Top new action-adventure books out this week: 19 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
Last updated:
October 25, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Patricia Briggs, Karen Kingsbury, J.S. Scott, Mara Rutherford, Lindsay Cummings, Samantha Young, Mary Robinette Kowal, Sam J. Miller, M.A. Frick, Camilla Raines, Michele Notaro, T.J. Rose and many more.
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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 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 -
![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... -
![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 -
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![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... -
![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 -
![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 -
![The Forsaken and the Fated: The Hollow and the Haunted duology by Camilla Raines]()
The Forsaken and the Fated: The Hollow and the Haunted duology by Camilla Raines
In this much anticipated sequel to The Hollow and the Haunted, Miles and Gabriel find themselves ensnared in a web of dark magic beyond their wildest imaginings. Time is running out to change their future, and the dead are hungry...Perfect for fans of atmospheric queer fantasy romance, including The Raven Cycle, Cemetery Boys and Sixteen Souls... -
![The Sky Pirate’s Stowaway by Michele Notaro, T.J. Rose]()
The Sky Pirate’s Stowaway by Michele Notaro, T.J. Rose
Three rules for surviving aboard The Black Wraith Rule 1: Never dare to challenge the wicked captain.Rule 2: Never reveal your secret magical powers.Rule 3: Absolutely don’t fall in love with the mysterious, unfairly attractive first mate… Kaspar How in the world did I end up in the cargo hold of the most notorious pirate ship ever?Holy phoenix tails, I’m in trouble...fantasy · lgbtq · outlaws · found-family · disability · mlm · action-adventure · romance · sword-sorcery · fiction -
![Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines]()
Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines
Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Golden Girls in this humorous contemporary standalone fantasy about a group of former Chosen Ones coming out of retirement to save the world one last timeThree former Chosen Ones have joined together to spend their retirement in peace and quiet, running Second Life Books and Gifts in Salem, MA...fantasy · urban-fantasy · mystery · fiction · horror · paranormal · cozy · low-fantasy · contemporary · law-enforcement -
![The Tower of Wrought Time: The Bornbane Series, Book 3 by Zura Johnson, I.A. Takerian]()
The Tower of Wrought Time: The Bornbane Series, Book 3 by Zura Johnson, I.A. Takerian
The third book in I. A. Takerian's high-fantasy series brings us to the edge of the abyss, staring into the eyes of the End. Yvaine has taken her place as Queen of the Odelians, promising to lead the charge in the coming war. They've barely scratched the surface of her magick, and time has run out... -
![Burn the Breeze by June Lark]()
Burn the Breeze by June Lark
She’s a barrel racer on the road to win the circuit finals and he’s the ranch hand she hates. Lina Larsen used to believe in love at first sight. That is, until a one-night stand went terribly wrong. What makes it worse, he’s now working on her family ranch, and no matter how hard she tries, she can’t seem to get rid of him...romance · western · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · found-family · suspense · slow-burn · small-town · age-gap · grumpy-sunshine -
![Nikolai by Lisa Marie Rice]()
Nikolai by Lisa Marie Rice
Buried secrets. Explosive passion. One unforgettable escape.Security consultant Nick Garin is called to the US Consulate in Naples, Italy, to investigate an intel leak. When he runs into the stunning and brilliant historian Parker Donovan, he can't take his eyes off her. Nick insists on tagging along to Parker's archeological excavation, but an earthquake buries them underground... -
![The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely]()
The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely
A divinely-blessed warrior bound to the last living goddess plots deicide to win her freedom in this propulsive epic fantasy for fans of Godkiller and Gideon the Ninth.The Devoted Lands was once home to many gods: Salt, Stone, Storm, Green, Shadow. Now, after centuries of devastating wars, only Tempestra-Innara, the Eternal Flame, remains...fantasy · fiction · epic · gods · high-fantasy · action-adventure · audiobook · paranormal · horror · sword-sorcery -
![Come Back Home by Lexie Axelson]()
Come Back Home by Lexie Axelson
A Dark Military...romantic-love · steamy · military · action-adventure · thriller · fiction · violent-conflict · book · adult -
![Deranged by Charity Parkerson]()
Deranged by Charity Parkerson
Henry carved a comfortable life for himself through literal blood and sweat. It’s not in him to be soft. For the first time, that might be the only thing that saves him. As the right hand of a crime boss, Henry has lived a violent life. He’s as hardened on the inside as he is on the outside. But lately, everything is changing. The man he secretly loved married someone else... -
