Top new action-adventure books in September 2025
Last updated:
September 30, 2025
September 2025 featuring new releases by Dan Brown, Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro, Naomi Novik, Jaymin Eve, Sarah Rees Brennan, Max Monroe, Erin A. Craig, Phaedra Patrick, Brittney Sahin, Erika Veurink and many more.
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The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown
The world’s most celebrated thriller writer returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do. Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship...europe · western-central-europe · czechia · urban · fiction · mystery · audiobook · suspense · crime · action-adventure -
![The Court of the Dead by Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro]()
The Court of the Dead by Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
New York Times #1 bestselling authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro collaborate again on a new adventure in which demigod Nico di Angelo teams up with his half-sister Hazel Levesque to protect . . . monsters?A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico's half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter on the West Coast...romance · fantasy · myths · middle-grade · young-adult · lgbtq · fiction · action-adventure · contemporary · horror -
![The Summer War by Naomi Novik]()
The Summer War by Naomi Novik
In this poignant, heartfelt novella from the New York Times bestselling author of Spinning Silver and the Scholomance Trilogy, a young witch who has inadvertently cursed her brother to live a life without love must find a way to undo her spell.Celia discovered her talent for magic on the day her beloved oldest brother Argent left home...fantasy · witches-wizards · fiction · war · season-summer · high-fantasy · paranormal · coming-of-age · epic · myths -
![Spellcaster by Jaymin Eve]()
Spellcaster by Jaymin Eve
Don’t miss this deluxe print edition of an all-new story featuring stunning sprayed and stained edges and foil detailing from the bestselling author of the Shadow Beast Shifter series, Jaymin Eve!SPELLCASTER is an intense enemies-to-lovers romantasy with steamy heat, magical creatures, fast pacing, and stakes that will keep you hooked...romance · fantasy · dark-academia · enemies-to-lovers · slow-burn · magic · paranormal · new-adult · fated-mates · fiction -
![All Hail Chaos by Sarah Rees Brennan]()
All Hail Chaos by Sarah Rees Brennan
The sequel to Long Live Evil, coming from Orbit Sept 2025... -
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![Leave Before I Love You by Max Monroe]()
Leave Before I Love You by Max Monroe
Falling in love? Hard pass.Falling in love with Henry Callahan? Set me on fire first.Rich, party girl Avery Banks has had her eye on her brother’s best friend Henry for longer than she’d like to admit. She’s spent years pretending she doesn’t care—pretending he doesn’t get under her skin every time he smirks in her direction or calls her “trouble” like it’s a compliment... -
![A Land So Wide by Erin A. Craig]()
A Land So Wide by Erin A. Craig
From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Roots and Ruin, comes an irresistible blend of dark fairytale and romantic fantasy set in the beautiful but brutal Canadian wilderness.Like everyone else in the settlement of Mistaken, Greer Mackenzie is trapped...romance · fantasy · horror · gothic · historical-fiction · retellings · historical · fiction · vampires · mystery -
![The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick]()
The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick
“A delightful tale, full of heart.” –Evie Woods, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost BookshopWelcome to the Time Hop Coffee Shop, where wishes can come true…Greta Perks was once the shining star of the iconic Maple Gold coffee commercials, the quintessential TV wife and mom...magical-realism · fiction · fantasy · time-travel · contemporary · portal-travel · low-fantasy · urban-fantasy · family · coming-of-age -
![Against All Odds by Brittney Sahin]()
Against All Odds by Brittney Sahin
When an alpha hero falls hard for the woman who was never meant to be his mission, sparks and bullets fly in this electric military romance novel by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.Rescuing Seraphina Torres wasn’t part of Delta Shield Security’s plan, until an undercover operation gone sideways changed that...romance · military · forced-proximity · suspense · contemporary · found-family · organized-crime · insta-love · cozy · fiction -
![Exit Lane by Erika Veurink]()
Exit Lane by Erika Veurink
The debut novel from beloved writer Erika Veurink, this is a deeply personal and propulsive romance laced with humor, heat, and high-octane yearning. Perfect for fans of You, Again, One Day, and People We Meet on Vacation.After a postgraduation drive from Iowa City to NYC, Teddy and Marin have both had enough of each other to last the rest of their lives...urban · new-york-state · romance · fiction · audiobook · contemporary · lgbtq · friends-to-lovers · female-author · breakup -
