Top new action-adventure books in January 2025
Last updated:
January 31, 2025
January 2025 featuring new releases by Will Wight, Travis Baldree, Shannon Messenger, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Pierce Brown, Fiona Davis, Sejal Badani, Damien Boyd, Joseph Finder, Christine Feehan, Colin Mills and many more.
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Threshold: Stories from Cradle by Will Wight, Travis Baldree
Cradle isn’t over yet.Lindon’s journey may have ended, but there are still more tales to tell.The stories in this collection will show you the world after Cradle, those left behind, and even some legends from long ago. If you’ve enjoyed the main series but you still want more, these are for you.Witness the first Uncrowned King tournament. Visit the Monarchs and their voyages in the lands beyond...fantasy · audiobook · fiction · epic · magic · high-fantasy · progression-fantasy · litrpg · young-adult · anthologies -
![Untitled by Shannon Messenger]()
Untitled by Shannon Messenger
Twelve-year-old Sophie finally discovers where her secret telepathic ability comes from when she learns she’s actually not human but is from another world that exists side-by-side with ours... -
![Will's Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes]()
Will's Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes goes West in this thrilling adventure story about a son and his father who set out to win land during the Oklahoma Land Rush. It’s 1889, barely twenty-five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and a young Black family is tired of working on land they don’t get to own... -
![Red God by Pierce Brown]()
Red God by Pierce Brown
Seventh and final book in the Red Rising...sci-fi · dystopia · fiction · young-adult · space-opera · male-mc · post-apocalyptic · action-adventure · military · violent-conflict -
![The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis]()
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back. Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an archaeological dig in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, she leaps at the opportunity...historical-fiction · fiction · mystery · historical · fantasy · action-adventure · audiobook · crime · literary-fiction · sci-fi -
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![The Sun's Shadow by Sejal Badani]()
The Sun's Shadow by Sejal Badani
From the bestselling author of The Storyteller’s Secret comes an unflinching exploration of betrayal, forgiveness, and the healing power of a second chance.Celine’s life is spiraling out of control. She’s in danger of losing the beloved equestrian farm that was her childhood home. Her distant husband, Eric, is devoting a suspicious amount of time to a stunning new colleague...fiction · contemporary · audiobook · drama · family · womens-fiction · grief · mystery · historical-fiction · journey -
![Deceived by the Light by Damien Boyd]()
Deceived by the Light by Damien Boyd
An innocent man framed. A case closed. A serial killer free to kill again.It is 1985. Detective Inspector Mungo ‘Bob’ Willis is being forced out of Avon and Somerset Police on medical grounds. His career is in tatters, his body broken, his mind shattered, and his partner—DS Lizzie Harper—dead in a sting operation gone wrong...mystery · historical-fiction · thriller · law-enforcement · fiction · police-procedural · crime · audiobook · serial-killers · murder -
![The Oligarch's Daughter by Joseph Finder]()
The Oligarch's Daughter by Joseph Finder
"Joseph Finder has written some of the finest spy novels of our time, and he just keeps getting better...fiction · espionage · suspense · audiobook · contemporary · politics · thriller · crime · romantic-love · family -
![Dark Hope by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Hope by Christine Feehan
Silke Vriese Reinders knows a war is coming. The demon slayer has seen it over and over again in the cards—and the battle won’t just be for the survival of her remote village, but for all mankind. Silke knows the only way to win will be with the help of the Carpathians...romance · paranormal · fantasy · vampires · demons · fiction · audiobook · magic · dragons · fated-mates -
![Bitter Passage by Colin Mills]()
Bitter Passage by Colin Mills
A nineteenth-century Arctic expedition descends into a chilling nightmare in a gripping and epic historical novel of discovery, rescue, deliverance, and survival by any means.In May 1845, Sir John Franklin, commander of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, departed England to seek a navigable route across the top of the Americas. He and his 128 men never returned...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · horror · suspense · action-adventure · survival · audiobook · cannibalism · exploration -
