Top new sci-fi books in July 2023
Last updated:
July 31, 2023
July 2023 featuring new releases by Dean Koontz, Diana Gabaldon, Alessandra Hazard, Rebecca Quinn, Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi, Nalini Singh, Jennifer Estep, Tracy Wolff, Nina Croft, Helly Acton, Paul Tremblay and many more.
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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 -
![Untitled Outlander Prequel by Diana Gabaldon]()
Untitled Outlander Prequel by Diana Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon has stated on her website that she is planning a prequel to Outlander...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · time-travel · fantasy · historical · sci-fi · paranormal · book · adult -
![Wicked Game by Alessandra Hazard]()
Wicked Game by Alessandra Hazard
Masters series Book 2. A spin-off of Calluvia's Royalty series. The release date is uncertain. It will likely be published in 2021 or 2022.Zaid Idhron's story... -
![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 -
![The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi]()
The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi
A darkly comic, boundary-pushing debut following an adrift Pakistani translator in London who attends a mysterious language school which boasts complete fluency in just ten days, but at a secret, sinister cost...fiction · mystery · horror · contemporary · sci-fi · literary-fiction · audiobook · dark-academia · lgbtq · suspense -
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![Resonance Surge by Nalini Singh]()
Resonance Surge by Nalini Singh
Where are the broken? A propulsive question that unleashes a world of secrets in New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s Resonance Surge . . .StoneWater bears Pavel and Yakov Stepyrev have been a unit since birth, but now Pavel’s life is veering in a new direction, his heart held in the hands of Arwen Mercant, a Psy empath—and the only man who has ever brought Pavel to his knees...romance · paranormal · urban-fantasy · fantasy · shapeshifters · fiction · sci-fi · contemporary · suspense · supernatural -
![Only Good Enemies by Jennifer Estep]()
Only Good Enemies by Jennifer Estep
New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Estep continues her Galactic Bonds series with a new, action-packed adventure that blends science fiction, fantasy, and historical romance. This rollicking space opera features a mix of magic and technology, along with a soul mates, slow burn, and enemies-to-lovers story. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Bridgerton, and Pride and Prejudice... -
![Star Bringer by Tracy Wolff, Nina Croft]()
Star Bringer by Tracy Wolff, Nina Croft
Firefly meets The Breakfast Club in this high-concept, LGBTQ romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff and award winning author Nina Croft... -
![Begin Again by Helly Acton]()
Begin Again by Helly Acton
The Good Place meets Sliding Doors , Begin Again is an uplifting novel about life's what if's, missed chances and new beginnings.Despite living firmly in her comfort zone, Frankie McKenzie feels unsettled. She can't help feeling something's missing...romance · contemporary · audiobook · fiction · sci-fi · humor · coming-of-age · friendship · family · literary-fiction -
![The Beast You Are: Stories by Paul Tremblay]()
The Beast You Are: Stories by Paul Tremblay
A haunting collection of short fiction from the bestselling author of The Pallbearers Club, A Head Full of Ghosts, and The Cabin at the End of the World.Paul Tremblay has won widespread acclaim for illuminating the dark horrors of the mind in novels and stories that push the boundaries of storytelling itself...horror · fiction · anthologies · literary-fiction · fantasy · suspense · gothic · sci-fi · magical-realism · supernatural -
![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 -
![The Mistress & The Renowned: A Hades & Persephone Retelling by Jeanette Rose, Alexis Rune]()
The Mistress & The Renowned: A Hades & Persephone Retelling by Jeanette Rose, Alexis Rune
God of the Dead. King of the Underworld. The Unseen. The Renowned…Trapped.One moment, Hades was next to Persephone, having finally claimed her as his queen. The next, he knows only true void, and roots burrowing into his body, feeding from his power and essence. Every ounce of his abilities is used to keep the roots from taking everything, leaving him a broken shell. The King of the Dead...romance · fantasy · retellings · myths · magic · fiction · gods · paranormal · fated-mates · enemies-to-lovers -
![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 -
![Unbreakable by K.A. Knight]()
Unbreakable by K.A. Knight
