DAY 3--PRP'S PRE-BLACK FRIDAY SALE FEATURES SUNDOWN PRESS TODAY!

Do you love westerns? How about readers on your gift list? Well, pardners, you're in luck, because we have some wonderful selections to offer for .99 and FREE!

If you are looking for some fantastic bargains, we have them right here! Today we're featuring SUNDOWN PRESS, and do we have some great reading ahead for you--and it can be yours right now for .99!

First up is one of our latest collections of 14 exciting western short stories, BEST OF THE WEST!

Grab a cup of coffee and settle down into your easy chair to ride the range with some of the most exciting tales of the Old West you’ll find anywhere! This collection is called BEST OF THE WEST for a very good reason—IT IS!

These fourteen stories will have you standing beside lawmen and outlaws as the bullets fly, saddling up some of the best horseflesh to be found West of the Mississippi, and wagering your livelihood on the turn of a card. Tales that include savvy swindles, gunfights, loves lost (and found!), the making of an outlaw and the secret protection of a president will draw you in and hang on tight.

This anthology is bustin’ with acclaimed Western authors such as James Reasoner, Livia J. Washburn, Jackson Lowry, Kit Prate, Charlie Steel, Richard Prosch, Big Jim Williams, Cheryl Pierson, J.L. Guin, Clay More, and David Amendola.

What are you waitin’ for, pardner? You’re burnin’ daylight! Happy trails!

Are you a Civil War buff? Sean Gabhann's HARPER'S DONELSON is one of the most realistic accounts of those times you will ever read, and his research is impeccable. Best of all? Right now, this exciting book can be yours for only .99!

The first book of this Civil War trilogy begins in the winter of 1862, as the nation is being ripped apart, with both Federals and Rebels seeing no end in sight and hoping for victory. Lieutenant James Harper, a junior officer in the Union army, aspires to command a company—but faces his dismal future at the hands of an officer who will vindictively do whatever he must to keep Harper at the bottom of the heap.

Katie Malloy, a young girl who has been sold by her father to the wily owner of a whorehouse, has settled into her new life as a saloon-girl—for the time being. She’s got big plans to get herself out of this predicament, and vows one day she’ll be more than the soldiers’ whore.

Corporal Gustav Magnusson, a young Quaker in Harper’s company, butts heads with Harper from the very beginning.

But capture by the enemy forces them to work together to protect their men from sadistic Rebel Captain Bell—who wants nothing more than to see his Yankee prisoners dead. Will General Grant’s campaign against Fort Donelson open the door for an ex-Federal Marshal, a Quaker farmer, and a soiled dove from Iowa to make their mark in the world—if they live through it? Three lives intertwine against the backdrop of the battle which made Ulysses S. Grant’s reputation—a living hell where everything familiar fades, and the only thing that matters is surviving—however they can.

But wait, there's more! We've got two free books to feature today, too!

SOUTH OF RISING SUN by J.D. McCall is a wonderful western story that you will not want to miss--and you can't beat FREE!

U.S. Marshal Alistair Taggart has spent almost seven years protecting the citizens of Bleeding Kansas from the lawlessness surrounding its push to achieve statehood. Now, Kansas has entered the Union as a free state, but the violence threatens to continue when the Civil War erupts only three months later. During one of Taggart’s regular visits to the former Kansas territorial capitol of Lecompton, local rancher James Harper enlists the marshal’s help to catch the cattle rustlers intent on stealing his livelihood. But Kansas is just beginning its reign as the wildest state in the Union, and Taggart must also deal with Jayhawkers, highwaymen, unpredictable weather, and those hell-bent on revenge. Taggart finds his job further complicated by a runaway slave and animals gone delinquent, along with his own concerns that age may finally be catching up with him. Solving the case will prove harder than Taggart ever imagined, and its resolution will cost him dearly. Sometimes, justice only comes with a price…

Our last feature of the day is THE OUTLAW BILLY STARBUCK by Kit Prate. What a storyteller Kit is! You won't want to miss this tale of hers! And right now, you can get it FREE!

