Sample hundreds of ebooks from Smashwords authors and publishers. All of the books listed here offer free downloadable sample files at Smashwords in the Kindle .mobi format.
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The Amazing Maze of Chatsworth House | by Tim Sutton Feb. 07, 2012 | $2.99 | 1886 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: A hardcore e-biker since 2008. I ride throughout the Swiss winters. I sold over 250 copies of the "Real World User Guide to ebikes" on ebay before I discovered Smashwords :) I am also a single handicap golfer and I used to be a successful ski instructor, which has lead me to try and find a way to help other golfers get better as quickly and as painlessly as possible. (Which is easy, just read my guide :) I am also an avid vegetable and tomato grower and have for most of my life been involved with either my parents vegtable patch or my own kitchen garden. |
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A Glass of Shadow | by Liz Williams Feb. 07, 2012 | $3.99 | 75714 words | Sample 10% |
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Cold Grey Stones | by Tanith Lee Feb. 07, 2012 | $4.99 | 54762 words | Sample 10% |
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Test Ebook: Do Not Download | by Giselle London Feb. 07, 2012 | Free! | 176 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Giselle London is the Pleasure Maven, dedicated to teasing her readers into a frenzy by tantalizing them with delectable descriptions of salacious seductions. If you like to be brought to the brink again and again by sizzling sexual tension, culminating in an exquisitely fulfilling story climax, then be sure to follow Giselle London to stay abreast of her latest releases. www.GiselleLondon.com Twitter: @GiselleLondonX |
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Fucking for Science 3 | by Deirdre Bonneval Feb. 07, 2012 | $2.99 | 5424 words | Sample 25% |
| Author bio: Deirdre Bonneval spends much of her time thinking about sex and has recently decided to try putting these thoughts into writing. She hopes you enjoy them as much as she does. |
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Defenders of Nightstar | by Shane Garvey Feb. 07, 2012 | $2.99 | 12840 words | Sample 15% |
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More Bull | by Bob E Sherman Feb. 07, 2012 | $4.99 | 65719 words | Sample 20% |
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Drunk and Fed Up | by Monica P Feb. 07, 2012 | $1.00 | 1501 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing. |
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Dungeon Master - Collector 3 (Strong BDSM erotica) | by Jay Merson Feb. 07, 2012 | $4.99 | 30476 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: The prolific author of over 124 erotic novels and short stories. Born in West london and lived most of life in the UK but now abroad. A staunch Englishman that always celebrates the day of the English - St.George's Day, where ever he might be in the world. Writes BDSM erotica in a descriptive and explicit way to bring the varied scenarios and situations to life - situations that the reader can relate to in his or her daily life. Hates music and lives in a world totally free of it, loves black stockings (on women) is an ex-soldier, ex-London fireman, holds black belts in five different martial arts but now leads a more sedate life and prefers to relax and chill rather than pump the muscles. |
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РОД JUNO TRATT. (IRIDACEAE) | by Szikura József Szikura Anita Feb. 07, 2012 | $3.99 | 25338 words | Sample 20% |
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DO YOU HATE SALADS? BUT YOU LOVE YOUR SELF? I’VE GOT SOMETHING FOR YOU! | by Milena Kaleva Feb. 07, 2012 | $3.99 | 5978 words | Sample 5% |
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Afternoons on the De Keyserlei | by Jeannie van Rompaey Feb. 07, 2012 | $0.99 | 4812 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Jeannie van Rompaey MA in Modern Literature, the University of Leicester, writes short stories, novels, plays and poems. Many of her short stories and poems have won competitions and her plays have been presented on the London fringe and in drama festivals. Originally from England, she now lives in Gran Canaria with historian husband, Tony, and they are both artists. Her daughter, Anieka Russell, is a hair and makeup artist for film and theatre based in London. |
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Just 3 Days of Romance | by Arul Das Feb. 07, 2012 | $0.99 | 1536 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Arul Amaladas is shortly called as Arul Das was born in (18.06.1990)Sattur,India. I make things up and write them down.I am always fond of reading newspapers and historical humor books.This made me write short stories.Humor and romance stories are always my favourite. In my spare time I try to keep the maintain my owned website www.8secretsearchenginetricks.com more or less up to date. Among from writing short stories,writing script to short comedy dramas is my hobby. |
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Grubby the Eighth Dwarf | by Vaughan Tucker Feb. 07, 2012 | $1.99 | 21514 words | Sample 20% |
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Riding the Pink Line | by Isabelle Valentine Feb. 07, 2012 | $2.99 | 3869 words | Sample 30% |
