Top new action-adventure books out this week: 21 Jan - 27 Jan 2024
Last updated:
January 27, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Dean Koontz, Allison Winn Scotch, J.R. Ward, Helen Harper, Jessica Gadziala, Stephen Hunter, Luna Mason, Elizabeth Dear, C. Hallman, Jack Campbell and many more.
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The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz
Benny is so nice they feel compelled to destroy him, but he has a friend who should scare the hell out of them. Benny Catspaw’s perpetually sunny disposition is tested when he loses his job, his reputation, his fiancée, and his favorite chair. He’s not paranoid. Someone is out to get him. He just doesn’t know who or why...fiction · horror · mystery · fantasy · suspense · sci-fi · humor · supernatural · paranormal · conspiracies -
![Take Two, Birdie Maxwell by Allison Winn Scotch]()
Take Two, Birdie Maxwell by Allison Winn Scotch
Hollywood’s biggest rom-com star tries to recover from her damaged reputation by staging her own rom-com and following a lead on a lost love in the new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch. Birdie Robinson thought she’d gotten everything she wanted out of fame, adoration, and an A-list Hollywood career. But after an on-set feud goes viral, she leaves L.A...romance · fiction · contemporary · journey · celebrity · womens-fiction · humor · family · female-mc · action-adventure -
![Mine by J.R. Ward]()
Mine by J.R. Ward
The hotly anticipated thrilling conclusion of the Lair of the Wolven series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward.In this finale, Lydia and Daniel are bracing themselves for his inevitable decline but first, they must go on a rescue mission that will put both their lives in danger...romance · paranormal · fantasy · contemporary · vampires · action-adventure · fiction · book · adult -
![Tattered Huntress by Helen Harper]()
Tattered Huntress by Helen Harper
Sure, I might be a low elf. But that doesn't mean I won't get up to high jinks.I’m not particularly special. I’m certainly not perfect. I’m just another delivery driver with a smattering of elvish magic who's trying to make an honest living on the mean streets of Edinburgh.Go me...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · magic · paranormal · fae · action-adventure · vampires · enemies-to-lovers · audiobook -
![Finn by Jessica Gadziala]()
Finn by Jessica Gadziala
Haunted by the shadows of his own mind, Finn has no plans on getting involved with a woman. But Fate has other ideas in mind when a woman who was dragged to the clubhouse by her sister suddenly asks him to give her a ride home. Just as he was about to deliver her safely home, though, a threat materializes, causing damage to them both that bonds the unlikely pair together...romance · biker · family · kind-mc · suspense · steamy · crime · action-adventure · anti-hero · contemporary -
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![Front Sight: Three Swagger Novellas by Stephen Hunter]()
Front Sight: Three Swagger Novellas by Stephen Hunter
This collection of three interconnected novellas follows each generation of the iconic Swagger family—grandfather Charles, father Earl, and fan favorite hero Bob Lee—from New York Times bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and “true master at the pinnacle of his craft” (Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Stephen Hunter...war · fiction · law-enforcement · historical · thriller · politics · assassinations · political-intrigue · heist · suspense -
![Detained by Luna Mason]()
Detained by Luna Mason
FrankieI don’t have to hide behind a mask anymore.I rule New York, and now all I have to do is finish what I started ten years ago. To destroy the man who took my life from me. No one can get in my way. That is until I am arrested for murder and have my first taste of Detective Zara O’Reilly.The woman hell bent on ruining my plans...romance · dark · contemporary · fiction · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers · age-gap · steamy · forced-proximity · multi-pov -
![Dylan St. James: Omega Concealed by Elizabeth Dear]()
Dylan St. James: Omega Concealed by Elizabeth Dear
Packs are pain and bonds are fucking shackles.With the government issuing omega females to Alpha packs like we’re social security checks, I cling to my freedom thanks to a black-market suppressant hookup and a lethal family that’s ready to execute any Alpha who tries to force a bond.By day, I work in the family hardware store...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · contemporary · mlm · fantasy · paranormal · new-adult · slow-burn · fated-mates -
![The Decision Maker by C. Hallman]()
The Decision Maker by C. Hallman
I’m supposed to be confident in the decisions I make.Everyone counts on me to be sure of myself, never to waiver... -
![Rendezvous with Corsair by Jack Campbell]()
Rendezvous with Corsair by Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell’s New York Times bestselling The Lost Fleet sci-fi adventure series has transported legions of fans out of this world and into the heat of battle. Now, readers will discover how it all began—not only for John “Black Jack” Geary and his descendant Commander Michael Geary, but for those who fought and sacrificed so much alongside them...military · soldiers · space-fleet · anthologies · action-adventure · sci-fi · violent-conflict · fiction · adult -