When Will Simpson decides to turn outlaw, he does it up right! Robbing trains will bring him the fame and wealth he craves—and will also ensure he’ll end up with the girl he loves. But his first train robbery goes awry and he makes a lifelong enemy of payroll guard Kyle Lassiter, who loses his arm in the heist. THE OUTLAW, BILLY STARBUCK, as Will calls himself now, turns his attention to the stage lines and the payrolls they carry. But he’s met his match with expert stagecoach driver Simon Tyree, who is determined to deliver the payroll—along with some unexpected passengers—to safety, come hell or high water. In a twist of fate, Billy Starbuck realizes he must join with Tyree to keep himself and the woman he loves alive when his old nemesis forces him to show his hand. But will his decision come too late? When vengeance comes calling, will Simon Tyree protect THE OUTLAW, BILLY STARBUCK…

Don't forget, we have tons of great bargains available during our Pre-Black Friday sale!

           


           

      

            

               

PRP ECLIPSE DAY SALE CONTINUES!

Yep, we’re still gearing up for the “big day”—ECLIPSE DAY! August 21st is the day of the “big doin’s” in the sky, but we’ve got our own “hoopla” going on here at Prairie Rose Publications.

If you missed yesterday’s blog post be sure to read it too, because each day we are featuring several of our books that are on sale for .99 or FREE.

ALL THE BOOKS LISTED AT THE END OF THE BLOG PRICED AT .99 OR FREE FROM FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, THROUGH MONDAY, AUGUST 21!

What are we featuring today for a closer look? Let's get going!

Do you love military thrillers? If so, don’t let this FREE offering slip by you! IN A FLASH: UP FROM THE DEEP by David L. Johnston is one of those unforgettable reads that will definitely make you think…and wonder… FREE from Aug. 18-Aug. 21!

Six months after a catastrophic solar flare cracks the sky and bathes Earth in high radiation, killing much of the population and destroying most of humanity’s technology, the starving crew of the USS Colorado is forced to surface and send a party ashore to forage for food. But instead of food, the sailors find home after home filled with death, disease, high radiation, and bands of evil, violent men. Instead of food, the sailors discover the last thing they thought they would find—forbidden love. Struggling with his Christian values and his desire to obey Navy regulations Walter Jacks is blindsided by his own heart when he realizes he is falling deeply in love with smart and extraordinarily beautiful Seaman Sharon Parkers. While fighting to protect his shipmates, as well as his spiritual survival, in a dying world, Jacks is forced to face the question: Is the Bible true? If God’s Word is true, then where in the prophesy does His reality appear? IN A FLASH: UP FROM THE DEEP is a riveting post-apocalyptic military thriller, the first in a series of truly epic scope from acclaimed author David L. Johnston.

From saving the world to saving their hearts—how about some good ol’ western historical romance offerings?

Livia Reasoner (writing as Livia J. Washburn) has one that will be right up your alley and it’s…FREE for the next four days!

MENDING FENCES is an excellent, heartwarming tale of sweet western love that (I promise) will make you sigh.
Dime novelist Brianna Stark finds more than she expected in the small frontier town of Zephyr, Texas: not only a ready-made family in the form of six adorable orphaned children, but also a challenge in ruggedly handsome rancher Seth Van Dale, whose violent past may return to haunt him when tensions rise and the threat of a range war looms over everyone in Brown County.





If you love Civil War romance, try this one from Sara Swann-Barnard! With A HEART ON HOLD, Sara introduces us to her characters that you will fall in love with, and since this is the first book of a set of FOUR, you’ll have a chance to get to know them all very well! At just .99 during our ECLIPSE DAY SALE AND HOOPLA, you can’t go wrong!

Charlotte Adamsland is separated from her husband, Sanderson Redding, the day after their marriage. A captain in the Confederate Army, Sanderson must return to his unit, leaving Charlotte alone on their Arkansas homestead to fend for herself. Yankees camp around the town of Altrose, bringing their own kind of lawless danger. And then, one dark day, a Southern soldier arrives with terrible news…Sanderson has been killed trying to escape a Yankee prison.

