Top new action-adventure books in December 2025
Last updated:
December 31, 2025
December 2025 featuring new releases by Suzanne Wright, Lisa Unger, Elizabeth O'Roark, Onley James, Grace Draven, Gena Showalter, Mary Calmes, Rebecca Zanetti, Julie Saman, Nicole Fiorina and many more.
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Black Willow Witch by Suzanne Wright
"Be the biggest, baddest witch in town so no one ever dares bully you again." That was her grandmother's advice and it's been Emberlyn's law since she was a child. It's kept the local coven at bay - until now..romance · paranormal · shapeshifters · fantasy · magic · witches-wizards · audiobook · urban-fantasy · small-town · alpha-mc -
![The Kill Clause by Lisa Unger]()
The Kill Clause by Lisa Unger
A hired killer finds herself caught between her conscience and her contract over the holidays in this riveting short thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.A hit woman’s work doesn’t stop for the holidays. As the advent calendar winds down, Paige slips into a palatial house, ignoring a blizzard of texts from her ex-husband...fiction · mystery · suspense · audiobook · crime · season-winter · thriller · action-adventure · holidays · political-intrigue -
![My Favorite Fake Romance by Elizabeth O'Roark]()
My Favorite Fake Romance by Elizabeth O'Roark
Faking it never felt this good.Dr. Easton Walsh thought she’d be showing up to her best friend’s wedding with a dazzling ring and a fiancé everyone wanted to Instagram. Instead, her boyfriend dumped her over what was supposed to be a proposal dinner and the only man offering her a lifeline is the last one she’d ever choose: Elijah Cabot. Her best friend’s older brother...romance · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · journey · angst · fake-relationship · multi-pov · steamy · fiction · action-adventure -
![Villains & Vigilantes: A Necessary Evils Anthology by Onley James]()
Villains & Vigilantes: A Necessary Evils Anthology by Onley James
Trick. Treat. Take out the trash.Welcome to the most unhinged Mulvaney party yet. The costumes are couture, the littles are under lock and key, and the ultimate villain is about to get exactly what she deserves.What starts as a Halloween gala turns into a house-wide hunt as the Mulvaneys, Jericho’s Boys, and the men of Elite close ranks to end a monster’s reign for good... -
![The Moon Raven by Grace Draven]()
The Moon Raven by Grace Draven
Disaris jin Gheza's rare gift for code-breaking means she must flee a conquering army and a fanatical cult, or become their prisoner and pawn. To evade capture, she will cross perilous territories and sorcerous borders, her aim, rescue her sister from captivity and stop a goddess bent on remaking the world through destruction and bloodshed.But she won't be facing danger alone... -
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![Kingdom of Today by Gena Showalter]()
Kingdom of Today by Gena Showalter
From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes a hauntingly beautiful dystopian fantasy, where ancient powers rise and a fearless young woman must choose between the ruthless prince who tempts her heart—and a destiny that could cost her soul.When Arden Roosa returns to Fort Bala Royal Academy, nothing is as it was... -
![Raven in Midwinter by Mary Calmes]()
Raven in Midwinter by Mary Calmes
Sometimes the most frightening thing is not the wind howling through the trees…but what’s lurking there.Xander Corey is certain that what his husband, Lorne MacBain, the chief of police in their little town of Osprey, is seeing outside their kitchen window is nothing to worry about. It’s concerning that whenever Xander looks, there’s nothing there, but really, it could be anything...romance · mlm · paranormal · fantasy · magic · witches-wizards · time-travel · contemporary · small-town · law-enforcement -
![You Can Scream by Rebecca Zanetti]()
You Can Scream by Rebecca Zanetti
Twisted family relationships, sociopaths and conspiracy theories abound in the icy Cascade Mountains of Washington State in New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti's heart-pounding series about an FBI profiler and her equally brilliant sister on the wrong side of the law...romance · mystery · suspense · fiction · contemporary · crime · small-town · law-enforcement · family · action-adventure -
![Cursed King by Julie Saman]()
Cursed King by Julie Saman
A deliciously steamy, suspenseful, and darker contemporary royalty Beauty and the Beast retelling about a grumpy single dad and the woman who brings him to his knees. Welcome to the cursed kingdom of Messalina…When my sick father wanders into the off-limits palace where the widowed king of Messalina lives with his three children, I know we're in trouble...romance · forced-proximity · royalty · audiobook · suspense · fantasy · age-gap · enemies-to-lovers · boss-employee · retellings -
