Welcome to the 2026 Indieverse Awards Voting!
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-Winners will be announced in December 2026
Thank YOU for supporting this season of the Indieverse & showing love to all of our nominees!
Best Audiobook
Hearts Etched in Glass by D.E Dietz
Lust for Tomorrow by Dana Sweeney
Lovehurts by Genalea Barker
The Demon of Elderstay by I. Ribbon
The Murder Maze by Jessica Huntley
Auras of the Fallen Stars by Mara van Nacht
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Best Collection
Speculative Shorts: Stories that fell out of my brain by Cait Gordon
Unapologetic Love by Des DeVivo, et al
BOREAL: An Anthology of Taiga Horror by Katherine Silva
My Dreams Come True by Rocio Carranza
Lesbians in Space: Where No Man Has Gone Before by William C. Tracy
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Best Debut
A Touch Unexpected by A.L. Rivers
Tick Town by Christopher A. Micklos
The House That Held Her by Ellis Hart
Fallen's First by Kassidy Coursey
The Floating Castle by L. N. Holmes
Mortal End by Maddie Rose Andry
Magic & Murder in the Holler by Sara J. Lilienfeld
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Best Dystopian, Thriller or Mystery
Animus Paradox by Adam Bassett
Horrible Husbands by Jessica Huntley
Where The Soul Goes by Katherine Silva
Focus on Deception by Kendra Pecci
The Dream Dimensions: A Metaphysical Mystery of Magick by Megan Mary
Fake It 'Til You Mate It by Sarah Spade
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Best Fantasy
Rise of the Phoenix by Brendan Arnold
Dawn Sky Rising by H A Walker
On the Way to Maracanda by I. Ribbon
The Elf Witch by Jacquelyn Gilmore
Guardian of Fate and Vengeance by Lacie M. Lou
Nights of Noctis by Lauren M Clark
Blood of the Blackthorn by Rocio Carranza
A Forgotten Legend by T.M. Baylor
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Best Fiction
Flowers and Gemstones by Alaina Erdell
Hearts Strengthened by Cyanide by D.E. Dietz
The Impossible Act of Georgia Cline by Eline Evans
The Reluctant Star: A Modern Day Eros and Psyche Retelling by Loren Sorensen
Head Over Heels In Love by Mariah Ankenman
The Many Mistakes of Zoey Andrews by RA Hunter
At Least I'm Trying by Tara Hodgson
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Best Romance - Not Spicy
In the Name of Honor by Courtney & Clarke Collins
The Divines by Eden Sandoval
Just My Merry Luck by Jamie Lee Fry
Shadow Sword by Kaila Desjardins
The Fool by Laura J Fitzwilson
The Witch of Wall Street by M.J. Etkind
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Best Romance - Spicy
Can't Refuse Him by B. J. Twigg
Bloody Wedding by Carin Hart
The Violet Raven by E. E. Star
Can't Help Falling In Love by Mariah Ankenman
A White Lie Christmas by Suzy Langevin
Ravenous by Thea Lawrence
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Best Series Installment
This Delicate Flame by Avery Carter
Enshadowed by Emilie Ocean
Of Heather and Thistle by Erinn Maxwell
CHAOS Resurrected by Maddie Rose Andry
Windburn by Milena McKay
FrostByte by N.S.Chaudhury
Relationship Material by Rachel Spangler
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Best Standalone
The Husband Wishlist by Bridget Van der Eyk
Blackwarden by Ciara Hartford
Althie by Hope Swan
The Seven Souls of Esmerelda Black by N K Brown
How to Juggle Ballads & Blades by Jess Galaxie
Of Rifts and Promises by Scarlet Tempest
Heart of the Forest by Shaquilla Lunsford
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Best Young Adult
The Blacksmith's Boy by Bruce Buchanan
The Darkness in Us by Joey Coleman
Deadly Vows by Nichole Heydenburg
My Not So Perfect Crush by Nicole Carlotti
Of Wolves and Stags by Ria Parisi
The Handsel Witches by Ryan J Hamshaw
Dreamweavers, LLC by Sean M. Tirman
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Best Universe Partner
42 Fold Studio
Aurora Sound LLC
Emilie Ocean Editing Services
Space Wizard Science Fantasy
Spill the Spice Podcast
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Our Storytelling: BIPOC Representation
An indie book written by a BIPOC author with BIPOC characters and/or storylines.
