Top new action-adventure books out this week: 28 Sep - 4 Oct 2025
Last updated:
October 4, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Akwaeke Emezi, Lorna Cook, Brittney Sahin, Jeneva Rose, Briar Prescott, Jamie Applegate Hunter, Kevin O'Brien, Seanan McGuire, Leta Blake, Samantha Skye and many more.
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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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
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![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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![Sawyer by Samantha Skye]()
Sawyer by Samantha Skye
Working the land and raising my boys as a single mom is the only life I’ve ever known. Teaching during the day and parenting at night, my world begins and ends with them. But between managing a struggling farm in small town Whispers and nurturing a growing side hustle, I dream of a life beyond poverty, a chance to turn our hopes into reality.I’m done living on handouts...romance · suspense · slow-burn · small-town · billionaire · age-gap · steamy · mystery · kind-mc · children -
![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... -
![BOUGHT: A Dark Mafia Romance by Shanna Handel]()
BOUGHT: A Dark Mafia Romance by Shanna Handel
I bought her innocence. Now I need to make her mine. One night. No names. No strings. Just a her V-card for my cash.And we never see one another again.She knows my rules.I punish disobedience.I demand surrender.I'll ruin her because I don't do mercy.I do control. And now I'll do anything to keep her... -
![Escaping the Wilderness: A Christian Romantic Suspense Story by Carrie Stuart Parks]()
Escaping the Wilderness: A Christian Romantic Suspense Story by Carrie Stuart Parks
On the run through the mountains—with only each other to trust. Amanda Cotton’s privileged life takes a harrowing turn when her grandfather’s dying wish places a target firmly on her back and she’s attacked by unknown assailants. Rescue comes in the form of widowed outdoorsman Boone McGregor, but the threat is just beginning... -
![Lovely Venom by Deborah Garland]()
Lovely Venom by Deborah Garland
I’m not the lost girl he thinks I am. He’s not the monster they warned me about.Drug enforcement isn’t just a job, it’s my passion.Until another bust goes sideways, crashing everything around me.Next, I’m sucked into a new world that leaves me with one choice to not only survivebut to become a princess:Murder Connor Quinlan...enemies-to-lovers · organized-crime · age-gap · romance · revenge · suspense · steamy · siblings · dark · action-adventure -
![Outlaw Lake by Maisey Yates]()
Outlaw Lake by Maisey Yates
Tourists may flock to Rustler Mountain, Oregon for its Wild West reenactments, but for locals, the feuds between the outlaws and the lawmen are still very much alive in this swoon-inducing contemporary western series from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates - ideal for fans of Lyla Sage, Elsie Silver, Jennifer Ryan and Robyn Carr...romance · friends-to-lovers · western · contemporary · small-town · fiction · action-adventure · industrial-era · book · adult -
![Interstellar Love Song by C. Rochelle]()
Interstellar Love Song by C. Rochelle
MicahIf there’s one thing I can confirm, it’s that shacking up with a bodysnatching space mercenary has made life infinitely more exciting.But now it’s time to get space married!And… space mpregged?Unfortunately for my end game plans, a looming threat is hanging over the universe, and I do mean looming over the entire universe—threatening us all... -
![Oxford Soju Club by Jinwoo Park]()
Oxford Soju Club by Jinwoo Park
The natural enemy of a Korean is another Korean.When North Korean spymaster Doha Kim is mysteriously killed in Oxford, his protege, Yohan Kim, chases the only breadcrumb given to him in Doha’s last breath: “Soju Club, Dr. Ryu.” In the meantime, a Korean American CIA agent , Yunah Choi, races to salvage her investigation of the North Korean spy cell in the aftermath of the assassination... -
![Too Cursed to Kiss by J. Morgyn White]()
Too Cursed to Kiss by J. Morgyn White
She just wanted a quick payday. Instead, she’s framed for murder, marked by a deadly ring… and abducted by a six-foot-six lying healer whose eyes glow in the dark.Harlan Madson doesn’t need complications. After clawing her way out of a life of crime, she grabs one last lucrative gig from her sketchy ex—and walks straight into a setup...europe · scandinavia · romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · dark · action-adventure · contemporary · mystery · urban -
![The Tainted Shadow by Savannah Lee]()
The Tainted Shadow by Savannah Lee
Join Saoirse and Vane in the riveting conclusion to The Darkwing Duet! THIS IS NOT THE FINAL RELEASE DATE, JUST A PLACEHOLDER. RELEASE WILL BE MOVED UP...romance · witches-wizards · action-adventure · paranormal · mythical-creatures · fantasy · fiction · sword-sorcery · book · adult -
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![Sloth by Emma Creed]()
Sloth by Emma Creed
