This Week’s Five Favorite Indie eBooks

 

This week, B&N Press brings you indie favorites that pull you into worlds where every turn holds a surprise, and unexpected alliances keep you guessing. From covert missions to unexpected betrayals, these stories promise a reading experience that will linger long after the final page.

 

Merlin’s Tour of the Universe, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-First Century by Neil deGrasse Tyson

#1 New York Times bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson invites readers on an entertaining, eye-opening tour of the universe!

Guided by Merlin, a wise (and witty) visitor from the Andromeda Galaxy, readers explore the cosmos through answers to popular questions posed by both kids and adults. Along the way, Merlin recounts playful encounters with science icons like da Vinci, Newton, and Einstein, blending authentic science with humor, rhyme, and even cartoons to clarify the mysteries of gravity, light, space, and time.

Merlin’s Tour of the Universe is perfect for anyone curious about how the cosmos truly works.

What people are saying: “Neil’s first book, re-edited with new content and illustrations. Answers to all your questions about the Earth, the Sun, the Moon and the whole Universe. Great, fascinating stuff and written with Neil’s usual flair and humor.” – Science Fan, B&N Reviewer

 

Dark Heart by Donna Grant

Deep passion. Dark betrayal.

Once, she was my world—the only one I loved. But everything was ripped away, including my freedom. Driven by vengeance, I plotted every move until the day I finally captured her.

Now, the line between love and hate blurs, and where I once sought revenge, I crave the passion we shared. But her capture has set dangerous events in motion, leaving us surrounded by enemies. Our only chance lies in each other—and the love that once united us—as we uncover buried truths that will change everything.

From bestselling author Donna Grant comes a gripping tale of second chances, love, and forgiveness in her Elven Kingdoms series.

What people are saying: “Absolutely Fantastic. Another great book from Donna Grant. It is Action packed and the storyline is packed with mystery. I cannot wait for the next book” – MelvenaAsa, B&N Reviewer

 

Cranberries & Criminals by Lucinda Race

Welcome to Pembroke Cove, where witches and murders are multiplying!

Bookstore owner and budding witch Lily Michaels is already juggling her magical training, a snarky talking cat, and wedding plans. So entering Pembroke Cove’s amateur baking contest might be a recipe for disaster—especially since Lily can barely boil water! But with encouragement from her kitchen-witch best friend and her fiancé, Detective Gage Erikson, she’s ready to give it a try.

When a bakeoff judge mysteriously collapses, suspicion stirs, and it’s up to Lily to sift through the clues and catch a killer. Cranberries & Criminals is a sweet, clean cozy mystery, packed with magic, mayhem, and a dash of romance. Happy reading!

What people are saying: “This author’s books are well written, well thought out with interesting story lines and loveable characters.” – Texas T., B&N Reviewer

 

 When He Protects by Cynthia Eden

Esme Laurent is a con artist and a world-class thief—and now, U.S. Marshal Tyler Barrett’s new assignment. To bring down a criminal network, Esme must go undercover, and Tyler is her protection—posing as her husband in a sleepy small town.

Pretending to be newlyweds gives Tyler 24/7 access to keep Esme safe, but it also blurs the lines he’s sworn to keep. As sparks fly and danger closes in, both must decide if what they feel is more than pretend—and if Tyler will risk everything for the woman who stole his heart.

What people are saying: “Oh my heart, it has been completely consumed by Esme and Tyler! Give me two characters that are both so delightfully developed into their own unique personalities, and those personalities clash and yet attract at the same time, and I’m all in!” – carvanz, B&N Reviewer

The Digital Coroner by Paul Austin Ardoin

Art and technology—a recipe for betrayal…and murder.

Coroner Fenway Stevenson is on a road trip to Colorado when she makes a pit stop at an art museum outside Vegas, only to uncover a web of betrayal against the artists showcased there. But when the museum director is found dead beside her friend Piper’s moving truck, with Piper’s knife at the scene, Piper becomes the prime suspect.

With a betrayed wife, angry mistress, and shady investors in the mix, Fenway must race to unmask the killer and clear Piper’s name. Can she solve the case before the evidence runs cold?

What people are saying: “The Digital Coroner by Paul Austin Ardoin is an engaging mystery that keeps you hooked!” – JANEPOST219, B&N Reviewer

 

 

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