The Husband Wishlist by Bridget Van der Eyk
Midnightsong by C.W. Rose
Red Light, Green Light by Chelsey J. León
Late Match by D. W. Brooks
Enshadowed by Emilie Ocean
Blood of the Blackthorn by Rocio Carranza
True Love Again by Saz Vora
Let Them Fall by Simone Holiday
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Our Storytelling: Disability Representation
An indie book written by a Disabled author with characters with a disability and/or storylines.
Speculative Shorts: Stories that fell out of my brain by Cait Gordon
My Dear Leo by Elm Jed
Tarnished by Erica Rose Eberhart
I'm Fine Save Me by LJ Daniel
Head Over Heels In Love by Mariah Ankenman
The Dream Dimensions by Megan Mary
Back to the Ridderlands by Melissa Ruth Rotert
The Many Mistakes of Zoey Andrews by RA Hunter
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Our Storytelling: LGBTQIA+ Representation
An indie book written by an author who is LGBTQIA+ with LGBTQIA+ characters and/or storylines.
Hearts Etched in Glass by D.E. Dietz
The Handsel Witches by Ryan J Hamshaw
My Not So Perfect Crush by Nicole Carlotti
Rise of the Phoenix by Brendan Arnold
Into the Fiery Woods by Riley Taylor
Glimmer in the Dark by Cozy DuBois
Honeysuckle by Aubrey Taylor
Sweet Talk by Rena Sapon-White & Ella Schaefer
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Our Storytelling: Neurodivergent Representation
An indie book written by a neurodivergent author with neurodivergent characters and/or storylines.
This Delicate Flame by Avery Carter
The Elf Witch by Jacquelyn Gilmore
The Midwife in the Middle by Jennifer Drewett
How to Juggle Ballads & Blades by Jess Galaxie
The Milkyway Hotel by Jude Silberfeld-Grimaud & Marguerite Grimaud
To Speak with the Stars by K.V. Wilson
The Fool by Laura J Fitzwilson
Retribution by Sarah Emmer
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Anti-Hero I Cheered For
Thicker Than Water by Avery Timmons
Trust No One by Caleb Crowe
Bloody Wedding by Carin Hart
The Next Chapter by Leigh Jack
The Seven Souls of Esmerelda Black by N K Brown
& Then They Loved by Riya Iyer
Of Rifts and Promises by Scarlet Tempest
Ravenous by Thea Lawrence
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Better than the Original
Monsters And Other Tales of Humanity by Carla E. Dash
Taste the Burn by Chelsey J. León
Untailed by Emilie Ocean
Althie by Hope Swan
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Biggest, Baddest Villain
All For The Blood of The Lamb by A.L. Davidson
CodeSkull by Chloe Spencer
Tick Town by Christopher A. Micklos
The Murder Maze by Jessica Huntley
To Speak with the Stars by K.V. Wilson
Fallen's First by Kassidy Coursey
The Next Chapter by Leigh Jack
Under a Fractured Sky by Rachel Jones
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Can I be a resident?
These books should include your favorite fictional setting. It can be based on a real place, completely fictional or out of this world (literally!)
