Top new sci-fi books out this week: 24 Aug - 30 Aug 2025
Last updated:
August 30, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Joanne Fluke, Darcie Wilde, Eva Leigh, Lily James, Eve Vaughn, Nathan Ballingrud, Chani Lynn Feener, Ivy Sparks, September Knight, Hayley Gelfuso and many more.
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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanne Fluke dishes the next irresistible Hannah Swensen mystery, with Hannah scrambling to bring the flavors of autumn to Lake Eden, Minnesota . .mystery · cozy · fiction · female-mc · amateur-sleuth · sci-fi · animals · supernatural · crime · book -
![The Heir by Darcie Wilde]()
The Heir by Darcie Wilde
Destined for a life beyond her wildest dreams, born fifth in succession to the throne, and determined to get to the bottom of a most foul puzzle. The future queen becomes a rebellious sleuth when she vows to solve the mystery of a dead man scandalously discovered on the grounds of Kensington Palace—by her. The young Victoria remembers nothing but Kensington Palace...mystery · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · sci-fi · crime · romance · gothic · industrial-era · regency -
![The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh]()
The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh
From a world where women are forbidden to use magic and the only freedom is found on the Caribbean high seas comes a swashbuckling romantasy from USA TODAY bestselling author Eva Leigh.Condemned as a witch, sentenced to die, Alys Tanner uses her innate magical power to flee Puritanical New England...romance · fantasy · outlaws · historical-fiction · witches-wizards · paranormal · fiction · action-adventure · magic · historical -
![Hyperspeed by Lily James]()
Hyperspeed by Lily James
Kai Mercer was made to race and born to win. A three-time galactic champion, Kai dominates every track he hits. But after years of standing on the podium, the thrill is fading, and the trophies have lost their shine. All he wants is one thing: a challenge fierce enough to reignite his fire.But they say you should be careful what you wish for . .romance · sci-fi · aliens · sports · enemies-to-lovers · mlm · lgbtq · fantasy · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Chosen by Eve Vaughn]()
Chosen by Eve Vaughn
My life was once perfect. We didn’t have much in the way of material things, but I had my family, health and a happy existence. That is, until the day the Enforcers came and raided our serene home, throwing us into cages and separating us from our loved ones. Our crime? We dared to live the way we chose instead of complying with a system that kept us oppressed...romance · sci-fi · paranormal · supernatural · aliens · small-town · steamy · fantasy · poc-mc · fiction -
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![Cathedral of the Drowned by Nathan Ballingrud]()
Cathedral of the Drowned by Nathan Ballingrud
The sequel to Crypt of the Moon Spider, Cathedral of the Drowned is a dripping, squirming, scuttling tale of altered bodies and minds.There are two halves of Charlie Duchamp. One is a brain in a jar, stranded on Jupiter’s jungle moon, Io, who just wants to go home...horror · sci-fi · fiction · gothic · fantasy · historical-fiction · body-horror · spooky · noir · cosmic-horror -
![The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener]()
The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener
*This is the third and final book in the A Devil to Die For trilogy. Blurb to come.These are DARK MMM Captive Horror Sci-Fi Romance that were too long to be released as novellas or a single full-length. Each book is around 52-60k and must be read in order...romance · dark · mlm · fantasy · polyamory · crime · sci-fi · aliens · action-adventure · sexual-assault -
![Wrangled by the Minotaur: A Monster Mates Romance by Ivy Sparks]()
Wrangled by the Minotaur: A Monster Mates Romance by Ivy Sparks
When foreclosure threatens my grandmother's bee farm, I have two lose everything, or accept a deal with the devil himself.And the devil? He comes in the form of Raphael, the eight-foot-tall minotaur who's been buying up half the town...monsters · steamy · small-town · paranormal · romance · fiction · humor · sci-fi · shapeshifters · book -
![Nyrielle’s Protector: A Faery Shifter Romance by September Knight]()
Nyrielle’s Protector: A Faery Shifter Romance by September Knight
Princess. Rebel. Heir to a realm forgotten by time.Nyrielle of the Fae has lived her life caged, beneath her father’s rule, behind enchanted barriers, and bound by expectations she never asked for. But deep in her soul, a fire stirs. Dreams of freedom, of revenge, and of a stranger whose voice calls to her across worlds... -
![The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso]()
The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso
For fans of The Ministry of Time and The Midnight Library , a sweeping, unforgettable novel following two remarkable women moving between postwar and Cold War-era America and the mysterious time space, a library filled with books containing the memories of those who bore witness to history...romance · historical-fiction · fantasy · sci-fi · time-travel · historical · fiction · ww2 · magical-realism · magic -
![The Burning Queen by Aparna Verma]()
The Burning Queen by Aparna Verma
"So what will you become, Elena? Villain, hero, or conqueror?"Ravence has fallen. Her enemies have ravaged her people. And now Elena Aadya Ravence must decide how far she will go to reap her revenge. As she is pulled into a bitter war that will decide the fate of her kingdom, a new tyrant rises to reclaim his home, and Elena finds that perhaps her hunger isn't enough.And his knows no bounds... -
![The Sterling Acquisition by Gale Ian Tate]()
The Sterling Acquisition by Gale Ian Tate
He came to steal a patent. He stole a person instead.In the Incorporated States of New America, everything has a price—including Dante Ashford's twenty-year career as Gensyn Corporation's most reliable operative...romance · mlm · omegaverse · dystopia · enemies-to-lovers · dark · sci-fi · paranormal · shapeshifters · urban-fantasy -
![The Book of Heartbreak by Ova Ceren]()
The Book of Heartbreak by Ova Ceren
FROM BOOKTOK AND BOOKSTAGRAM SENSATION OVA CEREN: A Middle Eastern legend get a magically romantic modern makeover perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.A young woman must find a way to end the curse on her heart before it claims her forever in this delightfully witty fantasy romance.Sare Silverbirch has already had her heart broken three times...asia · west-asia · turkey · urban · romance · fantasy · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · young-adult -
![Her Alien Delegate by Sky Robert]()
Her Alien Delegate by Sky Robert
This is a reverse harem spicy alien romance set in the Trillume Universe with tentacle peens, breeding kink and double pen. When her mating contract is sold to the highest bidder, her future and freedom are uncertain until she falls for an alien diplomat that would scour the universe to keep her...romance · aliens · reverse-harem · steamy · sci-fi · paranormal · action-adventure · polyamory · fiction · book -
![Nexus Crest by G. E. Strohl]()
Nexus Crest by G. E. Strohl
Blood. Secrets. Power.A darkness that refuses to stay buried.At Nexus Crest University, power and privilege are the currencies of survival. Gabrielle Vadala, bloodborne daughter of the prestigious Dean, only wants to keep her head down, excel in her studies, and avoid the treacherous world of vampire politics. But when a series of mysterious murders shake the campus, her world begins to crumble...romance · paranormal · steamy · sci-fi · urban · mystery · fiction · vampires · urban-fantasy · fantasy