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Psychic Development Simplified | by Wojciech Usarzewicz Feb. 07, 2012 | $6.95 | 78554 words | Sample 20% |
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Group Fuck Bundle: FOUR Sizzling Tales of Group Sex | by Annabel Bastione Feb. 07, 2012 | $8.99 | 21247 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Annabel Bastione has been immensely naughty ever since she could remember, often having very elaborate fantasies/experiences which fortunately for you readers, has largely been put to writing. When she's not tapping her fingers on her keyboard, she's probably clicking her mouse... She also sells her work on Amazon, EEE, XX, AllRomanceEBooks and Bookstrand. |
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Kinky Daddy | by Tina Grace Feb. 07, 2012 | $0.99 | 3389 words | Sample 20% |
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The Struggle Knows Not | by Nelson Lowhim Feb. 07, 2012 | $5.99 | 51898 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Nelson Lowhim was born in Tanzania where he lived for the first decade of his life. He then moved to India for a year before settling in the U.S. in the state of Michigan. He spent some of his formative years hitchhiking and hiking around the great state of Alaska. From there he joined the Army and served for seven years as an Infantryman in 1st AD then as an Engineer in Fifth Group. After his time in the Military—which included many travels through Europe and the MIddle East—he came to New York and earned an undergraduate degree from Columbia University. He currently lives with his girlfriend in the Bronx. You can visit his blog at: http://nelsonlowhim.blogspot.com/ |
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Angel Dance | by M.D. Grayson Feb. 07, 2012 | $2.99 | 116564 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Seattle author, creator of the Danny Logan mystery series. |
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The Cheat's Guide To E-books | by Wendy Dashwood-Quick Feb. 07, 2012 | $9.99 | 12824 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Wendy is an Executive & Career coach and Social Media trainer, who works with small business owners and entrepreneurs. She is also a Copywriter and Brainstorming facilitator. She trained with Paul McKenna and Richard Bandler and as well as being an experienced coach she is also an NLP Coach but also a specialist in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and The Sedona Method. Wendy has over 25 years experience working in the public and private sector - but firmly believes that success is principally down to the strength of your emotional intelligence - not necessarily how many qualifications you have. She is the author of Discover Yourself On the Yellow Brick Road which was published this year. Told through the eyes of 3 modern day heroes on their search for personal and professional fulfillment. Coincidentally the challenges that were brought to her by her clients mirrored the experiences of the Lion, The Tin Man and the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz - so she turned her coaching experiences into a book! Wendy has 4 sisters and is also a cellist and loves cylcing and hill walking. |
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Fucking the Big Bad Wolf (Gay Erotic Fairy Tales #1) | by Adelaide Cooper Feb. 07, 2012 | $2.99 | 7048 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Adelaide is outgoing, energetic and not afraid to talk about anything that is taboo and strange, especially sex. Adelaide has been writing since she was a child. Her very first story at age 10 featured the great great grandchildren of Sherlock Holmes and James Watson in their bumbling adventures to solve a mystery. Many years later she discovered erotic romance and never looked back. |
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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BABES! | by Matt Canham Feb. 07, 2012 | $8.97 | 114621 words | Sample 15% |
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Heart Stopper | by R J Samuel Feb. 07, 2012 | $4.99 | 83681 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: RJ Samuel is the pen name of the author, who lives and works in Galway, Ireland. She was born in 1967 in Nigeria to Indian parents. She left Nigeria in 1984 to study in Galway, Ireland and has remained in Galway since then, apart from a 3-year episode in the southwest of France. She is an Irish citizen and now considers herself almost Irish as well as almost Indian. She has been writing creatively for 6 years, excluding her period in France where she wrote nothing creative, probably because she was running a restaurantar despite having a background in Medicine (she is a qualified medical doctor) and IT (she has a Masters in IT) and absolutely no background in restaurants, apart from eating in them. Her story ‘Helmets’ was shortlisted for the 2011 Over the Edge ‘New Writer of the Year Competition’ and she was the only entrant to have both her fiction and her poetry long-listed for the Doire Press ‘1st Annual International Fiction and Poetry Chapbook Competition’ in January 2012. She is currently writing her second novel, Falling Colours, which is also set in Galway |
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Uberskills | by Stephen Timperley Feb. 07, 2012 | $2.99 | 19961 words | Sample 20% |