Spring Dates & Sprinkled Cakes by Anouk de Rooij
Honeysuckle by Aubrey Taylor
Dawn Sky Rising by H A Walker
The Milkyway Hotel by Jude Silberfeld-Grimaud & Marguerite Grimaud
Shadow Sword - Cunlaran by Kaila Desjardins
Head Over Heels In Love by Mariah Ankenman
The Dream Mirrors by Megan Mary
Dreamweavers, LLC by Sean M. Tirman
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Cast of characters I wish I was friends with
The Blacksmith's Boy by Bruce Buchanan
The Inn Between by Danika Brown
The Werecat & Her Lone Wolf by Elm Jed
Wandering Closer by Etta Lane
Windburn by Milena McKay
Fake It 'Til You Mate It by Sarah Spade
The Fate Sequence by Shai Lenore
Lesbians in Space: Where No Man Has Gone Before by William C. Tracy
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Character with the Most Growth
A Ticket To Christmas by Anouk de Rooij
The Blacksmith's Boy by Bruce Buchanan
CodeSkull by Chloe Spencer
Blood on the Boardwalk by Donna Taylor
Of Heather and Thistle by Erinn Maxwell
Stuck On The Slopes by Jessica Salina
Crying Out for Magic by P.S.C. Willis
A Forgotten Legend by T.M. Baylor
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Chosen One I'm Glad Was Chosen
The Somnia by Alethea Lyons
Fae Tithe by Alicia Dingley
Rise of the Phoenix by Brendan Arnold
Touch of Clandestiny by Catie O'Neill
Tarnished by Erica Rose Eberhart
Letters of Light & Shadow by Jennifer Poliwoda
Where The Soul Goes by Katherine Silva
Guardian of Fate and Vengeance by Lacie M. Lou
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Favorite Multi Genre Read
The Neighbour by Arti Manani
How NOT To Kiss A Prince by B Wheeler
Can't Refuse Him by B.J.Twigg
The Violet Raven by E. E. Star
Only a Chapter by Heather Tracy
The Next Chapter by Leigh Jack
Last Ride of the Umbra Fae by Monica Amore
Deadly Vows by Nichole Heydenburg
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Favorite Niche read
Niches can include: space operas, monster romances, steampunk, hopepunk, solarpunk, historical fantasy, folk horror, etc.
Til Dust Do Us Part by Catie O'Neill
A Madness Unmade by E.K. Larson-Burnett
Playing With My Heart Strings by H.K. Green
BOREAL: An Anthology of Taiga Horror by Katherine Silva
The Dream Dimensions by Megan Mary
The Seven Souls of Esmerelda Black by N K Brown
FrostByte by N.S.Chaudhury
Of Rifts and Promises by Scarlet Tempest
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Favorite Read Set In Another Time
Another time can include both past & future settings! This can also include dual timelines (even if one time is present time)
All For The Blood of The Lamb by A.L. Davidson
Animus Paradox by Adam Bassett
Marianne by Alice McVeigh
CodeSkull by Chloe Spencer
Hearts Etched in Glass by D.E. Dietz
Where The Soul Goes by Katherine Silva
The Violin by Odella Howe
& Then They Loved by Riya Iyer
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Feels like home
Writing that makes readers feel connected to it because it’s familiar the way that home is. It resonates with readers & feels like a hug.
Pondering Reflections by Christina Vourcos
The Violet Raven by E. E. Star
Of Heather and Thistle by Erinn Maxwell
Fiona and the Forgotten Piano by Kate DeMaio
Fractured Pieces by Mandi Kontos
The Phoenix Keeper and the Fiery Waters by Margarita Artista
Can't Help Falling In Love by Mariah Ankenman
A Song for the Earth by Shannon Jade
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Found Family I wish Found Me
Thicker Than Water by Avery Timmons
On the Edge of Uncertainty by E. V. Bancroft
Only a Chapter by Heather Tracy
Where The Soul Goes by Katherine Silva
Mortal End by Maddie Rose Andry
Cloister and embers by Patricia Jiménez García
Our Long Days by Ronnie Mathews
The Dumpling Date by Z.I. Smeraldo
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Freshest Spin on a Trope
Fae Tithe by Alicia Dingley
The Violet Raven by E. E. Star
How to Juggle Ballads & Blades by Jess Galaxie
The Light Between Us by Kristie Price
Auras of the Fallen Stars by Mara van Nacht
We Are Made of Scars & Starlight by Nicole Zelniker
Let Them Fall by Simone Holiday
The Dumpling Date by Z.I. Smeraldo
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Frick & Frack
Book with your favorite non-romantic duo! It can include best friends, siblings, co-workers, etc.