![Terminal Velocity by Tom Clancy, M.P. Woodward]()
Terminal Velocity by Tom Clancy, M.P. Woodward
A string of savage murders in the United States seems unrelated until the FBI makes a shocking discovery: a decade ago, all of the murder victims were involved in a raid to eliminate the Umayyad Revolutionary Council, a vicious terror group that—were it not for John Clark and the Campus—would have perpetrated the most devastating attack against critical American infrastructure in history... -
![Mistaken Identity by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Mistaken Identity by Lani Lynn Vale
This is book five in the Content Advisory Series! Summary coming... -
![Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose]()
Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose
There’s nothing like the undead to bring the living together in an action-packed and apocalyptically romantic genre-shattering novel by a New York Times bestselling author.Casey Pearson grew up with a doomsday-prepping father. At eighteen, tired of living an unconventional life, she left home, vowing never to return...romance · zombies · sci-fi · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · paranormal · mystery · post-apocalyptic · spooky · forced-proximity -
![Claimed by the Psychos by River Ramsey, Harper Lennox]()
Claimed by the Psychos by River Ramsey, Harper Lennox
Lethal. Inseparable. Codependent. Just three words that describe the omega assassin duo to a T, as anyone who tries to separate Juniper and Felix soon finds out.After escaping a living nightmare ruled by Felix's older brother, the bonded omegas forged a life for themselves in the shadows. As far as the world knows, he's an alpha and she's just another innocent omega with a pretty face...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · dark · polyamory · mlm · military · mental-illness · organized-crime · paranormal -
![Hurricane Heist by James Ponti]()
Hurricane Heist by James Ponti
When a hurricane uncovers new information in a cold case, the Sherlock Society investigates a decades-old heist in this second book in the action-packed and funny New York Times bestselling Sherlock Society middle grade series from Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti!When a category three hurricane hits Miami Beach, it uncovers a body buried at the renowned Moroccan Hotel... -
![A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft]()
A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft
From one of the most exciting and original voices in fantasy comes the second book following the adventures of the Hexologists, Iz and Warren Wilby, as they tackle a case that could redefine the nature of magic itself.As the nation’s foremost investigators of the paranormal, Isolde and Warren Wilby are accustomed to bumping up against things that go bump in the night...fantasy · mystery · fiction · audiobook · urban-fantasy · magic · time-travel · historical · crime · law-enforcement -
![Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan]()
Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan
Not all fairy tales end happily ever after in this Cinderella-inspired fantasy by the bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess—for fans of Renée Ahdieh, Tahereh Mafi, and Stephanie Garber.Life in the Iron Mountains is harsh and unforgiving. After the death of her beloved uncle, Yining has survived by becoming a skilled thief and an even better liar...romance · fantasy · young-adult · retellings · fiction · fairy-tale · poc-mc · asian-mc · myths · adaptations -
![Protecting Kelli by Susan Stoker]()
Protecting Kelli by Susan Stoker
He was expecting a relaxing vacation, but instead not only found himself a victim of a kidnap for ransom, but also the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Beach vacation.River tubing.It should’ve been a nice break from Wade “Flash” Gordon’s life as a Navy SEAL...romance · military · suspense · fiction · mystery · forced-proximity · insta-love · in-uniform · contemporary · audiobook -
![Intense by Luna Mason]()
Intense by Luna Mason
Finn Quinn, the doctor with an urge for blood invites you to his Decadence Trials...romance · dark · workplace · suspense · organized-crime · steamy · humor · serial-killers · kidnapping · action-adventure -
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![Out Of A Fix by Mary Calmes]()
Out Of A Fix by Mary Calmes
Through the years, Nash Miller has watched all his buddies fall in love and get married. It was romantic, and he’d wondered when he himself would find the one. Now, older, wiser, he realizes that what he’s always wanted—a husband and a family—just isn’t in the cards for him. And that’s all right...romance · mlm · audiobook · lgbtq · contemporary · mystery · action-adventure · family · found-family · bodyguard -
![Thaw of Spring by Rebecca Zanetti]()
Thaw of Spring by Rebecca Zanetti