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Basic of Banking – Saving Account? Current Account? Credit Card? | by Nurrafie Mohamad Feb. 07, 2012 | $0.99 | 1769 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Im working as Engineer. Consider myself as friendly and love to explore new challenge and experience in surviving the current global crisis economy. Currently engaging part time freelance speaker in financial wealth and savings |
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The Treasure of Mars | by Elizabeth Chater Feb. 06, 2012 | $0.99 | 9642 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Elizabeth Chater was the author of more than 24 novels and countless short stories. She received a B.A. from the University of British Columbia and an M.A. from San Diego State University, and joined the faculty of the latter in 1963 where she began a lifelong friendship with science fiction author Greg Bear. She was honored with The Distinguished Teacher award in 1969, and was awarded Outstanding Professor of the Year in 1977. After receiving her Professor Emeritus certificate from President J.F.Kennedy personally, she embarked on a new career as a novelist with Richard Curtis as her agent. In the 1950's she published short stories in Fantastic Universe Magazine, The Saint Mystery Magazine, and she won the Publisher's Weekly short story contest in 1975. She also wrote under the pen names Lee Chater, Lee Chaytor, and Lisa Moore. |
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The Lies We Tell for Love (The Love, Lies & Lust Series) | by Mz Robinson Feb. 06, 2012 | $4.99 | 83678 words | Sample 5% |
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Stop Thinking About It! Winning the Emotional Battle Surrounding Food and Weight Loss | by Lori A. Williams Feb. 06, 2012 | $0.99 | 13694 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Lori A. Williams has a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and lives with her husband and six children in Mesa, Arizona. For many years she felt the emotional burden that food, diets, and a critical self-image often bring. Having traded this burden for good health and peace of mind, she is now compelled to share her lessons learned. |
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Let Sleeping Wolves Lie | by Tielle St. Clare Feb. 06, 2012 | $3.49 | 42077 words | Sample 10% |
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Back Door Neighbors (MM) | by Francie Mars Feb. 06, 2012 | $2.99 | 3778 words | Sample 35% |
| Author bio: Francie Mars started writing erotica in 2012 after quitting her job as a corporate trainer. She spent years hiding her darkest passions from the corporate world and is now spilling them onto the digital page for your enjoyment. |
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She Shed a Tear | by Jeff Tikari Feb. 06, 2012 | $4.95 | 10730 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Author and Homeopathic doctor. Jeff has written six books and has been published in India, USA, UK and Canada. |
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It's All Coming Back To Me Now | by lovely whitmore Feb. 06, 2012 | $2.99 | 27543 words | Sample 12% |
| Author bio: Hi I'm Lovely Whitmore I'm a Georgia native, born in Macon Ga raised in Atlanta Ga from age 4 to 17. I went to Booker T Washington Magnet High School. I also went to Turner Job Corps, Central Texas College, and Western Governors University. I currently reside in Louisiana. I am a mother of three who loves sports, reading, chatting, and meeting new people. I like writing fiction and realistic fiction for different ages. Check out my books and get your copies today! Personal Interests I love basketball! My favorite point guard is Rajon Rondo. I have his poster on my bedroom wall! I love singing even though my singing ability lacks talent LOL but I love it nevertheless. My favorite song is All I ask of You by Rafael Sadiq. Favorite Author is VC Andrews I love those books! I love listening to music from the 80's and 90's. |
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En Cristo: Una Nueva Creación | by Peter Wade Feb. 06, 2012 | $0.99 | 15422 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Peter Wade is an ordained minister with over 50 years of preaching and teaching experience in Australia and the United States, and worldwide through the Internet since 1995. He is author of many books and CDs, and a featured speaker at seminars and family camps. Peter is founder and president of Positive Word Ministries Inc., a trans-denominational ministry. He and his wife Vivien live in metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia. |
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Know How to Make Your Own Latex & Silicone Soap & Candle Moulds | by Kerri Newbury Feb. 06, 2012 | $7.99 | 6604 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Kerri Newbury runs a highly successful 'Cottage industry' type business in NSW, Australia making all sorts of natural body care products and candles. She runs this business with her two daughters selling their products online, and to multiple retail 'Country Craft' stores throughout NSW, northern Victoria and southern Queensland. Their reported pre-tax turnover for the year 2010 was just under Aus$1.5 million dollars. |
