Top new action-adventure books in October 2023
Last updated:
October 31, 2023
October 2023 featuring new releases by Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille, Brittney Sahin, Alexandra Christo, Danielle L. Jensen, Susan Stoker, Jason Pargin, Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli, Kandi Steiner, Rebecca Zanetti, Anna Carven and many more.
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Blood Lines by Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille
From New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille, Blood Lines features the return of Special Agents Brodie and Taylor who are on the hunt for the cold-blooded murderer of one of their fellow agents...mystery · fiction · suspense · military · crime · thriller · action-adventure · murder · terrorism · political-intrigue -
![Let Me Love You by Brittney Sahin]()
Let Me Love You by Brittney Sahin
Love is a risk for a woman in danger and a mercenary sworn to protect in a blistering novel of vengeance and redemption by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin. Six years ago, Maria Romano got her birthday wish—a kiss from Enzo Costa. A man she could never take her eyes off, but who seemed as haunted as her favorite book boyfriends and strictly off-limits...romance · suspense · military · contemporary · dark · age-gap · friends-to-lovers · organized-crime · slow-burn · steamy -
![The Night Hunt by Alexandra Christo]()
The Night Hunt by Alexandra Christo
From Alexandra Christo, the author of To Kill a Kingdom, comes The Night Hunt, a dark fantasy romance about a monstrous girl who feeds on fear and the Gods-cursed boy who falls in love with her.Atia is a monster who feeds on fear. As the last of her kind, she hides in the shadows of the world to escape the wrath of the unpredictable Gods...romance · fantasy · young-adult · vampires · myths · paranormal · high-fantasy · dark · dark-fantasy · fiction -
![The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen]()
The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen
Newly crowned as king, Keris has watched powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed. Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die a traitor...action-adventure · book · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · high-fantasy · new-adult · young-adult · fantasy · romance -
![Searching for Finley by Susan Stoker]()
Searching for Finley by Susan Stoker
They've finally found someone who accepts them as they are, but it could all go up in flames in an instant.Finley Norris is a woman with curves to spare, a fact she made peace with long ago…but she can’t say the same for everyone else. Ridiculed for her size her whole life, it’s easy for her to assume her huge crush on a certain sexy mechanic will remain unrequited...romance · contemporary · small-town · steamy · crime · in-uniform · audiobook · suspense · fiction · military -
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![Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia by Jason Pargin]()
Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia by Jason Pargin
Tabula Ra$a is hosting its massive annual music festival in the desert, which every year precedes the massive annual drunken riot in the desert. This is all organized by Zoey's people, including the riot - as Will explains, the citizens need a little chaos now and then, their job is just to keep a lid on it...sci-fi · cyberpunk · dystopia · humor · super-powered · fiction · crime · action-adventure · satire · book -
![The Penitent by Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli]()
The Penitent by Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli
A cruel fate. Two souls condemned. An impossible love.I knew he’d choose me before he came to our door on the night of the Tithing. I bore the mark that would make me his. It was my ancestor who spoke the words that bound us together, and his demon-god who promised protection for the price of blood.My blood.I was prepared to be that sacrifice if it would keep my family safe...romance · dark · contemporary · steamy · supernatural · fantasy · mystery · new-adult · suspense · arranged-marriage -
![Watch Your Mouth by Kandi Steiner]()
Watch Your Mouth by Kandi Steiner
My brother’s teammates know not to touch me — but that doesn’t stop me from daring Jaxson Brittain to be the first to break the rule.After one steamy night in Austin, I’m all too aware of the hot, broody defenseman with icy blue eyes and ink sprawling his muscular arms. He was the one my brother assigned to keep me safe — and I had far too much fun tempting him to be the one to put me in danger...romance · sports · contemporary · journey · new-adult · age-gap · forced-proximity · friends-to-lovers · steamy · multi-pov -
![Warrior's Hope by Rebecca Zanetti]()
Warrior's Hope by Rebecca Zanetti
