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Britannia: Part I: The Wall by Richard Denham and M J Trow from Thistle Publishing (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 11) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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ROMAN BRITAIN STOOD ON THE BRINK OF CHAOS

The story opens in 367 AD. Four soldiers - Justinus, Paternus, Leocadius and Vitalis - are out hunting for food supplies at an outpost of Hadrian's Wall, when the Wall comes under attack.

The four find their fort destroyed, their comrades killed, and Paternus is unable to find his wife and son. As they run south to Eboracum, they realize that this is no ordinary border raid. Ranged against the Romans at the edge of the world are four different peoples, and they have banded together under a mysterious leader who wears a silver mask and uses the name Valentinus - man of Valentia, the turbulent area north of the Wall.

Faced with questions they are hard-pressed to answer, Leocadius blurts out a story that makes the men Heroes of the Wall. Their lives change not only when Valentinus begins his lethal sweep across Britannia but as soon as Leo's lie is out in the world, growing and changing as it goes.

WILL THE WALL BE REBUILT AND THE POWER OF ROME RE-ESTABLISHED?
AND WILL OUR FOUR HEROES REACH THE END OF THEIR JOURNEY?

367 AD is one of the critical dates in British history, but the year means little to most people now, and it is only rarely mentioned in historical books. Britannia: Part I - The Wall introduces the reader to this tumultuous age, as we share the adventure, confusion and bewilderment of our heroes - four common soldiers stationed at Hadrian's Wall. We find them caught up in the madness of a chain of events which will eventually lead to the fall of Roman Britain, and the descent into the Dark Ages.

Red Alert by Margaret Thomson Davis from Black & White Publishing (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 11) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Red Alert is the story of the Price family and is set in a Glasgow fire station and in the world-famous Glasgow School of Art.

Kirsty Price is a nice, ordinary girl and works in the fire station serving food and drink to the firefighters. She’s happy in her work and her life except for the fact that she’s also the daughter of Simon Price, an artist and tutor at the Glasgow School of Art. He is a notorious bully, both to his students and his family, including Kirsty and her brother Johnny who is plagued with ill-health. When Johnny starts hanging around with a dubious couple who work as croupiers in the local casino he accepts a job from them looking after their flat and Kirsty and her firefighter boyfriend, Greg McFarlane, start to worry about him. Then Greg phones to say that he has been attending a fatal road traffic accident and the car involved is Johnny’s. The family is devastated but soon after Johnny’s funeral, there’s a knock at the door and Kirsty staggers back in shock when she sees who’s standing in the shadows outside. But it’s just the start of a chain of events that will tear the Price family apart.

Red Alert is the compelling story of a Glasgow family which, to the outside world, looks like any other normal family but is riven with tensions and problems which escalate into a nightmare for Kirsty, Greg and her family.

Teatime Tales From Dundee: New journeys down memory lane by Maureen Reynolds from Black & White Publishing (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 11) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Maureen Reynolds was born and brought up in Dundee, a city with no shortage of intriguing characters, extraordinary events and fascinating memories. In this brand new collection of tales, Maureen looks back to a time of youth and innocence and brings it all vividly back to life once again. There are tales of street games played during the long, hot summer holidays, recollections of the noise and grime of the jute mills, great Dundee characters like James ‘Napper’ Thomson and his Lochee emporium, spookie nichts in Wallace’s restaurant, piggyback flying, ghost stories, tattie gathering, stories from the trams and family tales from a simpler time. Teatime Tales from Dundee is a warm and nostalgic new collection of stories about growing up and living in Dundee.

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No Rest for the Dead by an all-star lineup of thriller authors from Touchstone ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (July 11) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "If the authors name wasn't at the beginning of each chapter, I would never have known that this book was written by so many different people. They all came together to emit one strong, fantastically woven tale."

In this New York Times bestseller, twenty-six renowned thriller authors team up to create a first-rate serial novel—a collaboration that combines the skills of America’s greatest storytellers to produce a single gripping, spellbinding mystery.

“The lineup of writers who have contributed to this mystery is akin to the Murderers’ Row of the 1927 New York Yankees. There is not a weak spot in the bunch.” —David Baldacci, from the Introduction

Alexander McCall Smith. Sandra Brown. Faye Kellerman. J.A. Jance. Jeffery Deaver. Kathy Reichs. Lisa Scottoline. Jeff Lindsay. These are only a handful of the names that make up the all-star lineup of authors behind No Rest for the Dead, a tale of vengeance, greed, and love that flows seamlessly, in the words of David Baldacci, “as it passes from one creator’s mind to the next.”

