Top new action-adventure books in July 2023
Last updated:
July 31, 2023
July 2023 featuring new releases by Daniel Silva, Brad Thor, Dean Koontz, Suzanne Wright, Rebecca Quinn, Michael Koryta, Sloane Kennedy, Reed Farrel Coleman, S.A. Chakraborty, James Lee Burke and many more.
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The Collector: A Novel by Daniel Silva
#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in his action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue...espionage · fiction · thriller · suspense · historical · action-adventure · female-mc · political-intrigue · book · adult -
![Dead Fall by Brad Thor]()
Dead Fall by Brad Thor
Lethal operative Scot Harvath is dispatched to avenge the killing of American citizens abroad in #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor’s new pulse-pounding thriller.In the war-ravaged borderlands of Ukraine, a Russian military unit has gone rogue...fiction · espionage · thriller · terrorism · suspense · politics · military · political-intrigue · conspiracies · action-adventure -
![After Death by Dean Koontz]()
After Death by Dean Koontz
A modern-day Lazarus is humanity’s last hope in a breathtaking novel about the absolute powers of good and evil by Dean Koontz, the #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense...suspense · horror · mystery · fiction · fantasy · sci-fi · crime · action-adventure · male-mc · conspiracies -
![Hunted by Suzanne Wright]()
Hunted by Suzanne Wright
Larkin is tired of her friends constantly trying to play Cupid. Just because they are all happily mated doesn't mean she needs to be. And she definitely doesn't need the over-protective men in her life vetting potential partners for her. In a bid to get them off her back, the harpy turns to the one person she knows they would never approve of . . .Teague Sullivan...romance · paranormal · fantasy · demons · urban-fantasy · shapeshifters · magic · contemporary · friends-to-lovers · humor -
![Ensnared by Rebecca Quinn]()
Ensnared by Rebecca Quinn
Even if the world did end, five men is far too many to handle. Isn’t it? Since the Final War, I’ve been doing just fine. I have a lovely cave, a darling vegetable patch, forest views . . . and if loneliness sometimes squeezes my aching heart, well, my books have always kept me company...romance · reverse-harem · dystopia · post-apocalyptic · fantasy · mlm · dark · contemporary · age-gap · forced-proximity -
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![An Honest Man by Michael Koryta]()
An Honest Man by Michael Koryta
From the New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Wish Me The murder of several politicians at sea has shattering implications for a local lobsterman and a young boy in this action-packed thriller. Israel Pike was a killer, and he was an honest man. They were not mutually exclusive... -
![Chasing Secrets by Sloane Kennedy]()
Chasing Secrets by Sloane Kennedy
LincolnI was just there to do my job and then he arrived, and I knew in my gut everything was about to change...romance · mlm · abuse · contemporary · lgbtq · mental-illness · military · small-town · age-gap · angst -
![Sleepless City by Reed Farrel Coleman]()
Sleepless City by Reed Farrel Coleman
Every cop in the city knows his name, but no one says it out loud.In fact, they don't talk about him at all. He doesn't wear a uniform, but he is the most powerful cop in New York. Nick Ryan can find a criminal who's vanished. Or he can make a key witness disappear. He has cars, safe houses, money, and weapons hidden all over the city...mystery · fiction · crime · suspense · noir · audiobook · law-enforcement · thriller · action-adventure · legal -
fantasy · historical-fiction · fiction · outlaws · historical · young-adult · action-adventure · book
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![Flags on the Bayou by James Lee Burke]()
Flags on the Bayou by James Lee Burke
From American master James Lee Burke comes a novel set in Civil War-era Louisiana as the South transforms and a brilliant cast of characters – enslaved and free women, plantation gentry, and battle-weary Confederate and Union soldiers – are caught in the maelstromIn the fall of 1863, the Union army is in control of the Mississippi river... -
![Finding Jodelle by Susan Stoker]()
Finding Jodelle by Susan Stoker
Sometimes the safest place to be is together.Older and set in his ways, Baker Rawlins never thought a relationship was in the cards, let alone love. Especially when years in the military and continued work for the government keep him on the radar of nefarious people all over the world...romance · military · contemporary · friends-to-lovers · slow-burn · suspense · grief · drama · womens-fiction · fiction -
![In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros]()
In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros
When Izzy Astor gets on a plane to go home, she isn’t expecting much. It’s the usual holiday travel experience: busy, crowded, stressful.Then she spots her seatmate, who is anything but ordinary. Nate Phelan sports dark hair, blue eyes, and a deliciously rugged charm that Izzy can’t resist. Their connection is undeniable. Izzy never believed in destiny before, but she does now...romance · contemporary · politics · military · fiction · audiobook · female-mc · action-adventure · book · adult -
![Touch the Lightning by N.R. Walker]()
Touch the Lightning by N.R. Walker
Without a working office, Jeremiah is tasked with repairing the automated weather station on Oxley Island. It’s remote, only accessible by boat, and with there being a good chance of crocodiles, he’s dreading it. Tully, on the other hand, can’t wait. With a boat licence, his dad’s boat, and two days alone with Jeremiah—and with thunderstorms likely—to Tully, it’s another perfect adventure...romance · mlm · contemporary · lgbtq · action-adventure · suspense · audiobook · fiction · small-town · natural-disaster -
![When She Falls by Gabrielle Sands]()
When She Falls by Gabrielle Sands
Gentlemen don’t look at engaged women the way Ras Sorrentino looks at me.Ras Sorrentino is the underboss of the most powerful clan in the Camorra. He’s also chaos and danger poured into a sleek Italian suit.The first time I met him, I thought he was there to kill me. The second time, I wanted to kill him.The third was in Ibiza, where I glared at him across the church as my sister married his boss...romance · dark · contemporary · abuse · crime · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · age-gap · forbidden-love -
![Return of the Vengeful Queen by C.J. Redwine]()
Return of the Vengeful Queen by C.J. Redwine
Return of the Vengeful Queen has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher...romance · fantasy · historical · young-adult · sword-sorcery · outlaws · fiction · action-adventure · book -
![Wayward by Mary Calmes]()
Wayward by Mary Calmes
Maksim Lenkov is certain he’s not a good man. His father isn’t, and since Maks is his second in command, then certainly, he’s just as evil. The list of sins is long, and there’s no getting around that...romance · mlm · contemporary · crime · lgbtq · family · suspense · organized-crime · law-enforcement · second-chances -
![The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon]()
The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon
In the archaeology community, Christopher “Kit” Sawyer’s family is a legacy. And while he may be a historian, not a treasure hunter, he thinks he does a pretty good job of living up to the Sawyer name. He's a book-smart research fanatic and does his best work at his tidy desk. No fedora and whip for him, if you please—a nice cup of coffee and a comfy chair will do...romance · mlm · paranormal · contemporary · action-adventure · lgbtq · disability · humor · fantasy · fiction -
![Cast in Shadows by Alice Winters]()
Cast in Shadows by Alice Winters
AndrasWhen the light-magic users known as Casters took everything from me, I vowed to make them pay.Little did I know the perfect opportunity would show up in the form of a sweet Caster the moment I took his arrow to the heart… literally. Bastian knows that I’m made of dark magic, the very thing he’s been taught to destroy...romance · mlm · magic · fantasy · paranormal · urban-fantasy · action-adventure · supernatural · enemies-to-lovers · audiobook -
![Diablo by Cora Rose]()
Diablo by Cora Rose
After my honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, it only made sense to put my skills to good use as a personal bodyguard. The contracts keep me moving and traveling, and the money is good. All I’ve ever wanted was to make sure my mother and sister were taken care of after my father passed away...romance · mlm · contemporary · lgbtq · crime · military · age-gap · bodyguard · organized-crime · forced-proximity -
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![Callum by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Callum by Nyssa Kathryn
One wedding, one fake relationship, and a threat no one saw coming.Attending a wedding is dead last on Fiona Lock’s list of priorities. She has two options: stay home and let the family gossip mill speculate on why she isn’t there; or attend the wedding and pretend she’s just fine. The decision is obvious. Not only does she choose option B…she may have mentioned a boyfriend she doesn’t have...romance · military · contemporary · mystery · small-town · fake-relationship · fiction · fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · suspense -
![Break of Day by Colleen Coble]()
Break of Day by Colleen Coble
Annie Pederson’s happily ever after is finally within sight . . . if she can stay alive long enough to grasp it. Law enforcement officer Annie Pederson’s life has been rocked by tragedy, but things finally seem to be heading in the right direction...romance · christian · suspense · fiction · mystery · action-adventure · audiobook · amateur-sleuth · cozy · female-mc -
![Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates]()
Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
