Smashwords Top 20 Bestselling Indie Fiction Sales Period: April 5– April 11, 2026

1. Once in a Blue Moon by Kristan Higgins
2. A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
3. The Housemaid by Sarah A. Denzil
4. Witchy Family Familiar, Book 6, The Midlife Potions Cozy Mysteries by C.A. Phipps
5. Words Cut Deep by Sam Crescent
6. The Pilot, Book 7, The Black Hawke Security Series by Juliette N Banks
7. Rust and Marrow, Book 1, The Whiteout Sins Series by Brea Holden
8. Cruel Bonds, Book 1, The Between Us Series by Meghan O’Flynn
9. The Space Between Now & Forever, The Space Between Duet by Melissa Toppen
10. Courage Under Liar, Book 19, The Lexi Graves Mysteries by Camilla Chafer
11. Stolen by the Alien Bodyguard, Book 21, The Warriors of the Lathar Series by Mina Carter
12. Sashé Boudreaux: Beignets, Bones, and Buried Secrets, Book 1, The Sashé Boudreaux Mysteries by Coco McQ
13. Ghosts of Memory, Book 22, The Shattered Stars Series by Viola Grace
14. Shot Taker, Book 2, The King of the Court Series by Piper Lawson
15. The Unpolished Life of Eleanor Whitfield by Rachel Hanna
16. A Bride for Marcus, Book 6, The Devil Riders Series by Anne Gracie
17. Tress of the Emerald Sea, Book 1, Hoid’s Travails by Brandon Sanderson
18. Slaughter, Book 2, The Devil Souls MC: Next Generation Series by LeAnn Asher
19. Stout of my League, Book 4, The Brews and Flings Series by Gia Stevens
20. Phoenix, Book 2, The Paragon Operations Series by Sybil Bartel

Each Friday the Smashwords store reports the bestselling indie fiction titles based on the previous week’s sales. If an author has more than one title eligible for the list, only the highest performing title will be included. This ensures high-performing titles receive the accolades they deserve, while providing up-and-coming authors the visibility they have earned. Don’t miss Monday’s Top 10 Hot Preorders List, where Smashwords will provide a list of the most highly anticipated ebook preorders.