![Ghost of Nova Graves by Nicole Fiorina]()
Ghost of Nova Graves by Nicole Fiorina
COMING THIS...romance · gothic · fantasy · paranormal · season-autumn · spooky · action-adventure · fiction · book · adult -
![Under Gorse and Stone by Lily Morton]()
Under Gorse and Stone by Lily Morton
Cary Sutton isn’t surprised when his boyfriend walks out on him during a holiday in Cornwall at Christmas. It’s far from the first time that someone's accused him of being cold — both inside and out. Cary’s spent his whole life feeling like he’s separated from the world by a sheet of glass. Nothing touches him. Nothing moves him...romance · fantasy · mlm · paranormal · magic · dragons · shapeshifters · lgbtq · age-gap · contemporary -
![Bratva Menace by T.J. Maguire]()
Bratva Menace by T.J. Maguire
Lukyan VolkovIt was my time to motherfucking shine.I've always been underestimated. The type of personality I had ensured that. I liked to joke around a lot. Have fun. Make people laugh. Being underestimated kinda came with that territory, and that was okay. I didn't mind.But now, I had the chance to prove myself. To show that I wasn't just the idiot, class clown of the Bratva...romance · dark · contemporary · organized-crime · obsession · humor · fiction · action-adventure · steamy · crime -
![Christmas with the Silver Fox Billionaires: Holiday Reverse Harem Romance by Kai Lesy]()
Christmas with the Silver Fox Billionaires: Holiday Reverse Harem Romance by Kai Lesy
Three ruthless billionaire brothers.One very lucky Christmas guest. My fiancé wrecked me at his family’s Christmas gala,leaving me humiliated and furious.But his three silver-fox stepbrothers?They wipe the humiliation away in an instant.Cole. Asher. Toby Morgan.The ex-Marine who makes my body betray my mind.The brooding billionaire twin whose stormy eyes make me ache...romance · reverse-harem · contemporary · age-gap · steamy · angst · drama · fiction · suspense · polyamory -
![Texas Snow by Kelly Fox]()
Texas Snow by Kelly Fox
His cabin was the last place I wanted to go. Detective Rafferty put me behind bars, and I should hate him for it.I mean…I do.Mostly.But there’s a fine line between grudge and obsession, and I’ve been walking it for the last year.Now my protection detail’s blown on Christmas Eve, and the only man who can keep me alive is the one who ruined my life...romance · mlm · contemporary · forced-proximity · lgbtq · fiction · prison · law-enforcement · mystery · forbidden-love -
![Vanquished by Tana Stone]()
Vanquished by Tana Stone
My planet made a deal with the ruthless Vandar. Now I belong to the most feared warlord in the galaxy.It was supposed to be a random lottery with just one unlucky woman chosen to seal the alliance between my frozen outpost and the Vandar warriors. One bride to guarantee we wouldn't betray them to the Zagrath Empire... -
![My Fair Frauds: A Novel by Lee Kelly, Jennifer Thorne]()
My Fair Frauds: A Novel by Lee Kelly, Jennifer Thorne
A high society fraud and a scrappy swindler team up to take down Gilded Age New York in this tale of intrigue, drama, and female friendship.The Grand Duchess Marie Charlotte Antonie of Linsbourg--a war-torn country known for its wealth of emeralds--has taken Gilded Age high society by storm...mystery · fiction · historical · urban · cozy · female-mc · romance · action-adventure · book · adult -
![Make Me Trust Again by Anna B. Doe]()
Make Me Trust Again by Anna B. Doe
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![Gator by Jacki James]()
Gator by Jacki James
At six feet of cocky charm, easy smiles, and a reckless streak a mile wide, Harlan “Gator” Thibodeaux is not my type. So why is he the one I call when my world falls apart?Julius Petros has spent years dazzling older men who wanted arm candy, not commitment—men who loved the sparkle but never stayed long enough to see the person underneath. Gator is nothing like them... -
![Twelve Mile Limit by Brandy Hynes]()
Twelve Mile Limit by Brandy Hynes
Nothing’s more exclusive than Noire Underground.Serving the wicked and reaping rewards.Secrets. Lies. Soot and cinders.Rhythm. Blades. Games and gore.A knife like a claw and the strike of a needle.This hidden haven is a throne of chains.MaddoxTessa Lockhart is what dreams—and nightmares—are made of...romance · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · dark · workplace · found-family · organized-crime · billionaire · murder · female-mc -
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![My Blade, Your Back by K.M. Moronova]()
My Blade, Your Back by K.M. Moronova
Coming...romance · fantasy · dark · contemporary · fiction · military · suspense · action-adventure · book · adult -
![Something Wicked by Falon Ballard]()
Something Wicked by Falon Ballard
