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This Week’s Five Favorite Indie eBooks

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May 7, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Action-packed or brimming with desire, this week’s five favorite indie eBooks are ahead of the trend and worth every spot on your TBR. Explore these standouts and discover even more of the buzziest eBooks out today, where these bestsellers and more are all under $10!

Silverleaf

eBook $4.99 | $6.99

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Silverleaf by Kellie Coates Gilbert

Ten years ago Melanie Haverly walked away from Silverleaf, from the powerful Kentucky horse-farm family behind it, and from everything she thought was holding her back. Now with two teenagers and nowhere else to turn, she drives back through those gates hoping the family she hurt still has room for her. What waits inside the grand house and rolling pastures surprises her completely. Second chances, old wounds that still need tending, and the humbling reminder that family is still the place where broken hearts begin to mend. Kellie Coates Gilbert’s world of Kentucky thoroughbred racing provides the most gorgeous backdrop imaginable for a story about love, pride, and the long road back home. Fans of Robyn Carr and Susan Wiggs will want to settle in for every beautiful, heartwarming page of Silverleaf, the kind of family saga that reminds you exactly what matters most!

What People Are Saying: “If you like a great series like I do, then do yourself a favor and grab Silverleaf, the first book of the Kentucky Silverleaf Series. They appear to be coming out in quick succession so you won’t have to wait long in between books.” – inkslngr, B&N Reviewer

My Pigeon Familiar: A humorous cozy fantasy

eBook $2.99 | $6.99

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My Pigeon Familiar by Bridget E. Baker

Minerva Lucent has spent her whole life chasing one dream, becoming a guardian and defending NYC from the demonic threat, just like her late father. When a rare opening lands in her lap she blows her entire savings on an exotic fire lizard egg, ready to bond her perfect familiar and seal the deal. Instead she ends up bonded to a pigeon named Giggles who refuses to stay in her cage and has absolutely no idea how embarrassing she is. This wildly charming supernatural world is packed with misfits, misfires, vampires, shifters, and more! Publishers Weekly calls it delightfully entrancing and readers who love character-driven urban fantasy with heart, humor, and a flying rat who steals every scene will absolutely adore My Pigeon Familiar. 

What People Are Saying: “Very delightful and entertaining book! A fun urban fantasy and paranormal story about 6 magical misfit friends who are perfect for each other! I couldn’t get enough of their antics and their close-knit friendship.” – JulieC, B&N Reviewer

Voyage of the Defiance

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Voyage of Defiance by S.E. Smith

Sixteen year old Makayla Summerlin’s life with her drug-addled mom and her mom’s skeezy boyfriend is hard, really hard. But it is hers and it is all she knows. When she gets completely uprooted and dumped with a grandfather she barely remembers, the only thing that makes any sense is her grandfather’s sailboat sitting at the dock like an open invitation. Makayla sets sail with an unintended passenger and launches herself into a journey around the coast of Florida that challenges everything she has ever believed about who she is and what she is capable of. Vivid and full of propulsive energy, this 2016 Gold Wishing Shelf Award finalist proves Smith at her most compelling, crafting a young heroine worth rooting for from the very first wave. Voyage of Defiance is perfect for readers who love coming of age stories packed with grit, heart, and open water adventure.

What People Are Saying: “I think if you like adventure stories with drama and some tears this is an excellent book for you. Enjoy!” – SonyK, B&N Reviewer

Ashes and Honor: A Christian Romantic Suspense Novel

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Ashes and Honor by Kayla Lowe

Captain Eli Grant has spent years burying the pain of losing his wife to a fire he could not stop, and the last thing he needs is another blaze pulling him back into the darkness. When a string of suspicious fires rocks Glory, Tennessee, he finds himself working alongside Dani Rivers, a brilliant arson investigator carrying secrets every bit as heavy as his own. Chasing the flames toward the truth, these two burned hearts discover something neither of them planned for or feels ready to handle. This Christian romantic suspense is a story that proves some fires reveal exactly what has been burning inside all along. Slow burn romance grounded in faith, resilience, and second chances, Ashes and Honor should be your next meaningful read.

What People Are Saying: “Action‑packed yet heartfelt, this story reminds us that faith lights the way through fire.” – Shuvai, B&N Reviewer

Under a Fallen Sun

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Under a Fallen Sun by Jon Coon

Paige sets out on a spring break road trip to find her missing brother and ends up stranded in Travis, West Texas. A town that nobody seems to have left in a very long time. A mysterious energy barrier traps every visitor inside, signs of violent struggle mark every building, and the few surviving residents have changed in ways that defy explanation. When Paige and her friends come face to face with an adversary from across the stars, a simple road trip transforms into a desperate fight for the entire human race. Under a Fallen Sun is a science fiction thriller from bestselling author John Coon that explores what it means to be human in a universe where we’re no longer alone.

What People Are Saying: “Fast-paced action and a wonderful storyline, this book is an awesome book! I was captivated by the story and add in all of the twists and turns that make this an especially intriguing and captivating story, I was totally unable to put the book down.” – Thebookdevourer, B&N Reviewer

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