We thought it was over. We were wrong. My father is alive, and he wants his research back—me. However, I am not a scared little girl anymore, and he will learn to fear the person he created with his twisted experiments.He thought he won. He believed he ruined us. He should know better...because I’m Unbreakable.*Unbreakable is the second and final book in the Pretty Liars duet...romance · reverse-harem · dark · found-family · lgbtq · crime · contemporary · genetic-engineering · sci-fi · polyamory -
![Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter]()
Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter
A year into her dream job at a cutthroat Silicon Valley startup, Cassie finds herself trapped in a corporate nightmare. In addition to the long hours, toxic bosses, and unethical projects, she struggles to reconcile the glittering promise of a city where obscene wealth lives alongside abject poverty...fiction · contemporary · literary-fiction · sci-fi · dystopia · fantasy · womens-fiction · season-summer · drama · magical-realism -
![Cosmic Kiss by Clio Evans]()
Cosmic Kiss by Clio Evans
"Prepare to be scandalized by the hottest shooting star in the universe…"Stella is a rising star in her intergalactic troupe. Focused on her blooming career, she never expected to be blindsided by one handsome alien, let alone two.Prince Zin and Chancellor Toras are determined to win their dazzling human over, even if they have to put their differences aside...romance · aliens · sci-fi · fantasy · monsters · paranormal · fated-mates · steamy · reverse-harem · royalty -
![Implacable by Jack Campbell]()
Implacable by Jack Campbell
Admiral John “Black Jack” Geary fears the greatest threat to humanity may be itself in this gripping continuation of the New York Times bestselling series.As far from explored space as any human has ever been, Geary and the Alliance fleet are on their own, protecting a diplomatic mission in territory belonging to an alien species with still-unknown motives...sci-fi · fiction · space-opera · military · space-fleet · action-adventure · war · violent-conflict · space · book -
![Caveman Alien’s Wood by Calista Skye]()
Caveman Alien’s Wood by Calista Skye
One night of passion doesn’t mean that he owns me.But this caveman strongly disagrees. It shouldn’t be this easy to kidnap an Earth girl. But here I am, tied down on a boat with my caveman abductor, going down rapids and away from my friends. I guess I should be more alert for strange underwater shadows on a prehistoric planet where dinosaurs roam around. I don’t need to ask what he’s planning...romance · aliens · sci-fi · female-mc · alpha-mc · futuristic · humor · kidnapping · first-contact · poc-mc -
![Putting Out for a Hero by C. Rochelle]()
Putting Out for a Hero by C. Rochelle
BaltasarIt’s time for me to start pulling my weight in the Suarez clan—to prove I’m worth more than the plays I make on the field or the dirt I dig up on rival families. I want to make Wolfy proud.And not get unalived by Simon.So I volunteered what I had to offer, knowing my infamous genes could be used for uniting two powerful clans in marriage...romance · mlm · fantasy · super-powered · paranormal · contemporary · lgbtq · sci-fi · aliens · humor -
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![Werewolf Bodyguard by Eve Langlais]()
Werewolf Bodyguard by Eve Langlais
On a mission to protect, he forgets to guard his heart.Erryn’s looking for answers when it comes to the Lycan condition. Unfortunately, she’s saddled with a male who takes his job as protector too seriously. Letting him get close isn’t an option. If anyone were to find out her secret, there wouldn’t be enough left of her to bury...romance · paranormal · shapeshifters · audiobook · suspense · supernatural · mystery · fantasy · betrayal · action-adventure -
![Surge by Melissa West]()
Surge by Melissa West
They’re running out of time…Sixteen-year-old alien Val Stone was born for one mission—to kill teenage Randolf “Rolf” Cartier before he fulfills an age-old prophecy, becomes the future American president, and murderers thousands of her kind. Val is ready to sacrifice herself for the good of her people. She knows every aspect of Rolf’s life and is prepared to strike... -
![Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson]()
Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson
When the Jedi Order falls, the Inquisitors rise.From the aftermath of Order 66 comes a new group of former Jedi, each with their own reason to serve the Empire under Darth Vader. Among them is Iskat, who survived the destruction of her old Order to claim a new destiny in the Force. Iskat joins the Inquisitors in the hope of uncovering her hidden past that the Jedi refused to share with her...space-opera · fiction · sci-fi · audiobook · far-away-galaxy · female-mc · male-mc · action-adventure · military · violent-conflict -
