Top new action-adventure books out this week: 26 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
Last updated:
November 1, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Mia Sheridan, Giana Darling, Tessa Afshar, N.E. Davenport, Eli Easton, Kia Carrington-Russell, Anastasija White, Sian Ann Bessey, Alexandra Bell, Jenn McKinlay and many more.
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The Fix by Mia Sheridan
A chilling take on second chances, where a brutal break-in comes back to haunt the sole survivor with a new threat—and another victim.Eleven years ago, Cami Cortlandt’s mother and sister died cruelly in a violent home invasion. The trauma and notoriety still linger, but Cami has managed to build a life in her hometown despite everything she’s lost.Then one day it all comes rushing back...romance · mystery · suspense · fiction · contemporary · military · sexual-assault · murder · crime · psychological -
![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 -
![The Royal Artisan by Tessa Afshar]()
The Royal Artisan by Tessa Afshar
Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her Sazana is one of the Jews he despises. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. In an unexpected reversal, at Haman's downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place...romance · historical-fiction · christian · historical · audiobook · fiction · drama · mystery · suspense · grief -
![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... -
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![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... -
![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... -
![The Maid of Sherwood Forest by Sian Ann Bessey]()
The Maid of Sherwood Forest by Sian Ann Bessey
Mariah thought Robin Hood was just a legend—until time pulled her into his world and the outlaw stole her heart.Nothing about Mariah Clinton’s passion for archery or her work as a sous-chef in contemporary London prepares her for the moment she’s pulled into another time—and another life. One minute, she’s stepping into McQuivey’s Costume Shop to rent a medieval gown...romance · time-travel · historical-fiction · fantasy · historical · medieval · retellings · audiobook · action-adventure · fiction -
![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 -
![Brass by Ellie Masters]()
Brass by Ellie Masters
“Control is his specialty until he meets the one woman who challenges everything—a fearless journalist who ignites a passion more dangerous than the killers pursuing them.”Some secrets are worth killing for. Some passions are worth dying for.HE’S ALL CONTROL. Ryan “Brass” Ellis never loses his cool... -
![Cap by Savannah Rylan]()
Cap by Savannah Rylan
The Prez. The soldier. The only man who can save her.He’s the Prez. A retired Navy Captain. Twice her age.She’s the sunshine-sweet kindergarten teacher he was never meant to touch.When Ariel’s desperate text shatters the night, Cap Montgomery charges headfirst into hell. A human trafficking ring has its claws in her, and bullets, blood, and broken bones won’t stop him from dragging her out alive... -
![Through Each Tomorrow by Gabrielle Meyer]()
Through Each Tomorrow by Gabrielle Meyer
In 1883, Charles Hollingsworth is a poor farmer desperate to secure financial stability for his mother and sister, as he is unsure which of his time-crossing paths he will choose on his twenty-fifth birthday. Posing as the Earl of Norfolk, he enters the opulent circles of Newport's elite to assist a fellow time-crossing friend, Drew...romance · historical-fiction · christian · time-travel · fiction · historical · audiobook · fantasy · suspense · action-adventure -
![Lies by Sophie Grace]()
Lies by Sophie Grace
Love. Hate. Secrets. Lies.All she had to do was stay away ... but now it's too late.GIGIYou think just because I was once yours, I’ll come crawling back, don’t you, Harry St. James?But next time I see you, I’ll kill you.I’m fuelled to take revenge on those who destroyed my life. Their deception ruined my world, so in return I’ll burn theirs... -
![Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho]()
Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho
In a broken system, do you save yourself or fight for the people you love?With the godspower waning, the queen of Ashvi has had to find another way to bolster her fight against her imperialist oppressors. The solution: wrenching children of other cultures from their homes and conscripting them into service.Hammer was one of those children...fantasy · lgbtq · fiction · high-fantasy · wlw · found-family · audiobook · war · dystopia · poc-author -
![In The Dark by Jay Aheer, C.J. Blaire, Katie Wolfe]()
In The Dark by Jay Aheer, C.J. Blaire, Katie Wolfe
Isa has spent her entire life serving the Veiled Brotherhood, and the last thing she wants is to fail her mission as an elite assassin. Trained to be silent, swift, and unseen, failure isn't just disgrace––it's punishable. Only now, death hovers in the air as she secretly searches for her parents behind King Elion's back...romance · fantasy · slow-burn · love-triangle · fae · action-adventure · magic · fated-mates · fiction · dark -
![Bookwyrm Acquisitions by Constance Lopez]()
Bookwyrm Acquisitions by Constance Lopez
How far would you go to get something you really wanted? Like, this-is-the-key-to-achieving-your-ultimate-happiness wanted?Hi, I’m Cammie. I work at a bookshop, I love a quiet night in, and I’m a dragonshifter with no magic to speak of. Which means unless I can grow my hoard—and by extension, my magic—I’m not much different than a human...romance · urban-fantasy · dragons · fantasy · paranormal · fae · cozy · vampires · shapeshifters · fated-mates -
![Bride of the Scarred Alien by Miranda Martin]()
Bride of the Scarred Alien by Miranda Martin
Years after the human generation ship crashed on Tajss, survival isn’t enough—especially for a woman who’s been told she’s weak.Kara has spent years living in the shadow of stronger voices, scraping by in the dust and heat of a dying world. When she volunteers for a desperate hunt for food, she expects death.Instead, she finds him—the scarred Zmaj warrior who will change everything... -
