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Audible Daily Deal - Hyperion UNABRIDGED by Dan Simmons (Narrated by Marc Vietor, Allyson Johnson, Kevin Pariseau, Jay Snyder, Victor Bevine) for $5.95 (Regular Price:$24.99)

* Get this Audiobook for the reduced price of $3.99, when you buy the Kindle edition first.

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Hugo Award, Best Novel, 1990
Locus Award, Best Novel, 1990

On the world called Hyperion, beyond the law of the Hegemony of Man, there waits the creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it.

In the Valley of the Time Tombs, where huge, brooding structures move backward through time, the Shrike waits for them all. On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope - and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands.

©1989 Dan Simmons; (P)2008 Audible, Inc.

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Brilliance by Marcus Sakey from Thomas & Mercer (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (November 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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In Wyoming, a little girl reads people’s darkest secrets by the way they fold their arms. In New York, a man sensing patterns in the stock market racks up $300 billion. In Chicago, a woman can go invisible by being where no one is looking. They’re called “brilliants,” and since 1980, one percent of people have been born this way. Nick Cooper is among them; a federal agent, Cooper has gifts rendering him exceptional at hunting terrorists. His latest target may be the most dangerous man alive, a brilliant drenched in blood and intent on provoking civil war. But to catch him, Cooper will have to violate everything he believes in—and betray his own kind.

From Marcus Sakey, “a modern master of suspense” (Chicago Sun-Times) and “one of our best storytellers” (Michael Connelly), comes an adventure that’s at once breakneck thriller and shrewd social commentary; a gripping tale of a world fundamentally different and yet horrifyingly similar to our own, where being born gifted can be a terrible curse.

Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. by Luis J. Rodriguez from Open Road Media (£2.29) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (November 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Luis J. Rodríguez’s stunning memoir—a brave, unflinching account of life in a Los Angeles street gang

Luis J. Rodríguez joined his first gang at age eleven. As a teenager, he witnessed the rise of some of the most notorious cliques and sets in Southern California and knew only a life of violence—one that revolved around drugs, gang wars, and police brutality. But unlike most of those around him, Rodríguez found a way out when art, writing, and political activism rescued him from the brink of self-destruction.

Always Running spares no detail in its vivid, brutally honest portrayal of street life and violence, and it stands as a powerful and unforgettable testimonial of gang life, by one of the most acclaimed Chicano writers of his generation.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Luis J. Rodríguez including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

Once Upon a Christmas by Sarah Morgan from Mills & Boon M&B (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Daily Deal (November 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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What's your number one Christmas wish?

Bryony’s daughter has put a dad on her Christmas list. That leaves Bryony with one month to find the perfect man, so this year she’s wishing for a miracle! While she’s looking for love, her best friend Helen is doing the opposite.

Her Christmas wish is to forget all about the white dress hanging in her wardrobe – and her faithless rat of a fiancé. Helen and Bryony’s festive cheer definitely needs a boost, so it’s lucky that once upon a Christmas, wishes really do come true…

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Ordinary Grace: A Novel by William Kent Krueger from Atria Books ($2.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (November 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This is a beautifully written novel with wonderful characters."

“That was it. That was all of it. A grace so ordinary there was no reason at all to remember it. Yet I have never across the forty years since it was spoken forgotten a single word.”

New Bremen, Minnesota, 1961. The Twins were playing their debut season, ice-cold root beers were selling out at the soda counter of Halderson’s Drugstore, and Hot Stuff comic books were a mainstay on every barbershop magazine rack. It was a time of innocence and hope for a country with a new, young president. But for thirteen-year-old Frank Drum it was a grim summer in which death visited frequently and assumed many forms. Accident. Nature. Suicide. Murder.

Frank begins the season preoccupied with the concerns of any teenage boy, but when tragedy unexpectedly strikes his family— which includes his Methodist minister father; his passionate, artistic mother; Juilliard-bound older sister; and wise-beyond-his-years kid brother— he finds himself thrust into an adult world full of secrets, lies, adultery, and betrayal, suddenly called upon to demonstrate a maturity and gumption beyond his years.

