This Week’s Five Favorite Indie eBooks deliver heart-pounding action, sweeping romance, and unforgettable characters. From interdimensional battles and small-town longing to gritty investigations and dangerous royal intrigues, each story offers its own brand of magic. Whether you’re in the mood for high-stakes heroics, slow-burn tension, or a love that defies all odds, these indie standouts are ready to sweep you away.
The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews
She planned another routine mission—survival was never guaranteed. Talent operative Adaline “Ada” enters dangerous dimensional gates to collect resources that could save Earth from an interdimensional invasion. But when a mission goes wrong, she’s trapped in a twisting alien labyrinth with only a scared German Shepherd named Bear to trust. Every step pulls her deeper into secrets that could change the war—and her life. Perfect for fans of high-stakes sci-fi adventure, fierce heroines, and stories where grit and heart matter as much as magic.
What Readers Are Saying: “I love all of Ilona Andrews work… This one is a roller coaster of events detailing how humanity coped and excelled after a catastrophic global event. ” – AALB, B&N Reviewer
Rockets’ Red Glare by Dick Lochte, William Webster
He’s tracking killers on a deadline and the Fourth of July is coming fast. After a deadly sniper attack in Wyoming’s Wind River backcountry, Tribal Police Deputy Sage Mendiluze and his Australian shepherd, Peak, barely escape an IED blast. The trail points to two ruthless perpetrators whose attacks on America’s national parks are escalating. Recruited by a federal task force and partnered with Special Agent Maggie Comstock, Sage races to stop the killers before they strike again. Perfect for fans of Jack Reacher, Joe Pickett, and action-packed thrillers with rugged heroes, loyal dogs, and high-stakes showdowns.
What people are saying: “If you are a lover of thrillers, suspense, mystery, crime fiction, etc., you need to read Rockets’ Red Glare. I can’t wait for the next book with Sage and Peak!”— KarensLibrary4, B&N Reviewer
Luck of the Devil by Denise Grover Swank
She gave up drinking the day her mother died. Now she has to stay sober long enough to prove it was murder. Former detective Harper Adams is only days into sobriety when she discovers her mother’s fatal “accident” was anything but. Partnering with crime boss James Malcolm may be reckless, but he has the power to uncover the truth. As Harper follows a trail of secrets that powerful people will kill to protect, every step brings her closer to danger. Luck of the Devil is perfect if you love gritty thrillers, complex heroines, and stories where justice comes with a cost.
What people are saying: “Thank you, Mimi Matthews, for gifting us with such a rich world, one that entertains, moves, and makes us think about the world around us.” – bookish.helen, B&N Reviewer
Honky Tonk Cowboy by Maggie Shayne
He never felt like he truly belonged, but she sees the man he really is. Ethan “Bubba” Brand was taken in by the legendary Texas Brand family as a baby, yet his outlaw blood keeps him from believing he deserves their love—or anyone else’s. Life on the road playing honky tonks feels safer than staying home, until Lily walks into his life and turns his world upside down. She’s off limits, family by marriage, and far too good for him… or so he thinks. When trouble from his past threatens everything, Ethan will have to decide if love is worth the risk. Heart, heat, and small-town loyalty collide in Honky Tonk Cowboy.
What people are saying: “A love story with heart-searching and a dash of danger.” – heyerfan1, B&N Reviewer
Bartered by the Shadow Prince by Genevieve Jack
He swore to give her peace, but fate demands he return to war. After centuries of sacrifice, the Shadow Prince has come home to crown Eloise and claim his throne, only to find his brother sitting on it. Choosing love over power, he steps aside, determined to protect her from more bloodshed. But when Eloise disappears, the vow of peace shatters. To save her, he must embrace the ruthless warrior she fell in love with and face the darkness that once defined him. Bartered by the Shadow Prince is a raging mix of dangerous magic, fierce devotion, and high-stakes passion.
What people are saying: Another well-written installment in this dark fantasy series that grabs you and doesn’t let go.