![My Best Friend Is Broken by Jessica Jackman]()
My Best Friend Is Broken by Jessica Jackman
Five years ago my world ended.I thought my best friend was invincible. He was the popular one. The king of our school. The one everyone adored. The one everyone wanted to be. The one who was going to make it out of our struggling neighborhood.Then one terrible night and everything changes. Too much to drink, a stormy night, and a tyre that should have been changed...friends-to-lovers · organized-crime · mental-illness · mlm · action-adventure · fiction · lgbtq · romance · book · adult -
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![Severed Rivalry by Hadley Finn]()
Severed Rivalry by Hadley Finn
Some people never get a second chance with their first love. For me, it’s simply a dream I can’t afford.Growing up in a religious cult, I know loss, fear, and punishment. Hope? That’s a foreign concept.Even if it’s Cian Murphy. From the moment I met him, I wanted him. He’s the only man I’ve ever loved.And I was his everything—an idea as gallant as the man himself... -
![Alpha Mine by Raine Gerald]()
Alpha Mine by Raine Gerald
Lesson learned: don’t go kissing strange wolves.Especially when you’re already betrothed to another.I thought he was a sign from the Goddess, a blessing in the dark.But of course, he wasn’t.I never asked for this. I never asked to be forced into an arranged marriage meant to secure an alliance between two powerful packs. I tell myself I can endure it...paranormal · shapeshifters · omegaverse · lgbtq · fiction · action-adventure · fantasy · romance · book · adult -
![No Greater Love by Cari Blake]()
No Greater Love by Cari Blake
He braids her hair for school. Packs lunches with color-coded notes. Holds her through middle school drama and midnight nightmares.Navy Corpsman and single father Nathan Crawford has been his daughter's whole world for eleven years—and he's damn good at it...romance · age-gap · drama · steamy · contemporary · workplace · military · medical · fiction · action-adventure -
![The Ties that Bind Them: A Dark Fantasy Demon Romance by Alix Godwin]()
The Ties that Bind Them: A Dark Fantasy Demon Romance by Alix Godwin
“I pledge myself to you. Until the darkness kills the light, until the heavens cease to burn, I will be yours…” That was the promise she made in life. Now Lillia Sparre is dead, those words have become a chilling curse. War is raging in the underworld. Her soul is forfeit. And if she wants to outrun her fate, she must trust a monster more devious than the one who hunts her... -
![The Book of Autumn by Molly O'Sullivan]()
The Book of Autumn by Molly O'Sullivan
For readers of Adrienne Young, Olivie Blake, Hazel Beck, and Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House, a spellbinding debut about ambition, privilege, second chance romance, and ancient magic set at an enchanted school tucked among the red mesas of the New Mexico desert, where a formidable pair of magicians are summoned to pursue an alleged killer...romance · fantasy · dark-academia · fiction · young-adult · urban-fantasy · dark · season-autumn · low-fantasy · paranormal -
![The Boss: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Enemies Romance by Lori Kent]()
The Boss: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Enemies Romance by Lori Kent
I didn’t want to marry a don. I wanted to be the don. And no matter what, one day, I will. Luna Mancini is the Italian mafia princess, but God help anyone who calls her that to her face. For years she’s quietly plotted her ascension to her father’s throne. It was simple; marry her father’s chosen successor, then either run things through him or run him through, probably with her favorite knife...romance · enemies-to-lovers · organized-crime · found-family · action-adventure · fiction · crime · book · adult -
![Beneath the Silent Stars by Miranda L]()
Beneath the Silent Stars by Miranda L
They want her captured. Or dead. But Astraia was never meant to bow.Astraia has spent her life running—from her past, from her bond to an ancient power, and from the choices that left her hollow. Marked by the constellations, she is feared as a weapon, hunted as a threat, and haunted by everything she could not save... -
![Fangs Divide Us: Season of Souls: Book 1 by Katherine Crowe]()
Fangs Divide Us: Season of Souls: Book 1 by Katherine Crowe
Hidden fangs. Not so hidden hearts. Millicent Layne has been hiding in plain sight, a delicate existence that her fangs threaten to expose whenever her emotions spike. When a last-ditch effort to stall her arranged marriage goes awry causing her brother Andrei to go missing, she needs Ellis Dacre’s help to find him. Nothing more... -
![Kamp Kromwell: A Novel by A.J. Grea]()
Kamp Kromwell: A Novel by A.J. Grea
Can dirt be evil? Not conceptual evil that's either moral or natural. But dank, almost ethereal malevolence comprised of sand, silt, and clay. A profound evil, like the evil that lurks in the sleepy town of Jasper Mill, Tennessee.Some claim evil came to the Mill in the summer of '94 with the death of little David Abrams at the Kromwell summer camp. But that just shook the hive...horror · fiction · lgbtq · mlm · young-adult · mystery · coming-of-age · paranormal · action-adventure · suspense -
![The Changeling Queen by Kimberly Bea]()
The Changeling Queen by Kimberly Bea
A sensually romantic, feminist retelling of the Scottish “Ballad of Tam Lin,” combining folklore, desire, and sacrifice in a tale perfect for fans of Natalie Hayes, Genevieve Gornichec, Holly Black, Quicksilver by Callie Hart, and Outlander.“I am Faery and Faery is me...romance · fantasy · retellings · fae · fairy-tale · myths · historical · action-adventure · urban-fantasy · fiction -
![The Heir by Beatrice Keane]()
The Heir by Beatrice Keane
Melody I need to get out of this prison. I need to get back to my husband. I can't live like this. I can't survive like this. I never thought I'd be yearning for the arms of my stalker but Dante broke through my walls and stood by me even when I was on trial for several murders. Oh, and Ella? She's going to wish she was never born...