![My Orc-y Breaky Heart by Ava Ross]()
My Orc-y Breaky Heart by Ava Ross
Is my hot orc neighbor my crush or is he actually my soulmate?My hunky orc neighbor, Vrok, who I'd love to get to know better, keeps ignoring me. But when he overhears me reading the draft of my steamy romance novel out loud, he tells me he has ideas to make the male point of view better.Yeah, sure...romance · paranormal · monsters · urban-fantasy · new-adult · steamy · small-town · fiction · fantasy · sci-fi -
![Oops, I Elf'd it Again by Ava Ross]()
Oops, I Elf'd it Again by Ava Ross
I’m teaching a gorgeous elf how to fit in with humans and now I’m falling in love.With thirty-six looming on my horizon, I’m determined to have a child. I don’t need romance. I don’t need love. And definitely don’t need a happily ever after...romance · paranormal · monsters · urban-fantasy · steamy · fake-relationship · fiction · fae · fantasy · sci-fi -
![Getting It On With Gargoyle by Hazel Mack]()
Getting It On With Gargoyle by Hazel Mack
The small town of Ever, Massachusetts is idyllic and quaint. It’s also chock full of monsters. THEAWhen my sister thrifts an aged map with iridescent lettering leading to a town called Ever, I roll my eyes. According to a quick internet search, the town doesn’t exist. We only manage to find it with the help of a sexy gas station owner who offers to come for me if I call him. Swoon...romance · fantasy · monsters · paranormal · supernatural · magic · cozy · small-town · mythical-creatures · fated-mates -
![The Possibilities by Yael Goldstein-Love]()
The Possibilities by Yael Goldstein-Love
A new mother ventures into parallel worlds to find her missing child in this mind-bending novel that turns the joys and anxieties of parenthood into an epic quest."A bravura, unforgettable performance."--Namwali Serpell, author of The FurrowsWhat if the life you didn't live was as real as the one you did?Hannah is having a bad day. A bad month...sci-fi · fiction · horror · mystery · family · parenthood · audiobook · contemporary · multiverse · suspense -
![Strive For Forever: A SciFi Cyborg Romance by Cynthia Sax]()
Strive For Forever: A SciFi Cyborg Romance by Cynthia Sax
This cyborg seeks to vanquish an ancient entity and save his curvy human female.Euryale made a terrible mistake. She opened a container she shouldn’t have touched and released one of the oldest lifeforms in existence. That all-powerful entity is now utilizing her as its host and is slowly draining her energy.Soon, she’ll die...sci-fi · suspense · steamy · fated-mates · cyborgs · military · romance · genetic-engineering · paranormal · violent-conflict -
![Syndicate Queen by Kira Stanley]()
Syndicate Queen by Kira Stanley
Avery, Ax, Falcon, Cosmo and I had stumbled upon something suspicious; something that was going on in my city right under our noses. A new drug had popped up, affecting only the paranormal community. People were starting to go missing, and those that we caught started babbling about how he was going to take the Syndicate down for good. That was never going to happen...romance · reverse-harem · vampires · fae · paranormal · dark · shapeshifters · urban-fantasy · supernatural · fantasy -
![Firefly - Coup de Grâce by Una McCormack]()
Firefly - Coup de Grâce by Una McCormack
The Serenity lands on the remote moon of Abel for a lucrative job but becomes embroiled in a young woman’s quest for vengeance and a starving frontier town’s fight for survival. Join Mal and the gang in this enthralling original tie-in novel from the award-winning series.The Serenity crew head to Yell City, one of the settlements on Abel, a moon in the Rim... -
![The Order by T.J. O'Shea]()
The Order by T.J. O'Shea
A smile, a dance, some flirtatious banter—and witty heiress Luciana Piccolo was swept off her feet. Literally.When a mysterious, gorgeous woman whisks her onto the dance floor at her father’s masquerade ball, Lucy is thrilled to break the shackles of her privileged but purposeless life...romance · dystopia · wlw · lgbtq · sci-fi · action-adventure · enemies-to-lovers · lesbian-mc · assassins · young-adult -
![Chosen by the Barbarian by Iona Strom]()
Chosen by the Barbarian by Iona Strom
This alien barbarian can’t be trusted, but he's my only hope for finding my lost friend.Crash landing on an alien moon with four other women has become the least of my worries since setting eyes on the notorious space pirate. He’s an inmate on the loose with a hidden agenda.I don’t want to like him, and I don’t want to be attracted to him... -
![My Date is a Wild Yeti by Viola Grace]()
