First, it shows us that we can completely change the course of our own lives when needed and find happiness in a new place. It might take some time to readjust, but we can survive and adapt to new surroundings and people.
Second, it highlights how people are basically the same today as they were hundreds of years ago. Evil still abounds and good people still exist to maintain the balance that is our world.
And, last but by no means least, I like the concept about time travel in "Hide in Time". You can't go back! Once you have crossed into a different place in time, you can't return and just pick up where you left off. Yes, Laura returns, but she cannot be seen. She can whisper to the living and they hear her, but they believe she is what most of us would think of as a "ghost".
A truly fascinating exchange of lives. It was a very interesting twist to doppelgangers trading places and I really, really liked it a lot. So much so, I plan to read it again! I feel like I may have missed some hidden nuggets in the story."
Cynthia Sylvestermouse of Review This! (Reviews of Movies, Music, Books and More)

Hide in Time is a light, occasionally humorous read , and I hope it will appeal to you.

I also hope you'll like to grab a copy, find somewhere cosy and warm and curl up and take yourself to a different time, a different place. And also visit a Regency England Christmas soirée.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments http://kaymacleodbooks.com/indie-adve...

The above link takes you to Kay's clever idea - an advent calendar with indie authors featuring each day.

Well worth a look! Especially today ;o)

The whole site is well put together.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments If you're trying to find a little time for yourself and you want to read something which will take you well away from all the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations, then perhaps One Dark Night will do the trick.

Here's an excerpt:

“Oh fumbleduck and dragonpoop,” said Martha. “The laundry man has just delivered it all back nice and clean and ironed and what do I find? Scat curled up sleeping on top of it.”
Lucy lifted Scat firmly and put her on her cushion by the stove. “Dragonpoop? Martha, you surely don’t believe in dragons?” Martha was so easy to tease.
“I tell you girl, there’s more to this world than you and I know about.” Then, lowering her voice, she whispered, “There’s secrets.”
Lucy might have dismissed such talk but, despite Martha mostly calling her girl she’d learned to admire this loveable little woman. “What sort of secrets?”
“Shush, girl. Well, before you came, I was dusting the desk, the master’s I mean, and I saw things I wasn’t meant to. Things no one should see.”
“About dragons?”
“You can scoff, girl, but I’m telling you, I saw a map and on that map I saw a dragon. ’twas far across the sea and nothing for us to worry about. But someone’s seen them, else why would they show them if not to warn the sailors?”
“I think it must have been a very old map, Martha. It was indeed meant to warn sailors but they know now that America is there, not dragons.”
“America? What, where the dragons be?”
“But there aren’t any dragons, Martha, really there aren’t.”
“Oh yes there are. St George fought a dragon for England and I won’t have you saying that’s not true!” Martha flashed her almost toothless grin. “Besides, what am I going to threaten Scat with if not with dragonpoop?”


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Under a Dark Star by Anna Faversham

A quotation from Kevin Marsh, a Goodreads Reviewer:

"Under a Dark Star is a beautifully written story with a plot that had me believing that I was really there."

An excerpt:

" “Tutte!” William Tutte came immediately to his side. “We are being watched or it could be the parson they are interested in. Follow me and we’ll follow them.”
It was indeed the parson they were intent upon and as he closed the church door, put on his hat and strolled towards the once-imposing and sizeable parsonage, the men roused themselves and picked up three wooden clubs. Once the parson had gone inside, they moved swiftly to the gate. One stayed watching and the other two stood on the doorstep. Moments later they knocked on the door.
Parson Raffles, smiling broadly, opened the door. “Good day to you, gentlemen.” He flung his arms wide as if in greeting, seized their heads and banged them together. They dropped to the ground. The third man raised his wooden club then thought better of it, he turned and ran – straight into the arms of Karl.
Raffles picked up the stunned men by the scruffs of their necks, which ripped their flimsy coats, dragged them inside the doorway and deposited them on the bare floor of the empty drawing room. Karl and Tutte pushed their captive ahead of them and shoved him on top of his now stirring comrades.
“Tutte, is there a gaol nearby?”
Raffles did not give Tutte the chance to reply. “Lieutenant, I think these men were bringing me an offering of firewood. It is clear to me that they are hoping to benefit from a good fire in next Sunday’s service.”
Tutte whispered in Karl’s ear. “They’ll be too afraid to attend if Tridd is behind this.”
Karl could not restrain himself. “Afraid! Then it’s the town gaol for them.”
Tutte leant towards Karl. “The magistrate is also afraid.”
“Then it’s my gaol they’ll be kept in until we replace these lily-livered magistrates!”
“Replacing them isn’t easy, sir. They are put there to do the will of those who have made their fortunes through what they call free-trading.”
“And I call smuggling!” barked Karl. "

So if you want to read a book that will make you think you're really there, follow Kevin Marsh (I hope he won't mind!) and see if you would fare well in those days.

Free on Kindle Unlimited and not much more if you want to buy it.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments One Dark Night by Anna Faversham Dark and Intriguing Historical Romance/Suspense

“A great read! I love all the historical detail and I learnt much about smugglers. It's fast paced, and it really grips you until the end. The characters are very well portrayed. I was sorry to finish the book, always the sign of a good story.” - ‘Amazon Customer’ UK site.

It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy doesn’t know who to trust, while those around her suspect she is a spy and treat her accordingly. Her problems increase when two men enter her life:

Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, sworn to avenge his father’s murder, is determined to hang the violent smugglers.

Daniel Tynton has smuggling in his blood. When he witnesses a murder, he makes a tough decision, and many lives will never be the same.

99c/99p until 3rd January or Free on Kindle Unlimited


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Journey into a dark world where all the conflict points to one cruel and ruthless man - the Dark Star.

In 1823, on an island off the south coast of England, there are activities worse than smuggling and all the conflict points to one cruel and ruthless man. The women on the island call him the Dark Star.

Lieutenant Karl Thorsen enlists the help of his old enemy, reformed smuggler Daniel Tynton who infiltrates the gang to defeat the evil that brings poverty to ‘the diamond isle’. Karl has the misfortune to fall for the woman belonging to the Dark Star.

Book Two of The Dark Moon trilogy - It’s not essential to read Book One first but, like dinner, it’s often preferable to have the main course before strawberries and cream.

Free with Kindle Unlimited or reduced to 99p/99c until 12th January.

Under a Dark Star by Anna Faversham


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Hide in Time by Anna Faversham is a time-travel romance and is reduced to 99p until 29th March.

"When a book allows me to become one of the characters....aahhhh, perfection!" Louisa on Goodreads


On your death bed, they say it's not the things you've done that you regret most, but the things you've left undone.

In 1814 Laura misjudges the man she loves and storms off from him only to discover that she's made a terrible mistake. She longs to put it right but finds herself in the 21st century and unable to do so. Or can she?

Laura risks her life to restore happiness to the man she has so badly misjudged and in doing so she frees herself from the destructive regret lingering in her life. And throughout, love patiently waits for her.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. One man is determined, not only to stop this violent trade, but to hang the perpetrators – one in particular. Lucy has her own problems and they get worse when these two men enter her life. Two men, one girl – trouble awaits.

“This is an enjoyable and thoroughly recommended read, a romantic thriller mystery that maintains its knife edge tension through to the last page.” Tony Spencer - Amazon UK reviewer.

0.99 until 5th April

Free on Kindle Unlimited One Dark Night by Anna Faversham


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments In 1823, on an island off the south coast of England, there are activities worse than smuggling and all the conflict points to one cruel and ruthless man. The women on the island call him the Dark Star.

Lieutenant Karl Thorsen enlists the help of his old enemy, reformed smuggler Daniel Tynton who infiltrates the gang to defeat the evil that brings poverty to ‘the diamond isle’. Karl has the misfortune to fall for the woman belonging to the Dark Star.