When Christopher Thomas, a ruthless curator at San Francisco’s McFall Art Museum, is murdered and his decaying body is found in an iron maiden in a Berlin museum, his wife, Rosemary, is the primary suspect, and she is tried, convicted, and executed. Ten years later, Jon Nunn, the detective who cracked the case, is convinced that the wrong person was put to death. In the years since the case was closed, he’s discovered a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding the Thomases that could implicate any number of people in the crime. With the help of the dead woman’s friend, he plans to gather everyone who was there the night Christopher died and finally uncover the truth, suspect by suspect. Solving this case may be Nunn’s last chance for redemption…but the shadowy forces behind Christopher’s death will stop at nothing to silence the past forever.

In this innovative storytelling approach, each of these twenty-five bestselling writers brings their distinctive voice to a chapter of the narrative, building the tension to a shocking, explosive finale. No Rest for the Dead is a thrilling, page-turning accomplishment that only America’s very best authors could achieve.

The Great Alone by Janet Dailey from Open Road Media Romance ($1.99) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (July 11) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "A great novel about Alaska, and Janet Dailey researched her subject quite well."

"Sprawling epics are supposed to offer pageantry and exotic locales...Because Janet Dailey is a well-known romance writer, one might expect love and sex. THE GREAT ALONE comes through on all counts." -- The New York Times Book Review

Best-selling and beloved author Janet Dailey captures the heart of the last American frontier in this rousing, passionate tale of splendid adventures and unforgettable loves.

Through seven generations and two-hundred years, the Tarakanov family will carve civilizations out of an untamed wilderness. In the 18th century, she is forced to choose between her beloved Cossack, Andrei, and the future of the Aleut tribe. Zachar, fated to love the gorgeous, dangerous Raven of the rival Tinglets, will betray his tribe's greatest secret. Marisha runs away with a handsome Klondike prospector, but finds her fortune as Glory St. Clair, Alaska's most beautiful and notorious madam. Wylie Cole is a man of courage and skill that harkens back to the fortitude of his Indian forebears, will play a vital role in the defense of his homeland during World War II--and the glories in the birth of the Alaskan state.

These and other fascinating characters will play out a drama epic in scope, as captivating as Alaska itself. Glorious and grand, THE GREAT ALONE is an astounding achievement in storytelling.

The 'Scarlett Bernard' series by Melissa F. Olson from 47North are $1.99 each as the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (July 11) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, the 'Scarlett Bernard' series by Melissa F. Olson are $1.99 each.

Raise the Bar: An Action-Based Method for Maximum Customer Reactions by Jon Taffer from Amazon ($1.99) is the Kindle Business & Money Deal of the Day (July 11) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "A very insightful and easy to read book on the bar business."

If there’s anyone who can prevent a bar or restaurant from going belly up, it’s Jon Taffer. Widely considered the greatest authority in the food and beverage, hotel, and hospitality industries, he runs the biggest trade show in the business and has turned around nearly 1,000 bars and at least that many restaurants.
As host and co-producer of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, a documentary-style series, Taffer gives struggling bars one last chance to succeed with a mixture of business acumen and tough love. Now he’s offering his no-nonsense strategy for eliciting just the right emotional reactions in customers to everyone.

Raise the Bar distills the secrets to running a successful enterprise with Reaction Management, a strategy and philosophy Taffer developed and uses in his business and on Bar Rescue. It works whether you’re running a storefront operation or a web-based company, whether you’re manufacturing widgets or providing a service.

Taffer’s overarching philosophy is this: All business is about creating the right reactions in your customers. Even better: You can control those reactions to a very large degree. Raise the Bar is the definitive manual on transforming a bar or restaurant with actionable, proven strategies for immediate impact.

The Fifty-Seven Lives of Alex Wayfare by MG Buehrlen from Strange Chemistry ($1.99) is the Kindle Teens Deal of the Day (July 11) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "It was interesting to read a book that made so many different periods in history come alive at once."

For as long as 17-year-old Alex Wayfare can remember, she has had visions of the past. Visions that make her feel like she's really on a ship bound for America, living in Jamestown during the Starving Time, or riding the original Ferris wheel at the World's Fair.

But these brushes with history pull her from her daily life without warning, sometimes leaving her with strange lasting effects and wounds she can't explain. Trying to excuse away the aftereffects has booked her more time in the principal's office than in any of her classes and a permanent place at the bottom of the social hierarchy. Alex is desperate to find out what her visions mean and get rid of them.