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Visions Of Odd | by S. A. Barton Feb. 06, 2012 | $1.99 | 8573 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: S. A. Barton is one of the legion of retail workers struggling to keep his big dreams alive in an often uncooperative world. |
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Mahayana Buddhism in translation 9 - Song to the Goddess of Perfect Wisdom or Prajnaparamitastotra of Rahulabhadra | by Joshua Norager Feb. 06, 2012 | $0.99 | 1929 words | Sample 5% |
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My Vampire Threeway | by Annabel Bastione Feb. 06, 2012 | $2.99 | 5497 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: Annabel Bastione has been immensely naughty ever since she could remember, often having very elaborate fantasies/experiences which fortunately for you readers, has largely been put to writing. When she's not tapping her fingers on her keyboard, she's probably clicking her mouse... She also sells her work on Amazon, EEE, XX, AllRomanceEBooks and Bookstrand. |
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Tomo III: Tratado de Pesajim | by Lauro Eduardo Ayala Serrano Feb. 06, 2012 | $1.99 | 46209 words | Sample 35% |
| Author bio: Phd in Theology, Atlantic International University MA in Religious Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem MaestrÃa en AntropologÃa Social, Universidad Iberoamericana Licenciado en Ciencias de la Comunicación, Tecnológico de Monterrey |
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AIDS Suspicions | by Monica P Feb. 06, 2012 | $1.00 | 2338 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: This author has been writing for around thirteen years. She began with poetry, and expanded into the field of creative writing. Despite the fact that creative writing is her main focus, she has also expanded into non-fiction writing. |
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Barefoot-style Shoe Buying Guide: EXCLUSIVE REPORT | by Nicholas Pang Feb. 06, 2012 | Free! | 938 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Publishing content and applications for the Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle, and MobiPocket mobile platforms. |
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To The Point, Drupal 7 | by IFS Harrison Feb. 06, 2012 | $2.99 | 7151 words | Sample 20% |
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The Nodes by Sign and House | by Michelle Falis Feb. 06, 2012 | $7.97 | 33256 words | Sample 10% |
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My Unexpected Elven Ally | by Chrissy Wissler Feb. 06, 2012 | $0.99 | 9225 words | Sample 20% |
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Product To Retail | by Kevin Rennie Feb. 06, 2012 | $12.99 | 14884 words | Sample 5% |
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Rosa Parks's Magic Farm Adventures | by UrbaneBooksPublishing Feb. 06, 2012 | $9.99 | 8175 words | Sample 10% |
| Author bio: Author and publisher of various books which you can find at http://urbanbookspublishing.blogspot.com, http://shopnowshop.tripod.com and http://justpublished4you.blogspot.com http://poetrybusinessblog.blogspot.com |
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Left Behind | by Jayton Young Feb. 06, 2012 | $4.99 | 51465 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: I've been thinking up stories since I was in high school, and when I mentioned in passing the idea of writing a book, my oldest son really got into it, encouraging me. Then he pulled in my daughter and youngest son to start bugging me, telling me I should really do it. I published my short stories as practice as I am working on two thrillers that will have a lot more detail. I've always enjoyed writing, and I'm hoping people will enjoy my works. |
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Mark of the Wolf | by T. L. Shreffler Feb. 06, 2012 | $0.99 | 68315 words | Sample 20% |
| Author bio: T. L. Shreffler lives in Los Angeles, CA. She loves diversity, fantasy, romance, iced tea, long walks, philosophy, and thrift store shopping. She currently holds a BA in English and her poetry has been published consecutively in Eclipse: A Literary Journal and The Northridge Review. She is the author of several YA Fantasy books (Cat's Eye, The Wanderer, The Winding Way) and Paranormal Romance (Mark of the Wolf, Blood of the Wolf.) She also has a published poetry collection, Bound by Light. |
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A Treatise On Salvation | by Troy Roberts Feb. 06, 2012 | $0.99 | 8537 words | Sample 20% |
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Swords and Scimitars: A Fantasy Short Story | by Cate Rowan Feb. 06, 2012 | $0.99 | 7688 words | Sample 15% |
| Author bio: Cate Rowan has washed laundry in a crocodile-infested African lake, parasailed over Cabo, had monkeys poop in her hair, and swum with dolphins, but her best adventures are her story worlds. Her lush fantasy romances about magic, danger and passion in faraway realms have won more than thirty awards. Her debut novel, Kismet's Kiss, was a two-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® finalist. Cate credits her favorite childhood authors—a list that includes J.R.R. Tolkien, Guy Gavriel Kay, Anne McCaffrey, Nora Roberts, Ursula K. Le Guin, James Herriot, and C.S. Lewis—for her love of fiction, great characters, and a rich imagination. She also thanks her family for forgiving all those times she brought a novel to dinner. |
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