It seems like every day I hear of another author who has decided to self-publish. We know some of the reasons why; more money, more control, publishing books that would never see the light of day otherwise. But still readers are nervous about spending money on an author they don’t know, which is completely understandable.
For those of you who are still nervous about trying an author who has never been published before, I have three releases which are all by established authors who have decided to self-publish. Read the blurbs below!
Kimberly Killion’s Caribbean Scot, full length, $3.99
Kimberly Killion is known for writing hot Scottish historicals and Caribbean Scot is no different. If you like your historicals spicy and unique, this is the book for you!
A Scottish cave diver, desperate to save her clan from the cruelty of King James, joins forces with the man who abandoned her. They travel to the Caribbean in search of gold, but the fruits of an exotic paradise and the sinful kiss of a traitorous rogue tempt her away from her goal…
Jenna Petersen’s Rogue for a Night, short story, $2.99
If you’re like me and you like adventurous and steamy historicals, Jeanna is the go-to author. Fortunately she has self-published a short story!
Ronan “Rage” Riley first met Lucinda Stoneworth when she was the wife of his best friend’s brother and knew she was out of reach, no matter how bewitching she was. But now she’s been a widow for two years and they find themselves at the same country party. Attraction leads to a wicked affair, but could a proper lady of the ton really find a happily ever after with a former underground boxer? Or will Society end their love forever?
Harris Channing’s The Demon is in Details, full length, .99 cents!
Harris Channing is known for writing spicy contemporary and erotic romances, but she’s done something new by writing The Demon is in the Details. This contemporary paranormal romance is only .99 cents and was just given a Top Pick by The Romance Reviews! Read the blurb below!
Stella Campbell has come back to Silverton, Georgia to bury her wicked witch of an aunt. But is she strong enough to endure what’s to come? Zane Weathers has been around a long time, like, two thousand years. But he’s never met anyone who touches his warrior soul, like Stella.
Together they must face not only personal obstacles, but obstacles straight from hell!
And of course we have to do a giveaway! Not too long ago I released an anthology (about 28,000 words) containing two short stories, both historical romances and titled Love Letters.
Just leave a comment and we’ll pick 3 people to win a free download of Love Letters.
Lori Brighton is a New York and self-published author. Her second book, Wild Desire released March 1, 2011 from Kensington Publishing. She has self-published A Night of Secrets (a historical paranormal), The Ghost Hunter (a contemporary paranormal) and a YA titled The Mind Readers, and an anthology titled Love Letters. You can visit Lori on her website at: www.LoriBrighton.com
Thank you for the giveaway and the recommendations. “Rogue for A Night” sounds particularly interesting!
Have read some really great indie books! a couple of these sound really good! thanks for the giveaway!
I love Kimberly’s, Jenna’s, and Lori’s books! All the books sound great! Thanks for the giveaway!
I really want to read Caribbean Scot!
I know all three women/authors, and they’re all super sweet and nice! And of course great writers 🙂
Thanks for the mention Lori! Demon looks good up there with Kim and Jenna’s books!
Lots of yummy books mentioned here. I already see two I want to read and am going to check out a couple more. Thanks!
Hmmm these look like some fantastic reads will have to check them out.
I just LOVE the covers of these books. I enjoyed reading Jenna Petersen’s Billingham Bastards series and have been wanting to read ‘Rogue for a Night’. I will most definitely have to check out these books. Thanks!
A well-written book is what draws me to it, not the publishers. Thanks for bringing these books to our attention. I love the sound of each of them.
I’m so glad that you put Jenna in this list. I adore her books and I super excited that her books are coming out more frequently now that she self-pubs.
I don’t know Jenna super well, I’ve only met her a couple times at conferences, but funny story… a long time ago before I was published I was at a conference standing in a little group with other unpublished authors and up strolls Jenna with this welcoming smile. While other established authors were avoiding wannabe authors like they had the plague, she just launches into a discussion with us, just like we were all friends. Of course we just all stood there in awe, unsure what to do. She probably thought we were freaks. lol. But I’ve never forgotten that. And she is still one of the nicest authors out there.
I have noticed a number of successful, established authors have entered the self-publishing arena. I can understand the advantages. More control over your work, going to print sooner, and getting things published even if they aren’t “your type of book.” As long as the pitfalls of self-publishing are avoided, why not do it.
The books listed above all sound good.
I’ve read books by Kimberley Killion & Jenna Peterson & liked them heaps!
Love Jenna’s work. I have all of her books on my BIR list or have on my TBR heap. Only newly acquainted with Kimberly Killion. Never read Harris Channing.
I have read some great self published books this year. I love finding new authors and often self published authors make their books much more affordable.
Thanks for the recommendations. I love finding new authors.
These books sound great!
I’ve read Kim Killon and Jenna Petersen is one of my fave authors. I love that a lot of established authors are self publishing. I am a bit hesitant about new authors, though but with ebooks, we always have an option to read a few pages of the book. Plus, the price is not bad either! I’ve always wondered why publishing companies price teir ebooks the same as the paperbacks. I should think that they would give discounts on the ebooks. Sigh*
“Rogue for A Night”sounds very interesting. cnt wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway!!!