From the beloved USA Today bestselling author Falon Ballard comes a seductive romantasy that blends Macbeth and Moulin Rouge! into a hypnotic saga of sex, love, and murder.The country of Avon is in deep turmoil. The Uprising has overthrown Avon's monarchial rulers, and a decree has been issued... -
![The Little Shop of Curiosities The Music Box - Part 1. by Vawn Cassidy]()
The Little Shop of Curiosities The Music Box - Part 1. by Vawn Cassidy
The Music Box - Part 1.Despite being raised and well loved by his two adoptive fathers Harrison Ames has always felt alone. As an incredibly powerful witch he’s never come across anyone else who can do the things he can. Moving to London from Devon, he’d hoped that if he finally gathered the courage to confront the biological mother who’d given him up as a baby, he might finally have some answers... -
![Intergalactic Waste Management, LLC by Ash Bishop]()
Intergalactic Waste Management, LLC by Ash Bishop
The next adventure in the Intergalactic Archives series from Audie Award-winning author Ash Bishop brings more swashbuckling action, will they or won’t they romance, murder, and a ruthless galactic mafia.“Ash Bishop is a wild collision of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett . . .” —Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of Cold War and Red Empire“A sense of fun infuses every line...sci-fi · fiction · romance · mystery · aliens · invasion · anthologies · supernatural · action-adventure · amateur-sleuth -
![Dawn of the Firebird by Sarah Mughal Rana]()
Dawn of the Firebird by Sarah Mughal Rana
For fans of The Poppy War, She Who Became the Sun and The Will of the Many, a breathtaking fantasy novel about the daughter of an overthrown emperor from an exciting new voice Khamilla Zahr-zad’s life has been built on a foundation of violence and vengeance. Every home she’s known has been destroyed by war...fantasy · high-fantasy · retellings · epic · poc-author · action-adventure · paranormal · sword-sorcery · historical · fiction -
![The Italian Secret by Tara Moss]()
The Italian Secret by Tara Moss
#1 internationally bestselling author Tara Moss returns with an immersive post-war mystery as glamorous investigator Billie Walker follows a trail of secrets to Italy’s sun-drenched Neapolitan coastNaples, 1943. Deep within a secret network of underground tunnels, a woman takes shelter from a wartime air raid and prays her husband will return home safe.Pacific Ocean, 1907...historical-fiction · mystery · historical · fiction · ww2 · investigator · suspense · young-adult · noir · 20th-century -
![Curse The Heart by Emily Blackwood]()
Curse The Heart by Emily Blackwood
Curse The Heart coming...romance · fantasy · new-adult · fated-mates · fiction · dark · horror · military · action-adventure · book -
![Queen of Flames by Alaya Wells]()
Queen of Flames by Alaya Wells
In a kingdom of shadows and ruin, I dared to love a cursed king.We’ve come to Irridain Court in disguise, clinging to a final thread of hope: a talisman that can break the curse before it kills Lore. Without it, he dies. No more stolen nights. No more whispered vows. No more us.The talisman dangles from the princess’s throat like a challenge...romance · witches-wizards · female-mc · myths · fantasy · friendship · fiction · paranormal · action-adventure · book -
![The Library of Fates by Margot Harrison]()
The Library of Fates by Margot Harrison
When its librarian keeper mysteriously dies, two former classmates must race to locate a rare book from their college years that can foretell your future if you confess a secret from your past—but someone is intent on protecting what’s hidden inside.It can write the story of your future..fiction · fantasy · mystery · magical-realism · literary-fiction · family · magic · action-adventure · psychological · gothic -
![Guarded by the AI: Monster Security Agency by Cassie Alexander]()
Guarded by the AI: Monster Security Agency by Cassie Alexander
She knows what everyone else is thinking—except for him.Serena’s telepathy has always been her greatest weapon and her deepest curse. In a world where everyone’s thoughts are laid bare to her, she’s spent her life isolated, unable to escape the noise—until Nex. As the MSA’s cutting-edge AI, Nex has no thoughts for her to read... -
![Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe]()
Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe
He Is Her Ruin. She Is His Rebellion.The first thing you’ll learn in New Found Haven is mercy no longer exists. Showing mercy is a weakness, and weakness will get you killed.The second thing is this—the Veyra are always watching. From the highest glass atrium in the Heart to the windowless slum dens of the Boundary, no movement goes unseen.The last lesson is the hardest, but you must remember it...romance · dystopia · fantasy · dark · arranged-marriage · dark-fantasy · sci-fi · fiction · military · action-adventure -
![Godless by L. Eveland]()
