Not new (been around long time), but in case any SF/F fans overlooked, publisher Baen offers The Baen Free Library -- a digital library of the science fiction and fantasy publishing house Baen Books where e-books can be downloaded free in a number of formats.

Often it's the first book in an ongoing or a backlist series.

(They also have for sale eARCs of brand spanking new books well before available at retailers at http://www.baen.com/baenebooks#eARC  )

Links to the download the ones I featured (they offer many more):

• http://www.baen.com/on-basilisk-station.html to download;  (#1 of Honor Harrington series) On Basilisk Station - David Weber  to see/shelve on booklikes.
• http://www.baen.com/cobra.html download  ; Cobra - Timothy Zahn booklikes page
• http://www.baen.com/fledgling.html download; Fledgling booklikes page
• http://www.baen.com/there-will-be-dragons.html download; There Will Be Dragons booklikes page
• http://www.baen.com/caliphate.html download; Caliphate booklikes page
• http://www.baen.com/starliner.html download; Starliner booklikes page
• http://www.baen.com/draw-one-in-the-dark.html# download; Draw One in the Dark booklikes page
• http://www.baen.com/the-honor-of-the-queen.html download; The Honor of the Queen booklikes page

I included a few at top of this post but see the entire list at https://www.fictfact.com/BookReleaseCalendar by clicking on Tuesday, May 2.

Guess gearing up for spring vacations and summer reading?

Emma Lee Parkinson’s life appears to be perfect. She’s young and beautiful and lives in an elegant high-rise condominium with her rich, handsome husband. Her closet is full of designer clothes, shoes, and purses. Dining at elegant restaurants, attending cocktail parties or upscale gala events are typical nights out on the town for her. Luxurious vacations are taken at least twice a year. This life of leisure allows Emma to pursue personal interests as well. She loves shopping for antiques, strolling through art galleries, museums, and furthering her own artistic skills with painting classes. Who could ask for more? But appearances can be deceiving. Emma hates her life. With a passion. Intimidated by a deep, dark secret, she lives in a constant state of dread. Battered, abused, and even threatened with death, she’s often on the edge of panic. Paralyzed by fear, she’s certain there’s no way out. Until the day she attempts to hang her latest find – a painting so enchanting that she buys it on a whim. Little does she know… this painting will change her life forever.

Title: Once Upon a Christmas
Author: Rosanne Croft , Linda Reinhardt , Sharon Bernash Smith
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Once Upon a Christmas" 55 Heart-Warming Short Stories Bring Meaning to the Season, by Rosanne Croft , Linda Reinhardt , Sharon Bernash Smith

What I liked about this novel....

Fifty-five wonderful inspiring Heart Warming Short Stories that was set in the 1800's. I found all of these characters were so well developed, defined, well portrayed and believable all that really showed 'God's love.' As you read through each story the reader really get that special 'meaning to Christmas.' These reads would be so special during the Christmas season that once you start this wonderful collections one will find it hard to put down as you finish one and start another story. If you want to read a very inspirational read this Christmas Holiday...pick up Once Upon a Christmas and you will not be disappointed.

I received a copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.