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Indie Romance Books That I Have Loved

Indie Romance Books That I Have Loved

July 21, 2022 Posted by angelreads Recommendations, Romance Recs 1 Comment

As you may know, I’m doing the Indie Accords Readathon this month – which you can check out more here. So today I thought I would share the indie books I’ve enjoyed reading over the last few years and think that you may like as well.

This list isn’t everything. I have read a lot of indie and self-published books over the last 3 years especially. But these are the ones I’ve really enjoyed and want to share with you all. As I mostly read indie romance books, I’ve decided to just include those in this post today.  

Just a quick note, please check the trigger warnings for each of these books. There are some dark romances, and other triggering content mentioned in some of these books. 

Another thing if it’s a series, I’ve just shared the whole series, rather than each book in the series. If’s a standalone book in a series, with no continuous story, I’ve only shared which book I’ve loved. 

So let’s get into it. These are the indie and self-published romances that I have loved reading. As always these are in no real order. 

Sports Romances 

The Ivy Years by Sarina Bowen | Cold Fury Hockey Series by Sawyer Bennett. | Brooklyn Bruisers by Sarina Bowen | Surrender and Dominate (Harris Brothers #4-5) by Amy Daws.

Until You’re Mine (Fighting For Her #1) by Cindi Madsen | Edge Series by Jennifer Comeaux. | Undone By You (Chicago Rebels #3) by Kate Meader. | The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata.

Dirty Air Series by Lauren Asher | From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata | Kulti by Mariana Zapata.

MC Romances 

Raven Riders by Laura Kaye | Savage Disciples MC by Drew Elyse. | Satan’s Fury MC: Memphis by L. Wilder. | The Kings of Retribution MC, Louisiana Chapter Series by Sandy Alvarez and Crystal Daniels. 

The Fallen Men Series by Giana Darling | Kings of Mayhem MC by Penny Dee.

Dark Romances 

Lord of London Town (Adley Firm #1) by Tillie Cole | Hades Hangmen by Tillie Cole. | Brutal Birthright Series by Sophie Lark. | Hades Series by Tate James. 

The Havoc Boys by C.M. Stunich | Academy of Stardom Series by Bea Paige. | WITSEC Series by Ashley N. Rostek | Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby.

Hidden Empire Series by Elizabeth Knight | Unhinged (Necessary Evils #1) by Onley James.

Military Romance 

Flight & Glory Series by Rebecca Yarros | Out of Uniform Series by Annabeth Albert. | The Elite Series by Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank. | 

Contemporary Romances 

Royally Series by Emma Chase | Stage Dive Series by Kylie Scott. | Sailor’s Grave Series by Drew Elyse | Landry Family by Adriana Locke. 

Mad About the Banker (Modern Love #3) by Piper Rayne | It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time by Kylie Scott. | The Birthday List (Maysen Jar #1) by Devney Perry. | Accidentally Married on Purpose (Love and Games #3) by Rachel Harris.

All the King’s Men duology by Kennedy Ryan | Fallen Angel Series by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine. | True North Series by Sarina Bowen. | Bergman Brothers Series by Chloe Liese. 

Under Locke by Mariana Zapata | The Thalanian Dynasty Series by Katee Roberts. | Becker Brothers by Kandi Steiner | Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata.

Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas | Wicked Villains Series by Katee Robert | Marry the Scot Series by Jolie Vines. | Lovelight Farms (Lovelight #1) by B.K. Borison.

Rock Addiction (Rock Kiss #1) by Nalini Singh

New Adult 

Trust by Kylie Scott | Lie to Me by Natasha Preston. 

Fantasy Romance 

Nameless (Nameless #1) by Jennifer Jenkins | A King so Cold (Royals #1) by Ella Fields. | Tin (Faeries of Oz #1) by Candace Robinson and Amber R. Duell. | Drag Me Up (Gods of Hunger #1) by R.M. Virtues.

From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout. | Fae Guardians by Lana Pecherczyk | That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon (Mead Mishaps #1) by Kimberly Lemming.

Paranormal Romance 

North of Need (Hearts of the Anemoi #1) by Laura Kaye | Kit Davenport by Tate James. | Lola & the Millionaires: Part One and Two (Sweet Omegaverse #2-3) by Kathryn Moon. | Shadow Beast Shifters by Jaymin Eve.

