Today’s Featured Book is the Historical Fiction, Have You Eaten Rice Today? by Apple Gidley.
Violence of guerrilla warfare in the jungles of Malaya becomes the backdrop to Simon Frampton and Dee Cunningham’s love story, but miscommunication leads to sadness. Told in dual time of the 1950s and 2010, it is not until sixty years later that the truth comes to light.
“A gripping read that reminded me of the haunting sadness of classics such as A Town Like Alice and Brief Encounter, while becoming thoroughly absorbed in the authentic descriptions of post-war Malaya, rural Queensland, and sleepy Dorset, which the author describes with a pen dipped in affectionate familiarity.” -David Field, The Tudor Saga Series
“I found this book difficult to put down. Excellently written with memorable characters faced with the dangers of guerrilla warfare, interlaced with a once in a lifetime romance… in the hands of this master storyteller all the threads of the story come together in a wonderful climax…. at times Gidley’s writing reminded me of Pearl S. Buck and Nevil Shute.” -Sally Cronin, Life is Like a Mosaic
Today’s New Release is the Women’s Fiction, The Secret Keeper by Amanda James. Only $0.99!
When journalist Rosa Fernley’s ailing gran, Jocelyn, passes on a long-held secret of her past in her dying days, Rosa embarks on a quest to Cornwall to find answers and resolution to free her grandmother from guilt and pain as she leaves this earth.
“Oh my, heart-breaking and beautiful in equal measures… The book has beautifully descriptive passages about the Cornwall coastline and Tintagel, makes you dream of summer holidays” -READER
“And this is the spark of the story to come! Yet another well woven thriller written in Ms. Coble’s crisp and steady style. Characters with depth and a mystery that will leave the reader hanging, but never wanting, until the very end. I very much enjoyed this book and I do recommend it!” -Amazon Review
“The Secret Keeper by A. James, is a full length, stand-alone. This beautiful slow burn had me right from the start. I loved the mystery part, the history repeats itself part, the beautiful, excellent written story. Rosa and Talan are part of something truly magnificent.” -READER
Today’s Featured Romance is the Romantic Comedy, NEW YORK VALENTINE by Carmen Reid. Now $2.99!
When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it’s a pinch me moment. She’s finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie is going to make it a family affair and take her teenage daughter Lauren with her to show her the fashion highs and lows and to have a bit of mother and daughter bonding…what could possibly go wrong?
“I always love the Annie Valentine series. Carmen Reid has a wonderful sense of humor and is always entertaining.” -Amazon Review
“The Annie Valentine series is a good fictional read when you need to get away from some of today’s realities. The writing style reminds me somewhat of Sophie Kinsella.” -Amazon Review
“You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!” -READER
Today’s Freebie is the Mafia Romance, Mafia’s Dirty Secret by USA Today Bestselling Author Summer Cooper. Now FREE!
Marie should have run away from her abusive mother when she had the chance. But she stayed home and cared for the terminally ill monster. The one person that she loved but never loved her back. Just as she thought her miserable life was never going to get better… She met a mysterious out-of-towner. She ignored her mother’s advice: to never speak with any man, that all men are bad.
“This is a well written book. Giving a truly accurate account of what Marie experiences whilst caring for her mother. Made all the harder as her mother is quite hateful to her. She feels trapped, unloved and downtrodden, then she meets Matteo.” -Amazon Review
“It started slow and built up to a great read! Marie is stuck in her small town taking care of her mother who is very ill and can’t do for herself… Once while out she meets a man at the cafe. She hears whispers he may have ties to the Mafia, but Marie doesn’t care. Matteo and Marie strike up a friendship that leads to more… This book was good!” -READER
