As I stated in my last Free eBooks post, I wanted to list books with less than a 4 star rating. Sometimes they might be hidden jewels. So be warned. The books below all have under 4 star reviews.
And I still stuck with my other criteria that the books have to be at least 100 pages long. Not an easy feat as most free books are just short stories. Amazon didn’t help any by not wanting to show me badly rated ebooks, either. LOL. If you give any of these books a try, let me know if you liked them. Enjoy.
A story dedicated to raise awareness to organizations that save thousands of animals lives every year!!!
Published by Tellwell Talent and available in paperback and hardcover!!
Book Description:
Teddy is a rescue cat who lost his ears from frostbite. Teddy has inspired a series of stories with his true-life adventures that share relatable messages of kindness and acceptance. Teddy hopes that his stories will raise awareness to the organizations that saved his life, and thousands of other animals’ lives every year.
“Adorable Teddy will gain your heart with his poignant tale of adventure and loss. Vivid illustrations bring this cute cat’s tale to life. Eleven stars out of ten for this story of acceptance, kindness, and resilience. Thanks, Teddy, for reminding us all we are “purr-fect”. Jenna Greene, Author of Reborn the 2018 Moonbeam Award Winner in the Gold Category
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ABOUT CHRISTINE:
I am a full-time essential services worker and mom of two primary school-aged children. My kids enjoy choosing books from the school library and I’m always genuinely impressed with the messages of acceptance and kindness in the stories they select for us to read together. During the pandemic, we had to get creative to keep our home an exciting and positive space that we all wanted to spend a lot of time at! Our entire family loves animals, so we decided to foster a litter of kittens over the Christmas Holidays. They brought so much joy into our lives, that we planned to continue to foster animals as much as possible! Then we saw Teddy. Teddy just belonged with our family and we knew it the moment we met him. Since that day, he has made our family feel complete. His uniqueness and character have inspired a series of stories that we hope to share with other avid child readers that love animals!
To request additional review copies or an interview with Christine Milkovic Krauss, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com | 403.464.6925.
Passionate Suspense by Award-Winning Author, Hezekiah Morris
Available in e-book format and soon paperback worldwide!!
Book Description:
Two years had gone by since Morris Clarkson last stepped foot into Freewater. While the town remained the same. Still from the shops and parks to the residential areas, everything felt like a ghost of what was once there—where Morris found himself lured into a salacious and secretive relationship with a tempting and fierce beauty, Delilah Fowler. Even now, the thought of that burning desire and love for that woman was the main reason he returned to Freewater.
Of course, that woman wasn’t here in Freewater anymore. She was murdered in her own loft, and despite how crazy Morris sounded to his friends, he moved right into that same loft. Whether it was lovesickness wearing him down, or just the need to relive that fantasy, Morris didn’t care about the odd rumors about a ghost dwelling in the loft. Until it turns out the rumors were try. Morris encounters the ghost of a woman on the same day he moved in; a woman who looked, talked and moved like Delilah.
Caught up in passionate and lustful memories of the past, and the vivid yet carnal dreams plagued by the spirit of Delilah, Morris wants nothing more than to embrace that deathlike whispering calling him to the edge. Regardless of his attempts to fight back, and knowing something is wrong, despite feeling so right, about the ghost in this game of seduction, Morris has a choice to make. Either move on or embrace the inevitable. Even if it meant that Delilah might snatch more than his body in the end.
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ABOUT HEZEKIAH
Hezekiah Morris is a 43-year-old alpha male and Award-Winning Author. His leadership skills have been apparent from childhood. He was born in Appomattox Virginia. He now resides in Lynchburg, Virginia. Hezekiah has one brother and one child, Kyla Israel. Despite his trials, Hezekiah graduated Magna Cum Laude from Skyline College in the Computer Engineering Program with a 3.7 GPA and made the Dean’s list. He is currently a Material Handler/Machine Operator with hopes of pursuing a career as an ordained minister, with a concentration in counseling. Hezekiah enjoys reading, sports, and spending time with his family. Hezekiah’s dream is to enlighten and empower as many troubled youth and adults as possible by sharing his story. He wants everyone to know that anyone can change and that life gets better through faith in Christ. Perhaps the most important truth that the reader should be aware about Hezekiah Morris is that he has a compelling story to tell that can change the lives of young urban dwellers. Hezekiah didn’t come from privilege but never felt entitled – like the world owed him something. In fact, he felt like he owed those who struggle through life. He tells his story with authenticity, without holding back the truth and tells it in graphic detail.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Hezekiah Morris, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com | 403.464.6925.