Marigolds and Murder by A.K. Ikezoe
The Rose and Her Warrior by Demi Clorissa
Shadow Sword by Kaila Desjardins
Cloister and Embers by Patricia Jiménez García
Look At Us Now by Rebekah Buckley
Of Wolves and Stags by Ria Parisi
Into the Fiery Woods by Riley Taylor
Ravenous by Thea Lawrence
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Gives Me Goosebumps
The book that gave you the creeps or was super scary!
Afraid to Feel by Alex Tucker
Never Let You Go by Caleb Crowe
Prickle by E.K. Larson-Burnett
Dawn Sky Rising by H A Walker
BOREAL: An Anthology of Taiga Horror by Katherine Silva
Focus on Deception by Kendra Pecci
Fractured Pieces by Mandi Kontos
A Forgotten Legend by T.M. Baylor
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Hit Me To My Core
The book that makes readers emotional as it’s read. May make readers cry & feel intense emotions
Spring Dates & Sprinkled Cakes by Anouk de Rooij
Pondering Reflections by Christina Vourcos
Insolence by Gwin Savage
Althie by Hope Swan
Letters of Light & Shadow by Jennifer Poliwoda
CHAOS Resurrected by Maddie Rose Andry
Under a Fractured Sky by Rachel Jones
My Dreams Come True by Rocio Carranza
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Holiday Read to Get Me Into the Season
The holiday season can be any holiday! Including: Christmas, Hanukkah, Halloween, Valentines Day, etc..
Just My Merry Luck by Jamie Lee Fry
Stuck On The Slopes by Jessica Salina
Tavern Tale by Kristina W. Kelly
One Turned True by Nuhaa Bardien
The Violin by Odella Howe
Crumbling Truth by Rachel Fitzjames
Magic & Murder in the Holler by Sara J. Lilienfeld
A White Lie Christmas by Suzy Langevin
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Hot In Here
Romantic chemistry that’s hot, steamy and electrifying!
Blackwarden by Ciara Hartford
Late Match by D. W. Brooks
Break Me Gently by Honey Holloway
Uncharted Territory by Kristina Carmela
Tavern Tale by Kristina W. Kelly
Nights of Noctis by Lauren M Clark
& Then They Loved by Riya Iyer
Heart of the Forest by Shaquilla Lunsford
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Hottest Consent Scene
A Touch Unexpected by A.L. Rivers
The Ballad of the Last Dragon by C. A. Farran
Hearts Strengthened by Cyanide by D.E. Dietz
My Dear Leo by Elm Jed
Nailed at Home Plate by K. Iwancio
One Turned True by Nuhaa Bardien
Challenging the Heart by R. Katze
Watch Me Burn by Sarah Spade
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I'm Glad They Became Lovers
Books with your favorite tropes such as: enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, rivals to lovers, opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine, second chance, slow burn, etc.
Enshadowed by Emilie Ocean
The Midwife in the Middle by Jennifer Drewett
The Milkyway Hotel by Jude Silberfeld-Grimaud & Marguerite Grimaud
For the Show by Katie Van Brunt
Head Over Heels In Love by Mariah Ankenman
My Not So Perfect Crush by Nicole Carlotti
Look At Us Now by Rebekah Buckley
Our Long Days by Ronnie Mathews
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Irreplaceable Sidekick
Marigolds and Murder by A.K. Ikezoe
A Touch Unexpected by A.L. Rivers
The Somnia by Alethea Lyons
In the Name of Honor by Courtney & Clarke Collins
Runaways by Etta Grace
Fiona and the Forgotten Piano by Kate DeMaio
The Floating Castle by L. N. Holmes
Retribution by Sarah Emmer
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Jaw Dropper
This is for the most shocking ending to a book!
Don't trust the Raven by Alice Brooks
The Neighbour by Arti Manani
Trust No One by Caleb Crowe
Requiem by Georgia May
The Murder Maze by Jessica Huntley
Mortal End by Maddie Rose Andry
Under a Fractured Sky by Rachel Jones
A Forgotten Legend by T.M. Baylor
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Love the Skin You're In
Characters who embrace & celebrate their body regardless of shape, size, weight, etc.. A healthy portrayal of loving the body you have.
