Smashwords Top 20 Bestselling Indie Fiction January 25 – January 31, 2026

1. Fire From Ashes, Book 1, The Fires of an Empire Saga by Jessica Barberi
2. The Housemaid by Sarah A. Denzil
3. Alien War-Commander’s Mate, Book 6, The Latharian Mate Program Series by Mina Carter
4. The Redon Connection, Book 28, The Genevieve Lenard Series by Estelle Ryan
5. Shot Taker, Book 2, The King of the Court Series by Piper Lawson
6. Little Silent Stranger, Book 13, The Georgiana Germaine Series by Cheryl Bradshaw
7. Cuffs and Cupcakes, Book 2, The Black Fox Security Doms Series by Golden Angel
8. Alex’s Atonement, Book 2, The Midnight Sons Series by Carmen DeSousa
9. The Vanishing Thief, Book 1, The Victorian Bookshop Mysteries by Kate Parker
10. Earth In-Laws are Wary, Book 3, The Earth Fathers Series by Lyn Gala
11. The Moon Raven by Grace Draven
12. Wired Sentinel, Book 15, A Paradise Crime Thriller by Toby Neal
13. A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
14. Mistress of the Red Dragon, Book 1, The Mated by Flame Series by Evangeline Anderson
15. Playing with Fire, Book 3, The Playing Series by Lainey Davis
16. The Marshal, Book 6, The Black Hawke Security Series by Juliette N Banks
17. Mastermind for Murder, Book 38, The Merry Wrath Mysteries by Leslie Langtry
18. Bliss and Bombs by T.M. Sanders
19. The Guernsey Novels – Books 1-3 by Anne Allen
20. Tress of the Emerald Sea, Book 1, Secret Projects by Brandon Sanderson

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.