… for Your Christmas Gifts
Part 2 of 3
By Jeff Salter
As you already know if you’ve checked this blog during the week, we’re posting lists of books which you’ll want to consider as possible Christmas gifts.
And you will also already comprehend that the response to my invitation last week was so overwhelming that I had 70-plus citations to include.
Thanks to the kindness of Founding Fox Jillian Chantal, Part 1 of my list was posted Tuesday on her column space. And thanks to Friday Fox Lynn Rush, Part 3 of my list will appear tomorrow (Friday) in her donated space.
Part 2
So today, we have Part 2 of my list. The 70-plus citations I collected were submitted to the random sorter at Vandelay Industries and 28 were assigned to my regular blog day for posting. This group happens to include six of my former 4F1H Guest Foxes and one scheduled Guest Fox, Renee Vincent. Also in my list today is the best-selling author Caroline Bourne (who, in a previous decade, sold about one million historical romances with Kensington’s Zebra imprint and reappears here with her first new release in a while).
Everybody loves books!
Every writer loves books (whether paper or electronic) and everybody-not-named-Scrooge needs to buy some gifts this season. Also, every writer knows READERS … and readers love receiving books as gifts. Ah … then you’ve come to the right place.
This week, Four Foxes One Hound features titles you’ll definitely want to consider. Be sure to visit every blog this week!
My First E-Reader
A little bird has informed me that – if I’m a good hound – I may receive a Kindle this Christmas. Cool! I tried out my daughter’s and I liked it. I’m eager to un-wrap that sucker and start loading it up with terrific titles.
The Ultimate Book List … for Your Christmas Gifts — Part 2 of 3
Bacio, Louisa http://louisabacio.com
“The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf”
Chains of Silver Book 2 Erotic Paranormal
Ravenous Romance $4.99
http://www.ravenousromance.com/fantastica/the-vampire-the-witch-and-the-werewolf-chains-of-silver.php?keyword=louisa+bacio
Ballance, Sarah http://www.sarahballance.com/
“Unforgiven” Romantic suspense
Noble Romance Publishing $5.00
https://www.nobleromance.com/Books/325/Unforgiven
Ballance, Sarah http://www.sarahballance.com/
“Familiar Light” Romantic thriller
Noble Romance Publishing $3.00
https://www.nobleromance.com/Books/344/Familiar-Light
Ballance, Sarah http://www.sarahballance.com/
“Hawthorne” Mystery / Sweet romance
Astraea Press $1.00
http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=1011841&mode=product&product=4810595
Bray-Weber, Jennifer www.jbrayweber.com
“Blood and Treasure” Book 1 in the Romancing the Pirate series
Historical Romance $2.99
http://amzn.com/B0051314RE
Bourne, Caroline
“Shadow Marsh”
Newly-titled re-issue of “Wild Southern Rose”
Echelon Press $2.99
http://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Marsh-ebook/dp/B006IYIB4O/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323724898&sr=1-1
Bourne, Caroline
“Her Heart’s Desire”
in “A Christmas Kiss: Six Holiday Love Stories” Anthology
Paperback
http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Kiss-Holiday-Love-Stories/dp/0821739751/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323724730&sr=1-2
Dewaruile, Lily http://www.lilydewaruile.com
“Traitor’s Daughter” Book 1 of The Tywi
Historical Romance
Eres Books Christmas Season Price: $3.99
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/58408
Kappes, Tonya http://tonyakappes.blogspot.com/
“Splitsville.com”
An Olivia Davis Paranormal Mystery
http://www.amazon.com/Splitsville-com-Olivia-Paranormal-Mystery-ebook/dp/B005E0C61C/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_3
Kappes, Tonya http://tonyakappes.blogspot.com/
“The Ladybug Jinx”
Grandberry Falls Series
Kappes, Tonya http://tonyakappes.blogspot.com/
“Carpe Bead’em”
http://www.amazon.com/Carpe-Beadem-ebook/dp/B0050I4UX0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=books&qid=1305471776&sr=1-6
Kessler, Lisa http://LisaKessler.wordpress.com
“Night Walker” Book #1 of the Night Series
Paranormal Romance
Entangled Publishing $6.99
http://www.amazon.com/Night-Walker-ebook/dp/B005EYT7JW/ref=ntt_at_ep_edition_2_3?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2
Kessler, Lisa http://LisaKessler.wordpress.com
“Across the Veil” Fantasy Romance
Lisa’s Lair $ .99
http://www.amazon.com/Across-the-Veil-ebook/dp/B004S7MJAK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1323419044&sr=1-1
Kessler, Lisa http://LisaKessler.wordpress.com
“Forgotten Treasures” Short Story Anthology
Lisa’s Lair $2.99
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13124828-forgotten-treasures
McLain, Runere www.RunereMcLain.com
“New Orleans Ghost Of Spanish Gold”
in L&L Dreamspell’s Dreamspell Haunts Volume 2
Paranormal Anthology $2.99
http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-dreamspellhauntsvolume2-549463-140.html
McLain, Runere www.RunereMcLain.com
“Wolf In The Night”
in Just One Bite Volume Three
Paranormal Romance Anthology
AllRomanceEbooks FREE!
