Top new action-adventure books in June 2024
Last updated:
June 30, 2024
June 2024 featuring new releases by Mark Greaney, Candice Fox, James Patterson, Michael Crichton, Robin Sloan, Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen, Morgan B. Lee, Leia Stone, Ace Atkins, Callie Hart, Jill Shalvis and many more.
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Sentinel by Mark Greaney
An African coup may force Josh Duffy to choose between his mission and his family in this intense thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gray Man series.Josh Duffy and his wife Nikki are both working for the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service providing protection for diplomats in the field...fiction · thriller · politics · espionage · political-intrigue · assassinations · action-adventure · book · adult -
Devil's Kitchen by Candice Fox
This tight-knit, four-person unit has worked together to save countless lives and stop out of control fires before they cause major destruction.They've also stolen millions from banks, jewelry stores, and art galleries. Under the cover of saving the city, they've used their knowledge and specialist equipment to become the most successful heist crew on the East Coast...crime · mystery · fiction · suspense · psychological · action-adventure · audiobook · thriller · investigator · female-author -
Eruption by James Patterson, Michael Crichton
A history-making once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying... Now it's up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island - and the entire world.Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller...fiction · sci-fi · mystery · audiobook · outdoors · action-adventure · suspense · military · psychological · violent-conflict -
Moonbound by Robin Sloan
Robin Sloan expands the Penumbraverse to new reaches of time and space in a rollicking far-future adventure.In Moonbound, Robin Sloan has written a novel with the full scope and ambitious imagination of the very books that lit the engines of Mr... -
Mage Assassins & Other Misfits by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
The weirdness level of my life has reached an all-time high. Which is saying something, considering I started out as a psychic conman and somehow ended up as a MagiPol agent. And not just any agent. Lately, I’ve been Captain Blythe’s right-hand man and most trusted confidant.Yeah, I know. Super weird...fantasy · urban-fantasy · audiobook · new-adult · male-mc · contemporary · fiction · action-adventure · witches-wizards · sword-sorcery -
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Shadow Heart by Morgan B. Lee
Assassinating the headmaster didn’t go as planned. Now Everbound University is on strict magical lockdown, and the Immortal Quintet has arrived to hunt down the person who killed their mage—which, ironically, isn’t me.I’m also looking for the true culprit so I can find Kenzie...romance · fantasy · reverse-harem · dragons · magic · paranormal · fae · shapeshifters · vampires · demons -
Lies That Bleed by Leia Stone
For tonight, we either lived or died in The Wilds. Nothing else mattered. As the daughter of the emperor, Aisling Everhart was born into privilege. She has trained her entire life to go into The Wilds and have a chance at bonding with a creature that can give her unknown power. Half of the candidates will die the first night, and only a few will make it out...romance · fantasy · dragons · magic · young-adult · paranormal · enemies-to-lovers · slow-burn · forced-proximity · supernatural -
Don't Let the Devil Ride by Ace Atkins
S.A. Cosby meets Don Winslow in the breakout thriller from New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins. A Memphis woman hires a PI to find her missing husband, only to discover that he is involved in a dangerous web of international intrigue—and she and her children are now at risk.Hell is empty…and Addison McKellar’s husband is missing...fiction · suspense · thriller · audiobook · literary-fiction · action-adventure · murder · crime · investigator · noir -
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Do not touch the sword.Do not turn the key.Do not open the gate.In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn’t much a girl wouldn’t do for a glass of water.Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets...romance · fantasy · fae · dystopia · vampires · dark · paranormal · mystery · enemies-to-lovers · fated-mates -
The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis
Secrets are revealed and forbidden sparks ignited in this sizzling Sunrise Cove tale of enemies to lovers, redemption, missing treasures, and love—by romance superstar and New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis...romance · fiction · contemporary · season-summer · audiobook · culinary · humor · cozy · literary-fiction · young-adult -