Sanderson has found salvation and hell in a single turn of events he could never have imagined—his much-younger brother, Jackson, is his Yankee guard. When Jackson’s cruel commanding officer learns of the brothers’ family ties, he devises a wicked plan to see them both dead. Jackson is determined to get his brother to safety—but a last-minute betrayal by another prisoner could be the death of both brothers.

Charlotte can’t accept the news of Sanderson’s death—he promised to come back to her. She heads north armed with only her faith in God and her beloved horse to bring her love home—one way or the other. Will she be able to rescue him? Or will her love remain locked forever in A HEART ON HOLD…


And here’s one from Beverly Wells that is sure to keep you turning the pages! A LOVE SO STRONG is one story that you will want to read to the end before you put it down. And it’s extra wonderful because right now, we are offering it FREE through Monday, the 21st!

Beautiful Morgan Prescott has everything she’s ever wanted—except happiness. Determined to make her own way in the world despite her family’s wealthy influence, she answers a “Brides Wanted” ad and leaves New York City’s high society life for the wild Washington Territory, a continent away. Though she has no practical skills, she’s determined to learn how to survive.

Luke Kincaid is a private investigator, working undercover as a logging camp foreman to stop the saboteurs who are destroying the progress of the Union Pacific Railroad. Marriage to Morgan is part of his assumed identity, but he finds himself longing for much more—a love he can neither accept, nor return. He’s honor bound to another woman, Lucy, his dearest childhood friend—but Lucy has a wasting disease that has left her bedridden and near death.

When Morgan is nearly killed in a blaze that has been purposely set, Luke vows to find the man responsible and make him pay—with his life. But Luke knows that he must return to Lucy, as her time grows short.

Can Luke and Morgan ever find their happiness together? They must put all their faith in the future, with A LOVE SO STRONG…

Maybe you have some younger readers in your house that would love some dog stories—and we’ve got those! MY DOG CAN DO MAGIC! is a collection of excellent stories about some canine friends who save the day in so many different ways and circumstances! This book is great for dog lovers of all ages! FREE now through Monday!

Have you ever known a dog that had his or her own certain brand of magic? Each story in this collection tells of a canine friend with a special gift. Can a small, ferocious Chihuahua save the day for Tiger Morgan’s family? A HERO IN THE HOUSE is about a young boy’s new puppy who rescues the family from burglars! Aspen is heartbroken when her father is killed in Afghanistan—but a dog appears that only she is able to see. CHEYENNE: SWEETHEART OF CHARLIE COMPANY is a story you won’t be able to put down. Can dogs talk? They can in THE MAJESTIC REALM! Come on a fantastic journey to a land where animals—including Rylee's family dog, Harley—are able to speak to humans! But now, how are they going to get back home? In BLACK DOG, WHITE DOG, a new addition to the family saves Feddie’s mom by discovering an illness she didn’t even know she had. Working together to survive in the big city isn’t easy. RUFF AND THE BOY PUP is a story about the magic of friendship between a stray dog and his beloved new friend—a human boy!

If you love stories about dogs and the “magic” they sometimes are able to do, this is the book for you!

And speaking of great animal stories, how about this FREE collection—MEMORIES FROM MAPLE STREET, U.S.A.—PAWPRINTS ON MY HEART.


Have you ever had a pet that left indelible pawprints—or hoofprints—on your heart? Pets we’ve rescued—that rescued us, as well—and animals that maybe weren’t so much “pets” as “acquaintances” who’ve taught us a thing or two…

The third edition of our successful series, Memories From Maple Street, U.S.A.—Pawprints On My Heart, is chock full of stories about special pets we’ve had. These tales evoke loving memories of days gone by when these animals played a huge part in our lives—either as pets we had as children, or as adults.

