O’Brian’s detailed and accurate depiction of the misery of life in the British navy at the time is fascinating, and the battle sequences are some of the best ever committed to the page. Sabatini understood one of the key ingredients to the classic adventure story: adaptability. Paperback Captain Blood, by Rafael Sabatini Paperback The Walking Drum, by Louis L’Amour Set in the years before World War I, Wren’s novel depicts life in the French Foreign Legion fairly accurately. It’s good sometimes to remember that not all adventures end well. Why not both—Bowles’ 1949 novel remains confounding, but exciting in a dangerous, corrosive way. $9.99. $5.99. When two contemporary romance powerhouses in their own right join forces and release a book, you know it’s going to be a knockout! Written in a time when Africa seemed infinite and largely unexplored, at least from a Western point of view, Haggard’s classic adventure novel created a template still followed today—the Indiana Jones films owe a huge debt to Haggard, for example. Combining Abraham Lincoln and a Civil War-era ironside ship, the crash and disappearance of an Amelia Earhart-like pilot in 1933, a secret gold mine and a terrifying pollutant that threatens the entire world’s ecosystem, Cussler doesn’t let you have even a moment to breathe, but you won’t notice because it’s all so much fun. Cornwell’s Sharpe novels explore the land war against Napoleon from the point of view of Richard Sharpe, the low-born soldier who slowly rises through the ranks of the British Army. A straightforward fictionalization of the famous mutiny that occurred in 1789, in which Lieutenant William Bligh faced a rebellious crew and was set adrift in a small boat with the only loyal crew members. Best read of 2020." Ten years after the Trojan War and the events of The Iliad, Odysseus still hasn’t found his way home. "—Fresh Fiction "This is a fitting end to a very enjoyable series and I hope to see these authors working together again in the future." The Warriors, by Sol Yurick A Farewell to Arms, by Ernest Hemingway Whether it’s an innocent story of first love, a wonderfully torturous slow burn, or a whirlwind, passionate affair, listening to narrators at the top of their game carefully unspool the threads of a love story is our favorite way to consume these enchanting stories. The Cruel Sea, by Nicholas Monsarrat Maxwell has built a deeply-layered and fascinating universe filled with alien tech, complex imperial politics, and perilous intergalactic diplomacy. As Buck slowly loses his “civilization” (that is, his domestication) and becomes wild and feral, he has a series of adventures that are heartbreaking in their constant cruelty, but his final fate as a member of a wild pack of wolves isn’t a tragedy. The Nazis have built a nearly-impregnable fortress on the Greek island of Navaronne, and it’s preventing the rescue of more than a thousand British troops. Kaitlin Hillerich says: May 8, 2016 at 8:19 pm. The Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas You can’t really discuss adventure stories without bringing Dumas into the conversation. by. Set during World War I and based on Hemingway’s own experiences as an ambulance driver in Italy during the fighting, A Farewell to Arms is usually thought of as “literature,” but it’s really an adventure novel. Yurick brilliantly offers the idea of unfamiliar neighborhoods as alien planets the gang must fight their way through. Paperback "A slow-burn romance that's heady, clever, engaging and emotionally charged. The 50 novels listed here are the sort of old-school romps designed to inspire you to dig out your hiking gear, quit your job, and go seeking your fortune before it’s too late. Read 4 169 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. At their core, however, the stories of Harry Flashman’s exploits are adventures, as Harry travels the world and relies on his wits and his ability to foist consequences onto others to survive while fighting, seducing, and gambling his way through life. Above everything else, it has the classic structure of the adventure novel as Lindsay Ford travels to an unfamiliar place, loses everything, and learns to survive and flourish in a variety of scenarios most of us wouldn’t dream of coming near. Sandokan was once the most famous fictional pirate in literature, and this novel finds him at the heights of his career—feared and legendary, leading a band of rebels against two empires. Paperback Paperback $3.97 Hearing of a woman of matchless beauty living nearby, however, Sandokan finds his priorities shifting—and the call of adventure is irresistible. Few