Happy fall! It may not feel like fall here in Taiwan, but I guess technically it is. In some parts of the world people are already starting to prepare for winter (and of course in other parts, they’re welcoming spring), but in Taiwan we’re looking forward to cooler weather in the hopefully not-too-distant future.
So, who’s ready to celebrate the change of seasons with a good book? If you live where it gets cold at night at this time of year, maybe you’re looking for the perfect book to curl up in front of the fireplace with. Personally, I’m looking forward to being able to read out in my hammock again without sweating! In either case, I have just the thing for you!
I’ve collaborated with a number of other authors in putting together a “Fall Into Reading” sale. The first page on the website has all the books on sale categorized by genre, so you can easily find the type of thing you like to read. Here are the genres we are featuring:
children’s booksmiddle gradeyoung adultmystery/suspense/legal thrillersclean romanceparanormal/fantasy/science fictioninspirationalhistorical
Some books on that page are FREE and others are discounted. All four of my novels are represented there – three are significantly discounted and one is free, so if you don’t have copies of all of them yet, now’s your opportunity!
If you want to find other clean books that aren’t necessarily on sale, check out the second page. All the same genres are represented there, plus one more: humor! (Some of these books are permanently FREE.)
I hope you find some books that are just right for you. And feel free to tell your friends!
Unplanned
by Alana Terry
When Kennedy Stern’s childhood pastor asks her to volunteer at his new pregnancy center, she carves time out of her rigorous college schedule to promote the cause of the unborn.
After receiving a disturbing call from someone far too young to carry a child in the first place, Kennedy can no longer blindly hide behind the pro-life platitudes she grew up believing. She resolves to locate the unknown girl but winds up entrenched in a mystery that grows more convoluted as it unfolds.
Soon, Kennedy finds herself a pawn in a deadly game of intrigue, at the mercy of those who consider a few innocent lives a small ransom to pay in exchange for personal and political victory.
Alana Terry has won awards from Women of Faith, the Book Club Network, Grace Awards, Readers’ Favorite, and more. Unplanned was a finalist in the Deep River Books writing contest.
Annie’s review:
I really enjoyed this book. It’s a gripping story, quite fast paced in places. Fans of the author’s international suspense novels (Beloved Daughter, Slave Again, and Torn Asunder) will enjoy getting to know Kennedy Stern, a minor character only referred to briefly elsewhere in the series. But this book is a whole separate story, so it’s not necessary to have read the others in order to understand and enjoy this one.
Unlike Alana Terry’s other books, Unplanned takes place entirely in the United States, instead of North Korea and China. It starts readers off in the frazzled schedule of a new college student trying to juggle classes, church, friendships, and ministry activities, along with adjusting to life in a country she hasn’t lived in since she was little. Then the ministry she reluctantly volunteered for opens a door to a huge problem that eats into even more of her time, and before she knows it, things spiral out of control. Danger to herself and others plunges Kennedy into a crisis of faith as she struggles desperately to save three lives, including her own, and to get to the bottom of a mystery that may involve a prominent politician.
If you enjoy mystery and suspense, read Unplanned! It’s an exciting story that deals well with a controversial subject. The author doesn’t shy away from tricky issues, like where God is when things go wrong and prayers seem to go unanswered. (She certainly doesn’t give pat answers to them, either.) Not to give any spoilers, but this is not a story where all the problems are nicely taken care of by the end, everything is wrapped up, and everybody can go back to happy little lives. Nothing that deals with issues this real and serious can end that neatly. But the ending is as satisfying as it could realistically get, and there are just enough unanswered questions to let us know the author is planning a sequel. And I can’t wait to read it!
A first-year college student adjusting to life in the States.
A brand-new pregnancy center desperate for new volunteers.
A mysterious phone call from a girl who’s far too young to be pregnant.
UNPLANNED
from award-winning suspense novelist Alana Terry
After volunteering at a crisis pregnancy center, Kennedy Stern finds herself a pawn in a deadly game of intrigue, at the mercy of those who consider a few innocent lives a small ransom to pay for victory.
(Be sure to see below to get your own pre-release copy of Unplanned before it hits the bookstores.)
On Tolerance, Co-Existence, and Alaskan Roommates
(a video interview with Alana Terry)
In Unplanned, Kennedy Stern’s roommate Willow is everything that Kennedy isn’t. That doesn’t mean they can’t have a great friendship, however. In this two-minute video, author Alana Terry talks about how her own college experiences helped shape Willow’s character.