It isn't until she meets Porter, a stranger who knows more than should be possible about her, that she learns the truth: Her visions aren't really visions. Alex is a Descender - capable of traveling back in time by accessing Limbo, the space between Life and Afterlife. Alex is one soul with fifty-six past lives, fifty-six histories.

Fifty-six lifetimes to explore: the prospect is irresistible to Alex, especially when the same mysterious boy with soulful blue eyes keeps showing up in each of them. But the more she descends, the more it becomes apparent that someone doesn't want Alex to travel again. Ever.

And will stop at nothing to make this life her last.

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Audible Daily Deal - Unwind by Neal Shusterman (Narrated by Luke Daniels) for $3.95 (Regular Price:$17.95)

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In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would "unwind" them.

Conner's parents want to be rid of him because he's a troublemaker. Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev's unwinding has been planned since his birth, as part of his family's strict religion. Brought together by chance, and kept together by desperation, these three unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey, knowing their lives hang in the balance.
If they can survive until their 18th birthdays, they can't be harmed - but when every piece of them, from their hands to their hearts, are wanted by a world gone mad, 18 seems far, far away.

In Unwind, Boston Globe/Horn Book Award winner Neal Shusterman challenges listeners' ideas about life - not just where life begins, and where it ends, but what it truly means to be alive.

©2009 Neal Shusterman; (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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The Pearl that Broke Its Shell: A Novel by Nadia Hashimi from William Morrow ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (July 11)

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The past and present are woven together seamlessly in this unforgettable debut novel from Nadia Hashimi that tells the story of the ongoing struggles of Afghani women through two courageous women separated by a century.

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Calling Me Home: A Novel by Julie Kibler from Pan (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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A stunning, moving tale of forbidden love in segregated 1930s Kentucky, perfect for fans of The Help.

Love doesn't play by the rules . . .

Shalerville, Kentucky, 1939. A world where black maids and handymen are trusted to raise white children and tend to white houses, but from which they are banished after dark. Sixteen-year-old Isabelle McAllister, born into wealth and privilege, finds her ordered life turned upside down when she becomes attracted to Robert, the ambitious black son of her family’s housekeeper. Before long Isabelle and Robert are crossing extraordinary, dangerous boundaries and falling deeply in love.

Many years later, eighty-nine-year-old Isabelle will travel from her home in Arlington, Texas, to Ohio for a funeral. With Isabelle is her hairstylist and friend, Dorrie Curtis – a black single mother with her own problems. Along the way, Isabelle will finally reveal to Dorrie the truth of her painful past: a tale of forbidden love, the consequences of which will resound for decades . . .

The Portrait by Hazel Statham from Montlake Romance (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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England 1812: Severely injured at the battle of Salamanca, Edward Thurston, the new Earl of Sinclair, returns home to his beloved Fly Hall. Determined not to present his prospective bride with the wreck he believes himself to have become, he decides to end his betrothal, unaware that Lady Jennifer, for vastly differing reasons, has reached the selfsame decision.

Throughout the campaigns, Edward was often seen relying greatly on a miniature he carried, and it is to this token he clings upon his return. Will he eventually find happiness with the girl in the portrait, or will he remain firm in his resolve not to wed? Reason dictates one course, his heart another.

Lady Luck and Me by Ben Dobson from Amazon (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Ben Dobson is an ordinary man, living an ordinary life. What's extraordinary about Ben's life is how at every turn, Lady Luck plays her hand often landing Ben in hilarious and occasionally disastrous predicaments. Whether it's being bruised on the head by a flying fish in Thailand or being urinated on by New Zealand doctors in the Greek Islands, nothing quite goes according to plan. Will Lady Luck smile on him or will she remain his biggest adversary?

Lady Luck and me is a true story of an average man's battle to find that ultimate state: happiness.

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The Two Minute Rule by Robert Crais from Simon & Schuster ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (July 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Add the professional narration of The Two Minute Rule for a reduced price of $0.99 after you buy this Kindle book.

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Customer review: "Crais has written bittersweet story of a friendship, of loss, of father's love for his son, and ultimately a story of redemption. All that, between the covers of well told mystery."