SLOTHSeven Deadly Sins SeriesAre your dark souls ready for this?These stories are NOT for the faint of heart.This is your one and only warning. If you're not ready to join the dark side, turn back around or keep scrolling...7 Authors7 Standalones7 Deadly ReadsPride - Nikki J SummersGreed - SJ RansomLust - Imogen WellsEnvy - K J EllisGluttony - N.O... -
![Wizards & Weavers by Nazri Noor]()
Wizards & Weavers by Nazri Noor
Braiden Beadle’s craft shop is on its last legs, even though it’s filled with the plushest yarns and the finest fabrics. Nobody cares for crafts anymore, not since the dungeon appeared outside Weathervale. Adventurers have swarmed the seaside city, eager to discover the dungeon’s treasures… and not a single one of them needs any knitting needles... -
![Ash on the Tongue by Lee McCormick]()
Ash on the Tongue by Lee McCormick
Humans were always secretly monsters, the rain just gave them an excuse.AubreyThe infected didn’t break me. They didn’t capture me for experiments and use me like an object. Humanity made me into the monster I am.I’m reckless because it makes me feel alive, careless because I’m addicted to pain. And I’m dangerous because I’ve got nothing left to live for...romance · mlm · dark · dystopia · post-apocalyptic · lgbtq · found-family · monsters · forced-proximity · survival -
![A Very Happy Thanksgiving by Elise Noble]()
A Very Happy Thanksgiving by Elise Noble
Happy mothercluckin’ holidays… Heartthrob Marc di Gregorio is living the Hollywood dream—a luxury home, fast cars, a string of beautiful women on speed dial. But appearances can be deceptive. All he wants is a cold beer, peace and quiet, and the woman he lost a decade ago because he couldn’t admit he might be wrong.Phaedra Roebuck—aka Dusk—lives in the shadows...humor · comedy · action-adventure · drama · romance · suspense · mystery · fiction · contemporary · book -
![Court of Rivals by Lacey Carter Andersen]()
Court of Rivals by Lacey Carter Andersen
What happens when you’re the only female dragon rider surrounded by gorgeous, angry men? Nothing but trouble. I’m nobody special. Just a healer in a small village. The only girl in a house full of rowdy boys. But then I stumble across an injured dragon, save his life, and everything changes.My dragon decides that we’ll go to the dragon rider academy and become great warriors together...romance · fantasy · dragons · paranormal · reverse-harem · bullying · cruel-mc · royalty · angst · female-mc -
![Owned By The Cowboy: A Single Mom, Second Chance, Cowboy Romance by Imani Jay]()
Owned By The Cowboy: A Single Mom, Second Chance, Cowboy Romance by Imani Jay
He's been pining for years. She just got her life back. Neither of them saw this coming. Regina's freshly divorced, back in her small hometown with three kids, and trying to figure out her next move.Blayne Madison is the brooding ex-military cowboy who's been carefully avoiding her for over a decade because he never thought he was good enough for her. But now? She's here. She's available...military · fiction · contemporary · small-town · romance · western · action-adventure · industrial-era · book · adult -
![Edge by Charity Parkerson]()
Edge by Charity Parkerson
After a short abduction, Mickey finds himself at the center of his kidnapper’s obsession. He’s not mad about it. No one has ever accused Edge of being sane. He was raised to be a killer, and that’s what he is. But nothing matters to Edge like his found family, and Edge thought Mickey planned to hurt one of his, so he snatched him. It wasn’t a long, drawn-out dilemma... -
![Crown of Olympus: The Hades Trials — Book I by Kate Asher]()
Crown of Olympus: The Hades Trials — Book I by Kate Asher
Thirteen powerful champions. Twelve deadly trials. One golden crown. And a prophecy that could ruin them all.For the second time in history, the throne of Olympus sits empty. With only one way to appease godly egos and negate a civil war, a brutal tournament is announced.The champions are chosen. The arenas are set. Olympus is waiting.Nyssa is Death's daughter...romance · fantasy · found-family · myths · dragons · chosen-one · new-adult · political-intrigue · prophecy · plot-twist -
![A Philosophy of Thieves by Fran Wilde]()
A Philosophy of Thieves by Fran Wilde
Leverage meets Parasite meets Six of Crows in multi-award winning author Fran Wilde’s thrilling, high-tech adventure heist wrapped in a gaslamp fantasy where thieves are entertainment for the wealthy.The Canarviers are the premier performance thieves in New Washington, blending astonishing acrobatics, clever misdirection, and daring escapes to entertain their rich patrons...fantasy · fiction · heist · young-adult · action-adventure · paranormal · gaslamp · industrial-era · anthologies · steampunk -
![Ghost of a Chance by Katherine Garbera]()
Ghost of a Chance by Katherine Garbera
Kirsty Henson is an expert at one thing: faking it. A mystery writer with a hit series, she knows her success relies on pretending she can talk to ghosts. It’s all fun and games until a steamy casual encounter sends Jasper Cotton careening into her life.Jasper is haunted…literally. His college roommate’s spirit is trapped in an old physics book—and has a weird obsession with Judge Judy...romance · paranormal · audiobook · contemporary · ghosts · cozy · haunted-places · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · family -