Welcome to Knife's Edge, Alaska, where the four Osprey brothers return from military service with shadows in their eyes and secrets in their hearts. As danger looms, new romances ignite, and these rugged men must fight for love…and survival. Christian Osprey prefers the wilderness to the company of people. A former Navy Special Operator, he’s built for isolation and thrives in the untamed wild...romance · suspense · mystery · contemporary · friends-to-lovers · fiction · small-town · audiobook · forced-proximity · killer -
![Unbroken by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Unbroken by Nyssa Kathryn
This time, she comes first. No matter the cost.Life with her husband had become an endless waiting game: waiting for him to return from missions, waiting for a baby that never came, waiting for his mother to accept her. So after years of IVF, loneliness, and endless heartbreak, Indie Reed made the impossible choice—she left her husband...romance · military · contemporary · audiobook · small-town · mystery · multi-pov · alpha-mc · marriage · action-adventure -
![The Island by Briar Prescott]()
The Island by Briar Prescott
My heart is in his hands, and he doesn’t even know it.Adrian Elias Olsen crashed into my world like a wrecking ball—adventurous, carefree, and impossible to resist. He gave me a home, a family, and a place to belong.Somewhere along the way, I gave him my heart... And now it’s too late to take it back.I crave, and I yearn, and I ache, and I want.Always.All the time.And he doesn’t have a clue...romance · mlm · friends-to-lovers · slow-burn · contemporary · forced-proximity · lgbtq · found-family · cheating · domestic-drama -
![Fated to Flurry: A Fated Mate Fae Romantasy by Alex Lidell]()
Fated to Flurry: A Fated Mate Fae Romantasy by Alex Lidell
Book 2 of the FATED TO THE DRAKEN RIDERSThe next generation of the bestselling Power of Five must find their fated mate—and Kai’s just happens to be human... and his sworn enemy...romance · fantasy · harem · dragons · military · polyamory · paranormal · action-adventure · fiction · book -
![Spread Me by Sarah Gailey]()
Spread Me by Sarah Gailey
Spread Me is a darkly seductive tale of survival from Sarah Gailey, after a routine probe at a research station turns deadly when the team discovers a strange specimen in search of a warm place to stay.Kinsey has the perfect job as the team lead in a remote research outpost. She loves the solitude, and the way the desert keeps her far away from the temptations teeming out in the civilian world...romance · horror · sci-fi · fiction · audiobook · lgbtq · genetic-engineering · supernatural · psychological · action-adventure -
![With A Little Luck by Jillian West]()
With A Little Luck by Jillian West
Quincy has spent the last few months caring for her aging grandmother. When she finally decides to take a night for herself, she learns her boyfriend isnʼt all heʼs cracked up to be.Luckily, Ridge comes to her rescue and sparks fly. Only reality catches up all too quickly the next morning... -
![Prince of Control by Renee Rose]()
Prince of Control by Renee Rose
In his world, control is power—and I won’t be controlled.I hate Benjamin Baranov.He stole everything from me—my dream internship, my friends, my future.And now, thanks to his father’s ruthless decree, I’m trapped… married to my enemy.He’s cold. Calculating. Consuming.A master manipulator who moves through the world like he owns it—and now, he thinks he owns me.He watches my every move... -
![It Had to Be Him by Adib Khorram]()
It Had to Be Him by Adib Khorram
Heartstopper meets Eat Pray Love in this swoony, spicy, second-chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Adib Khorram about two former classmates unexpectedly reuniting in Italy. Ramin Yazdani's marriage proposal has just gone bottoms up: his ex dumped him in public for being boring. Bent on proving him wrong, Ramin books a spontaneous solo trip to Italy...romance · lgbtq · fiction · contemporary · mlm · poc-mc · asian-mc · journey · mental-illness · forced-proximity -
![Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter]()
Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
This is a standalone story in the Fae Kings of Eden world. Books 1-3 take place over the same time period, in different kingdoms, and revolve around different couples. They can be read in any order.No one would take her from him, and if they tried, they would arrive in hell one piece at a time.FAWNBeing half-human and half-fae had always made Fawn an outsider...romance · fantasy · fae · dark · fated-mates · journey · new-adult · arranged-marriage · supernatural · royalty -
![Misfit Monsters by Eva Chase]()
Misfit Monsters by Eva Chase
Three delinquent monsters with fearsome powers. One girl made of pure sunshine. Can she save this team of misfits?My past? Let's just pretend it never happened. All I want is to spread enough joy to make up for the pain I've caused.So it'd be nice if my unexplainable powers would stop going haywire...romance · reverse-harem · paranormal · monsters · fae · urban-fantasy · polyamory · shapeshifters · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Everyone a Stranger by Kevin O'Brien]()
Everyone a Stranger by Kevin O'Brien
