Each Monday the Smashwords store lists the top ten most highly anticipated indie fiction ebooks based on the previous week’s preorder accumulations. Each title on the list is scheduled to release within the next week. To help the talented authors on this list accumulate even more preorders, click the title of the book. The hyperlink will bring you to a Books2Read page where you can order from your preferred ebook retailer. If the preorder is part of a series, click the hyperlinked series title to learn about the other books in the series. Be sure to check back Friday for a list of the Top 25 Bestselling Indie Ebooks.

Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Linny Mack! Writes:Swoony, suspenseful small-town coastal romance filled with emotional healing, scorching chemistry, protective heroes, and page-turning secrets. Perfect for readers who love windswept beach towns, layered characters who have lived a little, and stories in which falling in love might be the riskiest choice of all. Her latest romantic suspense, BENEATH STILL WATERS, blends foggy marshes, buried secrets, and an unforgettable slow-burn romance. About:Coastal romance author seeking readers who love emotional depth, dangerous secrets, and fictional men who would burn the world down for the woman they love. New Jersey beach girl. Lover of coffee, salt air, country music, and stories that make readers laugh, swoon, and ugly cry. Frequently caught daydreaming about fictional fishing villages, writing morally gray protectors, and romanticizing small-town life by the water. What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match:• You love small-town coastal settings with atmospheric vibes• You fall hard for protective, emotionally guarded heroes• You want romance with high emotional stakes and suspense• You enjoy…

Welcome to Jen’s Jewels, where I spotlight the books you won’t want to miss. Today, I’m featuring LOVE ON THE SHELF by Sheila Roberts, a delightful rom-com featuring a bookseller, a radio host, and plenty of witty banter. If you love enemies-to-lovers romances with heart and humor, this one’s for you. LIGHTNING ROUND • What’s your favorite way to spend a slow summer afternoon? Sitting on the deck, enjoying a homemade blended drink with girlfriends. • What snack, drink, or sweet treat always finds its way to your desk when writing?Chocolate – a woman needs her vitamin C. • If your main character could plan the perfect summer getaway, where would they go?Since she owns a romance bookstore, she would of course go on a reading retreat. • What’s one thing that instantly helps you slip into a creative mindset?Opening up my computer. THE SUMMER SPARK • What was the very first image, line, or idea that sparked this book? Actually, the book started with my misbehaving hero, Parker Black, Mr. Toxic Spill. I was saddened to see our culture trending toward being down on men. If all you saw were the many anti-male social media posts (remember the Choose…

A mother-daughter road trip story filled with music, reinvention, family secrets, unforgettable summers, and the kind of nostalgia that lingers long after the last page, LOST IN THE SUMMER OF ’69 is the perfect companion for beach days, porch swings, and late-night reading sessions with a classic rock playlist humming in the background. Every great road trip needs a soundtrack, and this story is no exception. From the rebellious spirit of Jimi Hendrix to the raw emotion of Janis Joplin and the wistful nostalgia of Bryan Adams, these songs capture the heart of the novel and the women at the center of its journey. “Purple Haze” – Jimi Hendrix From the opening pages, “Purple Haze” sets the tone for the journey ahead. With its electrifying guitar riffs and psychedelic energy, the song captures the spirit of 1969, a summer defined by music, rebellion, and possibility. It serves as an invitation into the story, signaling that this is more than a road trip; it’s a rock-and-roll adventure filled with unexpected detours, self-discovery, and life-changing moments. “Foxey Lady” – Jimi Hendrix Eleanor is bold, magnetic, and impossible to overlook. Beneath her polished exterior is a woman reclaiming the fire she thought age and responsibility…

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.

What is the title of your latest release? TWENTY SOMETHING ELSE What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A forty-year-old wife and mom wakes up from a freak pickleball accident with the chance to relive her twenties – single this time, out of order, and on her own terms. How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I love setting books in Southern California, where I live, but I also wanted Sutton to travel the world and chase big adventures. I chose a mix of places I’ve loved in real life, along with experiences still lingering on my own bucket list. Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely! Much of Sutton was inspired by one of my best friends, so I loved her immediately. She’s also an amalgamation of so many millennial women I know and adore. What are three words that describe your hero? Loyal, honest, self-deprecating. What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned that we all have alternate lives we could have lived—based on one tiny decision or several major ones. But ultimately, the life we choose is unrivaled, the best, the home we’d always return…

What is the title of your latest release? TENTACLES & TRIATHLONS What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? In this spicy sweet monster romance, a grumpy park ranger trains for a triathlon with the help of a sunshiney kraken – who happens to be his fated mate. How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I wanted to create a picturesque small town where monsters and humans live together in a way that feels normal.  Would you hang out with your hero in real life? Yes, I would hang out with my human main character Reece in real life. While he might seem abrasive, he has the best intentions deep down. What are three words that describe your hero? The kraken in my story, Cyrus, is sassy, hilarious, and sometimes depressed. What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned that the grumpy/sunshine dynamic is probably one of my favorites to write. In that dynamic the characters balance each other so well, leading to a deep emotional connection and fantastic banter. Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit as I draft! It’s easier for me to…

What is the title of your latest release? THE REIMAGINING OF THORNWOOD HOUSE What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? When land witch Evie Sharpe and her adopted daughter Ruby move to Iskendra to be caretakers of Thornwood house, they discover a grumpy, grieving, damaged structure that won’t let them in. They’ll need all their love and magic to re-imagine Thornwood house into the home they’ve always longed for. How did you decide where your book was going to take place? For a long time, whenever the world felt too heavy, I nursed a fantasy of becoming a witch and running off to live in a cottage in the woods. I quickly realized this would be impractical for me, but there was no reason my characters couldn’t live out that fantasy, with all the complications and challenges that go along with it.  Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. Evie is much cooler than I am. In fact, she’s the least like me of any character I’ve ever written. She could also give me advice on how to manage my garden. I love the idea of a garden, but in practice I’m extremely mediocre at…

What is the title of your latest release? BRIGHTER THAN BEFORE What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Part self-discovery journey, part sweet romance, Brighter than Before is a heartwarming reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your story, chase a dream, and find joy in your life once you finally start choosing yourself. Think You’ve Got Mail meets a spectacular mid-life glow up. How did you decide where your book was going to take place? My son had surgery last year, which meant multiple trips to parts of Chicago I’d never seen. After every visit, we tried to do something a little fun so it wasn’t pure drudgery, and I realized what an absolutely beautiful place it is. I kind of fell in love with the different neighborhoods, and I thought maybe Claire loved it too. Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely. Though . . . I’d have to keep my willpower firmly intact because she’s always baking something amazing!  What are three words that describe your hero? Charming, Good-hearted, Thoughtful (but also handsome)  What’s something you learned while writing this book? It’s never too late to begin again. Or to try…

What is the title of your latest release?FEAST, and it is my debut novel. What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?On the backstreets of late 19th century London, spirited Minha is born with a remarkable gift – an extraordinary sense of taste. But this gift and her mixed-race heritage provoke mistrust and rejection, even within her own family. She escapes to France, but rather than finding the sanctuary she craves, she is forced to confront new dangers in the form of a beguiling stranger. How did you decide where your book was going to take place?Much of the novel is set in France, and in particular a grand château in the middle of the countryside. I have spent lots of time in France, with family homes there for most of my life, and the fictional Château de Bellefalaise is a composite of real places that I know and love. France, in close proximity to both delicious ingredients and a gourmet chef, was by far the best place for me to set my food-filled story. Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life?I would love to! At certain points I would like to give her a hug. I…