Sneak Peek: June 2026 Indie Next List

The June 2026 Indie Next List includes four Macmillan titles!

THE SHIPPERS by Katherine Center
9781250408051 | 5/19/26

“Center (THE LOVE HATERS) sets this beguiling contemporary aboard a weeklong cruise… Center employs the forced proximity trope to excellent effect in bringing these two back together, and the characters’ sparkling banter effortlessly captures their long-standing intimacy. It’s a joy to watch their friends-to-lovers journey unfold.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

HEATHER by Caitlin Mullen
9781250400574 | 6/9/26

“A haunting exploration of how far people will go to feel seen, a searing indictment of a man who exploited the most vulnerable, and a powerful testament to the devastating consequences and the remarkable strength and resilience that follow. This powerful novel will appeal to fans of Allen Eskens, Elle Marr, and Brad Parks.”—Library Journal, starred review

MARION by Leah Rowan
9781250416469 | 6/2/26

“Rowan debuts with a fiendishly clever feminist remix of Psycho. Marion Crane is staying at the Billings Motel on the outskirts of New Paltz, N.Y., after her bus broke down and every other hotel room in the area was booked… Rowan’s bold take on Hitchcock’s classic benefits from wicked humor, a well-rounded heroine fueled by righteous anger, and a breakneck pace. Readers will want to check in to the Billings for a long stay.”—Publishers Weekly

THE FAKE DIVINATION OFFENSE by Sara Raasch
9781250428790 | 5/19/26

“Once again, Raasch adds a layer of Dungeons & Dragons world building to a contemporary romance, and in between rawball matches and steamy scenes, she also explores themes of religious trauma, the sometimes-fine line between attraction and obsession, and the power of friendship and teamwork. It’s a fun ride.”—Booklist