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Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly

The Second Virginity of Suzy Green by Sara Hantz

Genre(s): Teens, Romance

S uzy Green used to be one of the coolest nonconformist “almost-Goth” party girls in school. That was before her older sister Rosie died and her family moved state. Not even her best friend would recognize her now. Gone are the Doc Martens and the attitude. All she wants is to be like Rosie – perfect. The new Suzy Green makes straight A’s, hangs with the in-crowd at her new school, and dates the hottest guy around. And since all her new friends belong to a virginity club, she joins, too. So what if she’s not technically qualified? Nobody in town knows…until Ryan, Suzy’s ex, turns up. As the past and present collide, Suzy struggles to find her own place in a world without her sister.

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In Name Only by Ellen Gable

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Drama, Religious & Liturgical, Romance, Historical, Historical Romance

C aroline Martin’s life has finally taken a turn for the better. After years of hard work, she has met a virtuous and wealthy man whose love seems to promise the kind of life realized only within the comforting novels she keeps on her night table. Tragedy, however, will teach Caroline of the complexity with which God Himself authors the lives of those who turn towards Him. Gold Medal Winner in Religious Fiction, 2010 IPPY Awards.

Note: The author is currently working on a sequel to “In Name Only” entitled “A Subtle Grace,” which continues the story of the O’Donovan Family. It will be released in late 2013.

Reviews:

“If you love romance but hate smut, pick up this beautiful story and let it carry you away. The characters are believable, layered, human and humorous even in the midst of tragedy. The reader never loses hope and is rewarded on every page with little gems of character behavior, dialogue, plot twists and romantic intrigue. I was so very sorry when it ended!”
Lisa Mladinich, writer, novelist

“All in all, a pleasant summer read…I enjoyed it, and I’ll be passing it around to the fellow readers in my life..”
Sarah Reinhard, author

” …conveys the beautiful Catholic teachings on conjugal love, and shares both a pro-life story and a conversion story.”
Jean Heimann, Catholic Fire

“There are so many things I love about this book. The book is a very enjoyable read, neither predictable nor formulaic.”
Elizabeth Kathryn Gerold-Miller

“Searching for a page-turning historical Catholic novel? ‘In Name Only’ by Ellen Gable is one book you won’t want to put down until you finally reach its satisfying conclusion.”
Anne Faye, author, “Through the Open Window”

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The Gilded Mirror: Corfe Castle (Volume 1) by Jocelyn Murray

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Renaissance, Teens

A ge Range: 12 and up

Genre: Teen/Young Adult – Historical Fiction

England 1643…

Fifteen-year-old Anna Moore discovers an antique mirror that whisks her back in time to seventeenth-century England. The year is 1643 and the English Civil War is underway. Anna finds herself at Corfe Castle with the Bankes family when the castle is laid siege. Against all odds, she helps the family defend the castle from rebel forces who hopelessly outnumber them. What will happen and will Anna be able to return to her own time?

Inspired by true historical events, The Gilded Mirror: Corfe Castle, is an adventurous tale that crosses centuries in time through the forces of a mysterious mirror. It is a story of friendship, tremendous courage in the face of adversity, and the indomitable human spirit.

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The Gilded Mirror: Vesuvius Rising (Volume 2) by Jocelyn Murray

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Ancient Civilizations, Teens

A ge Range: 12 and up

Genre: Teen/Young Adult – Historical Fiction

Pompeii AD 79…

Fifteen-year-old Anna Moore is whisked back in time through the forces of a mysterious mirror to the first century AD during the Roman Empire.

The year is AD 79 and Anna finds herself in Pompeii just days before the deadly volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. As forces conspire against her, she struggles to escape the catastrophe that threatens the lives of thousands.

Set within historical events that rocked the ancient world, The Gilded Mirror: Vesuvius Rising is a dramatic reenactment of the lavish seaside town of Pompeii in all its glory, and the terrible fate that befell it. It is a tale of danger, courage and survival that brings the past to life.

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The Gilded Mirror: Constantinople (Volume 3) by Jocelyn Murray

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Medieval, Military & Wars, Teens

A ge Range: 12 and up

Genre: Teen/Young Adult – Historical Fiction

Constantinople AD 1453…

Fifteen-year-old Anna Moore has stepped back in time through the forces of a mysterious mirror to the fifteenth century during the fall of Constantinople. It is a city under siege, surrounded by an army intent on breaching its walls, taking its treasures, and killing or enslaving its people. Caught in the turmoil of the action, Anna tries to help people flee to safety from the impending doom.