This thrilling novel in the New York Times bestselling author’s popular Dark Protectors series takes readers on a wild ride as the only female vampire ever born brings a love triangle to its explosive conclusion—deciding the fate of battling factions as the forces of good and evil gather for the ultimate showdown...romance · paranormal · audiobook · fantasy · vampires · suspense · demons · fiction · mystery · action-adventure -
![Embers in the Snow by Anna Carven]()
Embers in the Snow by Anna Carven
They're marrying me off to a monster. I always knew the day would come. I just didn't think it would be so soon. I'm betrothed. I imagined my future husband would be some minor lord; maybe an old, uncomely man who'd only value me for the fact that I would bear him heirs. I never thought my father would go to the capital and seek an audience with Emperor Valdon Duthriss himself...romance · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · arranged-marriage · magic · enemies-to-lovers · other-world · high-fantasy · zombies -
![Dead Last by Annabel Chase]()
Dead Last by Annabel Chase
Lorelei Clay is desperate to stay safe behind her castle walls.She’s also desperate for money.When a mage assassin asks for help with a delicate matter involving a ruthless vampire mobster, Lorelei agrees—for a price. Part of the deal is that Kane Sullivan can’t know. Yes, that Kane. Prince of hell. Demon to end all demons. Stubborn, nosy, and ridiculously sexy...romance · urban-fantasy · paranormal · fantasy · magic · vampires · demons · gods · ghosts · shapeshifters -
![House of Gods by K.A. Linde]()
House of Gods by K.A. Linde
USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Gods: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.On the other side of a portal, Kerrigan Argon lands in the home of the gods--alone...fantasy · paranormal · myths · suspense · secrets · royalty · romance · revenge · magic · kidnapping -
![Remote by Stacy Lynn Miller, Brian Christopher Shea]()
Remote by Stacy Lynn Miller, Brian Christopher Shea
The Raven is back. And this time, he’s not playing games. The aide of a powerful U.S. Senator is killed in a mysterious car crash in a remote part of the Tahoe National Forest. Twelve hours later and fifty miles away, ATF Agent Lexi Mills is called away from her honeymoon to defuse a bomb in an active bank robbery where a sniper’s bullet nearly takes her out...suspense · mystery · fiction · crime · thriller · hard-boiled · law-enforcement · police-procedural · action-adventure · book -
![Sinful Memory by Emilia Finn]()
Sinful Memory by Emilia Finn
As a medical examiner married to a homicide cop, I’m no stranger to my phone ringing early in the morning or dead bodies being my constant companions. It’s the deal we each signed up for. And not one I begrudge often. To work so closely with my husband is a pleasure. To bring justice to those who’ve been wronged is my passion... -
![Daddies' Captive by Laylah Roberts]()
Daddies' Captive by Laylah Roberts
Effie Stevenson is having a rough time . . .She’s broke. Between jobs. And the sole provider for her sixteen-year-old nephew.The only job she can find would involve taking her clothes off. And she’s just desperate enough to go for it.Really, what’s the worst that could happen?Hmm. Plenty, apparently.She ends up capturing the attention of Thomas Grady. And she’s not sure that’s a good thing... -
![Ice by Kris Michaels]()
Ice by Kris Michaels
A Dangerous AggressionA stone-cold killer. His code name of Ice was given to him for a reason. When he was hunting the bastards that preyed on the helpless of the world, Ice was relentless and ruthless. Guardian Security focused his talent, and he became a lethal asset.An Uncontrolled DestinyTo save her younger sister, Londyn Chatsworth married a despicable man... -
![The Quiet Room by Terry Miles]()
The Quiet Room by Terry Miles
The lore and legends around the underground game known as Rabbits gain new dimensions in this twisty tale set in the world of the hit Rabbits podcast.After nearly winning the eleventh iteration of Rabbits, the mysterious alternate reality game so vast it uses the entire world as its canvas, Emily Connors suddenly finds herself trapped in a dimensional stream where the game does not exist. At all... -
![He is... Creed by Lisa Renee Jones]()
He is... Creed by Lisa Renee Jones
They created a weapon. And he is that weapon...He was stationed at Area 51, a loyal soldier serving his country, and later injected with what he believed to be a standard vaccination, only it was an experiment. Now he's a weapon, a man with skills like no other, who can travel with the wind, a man with darkness within that he battles every day of his life...paranormal · suspense · dystopia · contemporary · steamy · expert · sci-fi · action-adventure · romance · military -
![The Player by Nikki J. Summers]()
The Player by Nikki J. Summers
One, two, three, four…You want a fight, I’ll bring a war.Five, six, seven, eight…I’ll even use such pretty bait.Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, why…Did you leave me there to die?But I’m not dead,I survived… somehow.And it’s my games that you’ll play now. Rich men, poor men, begging men, bleed.A brutal death is what they need.Our lives were theirs, they stole our soul.Now it’s our turn to take control...romance · dark · kidnapping · forced-proximity · anti-hero · steamy · new-adult · contemporary · action-adventure · fiction -
