SOME OF THE SELF PUBLISHED NOVELS I READ AND ENJOYED plus SOME I WANT TO READ
Similarly to my reading of western-esque and cowboy fiction (think Lori Copeland stylings), I also had a phase of reading quite a few independent or self published novels. I always love having a chance to spotlight books that don’t come with loads of promotion and a larger publisher. This is why we’re looking at some of the self published novels I’ve read (and ones I’d like to).
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SELF PUBLISHED NOVELS I’VE READ AND WANT TO READ
THE BRIDGE, LISA TAWN BERGREN (SELF PUBLISHED)
This one was first published by a publishing house and was re-published by the author. Despite its bittersweet plot, I do want to read this one. Goodreads
ROOM AT THE TOP, KRISTEN BILLERBECK (SELF PUBLISHED)
I’ve read something by Billerbeck, but it’s bene a long time. This one I’ve have on my shelf for a while. Now I just need to read it. Goodreads
TO GET TO YOU, JOANNE BISCHOF (SELF PUBLISHED)
Another one I read a long time ago but remember finding it a good read. It’s from the perspective of the male lead which is different but it’s still a solid read. Goodreads
OVER EASY, PAMELA FORD (SELF PUBLISHED)
I read about this one a while back or found it from another book list. Either way, it did sound cute. Goodreads
UNTIL I KNEW MYSELF, TAMMY L. GRAY (SELF PUBLISHED)
Another one I did read! It’s been a minute but Tammy tends to write solid and emotional novels. Goodreads
KATIE PARKER PRODUCTIONS, JENNY B. JONES (SELF PUBLISHED)
Jenny always writes charming and cute stories. Despite these novels being out for years and having first been published by a publishing house, they’re now published by the author, and those are the copies I own. Goodreads
IT HAPPENED AT CHRISTMAS, CHRISTIN KRUMM (SELF PUBLISHED)
A Christmas novel, yes, but this one is one of my favorites and I really don’t think it gets enough attention. Goodreads
SCOTSMAN IN THE STACKS, ALANA OXFORD (INDIE)
From what I can tell this one is an Independent publishing house. Still, the idea sounds cute, following a love story. Goodreads
AS EASY AS RIDING A BIKE, BELL RENSHAW (SELF PUBLISHED)
Bell’s novels are insanely sweet. I enjoy all of her novels, including the two Christmas novels I’ve read from her. Goodreads
ALL THIS TIME, MELISSA TAGG (SELF PUBLISHED)
Most of the novels I’ve read by Melissa, but All This Time is one she published along with anything she’s currently publishing right now. Goodreads
TAKE A CHANCE ON ME, BECKY WADE (SELF PUBLISHED)
The launch of Becky’s Bradford Sister series, this novella is quite charming though the full length novels in this series are traditionally published. Goodreads
MY PHONY VALENTINE, COURTNEY WALSH (SELF PUBLISHED)
A recent release from Courtney, this sounds like an ideal greeting card novel with the promise of more stories to come in the series. Goodreads
MONTANA FIRE SERIES, SUSAN MAY WARREN (SELF PUBLISHED)
Despite liking everything I’ve read by Susan, I’d like to read this trilogy. They sound like great reads. Goodreads
Have you read anything by any of these authors? Would you? Have you seen any around? Comment all of your comments below.
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I’ve read Warren’s and Tagg’s and have a few others on my TBR.
Mellissa and Susan always write great novels! Always such lovely reading. :)
These all look like such fun reads. :)
I’ve only read two on your list, and a couple others have been on my TBR for a long time now (Until I Knew Myself, All This Time, To Get to You). However, the top indie books on my list that I want to read are That Fine Line by Cindy Steel, It Will Be Forever by Jennifer Rodewald, Her Stand-In Cowboy by Crystal Walton, and The Nabob’s Daughter by Jess Heileman. Picking out those few indies made me realize how many are on my TBR. Hopefully, I read a sizeable amount this year.
SO many are loving Cindy’s books now. I see them featured on Instagram and other places and I’m really curious about reading them. I’m always all for discovering some great new reads, so I’m hoping I can read some you mention at some point AND I hope you enjoy those on your TBR stack. :)
I’ve read several of Warren’s books published through Revell. I’m sure I would love anything she writes, no matter how it’s published!
I have too, Lisa! They’re always great reads and like you, I’m sure her self published novels are memorable. :)
I’ve only read 1 Becky Wade book, but really enjoyed it. I hope enjoy this one.
I hope you do too, Deanna! If you do, let me know what you think. :)
I *loved* My Phony Valentine and the Montana Fire series (book 3 is my fave and I re-read it regularly!)
I have Joanne Bischof, Becky Wade, and Melissa Tagg’s books on my TBR.
Hope you enjoy those you have on your TBR, and YAY for My Phony Valentine. I hear great things so I need to snag a copy. :)
I have read seven of these authors. I have Joanne Bischof on my TBR and will be reading The Lady and the Lionheart by her this month. Great list!
FUN! Hope you enjoy The Lady and the Lionheart. Let me know what you think when you do. It’s been a long time, but when I read it, I did love the book. :)
I hope you enjoy the ones of these you haven’t read yet!
Thanks! I hope so too, Jo.
I’ve only read It Happened at Christmas, but it was just ok for me. I think I’d read another book that was similar, so it was probably wrong book, wrong time for me. I have read another book by Walsh, her recent Christmas one, and I adored that one!
Totally understand the wrong book, wrong time mentality, Dedra. Some books just aren’t great, but oftentimes I assume it’s a “me” thing especially if the book has lots of praise. :) Glad to know you enjoyed Walsh’s Christmas book. That’s another one I need to read!