Told from Frank’s perspective forty years after that fateful summer, Ordinary Grace is a brilliantly moving account of a boy standing at the door of his young manhood, trying to understand a world that seems to be falling apart around him. It is an unforgettable novel about discovering the terrible price of wisdom and the enduring grace of God.

The Best Man (The Blue Heron Series) by Kristan Higgins from Harlequin HQN ($1.99) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (November 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "A wonderfully written contemporary romance with complex characters."

Sometimes the best man is the one you least expect…

Faith Holland left her hometown after being jilted at the altar. Now a little older and wiser, she's ready to return to the Blue Heron Winery, her family's vineyard, to confront the ghosts of her past, and maybe enjoy a glass of red. After all, there's some great scenery there….

Like Levi Cooper, the local police chief—and best friend of her former fiancé. There's a lot about Levi that Faith never noticed, and it's not just those deep green eyes. The only catch is she's having a hard time forgetting that he helped ruin her wedding all those years ago. If she can find a minute amidst all her family drama to stop and smell the rosé, she just might find a reason to stay at Blue Heron, and finish that walk down the aisle.

Nine classic bookstwo books in the Apocalypse Z series by Manel Loureiro (AmazonCrossing) are $1.99 each as the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (November 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, two books in the Apocalypse Z series by Manel Loureiro are $1.99 each.

The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman from Scribner ($1.99) is the Kindle Military Deal of the Day (November 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "A gripping tale of sacrifice and heroism."

The true story of an incredible disaster and heroic rescue at sea told by two masterful storytellers

In the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor'easter in years. As the weather wreaked havoc on land, the freezing Atlantic became a wind-whipped zone of peril.

In the early hours of Monday, February 18, while the storm raged, two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer, found themselves in the same horrifying predicament. Built with "dirty steel," and not prepared to withstand such ferocious seas, both tankers split in two, leaving the dozens of men on board utterly at the Atlantic's mercy.

The Finest Hours is the gripping, true story of the valiant attempt to rescue the souls huddling inside the broken halves of the two ships. Coast Guard cutters raced to the aid of those on the Fort Mercer, and when it became apparent that the halves of the Pendleton were in danger of capsizing, the Guard sent out two thirty-six-foot lifeboats as well. These wooden boats, manned by only four seamen, were dwarfed by the enormous seventy-foot seas. As the tiny rescue vessels set out from the coast of Cape Cod, the men aboard were all fully aware that they were embarking on what could easily become a suicide mission.

The spellbinding tale is overflowing with breathtaking scenes that sear themselves into the mind's eye, as boats capsize, bows and sterns crash into one another, and men hurl themselves into the raging sea in their terrifying battle for survival.

Not all of the eighty-four men caught at sea in the midst of that brutal storm survived, but considering the odds, it's a miracle -- and a testament to their bravery -- that any came home to tell their tales at all.

Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman have seamlessly woven together their extensive research and firsthand interviews to create an unforgettable tale of heroism, triumph, and tragedy, one that truly tells of the Coast Guard's finest hours.

Three Thanksgiving books for kids ($1.99 each) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (November 28) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, three Thanksgiving books for kids are $1.99 each.

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The Turkey Bowl by Robert Skead from Tale Blazer Productions ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (November 28)

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A heartwarming story about the true meaning of Thanksgiving told from a family of football playing turkeys. When Junior's dad is turkeynapped, he learns how a little confidence and an attitude of gratitude can go a long way in this new Thanksgiving tradition from children's book author and football fan Robert Skead.

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Audible Daily Deal - Red Velvet Cupcake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery with Recipes! UNABRIDGED by Joanne Fluke (Narrated by Suzanne Toren) for $3.95 (Regular Price:$24.49)

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New York Times best-selling author Joanne Fluke’s cozy mysteries grow in popularity with each new series entry.

One summer in Lake Eden, Minnesota, Hannah Swensen attends the grand opening of a newly refurbished hotel, where her famous red velvet cupcakes will be served in the new Red Velvet lounge. But when a party guest falls from the hotel roof, festivities come to a screeching halt - and Hannah becomes the surprising target of a murder investigation.

©2013 H.L. Swensen, Inc. (P)2013 Recorded Books

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Daddy's Home by A. K. Alexander from Thomas & Mercer ($0.99) is the Amazon AU Kindle Daily Deal (November 29) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This is a well-written book, with gripping suspense. At times my heart was up in my throat. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, on-the-edge-of-your-seat, heart-stopping thriller".

