Today we have for you a handful of independent book releases that are have come our or are coming out early this year. It's easier to find new indie releases than it is indie books that are scheduled to release soon, so we do not have books for later this year listed. We may do a follow up post later this year for fall and winter releases, if that is something you would be interested in.
(Please note that while we've done as much research as we can short of reading every book on this list, we can't vouch for the content or quality of any of the listed books.)
Promised Shadows by M.K. Ahearn
Release Date: Out now! Order here.
Genre: Fantasy
Synopsis:
Rae is a skilled thief, willing to complete any job for the right price, that is until one job does not go according to plan. After coming face to face with a deadly and powerful prince, Rae has made a bargain that thrusts her into the center of palace life and fighting to save a kingdom she is not even sure she has much faith in.
Gavriel is the Royal Prince of Apricus, set to rule the kingdom one day, that is if the shadows do not rise again and tear it apart, driving them into a never-ending darkness. Alongside his twin sister, Rory, and loyal friend, River, the three work tirelessly to find a solution that will end the shadows for good. Their prayers seem to be answered when they are forced into a bargain with a criminal: Rae.
Together the group races against time to locate a long lost ancient artifact that just might be the key to saving their kingdom. The only problem is after 17 years of hiding and building their forces, the shadows are also on the hunt and they are seeking revenge. Will the group be able to beat the odds and find a crown that may only exist in legends before it is too late?
Voyage by Valerie Howard
Release Date: Out now! Order here.
Genre: Fantasy, Christian allegory
Synopsis:
Shepherd has two problems:
A ship that never sails …
… and a crew that never works.
While his rebellious shipmates prefer to sit anchored in the Shallows forever, Shepherd has other ideas. He intends to obey the Master's orders: sail across the Forbidden Sea to shore.
No matter the cost.
After the crew rejects a foreign woman seeking refuge from the dark waters, Shepherd's patience runs out. He secretly weighs anchor in the dead of night, forcing all onboard to begin their journey across the sea.
Ready or not.
But the voyage to the Master's shore is more dangerous than anyone expects. The crew must learn to work together and navigate the terrors that await them or sink to the bottom of the sea, never to be heard from again.
Indigo Star (Archive Series #5) by Melody Personette
Released Date: Out now! Order here.
Genre: Fantasy
Synopsis:
The exciting final installment of The Archive Series!
The team is in a race against time to save one of their own in the aftermath of a dangerous encounter with the Archive. Amaya has been left in a deep sleep, with the power of the Archive slowly draining her life. If they don't find a way to help her soon, she may not survive.
Meanwhile, Darren is struggling with his own personal battles, trying to make sense of the world around him and regain the memories that were taken from him by Emirs. As he begins to unravel the truth about his past, he realizes that Amaya means more to him than anyone else.
Together, they must work to heal Amaya and retrieve Darren's memories, all while putting the final end to the cat and mouse game that Emirs has been playing with them. With danger lurking at every turn, they must act quickly to save Amaya and prevent Emirs from achieving his ultimate goal.
Tell Me You Love Me Anthology
Release Date: Out now! Order here.
Genre: Romance, contemporary, fantasy, Christian, short story, anthology
Synopsis:
Tell Me You Love Me – a timeless collection of stories that truly understand the meaning of “I love you”
Twelve young Christian authors have come together, alongside romance novelist Grace A. Johnson and editor Issabelle Perry to show our world of depravity and cheap imitations of romance what love really means: faith, hope, and sacrifice.
These stories range from contemporary YA to historical to fantasy, and tell diverse, unique love stories that compel, captivate, and warm readers’ hearts with their sweet and authentic nature.
Featuring work from Michaela Bush, Saraina Whitney, Karynn Heckler, Margaret Copeland, Lucia Molano, Sarah Lawton, Brooklyn O’Brennan, Mackenzie Hendricks, H.S. Kylian, Lydia M. Jupp, Katherine Perry, and Amelia Cabot, the Tell Me You Love Me anthology is the collaboration of talented and inspirational young writers you’ve been waiting for!
The Gods Created Monsters by Nicki Chapelway
Release Date: March 15th. Preorder here.
Genre: Fantasy
Synopsis:
Alya has always dreamed of adventure, but as a noble lady she knows that the only thing her future holds in store for her is marriage. However, when her engagement to the crown prince leads to her family’s murder, Alya loses herself to her need for revenge. She wants the future king dead and she is willing to do whatever she must to ensure his doom. Even if it means becoming a commissioned monster hunter and slaying as many undead as it takes to forestall the end of the world.
She is joined in her quest by the disillusioned guardsman who saved her life, a criminal who doesn’t wa
nt to do penance, a disgraced magicker who just wants everything to go back to the way was, and her cat. If they want to survive the dangerous duty of holding the line against the monsters then these outcasts are going to have to learn how to trust each other, ignore their selfish impulses, and do something right for a change. Because the world is ending and alone, they are not powerful enough to stop it.