From bestselling author Darcy Coates comes Dead of Winter, a remote cabin in the snowy wilderness thriller that will teach you to trust no one. There are eight strangers. One killer. Nowhere left to run.When Christa joins a tour group heading deep into the snowy expanse of the Rocky Mountains, she's hopeful this will be her chance to put the ghosts of her past to rest...horror · mystery · suspense · fiction · survival · psychological · thriller · season-winter · outdoors · action-adventure -
![Dead of Night by Annabel Chase]()
Dead of Night by Annabel Chase
For Lorelei Clay, no good deed goes unpunished…Reluctant ghost whisperer Lorelei Clay wants a working moat, which is the only reason she agrees to help with yet another supernatural situation. The simple ghostbusting job quickly escalates when Lorelei discovers the involvement of a powerful and ancient collective not known for their social skills...urban-fantasy · paranormal · fantasy · magic · vampires · demons · mystery · witches-wizards · ghosts · shapeshifters -
![Jade Shards by Fonda Lee]()
Jade Shards by Fonda Lee
Fonda Lee returns to the acclaimed Green Bone Saga with four prequel short stories that delve into the personal histories of the Kaul and Ayt families.The Witch and Her Friend. Before she was the ruthless leader of the Mountain clan, Ayt Mada was an orphan without friends at school except for one: Aun Ure, a teenage girl feared and renowned as an assassin but yearning for a simpler life...fantasy · urban-fantasy · romantic-love · family · audiobook · epic · fiction · action-adventure · book · adult -
![Are We There Yet? by Savannah Scott]()
Are We There Yet? by Savannah Scott
A vintage VW van. Four friends. A cross-country road trip.It will be the best adventure of my life, if only I can shake the feelings I have for Cameron .Cameron Reeves is as gorgeous as his name makes him sound.He’s about six feet tall, which is the height I always wrote in my ideal man list in my journal. Yes. I have a list of qualities I want in a man... -
![The Untamed by K. Webster]()
The Untamed by K. Webster
I live in the Alaskan wild with my family because it’s where I belong.Safe. Loved. Protected. Happy. Beyond our home is a violent, ruled society I don’t ever care to encounter.My oldest brother already went that route, and it ruined him.Being around strangers means heartache, pain, and misery.I’ll stick with what I know because that doesn’t hurt.All I need are my siblings. They’re my best friends...romance · dark · mlm · steamy · suspense · contemporary · slow-burn · incest · love-triangle · survival -
![Pressure by Stacy Lynn Miller, Brian Christopher Shea]()
Pressure by Stacy Lynn Miller, Brian Christopher Shea
They call him the Raven.His mistake was picking the wrong agent to cross.Now the hunt is on.Fresh off her victory over Tony Belcher and his Aryan extremists, seasoned ATF agent Lexi Mills finds herself in the crosshairs of a new and deadly enemy—a killer who uses intricate weapons of destruction as his signature calling card...fiction · crime · thriller · mystery · hard-boiled · law-enforcement · police-procedural · action-adventure · book · adult -
![Reign by Wrath by Ruby Vincent]()
Reign by Wrath by Ruby Vincent
Life has never been worse.The Phantom who haunted my nightmares turned out to be bigger, badder, and deadlier than I ever knew was possible. My guys are in hiding. My allies are enemies. And I have nowhere to turn.When new faces bring forth old grudges, it's up to me to find the truth and put a stop to a terrible plan.I came to Regalia to avenge my sister's death...romance · reverse-harem · university · mystery · new-adult · arranged-marriage · contemporary · crime · action-adventure · fiction -
![Papi's Protection by Laylah Roberts]()
Papi's Protection by Laylah Roberts
He’s the deadliest man in the city. Ruthless. Powerful. Wicked.And Cat needs to get his attention.Because Alejandro De Leon might have information about how her father died. And why her mother disappeared.Only problem is . . . the closer she gets to him, the more he draws her in.And when he claims her, she doesn’t exactly want to tell him no.No one tells Alejandro De Leon no...romance · dark · contemporary · organized-crime · alpha-mc · age-gap · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · boss-employee -
![The Traitor by Anthony Ryan]()
The Traitor by Anthony Ryan
In this “gritty, heart-pounding” (John Gwynne) conclusion to the New York Times bestselling fantasy trilogy, The Covenant of Steel, Alwyn must make a difficult decide between his heart and his morals as he prepares for his final battle.It’s been a long journey for Alwyn Scribe. Born a bastard and raised an outlaw, he’s now a knight and the most trusted advisor to Lady Evadine Courlain...fantasy · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · dark · dark-fantasy · grim-dark · action-adventure · military · violent-conflict -
![Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong]()
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