They call him “the Family Man,” the cunning killer who preys upon single mothers and their innocent children, hunting for a family to call his own. But when they fail to meet his unyielding demands for perfection—and they always do—he kills.

Holly Jennings is the San Diego PD’s top crime scene investigator. She’s also a single mother struggling to raise her daughter alone and to dealing with her feelings for another man in the wake of her husband’s death. The Family Man case hits her hard—but even harder when her friend becomes his latest victim.

Determined to stop this psychopath once and for all, Holly delves deep into the investigation, combing through evidence for clues to his identity. But the closer she gets to the truth, the further she must venture down a dark path that could cost her everything: her family, her newfound love—even her life. A Wall Street Journal bestseller, this edgy page-turner is guaranteed to keep readers riveted into the wee hours of the morning.

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Starting Over, One Cake at a Time by Gesine Bullock-Prado from Allison & Busby (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (November 29) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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As head of her celebrity sister’s production company, Gesine Bullock-Prado had a closet full of designer clothes and the ear of all the influential studio heads, but she was miserable. The only solace she found was in her secret hobby: baking. With every sugary, buttery confection to emerge from her oven, Gesine took one step away from her glittering, empty existence – and one step closer to her true destiny. Before long, she and her husband had left the trappings of their Hollywood lifestyle behind, and opened their dream bakery Gesine Confectionary in the stunning Vermont mountains. And they never looked back.

Starting Over, One Cake at a Time follows Gesine’s journey from sugar-obsessed child to miserable, awkward Hollywood insider to reluctant master baker. Chock-full of eccentric characters, beautifully detailed descriptions of her baking process, ceaselessly funny renditions of Hollywood nonsense, and recipes, the ingredients of her story will appeal to anyone who has ever considered leaving the life they know and completely starting over.

Whistledown Woman by Josephine Cox from Headline (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (November 29) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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A moving story about a beautiful girl growing up unaware of her true inheritance

In 1898, Kathleen Wyman lies in labor at Bessington Hall, her husband Edward sure that she has been unfaithful to him. In his blind, jealous rage, he gives away the baby to gypsy Rona Parrish, summoned to help with the delivery. Kathleen, frenzied with grief, is soon locked away in an asylum. Rejected by her father, the little girl begins her new life with only a valuable brooch pinned to her shawl as a clue to her true origins.

Starlena grows up in ignorance of her true parentage and vast inheritance, believing her birthplace to be the beautiful Whistledown Valley. And Rona, always afraid, stays watchful over the years for any sign that someone might track Starlena down—someone who wishes her harm.

The Woman Who Walked Into The Sea (The Sea Detective) by Mark Douglas-Home from Sandstone Press (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Daily Deal (November 29) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Cal McGill watches the young woman through the dirty windscreen of his Toyota. There’s something compelling about her stillness, about the length of time she has been standing square-shouldered, erect, staring out to sea, like an Antony Gormley statue waiting for another of its cast-iron tribe to emerge from the deep. What has brought her to this remote beach, he asks himself. Is she a kindred spirit who finds refuge by the shore?

Idle curiosity soon turns into another investigation for oceanographer and loner McGill as he embarks on a quest to discover why, 26 years earlier, another young woman stood on the same beach before walking into the waves. According to the police, she killed herself and her unborn baby. McGill, the Sea Detective, questions this version of events and confronts the jealousies, tensions and threats of a coastal community determined to hold on to its secrets.

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Love the Movie? Read the Book ($1.99 each) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (November 29) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only for Black Friday: Love the Movie? Read the Book for $1.99 each.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
A Captain's Duty by Richard Phillips
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Homefront by Chuck Logan
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton
Savages by Don Winslow
Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: 127 Hours by Aron Ralston
Star Trek Into Darkness by Alan Dean Foster

The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman
Sideways by Rex Pickett
Limitless by Alan Glynn
Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
John Dies at the End by David Wong
Let Me In by John Ajvide Lindqvist
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Elizabeth: The Golden Age by Tasha Alexander
American Gangster by Steve Zaillian

Dangerous Minds by LouAnne Johnson
Steel by Richard Matheson
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey
The Exorcist: 40th Anniversary Edition by William Peter Blatty
Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela

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The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archive Series #1) by Brandon Sanderson from Tor Books ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (November 29)

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Before the second installment of bestselling author Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series (Words of Radiance) arrives early next year, catch up with the first volume of the epic 10-part series from the author responsible with completing Robert Jordan's legendary Wheel of Time series.