![Grim and Oro by Alex Aster]()
Grim and Oro by Alex Aster
Two brand-new romantasy novellas bound into one deluxe, novel-length volume written from the perspectives of Grim and Oro, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex AsterTrue love knows no bounds. This premium, dual-sided volume includes two complete novellas bound together to create one can’t-miss collector’s item... -
![Worth the Fight by C.F. White]()
Worth the Fight by C.F. White
It was never going to be just one night. Not when it burned this hot.Firefighter Reece Morgan is the station flirt. Tattooed, reckless, and always up for a laugh or a hook-up. He’s made a name for himself across Worthbridge, and he’s fine with that. No strings. No drama. No need for more.Until one heated night in a sauna changes everything.Trent Lawson thought it would be just sex...romance · mlm · contemporary · suspense · mental-illness · found-family · crime · slow-burn · substance-abuse · small-town -
![Such a Feral Little Lamb by Alexandra Keillor]()
Such a Feral Little Lamb by Alexandra Keillor
“There’s enough room for us both down here. I could keep you tied to the bed. Have my desperate little lamb bleating for me.”Gravesend should be a town like any other. Abandoned. Neglected. Overrun by zombies. That’s why we’re here. We clear the zombies out. Let people move back in. Slowly, slowly reclaim what once belonged to us... -
![That One Night in Chicago by Kiva Hart]()
That One Night in Chicago by Kiva Hart
Selene Marrow has everything—wealth, family power, and a future already written for her. But when betrayal shatters her world, she becomes Amara: a woman on the run with nothing but a forged passport and the memory of the man she was never supposed to love.Dominic is fierce, dangerous, and broken in ways that mirror her own... -
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![Princess of Blood by Sarah Hawley]()
Princess of Blood by Sarah Hawley
Once a servant, now a princess, a young woman thrust into power challenges everything about the underground Fae realm in the next installment of Sarah Hawley's new romantasy series.Kenna Heron is still reeling from her lover's betrayal and the threat of an impending war...romance · fantasy · new-adult · fiction · urban-fantasy · action-adventure · paranormal · contemporary · book · adult -
![A Dagger of Ice and Intrigue by Vera Raye]()
A Dagger of Ice and Intrigue by Vera Raye
They stole her throne and took her captive. Now, the only way to reclaim her crown is to trust the man who was meant to be her worst enemy... -
![Hellspawn Housewives by Jim Quill]()
Hellspawn Housewives by Jim Quill
He wished for an early retirement. He got a curse to break, and a maid who watches him sleep.With his seer powers fading, Gerald left the guild and bought a cottage in a far-off town. He didn’t expect to find a demon in a maid’s dress, bound to the house and eager to please...romance · demons · fantasy · male-mc · fiction · humor · action-adventure · supernatural · book · adult -
![Brandishing Balance: Devil's Psychos MC Book 3: a Reverse Harem Romance by M.E. Thornwood]()
Brandishing Balance: Devil's Psychos MC Book 3: a Reverse Harem Romance by M.E. Thornwood
They say love comes in three… as in the three men that stole my heart ten years ago and refuse to let go.Marcos is the father of my son, the hard ass that has to get his way ninety-nine percent of the time, but he folds the minute I give him a look, making my panties wet... -
![We Have Reached the End of Our Show by Ali Gordon]()
We Have Reached the End of Our Show by Ali Gordon
Thanks to an unrelenting cycle of cancer treatments, thirty-two-year-old Gabe is too weak to dance gracefully on stage or through NYC’s sparkling social scene like he once did. And although he and Josie have been in love for six years, lately Gabe’s been feeling more like Josie’s patient than his boyfriend...lgbtq · found-family · post-apocalyptic · sci-fi · journey · apocalyptic · literary-fiction · fiction · action-adventure · book -
![The Captain's Cook: A Novel by Victoria Vanransom]()
The Captain's Cook: A Novel by Victoria Vanransom
"The wind is like a dance partner, always changing, always leading us in a different direction . . ." When an ad for a luxury yacht searching for a chef crosses Jessica Kline's eyes, she knows this it the chance for a fresh start...romance · womens-fiction · contemporary · fiction · nautical · action-adventure · female-mc · book · adult -
![Chosen, Eternally by Caroline Frank]()
Chosen, Eternally by Caroline Frank
Hecate "Cate" Goode had one to travel the world with her best friend—and secret love—James. But the night he finally confessed his feelings, everything shattered. A vampire attack stole him away, and Cate was forced to embrace the destiny she never becoming Salem’s Chosen One, sworn protector against the darkness.A year later, Salem is on edge...fantasy · paranormal · friends-to-lovers · poc-author · contemporary · action-adventure · romance · fiction · vampires · book
