Top new action-adventure books out this week: 31 Mar - 6 Apr 2024
Last updated:
April 6, 2024
This week featuring new releases by Douglas Preston, Kristen Ashley, Brynne Asher, Sara Donati, Taran Matharu, Christopher Reich, K.M. Shea, Leif Enger, Penelope Black, Ann Leckie and many more.
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Extinction by Douglas Preston
Erebus Resort, occupying a magnificent, hundred-thousand–acre valley deep in the Colorado Rockies, offers guests the experience of viewing woolly mammoths, Irish Elk, and giant ground sloths in their native habitat, brought back from extinction through the magic of genetic manipulation...fiction · sci-fi · mystery · action-adventure · horror · suspense · audiobook · animals · contemporary · killer -
![Avenging Angel by Kristen Ashley]()
Avenging Angel by Kristen Ashley
Rachel Armstrong has a burning need to right the world’s wrongs. Thus, she becomes the Avenging Angel. And maybe she’s a bit too cocky about it. While riding a hunch about the identity of a kidnapper, she runs into Julien “Cap” Jackson, who was trained by the team at Nightingale Investigations in Denver. Now he’s a full-fledged member at their newly opened Phoenix branch...romance · contemporary · humor · audiobook · crime · suspense · steamy · alpha-mc · found-family · insta-love -
![Exposed by Brynne Asher]()
Exposed by Brynne Asher
One day, I was chugging along at life as a wedding planner. The next, I’m a confidential informant and fake engaged to the grumpiest DEA agent on earth. Hit the brakes. Let’s back up. You know those sappy made-for-TV movies where the leading lady gets the unsuspecting knock on the door and is the beneficiary of a massive inheritance? That’s me. I’m that heroine...romance · contemporary · suspense · military · crime · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · fake-relationship · forced-proximity -
![The Sweet Blue Distance by Sara Donati]()
The Sweet Blue Distance by Sara Donati
In 1857 a young midwife braves the perilous journey west from New York City to Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory in this captivating epic from Sara Donati, the international bestselling author of Where the Light Enters .Carrie Ballentyne’s life was upended in 1845 when she had to leave the only home she’d ever known in the mountains of upstate New York...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · western · indigenous-mc · medical · action-adventure · industrial-era · victorian -
![Dragon Rider by Taran Matharu]()
Dragon Rider by Taran Matharu
New York Times bestselling author Taran Matharu's debut adult fantasy series introduces an immersive story written in the tradition of the viral cultivation genre... -
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![Matterhorn by Christopher Reich]()
Matterhorn by Christopher Reich
A sudden family death and an old nemesis bring retired agent Mac Dekker in from the cold in this alpine thriller .Robbie Steinhardt lives a peaceful life. A fixture of his small alpine village, he tends cattle, minds his own business, and doesn’t dwell on his former life and the family and lover he left behind—back when he was Mac Dekker, CIA...fiction · contemporary · espionage · thriller · action-adventure · terrorism · military · conspiracies · suspense · murder -
![The Order of Blood and Ruin by K.M. Shea]()
The Order of Blood and Ruin by K.M. Shea
They used to be enemies. Now they’re partners.I never imagined Considine Maledictus—one of the most powerful vampires alive—would go from ruling the streets at night to joining the supernatural task force just to become my partner, but here we are.Considine claims he “fancies” me. He also used to hide his identity and pose as my charming next-door neighbor, so forgive me if I don’t believe him...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · vampires · paranormal · magic · fae · dragons · shapeshifters · fiction -
![I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger]()
I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger
Set in a not-too-distant America, I Cheerfully Refuse is the tale of Rainy, an aspiring musician setting sail on Lake Superior in search of his departed, deeply beloved, bookselling wife. An endearing bear of an Orphean narrator, he seeks refuge in the harbors, fogs, and remote islands of the inland sea... -
![Midnight Salvation: A Small Town Why Choose Romance by Penelope Black]()
Midnight Salvation: A Small Town Why Choose Romance by Penelope Black
The thrilling conclusion to the Rosewood series... -
![Lake of Souls: The Collected Short Fiction by Ann Leckie]()
Lake of Souls: The Collected Short Fiction by Ann Leckie
Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke award-winner Ann Leckie is a modern master of the SFF genre, forever changing its landscape with her groundbreaking ideas and powerful voice. Now, available for the first time comes the complete collection of Leckie's short fiction, including a brand new novelette, Lake of Souls. Journey across the stars of the Imperial Radch universe... -
![Tangled Innocence by Nicole Fox]()
Tangled Innocence by Nicole Fox
“What do you mean, ‘You gave me the wrong sperm sample’?!”But the doctor says he isn’t joking.Instead of being my sister's surrogate...I'm accidentally carrying my boss's baby.A few months ago, I agreed to be my sister's surrogate.Then she died in an unsolved accident.I swore I'd keep her child and raise it on my own.But as it turns out, there was a mix-up at the clinic... -
![The Stone Home by Crystal Hana Kim]()
The Stone Home by Crystal Hana Kim
“It is a privilege to read Crystal Hana Kim’s fiction, which both edifies and enlightens.” —Min Jin LeeA hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center—a stunning work of great emotional power from the critically acclaimed author of If You Leave Me...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · coming-of-age · literary-fiction · abuse · poc-author · feminism · family · religion -
![Otherworldly by F.T. Lukens]()
Otherworldly by F.T. Lukens
New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This Is Ever After.Seventeen-year-old Ellery is a non-believer in a region where people swear the supernatural is real. Sure, they’ve been stuck in a five-year winter, but there’s got to be a scientific explanation. If goddesses were real, they wouldn’t abandon their charges like this, leaving farmers like Ellery’s family to scrape by...romance · fantasy · young-adult · lgbtq · paranormal · magic · supernatural · audiobook · fiction · urban-fantasy -
![Flashpoint by Susan May Warren]()
Flashpoint by Susan May Warren
SECRETS. BETRAYAL. SACRIFICE.THIS TIME, THEY'RE NOT JUST FIGHTING FIRE.An original series created by bestselling authors Susan May Warren and Lisa Phillips.The Hollywood heartthrob and the firefighter with a secret…Rookie firefighter Emily Micah is determined to prove herself as a new recruit to the elite Jude County Hotshots wildfire team...romance · contemporary · suspense · action-adventure · fiction · christian · spirituality · book · adult -
![Snaring Emberly by Gigi Styx]()
Snaring Emberly by Gigi Styx
Revenge was supposed to be simple, but love had other plansEmberlyWhen an abusive ex corners me in a nightclub, I cling to the first man I see for protection.Little do I know he’s a mafia Don, fresh out of prison and eager for a one-night stand.One night extends into two, then three. I’m beginning to suspect I can’t leave...steamy · crime · heist · contemporary · organized-crime · romance · suspense · action-adventure · fiction · book -
![Toll of Honor by David Weber]()
Toll of Honor by David Weber
A NEW SOLO NOVEL IN DAVID WEBER'S NYT BEST-SELLING HONORVERSE“It is our duty to pay for our liberty with our own blood. The freedom that we shall win through our sacrifice and exertions, we shall be able to preserve with our own strength.” —Subhas Chandra BoseLieutenant Brandy Bolgeo has come home from the Battle of Hancock station wounded in both body and spirit... -
![A Beginner's Guide to Demonic Possessions by Shannon Mae]()
A Beginner's Guide to Demonic Possessions by Shannon Mae
The dreaded Valentine's Day is coming next week, and Trent can’t stomach the thought of another holiday alone. Hiding in the restaurant bathroom from his terrible date, he wishes for a way to skip V-Day all together. Alien abduction? Demonic possession? Coma? Anything else sounds good right about now. When he looks in the bathroom mirror, Trent suddenly realizes he isn’t in charge anymore...romance · fantasy · mlm · paranormal · supernatural · lgbtq · humor · demons · action-adventure · insta-love -
![Death or Glory by Jason Anspach, Ryan Williamson]()
Death or Glory by Jason Anspach, Ryan Williamson
Storming Hell was only the beginning…It was supposed to be a simple mission—hit the legendary mist-shrouded realm of an ancient people, secure the artifact that can send them back to Earth, and get out—but nothing is simple in the Land of the Black Sun.Corporal Nephi Bennett finds himself lost in a deadly land where time and space behave strangely...fiction · war · time-travel · military · fantasy · action-adventure · violent-conflict · book · adult -
![Sweetheart: A Why Choose Omegaverse by Marie Mackay]()
Sweetheart: A Why Choose Omegaverse by Marie Mackay
Bonded to a pack against my will, I’ve become a weapon against mates who don’t want me. But they’re my only chance at freedom, and I have to make them fall for me before it’s too late. And how did I end up here? One stupid internet post I made three weeks ago. r/ABOConfessions I (21/F/Omega) made a huge mistake. I’m obsessed with the Crimson Fang pack and have been since forever...omegaverse · reverse-harem · new-adult · action-adventure · contemporary · romance · paranormal · fantasy · fiction · book -