From the author of The Last Detective and Hostage, comes a thriller featuring a father searching for vengeance in the City of Angels. But for an ex-con fresh on parole, finding answers in the corruption of the LAPD means asking for help from the person least expecting it: the FBI officer who put him away…

Every seasoned criminal knows the two minute rule: the two minutes before the cops show up at the scene of a robbery. Keeping the rule means changing your life, breaking it means a lifetime in jail. But not everyone plays by the rules…

When a decisive four minutes put Max Holman in prison, he spent the next decade planning one thing: reconciliation with his estranged son. Determined to put the past behind him, Max sets out on the morning of his parole only to discover his son, a cop, was gunned down in cold blood hours earlier. When the hit is exposed as a revenge killing, Max is determined to track down the murderer—at any cost.

From the author that sets the standard of gripping, edgy suspense, The Two Minute Rule delivers all the surprising plot twists and powerful characters that make Robert Crais one of the top crime writers today.

Destiny's Embrace by Beverly Jenkins from Avon ($0.99) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (July 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "The chemistry between these two characters was well developed into an excellent story line."

Award-winning romance author Beverly Jenkins offers up another high-stakes historical romance that is sure to make you swoon.

With Destiny’s Embrace, Jenkins brings readers back to the American West, where Logan Yates, a self-important ranch owner, must confront his feelings for his beautiful, free spirited housekeeper, Mariah Cooper. While they bicker incessantly, their sexual tension is palpable, and only rises when Mariah's former lover arrives on the scene. Will she accept Logan's heart?

Set in 19th-century California, Destiny's Embrace features unforgettable characters and a satisfying mix of adventure and passion from nation's premier writer of African-American historical romance.

The 'Diana Tregarde Investigation' series by Mercedes Lackey from High Flight Arts and Letters are $1.99 each as the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (July 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, the 'Diana Tregarde Investigation' series by Mercedes Lackey are $1.99 each.

A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage from Walker Books ($1.99) is the Kindle Cookbooks, Food & Wine Deal of the Day (July 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This is a very comprehensive book about the history of some of the world's most popular drinks."

From beer to Coca-Cola, the six drinks that have helped shape human history.

Throughout human history. certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period.

A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Beer was first made in the Fertile Crescent and by 3000 B.C.E. was so important to Mesopotamia and Egypt that it was used to pay wages. In ancient Greece wine became the main export of her vast seaborne trade, helping spread Greek culture abroad. Spirits such as brandy and rum fueled the Age of Exploration, fortifying seamen on long voyages and oiling the pernicious slave trade. Although coffee originated in the Arab world, it stoked revolutionary thought in Europe during the Age of Reason, when coffeehouses became centers of intellectual exchange. And hundreds of years after the Chinese began drinking tea, it became especially popular in Britain, with far-reaching effects on British foreign policy. Finally, though carbonated drinks were invented in 18th-century Europe they became a 20th-century phenomenon, and Coca-Cola in particular is the leading symbol of globalization.

For Tom Standage, each drink is a kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture by which he demonstrates the intricate interplay of different civilizations. You may never look at your favorite drink the same way again.

Die for Me (Revenants Book 1) by Amy Plum from HarperCollins ($1.99) is the Kindle Teens Deal of the Day (July 12) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "The story line was amazing, and I loved how she created something new and unique."

My life had always been blissfully, wonderfully normal. But it only took one moment to change everything.

Suddenly, my sister, Georgia, and I were orphans. We put our lives into storage and moved to Paris to live with my grandparents. And I knew my shattered heart, my shattered life, would never feel normal again. Then I met Vincent.

Mysterious, sexy, and unnervingly charming, Vincent Delacroix appeared out of nowhere and swept me off my feet. Just like that, I was in danger of losing my heart all over again. But I was ready to let it happen.

Of course, nothing is ever that easy. Because Vincent is no normal human. He has a terrifying destiny, one that puts his life at risk every day. He also has enemies . . . immortal, murderous enemies who are determined to destroy him and all of his kind.

While I'm fighting to piece together the remnants of my life, can I risk putting my heart—as well as my life and my family's—in jeopardy for a chance at love?

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Audible Daily Deal - Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Narrated by Kurt Andersen, Joyce Bean) for $0.99 (Regular Price:$9.95)

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Redefining the classic essay, this modern edition of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s most famous work, Self-Reliance, includes self-reflections from both historical and contemporary luminaries. With quotes from the likes of Henry Ford and Helen Keller to modern-day thought leaders like Jesse Dylan, Steve Pressfield, and Milton Glaser, we're reminded of the relevance of Emerson’s powerful words today. Emerson’s words are timeless. Persuasive and convincing, he challenges readers to define their own sense of accomplishment and asks them to measure themselves against their own standards, not those of society. This famous orator has utter faith in individualism and doesn’t invoke beyond what is humanly possible, he just believes deeply that each of us is capable of greatness. He asks us to define that greatness for ourselves and to be true to ourselves. At times harsh, at times comforting, Emerson’s words guide the reader to challenge their own beliefs and sense of self. This modern edition of Self-Reliance is ideal for graduates or those who are in the midst of a career or lifestyle change. Emerson's sage guidance wrapped in modern-day reflections is a great reminder about the potential within us all and that life is what you make of it.

