Top new action-adventure books in October 2025
Last updated:
October 31, 2025
October 2025 featuring new releases by Harlan Coben, Reese Witherspoon, Patricia Briggs, Chevy Stevens, Quan Barry, Julia Whelan, Elizabeth Evans, James Patterson, Howard Roughan, Akwaeke Emezi, Martha Wells, Karen Kingsbury, Lorna Cook and many more.
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Gone Before Goodbye by Harlan Coben, Reese Witherspoon
Maggie McCabe is teetering on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned Army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge, where she could make the most impact. And it was all going to plan ... until it wasn’t.Upside down after a devastating series of tragedies leads to her medical license being revoked, Maggie has lost her purpose, but not her nerve or her passion...audiobook · mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · contemporary · thriller · psychological · action-adventure · military -
![Blind Date with a Werewolf by Patricia Briggs]()
Blind Date with a Werewolf by Patricia Briggs
The werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous “friends” in this enthralling novel in stories, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series.Includes two original stories, as well as three previously published stories...urban-fantasy · fiction · fantasy · shapeshifters · paranormal · romance · female-author · urban · mystery · crime -
![The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens]()
The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens
The open road beckons.A chance for them to reconnect.Then they make a fatal mistake.It’s the summer of 1976 and Alice and Tom set out on the remote Canadian highways in their new RV, hoping to heal their broken hearts after a devastating tragedy.They’ve planned the trip perfectly, taken care of every detail. Then they meet two young hitchhikers down on their luck and offer them a ride...north-america · canada · mystery · audiobook · historical-fiction · suspense · fiction · horror · historical · thriller -
![The Unveiling by Quan Barry]()
The Unveiling by Quan Barry
From the award-winning author of We Ride Upon Sticks and When I’m Gone, Look for Me in the East, a genre-bending novel of literary horror set in Antarctica that explores abandonment, guilt, and survival in the shadow of America’s racial legacyStriker isn’t entirely sure she should be on this luxury Antarctic cruise...horror · fiction · mystery · audiobook · literary-fiction · contemporary · fantasy · supernatural · poc-author · season-winter -
![The Room Next Door by Julia Whelan, Elizabeth Evans, Wendy Walker, Full Cast]()
The Room Next Door by Julia Whelan, Elizabeth Evans, Wendy Walker, Full Cast
From the bestselling author of Mad Love and American Girl comes a propulsive new thriller with a spectacular twist and an acclaimed cast. They were best friends forever. Until the night one of them disappeared.In 2010, Brooke Lowry, Carrie Hollis, and Eve Shay were inseparable. But on the Fourth of July, Eve vanished—her case never solved...audiobook · mystery · fiction · crime · suspense · psychological · action-adventure · thriller · killer · drama -
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![The Picasso Heist by James Patterson, Howard Roughan]()
The Picasso Heist by James Patterson, Howard Roughan
There are millions of reasons why Halston Graham became an undercover art thief. The art world ignites with the discovery of a previously unknown Picasso painting. After being hidden away for fifty years in the attic of a French villa, it’s valued at $100 million and put up for auction. Echelon, the Upper East Side auction house brokering the sale, is flooded with interest...fiction · audiobook · contemporary · suspense · siblings · psychological · thriller · heist · crime · organized-crime -
![Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi]()
Son of the Morning by Akwaeke Emezi
From New York Times bestselling author Akwaeke Emezi comes a steamy paranormal romance set in the Black South—a bold new foray that takes us on a journey of magic and fantasy, from the whispering creeks outside the city of Salvation to the very depths of Hell itself...romance · fantasy · fiction · lgbtq · paranormal · low-fantasy · poc-mc · historical-fiction · myths · horror -
![Queen Demon by Martha Wells]()
Queen Demon by Martha Wells
From the breakout SFF superstar author of Murderbot comes the remarkable sequel to the USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling novel, Witch King. A fantasy of epic scope, Queen Demon is a story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose... -
![The Christmas Ring: A Holiday Romance by Karen Kingsbury]()
The Christmas Ring: A Holiday Romance by Karen Kingsbury
INSTANT NYT BESTSELLER! | Read the book and rent or buy the movie across digital platforms--staring Kelsey Grammer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Jana Kramer, and Jessie James Decker! Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. While searching for her family's long-lost heirloom ring, military widow Vanessa Mayfield meets handsome antique dealer Ben Miller...romance · christian · fiction · audiobook · contemporary · religion · season-winter · womens-fiction · mystery · military -
![The Distant Daughter by Lorna Cook]()
The Distant Daughter by Lorna Cook