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![Irish by Brittanee Nicole]()
Irish by Brittanee Nicole
He was the man I was warned to stay away from. With green eyes and an easy smile, Frank McCabe stole me away from the nightmares that awaited me at home. But the son of the Irish Mob would never be mine. I belonged to the Italians. And the moment my mother sold me to the head of the Italian Mafia, I became the one the people of Boston were warned about... -
![Broken Crown by T.K. Leigh]()
Broken Crown by T.K. Leigh
After a decade of allowing his guilt to burden him, Creed Lawson is finally ready to move on from his past and only focus on his future. A future with Esme.Until a ghost from his past shows up and makes him question everything he’s believed to be true... -
![Prince of Thorns & Nightmares by Linsey Miller]()
Prince of Thorns & Nightmares by Linsey Miller
For fans of Disney Twisted Tales and Serena Valentino's Villains comes the next book of the Disney Prince Young Adult series.Prince Phillip tells his side of Disney's Sleeping Beauty where once upon a dream was just the beginning...Prince Phillip’s known from a young age that his destiny has already been decided for him by his father, King Hubert...romance · fantasy · retellings · young-adult · magic · fairy-tale · adaptations · fiction · action-adventure · myths -
![Protecting Charlotte by Rochelle Paige]()
Protecting Charlotte by Rochelle Paige
Charlotte Manning never expected to see Chad Tomlinson again. He was her best friend growing up, but he moved away during middle school and she never had the chance to act on her crush. Not until he moves back to Brooklyn—a grown-up, hot cop version of the boy she once knew.Chad’s happy to be back in his old stomping grounds and more than interested in reconnecting with the girl he never forgot...romance · alpha-mc · friends-to-lovers · multi-pov · steamy · contemporary · cheating · domestic-drama · law-enforcement · military -
![Creed by Susan May Warren]()
Creed by Susan May Warren
He's a criminal—who must become a prince to save the princess he loves. But will she have to become a criminal to save him?In the heart-pounding conclusion to the epic Minnesota Marshalls series, Princess Imani finds herself once again in peril as she becomes the target of a deadly plot. She needs Creed – only problem is, he’s facing charges in Lauchtenland...romance · contemporary · suspense · fiction · action-adventure · crime · espionage · christian · political-intrigue · spirituality -
![Thief of Silver and Souls by Eva Chase]()
Thief of Silver and Souls by Eva Chase
What if it takes a monster to save a kingdom?I'll never forget the sight of my little sister's lifeless body—or that my rogue magic killed her.Sorcery like mine is punishable by death. So I live in the shadows, stealing from the corrupt to give to the needy. Maybe a little good can wash the blood from my hands.It seems like a decent plan..romance · fantasy · reverse-harem · magic · paranormal · slow-burn · female-mc · alpha-mc · found-family · grief -
![Touched by Walter Mosley]()
Touched by Walter Mosley
Intergalactic visions, deadly threats, and explosive standoffs between mostly good and nearly completely evil converge in an alternative fiction novel that could only be conceived by the inimitable Walter Mosley, one of the country’s most beloved and acclaimed writers... -
![How the Hitman Stole Christmas by Katie Reus]()
How the Hitman Stole Christmas by Katie Reus
A Grumpy-Sunshine Romance'Tis the season for a grumpy-sunshine romance with a side of murder and mayhem!She hates Christmas and everything that goes with it…Explosives expert Elliana hates Christmas—and the only good thing about this holiday season is that her gorgeous neighbor seems allergic to shirts and clothes in general. She knows because she’s been watching him for months with her drone...male-mc · assassins · romance · insta-love · contemporary · action-adventure · suspense · billionaire · political-intrigue · fiction -
![In The Game: A Secret Baby Hockey Romance by Sloane St. James]()
In The Game: A Secret Baby Hockey Romance by Sloane St. James
RaleighBeing a “puck bunny” isn’t a term I enjoy, but it’s what they call me. And I’m okay with that, as long as my nights with hockey players provide me with a taste of true love, something I’m not sure I’ll ever find. Where I grew up, there was no happily ever after. But I’ve got a body that lets me play pretend every once in a while.My first night with Barrett transformed me...romance · sports · contemporary · dark · age-gap · billionaire · steamy · multi-pov · womens-fiction · humor -
![Sinful Curses by Brenda K. Davies]()
Sinful Curses by Brenda K. Davies
As Sahira and Orin move deeper into the Barren Lands, their journey takes them through treacherous places that hide endless surprises and formidable enemies.Faced with continued challenges, they will do whatever it takes to find answers… and freedom .Along the way, new friends emerge, lives are lost, and the secrets unveiled will either bring Orin and Sahira closer or tear them apart forever... -