http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-justonebitevolumethree-484627-139.html
Ohnoutka, Melissa www.melissaohnoutka.com
“Faithful Deceptions” Romantic Suspense
Amazon $ .99
http://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Deceptions-Novel-Suspense-ebook/dp/B004OL2JAK
Ohnoutka, Melissa www.melissaohnoutka.com
“Target of Betrayal” Romantic Suspense
Amazon $2.99
http://www.amazon.com/Target-Betrayal-Romantic-Suspense-ebook/dp/B0062DUFJ0
Ryan, Laurie www.laurieryanauthor.com
“Holiday Magic – The Gift of Love”
A two-story, emotion-wrapped anthology
Amazon $2.99
http://amzn.to/uOw5CD
Schorr, Meredith www.meredithschorr.com
“Just Friends With Benefits” Chick-lit / Contemporary Romance
Wings ePress, Inc. $8.95
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Friends-With-Benefits-ebook/dp/B0042JTOZC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1323356392&sr=1-1
Shurr, Lynn www.lynnshurr.com
“Goals for a Sinner” The Sinners series
Contemporary Romance
The Wild Rose Press $12
Available at www.amazon.com
Shurr, Lynn www.lynnshurr.com
“Wish for a Sinner” The Sinners series
Contemporary Romance
L & L Dreamspell $18.95
Available at www.amazon.com
Thurmeier, Heather http://heatherthurmeier.com
“Love And Lattes” A Meadow Ridge Romance
Contemporary Romantic Comedy
Silver Publishing $4.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NB0S62/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d0_g351_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0Q15XHGZQHGCJ9N69P1Q&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846
Thurmeier, Heather http://heatherthurmeier.com
“Bunny Hills And Bikinis” Contemporary Romantic Comedy
$ .99 on sale for Dec. only! ($2.99 regular) http://www.amazon.com/Bunny-Hills-and-Bikinis-ebook/dp/B0064FNBUG/ref=pd_sim_kinc_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2
Vincent, Renee http://www.reneevincent.com
“Raeliksen” Book 1: Emerald Isle Trilogy
Historical Romance
Turquoise Morning Press $2.99
http://www.amazon.com/R%C3%A6liksen-Emerald-Isle-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B003YDXNKO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1281933308&sr=8-2
Vincent, Renee http://www.reneevincent.com
“Mac Liam” Book 2: Emerald Isle Trilogy
Historical Romance
Turquoise Morning Press $2.99
http://www.amazon.com/Liam-Emerald-Isle-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B004E3XGVE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1290950692&sr=1-2
Vincent, Renee http://www.reneevincent.com
“The Fall of Rain” Book 3: Emerald Isle Trilogy
Historical Romance
Turquoise Morning Press $3.99
http://www.amazon.com/Fall-Rain-Emerald-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B006HM9QZA/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_7
Winston, Lois http://www.loiswinston.com
“Assault With A Deadly Glue Gun”
Book 1 in the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries
Amateur Sleuth Mystery
Midnight Ink $14.99 (but currently $11.69 at Amazon) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738723479?ie=UTF8&tag=loiswins-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0738723479%22%3EAssault%20with%20a%20Deadly%20Glue%20Gun%20(An%20Anastasia%20Pollack%20Crafting%20Mystery)%3C/a%3E%3Cimg
Winston, Lois http://www.loiswinston.com
“Death By Killer Mop Doll”
Book 2 in the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries
Amateur Sleuth Mystery
Midnight Ink $14.99 (but currently $9.95 at Amazon) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738725854/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=loiswins-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0738725854
And while these next two links are not for novels (or novellas), they DO fit into the ‘spirit of the season’ and I include them here because they help raise awareness for the wonderful work of St. Jude Shrine of Chicago. [Thanks to Tonette Skube – a contributor to each anthology – for alerting me to these citations].
Originally intended to be sold by the St. Jude Shrine, these were later released as a free e-books.