Singapore, 1941: Singapore City lights up with explosions as the first Japanese bombs rain down. Until now, the war has seemed a distant threat for Issey and her friends, drinking and dancing at Raffles. But with the Japanese invasion looming, Issey knows she must leave. Mysterious, handsome Alex Cartwright has sworn he will see her to safety...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · family · war · ww2 · action-adventure · survival · death -
![Only Rogue Actions by Jennifer Estep]()
Only Rogue Actions by Jennifer Estep
“This is space opera at its finest.”—Ilona Andrew, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Only Bad OptionsNew York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds series with a new, action-packed adventure that blends science fiction, fantasy, and historical romance...romance · sci-fi · fantasy · space-opera · paranormal · magic · audiobook · space · action-adventure · psychics -
![Inevitable by J.S. Scott]()
Inevitable by J.S. Scott
A brand new series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J.S. Scott. Meet the small town Michigan team of Last Hope. This is a stand alone series inspired by the Last Hope men of The Billionaire's Obsession Series California. Marshall As the leader and founder of Last Hope, I had no room for anything but my volunteer rescue operation in my life... -
![Ugly Duckling by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Ugly Duckling by Lani Lynn Vale
It wasn’t easy being considered the ugly friend.She’s known since she was young that life wouldn’t be easy, and that she would have to work hard for everything she got. Life was tough when you had a face that only a mother could love.For years, Sutton Sway goes through life knowing that she’s never going to have a happily ever after that she’s always dreamed of. So she settles...romance · found-family · contemporary · audiobook · forced-proximity · friends-to-lovers · family · high-school · biker · steamy -
![Trade by Cate C. Wells]()
Trade by Cate C. Wells
When my husband replaces me with a younger model, I’m entered into the lottery and traded to an Outsider for fuel. I expect a wasteland, but when the bunker doors open, I see green trees, blue skies, and him—a man half my age with a stone-cold face and a machete strapped to his thigh. I’ll be lucky to escape him alive. That’s what we’ve been told all our lives...romance · dystopia · forced-proximity · sci-fi · audiobook · post-apocalyptic · fiction · survival · age-gap · enemies-to-lovers -
![My Dark Ever After by Giana Darling]()
My Dark Ever After by Giana Darling
Wrapping up this daring duet, bestselling author Giana Darling takes readers back to Tuscany for another tantalizing mafia romance, where dark players and passions collide to reveal explosive secrets.GuinevereMy trip to Italy shattered my dreams. I just wanted to connect with our family’s roots, but that meant defying my father’s wishes. I was looking for truth and goodness...romance · dark · contemporary · organized-crime · age-gap · action-adventure · crime · fiction · book · adult -
![Academy of Outcasts by Larry Correia]()
Academy of Outcasts by Larry Correia
A brand new fantasy world from Larry Correia, bestselling author of Monster Hunter International! All Oz Carnavon ever wanted was to become a master mage. Except, to do so requires the natural gifts or wealth necessary to secure an appointment to one of the prestigious magical academies in the Core City at the center of the seven realms. Oz had neither...fantasy · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · epic · action-adventure · progression-fantasy · litrpg · aliens · dark -
![A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi Vo]()
A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi Vo
Hunger makes monsters in this dark new tale in Nghi Vo's Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle.Wandering Cleric Chih of Singing Hills and their hoopoe companion Almost Brilliant come to the river town of Baolin chasing stories of a legendary famine...fantasy · lgbtq · fiction · high-fantasy · poc-mc · poc-author · action-adventure · epic · historical · book -
![Beyond the Blue Horizon by A.L. Jackson]()
Beyond the Blue Horizon by A.L. Jackson
I should have known I’d break the promise I made when I found her stranded in a blizzard…Feisty as hell and the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen.With the cutest kid and her grandmother in tow, she’s completely off limits.I don't get involved with women like that.I learned long ago I don't have the ability to love.My life is sordid and danger is always hiding in the shadows...romance · contemporary · audiobook · small-town · on-the-run · steamy · suspense · fiction · new-adult · action-adventure -
![The Delver by Tiffany Roberts]()
The Delver by Tiffany Roberts
She is the dawn after a long, dark night, and he will make her his.Urkot has always felt unappealing, undesirable. Unwanted. Scarred by war and lacking the grace and speed of other male vrix, he resigned himself to a life without a mate long ago and thought he was content with that fate.Everything changed when he met Callie. Beautiful, passionate, fierce, clever Callie. So small, so soft...romance · paranormal · sci-fi · monsters · mystery · time-travel · survival · action-adventure · fantasy · fiction -
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![A Curious Kind of Magic by Mara Rutherford]()