Warrior King by Wilbur Smith, Tom Harper
Multimillion copy bestselling author Wilbur Smith returns with a brand-new historical epic set in Africa.South Africa, 1820When Ann Waite discovers a shipwreck in Algoa Bay she is stunned to find survivors: a scarred sailor and a little boy. As the man walks away into the distance alone, Ann is left to raise the young child, Harry, in place of the baby she tragically lost at sea... -
Forked: A Lighthearted Utensil Romance, book 1 by Ruth Cardello
Is that an earthquake or is your fork happy to see you?Imagine a WWII super soldier and his unit were trapped in cutlery by the government and the only way they could transform back was by being intimate with a woman . . .Shortly after moving to a new city, Mercedes buys a set of antique silverware from an estate sale and discovers she has a preference for one particular fork...romance · fantasy · time-travel · magical-realism · contemporary · paranormal · steamy · military · humor · action-adventure -
Skullduggery by Helen Harper
Okay. I’ll admit I’ve got problems. But surrender is word wholly absent from my vocabulary.My grasp on magic is shaky at best and my dependence on spider’s silk is a battle I’m still fighting. But while my heritage and my health might be problematic, I’m certainly not going to roll over and give up.Not me. Not ever...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · magic · time-travel · paranormal · vampires · fae · urban · action-adventure -
Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse
The interwoven destinies of the people of Meridian will finally be determined in this stunning conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse’s Between Earth and Sky trilogy.Even the sea cannot stay calm before the storm. —Teek sayingSerapio, avatar of the Crow God Reborn and the newly crowned Carrion King, rules Tova...fantasy · fiction · lgbtq · high-fantasy · myths · wlw · indigenous-mc · poc-mc · epic · coming-of-age -
Off the Clock by Annabeth Albert
***Coming soon! Book 2 in the Mount Hope series continues the 911 Lonestar meets Fuller House vibes. When two first responder co-workers decide to bang out their differences, the resulting chemistry is explosive and just might change everything. Features a recently retired Army Ranger finding his place in the civilian world and discovering way more about himself than he could have anticipated... -
Play Dead by Annabel Chase
In Fairhaven, there’s no rest for the wicked, the weary, or anyone in between.This time, the Wild Hunt is on its way to town, commanded by its ruthless leader who has a score to settle with Lorelei’s friend, the Night Mallt...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · fae · magic · witches-wizards · vampires · demons · myths -
Clete: A Dave Robicheaux Novel by James Lee Burke
In the latest installment in his famous Detective Dave Robicheaux series, New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke brings Dave’s partner and friend Clete Purcel to the forefront for the first time as Clete and Dave attempt to stop ruthless smugglers of a dangerous new drugClete Purcel – private investigator, ex-member of the New Orleans Police Department, and war veteran with a hard...mystery · crime · action-adventure · literary-fiction · fiction · suspense · thriller · hard-boiled · book · adult -
Deadly Little Sparrow by K.M. Neuhold
Is there such thing as love at first bar fight?I may be small and pretty, but what I lack in intimidation factor, I make up for in violence.I made a vow five years ago that the motorcycle club responsible for my brother’s death would pay the price, and I’m finally ready to collect. May God have mercy on the men who hurt my brother, because I don’t plan to...romance · mlm · dark · contemporary · crime · lgbtq · audiobook · action-adventure · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers -
Masquerade of the Heart by Katy Rose Pool
Cursebreaker Marlow Briggs must deal with the aftermath of her fake romance with one of the most powerful nobles in the illustrious—and deadly—Evergarden society , all while uncovering the mystery behind her mother's disappearance. T his edge-of-your-seat duology finale is perfect for fans of Veronica Mars , These Violent Delights, and Chain of Iron .Caraza sits poised on the edge of chaos...fantasy · young-adult · magic · fiction · steampunk · industrial-era · romance · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · survival -
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The Forgotten Names by Mario Escobar
In August 1942, French parents were faced with a horrible choice: watch their children die, or abandon them forever. Fifty years later, it becomes one woman’s mission to match the abandoned names with the people they belong to...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · ww2 · survival · literary-fiction · 20th-century · action-adventure · book · adult -