Slay the monsters, defend the innocents, find the source of the rising dead… and don’t kill each other in the process. It shouldn’t be too difficult, right?
A band of novice monster slayers go up against creatures that have not been seen for a thousand years in this adult high fantasy series set in the world of Ruskhazar. It is perfect for fans of Michael J. Sullivan, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Witcher Saga.
This Life of Mine (Chronicles of Elira #2) by Victoria Lynn
Release Date: March 22nd. Preorder here.
Genre: Fantasy, Christian
Synopsis:
Marcus is tired of losing those he loves. The last shred of his childhood has been uprooted and he feels alone… again. When the ruler's new policies take effect, the anger of the Rusalkan mountain king is unleashed upon the borderlands.
With refugees streaming into Elira by the hundreds, the stories from the wall are horrific. Marcus joins a convoy to lend his medical skills to those in need at the Eliran border. What he finds there is about to change his life forever.
Dilara’s life as a slave in Rusalka was anything but idealistic. Consumed by a system that was designed to use, abuse, and discard the likes of her, she has been taken through the very depths. Carrying a traumatic secret and wounded in her frenzied escape, she finds herself with an unlikely protector and an even more confusing relationship. Can she traverse the waters of this new life and make it her own?
And can Marcus overcome his own deformities to find the one missing piece? Or will his life forever be marked by suffering and sacrifice?
Maker (Storm & Spire Book 4) by Stefanie Lozinski
Release Date: March 27th. Preorder here.
Genre: Fantasy, Christian
Synopsis:
A mysterious illness threatens the Envoy.
The bonds of blood and duty have been torn asunder.
The history of Kaveryth is not what it seems.
The North Sea is calm once again, but for Wes Cervos and his friends, victory is tainted with darkness. Bandits continue to roam Kaveryth, the elves are shoring up their strength, and control of the Four Kingdoms is slipping away into anarchy.
Despite the chaos that surrounds them, Wes knows that they can’t simply wait around for the next attack. They need to find answers if they are going to put a stop to this war before it begins.
Traveling to his old home in Stronghollow with the help of Celesyria, Kessara, and Aelrie, he seeks the truth from an old enemy, but fears that it may already be too late. Meanwhile, far off in the deserts of Boneshire, Alder must find a lost queen and keep her safe, but an unforeseen menace stands in the way of his plans.
Kessara risks everything she cares about for an impossible love, Aelrie fears that she will never break free of the evils of her past, and as the demands of the High One become more burdensome, their faith is tested like never before.
When the path ahead is shrouded in shadow, who will have the courage to keep moving forward?
Storm & Spire is a Christian fantasy series, perfect for readers who enjoy fantastical creatures, political intrigue, and a touch of clean romance.
The Lies We Live by Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht
Release Date: Out now! Order here.
Genre: Historical fiction, Christian
Synopsis:
Away from the frontlines of the Great War, British intelligence agents are fighting a battle of their own.
Newhaven, England. 1917.
Nurse Clara Dankworth learned long ago to go where her government ordered. Her newest assignment pairs her with fellow spy and doctor Thomas Lindsey to gather evidence on a prominent society figure suspected of being a German sympathiser. But when threats emerge from the shadows, Clara finds that in attempting to escape her past she hadn’t run far enough.
Though one of MI5’s top agents, Doctor Thomas Lindsey’s maverick spirit often lands him in trouble with his superior. Clara’s unexpected—and unwelcome—arrival as his newest assistant places Thomas’s personal mission in jeopardy as his work of several years threatens to unravel. But in his determination to protect his secrets at any cost, he discovers Clara has more than a few secrets of her own.
When a notorious and elusive rogue agent casts a shade on Newhaven, Thomas and Clara are forced to trust each other in order to discover the answers they seek—both for England and for themselves. But with an enemy unknown and countless lives on the line, the lies they are living might be far safer than the truth that could ruin them all.
The Guardian: A Three Sisters Novel by Abbigail Raine B.
Release Date: March 27th. Preorder here.
Genre: Historical fiction, Christian
Synopsis:
God only gives so many wake up calls... will she answer?
Survival on the prairies of 1850s Texas is full of hardship and tragedy. Felicia “Felix” Taylor would know. Raising her sisters, running the farm, and connecting with her neighboring friends keeps her grounded. But when the providential and the coincidental occur, how will she respond? Will she acknowledge that it may be the God she turned her back on? Will she let Him in? Or will she steel her heart against the faith that betrayed her?
That's all we have gathered for you today! If you are an indie author and have a book coming out this year, or if you're a reader who knows of a book we missed, please feel free to drop it in the comments below.
Thank you for reading, and have a good day!
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