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Are You Ready?

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Are you ready for Christmas? No, I'm not either! But I will be, and honestly, what really matters is spending time with those you love, not how perfect the whole day is.

And in all the hustle and bustle, take some time for yourself. Sit down, take a deep breath, and treat yourself to a few minutes reading - you'll feel a lot better for it! If you need some ideas, check out the "What I've Been Reading" section below. It's a merge of the previous Behind the Scenes and Recommended Books section. They aren't free but they are all are well worth reading. If you still need some Christmas gifts or stocking fillers, they'd make a good option too!

If you're an avid reader and you need a source for free and bargain books, there's a "Where to Find Books" section too!

If you're getting this newsletter for the first time, thank you for joining me. I send a newsletter around the middle of each month and in this issue you'll find:

What I've Been Reading - ideas for treats for yourself, gifts for others - or both!
Where To Find Books - links to some of my favourite sources for free and bargain books
Featured Merchandise - All Tote Bags! - and do check out the Gift Guide if you'd like more ideas
The Ultimate Ebook Reader competition
Your Subscriber Freebies - and if you've read Strand of Faith, drop me a line and let me know what you thought.

What I've Been Reading

The Way of the Wielder by Sarah J Hoodlet

For me, this book has a similar feel to mine, although the story is very different. It's currently £3.85 and worth every penny - and the second book in the series is just out!

One woman’s curiosity reawakens the power of legends—and reveals her dangerous destiny.

Jaslan is one of the brightest Water Wielders of her age. On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she chooses a Focus that honors her late father’s memory and allows her to follow her passion. But not everyone approves. Meanwhile, Jackis there, supporting her in every way. But as Jaslan leans into her Focus, her research of a magical artifact awakens a legendary power within her. A power far stronger—and far more dangerous—than the Wielders of today have ever known.

The Holiday House by Jessie Newton

This is the latest in the Five Island Cove series which I know I've mentioned before! It's a women's fiction series about a group of long time friends dealing with a range of issues, and the first book in the series is permafree. Clicking on the image will take you to a standard ebook retailer, but you can also purchase any of the series at a discount at the author's own store, here.

Revisit Five Island Cove at Christmastime! Join the women in the cove as they come together for a wedding, an unforgettable holiday getaway, and new ideals to what it means to be a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

We'll Prescribe You A Cat by Syou Ishida

When I bought this it was only £0.99 and I was captivated by the title and the cover. The book totally lives up to its promise and I can highly recommend it. It's £6.99 now, but well worth it and it would make a beautiful Christmas gift or stocking filler, especially for cat lovers.

A cat a day keeps the doctor away ...

On the top floor of an old building at the end of a cobbled alley in Kyoto lies the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul. Only a select few - those who feel genuine emotional pain - can find it. The mysterious centre offers a unique treatment for its troubled patients: it prescribes cats as medication.

As the clinic's patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them towards healing, self-discovery and newfound hope.

The Moonlight Gardening Club by Rosie Hannigan

Another beautiful example of womens' fiction with a slow burn romance at just £2.99.

Though they come from the same small Irish village, lonely widow Ruby and struggling single mother Frankie couldn’t be more different.

Then they discover the Moonlight Gardening Club, founded to remind its members that even on the darkest of nights, beauty and light can still be found. As they plant flowers chosen specially to be enjoyed under a carpet of stars in the gentle glow of moonlight, an unexpected friendship starts to bloom – and it might be just what each of them needs.

But when shocking secrets from the past are revealed, both their worlds are turned upside down. If their friendship is going to survive, each of them must face what they’ve been running from…

Where To Find Books

I suspect, if you are anything like me, you burn through books quickly, maybe a couple or more a week. And that makes reading an expensive hobby! So here are a few of my favourite places to find free or discounted books. They each have a newsletter that you can sign up to and you tailor your requirements to your favourite genres.

BookBub - you've probably heard of this one already!
BookDoggy - not so well known but still a great source of books
Authorsxp - for both authors and readers, they have some great competitions and giveaways
The Fussy Librarian - excellent for both free and bargain books

If you know some other really good sources let me know and I'll pass them on.

Featured Merchandise

All our tote bags are marked down from £12 to £10 for the whole of December. Lightweight, practical, and built to last, our tote bags are a great choice for when you pop to the shops. Or when you have all those Christmas gifts to carry! What's more, we designed it from the start to be sent back when it's worn out to be remade into something new, so it never enters landfill.

We only use natural materials in our products, with no harsh chemicals, and it's constructed from certified organic cottonand printed on demand in the UK, in a renewable energy-powered factory. Your order will be packed with care and delivered in our snazzy marine print paper packaging.

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And check out the Gift Guide here

Great ideas for gifts, for stocking fillers, and for you!

As well as the tote bags, we have mugs, tea towels, and t-shirts - just the thing for that little extra gift!

Let's Go!

Win the Ultimate Ebook Reader Giveaway!

Instead of our monthly ereader giveaway, we have the Ultimate Ebook Reader giveaway! This includes a kindle, with cover and stand, a $50 Amazon voucher, a cozy blanket, socks, candle, and a beaker. On top of that, there's a whole range of other items including printable bookmarks, reading journal, and a range of book related stickers. The closing date isn't until December but enter now and you could be the ultimate winner!

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Subscriber Freebies

If you haven't got your free copy of Trader's Child grab it now.

It's a short story that's a prequel to my Choices and Consequences series, free exclusively to all newsletter subscribers - only available as an ebook.

And don't miss out on your free copy of Strand of Faith either.

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I'll be back next month - look out for a newsletter around the middle of the month. In the meantime, take care, and happy reading.

Rachel J Bonner

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Thread of Hope

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Weave of Love

What if the choice you have to make has devastating consequences for others?

Cloth of Grace

How do you choose between what you ought to do and the only thing you really want?

The Collection

All four books in one convenient place - and a discounted price!