#1 New York Times bestselling YA author Chloe Gong’s adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, is a fiery collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.Every year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin will flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games...romance · fantasy · retellings · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · young-adult · sci-fi · poc-mc · high-fantasy -
![The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos]()
The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos
In the tradition of Craig Johnson and C. J. Box, Bruce Borgos's The Bitter Past begins a compelling series set in the high desert of Nevada featuring Sheriff Porter Beck…Porter Beck is the sheriff in the high desert of Nevada, north of Las Vegas. Born and raised there, he left to join the Army, where he worked in Intelligence, deep in the shadows in far off places...mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · espionage · audiobook · historical-fiction · law-enforcement · police-procedural · thriller -
![Mafia Boss's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole]()
Mafia Boss's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole
Marrying my enemy was never part of my plan. Instead of getting revenge, I ended up getting her pregnant… Mia Lorenzo wasn’t exactly my top choice for a wife. She is fourteen years younger, a hopeless romantic,and in line to become the head of the family that just orchestrated my father’s murder.Too bad my father's dying wish was for me to marry Luca Lorenzo's daughter... -
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![The Prince & the Apocalypse by Kara McDowell]()
The Prince & the Apocalypse by Kara McDowell
An American teen stranded in London is forced to team up with the British crown prince if she wants to make it back home before the end of the world in this delightfully rompy high-stakes rom-com.Wren Wheeler has flown five thousand miles across the ocean to discover she’s the worst kind of traveler: the kind who just wants to go home...romance · young-adult · contemporary · dystopia · fiction · journey · sci-fi · royalty · apocalyptic · forced-proximity -
![Reluctant Renegade by Garrett Leigh]()
Reluctant Renegade by Garrett Leigh
“I was never scared of dying until I loved you.”The shy single dad and the gentle assassin. Domestic bliss and a bloodthirsty revenge mission battle it out in the emotional fifth instalment of the bestselling Rebel Kings MC series.DecoyI met a dude in a bar once. Tall and strong, he had moon-blue eyes and tawny hair, and he moved with the grace of a lion... -
![How to Con a Crime Boss by Cynthia Eden]()
How to Con a Crime Boss by Cynthia Eden
His life is in her hands.Seth Wellington needs protection, but he never expects for that protection to arrive in the ever-so-sexy form of Harley Adaire. Their initial meeting is electric, and each time that he is around the deceptively delicate Wilde agent, his attraction to her grows. But this isn’t the time for Seth to be falling for someone. The world thinks he’s a master criminal... -
![Montana Silence by Josie Jade]()
Montana Silence by Josie Jade
Raised in a cult where opinions and freedom in women were not tolerated, Mara Greene narrowly escaped a life as a child bride—one where she would’ve been shared and owned by all the men in the compound.Her testimony helped put the cult leader in prison, but she’s never truly gotten past the horrors inflicted on her...romance · contemporary · suspense · drama · mental-illness · military · friends-to-lovers · small-town · slow-burn · stalking -
![The Wrong Wife by L. Steele]()
The Wrong Wife by L. Steele
He’s my best friend’s brother.My new boss.And now my fake husband.Knight Warren. The country’s most sought-after heartthrob, and retired military vet, is my complete opposite.He's grumpy where I’m sunshine.Surly where I’m... happy go lucky.He’s the hardened ex-soldier.I’m still trying to find my calling.The only thing we have in common is that we both love his sister.....romance · contemporary · military · dark · steamy · fiction · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · billionaire -
![Everything I Didn't Know by Nicky James]()
Everything I Didn't Know by Nicky James
It was supposed to be an escape. A new life living off the land.It was supposed to be a peaceful community. A family.But it was a lie.Six months after he arrived, Bowie learned the hard truth about Oasis.There are rules, and they are made to be followed.The consequence of disobedience is deadly.Once you’re in Oasis, you’re never getting out. And its cultish founder has eyes everywhere... -
![Knot Broken: A reverse harem military omegaverse romance by Alice Clyde]()
Knot Broken: A reverse harem military omegaverse romance by Alice Clyde
Arrogant, entitled, and utterly spoiled by everyone.That’s who I was, a typical omega who was born to a rich, influential father.I took every good thing in my life for granted until the alpha I was madly in love with sold me to an underground terrorist group.I’m caged, beaten, starved, and abused...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · paranormal · fantasy · kidnapping · fiction · suspense · new-adult · military