![Traitor of Redwinter by Ed McDonald]()
Traitor of Redwinter by Ed McDonald
The second in Ed McDonald’s Chronicles of Redwinter, full of shady politics, militant monks, ancient powers... and a young woman navigating a world in which no one is quite what they seem.The power of the Sixth Gate grows stronger within Raine each day—to control it, she needs lessons no living Draoihn can teach her... -
urban-fantasy · fantasy · fiction · mystery · paranormal · supernatural · law-enforcement · urban · audiobook · contemporary
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![Bombshells by Jim Butcher]()
Bombshells by Jim Butcher
Short story included in Brief...urban-fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · supernatural · fiction · mystery · audiobook · law-enforcement · urban · magical-realism -
![The House of Starlight & Shadow by Coreene Callahan]()
The House of Starlight & Shadow by Coreene Callahan
From Amazon Bestselling Author Coreene Callahan comes a spellbinding novel about a woman born to stand in the breech between parallel worlds where revolution is imminent, honor means little, and the stakes are life and death.Truly Langford-Bardot has spent her life pretending to be normal... -
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![People to Follow by Olivia Worley]()
People to Follow by Olivia Worley
Ten teen influencers come to a remote island to star in a reality show, but when one of them winds up dead, they realize that this time, the price of being “cancelled” could be their lives.A reality show on a remote Caribbean island. Ten teen influencers. One dead body...young-adult · mystery · fiction · contemporary · suspense · crime · action-adventure · thriller · romantic-love · horror -
![Tate by B.J. Alpha]()
Tate by B.J. Alpha
STORM ENTERPRISES is a stand-alone interconnecting series based on insanely hot billionaire best friends.TATEOne night turned my world upside down, leaving me craving more.Yet, when I discover her age, I’ve no choice but to let her go and spend the next four years trying to block her out of my memory.Until an intern struts into my office and I’m catapulted back in time...romance · age-gap · billionaire · workplace · organized-crime · insta-love · female-mc · mystery · action-adventure · fiction -
![The Cutthroat Countess by Minerva Spencer]()
The Cutthroat Countess by Minerva Spencer
Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton books, this fresh and unique Regency-set romance series features heroines who aren’t afraid to compete in a man’s world. A new generation of readers will delight in this witty, thought provoking, always entertaining novel by the critically acclaimed author...romance · historical · military · industrial-era · regency · action-adventure · fiction · book · adult -
![Grind by K.A. Merikan]()
Grind by K.A. Merikan
“I won’t let anyone hurt him. Even if he can never be mine.”Ezra. Escort. Cynical. Hunted by a killer. Needs a man capable of anything.Frank. Client. Protective. Loyal. Wants to forget his violent past.On his 40th birthday, Frank decides his chance for love has passed.But when an old friend treats him to a night with a beautiful escort, Frank is not about to say no...romance · mlm · dark · contemporary · crime · mystery · lgbtq · age-gap · forced-proximity · found-family -
![Three Daddies Under the Mistletoe by Kai Lesy]()
Three Daddies Under the Mistletoe by Kai Lesy
“You three are my clients. We shouldn't cross the line.”Jason brings his face inches from mine."In that case -- you're fired, Princess," he says before he sweeps me into a soul-stirring kiss.Three rugged ex-marines. Rock hard bodies.And filthy rich businessmen.I've been their favorite personal stylist for years.But when my ex stirs trouble, they tell him they're my "new boyfriends"...romance · reverse-harem · steamy · contemporary · age-gap · military · harem · drama · angst · holidays -
![Single Mom's Glow Up by Kai Lesy]()
Single Mom's Glow Up by Kai Lesy
"You shouldn’t be here in the middle of a storm.”“I had no choice, Officer. My husband is a dangerous man.”His jaw clenches in anger. “Did he hurt you?"In the middle of a winter storm - I’m stranded and desperate.I have no food or money to feed my two little girls.If I’ve ever needed a miracle it’s NOW.A Sheriff’s car pulls up.This man is a giant by no exaggeration...romance · reverse-harem · military · alpha-mc · law-enforcement · revenge · polyamory · killer · kidnapping · family -
![Untitled Circle Book by Tamora Pierce]()
Untitled Circle Book by Tamora Pierce
Tris enrolls at the mages' university in Lightsbridge under an assumed name, in an attempt to become an ordinary mage practicing normal academic magic (spells, charms, potions) with no one knowing her real name or power.What are you working on now/next?Tammy is currently polishing the first book in a new series about Numair/Arram Draper...