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WANT YOUR OWN COPY OF UNPLANNED NOW?
Unplanned is the newest Christian suspense novel from award-winning author, Alana Terry. PRE-ORDER the $2.99 ebook today, fill out the form below, and receive:
- a pre-release copy of Unplanned (no waiting for launch day)
- the Unplanned Bonus Materials (go behind-the-scenes with deleted scenes, bloopers, character studies, and more!)
- 30 Days of Prayer to End Abortion devotional
- an exclusive 20-minute video from the author answering readers’ frequently asked questions (includes the story of the mysterious phone call Alana received that was the basis for the novel)
Sound like a good deal?
Pre-order Unplanned from Amazon, then fill out the form below. You will receive your free pre-release copy and the extra bonus pack materials in one to two days.
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Independent authors who produce unobjectionable stories have joined together to provide you “flinch-free” fiction for your reading pleasure. I have highlighted many of the books here under the heading Winter Daze Reading Craze. I hope you enjoy the selections and find some new authors to fill the long, cold days of winter.
Winter Daze Fantasy & Action – Age: 8+
Winter Daze Historical Fiction – Age: 12+
Winter Daze Action and Adventure/Fantasy for Adults and Kids in Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School
Winter Daze Action and Adventure/Fantasy for Adults and Kids in Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School
Winter Daze Action and Adventure/Fantasy for Adults and Kids in Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School
Winter Daze Contemporary Romance for Teens and Adults
Winter Daze Regency Timeslip Romance
Winter Daze Contemporary Christian Women’s Fiction
Winter Daze YA Pirate/Fantasy
Winter Daze An Easy-to-Read Adventure for ages 7 and up
Winter Daze Historical Mystery
Winter Daze Christian Romantic Suspense
Winter Daze Literary/Women’s Fiction
Winter Daze Middle Grade Fantasy
Winter Daze Fantasy with a touch of Romance: Exciting enough for Adults – Clean enough for Teenagers
Winter Daze Contemporary Action Adventure, and Romantic Suspense (This is a “clean romance” with minor language and violence.)
Winter Daze Fantasy, Adventure – for Upper Elementary to Adult
Winter Daze Women’s Fiction
Winter Daze Sweet Contemporary Romance
Winter Daze Metaphysical Fantasy/Drama/Adventure with a bit of Travel — for age 14+
Winter Daze Fantasy – for age 10+
Winter Daze Fantasy; Sweet Romance – Age 10+
Winter Daze Written Like Historical Fiction, set like Science Fiction, and Filled with Romance
Winter Daze Fantasy – Dragons
Winter Daze Romance
Winter Daze Fantasy & Magic, Children’s Books
Winter Daze Teen & Young Adult, Fantasy & Paranormal
Winter Daze YA Fantasy
Winter Daze Mystery
Thank you all for taking the time to review this instant library of some great indie books! We invite you to come to the Clean Indie Reads website for even more selections: Clean Indie Reads
She escaped a North Korean prison camp only to find herself enslaved again.
Slave Again, by inspirational suspense novelist Alana Terry.
Synopsis: Mee-Kyong endured a childhood fending for herself in a North Korean prison camp. When she finally flees across the border into China, Mee-Kyong must draw upon all her survival skills. Does Mee-Kyong have the cunning she needs to escape the world of abuse and shame into which she’s been sold? Can she manage to save both herself and the innocent child under her protection?
About the Author: Alana Terry is a homeschool mom, pastor’s wife, and Christian author. Her debut novel, The Beloved Daughter, has won awards from Women of Faith and the Book Club Network. The Beloved Daughter was a number one bestseller in Christian suspense on amazon. Her next novel, Slave Again, is due out this summer.
First Chapter Reveal: Want to read the first chapter from Slave Again? Scroll down below the giveaway to get your own sneak preview.
Giveaway Time! Alana is giving away free copies of her next release to anyone who makes a donation to Liberty in North Korea, an organization dedicated to rescuing refugees who escape North Korea. She’s also giving away a mini kobo e-reader and several copies of Slave Again, so be sure to enter the giveaway below!
READ THE FIRST CHAPTER OF SLAVE AGAIN (if the widget below isn’t working, click
here).