Top new action-adventure books in December 2023
Last updated:
December 31, 2023
December 2023 featuring new releases by Elle Kennedy, Corinne Michaels, Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare, Jodi Taylor, Riley Edwards, Marie Force, T. Kingfisher, K.M. Shea, Sebastien de Castell, S.J. Tilly and many more.
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Flash Fire by Elle Kennedy
Giving up control has never been so hard…Navy SEAL Cash McCoy knows all about danger—he lives and breathes it on a daily basis. When it comes to the love of his life, though, this alpha soldier does everything in his power to keep Jen Scott happy and safe. But when the tables are turned and Jen places herself in harm’s way for her job, their relationship is put to the test... -
![Broken Dreams by Corinne Michaels]()
Broken Dreams by Corinne Michaels
What could possibly go wrong fake dating the gorgeous single dad in a small town? The answer, you fall for him. It started out perfect. Grady Whitlock needed a plus one for his business meetings, and I needed a date for a wedding.We had a plan. It was a good one.Until it wasn’t.I was not supposed to have feelings for him... -
![A Court of Honey and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare]()
A Court of Honey and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare
Orphaned. Trained to fight. Raised to fear the power of Underhill. Secretly in love with a man who doesn’t want me.I’m still just Alli, aka the half-human orphan fae, but my life is looking up for the first time. It only took me my whole 24 years.But when Underhill—the ancestral home of the fae—shatters, making it impossible for any fae to enter, I’m the only one who knows who did it...paranormal · audiobook · fantasy · fiction · action-adventure · magic · epic · romance · book · adult -
![Christmas Pie by Jodi Taylor]()
Christmas Pie by Jodi Taylor
Merry Christmas from Jodi Taylor. It's time for St Mary's traditional Christmas jump - even though it's only September...St Mary's has never lacked for enemies, but danger has never been closer to home. A state of war has broken out between St Mary's and the Women's Institute - the Raffia Mafia... -
![Playing with Lies by Riley Edwards]()
Playing with Lies by Riley Edwards
A no-strings kinda guy and a forever kinda woman…what could go wrong?I had a stalker and I knew just who to ask for help—Detective Dalton Neary. My own personal Prince Charming. The problem was, he turned out not to be so charming, at least not in the forever kind of way I was looking for. He was a good-time guy with a sexy smile and a goat game that should be illegal. But not the man for me... -
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![State of Bliss by Marie Force]()
State of Bliss by Marie Force
When you have their jobs, there’s no such thing as a peaceful vacation…Sam and Nick are ready to get out of DC—and the White House—for a much-needed vacation to celebrate their second anniversary. Due to ongoing political pressures, they decide to scuttle their plans for a return to Bora Bora to stay closer to home at their favorite oceanfront house at Dewey Beach in Delaware...romance · suspense · contemporary · mystery · audiobook · fiction · crime · law-enforcement · police-procedural · steamy -
![Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher]()
Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher
Marguerite Florian is a spy with two problems. A former employer wants her dead, and one of her new bodyguards is a far too good-looking paladin with a martyr complex.Shane is a paladin with three problems. His god is dead, his client is much too attractive for his peace of mind, and a powerful organization is trying to have them both killed... -
![The Lies of Vampires and Slayers by K.M. Shea]()
The Lies of Vampires and Slayers by K.M. Shea
By night, they fight in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. By day, they are friendly next-door neighbors. Neither of them know that their alter egos are archenemies.I’ve spent my life training in the family business of slaying vampires, but I’m tired of all the death. I want to prove we slayers can help society, not just break it...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · vampires · magic · paranormal · fiction · fae · action-adventure · epic -
![Crucible of Chaos by Sebastien de Castell]()
Crucible of Chaos by Sebastien de Castell
A mortally wounded magistrate faces his deadliest trial inside an ancient abbey where the monks are going mad and the gods themselves may be to blame!Estevar Borros, one of the legendary sword-fighting magistrates known as the Greatcoats and the king's personal investigator of the supernatural, is no stranger to tales of ghosts and demons...fantasy · fiction · epic · audiobook · flintlock · high-fantasy · action-adventure · historical · humor · early-modern -
![Hans by S.J. Tilly]()
Hans by S.J. Tilly
Vengeance is rarely clean...dark · organized-crime · fiction · action-adventure · romance · contemporary · book · adult · obsession · grumpy-sunshine -
![Fourth Wing [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros]()
