Free and bargain romance ebooks in September 2013

[Terisa de morgan]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I don't mind Novellas. I read them and will post them still but a novella is a complete story not a serial or episode which is a ploy to get you to buy other parts and some of these serials add up to over $20! Write a full book then maybe I will buy your work!

I totally agree. I'm following two serials because they're book I want and they're cheaper in this way, but like a "trap" for expensive books? no way.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

I totally agree. I'm following two serials because they're book I want and they're cheaper in this way, but like a "trap" for expensive books? no way.

I will wait for the full book before I buy one. If it's a bit more that's okay at least I know I will get a beginning, middle and ending. Now I do love Kindle Serials where it's $1.99 for all parts and I have bought one of them before to save on the $3.99 price when finished.


As some of you may be able to tell. I am feeling alot better today!

[chilady1]

Originally Posted by copyrite

It amazes what I see people charge sometimes for what Amazon says is 90 pages. No one-clicks on the majority of them from me (sometimes a novella from a favorite author will get a click).

I feel the same way. I have stumbled across books that show 34 or 44 pages for $3.99. I have no problem paying that but I am usually hoping for a bit more substance than that small amount of pages.

I now look at the page count before even reading the description. Anything under 100 pages or so I may not buy. I don't mind small novellas to bridge the gap between two larger novels, but to charge that amount and call it a "story", not acceptable to me.

P.S. I have nothing against short stories, read them all the time.

[kg3]

FREE @ Amazon:

Lady Flora's Fantasy - Shirley Kennedy
-This book was previously published by Signet 2001
(Signet Regency Romance)

Aphrodite's Kiss (Protectors - Superhero Series #1) - Julie Kenner
-This was previously published by Dorchester 2001
-Paranormal Romance/Romantic Comedy

Deception - Mona Ingram
-Author has published with Montlake (Amazon Imprint),
Avalon Books (backlist purchased by Amazon)
-Contemporary Romance

Fixing Freddie: A Contemporary Romance Novella - Mona Ingram
-Novella (complete story with ending)
-Contemporary Romance
-Author has published with Montlake (Amazon Imprint),
Avalon Books (backlist purchased by Amazon)

My Familiar Stranger – Order of the Black Swan #1) - Victoria Danann
-Paranormal Romance
-Indie
-Goodreads = 4.03 for 1,186 reviews

The Philadelphia Series: The Complete Collection Boxed Set
(3 books: In My Arms, A Part of Me, Out of My Element) - Taryn Plendl
-Indie
-Contemporary Romance

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by kg3

FREE @ Amazon:

Lady Flora's Fantasy - Shirley Kennedy
-This book was previously published by Signet 2001
(Signet Regency Romance)

Many thanks! I love Signet Regency Romances!

[kg3]

Me too!

Originally Posted by Blossom

Many thanks! I love Signet Regency Romances!

Originally Posted by kg3

FREE @ Amazon:

Lady Flora's Fantasy - Shirley Kennedy
-This book was previously published by Signet 2001
(Signet Regency Romance)

[Grace Elliot]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Many thanks! I love Signet Regency Romances!

Yep, this one caught my eye as well. Went to Amazon UK and the book has one review - a 2 star - but the blurb looks good. Heck, as a freebie I'll take the chance .

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Grace Elliot

Yep, this one caught my eye as well. Went to Amazon UK and the book has one review - a 2 star - but the blurb looks good. Heck, as a freebie I'll take the chance .

I don't worry about reviews on the oldies. I find that alot of new readers today who weren't around back then do not like the older romances. They go gaga over all those New Adult psycho heroes that make our Crazy alphas from Bodice Rippers look tame. Then there are those who expect every heroine to be strong, mouthy and independent like all those Urban Fantasy heroines.

I snatch up all the oldies I can find that would be 2005 and below before Romance stories became so cookie cutter.

[Terisa de morgan]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I will wait for the full book before I buy one. If it's a bit more that's okay at least I know I will get a beginning, middle and ending. Now I do love Kindle Serials where it's $1.99 for all parts and I have bought one of them before to save on the $3.99 price when finished.

That's what I'm doing

Originally Posted by Blossom

As some of you may be able to tell. I am feeling alot better today!

Very glad you feel better. Keep on track *hugs*

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by Blossom

As some of you may be able to tell. I am feeling alot better today!

I'm so glad to hear that! And thanks for the freebie recommendation before.

