Smashwords Top 20 Bestselling Indie Fiction Period: January 4 – January 10, 2026

1. The Housemaid by Sarah A. Denzil
2. Bliss and Bombs by T.M. Sanders
3. Playing for Payback, Book 2, The Paying Series by Lainey Davis
4. The Marshal, Book 6, The Black Hawke Security Series by Juliette N Banks
5. Lonely Wolf, Book 3, The No Wolves Road Series by Sam Crescent
6. Avenging Angels: Bad Medicine, Book 4, Kristen Ashley’s Avenging Angels Series by Kristen Ashley
7. The West Side Series by Isabel Jolie
8. Hounds of Gaia, Book 1, The Marrower Saga by Sean M. Tirman
9. Tress of the Emerald Sea, Book 1, Secret Projects by Brandon Sanderson
10. You Are But Dust by Hannah Clayton
11. A Monster So Merciless, Book 5, The Titans and Tyrants Series by Vero Heath
12. A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
13. The Trade Deadline by A.L. Heard
14. Shot Taker, Book 2, The King of the Court Series by Piper Lawson
15. Sweet Sin, Book 2, The Bellamy Brothers Series by Helen Hardt
16. A Hopeful New Year, The Cheerful Series by Alexa Riley
17. The Bonheur Connection, Book 27, The Genevieve Lenard Series by Estelle Ryan
18. Starlight Summons, Book 5, The Starlight Hollow Series by Yasmine Galenorn
19. Heated Rivalry: M|M Hockey Romance, Book 3, The Love on the Ice Series by J.M. Jackie
20. His Secret Illuminations, Book 1, The Warrior’s Guild Series by Scarlett Gale

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.