Who knew a miniature donkey could bring such joy, or a runaway monkey such laughter? A trip to the vet leads to a car wreck and chaos when a cat escapes his carrier, and a determined mom decides to try her hand at hatching duck eggs with a homemade incubator. You’ll find these and many other tales in this wonderful collection of true stories that you will want to read and share!

Anatole France once said, “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” This collection of true animal stories will serve to prove him right!

Anyone want to snag a great western? We’ve got ’em! WILD ROSE OF RUBY CANYON is an excellent story by veteran author John D. Nesbitt—and it’s on sale now for .99!

When Henry Sommers declines to take part in a neighbor’s swindle of branding and selling unbranded calves as their own, trouble stalks him. Henry only wants to be left to work his homestead claim and do his job on the ranch.

But there seem to be no hard feelings when Van O’Leary, the neighbor, asks him to look after his place while he’s gone on a business trip. Henry feels he must oblige—O’Leary’s wife, Dora, will be left alone and vulnerable. While O’Leary is away, Henry learns from Dora that her husband has a checkered past.

When O’Leary comes back, he makes insinuations about Henry’s relationship with Dora, even going further in trying to make a pass at Molly Chardon, a girl Henry has an interest in.

How about a Steampunk western story? Clay More has penned an edge-of-your seat tale about America in the throes of the Civil War in a very different kind of “history” than we’re familiar with! For something different, try WANTED: DEAD OR REVIVED! Only .99 through Monday!

As the Civil War rages, Confederate Army surgeon Oscar Chamberlain uses his years of research to invent his Regen formula—a medicine so powerful it can promote healing at unheard-of speed. With this incredible discovery, he will revolutionize medicine, and hopes for the ultimate victory by the Confederacy.

But when a crude and tainted sample of his formula falls into the wrong hands, a devastating plague, more virulent than any other contagion known to mankind, is released. It spreads like wildfire, afflicting both armies, leading to cessation of hostilities between the North and the South in what becomes known as The Great Stalemate.

With Chamberlain being blamed for the Revenant Plague, both President Andrew Johnson and President Jefferson Davis agree that he must be found and brought to justice. Somehow, a cure must be discovered—or the entire country will become infested with the walking dead. In desperation, they turn to a medium and a ghost catcher to lead them to the man who is WANTED: DEAD OR REVIVED…

If you lean more toward contemporary inspirational romance than the wild times of the old west, snap up Linda LaRoque’s excellent story SHATTERED VOWS. It’s FREE through Monday!

Annie and Stuart Rayburn have loved each other since high school. Their life is idyllic until their baby dies of SIDS, and Annie falls into a deep depression. Months of therapy help her recover, and they look forward to another child sometime in their future.

Despite his own grief Stuart tries to comfort Annie, yet when he reaches for her in the night, his advances are rebuffed. In a moment of weakness, he turns to another woman. Stu learns his night of infidelity produced a baby girl. The mother died in a car crash, and her will gives Stu custody.

Stu can’t deny the child is his, and he’s determined to raise her. He begs Annie’s forgiveness. Hurt and angry, Annie must face her demons, decide if she can forgive Stu, and love the innocent child, or divorce him and move on without the only man she’s likely to love.

We have a whole slew of books available for FREE or .99 through MONDAY, AUGUST 21, and we’ll feature some here on the blog every day—but just remember, THEY'RE ALL ON SALE OR FREE FOR THE ENTIRE TIME STARTING TODAY! JUST TAKE A LOOK BELOW!

                                     

CHRISTMAS BOOKS FOR GIVING-- AND RECEIVING! by CHERYL PIERSON

Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list? Or maybe you just want to splurge for yourself on a few Christmas reads? Well, take a look at what Prairie Rose Publications and Imprints has to offer! We have some wonderful stories for every reader, from kids to adults. And at these prices, you’re sure to check off most everyone on your list with some of the best bargains and most appreciated gifts out there!

Livia has a wonderful new story out, a short Christmas novella that is sure to warm your heart. Look at this darling cover she came up with--and the story is just as cute!