books capture the feeling of being completely lost and alone in your life, only to find yourself while on a grand adventure, like Cheryl Strayed’s Wild.The book, which inspired the Reese Witherspoon movie of the same name, recounts Strayed’s trek along the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile long hiking route that runs from Canada to Mexico, crossing through Washington, … The banter between Rhys and Parker is epic. Sir Percy Blakeney is a cultured, ostensibly weak English nobleman during The Terror, a time in revolutionary France when the government allowed and encouraged mob violence against the aristocrats of the ancien régime. You’d grab a friend and hop on your small sailboat to investigate on your own. A young lawyer nimbly shifts sides, learns new skills, and plays whatever role he needs to in order to survive the chaos of the French Revolution. Magic Forged is the first book in the Hall of Blood and Mercy trilogy, which features vampires, wizards, fae, and werewolves. Failed Future Book 3. Some might argue that the adventure novel has been undermined by the modern age: since you can fly just about anywhere for a relatively reasonable price, or experience on the internet for free, the allure of a story that takes you to far-away places and unfamiliar cultures for the sake of adventure has been lost. Greed, paranoia, and the lawless Mexican wilderness all conspire to bring misfortune on their heads before they can profit from their find. Celebrated as a testimonial to the American spirit, the book remains thrilling to anyone who has ever sat in a boring lecture or meeting and wished fate would intervene with a dose of adventure. Forester’s classic Napoleonic-Era adventure is the first of eleven novels that follow the socially awkward, musically inept, but heroic and strategically brilliant Horatio Hornblower. Paperback Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson The crew doesn’t believe his stories of wealth, but the Captain takes him on as a crew member. Air Awakens: Vortex Chronicles. Vortex Chronicles Complete Series Editions. After becoming separated from his parents in the chaos, Jamie Graham survives in feral fashion scrounging for food, and eventually surrenders to the Japanese for the relative safety of a prison camp. They hope that casting aside their lives they’ll find each other again—but what they find is madness, disease, death, and sexual assault. Are you on the hunt for the best slow burn romance books?? When some of the gods relent and try to help, he finally has his chance—but of course must go through a new series of adventures beforehand. Verne once again offers one of the all-time classic adventure stories, taking the reader under the surface of the earth as Professor Otto Lidenbrock leads an expedition into a volcano in Iceland, descending deep underground where they find a whole other world lit by electrically-charged gas and filled with monsters. It contains violence, swearing, and sexual themes. It’s as old-school as an adventure novel can get, elevated by Doyle’s deft grasp of pacing, plot, and deep research into the historical period. Air Awakens. As Don Diego de la Vega, the character feigns disinterest in swordplay, romance, or adventure, but this is all in service of protecting his secret identity. Lost Horizon, by James Hilton The Scarlet Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy Sebastian gets more than he expects from Sylvia—never mind that Maeve wants her book back—and Sebastian's slow-burn romance with Sylvia will arc over the entire series. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (all three books) Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy Attachments by Rainbow Rowell Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta. Ballard’s tale of a boy taken prisoner by the Japanese after the fall of Shanghai in World War II is a story of survival and the complexity of war. 704 books — 2,271 voters The story begins with aspiring Musketeer … Burn for Me book. Paperback Court of Midnight and Deception is an urban fantasy trilogy featuring fae, werewolves, vampires, and wizards. London’s powerful story is iconic for a reason, of course, and is required reading for anyone wondering who they would be if stripped of the modern conveniences. Definitely a page-turner!" Conan the Conqueror, by Robert E. Howard Chosen Champion Book 2. Congo, by Michael Crichton Wait for It (Kindle Edition) Mariana Zapata (Goodreads Author) (shelved 81 times as slow … Empire of the Sun, by J.G. Based on Roberts’ own experiences as a criminal, escaped convict, and foreigner living in the slums