A Curious Kind of Magic by Mara Rutherford
Howl's Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly fake) magical curiosity shop and a girl cursed to turn everything she touches into magic.Everyone in Ardmuir knows that Willow Stokes is a charlatan, including Willow herself...romance · fantasy · young-adult · cozy · fiction · low-fantasy · paranormal · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · humor -
![Ravenminder by Lindsay Cummings]()
Ravenminder by Lindsay Cummings
A kingdom at war. A girl with a gift. A destiny to be revealed.Your new romantic fantasy obsession awaits in this captivating epic adventure, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas.………The sky is a dangerous place for a girl without wings.In the war-torn kingdom of Lordach, Ezer has spent two years as the Ravenminder of Rendegard...romance · fantasy · fiction · slow-burn · magic · enemies-to-lovers · action-adventure · war · sci-fi · mythical-creatures -
![Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport]()
Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport
Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport—a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue—as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot.Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics...romance · fantasy · fiction · dragons · poc-author · poc-mc · high-fantasy · paranormal · military · black-mc -
![The Curse Before Christmas by Eli Easton]()
The Curse Before Christmas by Eli Easton
When game developer Patrick Bocker receives a Krampus figurine in the office Secret Santa exchange, he doesn’t think much of it. Then the accidents start happening. The absurd calamities mount, and Patrick becomes a repeat offender at the Emergency Room. By his third visit, Patrick starts to believe that maybe, just maybe, the Krampus figurine is cursed... -
![Half-Light Harbor by Samantha Young]()
Half-Light Harbor by Samantha Young
I went to Scotland looking for answers about my past. The last thing I expected was getting trapped on a private island with my stoic, brooding, gorgeous contractor. Ramsay McRae is a man with secrets. He prefers the company of his dog to people and silence to any semblance of politeness. He says I’m too young, too sweet, too innocent. Only he doesn’t know the truth... -
![Venomous Kiss by T.L. Smith]()
Venomous Kiss by T.L. Smith
The night I catch my husband cheating is the night I stop pretending.I don’t cry. I don’t scream.I don’t get mad—I get even.So I bring home another man.A stranger with wicked eyes and a smile sharp enough to carve me open. I let him have me in the house I share with a liar.A moment of weakness? Maybe.A moment of revenge? Definitely...romance · billionaire · steamy · revenge · stalking · suspense · action-adventure · fiction · dark · book -
![Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams]()
Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams
Dungeons & Dragons meets The Wizard of Oz in this darkly hilarious romantasy adventure in which a young woman who will do anything to rescue her sister from an evil sorcerer's curse hires a ruthless assassin. They embark on a quest with a band of misfits, one of whom harbors a devastating secret that could ruin her fairy-tale ending...romance · fantasy · young-adult · sci-fi · epic · dark · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · paranormal -
![The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller]()
The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller
A witty, spectacular, and timely tale of modern-day witches waging war on the patriarchy, from fan favorite Kirsten Miller, the author of The Change and Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books.There are places on earth where nature’s powers gather. Girls raised there are bequeathed strange gifts. A few have powers so dark that they fear to use them...fantasy · horror · fiction · magical-realism · witches-wizards · paranormal · magic · supernatural · literary-fiction · gothic -
![Unruly Obsession by Kia Carrington-Russell]()
Unruly Obsession by Kia Carrington-Russell
A ruthless bodyguard. A forbidden obsession. A dangerous game of fake dating with the Mafia.LilyI never thought I’d be involved with the Italian Mafia.My association with them has made me a target, so they’ve appointed one of their most ruthless to be my bodyguard... -
![The Marionette by Terry Fallis]()
The Marionette by Terry Fallis
Bestselling and beloved author Terry Fallis' tenth novel, The Marionette, introduces readers to a new hero, James a world-famous thriller writer whose life takes an unexpected turn from the pages of his novels into the perilous world of espionage...fiction · mystery · literary-fiction · satire · thriller · humor · military · politics · crime · action-adventure -
![Red Star Hustle / Apprehension by Mary Robinette Kowal, Sam J. Miller]()
Red Star Hustle / Apprehension by Mary Robinette Kowal, Sam J. Miller
Two expertly crafted crime stories set in a far-future science fiction universe, from two award-winning authors known for their gripping plots and unforgettable characters—a short novel and a long novella that will thrill fans of space adventures, mystery, and intergalactic intrigue in this Saga DoubleRed Star Hustle Aran, a happy-go-lucky high-class escort, is on the run after he’s framed for...sci-fi · fiction · lgbtq · action-adventure · audiobook · space · space-opera · polyamory · space-travel · anthologies -
