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This Week’s Five Favorite Indie eBooks

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October 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM

Discover this week’s five favorite indie eBooks, each offering an unforgettable escape into adventure, romance, and mystery. From heart-pounding thrillers to slow-burn love stories and classic whodunits, these new releases deliver something for every reader.

Get ready to fall into stories that keep you turning the pages long past bedtime.

Escaped: Shadows Landing: The Townsends #5

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Escape by Kathleen Brooks

When Forrest Townsend travels to the Amazon, his only goal is to test his new water filtration system. However, danger quickly turns his mission into a fight for survival. At the same time, Jordana Alves is captured while searching for a rare medicinal vine. Her daring escape leads her straight into Forrest’s path, forcing them to depend on each other to survive. Together, they must face ruthless enemies and a jungle full of danger before it’s too late. Readers who crave high-stakes adventure and romantic tension — think Romancing the Stone! — will be captivated by Escaped.

What Readers Are Saying: “Another excellent book in the Townsend series! lots of action and fun from Shadows Landing!” – Sltaylor70, B&N Reviewer

If You Were Mine

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If You Were Mine by Carrie Ann Ryan

Dorian swore he’d protect his best friend’s little sister. But Harper was never supposed to tempt him like this. In their small town, every glance feels dangerous and every touch feels forbidden. He hides from his guilt in a secluded cabin, yet Harper refuses to let him stay lost. As old wounds resurface, their connection deepens into something neither can deny. One kiss shatters the boundaries they’ve both fought to keep. If You Were Mine is perfect for fans of emotional, slow-burn small-town romances.

What people are saying: “If you love emotionally charged, slow-burn romances that tug at every heartstring and leave you a little breathless, If You Were Mine is a must-read. It’s raw, beautifully written, and unforgettable.” – Shel_1985, B&N Reviewer

Dead Lock: A Michael Flint Novel

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Dead Lock by Diane Capri

When billionaire Jason Fisher learns his long-lost siblings might still be alive, he calls in investigator Michael Flint. Decades of false leads and buried secrets can’t hide the truth forever. But when the hunt exposes a rival tycoon’s deadly network, Flint finds himself in the crosshairs. From Kentucky to Havana, every clue draws him closer to a shocking conspiracy. The line between justice and vengeance blurs as time runs out. Gripping, relentless, and full of twists, Dead Lock delivers a thriller experience that readers won’t forget.

What people are saying: “This book is very fast paced and you won’t be able to put it down!” – 1IrishEyes430, B&N Reviewer

Just Visiting This Planet, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-First Century: Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin from Omniscia

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Just Visiting This Planet by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Curious minds will love this cosmic adventure from Neil deGrasse Tyson, where science meets imagination among the stars. Guided by the witty space traveler Merlin, readers explore questions about black holes, moons, and the mysteries of time itself. Each answer shines with humor, wonder, and clarity that makes the vast universe feel close to home. Tyson blends storytelling with science in ways that inspire and delight. You’ll see the cosmos with new eyes.

What people are saying: Lively and entertaining, Just Visiting This Planet is an indispensable guidebook to the universe.

Murder on the S.S. Cleopatra: Luxury, lies, and murder on the Nile

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Murder on the S.S. Cleopatra by Sara Rosett 

Step aboard the S.S. Cleopatra for a journey filled with glamour, secrets, and danger on the Nile. When a passenger is found dead, adventure-loving Blix Windway must unravel the truth before the killer strikes again. Each suspect hides something, and every elegant evening hides new tension. Between ancient temples and glittering waters, nothing is as it seems. With wit, charm, and clever deduction, Blix proves no mystery can outmatch her. Fans of Agatha Christie will love solving the puzzle in Murder on the S.S. Cleopatra.

What people are saying: This classic whodunit is the second book in the 1920s Lady Traveler in Egypt series from USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett!

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