of Mumbai (then known as Bombay), Shantaram is the story of a city, the rich mixture of cultures and ethnicities living there, and the moral journey of a single man. Paperback Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. This sort of rise wasn’t impossible at the time—but it was pretty unlikely, and only Sharpe’s wit and skill with violence makes it possible. Journey to the Center of the Earth, by Jules Verne There’s nothing more Adventure Novel than three down-on-their-luck Americans prospecting for gold in the unsettled mountains of Mexico shortly after the revolution there. Adventures are hard to come by when society is stable and peaceful—which makes the American Revolution a perfect backdrop for it. McCulley’s Mexican nobleman who dons a mask and a dashing persona to fight injustice and tyranny has had a profound influence on fiction since his first appearance in the early 20th century. $11.95. His novels are still the gold standard when it comes to stories centered on a sense of esprit de corps and the origin of the idea people with a particular set of skills should not be mistreated. Curtin, Dobbs, and Howard meet in Tampico and figure their luck can’t get any worse. Wyss’ intended his story of a shipwrecked family surviving on a remote island to be a textbook of sorts, offering lessons on subjects ranging from morality to science, often containing plenty of practical survival advice. Honestly, I don’t blame you. The main thrust here is the action and adventure part of the story with the romance playing a secondary role for a good portion of the book. Based very closely on actual historic events, this story of a physician sentenced to slavery in the Caribbean of the 17th century only to escape and become one of the most successful pirates of the time is a classic celebration of man’s ability to make his own fate, no matter the obstacles. Kipling’s story of an orphaned Irish boy who grows up more or less as a native in British India has influenced generations of storytellers. Hello Everyone! Hardcover An adventure novel or a dark tale of psychological breakdown and ennui? list created February 2nd, 2018 $14.49 Paperback $7.95. Paperback That there was a time when it wasn’t that hard to imagine secret, hidden kingdoms in the world is thrilling enough, but the story is compelling, detailing the terrors of warfare at a time when it seemed the world might just end at any moment. I have read and enjoyed all of them but somehow missed book 5.5, Touched By the Northern Lights, which I need to read. The romance in this series is "slow burn", and there is no sex in this particular novel. Frederic Henry is an American serving in the Italian Army as a paramedic; when he meets nurse Catherine Barkley he initially wants nothing more than a diversion, but slowly falls in love. Sahara, by Clive Cussler " Winter's Orbit manages the incredible feat of being the slow burn 'sad spaceboys in love' romance of your dreams, while also being a gripping political thriller. Adventure novels always assume a world based on chaos, and offer protagonists who can navigate those choppy waters to a happy ending. The bond between the men and the tension of war on the sea offer plenty of nail-biting and emotional beats in this classic novel that remains the gold standard for stories of modern-day naval exploits. Note! Flashman, by George MacDonald Fraser The Beach, by Alex Garland Paperback Sea monsters and the first steampunk submarine: it doesn’t get more adventurous than that. Humphrey has to learn to be savage and aggressive in order to survive—but it is Wolf who dominates the story, and rightfully so. The White Company, by Arthur Conan Doyle No one combines religious and philosophical concepts with a tense spy story like Kipling did. Dumas’ classic revenge story is also the ultimate adventure story, centered on a man who is wrongly imprisoned, escapes, makes a fortune, and seeks to get back at his enemies. Verne’s classic work of adventure and sci-fi isn’t exactly scientifically rigorous—at one point Captain Nemo exits his submarine and strolls about on the floor of the ocean without difficulty—but its spirit of discovery, as Nemo and companions travel to various incredible places (including the lost city of Atlantis), is unparalleled. Unwanted betrothals, assassination attempts, and a battle for the crown converge in Danielle L. Jensen's Dark Skies, a new series starter set in the universe of the YA fantasy Sarah J. Maas called "everything I look for in a fantasy novel." Although described as science fiction, Crichton himself name-checked King Solomon’s Mines as inspiration for