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The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archive Series #1) by Brandon Sanderson is $2.99 (Amazon US

Add the professional narration (Audible.Com) of The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archive, The) for a reduced price of $12.99 after you buy this Kindle book.

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Audible Daily Deal - Confessions of a Shopaholic UNABRIDGED by Sophie Kinsella (Narrated by Emily Gray) for $3.95 (Regular Price:$20.99)

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Rebecca Bloomwood just hit rock bottom. But she's never looked better...

Becky Bloomwood has a fabulous flat in London's trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the season's must-haves. The only trouble is that she can't actually afford it - not any of it.

Her job writing at Successful Savings not only bores her to tears, it doesn't pay much at all. And lately Becky's been chased by dismal letters from Visa and the Endwich Bank - letters with large red sums she can't bear to read - and they're getting ever harder to ignore.

She tries cutting back; she even tries making more money. But none of her efforts succeeds. Becky's only consolation is to buy herself something...just a little something...
Finally a story arises that Becky actually cares about, and her front-page article catalyzes a chain of events that will transform her life - and the lives of those around her - forever.

Sophie Kinsella has brilliantly tapped into our collective consumer conscience to deliver a novel of our times - and a heroine who grows stronger every time she weakens. Becky Bloomwood's hilarious schemes to pay back her debts are as endearing as they are desperate. Her "confessions" are the perfect pick-me-up when life is hanging in the (bank) balance.

This book is also known as The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic.
©2001 Sophie Kinsella; (P)2002 Recorded Books

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In the Company of Strangers by Liz Byrski from Macmillan Australia ($0.99) is the Amazon AU Kindle Daily Deal (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "I went back and forth between tears and laughter, and most of all enjoyed the emotional intelligence and complex weave of story lines. It's made me want to go back and read all her other books again".

Ruby and Cat's friendship was forged on an English dockside over sixty years ago when, both fearful, they boarded a ship bound for Australia. It was a friendship that was supposed to last a lifetime but when news of Cat's death reaches Ruby back in London, it comes after a painful estrangement.

Declan has also drifted away from Cat, but he is forced back to his aunt's lavender farm, Benson's Reach, when he learns that he and Ruby are co-beneficiaries.

As these two very different people come together in Margaret River they must learn to trust each other and to deal with the staff and guests. Can the legacy of Benson's Reach triumph over the hurt of the past? Or is Cat's duty-laden legacy simply too much for Ruby and Declan to keep alive?

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The Last Empress (Empress Orchid) by Anchee Min from Bloomsbury Paperbacks (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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The last decades of the nineteenth century were a violent period in China’s history, marked by humiliating foreign incursions and domestic rebellions and ending in the demise of the Ch’ing Dynasty. The only constant during this tumultuous time was the power wielded by one woman, the resilient, ever-resourceful Tsu Hsi -- or Empress Orchid, as readers came to know her in Anchee Min’s critically acclaimed, best-selling novel covering her rise to power.

The Last Empress is the story of Orchid’s dramatic transition from a strong-willed, instinctive young woman to a wise and politically savvy leader who ruled China for more than four decades. In this concluding volume Min gives us a compelling, very human leader who assumed power reluctantly and sacrificed all to protect those she loved and an empire that was doomed to die.

A History Of Scotland: Look Behind the Mist and Myth of Scottish History by Neil Oliver from Weidenfeld & Nicolson (£1.49) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver.

