Top new sci-fi books in December 2024
Last updated:
December 31, 2024
December 2024 featuring new releases by James S.A. Corey, Jane Pek, Liz Ireland, Carlene O'Connor, Alex White, Fern Michaels, Addison Cain, Alexis Patton, Michele Mills, Regine Abel, Tessa Stone and many more.
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Expanse series #1-6 by James S.A. Corey
Expanse series vol (1 to 6 ) books collection set by james s. a. corey includes titles:- Leviathan Wakes, Caliban's War, Abaddon's Gate, Cibola Burn, Nemesis Games, Babylon's Ashes. Description:- Leviathan Wakes Humanity has colonised the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond - but the stars are still out of our reach... -
![The Rivals by Jane Pek]()
The Rivals by Jane Pek
A prescient literary mystery about corporate espionage, family dynamics, and the follow-up to Jane Pek’s “thoroughly modern twist on classic detective fiction,” The Verifiers (New York Times Book Review)“Exhilaratingly well-written. I loved it so much that I didn’t want it to end.” —Emily St...mystery · fiction · lgbtq · contemporary · audiobook · wlw · literary-fiction · crime · suspense · sci-fi -
![Irish Soda Bread Murder by Liz Ireland, Carlene O'Connor, Peggy Ehrhart]()
Irish Soda Bread Murder by Liz Ireland, Carlene O'Connor, Peggy Ehrhart
It’s almost time for the delicious warmth of Irish soda bread, but be careful where you bite–some of these recipes call for murder in this delicious collection of cozy mystery novellas featuring the popular St. Paddy’s Day treat... -
![Ardent Violet and the Infinite Eye by Alex White]()
Ardent Violet and the Infinite Eye by Alex White
In this new wide-screen space opera, humanity has met its match. An alien race of enormous robotic AI have destroyed most of humanity's outposts. But, on the eve of the Earth's destruction, a musician made one last desperate attempt to reach out and convince one of humanity's enemies to switch sides. Now, earth just might have a chance to survive..sci-fi · lgbtq · non-binary-mc · space-travel · space-opera · action-adventure · aliens · invasion · genetic-engineering · exploration -
![Backwater Justice by Fern Michaels]()
Backwater Justice by Fern Michaels
An action-packed, ripped-from-the-headlines story of smalltown secrets from the #1 bestselling author, the latest in the long-running fan-favorite Sisterhood series.The Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and years of adventure...mystery · suspense · fiction · law-enforcement · cozy · friendship · crime · contemporary · romance · sci-fi -
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![Us Deadly Few by Alexis Patton]()
Us Deadly Few by Alexis Patton
Khalani Kanes never imagined surviving Braderhelm Prison, let alone escaping to the desolate surface they had been told was uninhabitable. Haunted by the Governor of Apollo’s dark secrets, Khalani and her crew of criminals embark on a new perilous journey.Now, the true test begins as Khalani ventures through the treacherous “Death-Zone” toward the nearest underground city, Hermes... -
![His Human Librarian by Michele Mills]()
His Human Librarian by Michele Mills
An enemies-to-lovers, slow burn + witty banter + amnesia, monster romance!I’m a librarian who specializes in intergalactic antiquity, hired to restore the ancient tablets and print books of the Sandstone legacy. Now I’m on location in the wildlands of a remote planet called Tarvos. And my boss, the local satanic-looking rancher financing this new library, hates my guts...romance · sci-fi · enemies-to-lovers · aliens · slow-burn · monsters · amnesia · western · humor · fated-mates -
![I Married a Catman by Regine Abel]()
I Married a Catman by Regine Abel
He was the dream mate she never expected.When Ophelia seeks the services of the Prime Mating Agency to find her soulmate, she’s floored to learn that her perfect match is Gaelec, an intimidating, feline-looking ex-convict...romance · sci-fi · aliens · fantasy · monsters · paranormal · fiction · futuristic · arranged-marriage · fated-mates -
![Saving Jacob by Tessa Stone]()
Saving Jacob by Tessa Stone
A witch destined to save her fated mate and their supernatural community from an ancient evil must embrace her hidden powers before it's too late. JacobAfter suffering alone in wolf form for a thousand years, unable to shift back to human, I thought my existence was over. But then the mysterious Hazel showed me that my true mate was out there and gave me hope again...romance · fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · audiobook · poc-mc · witches-wizards · steamy · fated-mates · small-town -
![A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George]()
A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George
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![Against the Grain by Peter Lovesey]()
Against the Grain by Peter Lovesey