Dan Callahan's daughter was supposed to take care of her fourth grade class's pet mice over the Christmas vacation—or so she claimed. Melissa Logan, the little girl's teacher, wondered why she had gotten close with the handsome single dad, only to have him back off unexpectedly. But when the mice went missing, the truth about everything came out, and the search for the elusive creatures led not only to unexpected secrets from the past but also to the answers that two lonely people had been seeking without even knowing it.

NAUGHTY OR MICE is a heartwarming Christmas novelette from award-winning author Livia J. Washburn. Funny, poignant, and romantic, it's a charming "tail" you won't soon forget.

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If you are looking for a Christmas anthology with a wide variety of old western romances, take a look at A MAIL-ORDER CHRISTMAS BRIDE. You can’t go wrong with this one!

What could be better this holiday season than a warm fire, a cozy chair and a heartwarming collection of mail-order bride Christmas stories? A MAIL-ORDER CHRISTMAS BRIDE includes eight wonderful reads by some of your favorite authors, including Livia J. Washburn, Kathleen Rice Adams, Patti Sherry-Crews, Tanya Hanson, Jesse J Elliot, Meg Mims, Jacquie Rogers and Cheryl Pierson.

Prairie Rose Publications is proud to bring you another wonderful collection of Christmas tales for your reading pleasure! A MAIL-ORDER CHRISTMAS BRIDE is sure to bring you hours of enjoyment.

What is Christmas all about? Wonderful memories! This collection of stories celebrates the very best and most poignant memories of the past, and is sure to have you laughing and crying right along with the authors who shared their stories in MEMORIES FROM MAPLE STREET, U.S.A.—THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!

If you’ve got someone on your list that loves nostalgic stories, try Memories From Maple Street, U.S.A. series—The Best Christmas Ever! Available in print and in digital formats.

This is one wonderful look back to the days of Christmas past—jam packed with memories!

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For readers of contemporary romance, Di Tobin’s latest release, SANTA NICK, is the perfect story to bring a sigh of happiness at the wonderful happy-ever-after ending she manages to bring about in this heartwarming tale.

With Christmas on the way, six-year-old Faith Reynolds is determined to get the very best present ever for her widowed mother—a new husband—but one that would be a nice daddy, too. Though Faith’s mother, Jenny, is not a big believer in Santa, a chance meeting with handsome high school teacher Nick St. Clair might just change everything.

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Do you love stories of knights and ladies? What could be better than a tale of chivalry at Christmas-tide?

Come join us around the Yuletide fire in a comfortable chair with a flagon of ale as we celebrate the upcoming holiday season with ONE CHRISTMAS KNIGHT! This wonderful collection of Christmas stories from the medieval time period will take hold of your imagination and won’t let go until long after you’ve turned the very last page.

You’ll be entranced with these seven tales of knights and their ladies from some of today’s top medieval authors, as well as some rising stars in this up-and-coming genre.

Deborah Macgillivray, Lindsay Townsend, Keena Kincaid, Livia J. Washburn, Tanya Hanson, Angela Raines, and C. Marie Bowen offer you some of the best medieval Christmas stories written, filled with romance and intrigue, laced with holiday traditions and celebrations of this rich era.

Prairie Rose Publications is proud to introduce yet another wonderful collection of Christmas tales for your reading pleasure. ONE CHRISTMAS KNIGHT is sure to bring you hours of enjoyment as you read on to find out how these knights and ladies will find their very own "happily-ever-after" endings at this very best time of year—Christmas!

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If you just can’t get enough of “knightly tales”, try this novella by author Clay More! The first in a series of novellas of intrigue and heroic deeds carried out by the secret society, the Order of the Black Rose, this story, THE APOTHECARY’S QUEST, will whet your appetite for more.

Apothecary Thomas Smythe has been betrayed by a fellow knight in the Order of the Hospitallers in a foreign war. Home in England once more, Thomas lives out his life as a simple apothecary. When he is summoned to attend Sir Percival Fitzroy, who has been taken ill, Thomas realizes that Lord Fitzroy has been poisoned.