My Date is a Wild Yeti by Viola Grace
Amadine has wanted to pay her sister back for the ultimate kindness, and this was the only way she could do it. She just needs a medic, a guardian, and a wilderness expert. Good thing that she can hire one from the BDC.Amadine Heckler hasn’t had the most predictable life, but it has been short...romance · futuristic · shapeshifters · supernatural · military · sci-fi · fantasy · super-powered · paranormal · action-adventure -
![A World Away by Carole Cummings, Andy Gallo]()
A World Away by Carole Cummings, Andy Gallo
We’re not alone. There are an infinite number of universes and no two are the same.Nathan Duffy knows how to keep things locked down so tight even he doesn’t know they’re there. Like his childhood trauma over the near-catastrophe he almost caused when his power manifested. His adolescent resentment over the near fatal injury he still hasn’t really accepted...romance · mlm · paranormal · fantasy · magic · urban-fantasy · friends-to-lovers · sci-fi · slow-burn · fiction -
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![Lords OF Blood: Blood Angels Omnibus by Guy Haley]()
Lords OF Blood: Blood Angels Omnibus by Guy Haley
A great value omnibusof key novels featuring the Blood Angels Space Marines!Discover the secrets of the Black Rage in this definitive Blood Angels collection.Baal is besieged...sci-fi · anthologies · aliens · invasion · soldiers · galactic-empire · military · genetic-engineering · space-fleet · colonization -
![The Sordid Selection: a YA Cyberpunk Fantasy Romance series by Jerri Chisholm]()
The Sordid Selection: a YA Cyberpunk Fantasy Romance series by Jerri Chisholm
Being told your ideal career and mate sounds perfect until you realize it’s not at all as it seems. In the nation of Airo-Aurora, data-collecting microchips are implanted in each citizen’s brain to ensure that everyone is slotted into their ideal career and wedded to their ideal mate...romance · steampunk · industrial-era · dystopia · young-adult · law-enforcement · sci-fi · fiction · fantasy · historical -
![Rescued by the Kraken by Jade Waltz]()
Rescued by the Kraken by Jade Waltz
Welcome to Starlight Resort!Where monsters will tend to your every need...Needing a break from my demanding job, I book a stay at a monster resort.When a rogue wave threatens to drown me, I’m rescued by a Kraken lifeguard named Zethe. The moment we get back to the beach, he claims I am his fated one—the one he’s been searching for his entire life...romance · monsters · paranormal · fantasy · fated-mates · steamy · mermaids · aliens · sci-fi · cozy -
![Us, Et Cetera by Kit Vincent]()
Us, Et Cetera by Kit Vincent
A captivating LGBTQ fantasy that blends the enchantment of Cinderella with the futuristic world of The Matrix, delving into questions about the nature of life, the pursuit of freedom, and the price one must pay for love. Eke lives in a nice house, in a wealthy neighborhood, with an upstanding family: Mr. and Mrs. Kensworth and their three children. But Eke is not family; Eke is property... -
![How to Get a Date with the Evil Queen by Marie Cardno]()
How to Get a Date with the Evil Queen by Marie Cardno
Dimension-hopping lovers Sian and Trillin find themselves trapped in a world where people are split regardless of gender or life goals into Princesses (for being rescued), Prince Charmings (for doing the rescuing), and Evil Queens (for being rescued from). When the world's fairytale magic latches onto Trillin as a likely Evil Queen, Sian has to fight for her own fairytale ending...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · wlw · lesbian-mc · monsters · sci-fi · fiction · urban-fantasy · paranormal -
![Savage Wild Hearts by Sean Fletcher]()
Savage Wild Hearts by Sean Fletcher
Carve their hearts. Take their power.Val has only ever known a Seattle surrounded by the forested Wilds. Like everyone, she’s heard whispers about the glittering, ruthless kingdoms and dangerous human-like wildlings deep within. But with a sick guardian and money tight, Val’s more than willing to brave the Wilds’ depths, carving and selling magic-filled heart gems from its numerous beasts...romance · fantasy · fae · young-adult · sci-fi · monsters · paranormal · high-fantasy · outdoors · epic -
![Alien Protector's Stars: A SciFi Romance by Melissa Emerald]()
Alien Protector's Stars: A SciFi Romance by Melissa Emerald
What’s worse than being abducted by aliens and then abandoned on a primitive jungle planet? Finding out you’re pregnant - that’s what. It’s all going to be ok, though. I’m a strong woman. I can cope with leaving my cheating ex behind on earth, and I can cope with doing this alone. What I can't cope with is the 7ft winged warrior-alien who has decided that I’m his...
