Smashwords Top 20 Bestselling Indie Fiction (May 17– May 23, 2026)

1. The House on Blackberry Hill, Book 1, The Jewell Cove Series by Donna Alward
2. Head Over Heels In Love, Book 4, The Jackson Family Distillery Series by Mariah Ankenman
3. Nighthawks MC Entire Series by C.J. Pinard
4. The Golden Jackal, Book 8, The Kinkaid Shifters Series by Bianca D’Arc
5. The Fairy Wren by Ashley Capes
6. Property of Gemini, Book 1, The Kings of Anarchy Motorcycle Club: Montana Series by Liberty Parker & Darlene Tallman
7. A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
8. The War Photographers by SL Beaumont
9. Bratva Beast’s Plain Jane by Sam Crescent
10. The Ice Maiden, Book 1, The Doug Bateman Thrillers by B.D. Smith
11. Everybody Lies, The L.A. Rock Scene Series by Melanie A. Smith
12. Innocent Captive by Alexa Riley
13. The Contact, Part 5: Compliance, The Contact Series by Sire Rickenbach
14. Vorcalix, Book 5, The Shepherd Security Services Series by Robert M. Kerns
15. The Marine, Book 3, The Black Hawke Security Series by Juliette N Banks
16. Beginning at the End, Book 37, The Betas in Waiting Series by Viola Grace
17. The Housemaid by Sarah A. Denzil
18. Watchers of the Void, Book 3, The Wrath of the Stormking Series by Michael G Manning
19. Mares and Murder, Book 39, The Mares and Murder Mysteries by Leslie Langtry
20. Shot Taker, Book 2, The King of the Court Series by Piper Lawson

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.