The best Kindle books

Find your favourite bestseller with our roundup of the best Kindle books.

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by Isabel Martins |
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As we're all home-bound for now, many of us are turning to TV series and books for entertainment, especially with ebooks, as you have the option to download plenty rather than having to buy a physical book. Not to mention, the Amazon Kindle store is overflowing with literary choices, meaning that finding the best Kindle book is no easy task.

Related: The best Kindle to buy for every type of reader

That is why we've comprised a round-up of the best Kindle books and we've included a wide range, from romance to non-fiction, from thrillers to comedies, our guide has got it all and you're bound to find your next page-turner.

Don't fancy having the added expense? Our best Kindle books guide also includes free books and books included on Prime Reading - a service available to Prime members which provides 10 free ebooks, so you don't actually need to spend a cent searching for your next favourite bestseller.

If you're specifically looking for a cookbook, check out our guide on the best slow cooker recipe books.

The best Paid Kindle books

The Meal Prep King Plan: Save time. Lose weight. Eat the meals you love Kindle Edition
Price: $54.71

At the top of Amazon's bestseller list, we have a meal prep book and from the glowing reviews and tasty meal plans, it's easy to see why!

From the blurb: Lose weight for good with great-tasting, easy-to-cook recipes from The Meal Prep King Plan. Together, John and Charlotte have lost an incredible 15-stone, and they are here to show you how to lose weight and feel your best - the easy way!

Review: "If I could give more stars I would… If you are looking to lose weight save money and time, look no further"

One of the books that led to the Netflix sensation Bridgerton, and is also the second bestseller on the Amazon Kindle store.

From the blurb: My dear Miss Bridgerton, We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall. It is my hope that after a suitable period of time, we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except… he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled… and when he kissed her… he rest of the world simply fell away. Could this imperfect man be perfect for her?

This thriller is an excellent choice for anyone looking for their next page-turner.

From the blurb: Pete Riley answers the door one morning to a parent's worst nightmare. On his doorstep is Miles Lambert, who breaks the devastating news that Pete's two-year-old, Theo, isn't Pete's real son - their babies got mixed up at birth.The two families - Pete, his partner Maddie, and Miles and his wife Lucy - agree that, rather than swap the boys back, they'll try to find a more flexible way to share their children's lives. But a plan to sue the hospital triggers an investigation that unearths disturbing questions about just what happened the day the babies were switched.And when Theo is thrown out of nursery for hitting other children, Maddie and Pete have to ask themselves: how far do they want this arrangement to go? What secrets lie hidden behind the Lamberts' smart front door? How much can they trust the real parents of their child - or even each other?An addictive psychological thriller, perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Shari Lapena's The Couple Next Door.

From the same author of the sensation that was Big Little Lies, comes The Husband's secret.

From the blurb: Cecilia Fitzpatrick thought she knew her husband. That is until she finds an envelope with his writing on: 'to be opened in the event of my death'. She opens it, and learns a shocking truth he has never dared reveal. Now Cecilia faces a terrible choice. Because revealing her husband's secret will hurt those she loves the most…

The international bestseller Jeffrey Deaver has given us another incredible crime thriller in the form of The Goodbye Man.

From the blurb: Say goodbye to your problemsIn pursuit of two armed fugitives in the wilderness of Washington State, unique investigator Colter Shaw witnesses a shocking suicide. This leads him to the Foundation – a cult that promises to transform people's lives. But is there more to it than meets the eye?Say goodbye to your freedom. Shaw goes undercover to expose the Foundation's real purpose. Before long he meets the charismatic leader Master Eli, a man who commands terrifying loyalty from his followers.Say goodbye to your lifeSomething truly dark is going on beneath the surface of the idyllic community. And as Shaw peels back the layers of truth, he begins to see there is only one way to escape the Foundation… and the price for that freedom might well be your very life.

The Crossing (Detective Louise Blackwell Book 1) Kindle EditionAmazon
Price: $3.99

An excellent crime thriller.

From the blurb: When a body is discovered, bled dry on a beach, the sleepy seaside town of Weston-super-Mare wakes up to a nightmare. For Detective Inspector Louise Blackwell, recently transferred to the town she last saw as a child, it's her first case on the job.The victim—Veronica Lloyd, an elderly volunteer at a local church—has puncture wounds to her hands. When a priest is found killed in a nearby church in a similarly grisly condition, it becomes clear that Blackwell is dealing with a righteous and bloody murderer. But the victims aren't random. The killer has a vendetta and is hell-bent on exacting twisted revenge for a dark secret dating back years—and there are more murders planned.

The Villa of Dreams: The perfect uplifting escapist read for 2021 Kindle EditionAmazon
Price: $4.99

A romance novel from a renowned author.

From the blurb: Seren Maddison left behind a rainy Britain to follow her dreams and live and work in Lisbon. The vibrancy, the beautiful scenery and the sunshine, made her fall in love and she knew, instantly, that it would be her forever home. International artist Reid Henderson has homes in Lisbon and London. Following his painful divorce, his dream is to turn his luxurious home into an art school and gallery. When Seren and Reid first meet there is an instant attraction, but they are both people who have been hurt, and each have dreams that are so far apart, they aren't even on the same page. Can they enjoy one summer of happiness together, as life bestows a gift of memories to cherish for the rest of their lives? Or is their destiny to chart a path into the future, in a home where dreams can come true?

