Free and bargain romance ebooks + Discussion December 2013

[gabby98]

that would be awesome if I could get it to work on that darn new Patricia Cornwell (i know not romance)....but I guess that is one of the no no publishers

[Terisa de morgan]

Originally Posted by gabby98

that would be awesome if I could get it to work on that darn new Patricia Cornwell (i know not romance)....but I guess that is one of the no no publishers

Would a trip be in order? Mexico or Norfolk Island?

[gabby98]

Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

Would a trip be in order? Mexico or Norfolk Island?

huh...i been so sick of Kobo CS lately, hadn't really thought to try

[Terisa de morgan]

20.89$ in Mexico, couponable

[gabby98]

huh...that averages about to about $3 more than I would pay if I could use the US price but still a lot less that reg price

thanks for checking

[Blossom]

I think we reached a plateau on Free books. I knew it would happen someday just not this soon but it's been like this for months now. Lately We are really lucky to find two books that are either backlist titles or new from established authors.

There is a ton of crap out there due to indie publishing most of it less than 40 pages. I get excited to see 80 new freebies only to realize it's a bunch of junk.

After the Holidays I may have to start just posting backlist titles under $5

So that brings my question on say historical romance backlist title what do you think the average price should be? $2.99? $3.99? $4.99? And has Kobo coupons spoiled us to where we don't even want to pay that for a ebook. I think for me that is a yes. If I think about it I can buy a cheap paperback for a penny or 99 cents but shipping is usually $3.99 unless it's Prime Eligible then it's really is a better deal. Sometimes on eBay I can get one for about $3.99 with free shipping. So all that said....I don't want to pay more than $4-$5 for a backlist title but I have trouble paying $3.99-$4.99 and Prefer $2.99 as the average price.

Now I really have a problem paying more than $2.99 only a former category romance title. Some authors have their former Harlequin priced at sticker price which amazes me.

Of course all this is void if it's a book that I really want to read badly. Say if Karen Robards released Green Eyes in digital print I would gladly pay $5 as my copy is stained and I really rather read it on my Tablet.

[apesmom]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I think we reached a plateau on Free books. I knew it would happen someday just not this soon but it's been like this for months now. Lately We are really lucky to find two books that are either backlist titles or new from established authors.

I'm waiting to see what happens the week after Christmas. A lot of authors may be saving their free days for all the newbies that got readers/tablets for gifts.

But I also agree the free promos are not what they used to be. Ever since Amazon changed the algorithms that gave previous freebies a boost in position on the paid charts the number of books going free has tailed off.

[library addict]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I think we reached a plateau on Free books. I knew it would happen someday just not this soon but it's been like this for months now. Lately We are really lucky to find two books that are either backlist titles or new from established authors.

There is a ton of crap out there due to indie publishing most of it less than 40 pages. I get excited to see 80 new freebies only to realize it's a bunch of junk.

After the Holidays I may have to start just posting backlist titles under $5

So that brings my question on say historical romance backlist title what do you think the average price should be? $2.99? $3.99? $4.99? And has Kobo coupons spoiled us to where we don't even want to pay that for a ebook. I think for me that is a yes. If I think about it I can buy a cheap paperback for a penny or 99 cents but shipping is usually $3.99 unless it's Prime Eligible then it's really is a better deal. Sometimes on eBay I can get one for about $3.99 with free shipping. So all that said....I don't want to pay more than $4-$5 for a backlist title but I have trouble paying $3.99-$4.99 and Prefer $2.99 as the average price.

Now I really have a problem paying more than $2.99 only a former category romance title. Some authors have their former Harlequin priced at sticker price which amazes me.

Of course all this is void if it's a book that I really want to read badly. Say if Karen Robards released Green Eyes in digital print I would gladly pay $5 as my copy is stained and I really rather read it on my Tablet.

If it's a book I really want in digital, I'll pay up to $6.99. But if it's a "Oh I'd like to maybe read/reread that someday" then $1.99-$5.99 is a better price but I probably wouldn't buy unless I had a good Kobo coupon.

I resented that Penguin priced Nora Roberts old category titles at $6.99 as I thought that was too much. But there are some category titles I would love to get (by authors like Carole Buck, Lee Magner, early Linda Turner, etc) which I doubt will ever get released digitally.

I have no more room for print books. I do still buy a very limited number of authors in hardcover, but have been waiting to pick them up at the library when they go on sale. And these are books I buy in digital as well, I just want the hardcovers because they are long-running series and I want the complete collection. And I still get the Harlequin Romantic Suspense line delivered monthly in print (but unless they are by a fave author, they usually get donated after I read them). I have around 100 print books in my TBR pile (probably a bit less). So while I do read a tiny bit in print still, I am mainly a digital reader now. And for new (new-to-me) books I am 99.5% digital

[KyBunnies]

I will not pay over $3.99 or any ebook unless it is my favorite author (Stephen King). And for him I will not pay more than $7.99

Before buying / downloading any book if it is less than 100 pages I usually pass. It is not worth my time to read because it is usually part of a series / serial and I am not going to spend $1.99 x5 (or what ever) for all of the books.

