The Anticipated Indie Book Releases of September 2025 are here, bringing a mix of fantasy, romance, thrillers, and heartwarming stories. From epic battles and dangerous secrets to sizzling second-chance love and small-town intrigue, there’s something for every reader.
Get ready to mark your TBR because these indie titles are not to be missed!
A Storm in Every Heart by Kate King
Enemies, lovers, or something dangerously in between? A century after siren Odessa Ashwater saved Prince Kastian from drowning, their once-fated love has curdled into bitter animosity. Kastian hides his pain behind an unshakable facade, but Odessa’s allure is the one weakness he cannot resist. When a deadly engagement places her in mortal peril, only Kastian can keep her from being pulled under. Blending fierce romance, courtly intrigue, and high-stakes fantasy, A Storm in Every Heart is a spellbinding tale of love, betrayal, and destiny.
Available September 1, 2025
Thaw of Spring by Rebecca Zanetti
In Knife’s Edge, Alaska, danger runs as deep as the rivers—and love burns just as fiercely. Christian Osprey came home from war determined to live alone. But he can’t stay away from Amka Amaruq, the resilient tavern owner caught in an engagement she doesn’t want. When a threat puts Amka in the crosshairs, Christian’s protective instincts ignite, pulling them closer than either intended. Survival in the frozen wilderness means facing danger head-on, but the greatest risk may be surrendering their guarded hearts. Rugged, romantic, and suspenseful, Thaw of Spring will keep readers hooked until the last page.
Available September 2, 2025
Broken Dream by Helen Hardt
Haunted by tragedy, Dr. Jason Lansing has closed himself off from everything—until Angie Simpson walks into his classroom. Angie is determined to prove herself in med school, but her quiet strength sparks something in Jason he thought he’d lost forever. Their attraction is undeniable, but secrets and forbidden lines threaten to tear them apart. Broken Dream is a love story about healing, hope, and risking it all for a second chance.
Available September 2, 2025
Cut Off From Sky and Earth by Melissa F. Miller
Emily Rose retreats to a remote cabin to finish her feminist fairytale retelling, but the isolation quickly turns sinister. Haunted by the unsolved murder of her college roommate, she meets Alex, a woman harboring dangerous secrets—including one that could shatter Emily’s marriage. A brutal storm traps them together as unnerving incidents escalate: a smashed phone, slashed tires, and a shadow in the woods. As past trauma collides with present danger, Emily must confront the memories she’s long buried to survive. Interwoven with excerpts from her book-in-progress, Cut Off From Sky and Earth is perfect for readers of psychological suspense, feminist thrillers, and literary mysteries with a dark fairytale edge.
Available September 2, 2025
The Assassin’s Skill by Scott Marlowe
The Holy Knights of Warding hold power that reaches far beyond their sanctimonious facade, tightening their grip on Alchester. To stop them, the infamous Assassin Without a Name must navigate a web of intrigue where every move could be his last. Unlikely allies gather at his side—thieves, scientists, death priests, and even King’s inspectors—each with motives as shadowy as the city streets. Treachery lurks in every corner, and the Warder Primus’s plans threaten to reshape the realm itself. With Alchester’s fate hanging in the balance, only a master of deception and steel can turn the tide. With treachery and ancient secrets lurking around every corner, only an assassin’s skill can navigate the perilous game of power threatening to consume them all.
Available September 16, 2025
A Ruin, Great and Free by Cadwell Turnbull
Nearly two years after the anti-monster riots, the hidden settlement of Moon has carved out a fragile peace. But as monsters are hunted across the world, even secret sanctuaries feel the weight of fear and hatred closing in. Over the course of three tense days, Moon becomes the target of enemies both mortal and divine: the relentless Black Hand, the fanatical Cult of the Zsouvox, and gods whose arrival could unravel the universe itself. As war threatens to consume them, the inhabitants must decide whether to fight for survival or risk everything for freedom. A Ruin, Great and Free is the breathtaking conclusion to Cadwell Turnbull’s Convergence Saga.
Available September 16, 2025
Murder on the Medina by Bruce Hammack
When PI Fen Maguire discovers a body tangled in the roots of the Medina River, his instincts as a former sheriff won’t let him walk away. What first looks like a drowning quickly turns into murder—and then a second victim surfaces, the daughter of a powerful county commissioner. Even with a suspect in custody, Fen senses the truth is far murkier than the river itself. Drawn into a web of small-town secrets and political pressure, he must unravel a deadly deception before the real killer strikes again. Murder on the Medina delivers page-turning suspense in a clean mystery perfect for fans who want all the intrigue without the graphic content.
Available September 18, 2025
California Love Songs by Bella Andre and Nicky Arden
Rock star Damien Davenport has spent fifteen years thrilling sold-out crowds, but lately the spotlight feels empty. All he really wants is quiet time in Carmel-by-the-Sea—and to reconnect with his best friend, Crystal Lopez. Crystal has built a thriving party-planning business, but when she helps organize one of Damien’s shows, her old high school crush resurfaces with a vengeance. Neither of them expected their friendship to spark into something undeniable, but resisting proves impossible. Now Damien must decide if love can shine brighter than fame, and Crystal must believe she belongs in his world. California Love Songs is a heartfelt, sexy romance in the bestselling Davenport series—perfect for fans of friends-to-lovers stories filled with passion and charm.
The Primal of Blood and Bone by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Poppy was never meant to awaken, yet her rise stirs ancient powers and transforms Casteel and Kieran in ways even the Fates could not foresee. The Blood Crown may have fallen, but a far greater danger has returned—the Great Conspirator, a Primal of Death, whose power threatens the mortal realm. To stop him, Poppy and her allies must navigate a world where every choice could unravel all they have fought for. Gods with blood-soaked secrets awaken alongside them, testing loyalties and bonds at every turn. Fierce, epic, and filled with heart-stopping peril, Primal of Blood and Bone is a high-stakes fantasy where destiny, love, and survival are tested at every turn.
Available September 23, 2025
The Wolf by J. Kenner
Leo Grimm has always been relentless—whether in business, pleasure, or the secrets buried in his family’s name. Ruby Ryder is the one obsession he could never forget, the woman who slipped through his grasp years ago. Now she’s back, hunted by a dangerous enemy, and Leo is determined she won’t escape again. Protection comes at a price: her trust, her surrender, her heart. As their attraction ignites, Ruby discovers that the true danger isn’t the one chasing her—it’s the man who left scars that never healed. Dark, obsessive, and sinfully addictive, The Wolf is a second-chance billionaire romance where passion and danger burn bright and bold.
Available September 23, 2025
These September releases showcase the creativity and talent of indie authors at their best. Whether you’re craving suspense, romance, or fantasy adventure, there’s a story here for you. Dive in and discover your next unforgettable read!
