‘Heartless’ Leads Self-Published Bestsellers List

By Dianna Dilworth 

51lQitSfhsLHeartless by Winter Renshaw is No. 1 on the Self-Published Bestsellers List this week.

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Amazon Self-Published Bestsellers for the Week of August 12, 2016

1. Heartless by Winter Renshaw: “My obsession was born of innocence and good intentions, and it began the day I spotted a handwritten journal lying in the bushes outside a townhouse on Lexington Avenue. It was raining sideways that morning, and my intention was to return it the next day; safe and dry.”

2. The Mechanic by Vanessa Waltz: “Gage Carter is the poster boy for rude, rugged, and obnoxious. He’s the town’s mechanic. When he’s not giving me a hard time about my car, he’s mocking my city girl ways.”

3. Cockpit by Joanna Blake: “I’m a thrill seeker. I fly the fastest jets in the world, and ride my motorcycle when I’m on the ground. The only thing that matters to me is speed. Why would I ever think about settling down?”

4. Happily Ever All-Star by Sosie Frost: “Veteran running back Jude Owens is one of the best and most respected players in the league. A brutal concussion nearly ended his career, but Jude refuses to retire without earning the ultimate honor—a championship.”

5. The Atlantis Gene by A.G. Riddle: “70,000 years ago, the human race almost went extinct. We survived, but no one knows how. Until now. The countdown to the next stage of human evolution is about to begin, and humanity might not survive this time.”

6. Tempting the Law by Alexa Riley: “Eden literally fell into Coen’s arms as he rescued her, and she has belonged to him ever since that day. She has sent him an invitation to her graduation and he’s obliged to go… Right?”

7. Sapphire Dragon by Terry Bolryder: “Lucien Rainbringer, the Sapphire dragon, has learned the hard way that humans can’t be trusted. No matter how hard you work, how much you sacrifice, there’s always someone willing to burn what you’ve built to the ground for greed or power.”

8.  My Best Friend’s Brother by Hazel Kelly: “We used to call ourselves The Three Musketeers. I know it’s cliché, but we were only kids. They usually took turns being in charge, which was fine with me. I was just happy to go along with them.”

9. Onyx Dragon by Terry Bolryder: “Isaac Morningstar III, or Zach to the few who know him, has hit rock bottom. Once an immortal, nearly-invincible dragon, he’s been awakened only to have his powers and his treasure locked away until he can prove himself to be a trustworthy protector of humans. Since Zach has never liked humans, he’s pretty sure he’s going to end up back on ice.”

10. Rendan by Celia Kyle: “Rendan sen Tarkan, Offense Master to the Preor Third Fleet, has found his human mate. She is small compared to him, but her curves, delicious scent, and sky blue eyes call out to his soul. He has waited for a female for over two centuries and he will fight—kill—any who dare attempt to take her. Even one of his own males.”

Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers for the Week of August 12, 2016

1. 2016 Longhorn Football Prospectus: Thinking Texas Football 

2. Principles of Biology: Animal Systems: A Tutorial Study Guide (box set) 

3. Naturally Flawless: A holistic approach to clear skin 

4. Teacher Misery: Helicopter Parents, Special Snowflakes and Other Bullshit 

5. The Ethical Technologist 

6. Teach 

7. Scrum Narrative and PSM Exam Guide 

8. How to Start a Business Analyst Career 

9. The Generous Qur’an: An accurate, modern English translation of the Qur’an, Islam’s holiest book. 

10. Negotiating for Success: Essential Strategies and Skills