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The Art of Arranging Flowers by Lynne Branard from Berkley ($1.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (July 12)

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Meet expert florist Ruby Jewell in the latest moving novel from master storyteller Lynne Branard (a.k.a. Lynne Hinton, bestselling author of Friendship Cake & Pie Town). Ruby always knows what to say with flowers, but can her heart blossom again when she is faced with grief and the loss of her much-loved sister?

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One Summer by David Baldacci from Macmillan (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 13) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci comes a moving family drama about learning to love again after heartbreak and loss.

ONE SUMMER

It's almost Christmas, but there is no joy in the house of terminally ill Jack and his family. With only a short time left to live, he spends his last days preparing to say goodbye to his devoted wife, Lizzie, and their three children. Then, unthinkably, tragedy strikes again: Lizzie is killed in a car accident. With no one able to care for them, the children are separated from each other and sent to live with family members around the country. Just when all seems lost, Jack begins to recover in a miraculous turn of events. He rises from what should have been his deathbed, determined to bring his fractured family back together. Struggling to rebuild their lives after Lizzie's death, he reunites everyone at Lizzie's childhood home on the oceanfront in South Carolina. And there, over one unforgettable summer, Jack will begin to learn to love again, and he and his children will learn how to become a family once more.

Crash into You (Pushing the Limits Book 3) by Katie McGarry from MIRA Ink (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 13) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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From acclaimed author Katie McGarry comes an explosive new tale of a romance forged in the fast lane

The girl with straight A's and the perfect life—that's who people expect Rachel Young to be. So the private school junior keeps secrets from her wealthy family…and she's just added two more to the list. One involves racing strangers down dark country roads in her Mustang GT. The other? Seventeen-year-old Isaiah Walker—a guy she has no business even talking to. But after the foster kid with the tattoos and intense gray eyes comes to her rescue, she can't get him out of her mind.

The last thing Isaiah needs is to get tangled up with a rich girl who wants to slum it on the south side for kicks. But when their shared love of street racing puts their lives in jeopardy, Isaiah and Rachel will have six weeks to come up with a way out. Six weeks to discover just how far they'll go to save each other.

Gary Barlow: Time to Shine - The Unauthorised Biography by Justin Lewis from John Blake (£1.09) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (July 13) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Great Britain’s national treasure, Gary Barlow has achieved unrivalled success with boyband Take That, as a solo artist and songwriter, and as a judge on The X Factor. However, the path to fame is rarely easy and Gary’s journey has been full of inspiring highs and distinct lows.

From happy beginnings growing up in Frodsham, Cheshire, as the second son to marge and Colin Barlow, Gary spent his youth immersing himself in music, writing songs and learning how to play the piano. By the age of 15, Gary was struggling to break into the music industry and doing a stream of gigs around the UK, before landing what was to be the job that propelled him into the limelight.

After hiring Barry Wooley as his manager, Gary was soon in talks with casting agent Nigel Martin-Smith. Realising Gary’s potential, and admiring an early demo of ‘A Million Love Songs’, Nigel signed him up as the front man for new boyband Take That, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Between 1990 and 1996, Take That sold millions of records, packed out arena tours and created an army of fans, who were subsequently devastated when Take That announced their split in 1996. Gary made an attempt at a solo career, but it wasn’t to be, and he slipped out of the public consciousness before finding the confidence to begin songwriting and collaborating with other artists to make hit records.

In 2005, Gary’s life was to take another unexpected turn when Take That announced they were getting back together. With a new lease of life, they went on to have continued, record-breaking, success. Gary was soon offered a slot as head judge on ITV’s hit TV show The X Factor and in 2012 he was awarded a OBE – proving that there was more to him than That That.

In this authoritative biography, Justin lewis offers a valuable insight into his life and loves, including his partner Dawn Andrews and their beautiful children, his dedication to fundraising for charity and what it’s really like being in one of Britain’s biggest boybands.

