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Posted September 7, 2026 by Jana<\/a> in Top Ten Tuesday<\/a> \/ 13 Comments<\/a><\/p>\n

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Welcome to another TTT! This week\u2019s topic is an indie freebie, which was submitted through my topic request form by @dark.shelf.of.wonders and Books Are The New Black! I love supporting authors who self-publish or who publish through small, independent presses so I\u2019ll be sharing some of those hidden gems that not as many people talk about regularly! And these aren\u2019t just my favorite indies, they are some of my very favorite books ever! All ten of them got 5 stars from me. I might be the most excited to jump around the Linky and see everyone\u2019s lists because I\u2019m hoping to find some recs for amazing books that I haven\u2019t stumbled across on my own!<\/p>\n

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First to Fall<\/strong><\/a> by Jenny B. Jones
My Lucky Charm<\/a><\/strong> by Courtney Walsh
Acting Merry<\/a><\/strong> by Martha Keyes
Desert Island Duke<\/strong><\/a> by Kate Bateman
Another Fish in the Sea<\/strong><\/a> by Amy Kelly
Love, Loss, and Pasta Sauce<\/a><\/strong> by Stephanie Taylor
When She Was Naughty<\/strong><\/a> by Tessa Dare
Faking Christmas<\/a><\/strong> by Cindy Steel
Miracle on Ladies\u2019 Mile<\/a><\/strong> by Joanna Shupe
Kissing for Keeps<\/a><\/strong> by Martha Keyes<\/p>\n

Have you read any of these?<\/strong>
Do you like finding lesser-known indie titles as much as I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Posted September 7, 2026 by Jana in Top Ten Tuesday \/ 13 Comments Welcome to another TTT! This week\u2019s topic is an indie freebie, which was submitted through my topic request form by @dark.shelf.of.wonders and Books Are The New Black! 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