A fictionalized account of war by the son of a career soldier, Gary Turner
Available in paperback and e-book format worldwide!!
Book Description:
The story begins in the 1850’s and sets the stage for generational visions and wisdom sharing through the character of Walking Thunder. More than a century ago, most whites gave little credence to such notions.
As Sidney travels through the story, he immigrates to Canada dreaming of owning a farm. He initially finds misplaced love with Mystique, although it is with Emma, that he finds lasting love and a home.
When World War 1 erupts, he is torn between the Indian and white way. His decision sets the direction for Emma and their descendants in the following decades.
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ABOUT GARY:
The son of a career solider, Gary developed a keen interest in military history at a young age. His family lived in various locations in Canada and also a three year posting to Germany. Over the years he developed a passion for writing short stories and essays. Several of those essays have been published in a national magazine. His grandfather fought in The Great War and four decades ago, Gary began researching Canada’s involvement in that conflict. Another obsession of his, which began fifty years ago, is riding motorcycles, naturally enough without his parent’s knowledge. In 2011 he toured the old Western Front in Belgium and France on his BMW. That trip of a lifetime, led to the germination of his new novel, I’ll Take My Chances.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Gary Turner, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com | 403.464.6925.
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The newest Award-Winning novel by critically acclaimed author, Evan L. Balkan
Released and published by Tuscany Bay Books
The book is available worldwide in print and e-format
Book Description:
Felix Laszlo is on a somber mission: Retrieving the body of his murdered father, a doctor who had volunteered to treat the civilian casualties in war-torn Sierra Leone, and bringing him home to be buried in the United States.
Along the way Felix will discover how little he knew about his father, Africa and himself. Once in Africa, Felix will see first-hand the greed and corruption that is commonplace in the “blood diamond” trade. But he will also find beauty, heartbreak, joy as well as the path to his future.
About Evan:
Evan Balkan teaches creative writing at the Community College of Baltimore County. His fiction and nonfiction, mostly in the areas of travel and outdoor recreation, have been published throughout the United States as well as in Canada, England, and Australia.
A graduate of Towson, George Mason, and Johns Hopkins Universities, he is also the author of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Baltimore; Vanished! Explorers Forever Lost; and Shipwrecked! Deadly Adventures and Disasters at Sea (Menasha Ridge Press), as well as Walking Baltimore (Wilderness Press) and Lope de Aguirre: Revolutionary of the Americas (University of New Mexico Press). Evan’s newest book, Root That Mountain Down was the recipient of the Individual Artist Award for Fiction from the Maryland State Arts Council.
Evan lives in Towson, Maryland.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Evan, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
By International Best-selling Author, Rachael Tamayo
Set for release February 26th and published by Tangled Tree Publishing!
The book will be available worldwide, in digital and print, across all platforms!
What happens in Vegas just might kill you.
When divorcee Justin Gray wakes up next to a beautiful stranger in Vegas on his birthday weekend, he assumes it’s just a drunken mistake. When he discovers that he’s married to said stranger in her early twenties, he insists on an annulment and assumes his life will return to normal once he gets back home.
He assumes wrong.
As the shapely blonde refuses to give him an annulment and insists the marriage continue, what was a wild weekend turns into a deadly mistake.
Murder is only the beginning.
Get ready for a tale of greed so twisted you won’t know what’s on the next page or who anyone really is until the…
very… last… page.
” Rachael Tamayo’s “Mine” is a must-read suspense thriller of 2022″– Anthony Avina
“Creating credible characters for thrillers is a skill Rachel Tamayo owns, but she delves more deeply into her characters than most authors writing in this genre.” Grady Harp
“a dark, moody piece that defies the reader to put the story, once started, aside before the final page. Expect high anxiety levels while reading it, and keep the lights on once finished. Highly recommended.” Grady Harp, Top 100 Amazon Reviewer
“Full of secrets, spies and hidden truths unlike any book I’ve read before. Definitely something that feels like coming out of a movie. Well researched and fast paced” John Kerry, The Reviewer
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“A well-written thriller that keeps the reader guessing until the end!” – InD’Tale Magazine
“Intense, original, and detailed thriller.” – Power of Three Readers
ABOUT RACHAEL:
International bestselling author Rachael Tamayo is a former 911 emergency operator and police dispatcher. After twelve years in those dark depths, she’s gained a unique insight into mental illness, human behavior, and the general darkness of humanity that she likes to weave into her books. Born and raised in Texas, Rachael lives in the Houston area with her husband and their two young children.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Rachael Tamayo, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
A riveting new novel by critically acclaimed Children and Young Adult author, Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Released in Canada on February8th by Lorimer
It’s Nova’s final year of high school and everything is on track for an amazing year. She’s going to ace all her studies and go on to be a doctor. She’s got a spot on the swim team. And she’s in love for the first time — with Leo, the captain of the swim team.