![Devious Love: A Stepbrother Romance by Anastasija White]()
Devious Love: A Stepbrother Romance by Anastasija White
A secret. A line they shouldn't cross. A love they will never forget.DOMINIC WATSON has always been MIA ASHTON’s weakness. Her brother’s best friend. Her neighbor. And later…her stepbrother. Her crush on him was never meant to be more than unrequited love.But one night and a pair of masks changed everything.What started as a secret quickly turned into something Mia and Dominic couldn’t control... -
![Free Heart by Leta Blake]()
Free Heart by Leta Blake
Part 2 of a MM Extreme Sports Romance duetThe fall was brutal.Healing isn’t a solo climb—and love has a way of sending help when you least expect it.From a fiercely loyal partner to a steadfast mother figure, from a determined daycare owner to a community of climbers they never saw coming, Dan and Sejin find themselves held by something found family that believes in them. In their love...romance · mlm · sports · audiobook · found-family · athlete · small-town · action-adventure · medical · children -
![Between Love and Ruin by M.A. Frick]()
Between Love and Ruin by M.A. Frick
A mash-up of Fourth Wing and Birthday Girl, readers who love age gap romance but are obsessed with dragons will love the second installment of the Dragon's Heart Trilogy! Nations rise and fall on the backs of kings.And Kallias Sunspear will watch his kingdom burn.Caught in the heat of forbidden passion, Nienna and Kallias broke a Draconian Blood Oath. One that can only be purged in dragonfire...romance · fantasy · dragons · age-gap · war · forbidden-love · mythical-creatures · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · fiction -
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![The Finest Edge of Twilight: Dungeons & Dragons by R.A. Salvatore]()
The Finest Edge of Twilight: Dungeons & Dragons by R.A. Salvatore
Breezy Do’Urden is more than just the heir of legendary heroes. For the past decade, she has dedicated herself to the study of combat, magic, and more recently, to the elusive Way of Shadow, honing her body and mind into a keen and singular weapon. But even after years of effort, her parents, Drizzt and Cattie-Brie, struggle to see Breezy as more than just their little girl...fantasy · fiction · high-fantasy · dragons · mythical-creatures · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · paranormal · book · adult -
![Cursed by Selena Winters]()
Cursed by Selena Winters
Stepping into the Hollow’s Hunt felt like diving headfirst into a nightmare, especially knowing that my relentless pursuer would be Landon Blackwood.The Hollow’s Hunt—a twisted spectacle where women are ensnared in a labyrinth designed for the sadistic pleasure of Ravenwood’s elite. I naively accepted the invitation, unaware that I would become the centerpiece of Landon’s psychopathic pursuit... -
![The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker]()
The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker
☽ Raeve and Kaan will return in the highly anticipated sequel to the #1 internationally bestselling phenomenon, When The Moon Hatched...romance · fantasy · dragons · fae · high-fantasy · magic · fiction · paranormal · action-adventure · book -
![His Forbidden Obsession by Michael Dean, Silvia Violet]()
His Forbidden Obsession by Michael Dean, Silvia Violet
From the moment I see Lorenzo, I want him. He’s dangerous, part of the infamous Theriot family who runs the New Orleans crime scene.I have no doubt he’d enjoy destroying me. He hates my father almost as much as I do.The danger I’m in at home frightens me, but when Lorenzo sends shivers down my spine, it turns me on. He becomes my fantasy, the man I long for, the one who might save me... -
![Love in the Castle Library by Ann Swindell]()
Love in the Castle Library by Ann Swindell
Predictability and efficiency have marked Delphine DuVert’s orderly life as Castle Stewardess in the small European country of Lethersby—until she is tasked by the monarchy to hire a British researcher. Lethersby needs help solving the 100-year-old mystery of their Lost Queen, a young royal who disappeared into the night during World War I... -
![The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell]()
The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell
The White Octopus Hotel follows Anna, an art valuer, who is asked by an old man to value a strange ornamental white octopus as his dying wish.As she investigates, she follows its trail to the wreck of a glamourous art deco hotel, once known for a collection of magical artefacts...romance · fantasy · fiction · historical-fiction · magical-realism · time-travel · historical · mystery · small-town · paranormal -
![Witches of Dubious Origin by Jenn McKinlay]()
Witches of Dubious Origin by Jenn McKinlay
When a librarian discovers she’s descended from a long line of powerful witches, she’ll need all of her bookish knowledge to harness her family’s magic, in this enchanting cozy fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay.Zoe Ziakas enjoys a quiet life, working as a librarian in her quaint New England town...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · cozy · magic · paranormal · mystery · fiction · female-author · grief