Detective Peter Diamond goes undercover at a seasonal festival in this delightful and bittersweet conclusion to the multi-award-winning series.Detective Peter Diamond, chief of the Avon and Somerset Murder Squad, is taking a short holiday in the country...mystery · fiction · audiobook · law-enforcement · crime · cozy · police-procedural · ghosts · sci-fi · supernatural -
![Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin]()
Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin
The Maid meets Knives Out with a dash of Top Chef in the debut locked room culinary mystery set in a London cooking school by MasterChef semi-finalist and cookbook writer Orlando Murrin.“Some people are natural dancers, others marvelous in bed, but—not wishing to boast—I’m good with a knife. Most chefs are...mystery · cozy · fiction · crime · suspense · murder · friendship · audiobook · contemporary · lgbtq -
![The Knotty Clause: A SciFi Alien Warrior Holiday Romance by Honey Phillips]()
The Knotty Clause: A SciFi Alien Warrior Holiday Romance by Honey Phillips
Can a single mother create some holiday magic for a reclusive alien warrior?Lured by the promise of steady work, Gemma accepts a job at a remote mining claim, only to find that both she and her young son are virtual slaves to the greedy mine boss...romance · monsters · colonization · holidays · first-contact · sci-fi · paranormal · fiction · book · adult -
![Experimental Voyage by R.J. Blain]()
Experimental Voyage by R.J. Blain
When a spaceship accident costs Camellia her chance to explore the universe as a botanist, she jumps at the chance to be a test subject on an experimental voyage. If the gamble restores her hearing, her dreams for the future will no longer be out of reach...romance · sci-fi · paranormal · aliens · humor · angst · action-adventure · cozy · space-travel · coming-of-age -
![How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis]()
How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis
A high octane sexy space heist from New York Times bestselling author Beth Revis, the second in a novella trilogyAda had no intention whatsoever to continue working for the rebel group that hired her to retrieve the government’s plans for a nanobot climate cleaner if they weren’t willing to pay her for it, but then they offer a different an undercover mission to a charity gala where Rian will be... -
![Dust by Alison Stine]()
Dust by Alison Stine
In this haunting, speculative coming-of-age novel about finding your place in an unforgiving environment, a partially deaf teen questions everything she knows about family, love, and her future.After her father has a premonition, Thea and her family move to the Bloodless Valley of southern Colorado, hoping to make a fresh start...young-adult · disability · pollution-climate-change · contemporary · fiction · sci-fi · dystopia · family · romance · multigenerational -
![A Knack for Metal and Bone by Kim McDougall]()
A Knack for Metal and Bone by Kim McDougall
A royal tinker and a rogue soldier must unite to stop the monsters threatening their city—and unravel the secrets lurking within it. Rowan doesn’t just work with machines—she hears them. The hum of engines, the whisper of gears and wires—they speak to her through the magic that flows from her mech hand...romance · fantasy · steampunk · industrial-era · dystopia · sci-fi · shapeshifters · slow-burn · royalty · action-adventure -
![The Matter of the Secret Bride by Darcie Wilde]()
The Matter of the Secret Bride by Darcie Wilde
Set in Regency London, this charming Jane Austen-inspired mystery series features Rosalind Thorne, a resourceful young woman with a talent for helping ladies of the ton with their most delicate and pressing predicaments. But now she’s faced with a task of royal proportions. Literally. KingGeorge IV is petitioning Parliament for a divorce from his queen on the grounds of her adultery...romance · mystery · historical · historical-fiction · fiction · industrial-era · regency · cozy · amateur-sleuth · crime -
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![Twisted Shadows by Allie Therin]()
Twisted Shadows by Allie Therin
In a thrilling alternate-universe Seattle, empaths are disappearing—and it’s up to grumpy Reece and his mysterious protector, Grayson, to investigate. Empath hunter Evan Grayson is the Dead Man, transformed by a dark past into a perfect weapon against corrupted empaths...romance · fantasy · paranormal · mlm · mystery · urban-fantasy · audiobook · lgbtq · fiction · crime -
![Where the Creek Bends by Linda Lael Miller]()
Where the Creek Bends by Linda Lael Miller
From acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller comes a beautifully rendered timeslip novel about the family we create for ourselves…Madison Bettencourt has tried to assemble all the pieces of a perfect life, but nothing fits quite the way it should. She’s moved back home to Montana to care for her grandmother, who is slipping further and further away...romance · time-travel · fiction · sci-fi · mystery · contemporary · magical-realism · fantasy · womens-fiction · paranormal -