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![Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson]()
Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson
Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities.One trifling little arrest shouldn’t have cost Ellie Mallory her job, but it’s only the latest in a line of injustices facing any educated woman with archaeological ambitions.When Ellie stumbles across the map to a mysterious ancient city, she knows she’s holding her chance to revolutionize Pre-Colombian history...romance · fantasy · historical-fiction · action-adventure · fiction · historical · archaeology · quest · gaslamp · industrial-era -
![Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio]()
Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio
The sixth novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire.The end is nigh.It has been nearly two hundred years since Hadrian Marlowe assaulted the person of the Emperor and walked away from war. From his Empire. His duty... -
![The Storm Beneath the World by Michael R. Fletcher]()
The Storm Beneath the World by Michael R. Fletcher
Cursed by the gods. The insectile ashkaro live on flying islands travelling the eternal River of Days while a hellish firestorm devours the world below. Collected into queendoms, the higher caste brights live in the luxurious windward rain-forest while the servile dulls scrape out a desperate existence in the leeward desert. Conflicts escalate between two neighbouring queendoms...fantasy · epic · new-adult · fiction · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · high-fantasy · book · adult -
![Ignite: A MM Mercenary Romance by Abigail Glenn]()
Ignite: A MM Mercenary Romance by Abigail Glenn
*Ignite is a full-length, enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn, emotional MM romance novel. This book does touch on dark, heavy themes, so please check trigger warnings.EZRABloodied and broken, I clawed my way out of hell at twelve years old.Left a corpse behind and took with me only trauma...romance · mlm · military · dark · abuse · action-adventure · contemporary · age-gap · forced-proximity · multi-pov -
![By the Orchid and the Owl: The Esholian Institute Book 1 by Mariah Montoya]()
By the Orchid and the Owl: The Esholian Institute Book 1 by Mariah Montoya
On the island of Eshol, a ruling council gifts magic to all its citizens — whether they want it or not.Eighteen-year-old Rayna Drey should be excited for her Branding, when the island’s Good Council will infuse her blood with one of five sanctioned the ability to wield elements, summon objects, shift forms, talk to wildlife, or manipulate minds. The Good Council is good. The Branding doesn’t hurt...fantasy · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · magical-realism · magic · action-adventure · paranormal · fae · female-mc · young-adult -
![The Garden Girls by Jessica R. Patch]()
The Garden Girls by Jessica R. Patch
On a remote Outer Banks island, a serial killer collects his prized specimens. And to stop him, an FBI agent must confront his own twisted past. FBI agent Tiberius Granger has seen his share of darkness. But a new case sets him on edge. It’s not just the macabre way both victims—found posed in front of lighthouses—are tattooed with flowers that match their names...christian · suspense · mystery · romance · contemporary · fiction · psychological · religion · serial-killers · gothic -
![Awakening the Dark Throne by Jessica Ann Disciacca]()
Awakening the Dark Throne by Jessica Ann Disciacca
In a world ruled by immortal elves, Genevieve Autumn, a forbidden half-breed of human and elf, hides among humans to escape persecution. When her sister is seized by the dark elven court, Genevieve offers herself to the light elves in exchange for her sister's freedom. Little does she know, this decision thrusts her into a treacherous world of political intrigue and cruelty...romance · fantasy · magic · fae · dark · dark-fantasy · fiction · steamy · monsters · action-adventure -
![Plug and Drain: An addictive Teacher-Student Steamy Dark Paranormal Romance by Darcy Fayton]()
Plug and Drain: An addictive Teacher-Student Steamy Dark Paranormal Romance by Darcy Fayton
◆ Vampires crave more than blood when they visit students’ beds. Refusing a vampire student is dangerous. But refusing the headmaster? Impossible...romance · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · steamy · shapeshifters · supernatural · action-adventure · age-gap · gothic -
![The Jinn Daughter by Rania Hanna]()
The Jinn Daughter by Rania Hanna