[koland]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Notice:
You may notice me doing less indies as of late. This isn't because I am trying to be more strict on what I share but because there is a huge trend in Indies to write these short stories or serials which are like under 90 pages. It becoming harder to find good quality full length indie books. I am not going to post Serials because it's a marketing ploy that I don't agree with unless it's like an official Kindle Serial which I do support.

I don't like them either. And unlike a Kindle Serial, you have no idea what you'll be charged to read the entire thing (a K. Serial is a single charge, updates in place and eventually gets you the full novel, usually at about 1/2 what it sells for once complete, which is a great deal). I've seen some have one or two free episodes, then charge $1 to $3/episode, with no end in site. Often the entire total runs to the $10-$30 range (yes, I've seen some that high. it's ridiculous). Sure, they can claim that 99 cents is the lowest that they can charge -- but Amazon doesn't force them to break up a book into 30 episodes, either. In fact, they can update in place, just as a Kindle serial does, and give the updates to everyone, if they really wanted to do so.

[KyBunnies]

Out in the Country -Kate Hewitt

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008EV1C9U

Genre - Family Saga, Romance
Self Published
149 pages
3.7 (25 reviews)

Widowed a year ago, Lynne Marshall believes she's ready to start a new chapter in life. She plans to exchange the bright lights of Manhattan for her home country of Scotland and open a country hotel with her childhood friend Jess and her fiancé Rob. Her daughter Molly will manage the home front as she starts her first year of teaching in one of the city's toughest schools. When those plans are suddenly and tragically ruined, both Lynne and Jess are left shaken--and unsure what the future holds for either of them.

A weekend trip to Lynne's husband's home town in rural Vermont brings new opportunities, decisions, and a second chance at love for both Lynne and Jess... if they dare to risk their hearts again. Meanwhile Molly faces difficult choices of her own, and must decide where her heart truly lies.

[icedtea]

Originally Posted by kg3

FREE @ Amazon:

The Shy Bride (Harlequin Presents) - Lucy Monroe
-Publication date = June 22, 2010

Also in epub (DRM) directly at Harlequin and All Romance.

Thrust into the limelight, child star Cassandra timidly enchanted audiences night after night.... But when her parents died, Cass retreated into her own world--too shy to leave her home. Once a year she shares her musical passion by offering lessons in a charity auction.... This year, money talks. The winning bid: $100,000!

Enter Neo Stamos, arrogant Greek tycoon. He wants Cass with a burning desire, though he knows that, shy and sweet, she will need a gentle awakening.... But Neo's the master of seduction

[mikaelalind]

I don't think this have been posted.
Allromance is starting a new campaign. They are offering 21 novels for free, and each novel will be free for 2 days ( It is possible that it has run for a couple of days, and I simply missed it). First up is Move me by Emma Holly.

[Amy_k]

Some $0.99 specials for Patricia Rice's historical romances

Dash of Enchantment by Patricia Rice

Previously published as Touched By Magic

She was woman enough to tempt a saint–and lady enough to be dangerous

Lady Cassandra Howard has frequented gambling hells as her father’s lucky charm since childhood – but luck ran out along the way. Now, her brother intends to sell her into marriage with a wealthy, dissolute rake. Cass has done many things for her family, but this won’t be one of them.

Her neighbor, “Saint” Wyatt Mannering, Earl of Merrick, has chosen a bride – one as proper and virtuous as he. But when lovely Cass attempts to trick him into marriage with seduction, he’s almost tempted – except she’s much too naïve to be a seductress and his conscience won’t let him.

By saving her reputation, he ruins her life. After a young man nearly dies in a duel attempting to protect Cass from her abusive husband, she flees to her burned-out home in the country – the estate next to Wyatt’s, where she vows never to be dependent on another man, including the earl, who is rapidly losing his halo over his ravishing new neighbor.

Book View Cafe

Devil's Lady

Her pious father’s murder leaves Faith Montague orphaned and lost on the dangerous road to London, only to be rescued by a notorious highwayman.

Morgan de Lacy, a lawless rake with the bearing of a nobleman, treats her finer than those who should have loved and protected her. Recognizing a fine gem when he sees one, de Lacy sets about seducing his orphaned companion. His caresses incite passion—his fiery kisses tantalize, and Faith is in peril of losing herself to temptation. She may be the brash Irishman’s captive, but pride will not allow her to surrender to a man whose lust for revenge terrifies her.

Book View Cafe

I think the $0.99 price is only at Book View Cafe. Amazon has the books at $4.99. The books are DRM-Free and you have the option of choosing Mobi or Epub.