![I'm Not Your Pet: MM Alien Romance by Fae Quin]()
I'm Not Your Pet: MM Alien Romance by Fae Quin
I'M NOT YOUR PET! is an MM #alienromance with language barriers, hurt/comfort, and size difference. It features a hot shark captain named ROARK from the planet Osheania, who has rescued a traumatized little human from a life of servitude on planet F'ukyuu.When HUGO received a full-ride scholarship to an Ivy league college, the last thing he expected was to wake up on an alien planet a galaxy away...romance · mlm · sci-fi · monsters · lgbtq · fiction · fantasy · humor · action-adventure · paranormal -
![The Trouble With Trying to Bag a Blood Witch by Jennifer Cody]()
The Trouble With Trying to Bag a Blood Witch by Jennifer Cody
Elijah:Imagine coming home from an extended stay in a foreign country to find a letter from a house sitter you didn’t hire warning you to get a protection order against your ex and informing you that you’re a terrible plant dad.I mean, I am a terrible plant dad, and I probably should get a protection order against Stalker Steve, but that letter isn’t the weirdest thing to happen to me today...romance · paranormal · mlm · fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · demons · lgbtq · urban-fantasy · dragons -
![The Last Creation by H.J. Nelson]()
The Last Creation by H.J. Nelson
The final installment of The Last She series finds Ara, Kaden, and Sam reunited . . . only to face their toughest adversary yet: the Creation, a selection of clones who are hell-bent on destroying humankind. It’s up to the three of them to save what’s left of humanity before it’s wiped out . . . again.In the final installment of H.J...young-adult · dystopia · survival · apocalyptic · sci-fi · drama · post-apocalyptic · mystery · action-adventure · fiction -
![Snowed in with my Alien Boss: A Sci Fi Alien Romance by Lynnea Lee]()
Snowed in with my Alien Boss: A Sci Fi Alien Romance by Lynnea Lee
The winter solstice is a time for friends, family, and festivities… and me driving out to my cabin in the woods to avoid it all, just like I do every year...romance · aliens · sci-fi · forced-proximity · fated-mates · fantasy · paranormal · fiction · female-author · grumpy-sunshine -
![Tis the Season for Tentacles by Chloe Archer]()
Tis the Season for Tentacles by Chloe Archer
FelixCombing the desert for aliens might sound a little out there, but I don’t care. They’re among us and I’m going to prove it...romance · aliens · mlm · sci-fi · audiobook · lgbtq · paranormal · fated-mates · space-travel · enemies-to-lovers -
![Psycho Pack by Lenore Rosewood]()
Psycho Pack by Lenore Rosewood
I could have run.But I chose them instead.My pack of broken alphas.And the Ghosts will burn this world to the ground to keep me safe.As we gather unexpected allies and prepare to strike at the heart of the Council, I realize something that terrifies me more than any enemy.I'm not just their omega anymore.I'm their salvation.Their reason to live.Their reason to die...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · fantasy · dark · dystopia · paranormal · military · mlm · fated-mates -
![Cherished by the Alien Outlaw: A Fated Mate Alien Romance by Ava Ross]()
Cherished by the Alien Outlaw: A Fated Mate Alien Romance by Ava Ross
Trapped with a Zuldruxian warrior, I must fight for love and freedom on an alien world.Talia: Kidnapped from Earth with my beloved twin sister, Maggie, I’m thrust into the heart of a ruthless alien mining operation. I figure it’s over. I’ll die soon, and I’ll never see my sister again. I’m tossed into a cell with a blue-skinned warrior named Firion...romance · sci-fi · fantasy · space · female-author · paranormal · monsters · fiction · warriors · barbarians -
![Adored by the Alien Warlord: A Fated Mate Alien Romance by Ava Ross]()
Adored by the Alien Warlord: A Fated Mate Alien Romance by Ava Ross
An alien trying to overcome the shame of his past. A woman lost on a distant planet. Will true love bring them together or drive them apart?Maggie: After my twin sister and I are kidnapped from Earth, we’re separated. When the ship transporting me crashes on a distant planet, I’m captured and sold to a lizard alien. Now I’m trapped, forced to dance in a bar under the watchful gaze of a tyrant...romance · sci-fi · aliens · female-author · urban-fantasy · space · action-adventure · paranormal · steamy · forced-proximity -
![Dragon Detective by Ava Ross]()
Dragon Detective by Ava Ross
Return to Mystic Harbor where Hannah & Reylor, a dragon shifter, fall in love while discovering who's haunting her B&B...romance · paranormal · shapeshifters · monsters · cozy · fantasy · steamy · fated-mates · dragons · sword-sorcery -