Fourth Wing [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros
Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history...romance · audiobook · fantasy · dragons · fiction · new-adult · magic · supernatural · young-adult · enemies-to-lovers -
![Fourth Wing [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros]()
Fourth Wing [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros
Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history...romance · audiobook · fantasy · dragons · fiction · magic · new-adult · action-adventure · enemies-to-lovers · drama -
![Fangs, Frost, and Folios by Elizabeth Hunter]()
Fangs, Frost, and Folios by Elizabeth Hunter
An all-new holiday mystery for your favorite book-hunting vampires!Giovanni and Beatrice left vampire conspiracies and supernatural adventures for a peaceful family life. But peace only lasts so long for a vampire assassin and an undying scribe.The death of an old friend leaves Giovanni with a rare opportunity...romance · vampires · fantasy · urban-fantasy · paranormal · mystery · fiction · audiobook · magic · contemporary -
![Hoards and Harbors Part 2 by S.M. Olivier]()
Hoards and Harbors Part 2 by S.M. Olivier
One of my worst nightmares came to fruition, and I was separated from some of my guys. Not knowing their fate left me in a state of constant anxiety. We were determining our next move and waiting for the hordes to pass only added to the stress of the unknown. Of course, leaving the prison and embarking on our next journey was also fraught with additional dangers...romance · reverse-harem · dystopia · zombies · steamy · mystery · horror · fiction · fantasy · post-apocalyptic -
![Rooster: Satan's Fury MC- SG by L. Wilder]()
Rooster: Satan's Fury MC- SG by L. Wilder
When you know, you know....Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller L. Wilder brings you a new addition to the Satan’s Fury MC-SG series. We met by chance.It was just a random hook-up.No strings attached.That was supposed to be the end of it.Only it wasn’t.I couldn’t explain it.There was something about her that I just couldn’t shake...romance · family · biker · suspense · steamy · second-chances · humor · friendship · drama · revenge -
![Boraleashe: Lord of the North Wind by A.E. Via]()
Boraleashe: Lord of the North Wind by A.E. Via
All hail the Lord of the North Wind, Boraleashe Cavalerie. The last of the horsemen and harbingers of justice. The Overseer of the Realm of Winter, and Creator of the First Frost. Titan and Ruler of the Arctic World.Boraleashe landed with the full force of his arctic power, showering ice and snow across the ground. Patrons bowed and tried not to gawk at him...romance · mlm · paranormal · fantasy · magic · lgbtq · shapeshifters · royalty · angst · action-adventure -
![Black Sun by Michelle Madow]()
Black Sun by Michelle Madow
Embark on an adventure filled with magic, romance, and epic twists in the first book in USA Today bestselling author Michelle Madow’s Vampire Bride series—a fresh and enchanting take on the classic love story of Hades & Persephone.Amber Benson has no idea what to do for the rest of her life, let alone what major to pick for college... -
![Dawnmaker by Amanda Bouchet]()
Dawnmaker by Amanda Bouchet
Dawnmaker will follow Tess, Shade, and the intrepid crew of the Endeavor as they prepare to take on the tyrannical Galactic Overseer once and for all...romance · sci-fi · fantasy · space · female-mc · alpha-mc · fiction · action-adventure · paranormal · book -
![Driven by Destiny by Lindsay Buroker]()
Driven by Destiny by Lindsay Buroker
Arwen Forester is on a quest to remove her dark-elven tattoo and get her mother’s evil people out of her life forever. The last thing she wants is for them to magically manipulate her into betraying Azerdash Starblade, the half-dragon refugee she has feelings for...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · dragons · fae · shapeshifters · humor · urban · supernatural · enemies-to-lovers -
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![Jaguar Prophecies by Jeff Wheeler]()
Jaguar Prophecies by Jeff Wheeler
The fate of the world is in the hands of two men. One is prophesized to end it. The other must save it in an apocalyptic thriller by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler.If the end-of-the-world prophecy is true, a vengeful descendant will reign with blood and fury. The planets are already aligning.For Jonathon Roth and his family, a vacation in Cozumel became a nightmare...fantasy · supernatural · fiction · action-adventure · mystery · myths · audiobook · dystopia · paranormal · horror -
![The Survivor by Jessica Gadziala]()
The Survivor by Jessica Gadziala
- Mari -True crime girlies weren’t supposed to become victims.Mari hoped that by consuming anything and everything murder and mystery, she would never find herself the star of some true crime podcast one day...romance · contemporary · mystery · dark · suspense · female-mc · alpha-mc · insta-love · serial-killers · age-gap -
![The Hero She Needs by Anna Hackett, Ava Erickson, Aaron Shedlock]()
The Hero She Needs by Anna Hackett, Ava Erickson, Aaron Shedlock
