Free eBook - Gryphon's Quest by Candace Sams

sirbruce · 03-09-2009, 12:05 PM

As part of Read an eBook week:

http://www.jasminejade.com/pm-4329-2...ons-quest.aspx

Book is available in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Reader, Mobipocket, Rocket Book, and HTML format.

Two caveats:

1. You have to register to download the book.

2. You can only download the book in ONE format. Even if you order it multiple times.

GeoffC · 03-09-2009, 12:14 PM

I'm surprised that is classed as "young adult" !!!!!

Marysart · 03-09-2009, 01:35 PM

Why? Young adults need lovin' too...

GeoffC · 03-09-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marysart

Why? Young adults need lovin' too...

true - but what's your definition of 'young adult' - some of the books on the site are very steamy ....

Marysart · 03-09-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

true - but what's your definition of 'young adult' -

Eh 18+? Of course, I'm not American so it might not mean that at all....

GeoffC · 03-09-2009, 02:07 PM

Ah, - Okay - definitions will, obviously, vary from country to country and also culture to culture, I was thinking more in lines of 15+...
Wonder what it would bein the USA, where this site may be located ?

The site states

"Romantica® is the name for the line of erotic romance novels published by Ellora’s Cave Publishing. Erotic romance is defined by us as: any work of literature that is both romantic and sexually explicit in nature. Within this genre, the main protagonists develop "in love" feelings for one another that culminate in a monogamous relationship.
Sex scenes must be described in graphic detail and explicit wording, not delicate euphemisms or purple prose "

PGP_Protector · 03-09-2009, 02:13 PM

They sure want lots of info for a free download.
(Though the have no checking of valid data I see

)
Phone numbers like 555-555-5555 and City = "Any City" work

sirbruce · 03-09-2009, 03:11 PM

The book in question is certainly includes sex, although from what I skimmed it was not particularly steamy. I read far hotter stuff in the Clan of the Cave Bear books and I knew several girls who read thpse in High School. But I do agree this book is mislabled as "young adult".

Other than that I don't know anything about it. Fantasy romance, from what I gather. A little bodice ripper with gryphons and magic.

S.Canton · 03-09-2009, 03:17 PM

Based on what people are saying, this may be a bit too "romance" for me, but I'll look into it anyway. Free is fine with me.

rhadin · 03-09-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirbruce

Two caveats:

1. You have to register to download the book.

I was interested in trying the book until I saw how much information they want you to provide to register to "buy" a free book. It's one thing to ask for a name and e-mail address, it's quite another to require address and telephone number. I'm willing to give that information when I'm giving credit card information, but not at a website that may not offer anything I will want to buy in the future just to get a sample to try. I've decided to pass.

BruceB · 03-09-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhadin

I was interested in trying the book until I saw how much information they want you to provide to register to "buy" a free book. It's one thing to ask for a name and e-mail address, it's quite another to require address and telephone number. I'm willing to give that information when I'm giving credit card information, but not at a website that may not offer anything I will want to buy in the future just to get a sample to try. I've decided to pass.

I wonder how many times "john doe" from "anytown usa" has downloaded the books.

If you want the book make up some information, none of it appears to actually be used, not even the email address

BookCat · 03-09-2009, 11:41 PM

I joined, added the book to my cart, went to checkout, but couldn't fathom how to download the book. Any ideas?

Edit: sorted!

AnemicOak · 03-09-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BookCat

I joined, added the book to my cart, went to checkout, but couldn't fathom how to download the book. Any ideas?

When you're done checking out there's a link towards the bottom of the page that says download. It'll take you to a page where you can select your format.

They also send you an email with download instructions.

bookratt · 03-10-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirbruce

As part of Read an eBook week:

http://www.jasminejade.com/pm-4329-2...ons-quest.aspx

Book is available in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Reader, Mobipocket, Rocket Book, and HTML format.

Two caveats:

1. You have to register to download the book.

2. You can only download the book in ONE format. Even if you order it multiple times.

While downloading this ebook yesterday, I also found another freebie book "Show & Tell", by Isabelle Drake.

bookratt · 03-10-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BookCat

I joined, added the book to my cart, went to checkout, but couldn't fathom how to download the book. Any ideas?

Edit: sorted!

Each time I've gotten books from this site, they send an email with a receipt, and a second email with a link to download the book. That link takes you to their site, you log in, and ask for the download to start. I always SAVE it on my computer, in my "Digital Editions" file. Hope this helps!

03-09-2009, 12:05 PM	#1
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	Free eBook - Gryphon's Quest by Candace Sams As part of Read an eBook week: http://www.jasminejade.com/pm-4329-2...ons-quest.aspx Book is available in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Reader, Mobipocket, Rocket Book, and HTML format. Two caveats: 1. You have to register to download the book. 2. You can only download the book in ONE format. Even if you order it multiple times.

03-09-2009, 11:41 PM	#12
BookCat C L J Posts: 2,912 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	I joined, added the book to my cart, went to checkout, but couldn't fathom how to download the book. Any ideas? Edit: sorted! Last edited by BookCat; 03-09-2009 at 11:46 PM.

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GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	I'm surprised that is classed as "young adult" !!!!!

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Marysart Member Retired Posts: 69 Karma: 588 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Amsterdam Device: none	Why? Young adults need lovin' too...

03-09-2009, 02:07 PM	#6
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Ah, - Okay - definitions will, obviously, vary from country to country and also culture to culture, I was thinking more in lines of 15+... Wonder what it would bein the USA, where this site may be located ? The site states "Romantica® is the name for the line of erotic romance novels published by Ellora’s Cave Publishing. Erotic romance is defined by us as: any work of literature that is both romantic and sexually explicit in nature. Within this genre, the main protagonists develop "in love" feelings for one another that culminate in a monogamous relationship. Sex scenes must be described in graphic detail and explicit wording, not delicate euphemisms or purple prose "

03-09-2009, 02:13 PM	#7
PGP_Protector Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 208 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: PRS-505	They sure want lots of info for a free download. (Though the have no checking of valid data I see ) Phone numbers like 555-555-5555 and City = "Any City" work

03-09-2009, 03:11 PM	#8
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	The book in question is certainly includes sex, although from what I skimmed it was not particularly steamy. I read far hotter stuff in the Clan of the Cave Bear books and I knew several girls who read thpse in High School. But I do agree this book is mislabled as "young adult". Other than that I don't know anything about it. Fantasy romance, from what I gather. A little bodice ripper with gryphons and magic.

03-09-2009, 03:17 PM	#9
S.Canton Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Kindle 2	Based on what people are saying, this may be a bit too "romance" for me, but I'll look into it anyway. Free is fine with me.