![Severed Heart: The Birth of a Warrior by Kate Stewart]()
Severed Heart: The Birth of a Warrior by Kate Stewart
Once upon a time…There lived an ambitious boy determined to become a man before his time.And a woman and battered soldier who recognized the scars that marred hissoul—scars which mirrored her own.Determined to help shape the warrior within him, it was their inexplicable bond that would forever alter his heart.And the loss of that love that would redefine his destiny...romance · military · contemporary · dark · fantasy · crime · retellings · action-adventure · fiction · book -
![Way of the Wolf by Lindsay Buroker]()
Way of the Wolf by Lindsay Buroker
You can only escape your destiny for so long…It’s been more than twenty years since tragedy prompted Luna Valens to walk away from her pack.Scarred by her past, she’s done her best to lead a normal human life. Thanks to a potion that suppresses her magic, nobody around her has a clue that she’s a werewolf...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · shapeshifters · paranormal · magic · supernatural · humor · fiction · urban -
![Cold Storage by Michael C. Grumley]()
Cold Storage by Michael C. Grumley
This program is read by multi-award-winning narrator Scott Brick. AN EXPANSIVE NEW STANDALONE THRILLER IN MICHAEL C. GRUMLEY’S REVIVAL SERIES, EXPLORING HUMANITY’S THIRST FOR IMMORTALITY AT ANY COST.Technology never works well the first time. Or even the second. Army veteran John Reiff is living proof...sci-fi · mystery · fiction · audiobook · time-travel · crime · new-adult · medical · dystopia · contemporary -
![System Overclocked 3 by Randi Darren]()
System Overclocked 3 by Randi Darren
Wrench is a Fixer.Someone born to maintain, fix, and correct any and every issue that could go wrong in the Habitat that he lives in. To make sure he and his fellow humans can remain on display and entertain their owners as any good human pet would.Or at least, that’s what he was born to be...harem · audiobook · steamy · futuristic · fantasy · slavery · aliens · time-travel · litrpg · fiction -
![Half Dead by Annabel Chase]()
Half Dead by Annabel Chase
Lorelei Clay wants to play offense for a change. She’s tired of hiding from the past she didn’t even know she had. With a promising relationship and new friends in a small town she loves, Lorelei wants to be free to live life on her terms, without the threat of death or capture hanging over her.Kane Sullivan hasn’t exactly been hiding from his past—more like he moved without a forwarding address...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · supernatural · vampires · demons · shapeshifters · myths · gods -
![Praise Me: Princess by Jessa Kane]()
Praise Me: Princess by Jessa Kane
Commander Conrad Larsen isn't interested in babysitting some timid princess, but the queen has demanded a qualified bodyguard for the girl and as a decorated war hero, Conrad comes highly qualified. What he's not qualified for? Defending his heart against the soft-spoken, traumatized angel that seeks safety in his arms...romance · contemporary · forced-proximity · steamy · military · enemies-to-lovers · age-gap · bodyguard · royalty · insta-love -
![My Inconvenient Duke by Loretta Chase]()
My Inconvenient Duke by Loretta Chase
USA Today bestselling author Loretta Chase continues her Difficult Dukes series with this charming brother’s best friend second-chance historical romance.Of all the dukes in all the world, why does it have to be him?Lady Alice Ancaster needs a husband, and fast, because her reckless brother is going to get himself killed, leaving the dukedom—and her future—in their repellent cousin’s clutches... -
![A Delicate Conquest: Exquisite Fever Duet Book 2 by Anna Carven]()
A Delicate Conquest: Exquisite Fever Duet Book 2 by Anna Carven
It was supposed to be a straightforward assignment. Mavrel Yrixis had traveled to Earth to assist his boss, former High Commander Jerik Garul, in meeting his biologically determined mate.With the exception of a few minor human-related incidents, the mission had gone to plan. Jerik found his mate—with the assistance of Mavrel's extensive technological expertise...romance · aliens · sci-fi · steamy · military · fiction · paranormal · action-adventure · book · adult -
![The Art of You by Brittney Sahin]()
The Art of You by Brittney Sahin
A protective hero and his best friend’s fearless sister risk everything as desire and danger collide in this heart-pounding romantic mystery from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.Hudson Ashford, a former Navy SEAL turned private security expert, has sworn off romance—especially when it comes to his best friend’s sister...romance · military · age-gap · friends-to-lovers · billionaire · organized-crime · forced-proximity · slow-burn · steamy · alpha-mc -