Scotland's history gets a rewrite by archaeologist and historian Neil Oliver. How accurate are the accounts of Mary Queen of Scots's tragic demise or Bonnie Prince Charlie's forlorn cause? Oliver reveals a Scotland that forged its own identity with success, despite its union with England in 1707

Beautiful Disaster: A Novel by Jamie McGuire from Simon & Schuster UK (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Daily Deal (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Suffering from Fifty Shades withdrawal symptoms? Then meet Travis…

The new Abby Abernathy is a good girl. She doesn’t drink or swear, and she has the appropriate number of cardigans in her wardrobe. Abby believes she has enough distance from the darkness of her past, but when she arrives at college with her best friend, her path to a new beginning is quickly challenged by Eastern University’s Walking One-Night Stand.

Travis Maddox, lean, cut, and covered in tattoos, is exactly what Abby wants—and needs—to avoid. He spends his nights winning money in a floating fight ring, and his days as the ultimate college campus charmer. Intrigued by Abby’s resistance to his appeal, Travis tricks her into his daily life with a simple bet. If he loses, he must remain abstinent for a month. If Abby loses, she must live in Travis’s apartment for the same amount of time. Either way, Travis has no idea that he has met his match.

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25 Mysteries & Thrillers ($1.99 or less each) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, 25 Mysteries & Thrillers, $1.99 or Less Each.

On the Fly by Katie Kenyhercz from Crimson Romance ($0.99) is the Kindle Romance Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "The characters were realistic and the story was well paced."

Jacey Vaughn has a newly minted MBA when her father dies unexpectedly and leaves her his NHL team. Well-versed in business but not so much in hockey, Jacey navigates this new world with a few stumbles. She definitely doesn’t plan on falling for the team captain. At the first hint of scandal, a local Las Vegas reporter latches on, and Jacey finds herself in the newspaper with headlines that hurt instead of help. Jacey’s determined to keep her father’s legacy alive and make the team successful, but while she has no problem denying her feelings to the media, she can’t lie to herself.

Carter Phlynn has known nothing but hockey his entire life. Drafted into the NHL at age eighteen, winning the Stanley Cup is all he’s ever wanted. Nothing has ever disrupted his focus. Not until he meets his new boss. Jacey gets under his skin like no one else, and while dating the team owner would be a disaster for his career and reputation, he can’t get her out of his head. Carter has never had a relationship last more than a month, but the more he’s around Jacey, the more he can’t picture his future without her.

Sensuality Level: Sensual

Insignia by S. J. Kincaid from Katherine Tegen Books ($1.99) is the Kindle Sci-Fi / Fantasy Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "This story was fresh and suitable for all readers looking for some good, fun science fiction!"

The earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia, the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Ender's Game.

The planet's natural resources are almost gone, and war is being fought to control the assets of the solar system. The enemy is winning. The salvation may be Tom Raines. Tom doesn't seem like a hero. He's a short fourteen-year-old with bad skin. But he has the virtual-reality gaming skills that make him a phenom behind the controls of the battle drones.

As a new member of the Intrasolar Forces, Tom's life completely changes. Suddenly, he's someone important. He has new opportunities, friends, and a shot at having a girlfriend. But there's a price to pay. . . .

The Proving Ground by G. Bruce Knecht with Bob Hammel from AmazonEncore ($1.99) is the Kindle Sports Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Customer review: "A riveting story about the behavior of people under extreme stress."

In this 10th Anniversary edition, with a new afterword from the author, G. Bruce Knecht tells the harrowing story of a world-renowned sailing race gone fatally bad.

On December 26, 1998, 115 sailboats crossed the starting line of the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. The 630-nautical-mile contest is among the most difficult races in the world, a test of strength and endurance like few others. But no one could have foreseen the tragedy that would befall the competitors, who sailed into a massive storm that tore apart the fleet with hurricane-force winds and eighty-foot waves. What began as a race for glory rapidly became a fight for survival. In this gripping insider’s account, award-winning writer G. Bruce Knecht focuses on three yachts and their crews, weaving together an extraordinary story with vivid detail, outsized personalities, and high drama. Most importantly, he offers a glimpse into how people with very different backgrounds responded to something bigger than they were—and how it changed them forever. Hailed as “harrowing” by the New York Times, “pulse-pounding” by People magazine, and “the Perfect Storm of blue-water sailboat racing” by Walter Cronkite, The Proving Ground is a true-to-life adventure tale as thrilling as any work of fiction.

Two children's Hanukkah books ($1.99 each) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Today only, two children's Hanukkah books are $1.99 each.