Godless by L. Eveland
His bite marked me. His kiss ruined me. His return damned me. LORENZO I was built to kill—flawless, heartless, and loyal only to the man who made me. Now he's my next target.When a rare Judas Coin forces me to hunt Dionysus, I need his Rafael. A fallen priest I marked with my teeth years ago.I don’t need a partner. I don’t need a conscience. But I’m stuck with both... -
![Brandy Snap: Part Three by Abby Hunter]()
Brandy Snap: Part Three by Abby Hunter
We thought the danger had passed.Settled in Kai's nest, with Sin and Caspian guarding us from their families, I thought the worst was over. But it's only just begun.We have one more week until the Selection Ceremony, two more chances to show that I'm really their mate, and then we're free. Then our deal is over, and we won't have to pretend anymore.But it's become to real to turn back now... -
![Deadly Security Breach by Katie Mettner]()
Deadly Security Breach by Katie Mettner
A deadly global threatLocks two women in a race against time When Iris Knowles is recruited to restore a hacked computer system, she’s afraid the traumatic brain injury that compromised her vision will keep her from completing the job she was trained to do. But the cybersecurity expert’s first sight of scientist Rebecca Roth instantly quells her fears, and sparks fly between the two of them... -
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![Trust by Adara Wolf, R. Phoenix]()
Trust by Adara Wolf, R. Phoenix
Every day, I need to remind myself that I'm lucky. I'm lucky I have a home. I'm lucky I'm healthy. I'm lucky I have a partner.But it's hard to remember that I'm lucky when my lover tells me I need to get close to Ilya Zima, notorious Russian mafia boss. If I do this, my partner's career is set.Get close, find out Ilya's secrets, and my life will be happy again...romance · mlm · dark · contemporary · organized-crime · age-gap · wholesome · sad · lgbtq · action-adventure -
![A Fortnight to Forever by Alycia E. Anderson]()
A Fortnight to Forever by Alycia E. Anderson
Every hundred years, she wakes for fourteen days.Quinnève Liogenoriggia has been cursed to aid a stranger once each century. Bound to a cruel spell woven by a jealous prince, the only way to break it is to fall in love and be loved in return. But two weeks has never been enough...and love was never the point. Until now... -
![Cursed By Love by Jessica Spruill]()
Cursed By Love by Jessica Spruill
The curse of loving him nearly destroyed her. Now it’s time to return the favor…Caleena fell in love with a lie.Ranen tricked her, used her. Tore her apart. His treachery? Unforgivable.He’s a monster cloaked in charm and cruelty. To save her people, she must join forces with the Cannari Mejdai to stop the darkness he’s unleashed... -
![Crowntide by Alex Aster]()
Crowntide by Alex Aster
The highly anticipated fourth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex AsterSome worlds deserve to be destroyed . . .Isla Crown has charted a new destiny and leapt into the unknown, determined to defeat her insidious ancestor, Lark, no matter the cost...romance · fantasy · young-adult · enemies-to-lovers · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · dark · fiction · book -
![Trigger Discipline by Jacqueline McCall]()
Trigger Discipline by Jacqueline McCall
Gear up. Stay alive. Don’t fall for the guy who drags you out of the fire.When the skies over Washington D.C. darken with an alien invasion, paramedic Blake Lewis barely has time to register the end of the world before he's knee-deep in blood, smoke, and melted asphalt...romance · sci-fi · mlm · military · action-adventure · slow-burn · dystopia · war · aliens · apocalyptic -
![A Secret and a Lie by B.H. Eastwood]()
A Secret and a Lie by B.H. Eastwood
SHE TELLS SECRETS, HE TELLS LIESThere are plenty of formidable people in Washington, D.C., though possibly none more so than me. I’m not sitting in the White House, nor have an office in the Capitol building. I’m not affiliated with the three branches of the US government whatsoever. But I’m acquainted with the players who are—intimately. I know them better than they know themselves...romance · found-family · dark · billionaire · contemporary · new-adult · arranged-marriage · enemies-to-lovers · military · revenge -
![The Hollowed by Amilea Perez]()
The Hollowed by Amilea Perez
The infected aren’t the only ones who should be feared.Dr. Lucilla Castillo was never supposed to leave Sanctum Medical. Not after the outbreak turned her research lab into the last line of defense against the virus that hollowed out humanity, but when a vaccine of her creation proves to work, she is thrusted into a world far more dangerous than the flesh eating monsters outside...post-apocalyptic · journey · friends-to-lovers · sci-fi · dystopia · fiction · romance · military · action-adventure · violent-conflict