Their Vampire Queen Series by Joely Sue Burkhart | The Four Horsemen by Laura Thalassa | Emerald Lakes Series by Britt Andrews. | Gifted Academy Series by Michelle Hercules. 

Pack Saint Clair by Thora Woods | The Shifters of Garoureve by Elle M. Drew | The Bonds That Tie Series by J. Bree. | A Demon’s Guide to the Afterlife by Kel Carpenter and Aurelia Jane.

Novella’s 

Birthday Shot by Rilzy Adams | Truth or Dare by Danielle Allen. | Grading Curves by Naima Simone | Ignite (Legacy #0.75) by Rebecca Yarros.

The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese | Creature Cafe Series by Clio Evans. | Me + Somebody’s Son: A Heights Story by Christina C. Jones.

And there we go! Those are just some of the indie romances that I have really enjoyed reading, and hope that you do to. Hae you read any of these? What did you think of them? What are some of your favourite indie and self-published romance books? Let’s Chat! 

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    July 21, 2022 at 1:36 PM

    Your favourite Mariana Zapata?? (please put them in order best to worst)

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I have a love-hate relationship with this series. I have a love-hate relationship with this series. But I ended up really enjoying this one. It’s best friends to fake dating to-lovers. It’s always been you, bad-boy/good-girl, and I loved that. While Save Your Breath has quite a few tropes, it really leads itself to it, and it works. 

Aleks and Mia have known each other for years now. Since they were teenagers, that angst has been building up this whole time. And you can tell right from the get-go, it’s fantastic. I even wanted more of it, because I love pain. When Aleks went to live with Mia’s family as a teenager, sparks flew, but for many reasons, they both put their feelings aside. And well, now they are not only going to be fake-dating, but they might as well be engaged, too. 

I really enjoyed seeing how both Aleks and Mia both tried to hide how they were feeling throughout the whole ‘fake-dating’ situation, but anyone could see it. They know each other as no one else does. Aleks has a lot going on, and while I do think this was brushed over a little too much, Mia is his centre. Mia is a massive music star and is a female in the industry, so yeah, people don’t respect her. Obvsiouly because why couldn’t a female star be badass and write about the things that she has gone through? Aleks and Mia get each other, and that is very clear from the start; they are both just trying to squash everything. We get to see them slowly start to show how they feel, and well, one night it all explodes. 

Overall, I enjoyed this one a lot; it’s not my favourite of the series, but I had a great time reading it. I liked Aleks and Mia a lot as characeters and while I think the mental health aspect could have been explored a whole lot more, I can see why it wasn’t. The romance was slow and spicy, the angst was great, and the payoff for these two was what they needed. 

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🏒Sports/Hockey Romance
🎤Fake Dating/Engagement
🏒Childhood Friends to Lovers
🎤Forced Proximity
🏒Athlete x Pop Star 
🎤Angsty Slow Burn 

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Mental Health Struggles 
Suicide Intention 
Family Deaths 
Alcohol Consumption
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Well February wasn’t the best reading month. I onl Well February wasn’t the best reading month. I only ended up reading 3 books in. 3 pretty fun books but one of my slowest readings months in a while. 

And I’m going to be honest here it’s because I’ve been constantly reading Heated Rivalry fanfics. 🤷‍♀️ I’m having the best time though. 

How was your reading in February? Any 5  star reads? 

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January was a really solid reading month. I read s January was a really solid reading month. I read some books that had been on my tbr for some time, reread a few things that peaked my interest. I also started a few new series. And just had a good time!

I just had a really good start to the year. While February is a little slow so far I’m looking forward to what I can pick up.

What did you read in January? Any 5-star reads? Let’s chat! 

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Can you believe that it’s already February? I know Can you believe that it’s already February? I know I can’t. But that means it’s a new month with more releases coming out! And that makes me excited. Some fantastic titles releasing this month and I cannot wait to read them. 📚

A couple of these are on my TBR already and some have just caught my eye and that makes me super excited to pick them up. 🖤

What are you looking forward to reading this month? Let’s chat! ✨

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