Book Two of The Dark Moon trilogy - 0.99 until 19th April or FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

Under a Dark Star by Anna Faversham

It’s not essential to read Book One first but, like dinner, it’s often preferable to have the main course before strawberries and cream. Except, of course, if you haven't got time for the main course and need to rush straight on in with the strawberries.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Here’s an excerpt from Under a Dark Star which is currently 0.99 until midnight on 19th April. So hurry :-)

“However,” said Daniel clasping his chin, “coming from the mainland, I doubt you could become one of them. You’d be an outsider. And if you are to challenge wreckers rather than smugglers, you are directly threatening men who clearly have no regard for taking lives. Your life will mean nothing to them.”
Karl stared at Daniel. “A ship lured onto the rocks, smashed, looted. Crew and passengers desperately struggling to the safety of the shore. Throats slit. I hear the sea ran red.”
Lucy shuddered.
Daniel glanced at his wife, her big brown eyes now staring at him; she’d been listening to every word. He looked at the parson and read his mind. Why had Karl crudely spilt the lurid details of this atrocity in front of her? Why was he always so dramatic? Then a pinpoint of light, like a star on a dark night, flashed into his blue eyes. Leaning forward he whispered, “You’ve come for more than information.”
Karl grinned. “If you and I put our energies and strengths together, we’d be a formidable force.”

And here’s what a reviewer said on Amazon UK

“I loved all the period detail (think Poldark!) and the stories of the smugglers, all totally believable and fascinating. It is an exciting story which grips you right to the end, which leaves you wanting more.”


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments 0.99 until 5th June or FREE with Kindle Unlimited

Hide in Time is a time-travel romance with a dash of mystery and lots of adventure.

On your death bed, they say it's not the things you've done that you regret most, but the things you've left undone.

In 1814 Laura misjudges the man she loves and storms off from him only to discover that she's made a terrible mistake. She longs to put it right but finds herself in the 21st century and unable to do so. Or can she?

Laura risks her life to restore happiness to the man she has so badly misjudged and in doing so she frees herself from the destructive regret lingering in her life. And throughout, love patiently waits for her.

Excerpt (just to see if it's your kind of read):

“Whoa, there,” barked the man with the whip which had been flailing perilously close to the scarlet-liveried man standing guard at the back. “Whoo, whoo.” He brought the horses to a halt and bellowed, “Get out of the way, woman. Are you weak in the mind!”

“Great flumpleducks, girl; what are you doing here?” A woman, wearing a long, grey skirt, brown shawl tied around her shoulders and a white mobcap, stepped down from the coach onto the track.

Instinctively, Xandra put her hand to her head and felt her own cap with the lacy scarf still tied around it. If she could have answered, she would have, but she wasn’t at all sure what she was doing here.

The horses restlessly pawed the ground and tossed their heads.

“Get her out of the way. We’re already late,” called the driver.

“You mind your manners. You’re charging a king’s ransom to take us to Canterbury tonight, so you just…”

“What is it, Martha? What causes the delay?” A man in clerical garb alighted from the coach. To say he was amply proportioned would do his physique insufficient justice. He approached Xandra. “Are you in distress?”

Xandra looked down at her wet, sandy shoes and the hem of her dress which hung damp, heavy and close around her ankles.

“Flollops! Of course she’s in distress. Can’t you see she’s all wet and wobbly?”

Parson Emmanuel Raffles looked both annoyed and abashed. “Martha, you are to be my kitchen maid, not my mouthpiece.” He sighed and muttered, “God forbid.”
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Reviewers have said it makes a good read for the summer holidays.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments The quotation in the heading - "A romantic thriller mystery” is from a UK Amazon reviewer of

One Dark Night by Anna Faversham

Here's what Theresa, a Goodreads reviewer says, "This story has a lot of really wonderful characters. It even has a hero dog. All of the characters have such depth to them that I felt like I was listening to a story about my friends."

