Posts Tagged: ebooks

Featured #Free Fiction ~ Content Breviews

05 Nov, 2013 by in Uncategorized 8 comments

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E book, 332 pages
Published February 1st 2005 
by Fleming H. Revell Company 
Adult 
Christian fiction?, romance
Source: bought
3 stars

In the harsh Scottish highlands of 1565, superstition and treachery threaten a truce between rival clans. It’s a weak truce at first, bound only by an arranged engagement between Anne MacGregor and Niall Campbell-the heirs of the feuding families.

While Niall wrestles with his suspicions about a traitor in his clan, Anne’s actions do not go unnoticed. And as accusations of witchcraft abound, the strong and sometimes callous Campbell heir must fight for Anne’s safety among disconcerted clan members. Meanwhile his own safety in threatened with the ever-present threat of someone who wants him dead.

Will Niall discover the traitor’s identity in time? Can Anne find a way to fit into her new surroundings? Will the two learn to love each other despite the conflict? With a perfect mix of a burgeoning romance and thrilling suspense, this book is historical fiction at its best

Breview: This was my first experience with Christian Scottish Fiction and I enjoyed the historical elements of the harsh conditions of women being accused of witchcraft for wanting to use herbs in their healing, or assisting in resuscitation of an infant. The arranged marriage and clan clashes also rang true to the period as well as the Scottish language which takes some getting used to. The writing was well paced and very interesting, characters defined in a way that I can still remember them after having read the book a month ago.

What I didn’t like: it feels like a romance that tried to convert itself to Christian and left some tidbits of content I hated along the way. The relationship between Niall and Anne is abusive at times and he has a tryst with a servant which should have been completely omitted in order for it to be a Christian title, in my opinion. It also has a darker element as there is someone who seeks Anne’s life, which adds suspense but at times it seems her pull to do dangerous things repeats itself.

Overall, to be honest, it was memorable. I loved the setting and imagery as well as the flow of the story, but the content was disappointing.

 Content: (highlight to reveal) Domestic violence, sensuality, moderate violence, heavy petting. For adults.


by Claire Robyns
Kindle Edition, 159 pages
Published October 23rd 2012
ASINB009W7XYVY
Book Source: Bought
Adult
Contemporary Romance
4 stars
Love exploded into the sheltered life of Princess Catherine de’Ariggo when she met Nicolas Vecca. But duty calls Catherine to sacrifice that love. Now, years later, she must be strong once more. Can she ignore the whisperings of her heart and stand firm in her convictions? Trusting in Nicolas, loving him, is a risk she dare not take.

When Nicolas sees Catherine again, he thinks he’s looking at a ghost. Either that, or he has been cruelly deceived. Haunted love turns to hate. But even as he determines to remain unforgiving, his heart refuses to forget.

Breview: This one didn’t start out strong for me and I think the first chapter’s relationship encounter between the two main characters could have been left out until almost the very end. It didn’t sync with what we learn about them later on. 

But, things got much better and overall I truly enjoyed this freebie. It’s almost like The Princess Diaries meets Shannon Hale for adults. While it’s contemporary, the setting feels more traditional–like a castle tucked away in space and time. I loved the main male character Nicolas. At times the female love interest’s pride and stubborn nature and bizarre philosophy of marriage got in the way of me truly binding to her. He’s a good one…pick him already!!

I really enjoyed the lesson of tenacity, loyalty and sticking by the side of the one you love. The mystery wrapped up a little too neatly and I wish we would have gotten to know the villain a little bit better, but I would definitely read another one from this author.
Content:  (highlight to reveal) premarital sex on two occasions, mild violence. For Adults.

Both of these reviewed books are still free in the Kindle store, click title or book cover to purchase!


DNF- Did Not Finish The Following E books Due To Content: 

Gearing up for LDS General Conference- Free E Books

04 Oct, 2013 by in Uncategorized 4 comments

I generally do not blog or tweet much from Fire and Ice on Saturday or Sunday. Those are days to devote completely to my family. However, the first weekend in April and October of every year you will notice that my twitter feed @fireicephotos is filled with quotes along with the hashtag #ldsconf.
Twice a year we gather as a church to listen to talks from inspired leaders and  I get together with my family to listen to a living prophet. I’m a Mormon. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. My beliefs make me who I am, a believer. A Christian. I’m not perfect– far from it; but I’m trying to be a little bit better of a person each day. 
I hope if you’ve never learned anything about the “Mormons” that someday you will ask a member or stop the missionaries (the guys and gals with the black name tags usually walking or on bikes) and ask more or I invite you to listen or watch LDS conference starting tomorrow, Saturday October 5, 2013 at 10 AM MDT.
 Conference will streamed live HERE .
In preparation, or to learn more, here are some of the E books available for free download. Also check out the amazing collection of inspiring videos here.
Enjoy General Conference, your weekend, your family and friends.

 Love you all.

Fabulous Finds at Fire and Ice Weekend Edition- Ebook Deals Under 3.99

25 Aug, 2013 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

There are lots of Middle Grade, Back to School, and Christmas titles this time around as well as uplifting reads for mothers. 
As always, please check the price before downloading to be sure it has not changed. 
I had one reader email saying they couldn’t get the links to work and couldn’t not comment on the last post I made. If this is the case, email me or send me a DM on twitter @fireicephotos and let’s see if we can figure it out together! You may need to change browsers.
As an Amazon associate I get a tiny profit from each title purchased through the links on this post.
 

Fabulous Finds From Fire and Ice- Ebooks for 2.99 and under

12 Jul, 2013 by in sale Leave a comment

Nothing is better than summer reading! Kick back with one of these titles all 2.99 and under!

Click on cover for more information and be sure to double check the price before downloading. Prices are current on day of posting.  ENJOY!

  If you are an author with a family friendly title currently under 2.99, leave me your link in the comments below.   

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Epic Deals From Harper Teen

11 May, 2012 by in Uncategorized Leave a comment

Harper Teen has sent us some awesome news!!! The have once again slashed prices on amazing YA books to offer you EPIC READS, EPIC DEALS: 8 EBOOKS FOR $2.99
YA Gets Real this May with 8 eBooks for $2.99 each! Find all the Epic Deals on Facebook and join the Epic Reads BooksClub on Goodreads below.
Epic Reads Book Club 36 membersEpic Reads Book Club is a discussion of one YA/teen lit title each month, across all genres. Here…

Books we’ve read

Incarnate Incarnate

Start date: April 16, 2012

Read now for 2.99

Best Ebook Deals

30 Dec, 2011 by in Uncategorized 2 comments

I have been loading up my ereader with lots of books now that so many of them are on sale and wanted to pass these great deals on. I know a lot of you got a new Nook or Kindle for Christmas and since it’s a holiday it’s the perfect time to read. Hope you enjoy! Barnes and Noble offers most of these titles for the same rates…

Free

99 cents

1.99-2.99

2.99

If you see any other great deals out there or are an author and have a sale going on, leave the information in the comments below and I’ll add it to my list! Happy reading 🙂