The last thing he expects to catch in his river is a billionaire heiress.Loner Boone Hendrix left the military with ghosts that haunt him. He lives with his dog Atlas on a farm in Vermont. Alone. Just the way he likes it. Until he rescues a half-drowned, beautiful brunette from his river... -
![Venery: A Why Choose Alien Romance by C.M. Stunich]()
Venery: A Why Choose Alien Romance by C.M. Stunich
I’ve been abducted by an alien in a cowboy hat.He needs me to play the role of fake fiancée to appease his family of tentacle-tailed cops.I’ll keep up the charade as long as I need if it means being reunited with Abraxas and Rurik.Shouldn’t be too hard, right? To play pretend …My life force is now inextricably tied to handsome, gun totin’ Officer Hyt...romance · reverse-harem · sci-fi · aliens · steamy · action-adventure · suspense · monsters · urban-fantasy · vampires -
![Flashpoint by Stacy Lynn Miller, Brian Christopher Shea]()
Flashpoint by Stacy Lynn Miller, Brian Christopher Shea
The stage is set for an explosive showdown.The stakes have never been higher...action-adventure · hard-boiled · fiction · crime · law-enforcement · police-procedural · thriller · mystery · book · adult -
![Save Her from Me by Jolie Vines]()
Save Her from Me by Jolie Vines
He’s her bodyguard and her brother’s best friend. She’s a virgin with a spicy wish list. ArielSomeone’s out to get me, forcing my car off the road and me into hiding. When my brother recruits his Scottish best friend to protect me, though the brooding bodyguard drives me nuts, I can’t refuse his help. Or hide my crush... -
![The Broken Prince by Penelope Barsetti]()
The Broken Prince by Penelope Barsetti
I never should have saved her.Harlow is smart and fierce, and I should have known that she would cross me. Now I'm a prisoner under the castle--and once her father returns I'm as good as dead. I've heard tales of the king's ferocity, and I know he'll burn me alive with just his stare.But before he can kill me, I make a proposal. If he lets me live, I'll pledge the vampires to fight in this war...romance · fantasy · paranormal · vampires · dark · dragons · enemies-to-lovers · steamy · female-mc · royalty -
![Terror by LeAnn Ashers]()
Terror by LeAnn Ashers
MeghanI spent my whole life in foster care, moving from house to house, never feeling like I belonged.One day, I threw caution to the wind, left New York City, and drove across the country. I slept in my car and at gross, pay-by-the-hour motels. There were times I thought I was just one moment away from getting kidnapped.Until my car broke down in a small town in Texas...romance · contemporary · steamy · organized-crime · friends-to-lovers · scoundrel · alpha-mc · stalking · suspense · humor -
![Under the Oak Tree: Season 2 -4- by Suji Kim]()
Under the Oak Tree: Season 2 -4- by Suji Kim
Stuttering Maximilian Croyso spent a lifetime suffering the abuse of her cruel father, Duke Croyso. The Duke’s final act of cruelty? Marrying Maxi off to the war hero Riftan, legendary slayer of dragons. Now these two complete strangers have to try to make the arranged marriage that neither wanted work out.At first, the brooding Riftan and shy, nervous Maxi have nothing in common...romance · fantasy · war · magic · arranged-marriage · steamy · politics · historical-fiction · military · high-fantasy -
![The Fearless One by Lori Foster]()
The Fearless One by Lori Foster
“Count on Lori Foster for sexy, edgy romance.” —Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling authorHe had it all planned…until she showed up. Jedidiah Stephens came to the Colorado Rockies for one to uncover the truth behind the fire that killed her family. She’s been chasing down clues, and everything has led her to an isolated campground...romance · suspense · contemporary · mystery · family · fiction · audiobook · small-town · killer · humor -
![Stranded with a Ravenous Shifter by Olivia T. Turner]()
Stranded with a Ravenous Shifter by Olivia T. Turner
I have to get out of this wedding asap. My mom arranged it, but I am so not on board. The groom is a total bore and there is zero attraction between us. Like, seriously. Zero. But I’m a chicken, so I wait until the last possible moment before I hike up my wedding dress and flee the scene. I want more than just a wedding of convenience. I want a passionate love affair...romance · shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · fated-mates · insta-love · forced-proximity · season-winter · fiction · contemporary -
![The Royal Curse by Eliot Grayson]()
The Royal Curse by Eliot Grayson
Dawn mage. Twilight mage. Cursed, useless, damaged, dangerous…His birth magic leaves Prince Nikola with nothing but bad choices: live as another man’s possession, subject to his whims and his desires, or remain dependent on a potion that stunts his powers and prevents him from knowing love.Andreas vows to protect the prince with his life—whether Nikola wants him to or not...romance · fantasy · mlm · magic · lgbtq · high-fantasy · historical · royalty · bodyguard · forced-proximity -
![A Little Luck by Tia Louise]()
A Little Luck by Tia Louise