One Dark Night is 99p from 20th July to 26th July inclusive or, of course, FREE for Kindle Unlimited.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Jane Blythe 'Princess Jane' is kindly featuring One Dark Night on her super blog. The link is here:

https://www.loveindieromance.com/

But the reason it becomes an opportunity for every author in this group is because, if you scroll down from the feature you will find there's a chance for authors to post their favourite line from one of their books and you can add a link to it.

Edit: - the opportunity has disappeared now!


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments Journey into a dark world where all the conflict points to one cruel and ruthless man - the Dark Star. This is the sequel to One Dark Night but stands alone.

“She uses language expertly and the result is an immersive experience for the reader. I can’t stress enough how reading this book was like gazing through a window to a bygone era filled with smugglers, scoundrels, gentlemen, and heroes.” Amazon Customer

Excerpt: Opening of chapter one

Karl Thorsen arrived, as usual, like a drum roll prior to battle.

Dismounting from his black stallion, he flung the reins around the hitching post and strode across to the open door of the early Georgian farmhouse.

“I need your help.”

“Another impossible task you wish to undertake?” Daniel Tynton dipped his head in greeting to his old foe, now promoted to almost a friend. “What is it this time?”

Karl gave him a wry smile and stamped his feet impatiently after his long, cold ride. “All that it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Would you agree?”

Daniel, a little taller and fairer than Karl, stood aside to allow him to enter. “A notion you have acquired from your Parliamentary friends?”
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So what does this tell you? That Karl and Daniel are no longer enemies. That Karl is still fighting fit and is now involved with Parliament in some way. That Daniel is, as ever, comfortably laid-back and used to Karl’s crusades. That two good men are about to embark on a perilous adventure.

And for only 0.99 you can go with them. ;-) I should take your rain coat if I were you.

Under a Dark Star by Anna Faversham

0.99 until 11th August or FREE with Kindle Unlimited


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments By request (no kidding) I have reduced worldwide

Under a Dark Star by Anna Faversham

to 0.99 or its equivalent at least until 20th September.

My previous post tells you something about the journey into a very dark and dangerous world - wanna go?


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments One Dark Night (The Dark Moon Trilogy #1) by Anna Faversham

The choices we make determine our futures and Lucy is torn between two paths. A romantic thriller mystery, dark and intriguing.

Now the nights are darker, it won't be so hard to imagine what it must have been like back in 1821 when the poor had few choices, if any, and those they did have often carried dire consequences.

A historical novel incorporating true events (the best bits). One reviewer has said, "A lovely romance woven into swashbuckling action that will keep you enthralled for many a dark night."

0.99 until 1st November - that's Wednesday, so not much time. The sequel is also 0.99 at the moment.

Or both are free with Kindle Unlimited.



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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments I hope you’ve all had a wonderful Christmas and that you’re looking forward to 2018; may it bring you happiness and success in all the good things you plan.

I can’t send you real presents, but I can tell you that all three of my books are 0.99 in the UK and US.

Hide in Time by Anna Faversham
is 0.99 until 1/1/18
Time Travel Romance: How much does our past influence our future? Laura risks her future to heal the heart she has broken. Don’t let your past ruin your future.

One Dark Night (The Dark Moon Trilogy #1) by Anna Faversham
is 0.99 until 3/1/18
Historical Romance: A lovely romance woven into swashbuckling action that will keep you enthralled for many a dark night. Book 1 of The Dark Moon Series.

Under a Dark Star (The Dark Moon Trilogy #2) by Anna Faversham
is 0.99 for a while yet
All that it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Do something: take this journey into a dark world. Book 2 of The Dark Moon Series.