![Sterling Brick by L.B. Dunbar]()
Sterling Brick by L.B. Dunbar
Love wasn’t part of the blueprint when high school sweethearts reunite in their small town. But this former military man never forgot the girl he left behind and he’s more determined than ever to rebuild their relationship brick by brick and heart by heart.Getting locked in the men’s restroom during my mother’s funeral wasn’t exactly how I expected to run into my high school sweetheart...romance · contemporary · military · small-town · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · slow-burn · fiction · action-adventure -
![Good Time Boyfriend by Carrie Ann Ryan]()
Good Time Boyfriend by Carrie Ann Ryan
A new town. A new bar. A new life.At least, that’s what I’m hoping for.I moved to Denver to try to piece my family back together, but I have no idea how to do that.Then the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen walks into my bar, and I think things are looking up.She needs a fake boyfriend for the night and I’m all too eager to play along...romance · contemporary · fake-relationship · small-town · steamy · family · humor · friendship · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Fighting for Hailey by Katie Reus]()
Fighting for Hailey by Katie Reus
She’s the one who got away…They grew up together, dated for years—but when Lennox had a chance at a college scholarship and a new life, Hailey abruptly ended things. She wanted him to have the life he deserved, and with her track record knew she’d just bring him down. Now they’re both grown and she runs the new branch of Redemption Harbor Consulting, heading up their security division... -
![Outage: Last Responder: A Short Story by T.W. Piperbrook]()
Outage: Last Responder: A Short Story by T.W. Piperbrook
The shrieks were just the beginning…When a freak blizzard besieges Plainfield, toppling trees and severing powerlines, it feels as if the world is on the edge of collapse.But things are about to get worse.Responding to a dire cry for help, volunteer firefighter Al Miller makes a gruesome discovery...anthologies · dystopia · horror · fiction · young-adult · sci-fi · action-adventure · post-apocalyptic -
![Exordia by Seth Dickinson]()
Exordia by Seth Dickinson
“Anna, I came to Earth tracking a very old story, a story that goes back to the dawn of time. it’s very unlikely that you’ll die right now. It wouldn’t be narratively complete.”Anna Sinjari―refugee, survivor of genocide, disaffected office worker―has a close encounter that reveals universe-threatening stakes...sci-fi · fiction · action-adventure · aliens · invasion · first-contact · violent-conflict · book · adult -
![Her Adventures in Temptation by Megan Frampton]()
Her Adventures in Temptation by Megan Frampton
Simeon Jones has a secret--he is soft-hearted. Despite his scandalous exterior, he will quietly give money to orphans (after all, he was one himself), animals, and damsels in distress. One such damsel is Lady Myrtle Allen -- but it's not her funds that are lacking, but rather she needs to get to London-fast. And so begins a wild adventure...romance · historical-fiction · journey · industrial-era · regency · fake-relationship · fiction · historical · female-mc · victorian -
![Guarded by the Snake: Monster Security Agency by Layla Fae]()
Guarded by the Snake: Monster Security Agency by Layla Fae
She stole her way into my cold, serpent heart like a thief in the night.The tiny human hires me to shield her from the vengeance of a powerful organization. There’s nothing wrong with that, except she stole from them, got caught, and now I have to clean up her mess. Add to that her incessant chatter, and I’m in for the most unpleasant job in my career...romance · monsters · paranormal · fantasy · sci-fi · crime · futuristic · supernatural · bodyguard · forced-proximity -
![From the Forest by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
From the Forest by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. continues the Saga of Recluce, the long-running, best-selling epic fantasy series. In a new story arc, From the Forest follows the early life of a man known by many names depending on who you ask—hero, tyrant, emperor...fantasy · epic · cozy · action-adventure · magic · high-fantasy · fiction · young-adult · military · sword-sorcery -
![Into the Sunken City by Dinesh Thiru]()
Into the Sunken City by Dinesh Thiru
In the slowly sinking city of Coconino, Arizona, the days are long, the money is tight, and the rain never stops.For Jin Haldar, this life is nothing new—ever since her father died in a diving accident, she’s barely made ends meet for her and her younger sister, Thara...romance · fantasy · young-adult · sci-fi · retellings · dystopia · outlaws · action-adventure · fiction · poc-mc -
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![Mirror of Malice by Tee Harlowe]()
Mirror of Malice by Tee Harlowe