The Daughters' War by Christopher Buehlman
A standalone novel following young warrior Galva dom Braga on her journey from untested academy swordswoman to feared and bloodied veteran knight, set during the war-torn, goblin-infested years just before The Blacktongue Thief .The goblins have killed all of our horses and most of our men. They have enslaved our cities, burned our fields, and inflicted a waking nightmare on the known world...fantasy · fiction · epic · dark · dark-fantasy · high-fantasy · grim-dark · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · horror -
Caged by Luna Mason
Betrayal hurts worse at the hands of someone you love. I locked my heart up the night my wife was murdered. Now there is only one possessor of a key… my little girl. And that’s how I thought it would stay. Until my beautiful d’yavolitsa turns up covered in blood, begging for my help. She caught me off guard, preyed on my weakness, and set free my caged heart... -
Echo of Worlds by M.R. Carey
From the author of the bestselling The Girl With All the Gifts comes the thrilling conclusion to the spectacular Pandominion duology, an exhilarating science fiction story perfect for fans of The Space Between Worlds, The Long Earth and Children of Time. Two mighty empires are at war - and both will lose, with thousands of planets falling to the extinction event called the Scour...sci-fi · fiction · space-opera · audiobook · space · dystopia · aliens · exploration · male-mc · female-mc -
Hell For Hire by Rachel Aaron
The CrewA hulked-out wrath demon who eats gamer rage and loves cats, a shapeshifting lust demon who enjoys their food a bit too much, and a void demon who doesn’t see the point of any of this. They’re not the sort of mercenaries you'd hire on purpose, but Bex wouldn’t trust her life to anyone else...fantasy · urban-fantasy · romance · myths · action-adventure · fiction · young-adult · retellings · book -
Midsummer Nights: A Limited Edition Romantasy Anthology by Eva Chase, M.J. Marstens, Kel Carpenter, Heather Hildenbrand
Summer nights bring danger and desire...Bold heroines and irresistible heroes find their match in this limited edition romantasy anthology. From fae courts to shifter realms, and from arranged marriages to schemes of these sixteen enchanting stories deliver all the swoons and spice you'll need this summer...romance · fantasy · anthologies · reverse-harem · paranormal · steamy · vampires · retellings · dark · witches-wizards -
Dungeons & Dragons: Spelljammer: Memory's Wake by Django Wexler
Set sail for the stars in this official Dungeons & Dragons novel set in the worlds of Spelljammer: Adventures in Space!In the colossal void of Shatterspace, besieged by bloodthirsty marauders and brimming with monstrous aberrations, the only constant is power: The deft will escape the slow. The clever will outwit the naïve. The strong will take from the weak...fantasy · audiobook · outlaws · magic · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · book -
The Moonlight Market by Joanne Harris
From New York Times bestselling author Joanne Harris comes a richly imagined and captivating novel of two colliding worlds.Deep in the heart of London, a photographer walks the streets and captures whatever catches his an old man drinking coffee; a beautiful woman sipping champagne in St. Pancras station; a cloud of moths, disturbed, taking flight across the sky...fantasy · fiction · magical-realism · urban-fantasy · audiobook · magic · contemporary · fae · fairy-tale · supernatural -
Burning the Midnight Oil by Ashley James
Rule number one: Don’t fall for my brother in law.It should be easy, right?Wrong.When I moved in with my sister over summer break, I had no intention of returning to college in the fall. A work trip for her meant a lot of time alone for me with her husband. Boone Stanton. World famous bull rider and way, way off limits...romance · mlm · western · lgbtq · contemporary · sports · journey · small-town · age-gap · forced-proximity -
Nice Work, Nora November by Julia London
Now that Nora is not dead, only one question What does she want to do with her life?Nora November is alive—but she wasn’t always. She was once clinically dead, having spent several minutes under water after a terrible surfing accident she doesn’t remember. What she does remember from her time in a coma is her grandfather, who passed away over a year ago. And a beautiful garden...romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · family · mental-illness · death · audiobook · suicide · legal -
All In by Jillian West
Laken Spencer is doing just fine on her own. She's a little lonely from dealing with a bad break up, but she's making do. Until she's taken by some truly terrible men when they mistake her for her sister.Ranger Cavanaugh and his team at Assurance Security are known for getting the job done...omegaverse · reverse-harem · paranormal · contemporary · action-adventure · billionaire · romance · fiction · book · adult -