Inspired by true events that marked the end of the Byzantine Empire, The Gilded Mirror: Constantinople, is a bold and haunting tale of the last days of Byzantine Constantinople before the rise of the Ottomans.

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Bargain eBook Hunter traps these BARGAIN Kindle Books just for you! Get them before they get away!

Price may change without notice! Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly

What (Not) to Expect When You’re Expecting by MJ Fredrick

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Romance, Contemporary

B ailey Summers is very good at taking care of herself. So good, in fact, that she shuts others out with very little effort.

But when her brother and his partner want a child, she pushes out of her comfort zone and offers to be their surrogate. It’s just nine months out of her life, right?

Right.

Because of course when she’s struggling with morning sickness, she encounters the hottest man she’s ever met. To make matters worse, he’s the new bartender at her popular bar.

Rick Cassidy comes with his own complications. He’s a middle school teacher taking a summer job as a bartender to help out his brother’s family. His brother is in a rehab hospital after colliding with a drunk driver, and Rick is trying to help them make ends meet. He’s just out of a relationship himself, with a woman who couldn’t handle him spending so much time caring for his brother. So what’s he doing eyeballing his boss, the boss of a job he needs?

But late nights, close quarters and second-trimester hormones overrule better judgement, and complications intertwine. This is definitely not what they were expecting.

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Phantom Dreams by T. K. Harris

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Psychological Thrillers, Suspense, Fiction

A scorned serial killer on an old vendetta.

An FBI agent who has been chasing monsters for too long.

A woman whose nightmares start invading her waking life.

FBI Special Agent Jack Matthews finds himself on yet another serial killer case, having barely recovered from the last disastrous hunt. Still stiff from a gun shot wound in his leg, under investigation for a botched job, and having lost his fiancée when she walked out on him, Jack is beginning to wonder if it isn’t time to move on to something new. But, for Jack, these cases are personal and he can’t say no.

Marketing specialist Kathy Gilliam leads a fairly boring life. If she’s not working or caring for her ailing father, then she is doing whatever it takes to avoid going anywhere near crowds of people. Her few distractions include her friend Margo Longfellow, occasional hiking trips, and her increasingly alarming dreams of women dying.

As her nightmares cause her to begin to doubt her sanity, the media releases news of the “Coast-to-Coast Killer” and Kathy discovers her dreams may be related. In a moment of panic, Kathy does something that places her on the FBI’s “persons of interest” list. Suddenly, her life is set on a collision course with Jack who must decide if Kathy is the killer or destined to become a victim.

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The Gilded Mirror: Constantinople (Volume 3) by Jocelyn Murray

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Medieval, Military & Wars, Teens

A ge Level: 12 and up

Constantinople AD 1453…

Fifteen-year-old Anna Moore has stepped back in time through the forces of a mysterious mirror to the fifteenth century during the fall of Constantinople. It is a city under siege, surrounded by an army intent on breaching its walls, taking its treasures, and killing or enslaving its people. Caught in the turmoil of the action, Anna tries to help people flee to safety from the impending doom.

Inspired by true events that marked the end of the Byzantine Empire, The Gilded Mirror: Constantinople, is a bold and haunting tale of the last days of Byzantine Constantinople before the rise of the Ottomans.

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Cheer: A Novel by Leslie A. Gordon

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Domestic Life, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life

“ This fabulous debut novel is written in the style of Jodi Picoult.” Chicklit Club

Cheer is “a strong, well-written story with characters who deserve to be heard” and “a testament to the strength of the human condition.” Chick Lit Central

“I was absolutely totally hooked by this book by the end of the first chapter….I read it in one day unable to put it down.” A Novel Review (book blogger)

“I am so curious to know what the future holds for this family. You will have to read the book to know what I mean.” Misfortune of Knowing (book blogger)

What happens when a family suffers a tragedy and everyone blames themselves?

The Dahl family is reeling from an unspeakable loss. Jenny channels her grief – and secret guilt – into an obsession. Teenager Ella, a competitive high school cheerleader, seeks to atone by being the perfect adolescent for her parents, numbing her pain in secret. Ethan, a pilot, is on a singular mission to preserve what’s left of his family – to little success.

Everything changes, though, when Ella makes a shocking decision.

An unforgettable story of redemption and hope, set in idyllic and quirky Marin County, California, Cheer is a rich exploration of a family’s resilience in the wake of betrayal and tragedy. Told from three perspectives, this novel is for anyone who has been a mother or a daughter. Perfect for book clubs, the Kindle edition concludes with questions for discussion.

This emotionally riveting debut establishes longtime journalist Leslie A. Gordon as a novelist to follow.

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