Happy Valentine’s Day! Having a tough time getting into the spirit of things? Wondering if there is a way to get a little romance without having to take a big chunk out of your budget? Several authors I know (including me) have “free reads” on their website. This year is the second annual Romance Divas Free Read where several Divas write romantic stories for the holiday. They’re worth the time. And they’re short so they won’t hurt your eyes (*cough Michelle cough*).
Best of all, they give you a little taste of who’s out there so you can find some new authors. Go on. You KNOW you want to.
1. Midnight Mooners
I’ve said it before that these guys RUIN my book budget. But Cora Zane, Cassandra Curtis and Tempest Knight offer romantic relief with several free reads. Look to the left and enjoy. (Heat level varies)
2. Diana Castilleja
This is another of my favorite authors who writes the perfect romances for Valentine’s Day. She knows exactly how to tug on those heart strings.
3. L.K. Campbell
You all know that L.K. Campbell is another one of my favorite authors. She’s got some free reads on her website that can definitely get you in the mood. (Heat level is Sensual)
4. Say It With Flowers
Traci Flowers writes HOT STEAMY love scenes. WARNING!!!! YUMMY!! Oh! Did I say that out loud? LOL.
5. Adelle Laudan
Her free read “Timeless Encounter” is just like the rest of Adelle’s writing–unique and very cool. She is an author that has found her niche. (*hint* She has a link to other free reads from Sweeter Romantic Notions)
6. Tina Bendoni
She is a VERY HOT writer and has some great stuff to offer.
7. Jenna Bayley-Burke Another of my favorite authors. She’s written several free reads (see her links on her blog on the right) and should have a new one up today. I love her. ALWAYS readable and always right on.
8. Foxhawke Muy Caliente is the rating on this one. The author claims “not for the faint of heart”. Of course, that just spurs me on.
9. Kathleen Oxley
One of the best thing about Divas is that we often get newcomers that are willing to participate. Kathleen has really put herself out there and she did a great job.
10 Kimberly Menozza Would you like your romance with a European flavor? Meet our Diva who resides in Italy. And it give a sensual, romantic flavor to her writing. She ROCKS.
11. Fae Sutherland and Marguerite Labbe A Double Diva offering, this love story gives a little M/M action. VERY Hot!!!
12. Michelle Hasker Here’s an Erotic Paranormal offering. VERY hot.
13. Imogen Howson You all know how much I love this author!!!
There are a bunch more I know I missed. But there’s a link to them all at Romance Divas or to the forum link, HERE
If nothing else, bookmark them for later.
May you all find a little romance today. We can all use it in one form or another.
30 Comments
February 14, 2008 at 1:28 am
LOL! Thank you for an interesting looking list. However, at the moment my internet is down, and I’m stuck with dial up.. so it’s essentials for me only! Once I’m back up and running, I’ll take a better look.. my Mobipocket Reader will soon fill up!
Happy V Day to you!
February 14, 2008 at 4:13 am
Thank you for this, Jen. I can’t wait to start reading all the free reads. Kudo’s to you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2008 at 5:42 am
Great! Thanks for recommendations!
February 14, 2008 at 5:45 am
Excellent list and some great reads!! Thanks so much for including a newbie!
~Kat
February 14, 2008 at 6:50 am
Thanks for including us in your list, chica! Way cool! *wg*
February 14, 2008 at 7:18 am
As soon as I catch up on my reading I am so going to take advantage of this list. Thanks, Jen
February 14, 2008 at 8:04 am
Thanks for the book list!
February 14, 2008 at 8:52 am
Great list! Free is good!
*hugs*
Paige
My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/
February 14, 2008 at 9:18 am
I’ll be heading to some of these sites ASAP! Thanks for sharing and Happy Valentines Day!
~Harris.
February 14, 2008 at 9:28 am
Oh, what a great list! I’m all about looking for new ebooks, and free is even better! Thanks!
February 14, 2008 at 9:41 am
Happy Valentine’s Day, Jen!
I’m looking forward to reading a bunch of these.
And yeah, Nixon didn’t get the spirit of the day at all did he? (re: my TT).
February 14, 2008 at 10:13 am
Great list & nice idea Jennifer! Happy Vday & TT!
~Gwen
February 14, 2008 at 10:15 am
Thanks Gwen. I’m hoping to read yours before the day is over. I know it will be awesome.
February 14, 2008 at 10:19 am
Cool thanks for the links! Been too busy to post my 13 today or even think about it but maybe I will before the day is out. Mine may be something along the lines of 13 reasons why Valentines Day sucks ass though. Seriously.
February 14, 2008 at 10:52 am
Thanks for all the links. As soon as I get my editing finished I’m going to check them out.
February 14, 2008 at 11:14 am
Yay! Looks like I’ve got some downloading to do. Thanks for the links and the blurbs!
February 14, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Great way to get the word out ~ Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Tricia, I hear you. I think mine would have been “Thirteen Reasons I Hate Valentine’s Day” except Divas had something really great to make up for it.
It got better today though. The Redneck sent me roses. I totally wasn’t expecting it.
February 14, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Thanks for the plug.
February 14, 2008 at 3:53 pm
How nice! So much to read, so little time!
February 14, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Weeee! Thanks for making us the first stop on your list!
I can’t wait to start downloading some Valentine’s freebies to read, and by so many of my favorite authors! ((hugs))
February 14, 2008 at 6:01 pm
now I won’t be board at work tonight! Thanks.
BTW…I have a special something for ya over at my place! Come and see it!
February 14, 2008 at 6:52 pm
On my way, Cowgal.
February 14, 2008 at 9:39 pm
I love you. Seriously, you are a gem. Thanks for always being so supportive.
February 15, 2008 at 8:29 am
There are also a growing number of Free Reads that publishers and authors are posting to All Romance eBooks. If you are a published author and have a book for sale there, you are eligible to submit Free Reads.
http://www.allromanceebooks.com
Lori James
February 15, 2008 at 11:54 am
Great list. I checked out one of them already and it was excellent!! Thanks for posting this and I will be back to get more names for free reads.
February 15, 2008 at 2:15 pm
*Mwah* Jenna! Just the facts, ma’am.
And Lori, thanks for that link.
Thanks Lauren.
March 2, 2008 at 11:13 am
Wow! Thanks for including me on your list, I didn’t even know about this until today.
The divas really are a great bunch of authors, aren’t they (we)? I think I wasted almost all day on the 15th just reading stories. (hehe, hubby and I were both home on the 14th)
December 31, 2008 at 2:28 pm
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March 25, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Great list. You might want to add islandromancenovel.com for a couple of good free island themed romance novels.