Creek by Nora Phoenix, E.M. Lindsey
Accepting my career in the Army is over after losing my leg is hard.But the obnoxious, good looking, glass-half-full surfer in my physical therapy sessions is worse.And god help him if he doesn’t stop trying to give me advice...romance · mlm · military · disability · contemporary · lgbtq · action-adventure · fiction · book · adult -
Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart
In this thriller full of action, humor, and charm, the world’s most lethal assassin has left the violent life behind and joined a 12-step group for recovering killers. But when he’s attacked and barely survives, he must figure out who’s after him and why—without breaking his pledge never to kill again.Mark is the most dangerous killer-for-hire in the world...fiction · mystery · suspense · action-adventure · audiobook · thriller · political-intrigue · espionage · book · adult -
Graves by Katelyn Taylor
ZaydenI thought I had everything I could possibly desire. Until I set my eyes on her. My angel. Too pure for this world, too pure for me. She’s all mine. No matter the cost. No matter the lives that stand in my way. She has always been mine. She just doesn’t know it yet.DominicMy brother has lost it, more so than ever before. I couldn’t figure out what had changed at first...romance · dark · reverse-harem · stalking · forced-proximity · captivity · steamy · action-adventure · fiction · gothic -
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Cirque Obscurum by K.A. Knight, Kendra Moreno
Tell me your nightmares. . .One night changes everything.Ember doesn’t know how, but on the brink of death, she calls to them. They come in the darkness, like phantoms in masks, and rescue her from her pain. But that rescue comes with a price. Her soul. She must give all she is to the Cirque, where it doesn’t only house you, it owns you...romance · reverse-harem · dark · paranormal · contemporary · found-family · mystery · fantasy · action-adventure · steamy -
Save Me by Sharon Sala
Coming soon! Save Me by Sharon Sala will be available Jun 25, 2024...romance · suspense · military · murder · mystery · law-enforcement · police-procedural · crime · action-adventure · fiction -
Apex by Nova Kane
A Dark Racing RomanceBexley – Broken. Bruised. One moment my life is crashing down around me, and the next, I find myself swept up in the heated chaos of the Shaw brothers. Talon and Sayshen are so different, and yet both of them hold pieces of my heart. With them, I feel things I haven’t felt in years. Safety, lust, compassion, and, above all else, home.Sayshen – Bexley fucking Larson...romance · sports · dark · reverse-harem · contemporary · biker · enemies-to-lovers · found-family · family · steamy -
The Memo by Lauren Mechling, Rachel Dodes
If you could rewrite your life story, would you dare? That’s the question at the heart of this charming and propulsive debut novel about love, life, and a woman finding herself and what it means to be happy and successful...fiction · fantasy · time-travel · contemporary · humor · female-mc · literary-fiction · friendship · romance · action-adventure -
Last Minute Fiancé by Carrie Ann Ryan
A single drunken night changed everything.One positive test later, and I’m not only pregnant with my best friend’s baby, but I’m falling for him too.Except when my ex finds out at work, I do the worst thing I could at that moment: I lie.I make up a fake fiancé and my boss overhears.Now I need my best friend to play the part. He’s good at it, too, since we can’t keep our hands off each other...romance · contemporary · family · friends-to-lovers · audiobook · found-family · fake-relationship · humor · military · suspense -
Her Silver Fox Bikers by Kai Lesy
A Military Reverse Harem Romance "Are you sure about this, Princess? Your father will flip.""I've never been so sure in my life." My dad's three best friends are as forbidden as it gets.Rough. Rugged. Sexy ex-military bikers.Now that I'm working at their bar, they no longer see me as Daddy's little girl. Enter Orion, the commanding leader whose presence makes my heart flutter...romance · reverse-harem · fiction · contemporary · age-gap · biker · 21st-century · family · wlw · steamy -
Gryphon’s Valor by Mercedes Lackey
Set in the beloved and New York Times-bestselling world of Valdemar, this 2nd book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphonsOn the border between Valdemar and the deadly Pelagirs Forest, the gryphon hero Kelvren returns from a near-fatal self-sacrifice that won him the approval of Valdemar's ground troops—but caused a diplomatic crisis...fantasy · fiction · epic · coming-of-age · mythical-creatures · action-adventure · paranormal · book · adult