A “Book of Inspirations” [2009 Christmas Card Contest selections]: http://www.shrineofsaintjude.com/htdocs/about_us/xmasCardWinner.php
A “Book of Inspirations” [2010 Christmas Card Contest selections]: http://www.shrineofsaintjude.com/htdocs/about_us/xmasCardWinner2010.php
Visit all this week!
Be sure to view the 4F1H blogs every day this week … for the rest of our collected book titles. Remember: books make great gifts for readers and other writers!
Angela Schroeder
Patricia Kiyono
Elaine Cantrell
Jeff Salter
Joselyn
Tonette Joyce
Four Foxes, One Hound 
Great List! Have a great Christmas!
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Thanks, Sug. Have you gotten an e-reader yet? As a fellow ex-librarian, I’ve resisted for sev. years, but finally gave in.
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Thanks for putting together such a great list. So many new books to check out. My credit is going to hate me! 🙂
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Probably so, Heather. But when my credit card rebels, I just sit on it.
[think about it]
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Oh, I do hope you get your Kindle for Christmas, Jeff. You haven’t been naughty, have you? LOL. Another great list today with some more familiar names. How very exciting. 🙂
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Yeah, Jenn. And be sure to check out that pirate story, “Blood & Treasure.”
Oh, wait … you wrote it!
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It’s an honor to make your list, Jeff. Thanks so much!
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Very pleased to see your books here, Sarah.
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Thank you Jeff!!! I am pleased as punch to be on your list! And what an honor to be listed among some great authors!
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And I see where all three of your titles, Renee, have been getting wonderful reviews. Most recently, “The Fall of Rain.” Congratulations.
Eager for your Guest Fox appearance here … on Dec. 29th.
Hope to learn more about your books on that date.
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Thanks Jeff! I look forward to the post as well!!!
Merry Christmas to you!
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… and bring a bunch of friends with you (on the 29th) so the Hound can see some new faces here.
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I’ll have you know I waded thigh deep through (large!) bouncing dogs, dragging a g-kid clinging to my ankle, to get to my laptop just now.
It’s that important to say thank you for including me in your list of authors! And after reading it, I’ve found more titles I have to have. Particularly an old favorite I’m thrilled to see writing again! May your generosity be returned to you three-fold — (and also in the form of that eReader! lol) Merry Christmas, everyone.
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It takes true dedication to struggle through such a crowd just to get to your laptop, Runere. Have you considered one of those I-Pad things which you can slip into a (large) pocket … & keep right with you? LOL
Yes, I think it’s cool for Caroline Bourne’s work to see a new audience after being out of print for a while. Plus, she told me that she has a NEW novel either ready to go … or nearly so. Can’t recall particulars now, but I think it might be published in the spring sometime. Caroline, are you nearby to clarify?
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I’m having fun checking out your lists, Jeff. I see at least one book here I need to look closer at. Jennifer Bray-Weber’s Blood and Treasure. I’m a pirate person. 🙂 Keep the ideas coming!
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Avast!
Laurie, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. You’ve probably seen Jenn’s intriguing Wednesday photos at MuseTracks. A few of them have been pirates, I believe.
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Thanks for letting me in on the spirit of the season here,Jeff…the traditional poetry included is not my usual thing, but that’s what comes out of me for this group.
BTW, as this inspired part of Tonette, I write under my maiden name, Tonette Joyce. I had copyrights under the name before I married,and let’s face it, you hear “Joyce” , you might think “writer”. You hear “Skube”, you WILL think ‘cartoon dog’!
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Cartoon dog? LOL.
Well, I’ve been imagining your name with a single syllable, so now I have the correct pronounciation at least.
Glad to include those citations you sent. Hope some people click and donate money to that worthwhile endeavor.
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Another Great list of books…I’ve read Jenn Bray-Weber’s Blood and Treasure (love her pirates!) and Melissa Ohnoutka’s Target of Betrayal and Faithful Deceptions (I couldn’t read them at home at night alone)…they’re terrific books from terrific ladies!!!!
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Thanks for those endorsements, Tess.
Be sure to return tomorrow for part 3 of the list. Might be some more titles you’re familiar with.
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Lots of grand choices!! Hope you get the Kindle!!!!!
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Thanks, Jillian. From what I can determine, the e-reader will pay for itself after I’ve purchased about a dozen books (assuming the electronic versions are roughly one-third of the print version costs).
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What a great list. I am honored to be included. Thank you!
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You’re welcome. Hope you get additional sales from this appearance.
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Thanks for including me in your Christmas list Jeff!!! 🙂
So many great books to read and give…
Lisa 🙂
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Yeah, it’s difficult to know where to start!
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