A trap, set in motion by a craven knight from Thomas’s past, threatens to see him murdered, as well. Thomas is still a knight, at heart—and there is only one honorable thing to do, no matter the cost to himself…

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Got a cat lover on your list? Take a look at this wonderful anthology of stories about some very special felines. NINE DEADLY LIVES: AN ANTHOLOGY OF FELINE FICTION will be one of the most appreciated and unusual reading gifts you can give or receive during this holiday. These are not Christmas stories, so can be read and enjoyed all year round.

From magic to murder, from felines to faeries, the authors of NINE DEADLY LIVES spin thirteen tales featuring those sometimes aloof and occasionally dangerous but always adorable creatures we know and love as cats! Whether it's mystery, fantasy, historical, or romance, these cat tales provide plenty of entertainment and thrills!

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Got a younger reader in the house? Sara Barnard’s historic 4-book set, THE SAGA OF INDIAN EM’LY, based on a true story, is available for only .99! Available in digital presently, the set will be available in print soon, as well. While not a Christmas story, it’s a wonderful tale of perseverance and has a very happy ending! Suitable for ages 9-12, or MIDDLE GRADE READER.

Twelve-year-old Wind That Knocks Down Lodges loves his little sister, Cactus Flower, and the wildness of the desert canyonland the Apache call home. But in one night of misunderstanding and mistakes, Knocks Down and Cactus Flower’s innocent world is shaken as they find themselves locked in the nearby fort with the pale face soldiers and their mother’s lifeless body. With no one to lean on but each other, Knocks Down and Cactus Flower must make their way as children of The People in the pale face world—pale faces who have now become the enemy.

THE COWBOY WAY is a set of five wonderful stories for young boys of all ages—from 9 to 99! If you’re looking for some great western reads for yourself or a young reader you know, this is the collection for you—and at only .99, you can’t beat the value! Renowned western author Frank Roderus leads the collection off with his coming-of-age story, DUSTER, about a 15-year-old boy who joins a cattle drive in post Civil War days. Jim Griffin, known for his Texas Ranger tales, adds to the anthology with book one of his Lone Star Ranger series, A RANGER TO RIDE WITH. Cheryl Pierson’s complete Texas Legacy Trilogy rounds out this fantastic set of western tales. RED EAGLE’S WAR, RED EAGLE’S REVENGE, and TEXAS FOREVER tell the story of 10-year-old Will Green, saved from the Apache by Jacobi Kane—a man with a secret of his own. This anthology is full of action-packed stories that you will remember long after you read the last page! Come on and saddle up—you’ll ride the range with some mighty fine cowboys!

And speaking of wonderful book set deals—let’s mention this 5 book set that came out a few weeks ago, LOVE’S FIRST TOUCH.

LOVE’S FIRST TOUCH is powerful and sweet. It can move the heart to realize the true depth of emotion that only a first love can bring to a relationship. There’s some exciting reading ahead in these five full-length novels by authors such as Celia Yeary, Sarah J. McNeal, Meg Mims, Karen Mihaljevich and Agnes Alexander!

Come join the wonderful characters in these tales as they experience awakening feelings and tumultuous relationships that can only be discovered with LOVE’S FIRST TOUCH! The entire collection of FIVE BOOKS is available for only .99!

Make yourself comfortable in your favorite easy chair and grab yourself this special boxed set of Kirsten Lynn stories–SIX SIZZLIN’ MAVERICKS! These tales range from four short novellas to two full-length novels. Each one is a stand-alone story, introducing you to some of the toughest heroes, the most independent heroines, and of course—in Kirsten Lynn style—the hottest, most sizzlin’ love affairs a body could ask for! Available for only .99!

We’ve had many more new releases at Prairie Rose Publications during the last few months—too many to list here. Come on over to our website for more reading and gift ideas. Find us at http://www.prairierosepublications.com