Unsullied Beauty by Alyssa Milani
Can't Refuse Him by B.J.Twigg
On the Edge of Uncertainty by E. V. Bancroft
A Spoonie's Guide to Self-Acceptance by Kelly Esparza
Only a Chapter by Heather Tracy
Uncharted Territory by Kristina Carmela
Of Wolves and Stags by Ria Parisi
Of Rifts and Promises by Scarlet Tempest
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Magic System I Wish Was Real
Midnightsong by C.W. Rose
Touch of Clandestiny by Catie O'Neill
Requiem by Georgia May
On the Origins of Magic by J. Lynn Carr
Crying Out for Magic by P.S.C. Willis
The Handsel Witches by Ryan J Hamshaw
Magic & Murder in the Holler by Sara J. Lilienfeld
Watch Me Burn by Sarah Spade
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Main Character Energy I Admire
The Ballad of the Last Dragon by C. A. Farran
Midnightsong by C.W. Rose
The Elf Witch by Jacquelyn Gilmore
Shadow Sword by Kaila Desjardins
Uncharted Territory by Kristina Carmela
Fractured Pieces by Mandi Kontos
Windburn by Milena McKay
Look At Us Now by Rebekah Buckley
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Master of Words
For the most beautifully strung together stories.
Afraid to Feel by Alex Tucker
Marianne by Alice McVeigh
Red Light, Green Light by Chelsey J. León
Blackwarden by Ciara Hartford
Usurper by J. M. Rose
Windburn by Milena McKay
A Song for the Earth by Shannon Jade
At Least I'm Trying by Tara Hodgson
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Meet Cute I Adored
Forget Me Not by Alexandria Sharpe
The Husband Wishlist by Bridget Van der Eyk
Of Heather and Thistle by Erinn Maxwell
Wandering Closer by Etta Lane
Marginally Yours by Layla Nox
A Perfect Fantasy by Mark Aeschlimann
Sweet Talk by Rena Sapon-White & Ella Schaefer
True Love Again by Saz Vora
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Most Badass Female Character
Taste the Burn by Chelsey J. León
Storm Captain by E.L. Reeves
The Murder Maze by Jessica Huntley
The Phoenix Keeper and the Fiery Waters by Margarita Artista
Back to the Ridderlands by Melissa Ruth Rotert
Last Ride of the Umbra Fae by Monica Amore
Challenging the Heart by R. Katze
Ravenous by Thea Lawrence
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Most Impressive World building
For any genre!
Never Let You Go by Caleb Crowe
Til Dust Do Us Part by Catie O'Neill
The Inn Between by Danika Brown
The Divines by Eden Sandoval
Insolence by Gwin Savage
Deadly Vows by Nichole Heydenburg
The Dragon Favorite by Onika Howdyn
Heart of the Forest by Shaquilla Lunsford
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Most Inclusive Group of Characters
This can include any group of characters who welcome, embrace, foster & celebrate all diversity & representation
How NOT To Kiss A Prince by B Wheeler
Tarnished by Erica Rose Eberhart
Glimmer in the Dark by Cozy DuBois
On the Way to Maracanda by I.Ribbon
To Speak with the Stars by K.V. Wilson
Tavern Tale by Kristina W. Kelly
My Not So Perfect Crush by Nicole Carlotti
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Most Relatable Portrayal of Mental Health
This representation includes: anxiety, depression, trauma response, PTSD, addiction, eating disorders, etc.
In the Name of Honor by Courtney & Clarke Collins
Vampire Graduate Scheme by G Clatworthy
Sweet Caroline by Hannah Brixton
A Perfect Fantasy by Mark Aeschlimann
Deadly Vows by Nichole Heydenburg
The Dragon Favorite by Onika Howdyn
The Haunting Between Us by Paul Michael Winters
At Least I'm Trying by Tara Hodgson
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Series I'm Hooked On
Usurper by J. M. Rose
For the Show by Katie Van Brunt
Guardian of Fate and Vengeance by Lacie M. Lou
The Dream Mirrors by Megan Mary
Crumbling Truth by Rachel Fitzjames
Blood of the Blackthorn by Rocio Carranza
The Fate Sequence by Shai Lenore
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Story I Wish I Could Jump Right Into
Storm Captain by E.L. Reeves
Wandering Closer by Etta Lane
Vampire Graduate Scheme - Placement 1: Fae Audits by G Clatworthy
Sweet Caroline by Hannah Brixton
On the Way to Maracanda by I. Ribbon
On the Origins of Magic by J. Lynn Carr
Focus on Deception by Kendra Pecci
Tavern Tale by Kristina W. Kelly
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The Boundary Pusher
The book that pushes the boundaries of common themes, social issues, character actions, etc. & does it well.