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The Great Santini by Pat Conroy from Open Road Media ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (July 13) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This is a fabulous story, and nobody writes with as much passion and beauty as Pat Conroy. Conroy takes us through the emotional gamut from belly laughs to tears and back again."

The bestselling Pat Conroy novel—now available as an ebook

The moving portrait of a son’s struggle to escape the iron fist of his volatile military father

Marine Colonel Bull Meecham commands his home like a soldiers’ barracks. Cold and controlling but also loving, Bull has complicated relationships with each member of his family—in particular, his eldest son, Ben. Though he desperately seeks his father’s approval, Ben is determined to break out from the Colonel’s shadow. With guidance from teachers at his new school, he strives to find the courage to stand up to his father once and for all.

Inspired by Conroy’s own relationship with his father, The Great Santini is a captivating and unflinching portrayal of modern family life and a moving story of a son becoming a man.

Five romance books for summer ($1.99 each) from Bell Bridge Books is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (July 13)

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Today only, Five romance books for summer are $1.99 Each.

The 'Star Carrier' series by Ian Douglas from HarperCollins are $1.99 each as the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (July 13) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, the 'Star Carrier' series by Ian Douglas are $1.99 each.

Imperial Woman: The Story of the Last Empress of China by Pearl S. Buck from Open Road Media ($1.99) is the Kindle Historical Deal of the Day (July 13) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Add the professional narration of Imperial Woman: The Story of the Last Empress of China for a reduced price of $1.99 after you buy this Kindle book.

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Customer review: " A wonderful story of a thoughtful, powerful and beautiful woman who overcame odds many times through her long life."

Pearl S. Buck’s remarkable account of the life of Tzu Hsi, the magnetic and fierce-minded woman from humble origins who became China’s last empress

In Imperial Woman, Pearl S. Buck brings to life the amazing story of Tzu Hsi, who rose from concubine status to become the working head of the Qing Dynasty. Born from a humble background, Tzu Hsi falls in love with her cousin Jung Lu, a handsome guard—but while still a teenager she is selected, along with her sister and hundreds of other girls, for relocation to the Forbidden City. Already set apart on account of her beauty, she’s determined to be the emperor’s favorite, and devotes all of her talent and cunning to the task. When the emperor dies, she finds herself in a role of supreme power, one she’ll command for nearly fifty years. Much has been written about Tzu Hsi, but no other novel recreates her life—the extraordinary personality, together with the world of court intrigue and the period of national turmoil with which she dealt—as well as Imperial Woman.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Pearl S. Buck including rare images from the author’s estate.

The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder from Atheneum Books for Young Readers ($1.99) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (July 13) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This book took me into the kind of world only a child's imagination can create."

Age Level: 8 - 12 | Grade Level: 3 - 7

The first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she’s not sure they have anything in common. But she soon discovers that they both love anything to do with ancient Egypt. When they stumble upon a deserted storage yard, Melanie and April decide it’s the perfect spot for the Egypt Game. Before long there are six Egyptians, and they all meet to wear costumes, hold ceremonies, and work on their secret code. Everyone thinks it’s just a game until strange things start happening. Has the Egypt Game gone too far?

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Audible Daily Deal - Heft by Liz Moore (Narrated by Kirby Heyborne, Keith Szarabajka) for $3.95 (Regular Price:$17.95)

Publisher's Summary

Audie Award Nominee, Literary Fiction, 2013

A heartwarming novel about larger-than-life characters and second chances....

Former academic Arthur Opp weighs 550 pounds and hasn’t left his rambling Brooklyn home in a decade. Twenty miles away in Yonkers, seventeen-year-old Kel Keller navigates life as the poor kid in a rich school and pins his hopes on what seems like a promising baseball career - if he can untangle himself from his family drama. The link between this unlikely pair is Kel’s mother, Charlene, a former student of Arthur’s. After nearly two decades of silence, it is Charlene’s unexpected phone call to Arthur - a plea for help - that jostles them into action. Through Arthur and Kel’s own quirky and lovable voices, Heft tells the winning story of two improbable heroes whose sudden connection transforms both their lives. Like Elizabeth McCracken’s The Giant’s House, Heft is a novel about love and family found in the most unexpected places.

©2012 Liz Moore (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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The Damned Utd: A Novel by David Peace from Melville House ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (July 13)

* Price matched on Amazon US

Product Description

It doesn't matter if you're rooting for Germany or Argentina during today's World Cup Final--celebrate your love of the game with David Peace's novel of fiction based on fact (that also inspired a film) about the coach tasked with cleaning up the most corrupt team in the league, without being corrupted himself.