this story. Master and Commander, by Patrick O’Brian It features four sexy, damaged Irish males, a heroine who’s lost but determined to take control of her life, and a slow-burn romance stuffed with magical dilemmas and delicious tension. Although many love stories focus on the couple finding each other and falling in love, romance doesn't end after the vows are said and rings are exchanged. Tarzan of the Apes, by Edgar Rice Burroughs The Long Ships, by Frans Gunnar Bengtsson Sovereign Sacrifice Book 4. Another absolute classic set during the Napoleonic Wars, O’Brian follows the careers of Captain Jack Aubrey and physician-slash-spy Stephen Maturin as they battle the French in progressively larger ships of the line. In reality, the spirit lives on—if only because so many fantastic adventure stories have already been written. A lost city in the jungle of Africa, a legendary diamond mine, and a heretofore unknown breed of gorilla resulting from ancient experiments all come together to challenge a team seeking to claim a fortune that has already killed a lot of people. I absolutely adore stories where the main characters don’t just fall into bed together but get to know each other and become friends first. Paperback I don't know how she's managed to write a book that's simultaneously an elegant comedy of manners, a charming slow-burn romance, and an adventure in space politics, but whatever her secret, I'm wildly envious." Set in the late Viking age in the 10th century, this surprisingly complex story can be read as a rollicking adventure following Viking Röde Orm Tostesson from his abduction and enslavement, his return home and his participation in attacks on England, at the time a fractured country in turmoil. To kill his latest target, he must join a group of mountain climbers tackling one of the most dangerous climbs in the world, figure out which one of the men is the subject of the sanction—and survive. For Zack Covington, Anna-Grace—his "Gracie"—was the one. Their relationship is troubled by war, injuries, court martials, and death itself—all told in Hemingway’s bold, signature style. One reason classic adventure stories have dried up in the modern world is the sense that there are no more mysteries out there, but Garland solves this problem by keeping things small-scale: an American backpacker is given a map to a hidden beach in Thailand, so well secluded tourists have never found it. $20.00. 714 books — 2,394 voters Slow romance. UPDATED MAY 20th 2020 Harvey slowly accepts his fate and becomes a valuable member of the crew until they finally put into port and he contacts his parents. The Mysterious Island, by Jules Verne The ensuing adventure is essentially a 19th century The Amazing Race, literally taking the reader on a madcap dash across the entire globe, while simultaneously being a commentary on the advancing pace of technology, and the changing world it was inspiring. Who hasn’t imagined what it might be like to step outside of civilization and become as one with nature as possible? $10.80 Another story of a civilized, complacent man—Humphrey van Weyden—caught in a shipwreck, London’s great achievement here is the antagonist Wolf Larsen. This no-nonsense plot is based on actual events, and established a template for the team of experts working together in grim determination, with plenty of danger, violence, and surprise betrayals for any fan of adventure stories. It's packed with humor, adventure, and a sweet, slow burn romance between a vertically challenged wizard and the most lethal vampire in town. $22.45 Slow Burn romance novels focus more on the characters and their relationship as the romance slowly builds versus the insta-love and lust variety. The story includes jousts, kidnappings, and plain old-fashioned adventure, and was thrillingly unlike anything that came before it. | $14.99. Captains Courageous, by Rudyard Kipling Scaramouche, by Rafael Sabatini The Riddle of the Sands, by Erskine Childers Ivanhoe, by Walter Scott Paperback Paperback adventure. This is on of my favorite kinds of romances, so I'm excited to share these books with you! Paperback $6.00. Kylie Scotts writing style just flows perfectly and she’s made a brilliantly entertaining rom-com.” –Blogging for the Love of Authors and Their Books “This was a slow burn that simmered until it became an all out FIRE! | $18.95. There is nothing I love more in a book than a slow-burn with fantastic banter, and this one has it in spades. There is no cliffhanger ending. As the story progresses, Christianity asserts itself, supplanting the traditional pagan religions of the Vikings, coloring and