I do enjoy some indie authors and have found some very good ones but (yes there is always a but) some just need to learn to forget being an author. Some publish a book should have left it in the drawer.

[booklover6]

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

I do enjoy some indie authors and have found some very good ones but (yes there is always a but) some just need to learn to forget being an author. Some publish a book should have left it in the drawer.

You are SO right!!! Just because you CAN self pub a book doesn't mean you SHOULD.

[NixLapi]

Originally Posted by Blossom

So that brings my question on say historical romance backlist title what do you think the average price should be? $2.99? $3.99? $4.99? And has Kobo coupons spoiled us to where we don't even want to pay that for a ebook. I think for me that is a yes. If I think about it I can buy a cheap paperback for a penny or 99 cents but shipping is usually $3.99 unless it's Prime Eligible then it's really is a better deal. Sometimes on eBay I can get one for about $3.99 with free shipping. So all that said....I don't want to pay more than $4-$5 for a backlist title but I have trouble paying $3.99-$4.99 and Prefer $2.99 as the average price.

Big YES to being spoiled by those Kobo coupons (so much so I can't work up much enthusiasm to keep playing the contests!). I love a good historical, but only have a couple authors who I'd "collect"... $2.99 and up I'd have to think about it. Mostly because I am (supposedly) on a budget and with 200+ PAID books sitting in Calibre right now I can't justify spending much more on a book that won't get read for some time...

But then I AM currently considering $5.99USD right now for a backlist that is $25 on the CDN site! (shaking my fist at greedy greedy Random House) so who knows really!

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by NixLapi

Big YES to being spoiled by those Kobo coupons (so much so I can't work up much enthusiasm to keep playing the contests!). I love a good historical, but only have a couple authors who I'd "collect"... $2.99 and up I'd have to think about it. Mostly because I am (supposedly) on a budget and with 200+ PAID books sitting in Calibre right now I can't justify spending much more on a book that won't get read for some time...

But then I AM currently considering $5.99USD right now for a backlist that is $25 on the CDN site! (shaking my fist at greedy greedy Random House) so who knows really!

Random House backlist prices are highway robbery. I've been lucky to find some at the local overdrive library.

You guys are not going to believe what I did. I was ill last night with muscle aches and a fever so today I was little off balance I ram the side of my foot into a piece of furniture! I think I broke my pinky toe! No not the one from earlier this year the other foot. It was scary because last time this didn't happen but I saw stars and lost my hearing thought I was going to puke and broke out in a sweat and luckily my desk chair was nearby. I took my vitals and my Blood pressure was 90/40

I'm okay though it's back 116/70 but I nearly passed out and I text hubby as fast I could in case I did. I can't put any pressure on my foot at all thank goodness for desk chairs with wheels I was able to use it to get to the hallway where the crutches are. Why me?!?

[library addict]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Random House backlist prices are highway robbery. I've been lucky to find some at the local overdrive library.

You guys are not going to believe what I did. I was ill last night with muscle aches and a fever so today I was little off balance I ram the side of my foot into a piece of furniture! I think I broke my pinky toe! No not the one from earlier this year the other foot. It was scary because last time this didn't happen but I saw stars and lost my hearing thought I was going to puke and broke out in a sweat and luckily my desk chair was nearby. I took my vitals and my Blood pressure was 90/40

I'm okay though it's back 116/70 but I nearly passed out and I text hubby as fast I could in case I did. I can't put any pressure on my foot at all thank goodness for desk chairs with wheels I was able to use it to get to the hallway where the crutches are. Why me?!?

Oh sweetie. Sending you healing vibes. Broken toes are no fun.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by library addict

Oh sweetie. Sending you healing vibes. Broken toes are no fun.

Thanks I need them. I can flex with my toe some pain so maybe it's not broken. Good thing I have my new laptop and I just bought the new Tapatalk which is optimized for tablets. So if I am laid up I can still have something to do.

[apesmom]

Kindle freebie. Aliens on earth series I read a few years ago and really liked!

Parallel Attraction (Parallel #1) by Deidre Knight (Signet 2006)

Finding a mate is the farthest thing from alien warrior Jared Bennett's mind. After years of exile on Earth, the king is close to developing a weapon that will alter the fabric of time and hopefully bring peace to his own people. But a chance encounter with scientist Kelsey Wells ignites a scorching desire far more consuming than talks of rebellion.

To Kelsey, Jared's heritage is exotic and alarming - nothing like the logical, scientific facts of her own world. But despite her fears, she can't deny the heated response of her body every time the magnetic leader comes near.

A dangerous allure...

As the bond between them grows, Jared struggles with a shocking family secret that keeps him from claiming Kelsey as his own. And a visitor from the future escalates Jared's battle for his people's freedom to a fever pitch, forcing the lovers to face one inescapable fact: Time can save them, as much as it can destroy them.


*The Parallel Series was originally released as the Midnight Warriors series. Kindle editions now include updated scenes and bonus material!*