Get ready to discover some of the most anticipated indie book releases of July 2025! This month’s lineup features gripping thrillers, steamy romances, and captivating fantasies from standout indie authors you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re into high-stakes suspense, heartfelt love stories, or adventurous new series, these fresh titles promise something for every reader’s taste.
Huckleberry Hill by Emma Slate
When her fiancé walks out because she can’t have children, she escapes to her family’s Idaho ranch to heal. What she doesn’t expect is Declan Brewer—the rugged, irresistible new ranch hand who looks just as good on a horse as he does on his Harley.
Their chemistry is undeniable, and one stolen moment ignites something neither can resist. But behind the heat and laughter, she hides a painful truth that could change everything.
Huckleberry Hill by Emma Slate is a sizzling cowboy biker romance about second chances, heartbreak, and finding love when you least expect it.
Available July 1, 2025
The Winds of Fate by S.M. Stirling
Artorius and his team thought they had reshaped history for the better—until they discover a rival power has time-traveled to the ancient world with their own dangerous agenda. Chinese operatives have arrived in 165 CE, armed with advanced technology that threatens to upend the future and rewrite history in devastating ways.
Now, Artorius must race against time to prevent a clash between empires that could trigger nuclear war centuries ahead of schedule. With loyalties tested and alliances shifting, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
The Winds of Fate by S.M. Stirling is a gripping sci-fi adventure where history, power, and destiny collide.
Available July 1, 2025
Endgame: A Psychic Visions Novel by Dale Mayer
Tandy always regretted not being able to help her siblings—but when her young half-siblings with special needs need care, she’s determined not to fail them. The twins live in their own silent world, and Tandy has no idea how to reach them.
FBI agent Keller, navigating his evolving psychic abilities, is pulled into a case unlike any he’s seen before. When his path collides with Tandy’s, they uncover a mystery far more dangerous—and personal—than either expected.
Endgame by Dale Mayer is a gripping blend of suspense, psychic intrigue, and emotional stakes from the bestselling Psychic Visions series.
Available July 8, 2025
Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice
After a brutal betrayal, only three members of the elite Ghost Ops unit survived—and they’ve vanished without a trace. But brilliant scientist Dr. Catherine Young has a unique gift that leads her straight to The Haven, their hidden sanctuary.
Tom “Mac” McEnroe doesn’t believe for a second that Catherine’s arrival is pure coincidence, no matter how innocent she seems. Yet her touch reveals more than secrets—sparking an undeniable attraction that neither of them can ignore.
Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice is a sizzling, action-packed romantic suspense where trust is hard to earn and desire is impossible to resist.
Available July 8, 2025
Running Hott by Serena Bell
Rhys Hott is a cutthroat New York divorce lawyer who avoids love like the plague—until his grandfather’s will forces him to moonlight as a wedding planner. His first client? Eden Becker, the sunshiney optimist whose divorce he handled years ago.
When Eden’s new fiancé leaves her at the altar, Rhys becomes her getaway driver on an unexpected road trip. Between their fiery banter, wild attraction, and plenty of unresolved feelings, staying away from each other gets harder by the mile.
Running Hott by Serena Bell is a steamy, grumpy-sunshine, enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy full of heart, heat, and hilarious detours.
Available July 14, 2025
Penn: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel by Sawyer Bennett
Penn Navarro is a hockey legend—unstoppable on the ice, untouchable off it. But no amount of wins can quiet the demons from his past. He’s spent years keeping his distance, convinced that shutting people out is the only way to survive.
Then Mila Brennan shows up, the one person who knows the truth he’s tried to bury. Her arrival brings danger, old wounds, and the reminder that some mistakes never stay hidden.
Penn by Sawyer Bennett is a steamy, emotional sports romance about second chances, buried secrets, and the risks we take for love.
Available July 15, 2025
The Reluctant Flirt (NOOK Special Edition) by Jennifer Probst
After finding out her husband cheated, Sierra Lourde escapes to New York for wine, one reckless night, and no regrets. A charming stranger offers the perfect distraction—until she bolts the next morning without looking back.
Fast forward to her new life as the proud owner of Flirt, a trendy boutique in the Outer Banks, where everything is finally on track. That is, until Kane Masterson, the mystery man from her past, shows up as the developer threatening to demolish her shop.
In The Reluctant Flirt, sparks fly, sarcasm turns to sizzling chemistry, and second chances prove impossible to ignore. This NOOK Special Edition includes a bonus epilogue, playlist, and a letter from Jennifer Probst to readers.
Available July 15, 2025
State of Retribution by Marie Force
The First Family’s Easter celebration takes a terrifying turn when a security threat sends them into lockdown. While President Nick Cappuano scrambles for answers, First Lady Samantha Cappuano is desperate to find out where her children have been taken.
At the same time, Sam’s team at the Metropolitan Police is investigating a string of murders with no clear motive, and the clues point to a far more disturbing plot. With her own reputation under attack and danger closing in, Sam must connect the dots before the next strike hits too close to home.
State of Retribution by Marie Force is a gripping political thriller full of twists, tension, and explosive stakes. Perfect for fans of high-powered drama and smart, relentless heroines.
DarkBright by Ty Hutchinson
FBI Agent Abby Kane is sent to investigate when a woman stumbles out of the mountains, barely alive, whispering only one word—DarkBright. Following the trail into the wilderness, Abby vanishes without a trace.
She wakes in a strange, sterile compound where surveillance is constant, and everyone insists they’re living in utopia. But no one can explain why she’s there, or what DarkBright really means.
DarkBright by Ty Hutchinson is a fast-paced, chilling thriller where smiles hide secrets, and questioning the truth could be deadly.
Available July 26, 2025
Shattered Truth by Barbara Freethy
When a whistleblower is murdered moments before their secret meeting, investigative journalist Haley Kenton finds herself the FBI’s top suspect. Caught on surveillance near the crime scene, she’s hiding something—and FBI Special Agent Matt Lawson is determined to find out what.
But as bodies fall and the truth grows more dangerous, Matt realizes Haley may be the only one who can expose what’s really going on. Trust is in short supply, but their uneasy alliance may be their only shot at survival.
Shattered Truth by Barbara Freethy delivers gripping romantic suspense, packed with danger, slow-burn chemistry, and twists that will keep you guessing.
Available July 29, 2025
This summer is shaping up to be an exciting month for readers with these anticipated indie book releases of July 2025. Be sure to add these titles to your TBR and support indie authors who are bringing fresh voices and unforgettable stories to the page.
Stay tuned for next month’s roundup of the best new indie books you won’t want to miss!