influencing everything that happens. This book, the original compilation and rewriting of the existing stories, will remind you that at their heart these are adventure stories—there are kingdoms to be carved out of the ground with your swords, there are dangers in the shadows, and there is a Holy Grail out there to be claimed. Book Reviews ‘Scavenge the Stars’ review: Tara Sim’s newest retelling is full of revenge and slow burn romance Abby Petree December 16, 2020 If you like the TV show Vikings and wish there was more Viking-related entertainment, this book is for you. Paperback Beau Geste, by Percival Christopher Wren Paperback Slow Burn in the Wilderness is book 7 of the Alaska Adventure Romance Series. Also it's a list for books that are NOT romance based - romance must be a part of the story (side-plot), but it can't be the story. $17.99. It’s packed with humor, adventure, and a sweet, slow burn romance between a reluctant fae queen and the assassin who tried to kill her. Her stories are riveting, well-told, and unforgettable. This post on kindle unlimited slow burn romance contain affiliate/referral links. Set during World War II, Monsarrat manages somehow to capture a thoroughly realistic view of the monotony and boredom of military service while spinning an exciting story of inexperienced sailors serving in the North Atlantic over the seven years of the war. Smith’s one of the most prolific and productive modern novelists, and Assegai links directly to several other of his novels. Paperback Kerbouchard’s journey takes him all over the known world at the time, and provides ample evidence that L’Amour should have stepped out of his comfort zone more often. Seeing in Humphrey the chance at a conversational partner, he makes Humphrey part of the crew. The Sea Wolf, by Jack London Learning that he might be the rightful heir, David confronts his uncle—who tricks him onto a ship, where he is knocked unconscious and taken to sea. Johnny starts off as a hard-working apprentice in Boston, and slowly grows politically an emotionally, eventually taking part in the Boston Tea Party and becoming a spy for the Sons of Liberty—and preparing to take up arms against the tyranny of the British. $6.99. $13.24 The whole trilogy, really. Ahh yes, slow-burn romances are the best!! Johnny Tremain, by Esther Hoskins Forbes Self-taught, imposingly strong, and bitterly intelligent, Wolf sees no value in existence beyond survival and sensory pleasure. Around the World in Eighty Days, by Jules Verne Verne’s famous classic has an irresistible premise: wealthy but eccentric Phineas Fogg of London makes a bet that he can travel around the world in 80 days; considering this is set in 1872, that’s quite a challenge. $9.99. | $15.95. Set in the early 19th century, it tells the story of young Leon Courtney who joins the army in the midst of an early-life crisis. So it’s a bit of a slow-burn / beginning kind of romance, but I’m very happy with how it’s turned out so far. One of the first true examples of a “historical novel” in Western literature, Ivanhoe is set in the 12th century and focuses on one of the few Saxon noble families still intact after the Norman Conquest. His novels are still the gold standard when it comes to stories centered on a sense of esprit de corps and the origin of the idea people with a particular set of skills should not be mistreated. $6.95. Editorial Reviews "The grand finale of the Dynasties: Seven Sins from Harlequin Desire, Slow Burn by Janice Maynard is a fitting end to this enjoyable continuity series...for a quick, emotionally-charged romance, Slow Burn fits the bill. Le Morte d’Arthur, by Sir Thomas Malory This is an extremely slow-burn romance. $10.95. It’s good old-fashioned gory adventure and well worth reading. Jim admires his captors, somewhat—but his adventure leads him into some very dark places. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name "Everina Maxwell is brilliant at creating atmosphere and drama. Adventurer Allan Quatermain agrees to search for a man who went missing while seeking the titular mines in exchange for a share of any treasure found, and encounters hidden kingdoms and terrible dangers—the latter being more or less a requirement of the genre. Mutiny on the Bounty, by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall Wilfred of Ivanhoe supports King Richard and is disinherited for his trouble, joining the king on the crusades. Vortex Visions Book 1. Paperback $8.95. Medieval romance and adventure from Wolfebane Publishing! In my current work-in-progress, it's a constant battle to keep the characters' love for each other