But things don’t turn out quite like Nova had planned. As her relationship with Leo intensifies, so does her obsession with him and her jealousy over his so-called friendship with another girl. The tighter she tries to hold on to him, the more he seems to pull away. The constant worry about the future of their relationship sends Nova spiralling into depression. Even she can’t believe how badly she’s handling things now. But could there be another reason for it, one she doesn’t even want to admit to herself?
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How long can Holly keep her secrets?
Avid competitive rower Holly is seventeen. There is nothing she wishes for more than to compete in the Olympics. When she fails to make the rowing team that is going to Europe she is shattered. Her dream has exploded, and she is left dealing with the disappointment. She is also confronting a new reality at home: she and her mother have moved in with her mother’s annoying new boyfriend, Super Stew, and his two sons.
This move is a blow to the close relationship Holly thought she had with her mother.
Holly’s not a quitter. She lands a summer job, and then she is handed an unexpected lifeline in the person of a man who offers to coach her in a single rowing boat. For a girl raised without a father, the coach’s generosity – and rigorous demands – are a gift. But where did he come from and who is he, really? Discovering the answer plunges her into sadness – but then he inspires her to work beyond her comfort zone. Holly feels her mother won’t support her so she secretly trains. And when Holly starts seeing someone from work who could become a significant romantic partner, she hides that from her mother as well. How long can you keep secrets like this? This page-turning story is enhanced by fascinating detail of what it means to be a competitive rower — as well as an emotional core that is powerful and compelling.
PRAISE FOR WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT:
About Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Lorna Schultz Nicholson has published children’s picture books, middle grade fiction, YA fiction and hockey non-fiction. Her books have been nominated for many different awards and are often on the CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens list. Lorna loved sports as a child and she also loved to read and write. She is thrilled to be able to combine her love of literacy with her sport background. DENIAL is her newest work. Lorna now lives in Edmonton with her husband (Go Oilers Go) and Mexican rescue dog.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Lorna Schultz Nicholson, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com | 403.464.6925.
When I select the free books for my bi-monthly posts, I have several criteria that must be met. First, the books have to 100 pages or over. There are tons of free short stories. I don’t want to use them. Second, they must have a 4 star or above rating. And three, they have to only have 200 or below ratings. I do this to help unknown authors get discovered. Not sure if it’s helped, but it makes me feel good. 🙂
However, for March I was thinking of switching my choices. They still have to met 1 & 3 but maybe go for books with 3 and below ratings. I know some stores are hidden gems that received bad reviews because they got trolled or just the wrong readers got their hands on them Case in point, my short stories In Memory of Michelle and The Keeper of the Unicorns. So, let me know what you think. Have a wonderful end to February.
An impressive Western debut by career cowboy James Webb
Released and published by Tuscany Bay Books. The book is available worldwide in print and e-format.
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SITE
Tom Dufran was on the trail of one of the most malicious men to roam the west, with only the image on an old wanted poster to go on. The trail not only led him to Belle Fourche in the Dakota Territory, but also to cross paths with someone from his past. Aubrey Walters was only in town to purchase a herd of cattle, not to run into the man she thought had perished years ago. Now the memories and feelings of the past were flooding back in.
Did he feel the same way about her?
Would she be able to find out?
While that was unforeseen, giving countenance to the man to board the train was even more startling. A gross oversight that would allow him to fix the past.
Would he be able to rectify it in time?
About James:
James Edward Webb was born in 1981 and grew up on ranches around the western United States. With his fathers employment as a cowboy, James developed a lifelong fascination with the Old West. The charm of the rugged sophistication in the lives of those who lived in the westward expansion, was driven further with several experiences. Aside from growing up on the ranches where his father found employment, he had a chance to explore some of the remnants of that history. When James was 19 he joined the Army. In 2001 he married his wife, Tera, 2003 was deployed to Iraq, and in 2007, after his separation from the military, they moved to Michigan where they have been raising their three children. He attended college and received a degree in art. He finds that writing is good therapy for his PTSD. In Tom’s Revenge he uses his love for the Old West to bring a deeper understanding of this disorder by expressing what he, as a veteran, deals with internally and externally. Other therapies that he uses are art and cooking with his wife, creating and trying new foods. From cover to cover Tom’s Revenge is his first published work including the cover art.
To request additional review copies or an interview with James, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
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