Adam Stone is not a saint. He’s six-foot-two, naughty blue eyes, cocky grin, and a bod blessed by the gods.He’s a surfer, a soldier, a pilot, and he’s been my friend since I moved to our small town when we were just kids.But another man took my hand.He took my innocence, took my trust, and broke my heart. I was young. I didn’t know love could be a weapon...romance · contemporary · suspense · abuse · military · womens-fiction · mystery · friends-to-lovers · small-town · forced-proximity -
![I'm Not the Hero: An Isekai LitRPG by SourpatchHero]()
I'm Not the Hero: An Isekai LitRPG by SourpatchHero
In addition to strength, steel, and courage, a hero discovers he’s in need of a friend, in the first installment of a daring and dangerous fantasy adventure.When it comes to action and adventure, every hero needs a good sidekick. Holmes has Watson, Batman has Robin, and Daniel has . . . Orrin. More like brothers than friends, they always have each other’s backs...fantasy · magic · fiction · litrpg · audiobook · demons · epic · action-adventure · monsters · portal-travel -
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![Mine to Protect by E.V. Olsen]()
Mine to Protect by E.V. Olsen
New day. New feelings. New threats.I've survived alone since I was twelve.Never knowing intimacy or love.Until Rex awoke feelings in me I don't understand.The brash, controlling dominant is my first everything.I remain defiant, clinging to my independence, even if I'm possessive of him.But when sickness strikes him down,Fear of losing him consumes me.Just as Carrionites descend, hungry for blood...romance · mlm · lgbtq · dark · dystopia · fantasy · military · age-gap · post-apocalyptic · forced-proximity -
![Tough Soul by Blake Black]()
Tough Soul by Blake Black
He almost killed me this time.Almost.All the struggles have made me tough, but I will come back stronger.Opening up did not go as planned, and my feelings are all over the place. I finally found someone to rely on, someone who is made for me.So why can’t I stop thinking about his two best friends?Despite all the warnings, my search for the truth continues...romance · mlm · reverse-harem · suspense · new-adult · contemporary · steamy · friends-to-lovers · mystery · friendship -
![Saving Scarlet by Kate Oliver]()
Saving Scarlet by Kate Oliver
Scarlet JenkinsI've finally learned my lesson.All it took was being abused and kidnapped.I'm done with men.I'm focused on is myself and trying to survive the painful memories of what happened.The only problem is, there's a mafia boss who thinks he's in charge of me, threatening to discipline me if I don't obey his rules.I shouldn't like his threats or him...romance · contemporary · organized-crime · age-gap · obsession · found-family · insta-love · forced-proximity · new-adult · crime -
![Four Stepbrothers for Christmas by K.C. Crowne]()
Four Stepbrothers for Christmas by K.C. Crowne
What's the surprise, Mom?" I ask, tingling with curiosity."Your future step-brothers are here!"As the door swings open, my heart lurches to a halt.I know these men. Intimately.Imagine a snowy holiday retreat with four captivating, successful men.AKA the stars of your wildest fantasies.The catch? They're your bosses.But their eyes linger on you like you're the last of Santa's cookies...romance · reverse-harem · billionaire · steamy · contemporary · humor · fiction · anthologies · new-adult · military -
![Noble Bearings by Bruce Sentar]()
Noble Bearings by Bruce Sentar
Ard and his anchors are off to the capital, but not without his Congratulations-you’re-a-mage horse. Ard has to figure out what it means to be a noble as he struggles with the politics of the capital, fierce beasts and even fiercer rivals. All the while a goddess slips into his household as the staff and works to watch over him and his mother...fantasy · harem · magic · fiction · western · audiobook · action-adventure · litrpg · romantic-love · steamy -
![Home for the Howlidays by Charlie Cochet]()
Home for the Howlidays by Charlie Cochet
Giovanni Galanos’s life took a dramatic turn after a terrifying ordeal and a newfound health condition led him home. Leaving behind his globetrotting adventures in favor of a more grounded existence, Gio finds solace in the arms of his love, Sacha “Joker” Wilder, a complex and captivating man who held Gio’s heart from the moment they first spoke...romance · mlm · contemporary · military · lgbtq · humor · found-family · angst · drama · billionaire -
![Sleigh It Ain't So by Charlie Cochet]()
Sleigh It Ain't So by Charlie Cochet
Fitz Harlow has the idyllic life he always dreamed of. With the fashion industry a distant memory, he now revels in the joy of running his own salon. In addition to his flourishing career, Fitz has found the love of his life, Jack, and inherited a colorful family of former Green Berets and their loving partners...
![A Court of Honey and Ash [Dramatized Adaptation] by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St. Clare](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66687cb5f88bc0eb2d516617.jpg)
![Fourth Wing [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/65eac759c1da30f75513c0ed.jpg)
![Fourth Wing [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66b63973ad5098575ddd4856.jpg)