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![Deathbound: The Eynhallow Saga, Part 1 by Freya Mavor, Heather Palmer, Jessie Mei Li]()
Deathbound: The Eynhallow Saga, Part 1 by Freya Mavor, Heather Palmer, Jessie Mei Li
Audible presents the start of a thrilling new enemies to lovers, sapphic romantasy trilogy, for fans of Sarah J Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Rebecca Yarros, performed by Jessie Mei Li (SHADOW AND BONE) and Freya Mavor (INDUSTRY)In the kingdom of Eynhallow, Princess Ythsie is preparing to choose a husband, in order to secure the kingdom’s future...romance · fantasy · audiobook · wlw · lgbtq · mystery · magic · action-adventure · fiction · lesbian-mc -
![Stay Toxic by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Stay Toxic by Lani Lynn Vale
Book 1 in The Semyonov Bratva Series... -
![Cuando solo quedemos nosotros by Ines Garber]()
Cuando solo quedemos nosotros by Ines Garber
No podrás escapar de este juego sin mancharte las manos de sangre.Cuando tu vidapende de un hilo, enamorarte puede ser una condena de muerte.Nada podría haber prevenido a Violet de que una visita a una galería de arte cambiaría su vida radicalmente...romance · mystery · suspense · fiction · action-adventure · contemporary · young-adult · survival · book -
![Playing with Love by Riley Edwards]()
Playing with Love by Riley Edwards
Tucker Mitchell was the one who got away. Not that he knew he’d plagued my dreams for the last decade. A run-in here, a run-in there, kept those fantasies alive and well. Or maybe it was the memory of the night we gave in to our attraction, only to come to our senses the next morning. A moment of weakness for both of us. Our lives were too complicated—we were too complicated... -
![Savage by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine]()
Savage by Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
Who are we? Nobody really knows. We’re the seven most powerful heirs to empires, ruling Manhattan from our thrones on Park Avenue. By day, we’re the elite, untouchable, and more connected than you could ever imagine. By night, we revel in the darkness of our secrets, pulling strings that make the city bow to our whims.Ruthless.Dangerous.We’re the Park Avenue Kings...romance · mlm · contemporary · lgbtq · crime · billionaire · forced-proximity · found-family · organized-crime · age-gap -
fantasy · fiction · high-fantasy · epic · mystery · dystopia · dark-academia · myths · historical · action-adventure
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![A Simple Mistake by Alice Winters]()
A Simple Mistake by Alice Winters
LiamWeirdly, people don’t react overly well when you’re caught standing over the dead body of a murderer who’d walked free...romance · mlm · mystery · crime · dark · lgbtq · contemporary · audiobook · friends-to-lovers · law-enforcement -
![Trailer Park Elves by Michael Dalton, Adam Lance]()
Trailer Park Elves by Michael Dalton, Adam Lance
#1 in Men's Adventure! #1 in Metaphysical Fantasy! #1 in Fantasy Adventure!Deep in the elbow skin of the Fae Wilds, far from the teeming fortress of the Goblin King and the glittering palace of the King and Queen of the Elves, there lies a forgotten hideaway of crumbling single-wides and rusty Airstreams... -
![The Soulmate by Rona Halsall]()
The Soulmate by Rona Halsall
Do you believe in love at first sight? Holly does, in spite of everything that’s happened in her life. Sometimes the thought that her soulmate is out there is the only thing that keeps her going.Then she hears her favourite song being played. She’s drawn to where the sound is coming from, as if by a magnetic force...thriller · suspense · psychological · drama · crime · action-adventure · fiction · noir · female-mc · book -
![Deserving Ryleigh by Susan Stoker]()
Deserving Ryleigh by Susan Stoker
Official Blurb coming soon! But this book features Tiny & Ryleigh!**Deserving Ryleigh is the 7th and final book in the The Refuge Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings...romance · suspense · military · forced-proximity · audiobook · law-enforcement · enemies-to-lovers · shy-mc · fiction · abuse -
![The Playbook of Emma by Brynne Asher]()
The Playbook of Emma by Brynne Asher
The most epic day of my life got even better when I ran into my brother’s best friend and my first crush, Jack Hale. He’s still just as charismatic, charming, and larger than life. Those skills come in handy as a sports agent whose biggest client is the country’s most popular football player. When I land a career-changing interview after the big game, our worlds collide in a Vegas bar... -
![The Elders' Quest by Erin Hunter]()
The Elders' Quest by Erin Hunter