A stunning debut novel and an impressive feat of storytelling that pulls together mythology, magic, and ancient legend in the gripping story of a mother's struggle to save her only daughter.Nadine is a storytelling jinn tasked with one telling the stories of the dead. She rises every morning to gather pomegranate seeds--the souls of the dead--that have fallen during the night...fantasy · fiction · myths · young-adult · magical-realism · magic · revenge · fae · spirituality · psychological -
![To You Shall All Flesh Come by Lumen Reese]()
To You Shall All Flesh Come by Lumen Reese
A brilliant Chief of Surgery and his team ensnare vampires, harvest their organs to donate or sell on the black market, then tag them like sharks and release them back into the wild. Encased within the 'pacetaker' attached to the heart are a toothpick and a monitor of the levels of human blood in the vampire's system. Their levels rise too high, and they get death by toothpick...horror · vampires · fantasy · urban-fantasy · fiction · paranormal · monsters · medical · action-adventure · romance -
![1666 by Lora Chilton]()
1666 by Lora Chilton
The survival story of the Patawomeck Tribe of Virginia has been remembered within the tribe for generations, but the massacre of Patawomeck men and the enslavement of women and children by land hungry colonists in 1666 has been mostly unknown outside of the tribe until now...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · indigenous-mc · colonization · poc-mc · slavery · early-modern · literary-fiction · drama -
![The North Line by Matt Riordan]()
The North Line by Matt Riordan
In Matt Riordan’s debut novel, a college student in need of quick money finds work on an Alaskan fishing boat in the unforgiving Bering Sea.Even at the ragged edge of civilization, some lines should not be crossed.Everyone believes Adam to be something he’s not. Sometimes that’s because he’s told them a story. Sometimes he’s told himself one...mystery · fiction · suspense · contemporary · literary-fiction · thriller · psychological · action-adventure · nautical · book -
![Keep by J C Bryer]()
Keep by J C Bryer
[Originally published on Vella, under the same title.]"Keep me?" Lila repeated, incredulously."I thought yer lookin' for a lass to play wi' all o' ye," she clarified, looking back at Bear with wide eyes.Bear smiled again, and shook his head."We've a roof in the mountains, but there arena any women there," he explained, rolling his eyes with a look of rueful suffering...romance · reverse-harem · lgbtq · audiobook · military · fantasy · steamy · historical-fiction · fiction · historical -
![Stand by J C Bryer]()
Stand by J C Bryer
[Book two of the Keep series- originally published on Kindle Vella.]Wil already had one wife, and when he walked away from a life the gods never meant for him, he carried a lot of regret... as well as a grim determination not to repeat the mistakes of his past...romance · audiobook · fantasy · military · steamy · fiction · paranormal · lgbtq · action-adventure · book -
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![Veiled Voyage: an action adventure fantasy novel by Jennifer Maughan]()
Veiled Voyage: an action adventure fantasy novel by Jennifer Maughan
Bound by duty and financial desperation, Alana is swayed to agree when her prince requests a clandestine escort into their neighboring country. When their covert exploration takes a deadly turn, Alana sacrifices herself to save him, leading her to enter a contract as a mercenary heading across the ocean to a land on the cusp of war... -
fiction · political-intrigue · thriller · crime · action-adventure · politics · technothriller · book · adult
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![Quilt City: Proving a Negative: A Hadley Carroll Mystery by Bruce Leonard]()
Quilt City: Proving a Negative: A Hadley Carroll Mystery by Bruce Leonard
Hadley Carroll’s big weekend plans include visiting the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, with her friends and newfound family, watching an action scene being shot downtown for a Hollywood adventure film, celebrating a birthday, and quilting in Paducah Quilters Quorum...romance · fiction · suspense · crime · amateur-sleuth · mystery · cozy · action-adventure · book · adult -
![Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer]()
Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer
Gripping, romantic, and impossible to put down, this dark and immersive post-apocalyptic debut YA novel is about two teen girls who loved each other before the end of the world — and before one of them became infected with the virus that turned her into a monster.Perfect for fans of Krystal Sutherland, Adam Silvera, and the darkly human side of the HBOMax horror-drama, The Last of Us...romance · young-adult · fantasy · wlw · lgbtq · sci-fi · dystopia · horror · post-apocalyptic · monsters -
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