Smashwords Top 20 Bestselling Indie Fiction Sales Period: October 18– October 24, 2026

1. Rescue Ridge Volumes 1-4, Rescue Ridge Collections by Barb Han
2. Viper, Book 3, The Phantom Ops Series by Samantha Wilde
3. The Uncommon Courtships Series by Regina Scott
4. Ares, Book 4, The Paragon Operations Series by Sybil Bartel
5. The Fires of December, Hoid’s Travails by Brandon Sanderson
6. A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
7. Playing it Safe, Book 5, The Playing Series by Lainey Davis
8. AIR ONE: Origin, Book 2, The AIR ONE Series by C.W. Lemoine
9. The Gold Keepers, Book 1, The Gold Keepers Series by Elizabeth Falkenberg
10. Ruin Me Until I'm Yours, Book 1, The Men of Ruin Series by Sophia Snowe
11. Honour Thy Father, Book 1, The Yarragon Series by Susan Mackie
12. Obeying Mr Kingsley, Book 2, The Obsidian Club Series by Juliette N Banks
13. Chasing Creed, Book 9, The Ryder Creed Series by Alex Kava
14. Child of Light, Book 7.5, The White Haven Hunters Series by TJ Green
15. A Runaway for the Alien Mercenary, Book 3, The Alien Mercenaries: Reapers Series by Mina Carter
16. Malice, Book 4, The Devil Souls MC: Next Generation Series by LeAnn Ashers
17. Later Bloom by Laurie D.R.
18. No Line Change by A.L. Heard
19. Property of Mercury, Book 2, The Kings of Anarchy Motorcycle Club: Montana Series by Liberty Parker & Darlene Tallman
20. Feast and Fowl Play, Book 5, The Miss Fortune Holiday Series by Stephen John

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.