In this brilliant, twisting historical suspense thriller set during World War II, a young war widow is unwittingly drawn into a sinister web of intrigue and murder.Washington D.C., 1943: Virginia Abrams believed the war had taken all it could from her when her husband was killed in the Philippines...north-america · usa · washington-dc · urban · washington · historical-fiction · mystery · fiction · historical · suspense -
![Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire]()
Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire
Seanan McGuire’s New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-nominated October Daye series continues as Toby Daye is thrust once again into danger... and this time she has more than ever to protect.Something is rotten in Faerie...urban-fantasy · fantasy · fae · magic · fiction · shapeshifters · contemporary · audiobook · action-adventure · paranormal -
![Making History by K.J. Parker]()
Making History by K.J. Parker
In K. J. Parker's new whip-smart dark fantasy, a group of scholars must do the impossible for a ruthless king. The cost of refusal, of course, is death.History isn't truth, it's propaganda.Seeking war with his neighbor, the tyrannical ruler of Aelia convenes several of his kingdom's professors for a chat...fantasy · fiction · historical-fiction · historical · dark-academia · action-adventure · dystopia · dark · horror · urban-fantasy -
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![Free Fall by Leta Blake]()
Free Fall by Leta Blake
Part 1 of a high-stakes MM Romance duet.Free soloing cliffs is dangerous. Love is riskier.Dan McBride is reckless and relentless. He climbs cliffs no sane man would attempt, chasing accomplishment and danger in equal measure. Alone suits him—no ties, no promises, no one to lose.Then Sejin steps into his life...romance · mlm · sports · contemporary · audiobook · found-family · grief · disability · fiction · action-adventure -
![When Fences Fall: Small-town, grumpy sunshine romance by Ariana Cane]()
When Fences Fall: Small-town, grumpy sunshine romance by Ariana Cane
"Slow burn at its finest!"A naked midnight ritual sparks a slow-burn romance between a guarded contractor and a curvy diner owner, unraveling their secrets.JerichoI moved to Big Love for solitude and sawdust, not a fiery neighbor catching me off-guard in my backyard. Nora’s chaos—late-night antics, bold laughs—drives me up the wall, yet her spark lights something I swore I’d buried...romance · contemporary · western · small-town · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · steamy · slow-burn · action-adventure · fiction -
![Tharn's Hunt by A.G. Wilde]()
Tharn's Hunt by A.G. Wilde
The desert holds twenty-seven ways to die. Today, I discover number hallucination-induced cliff diving.When a golden-eyed alien hunter tracks me to my cave, I assume I’ve finally cracked—until he throws me to the ground and light erupts where our skin touches.He doesn’t speak. Doesn’t kill me.Instead, he drops a butterfly earring—my missing sister’s earring—between us like a challenge...romance · aliens · sci-fi · mystery · paranormal · monsters · kind-mc · steamy · survival · first-contact -
![Damned and Broken Gods by Debbie Cassidy]()
Damned and Broken Gods by Debbie Cassidy
Destiny cannot be forged until it is chosen.As the gods continue to fight their eternal war, they have no clue that another one is brewing. One much closer to home than they could ever realise...romance · action-adventure · friendship · fantasy · family · gods · demons · myths · slow-burn · paranormal -
![Doomed by Selena Winters]()
Doomed by Selena Winters
I never expected to be running for my life, and I certainly never thought the man hunting me would be Knox Blackwood—the same man I’ve spent three months despising.The Hollow's Hunt—a twisted game where women are thrust into a labyrinth as prey for Ravenwood Hollow's ruthless elite... -
![Tower by Claire Kent]()
Tower by Claire Kent
She needs a man to keep her alive in a world full of monsters.He'll do.Ever since the world fell apart, I've been like a princess trapped in a tower, looking down at our chaotic new reality from an upstairs window and never allowed to risk the dangers outside. Then my father dies, and there's no one left to keep me safe from selfish, violent men no longer restrained by social boundaries...romance · post-apocalyptic · dystopia · forced-proximity · survival · sci-fi · retellings · steamy · paranormal · fiction -
![Open Secrets : An open marriage drama by T.B. Violet]()
Open Secrets : An open marriage drama by T.B. Violet
There’s only so much a marriage can hold before it breaks.From the outside, Maria and Lyle Connelly have it four kids, a house that fits their chaos, his Army career, her thriving clinic. But beneath the picture-perfect surface lie cracks neither of them want to name. Years of deployments, family rifts, and one choice that changed everything—an open marriage.It wasn’t cheating, not really...romance · breakup · domestic-drama · fiction · female-mc · family · military · action-adventure · book · adult