As Leafbare approaches, a new danger threatens the Clans. Twoleg construction has encroached on Clan territory, poisoning the stream and making prey especially scarce for SkyClan. Meanwhile, their leader, Leafstar, is struggling with a loss of vision while trying to maintain authority over a Clan that increasingly doubts her ability to lead...fantasy · animals · children-books · cats · middle-grade · fiction · audiobook · young-adult · action-adventure · warriors -
![My Dark Fairy Tale by Giana Darling]()
My Dark Fairy Tale by Giana Darling
When a mysterious man rescues her from near death, a young woman finds herself in the throes of a dark and dangerous storybook romance, where pleasure reigns but happy endings are no guarantee. Guinevere For all my life, Italy has called to me just as strongly as my father forbade me to go...romance · audiobook · dark · contemporary · slow-burn · fiction · organized-crime · age-gap · suspense · billionaire -
![See How They Hide by Allison Brennan]()
See How They Hide by Allison Brennan
No matter how far you run, some pasts never let you go…Two people were murdered—at the exact same time, in the same gruesome manner, bodies covered in the same red poppies…but on opposite sides of the country.With Detective Kara Quinn investigating in Oregon and Special Agent Matt Costa in Virginia, the Mobile Response Team digs deep to uncover more about each victim...mystery · audiobook · suspense · crime · fiction · romance · law-enforcement · cults · fundamentalism · police-procedural -
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![Order of Swans by Jude Deveraux]()
Order of Swans by Jude Deveraux
In this spellbinding, fantasy-rich novel, a woman is swept into a world where she has the power to alter fairy tales, and change a kingdom’s destiny… To Kaley Arens, a PhD student and expert in folklore, fairy stories have always had a power and an allure beyond mere entertainment...romance · fantasy · audiobook · fiction · retellings · sci-fi · fairy-tale · mystery · paranormal · contemporary -
![The Boy I Love by William Hussey]()
The Boy I Love by William Hussey
Lyrical, tender, and incredibly moving. William Hussey masterfully balances brutal realism with pockets of sincere hope and joy - Becky AlbertalliIt’s a tale from the past, with a message for today. A stunningly poignant, devastating, and ultimately beautiful tour-de-force - Simon James GreenAt just nineteen, Stephen has already survived a year at the front...romance · historical-fiction · lgbtq · historical · young-adult · mlm · war · audiobook · fiction · military -
![Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson]()
Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson
Destined to be together, forbidden to love, two lost souls fight evil in an everyday world that belongs to the night. A dark romantasy by a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.Aria Rialta is a girl of two realities. One she was born to. The other she was chosen for. Both are a threat.Every night when Aria falls asleep, she enters the nightmare world of Faydor to fight a war...romance · fantasy · paranormal · new-adult · slow-burn · dark · fiction · magical-realism · audiobook · urban-fantasy -
![The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting by Natalie C. Parker]()
The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting by Natalie C. Parker
This riveting, superpowered adventure unveils a shadow world of Talented bounty hunters—and plumbs the nature of identity, deadly secrets, and found family.Tru has been hiding all her life. Her parents taught her to conceal her bastion Talent: indestructible skin, muscles, and bones. In a world where Talents are common and varied, no one trusts a bastion—they’re too powerful...romance · young-adult · fantasy · lgbtq · action-adventure · wlw · contemporary · audiobook · fiction · mystery -
![Claim by Luna Mason]()
Claim by Luna Mason
Are you ready for the unmasking of the king? Mikhail is coming…Cover, tropes and blurb to be revealed... -
![When Stars Light the Sky by Elizabeth Camden]()
When Stars Light the Sky by Elizabeth Camden
Inga Klein's carefree life in New York takes a dramatic turn when she sails for Berlin, Germany, to serve as the secretary for America's ambassador. Amid the glamour of life at the embassy, she continually finds herself at odds with the straitlaced and imposing Benedict Kincaid, the diplomatic chief of staff who harbors deep misgivings toward the German-born Inga... -
![George's Big Day by Mary Calmes]()
George's Big Day by Mary Calmes
George Hunt wants to get married. The fact that he does is utterly amazing and a huge leap of faith for a man who’s always been certain that happily ever afters only happen in fairy tales. The thing is, though, ever since Christmas, when Dr. Kurt Butler, the man he loves, gave him a ring, he’s changed his mind about what’s possible...romance · mlm · contemporary · lgbtq · military · audiobook · crime · fiction · law-enforcement · bodyguard