at a slow burn, without letting things flare up or fizzle out. The story begins with aspiring Musketeer d’Artagnan offending legendary Musketeers Porthos, Athos, and Aramis and preparing—to their astonishment—to duel each of them in turn; when the illegal duel is interrupted by arresting soldiers, the four fight together and win the day—and that’s just the introductory chapter. Paperback Dr. Jonathan Hemlock is an art collector and mountaineer with a secret side-job as an assassin who takes contracts targeting other assassins who have killed American agents. Paperback $3.99. Paperback The other slow burn romance in this series features Mel, an immortal fae who needs to find true love to break the curse placed upon her. Buck is a dog, kidnapped from his home and forced into slavery as a sled dog. Swiss Family Robinson, by Johann David Wyss It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. | $17.00. Told from the point of view of a non-mutineer, Midshipman Roger Byam, who remains with the Bounty because there isn’t any more room on the boats Bligh and the others are forced onto, the story has everything: near-death experiences, tropical paradises, and eventual prosecution. Night Flight, by Antoine de Saint-Exupery $13.99. slowburn romance fanfiction harrypotter enemiestolovers fluff angst love hogwarts dracomalfoy friendstolovers newadult slytherin lgbt ronweasley youngadult … | $7.95. Treasure of the Sierra Madre, by B. Traven Kim, by Rudyard Kipling $9.95. You might not think of this trailblazing 1965 novel (the inspiration for the famous 1979 film) as an adventure story, but that’s exactly what it is. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, by Jules Verne There’s hardly a genre better suited for audio than romance. Paperback The Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas Moreau, Sabatini’s main character, slowly develops a sense of idealism as he makes his way through a changing world. From that premise Garland explores a universal truth: the biggest threats to any society come from within. Speaking of adventure finding you, Kipling’s 1897 novel is the story of a spoiled rich American teenager named Harvey who is washed overboard in a storm and rescued by a fishing boat. Although not as well known today as his Sherlock Holmes stories, Doyle himself preferred this adventure set during the Hundred Years War in the 14th century. The Call of the Wild, by Jack London Whether it’s in a book, film, or TV show, I just can’t seem to help myself. Every kid (and everyone who has ever been a kid) should read Treasure Island at least once, just as every kid should spend at least one summer pretending to be a pirate hunting for secret treasure. A RUNAWAY WITH A HIDDEN PAST Lydia is a scholar, but books are her downfall when she meddles in the … The family lives for a decade on the island, learning much and becoming comfortable in their new existence, and the ultimate lesson is that adventure isn’t always something that you seek out—sometimes it comes to you, unbidden. L’Amour is best known for his Westerns, but this is a departure, telling a story set in the 12th century. Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson Sharpe’s Tiger, by Bernard Cornwell Ballard If you love a good fantasy with lots of intrigue, action and a solid slow-burn romance added in, then I think you will really like Silver Ravens. Paperback So much of the DNA of this book remains threaded throughout modern fiction it’s become almost invisible. The Mark of Zorro, by Johnston McCulley The Coney Island Warriors are a street gang who find themselves stranded in enemy territory one night after a chaotic meeting of New York Gangs. Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Adventure, Coming of Age, Slow Burn Romance. King Solomon’s Mines, by H. Rider Haggard Beginning with Hornblower as a freshly-minted officer and ending with an aged Baron Hornblower appointed Admiral of the Fleet, each novel details classic adventures where Hornblower must think on his feet, risk his life, and always protect the men under his command. Cussler is probably the king of the modern adventure novel, and Sahara remains his best effort. A Malay prince whose family was killed and throne stolen by the British, Sandokan defends a group of smaller kingdoms against the British and the Dutch. The Guns of Navarone, by Alistair Maclean This sort of dual life has become a staple of many adventure stories, of course, but few have been done with such style and panache. On the downside of unbidden adventure, this is the story of David Balfour. 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