He’s supposed to be my salvation, but he might just become my ruin.I’m a prisoner in my own castle. Trapped by my apple-loving narcissist of a stepmother, desperate for my betrothed to rescue me.Yet it’s not my one true love who comes—it’s the king of thieves. Just perfect. He takes my stepmother’s mirror, the source of her power, but leaves with an additional treasure: me...romance · fantasy · magic · retellings · high-fantasy · fiction · young-adult · enemies-to-lovers · slow-burn · steamy -
![Saved by Violet Fox]()
Saved by Violet Fox
Alone, frightened, and exiled.That’s what I get for trusting the Hart Pack. I was a fool to think we could ever be happy—that they would ever want me.But it turns out that I’m destined to walk this earth alone. Forsaken and forgotten. Never anyone’s first choice.And if Gryphon, Oliver, Barret, and Lachlan don’t want me, then no pack ever will...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · mlm · fantasy · paranormal · lgbtq · fiction · harem · forced-proximity -
![Wrath by Cala Riley]()
Wrath by Cala Riley
WrathAll I have in life is my brothers and my club. It’s all I ever needed.Until Tara.Seeing her broken and bruised called to a part of me I thought was long dead.She can’t handle my brand of crazy though.So I’ll offer her the only thing I can. My claim, but in name only.TaraBeing a sweetbutt, I never let myself imagine finding my happy ever after within the walls of the Lotus MC... -
![Level up - It's an RPG world Book 1 : Ascension: An Earth Apocalypse System Integration LitRPG Adventure novel by Craig Zerf]()
Level up - It's an RPG world Book 1 : Ascension: An Earth Apocalypse System Integration LitRPG Adventure novel by Craig Zerf
Embark on an epic journey into a world where reality and RPG merge in "Level It's an RPG World - Book 1: Ascension." Leo Armstrong, reeling from a breakup, discovers the ordinary foothills of the Rocky Mountains have transformed into a fantastical RPG realm overnight... -
![Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 18 (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? by Fujino Omori]()
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Vol. 18 (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? by Fujino Omori
The white fairy swears to serve the goddess. The black fairy inscribes the mood of the times. The prum weeps as four regrets become power. The chariot advances to cut down all but the goddess. And the monarch demands a show of power that is neither dream nor sophistry. From this point on, the boy will have to write his own legends... -
![Lust by Sienna Moreau]()
Lust by Sienna Moreau
Sleeping with the Demigod of Desire could cost Deacon his life, but falling for him could cost him everything.Deacon St. James' search for his missing brother has led him straight into the arms of one of the Deadly Sins that rule the world. Lust is charming, captivating and powerful and Deacon all too willingly falls to his knees at his command...romance · paranormal · mlm · urban-fantasy · fiction · fantasy · lgbtq · action-adventure · book · adult -
![The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James]()
The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James
A dazzling magical realism western in the vein of Cormac McCarthy meets Gabriel García Márquez, The Bullet Swallower follows a Mexican bandido as he sets off for Texas to save his family, only to encounter a mysterious figure who has come, finally, to collect a cosmic debt generations in the making.In 1895, Antonio Sonoro is the latest in a long line of ruthless men...western · historical-fiction · fiction · magical-realism · fantasy · historical · mystery · journey · revenge · religion -
![Making Waves: a sexy wrong bed romance by Joanne Rock]()
Making Waves: a sexy wrong bed romance by Joanne Rock
The detour into the wrong bed just may be the perfect route to finding love!Murphy brothers Jack and Keith are back home in Cape Cod to celebrate their oldest brother’s engagement. When corporate mogul Keith decides to trade his tricked-out yacht for a week on Jack’s classic sailboat, he neglects to mention he’d promised a ride north to Jack’s ex-girlfriend -- who already happens to be on board... -
![Kinning by Nisi Shawl]()
Kinning by Nisi Shawl
Kinning, the sequel to Nisi Shawl’s acclaimed debut novel Everfair, continues the stunning alternate history where barkcloth airships soar through the sky, varied peoples build a new society together, and colonies claim their freedom from imperialist tyrants.The Great War is over. Everfair has found peace within its borders. But our heroes’ stories are far from done... -
![Operation Bushwhack by William Alan Webb, J.L. Salter]()
Operation Bushwhack by William Alan Webb, J.L. Salter
September 1986While Team Spearpoint’s striker, Abilene, is on a routine pizza run into nearby Alexandria LA, she’s overpowered and abducted. Since this is right after completing their Operation Snakebite mission – with its unpredictably high enemy body count – in the New Orleans area, the most obvious perpetrators are the KGB...historical · military · espionage · political-intrigue · thriller · action-adventure · fiction · book · adult -
![Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise]()
Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise
In this delightfully witty Victorian romance, a governess spy running away from her past falls for an ex-soldier turned railroad magnate. The utterly charming Emily Leverton has a dark past and is determined to leave it behind in her respectable new role as a governess...romance · historical · historical-fiction · mystery · fiction · suspense · industrial-era · victorian · audiobook · law-enforcement -
![Mercy and Starlight by Bridgette Valentine]()
Mercy and Starlight by Bridgette Valentine
For the last year, both the earth and fae realms have been cursed with a botanical plague known as The Becoming. The old gods have abandoned them and leave no trace that The Ether ever existed.Mercy Brittlemore's reality as a mage's apprentice consists of concocting potions, ripping vines out of men, and toying with fae tavern folk just to feel something...romance · fantasy · fae · steamy · dark · paranormal · action-adventure · fiction · suspense · industrial-era -
![Bennett by Laura John]()
Bennett by Laura John
ARCHERLife as a famous country singer has been an adjustment, but I’ve worked hard to keep things fairly low-key. The last thing I want is a bodyguard scrutinizing my every move, but when a fan becomes obsessed, I know I can't put it off any longer. Now he’s here and I find myself in a predicament. I wasn’t expecting my hired protector to be so hot, or the instant chemistry to spark between us... -
![The Mask of You: A Military Office Romance by Olivia Sinclair]()
The Mask of You: A Military Office Romance by Olivia Sinclair
LanceBloody hell. My best friend just stole my little sister. And the best assistant in the world, who I’ve been unrequitedly lusting after since she started working for me, just informed me she’s taking a new job hours away. The only silver lining I can see is that I won’t have to keep reminding myself not to touch... -
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![The Secret Revealed: A Friends To Lovers Sweet Romance by Shari Blake]()
The Secret Revealed: A Friends To Lovers Sweet Romance by Shari Blake
I returned to Windy Cove and ran into my hot high school sweetheart. The only problem is that six years ago, I had his baby, and he doesn’t know.Jess became a handsome Air Force pilot with a heart of gold.He had these piercing green eyes that looked at me as if he wanted to devour me.His rippling abs were the type that made me want to get to know him better...romance · suspense · military · fiction · contemporary · religion · female-mc · action-adventure · spirituality · book -
![The Book of Quint by Ryan Dacko]()
The Book of Quint by Ryan Dacko
This novel, the result of extensive research by the author, expands the Jaws universe, and adds crucial backstory that enhances the experience of watching what many still consider to be the greatest movie ever made... -
![What Happens in Montana by Kim McCollum]()
What Happens in Montana by Kim McCollum
“...a beautifully written tale of strong female relationships that draws you in from the beginning and won’t let go. Reading this book is like spending the afternoon with comforting friends. Enjoy the experience...womens-fiction · contemporary · fiction · secrets · ghosts · friendship · family · mystery · crime · literary-fiction -
![Greed at the Happy Valley Motor Inn and Resort by Leslie Noyes]()
Greed at the Happy Valley Motor Inn and Resort by Leslie Noyes
Deep Water/Deep Pockets... Big Money/Big TroubleThe bass are biting at the Happy Valley Motor Inn and Resort, and just in time for a prestigious fishing tournament with thousands of dollars in prize money at stake...romance · law-enforcement · humor · amateur-sleuth · crime · cozy · fiction · mystery · female-mc · action-adventure -
![Of Shadows & Sorrows: Book Three: The Gatemaker Series by Maggie Brown]()
Of Shadows & Sorrows: Book Three: The Gatemaker Series by Maggie Brown
Can shadows and light exist together?Alysium thought she'd met monsters, until she comes face to face with the Shadow King. Thrust into a world she doesn't understand, our Princess must battle to retain her sanity, and to keep those she loves alive, whilst denying the sadistic king what he desires most... -
![Chase's Human Mate: Fated Mate Romance by Sheryl Norbut]()
Chase's Human Mate: Fated Mate Romance by Sheryl Norbut
An Alpha wolf shifter running away to find himself. But does he!?! I am Chase, my Alpha father’s hope for the future of his pack.I despise my father and his way of leading. So, I left his pack,With my two best friends.On our journey to nowhere in particular, we come across... My human mate. Beautiful, broken, so desirable. Needing my protection...romance · new-adult · historical · paranormal · fiction · suspense · action-adventure · shapeshifters · female-mc · book -
![The Price You Pay by Jim Fusilli]()
The Price You Pay by Jim Fusilli
A crime thriller, coming-of-age story and a family saga, The Price You Pay unravels in mid-1970s Jersey City, a crumbling town where violence and coercion reign. Young Mickey Wright is thrust into a world controlled by a powerful Teamster local associated with the Genovese crime syndicate...organized-crime · crime · coming-of-age · action-adventure · historical · mystery · thriller · fiction · book · adult