Or all are free with Kindle Unlimited


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments One Dark Night (The Dark Moon Trilogy #1) by Anna Faversham

It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy Yorton, dragged away from her privileged early life, must slave on a bleak, run-down farm. Those around her suspect she is a spy and treat her accordingly. Her problems increase when two men enter her life:-

Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, sworn to avenge the murder of his father, is a King's man. He is determined to stop the violent smugglers, hang them, and hang and gibbet one in particular.

Daniel Tynton has smuggling in his blood. Undaunted by Thorsen's threats, he is respected and feared.

Lucy must choose. Does true love ever offer a choice?

£1.99 or $2.99

or

FREE! if you are a member of Kindle Unlimited


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments I used to use eBookSoda some time ago and have returned to it for another ad at the beginning of April.

It is one of the few sites which has direct links to Amazon UK as well as other countries. With other sites if I press on the button it takes me to Amazon US- no good to me at all.

If you read their requirements for advertising, there are other reasons to advertise with them. They say:

"We like books that are:

Error Free. We look for content that is well-formatted, and free from typos and grammatical errors.

Blessed with a great cover. Unfortunately, people do judge books by their covers, so it will need to be a fairly good standard to make it past our control team.

Highly Rated. Books should have a minimum of 8 reviews with an average star rating of 3.5 unless it’s a new release (less than 3 months old).

Priced at $4.99 or less on the day of the listing. At eBookSoda, you don’t have to have your book on sale to qualify for a spot. As long as your book is $4.99 or less on the day of its listing, it’s eligible for submission. Obviously, you’ll get more downloads if it’s a promotion as everyone loves a good deal, but the visibility should still earn you some new readers.


Hope this is helpful.


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Patti (baconater) (goldengreene) | 56525 comments But how many readers buy from them?


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments At first I had sufficient sales from them, but I'm a slow writer and so I can only advertise the same old books a few times before they dry up. So I stopped advertising.

Then I noticed their rankings have improved and I'm going to try them again. They have a higher percentage of UK readers than most other advertising sites. As to how many readers actually buy through them, I shall have to wait and see for up-to-date figures.

I get the feeling that UK readers do not use these sites very much. By far the best is Rosen's BookHippo.


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Jim | 21820 comments I must admit I know few readers who have sites that they go to hunt for books on
That's one reason I've been wary.


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Patti (baconater) (goldengreene) | 56525 comments Yeah. I use Amazon.

It's the easiest.


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Jim | 21820 comments Patti (baconater) wrote: "Yeah. I use Amazon.

It's the easiest."


I do wonder if we use Amazon because we're looking for something specific, we go there with a book title or even just the name of an author.
Perhaps people use the other sites for more general browsing.

Because we're on sites like good reads where names get mentioned and books get suggested, perhaps good reads does for us what eBookSoda does for others?


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Patti (baconater) (goldengreene) | 56525 comments Think you're spot on, Jim.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments I think they work well for alerting readers to discounts. I don't buy many books (have got a long queue already) but I've just bought one today that I saw was discounted considerably.

But, as you say, most of us just go straight to Amazon or a bookshop.


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Jim | 21820 comments I can see them as useful for flagging up discounts.
But I've often wondered, do people keep an eye on a book and wait for it to be discounted?
Or do they just buy it because it's discounted?


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Patti (baconater) (goldengreene) | 56525 comments Can't speak for others, but the last book I waited to buy until the price had been reduced was the latest Stephen King. Think I bought it anyway as I was too impatient.

If I see a book that looks interesting and is heavily discounted, I may buy it. Do I seek them out? No. As you say, my queue is much too long for that.


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Anna Faversham (annafaversham) | 1753 comments There's probably a better place to put this but I thought I'd let this poor old thread see the light of day - it's been in darkness for so long ;o) Two days now.

Our Kath's drabble on Rosen's BookHippo is a good one. If you feel like a surprise and a gentle laugh (nothing that hurts too much so you'll be quite safe) pop over and take a look.


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Kath Middleton | 23860 comments Thank you, Anna! I enjoyed writing that one.


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