![Love Bleeds Red by Lauren Greene]()
Love Bleeds Red by Lauren Greene
He's been searching. She's been surviving. Now they'll burn it all down.Leon Colter has been living a lie for eighteen months—pretending he's not in love with his best friend's sister, pretending he doesn't blame himself for her disappearance, pretending he's not hanging on by a thread. When their search finally leads him back to England, he finds his past holds more secrets than he ever knew...comedy · action-adventure · crime · vigilante · justice · suspense · fiction · romance · kidnapping · book -
![What Blooms in Barren Lands by Margo Smythe]()
What Blooms in Barren Lands by Margo Smythe
When hope is in ruins and the future burns, a dark freedom rises from the ashes.When her dreams of having a family are shattered, Renata’s life unravels completely. But so do the lives of everyone else, as a mind-altering disease ravages the global population...romance · dystopia · zombies · post-apocalyptic · horror · dark · splatterpunk · graphic-violence · paranormal · contemporary -
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![These White Lies: Morally Grey Bodyguard, Romantic Suspense by Kate Breitfeller]()
These White Lies: Morally Grey Bodyguard, Romantic Suspense by Kate Breitfeller
Once, he was a masked stranger I gave myself to for one unforgettable night.Now he’s the ruthless bodyguard standing between me and a killer.Someone wants me dead.And the only thing standing in their way is a man who once knew every inch of me.We met behind masks for one unforgettable night, and shared a connection that is still seared into my soul... -
![A Chalice for a Kraken by Hiyodori]()
A Chalice for a Kraken by Hiyodori
She loved me too much for anyone's good. On an artificial island deep in enemy territory, machinists develop unprecedented new magical weapons. Then the research base goes rogue, cutting off contact with the outside world. Every elite squad sent to reclaim it stops responding, too.Wist, the most powerful mage in generations, gets called in as emergency backup...wlw · fantasy · lesbian-mc · lgbtq · action-adventure · paranormal · fiction · romance · book · adult -
![Dating in Decay by Lindsey Montgomery]()
Dating in Decay by Lindsey Montgomery
Agent Lyla Matthews had two rules in the zombie apocalypse:1. Don’t get attached.2. Always aim for the head.She didn’t plan to adopt a snarky teen sidekick or lead a rescue mission against a group of power-hungry captors—but the end of the world doesn’t care about your five-year plan. Lyla’s not looking for love...romance · found-family · zombies · forced-proximity · fantasy · paranormal · slow-burn · multi-pov · humor · angst -
![Days of Vengeance by Rachel Mays]()
Days of Vengeance by Rachel Mays
EmilieEscaping Murvort should have been the end of my nightmares, but everywhere I look, I'm tormented by the ghosts of my enemies. Their phantom gazes linger on me, and their fingerprints are permanently etched into my skin. I can only pray to the gods that I'll be able to move on with my life once Reyna and her loyalists are all dead and buried.LadonGuilt weighs heavily on my mind...war · royalty · magic · fantasy · arranged-marriage · action-adventure · fiction · horror · romance · dark -
![A Heart So Haunted by Hollie Nelson]()
A Heart So Haunted by Hollie Nelson
In this evocative and stunning debut, secrets in the very bones of Harthwait House are disturbed when a new tenant moves in, for fans of Ashley Poston and A House with Good Bones.Be wary the beds and the space beneath,the cracks in the floors and the furnace teeth.Keep your eyes from the shadows and tongue so still.Because once Harthwait grows dark, the monsters become real...romance · horror · paranormal · fantasy · fiction · monsters · haunted-places · mental-illness · gothic · mystery -
![Distance & Dragons by Dominic N. Ashen]()
Distance & Dragons by Dominic N. Ashen
It’ll take a lot more than a necromancer, an army of the undead, or a dragon to keep them apart.Since first getting together, Khazak and David have rarely been apart for more than a few nights. They’ve been through a lot, learning to trust and depend on one another as they try to get to the bottom of the strange and dangerous events that have been plaguing them for months... -
![The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean Meltzer]()
The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah by Jean Meltzer
Can these exes rekindle their love this Hanukkah? Evelyn Schwartz has the perfect Hanukkah eight jam-packed days producing the live-action televised musical of A Christmas Carol...romance · contemporary · fiction · magical-realism · action-adventure · humor · fantasy · family · urban-fantasy · breakup -
![Wicked Gods by Veronica Perez]()
Wicked Gods by Veronica Perez
The real monsters don't live in the deep… Eight years ago, Avalon made a desperate deal with a trickster god to save her mother’s life. Now, disguised as a boy and hiding forbidden magic, she scours the war-torn streets of Helgate in search of the shattered Midnight Crown—the only thing that can help her keep her promise...