Speculative Shorts: Stories that fell out of my brain by Cait Gordon
Prickle by E.K. Larson-Burnett
The Werecat & Her Lone Wolf by Elm Jed
Untailed by Emilie Ocean
A Spoonie's Guide to Self-Acceptance by Kelly Esparza
I'm Fine Save Me by LJ Daniel
The Witch of Wall Street by M.J. Etkind
We Are Made of Scars & Starlight by Nicole Zelniker
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Twists & Page Turners
Animus Paradox by Adam Bassett
Afraid to Feel by Alex Tucker
Don't trust the Raven by Alice Brooks
Unsullied Beauty by Alyssa Milani
Auras of the Fallen Stars by Mara van Nacht
FrostByte by N.S.Chaudhury
The Haunting Between Us by Paul Michael Winters
My Dreams Come True by Rocio Carranza
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The Vibes Are Right
How NOT To Kiss A Prince by B Wheeler
Glimmer in the Dark by Cozy DuBois
Runaways by Etta Grace
Playing With My Heart Strings by H.K. Green
Just My Merry Luck by Jamie Lee Fry
Nailed at Home Plate by K. Iwancio
The Light Between Us by Kristie Price
The Reluctant Star by Loren Sorensen
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The Quirkiest Character
Forget Me Not by Alexandria Sharpe
Fae Tithe by Alicia Dingley
Monsters And Other Tales of Humanity by Carla E. Dash
A Madness Unmade by E.K. Larson-Burnett
Letters of Light & Shadow by Jennifer Poliwoda
The Haunting Between Us by Paul Michael Winters
Of Wolves and Stags by Ria Parisi
The Handsel Witches by Ryan J Hamshaw
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What a Debacle!
Books with your favorite tropes such as:
forced proximity, love triangle, one bed, secret billionaire, secret identity, forced collaboration, fake relationship, marriage of convenience, work romance, road trip, etc.
A Ticket To Christmas by Anouk de Rooij
The Rose and Her Warrior by Demi Clorissa
Requiem by Georgia May
Stuck On The Slopes by Jessica Salina
Nights of Noctis by Lauren M Clark
Marginally Yours by Layla Nox
The Witch of Wall Street by M.J. Etkind
A White Lie Christmas by Suzy Langevin
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Wittiest Banter
Honeysuckle by Aubrey Taylor
Tick Town by Christopher A. Micklos
Blood on the Boardwalk by Donna Taylor
Break Me Gently by Honey Holloway
Fallen's First by Kassidy Coursey
Uncharted Territory by Kristina Carmela
Sweet Talk by Rena Sapon-White & Ella Schaefer
Dreamweavers, LLC by Sean M. Tirman
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Art that Catches My Eye
42 Fold Studio
Imaginary Mischief
Legends of Aukera
Odette Locke
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Biggest Indie Cheerleader
AlexandriasArchivistq
Eric Woods, Blog
Naughty Nook PR
P.L Waites
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Book Media I Always Catch Up On
Author Catie O'Neill
FLARE Magazine
Speaking LITerally Podcast
Spill the Spice Podcast
The Writing Apothecary
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Favorite Spot to Find New Indie Books
Emilie's Bookish Corner
Indie Book Directory
Indie Visible Services
Salient Books
The Crafty Bookstore
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Most Immersive Narration
Amber Does Audio
John York
Maria Nicola Johnson
Tara-Louise Kaye Narrator
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Most Reliable Editors
Desert Ink Editorial
Honeycomb Editing
Poisoned Ink Press
Velvet Library
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