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This Week’s Five Favorite Indie eBooks

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November 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM

This week’s roundup features five favorite indie eBooks that readers can’t stop talking about! From tender small-town romances to sweeping historical adventures, all five are on sale now as part of our Books to Spark a Conversation sale. These stories will inspire, connect, and stay with you long after the last page.

Devil's Island: a gripping historical adventure thriller set in Ireland at the time of the Spanish Armada

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Devil’s Island by C.R. Dempsey

Francisco Butero washes ashore in Ireland after the Spanish Armada’s fall and must fight for survival at every turn. He faces English soldiers, warring clans, and the brutal elements, yet his heart drives him toward home. The unforgiving land tests his courage and loyalty while enemies hunt him without mercy. Still, every obstacle sharpens his resolve to return to Spain and reunite with his family. Readers will feel every clash of swords and pulse of danger in this gripping tale. Step into history and experience the courage and heart of Devil’s Island.

What Readers Are Saying: “I love C.R.Dempsey’s books and hope for a lot more. The amount of research done is amazing and makes everything seem very real.” – Aria96, B&N Reviewer

The Keeper of Stories

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The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page

Janice, a quiet cleaner with a gift for listening, gathers the stories of everyone she meets. From grieving widows to eccentric neighbors, she learns that every life holds secrets worth sharing. But when her newest client, the sharp and curious Mrs. B, insists on hearing her story, Janice’s tidy world begins to unravel. Through humor and heart, hidden truths finally come to light. The Keeper of Stories is tender, witty, and unforgettable. It’s easy to see why readers around the world have fallen in love with this charming, uplifting debut novel.

What people are saying: “Engrossing, fun, likable lead character. Very colorful. Different…  I think it’s on par with “ The Maid” and reads about the same. Loved it.” – Slefeve1234, B&N Reviewer

Off-Limits Love

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Off-Limits Love by Kay Lyons

Finn Blackwell prefers solitude, his farm, and a life free from complications. Makayla Jensen juggles single motherhood, family duty, and zero time for love. But when their paths cross, friendship sparks into something neither can ignore. As old wounds and past fears resurface, both must decide if love is worth the risk. Heartfelt, tender, and full of small-town charm, Off-Limits Love is the perfect read for anyone who believes in second chances.

What people are saying: Sweet, emotional and angsty, friends–to-lovers contemporary romance you don’t want to miss!

Running With The Wind: A tale of courage, love and survival aboard the Mayflower

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Running With the Wind by Dionne Hayes

Jedediah Trelawney hides a dangerous secret aboard the Mayflower, where survival demands grit and courage. As illness spreads and tempers flare, he finds purpose in medicine and love in the kind-hearted Desire Minter. But when a ruthless rival threatens to expose his past, Jed must fight for his future and his life. Gripping, heartfelt, and rich with historical detail, Running with the Wind is a voyage readers won’t soon forget.

What people are saying: “The characters were realistic as were their adventures. Plenty of action and intrigue on this small ship. I hope this will turn into a series of historical books.” – JaneW cassiesbooks, B&N Reviewer

Hungry: The Inspiring Tale of Three Donner Party Survivors

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Hungry by B.E. Baker

Hungry retells the infamous Donner Party tragedy through the eyes of the women who endured it—Mary Ann Graves, Peggy Breen, and Virginia Reed. As hunger, grief, and blizzards close in, their courage and faith are tested beyond measure. Riveting, haunting, and beautifully written, this novel reclaims a dark chapter of history with the unflinching strength of the women who survived it.

What people are saying: “Yes, this book about the Donner party is inspiring, and poignant, and awful, and wonderful…  You need to read this book!” – Branalyn D, B&N Reviewer

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