Kindle First

[peachiekene]

Last month ended up going with the steampunk title (even though it's YA) and this month went with Fatal Puzzle because I've been getting into medieval mysteries lately. The whole "in the future" thing is a bit annoying, but it was between that one and the mystery with the German Shepard (because it had a dog as a character). Reviews of the author's other books say he can't write with more than one voice so ... default choice.

[Critteranne]

Originally Posted by Manabi

I went with The Last Passenger. That "Nazi cruise-ship time travel" sounded intriguing.

Same, here! It reminds me of the title of a Troma Entertainment movie from the 1980s -- Surf Nazis Must Die!

[Traciinaz]

This month was a very hard choice for me as three of them sounded really good. I ended up going with Marked but will probably put the other choices on my wish list for later.

[Hampshire Nanny]

I almost forgot to choose a book this month. I didn't see one that jumped out at me, but my Prime membership offers me so little when it comes to eBooks, so I don't want to pass up a free book. I'm picking Fatal Puzzle. I hope it's good.

[tubemonkey]

Last Day to get your Dec freebie -- exp 31 Dec

see post #127 for selections

[Manabi]

Edit: Thanks to Demingy for pointing out that Amazon is allowing Prime members to pick two books this month instead of the regular one.

This month's Kindle First selections are out, they are:

Everything Burns by Vincent Zandri [Genre: Thriller]

When Reece Johnston was a boy, a fire destroyed his home, killing his mother and brothers while leaving him scarred for life. It also kindled something dark inside him: an irresistible attraction to flames in all their terrifying, tantalizing power. But after two failed arson attempts—and two trips to the mental ward—he was finally able to put down the matches and pick up the pieces.

With a career as a bestselling crime writer going strong, Reece is working to fix his broken marriage to Lisa and be there for their preteen daughter, Anna. He’s not just dealing with his own demons; there’s a world of deadly hurt bearing down on him in the form of the jealous rival he’s bested in literature and love, who’s determined to see Reece crash…and burn. But a guy like Reece knows how to take the heat. And thanks to his lifelong friendship with fire, he also knows how to bring it.

Flirting with Felicity by Gerri Russell [Genre: Contemporary Romance]

Felicity Wright never expected to inherit the hotel where she works as head chef. But now, she’ll do anything to keep the Bancroft Hotel operating—even if that means mixing it up with the late owner’s handsome nephew, Blake Bancroft. He’s here to challenge her unexpected inheritance of the Bancroft Hotel, and there’s no way either of them are walking away without a fight.

When his uncle wills away his family’s oldest property, Blake Bancroft cooks up a plan to get it back. To check out his competition, he’ll need to check in. Too bad his first encounter with Felicity proves to be anything but smooth. As their battle over ownership begins, things begin to heat up between them—and not just in the kitchen. Their attraction may be a recipe for disaster. Yet with the right ingredients, it could turn into a recipe for love…

In her debut contemporary romance, award-winning historical romance author Gerri Russell whips up a sweet, passionate, and unforgettably delectable story.

Heart Collector by Jacques Vandroux, Wendeline A. Hardenberg [Genre: Mystery]

Finding murderers is just a day on the job for police captain Nadia Barka. But when a mutilated corpse is discovered in an old baptistery, she’s faced with some difficult questions: Who left a young woman’s body in a high-security museum in the middle of the night? And where is the victim’s heart?

Barka has no leads, until several days later when unassuming computer technician Julien Lombard comes forward, claiming to have had a premonition of the woman’s abduction and murder. The ensuing investigation turns up nothing, however, and Julien is just as skeptical about his intel as the police are. But, after another woman goes missing, Barka decides to take a chance and trust in Julien’s gift. Does Julien hold the key to preventing another gruesome crime? Working together, can they find the murderer before he steals another heart?

Miramont's Ghost by Elizabeth Hall [Genre: Historical Fiction]

Miramont Castle, built in 1897 and mysteriously abandoned three years later, is home to many secrets. Only one person knows the truth: Adrienne Beauvier, granddaughter of the Comte de Challembelles and cousin to the man who built the castle.

Clairvoyant from the time she could talk, Adrienne’s visions show her the secrets of those around her. When her visions begin to reveal dark mysteries of her own aristocratic French family, Adrienne is confronted by her formidable Aunt Marie, who is determined to keep the young woman silent at any cost. Marie wrenches Adrienne from her home in France and takes her to America, to Miramont Castle, where she keeps the girl isolated and imprisoned. Surrounded by eerie premonitions, Adrienne is locked in a life-or-death struggle to learn the truth and escape her torment.

Reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, this hauntingly atmospheric tale is inspired by historical research into the real-life Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs, Colorado.

[Demingy]

Just wanted to point out that Prime members can get two of these books free this month:

Kindle First This Book is a Kindle First January Pick
Bonus offer, this month enjoy up to two early release books for FREE as a benefit of your Amazon Prime membership.


This was perfect because I was trying to decide between the last two books.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Demingy

Just wanted to point out that Prime members can get two of these books free this month:

Kindle First This Book is a Kindle First January Pick
Bonus offer, this month enjoy up to two early release books for FREE as a benefit of your Amazon Prime membership.


This was perfect because I was trying to decide between the last two books.

Where is it linked at? I only see one offer on the KF page.

[Demingy]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Where is it linked at? I only see one offer on the KF page.

I saw it when I went to the links posted for the books. It was on the order button and there's a note just above the book description too (that's what I copied and put in my post).

ETA: when I went to your link for KF it said in the box on the right that you can get "up to two books" but when I went to the link again it only showed one so it isn't consistent. I'd look at the book links.

I got both books I was interested in so I know it's legit even though it looks like Amazon has some sort of glitch with the details of the offer on the KF page.

[booklover6]

Originally Posted by Demingy

Just wanted to point out that Prime members can get two of these books free this month:

Kindle First This Book is a Kindle First January Pick
Bonus offer, this month enjoy up to two early release books for FREE as a benefit of your Amazon Prime membership.


This was perfect because I was trying to decide between the last two books.

Interesting. I was able to get a second one free, also. Thanks!

[Demingy]

Here's a screen shot to show where the offer is displayed.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Demingy

I saw it when I went to the links posted for the books. It was on the order button and there's a note just above the book description too (that's what I copied and put in my post).

ETA: when I went to your link for KF it said in the box on the right that you can get "up to two books" but when I went to the link again it only showed one so it isn't consistent. I'd look at the book links.

I got both books I was interested in so I know it's legit even though it looks like Amazon has some sort of glitch with the details of the offer on the KF page.

Thanks - I'm seeing it now.

[Manabi]

Originally Posted by Demingy

Just wanted to point out that Prime members can get two of these books free this month:

Kindle First This Book is a Kindle First January Pick
Bonus offer, this month enjoy up to two early release books for FREE as a benefit of your Amazon Prime membership.


This was perfect because I was trying to decide between the last two books.

Thanks for letting us know, I added a note to my post to make sure everyone knows about it.

I decided to go with Everything Burns and Heart Collector for mine. I didn't really like any of them much actually, but I still picked two.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Manabi

I decided to go with Everything Burns and Heart Collector for mine. I didn't really like any of them much actually, but I still picked two.

The choices this month are rather lame. I went with Everything Burns and Miramont's Ghost. They were the two least objectionable choices.

[Catlady]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

The choices this month are rather lame. I went with Everything Burns and Miramont's Ghost. They were the two least objectionable choices.

Me too. But I thought these choices actually were better than usual. Three of the four were possibilities.