![The Freedom Fleet by Daniel Arenson]()
The Freedom Fleet by Daniel Arenson
What if WWII were fought in space?In 1944, a secret Nazi experiment split the universe in two. In our universe, we won. Hitler died. Freedom prevailed. But in a parallel universe, the Nazis discovered the atom bomb first... and conquered the world. The light of freedom perished, and the Nazi shadow spread across Earth, the solar system, and the stars...war · futuristic · sci-fi · military · alternate-history · audiobook · space-fleet · soldiers · space-opera · fiction -
![Alien Naga's Prize by Hattie Jacks]()
Alien Naga's Prize by Hattie Jacks
He's the scorching hot naga assassin who needs a fake bride...who am I to argue?I missed first contact over a century ago, and my guard job on S.C Britannia is no more than pushing buttons. I joined the military for excitement and all I get are drunk idiots and the occasional smuggler to break up the boredom.Which is why I entered the Starlight Lottery in the first place...romance · aliens · sci-fi · monsters · paranormal · arranged-marriage · fated-mates · insta-love · royalty · marriage-of-convenience -
![Villainous All the Way by C. Rochelle]()
Villainous All the Way by C. Rochelle
A sweet n spicy collection of bonus tales, first shared on Pa*tre*on and featuring the guys and gals (and nonbinary aliens) from the superhero x villain MM+ (& FF!) romance series - Villainous Things (along with the MCs of the Villains in Space spin-off series)!Simon It is required that you read Villainous Things 1-5 first, and highly recommended that you also read Earth Boys Are Easy...romance · mlm · lgbtq · aliens · fantasy · audiobook · super-powered · sci-fi · fated-mates · age-gap -
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![Crystal Iris by Blair M. Shadows]()
Crystal Iris by Blair M. Shadows
Get ready to immerse yourself in a magical romance series filled with mystery, modern conflicts, and a love story that will leave you craving more.Professor Iris De Loughery’s life takes an unexpected turn on the night of her thirtieth birthday...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · audiobook · paranormal · mystery · magic · sci-fi · contemporary · steamy -
![Selected by the Dragon Alien: Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Ella Blake]()
Selected by the Dragon Alien: Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Ella Blake
Some love stories are born in a galaxy far away. Others are forged in dragon fire.Turi is destined to be given to a bondmate she’s never met. Life in Settlement 112-1 is hard enough without forced matings, but when an abduction goes awry, she’s brought to live in the fortress of the overseer who rules her settlement...romance · dragons · shapeshifters · aliens · sci-fi · female-author · historical · enemies-to-lovers · action-adventure · first-contact -
![Fated to the Alien Protector by Erin Hale]()
Fated to the Alien Protector by Erin Hale
AbbyOrphaned and raising my little brother on an alien planet had never been part of my life plan. Yet, here I am. Experience has taught me not to rely on or trust anyone, especially men. So when one of the native alien warriors rushes in to “protect me” from a guy in our human settlement, my response is anger. Soon after though, circumstances force me to move to the Tavikhi village...romance · aliens · fated-mates · sci-fi · dark · colonization · first-contact · fiction · book · adult -
![A Sky of Emerald Stars: A Novel by A.K. Mulford]()
A Sky of Emerald Stars: A Novel by A.K. Mulford
From the bestselling author of The High Mountain Court A.K. Mulford comes the second enchanting book in the all-new Golden Court romantasy trilogy—A Sky of Emerald Stars continues wolf-shifter Calla’s journey and explores a new story—Sadie’s—as kingdoms clash with war on the horizon and pack politics threatens to disrupt what Calla and Grae have built, both for themselves, and Aotreas...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · wlw · sci-fi · action-adventure · steamy · fiction · urban-fantasy · mythical-creatures -
![Saint by Chani Lynn Feener]()
Saint by Chani Lynn Feener
Nix Monroe has had it with playing things safe.Where exactly has that gotten him anyway? In the bed of three of the Demons of Foxglove Grove, in over his head. Since he arrived at the prestigious university, nothing has gone his way, and nothing has been what it seemed. Now that he's finally discovered the truth behind what his cousin was up to, he's reevaluating his next moves... -
![The Case of the Missing Maid by Rob Osler]()
The Case of the Missing Maid by Rob Osler
Chicago, 1898. Harriet Morrow is a new junior detective on the scene in the Windy City—and she’s defying every convention of her time...mystery · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · lgbtq · law-enforcement · investigator · crime · wlw · female-mc
