Once upon a time we didn’t have eBooks, and we certainly didn’t have a selection of free books to read; however, the publishing industry has changed dramatically over the last several years. With the introduction of eReaders and the explosion of Indie authors onto the scene, we now have more books to choose from and we can take them with us wherever we go.

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9 Free Books To Read

Why do authors give their books away for free?

Think of it as a test drive. Authors write so you can enjoy their stories, but it can sometimes be difficult to find new authors with so many choices available. By offering a free sample of their work not only can they increase their exposure, but you get to enjoy new stories at no cost. It’s a win-win for authors and people who love to read plus, if you like their work, you’ve found a new favorite author. If you’re an avid reader, the more books to read on your list, the better!

Have fun exploring new sub-genres.

Book retailers, like iBooks, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo, have expanded the list of main genres to include sub-genres in order to better categorize books. For example, the main Romance genre now includes sub-genres like Military Romance, Paranormal Romance, Amish Romance, and yes, even Erotica Romance. If you like Cozy Mysteries, you can now find them in their own sub-genre under the main Mystery, Thriller & Suspense category.  Just about every category has free books to read, and we’ve chosen nine to get you started.

Historical Fiction


Children To A Degree by Horst Christian is an historical fiction novel based on a true story. The book is the prequel to a series about a young teenager in Germany and how he survives the fall of Berlin at the end of World War II, and the months afterward. The books in the series offer a unique view into the lives of children living in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.

Children To A Degree is free at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.

For more information about the author and his books, visit his website at:  HorstChristian.com

Romantic Suspense


Stay With Me – Book 1: Lust by Emily Jane Trent is the first book in a sensual romance series consisting of four romantic suspense thrillers. While the book has steamy love scenes, they’re secondary to the story that pulls readers in and takes them on a suspenseful journey, and there are plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end.

Stay With Me – Book 1: Lust is free at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.

For more information about the author and her books, visit her website at EmilyJaneTrent.com

Sweet Romance


Six Months In Montana by Pamela Kelley is a sweet romance and the first book a five-book series. All of the books in the series are stand alone novels. Each one is a complete story about a different set of characters with their own HEA (happily ever after). The author loves to cook and as an added bonus, she includes a tried and true recipe for Lazy Lobster Casserole, a dish served by Molly, the lead female character in the book.

Six Months In Montana is free at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo.

For more information about the author and her books, visit her website at PamelaKelley.com

Paranormal Mystery


Dead Wrong by USA Today Bestselling Author Leighann Dobbs is the first book in the Blackmoore Sisters Cozy Mystery Series. Fitting into two categories – paranormal mysteries and cozy mysteries – the book introduces the Blackmoore sisters who discover their paranormal powers while scrambling to solve a murder. Dead Wrong was the Best Mystery Romance winner at the 2014 Indie Romance Convention Awards.

Dead Wrong is free at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.

For more information about the author and her books, visit her website at LeighannDobbs.com

Military Romance


Colton by KB Winters and Audra Cole is the first book in Winters’ Army Wives Series. He’s looking for a wife and she’s looking for an adventure. In this modern marriage of convenience will they both get what they want? Colton is a stand alone, novel-length contemporary military romance with an HEA. Other books in the series are also stand alone, novel-length romances.

Colton is free at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.

For more information about the author and her books, visit her website at KBWinters.com

Erotic Romance


That Man 1 by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Nelle L’Amour, is the first book in a three-part romantic comedy serial with an element of suspense. Sexy Blake Burns goes through women like some go through water, until he meets Jennifer McCoy, his outspoken new assistant and development executive. L’Amour writes steamy romance books that will make you laugh, cry and swoon.

That Man 1 is free at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.

For more information about the author and her books, visit her website at NelleLamour.com

Paranormal Romance


Craving the Alpha: Part One by Kate Kent in the first book in her Craving the Alpha BBW Paranormal Werewolf Shifter Romance series. The series shares Kristen James’s experiences after she is taken by powerful weremen and forced to become a part of their clan. Werewolf shifter romance books have become very popular among readers and have their own category under paranormal romance. This story does include strong sexual themes and language.

Craving the Alpha: Part One is free at AmazonBarnes & Noble and Kobo.

For more information about the author and her books, visit her website at KateKent.com

Amish Romance


The Amish Twins Part 1 by best-selling Amish author, Emma Schwartz, is the first part of a five-book series. A widowed Amish woman yearns for real love with the man who rejected her. The only thing in her way is her guilt and shame around the tragic deaths of her family. Schwartz writes clean and wholesome stories and offers all of her series in boxed sets.

The Amish Twins Part 1 is free at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.

For more information about the author and her books, visit her website at EmmaSchwartzAuthor.com

Cozy Mysteries


Tapas, Carrot Cake and a Corpse by Sherri Bryan is the first book in the Charlotte Denver Cozy Mystery Series. As café-bar owner Charlotte Denver takes up the challenge to help find a killer in the quaint English coastal town of  St. Eves, she uncovers a shocking plot that rocks the close-knit community to its core, and a surprising twist. Each of the books in the series are their own separate stories. They are written in British English and contain no strong profanity.

Tapas, Carrot Cake and a Corpse is free at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.

For more information about the author and her books, visit her website at SherriBryan.com

When you discover new authors you like, be sure to subscribe to their newsletters. Many authors also offer exclusive free books available only to new subscribers. It’s also a good idea to read the complete book descriptions before downloading a free book. Books in some categories contain explicit content for mature audiences only and if those books are not your cup of tea, don’t download them. In addition, reviews help other readers discover new authors and books so when you find a book you enjoy, consider leaving a positive review.

Happy Reading!

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