Bestselling Crime Thriller ‘The Forgotten Girls’ by Alexa Steele is a Top Hit On iPublisher News

NEW YORK - Jan. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- Independent Publisher News has listed the top indie books on Amazon and Smashwords for January 5 – 11, 2015.

Independent Publisher News is an online platform dedicated to supporting independent authors and publishing houses. It is the perfect place for indie authors and publishing houses to distribute their news about their latest releases, and reach avid readers who are constantly looking for the next best thing. The site promotes quality above all, and all books are screened to ensure they have a professional cover, and they are professionally edited. Only books that are created in an appealing manner and provide quality content make it to the site’s news feed.

This week, ‘The Forgotten Girls’ by Alexa Steele is at the top of the Fiction category. The first book in ‘The Suburban Murder Series’ introduces readers to a world that seems perfect on the outside, but is completely rotten on the inside. When young girls start dying in an elite suburb of New York City, SVU detective Bella DeFranco is sent to investigate the case. With her good looks, sharp mind, and fast reflexes, she is one of the best detectives in Bronx. However, the moment she gets emerged in the luxurious world of yacht clubs and multi-million dollar mansions, she realizes that no one is what they seem, and dark secrets are hidden behind fake smiles. Will she be able to solve this case when no one will allow her to find out the truths that would help her solve the puzzle?

‘Gut Instincts: Dispatches from the Wide Open Space Between Sickness and Health’ by Heather Abel has made it to the top of the Non-Fiction category. In this Kindle Single, the author tells her story of living with celiac disease and enjoying everything life has to offer even when dealing with terrible symptoms such as anemia, insomnia, and neck pain. Heather Abel was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2000, and since then she has struggled to find a diet that would keep the symptoms at bay and allow her to live like everyone else. This book is not only a story of survival, but also a discussion on the limits of medical knowledge, and on what a gluten-free diet truly implies.

This week’s top book in the Children’s Books category is ‘Orangey the Goldfish’, written by Eddie Bee and illustrated by Teri Lee. It is an adorable book for children, which teaches them about what it means to have a pet and how they should care for such a special companion. Billy is a little boy who has a goldfish. His name is Orangey, and he’s not just any kind of goldfish. He can talk, he has a lot of character and personality, and he loves to eat. The story focuses on the relationship between Billy and Orangey, and on how the boy learns how to take care of his pet and make sure he has everything he needs. The illustrations are beautiful and brightly colored, and the little ones will be immediately drawn into the story. ‘Orangey the Goldfish’ is the first book in a series, and parents and children will want to get the other installments and follow the characters’ wonderful adventures.

‘The Pact’ by Karina Halle is at the top of the Erotic Romance list. This New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel is a full-length, standalone book that will keep fans of contemporary adult romance glued to the pages. Linden and Stephanie have been best friends for as long as they’ve known each other. Maybe this is the reason why, in their mid-twenties, they made a pact to marry each other if neither one of them would be in a serious relationship when they reached thirty. At that moment, it was just a fun, harmless game, but, as they both get closer to thirty, they realize that their old pact might be their last chance at happiness. Linden is a helicopter pilot, and Stephanie is a successful businesswoman. They might not seem like the ideal couple, but the way they feel about each other changes everything. Will they be able to turn their friendship into a happy marriage, or will they find out that they will never be more than friends?

The #1 bestseller on Smashwords is ‘Refuge’ by Karen Lynch. The second book in the ‘Relentless’ series follows Sara as she is trying to fit in a new world and a new life. She left her own world behind because it was the only way she could protect the ones she loved, but now she realizes that it is almost impossible for her to find a place among the Mohiri. She struggles to build new relationships, to cope with her new trainers, and manage her powers. Keeping her unique heritage a secret is crucial, especially since the Master is still looking for her. ‘Refuge’ is a story of adventure, self-discovery, friendship, betrayal, and love.

Every week, Independent Publisher News lists the top best sellers on Amazon and Smashwords, as well as the newest released books. The aim is to help independent authors and publishers promote their books.

Visit the site: http://ipublishernews.com