An exciting thriller from a Sunday Times bestseller.

From the blurb: When Sarah rescues a young girl in trouble, she expects nothing in return. But her act of bravery puts a powerful and dangerous man in her debt. He lives by his own brutal code, and all debts must be repaid - in the only way he knows how.He offers Sarah a way to solve a desperate situation with her intolerable boss. A once-in-a-lifetime deal that will make all her problems disappear. No consequences. No comeback. No chance of being found out. All it takes is a 29 second phone call.

A Fatal Secret (Ryder and Loveday, Book 4) Kindle EditionAmazon
Price: $4.99

A gripping novel from a bestselling author.

From the blurb: A family day out at Briar's Hall ends in tragedy when a young boy goes missing – and his body is found at the bottom of a disused well in the orchard.It looks like a simple case of an eleven-year-old exploring where he shouldn't: a tragic accident. But Coroner Clement Ryder and Probationary WPC Trudy Loveday aren't convinced. If Eddie had been climbing and fallen, why were there no cuts or dirt on his hands? Why would a boy terrified of heights be around a well at all? Could it be that poor Eddie's death was murder? There are rumours of blackmail in the village, and Clement and Trudy have a horrible feeling that Eddie stumbled on a secret that someone was willing to kill for…

The Other Wife Kindle EditionAmazon
Price: $2.49

A real page-turner.

From the blurb: Suzi did a bad thing. She's paying for it now, pregnant, scared, and living in an isolated cottage with her jealous husband, Nick.When Nora moves into the only house nearby, Suzi is delighted to have a friend. So much so that she's almost tempted to tell Nora her terrible secret. But there's more to Nora than meets the eye. It's impossible—does she already know what Suzi did?Caught up in their own secrets and lies, these strangers will soon realise they have more in common than they could ever have imagined. When a shocking event brings them together, their lives will never be the same again.

The Widow (Serenity's Plain Secrets Book 9) Kindle Edition
Price: $3.99

An excellent thriller.

From the blurb: Some Amish communities aren't so cozy. The Widow is the next instalment to the Serenity's Plain Secrets' mystery/crime thriller series. Is it suicide or murder? A young Amish widow turns up dead in Blood Rock and Sheriff Serenity Adams investigates in this gripping new whodunit mystery.

Jessica Beam is a Hot Mess: An Enemies to Lovers Romantic ComedyAmazon
Price: $5.99

A gripping romance novel.

From the blurb: When down on her luck Jessica Beam is sold out by her best friend and thrown out of her home, the only person she can turn to is her long lost grandmother Matilda. But life isn't so hot for Matilda either. The acclaimed etiquette books she wrote in her youth are no longer selling, her mortgage repayments are gigantic and now her disheveled granddaughter has turned up out of the blue, asking for help.In an attempt to get a new book deal and make some much needed money, Jess and Matilda decide to band together and use Matilda's old etiquette guides to teach messy, unpolished Jess how to become the ultimate demure lady.

The House on Fisher Street Kindle EditionAmazon
Price: $0.99

An incredible horror book.

From the blurb: Paula has already told her boyfriend Ryan that they're leaving town, and that they have to put their criminal activities in the past. When they're offered the chance to help break into the house on Fisher Street, however, they find themselves tempted by the prospect of one final payday. If the rumors about the house are true, they could make enough money to start their new lives with a bang. And the plan is so good, so airtight, that nobody has to get hurt.By the time they realize their mistake, Paula, Ryan and Davey are in a trap from which no-one has ever escaped before.

Desecration (Brooke and Daniel Book 1) Kindle EditionAmazon
Price: $0.99

A gripping psychological thriller.

From the blurb: As Detective Sergeant Jamie Brooke copes with the daily pain of watching her daughter suffer through her last days, she is assigned to a macabre murder case. The mutilated body of a young heiress is found within the London Royal College of Surgeons surrounded by medical specimen jars. An antique Anatomical Venus figurine is discovered beside the body and Jamie enlists the help of British Museum researcher, Blake Daniel, to look into its past. When personal tragedy strikes, Jamie has nothing left to lose and she must race against time to stop the mysterious Lyceum before they claim another victim.

The Honourable Fortune Hunter: A matchmaking Regency Romance (Scandalous Miss Brightwell Series Book 5) Kindle EditionAmazon
Price: $3.99

A real page-turner.

From the blurb: With his reputation in tatters, the last thing self-confessed fortune hunter Theo McAlister needs is another heiress complicating his life. When Miss Lizzy Scott suddenly becomes his responsibility after he rescues her from a carriage accident en route to a house party, Theo is determined to return her to her guardian so he can continue what has become his life's mission: to atone for his past. But when sparks fly and attraction sizzles between the innocent debutante and the jaded man-about-town, Theo must decide what is more important: Love? Or restoring his reputation?

Isabel Martins is a Commercial Content Writer for What's The Best, specialising in technology.

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