March is shaping up to be an incredible month for book lovers, with exciting new releases across fantasy, romance, thrillers, and more! Whether you’re eagerly awaiting the next installment in a beloved series or looking to discover a fresh new read, there’s something for everyone hitting shelves this month. In this post, I’ll be highlighting some of the most anticipated March book releases you won’t want to miss—so get your TBR ready and let’s dive in!
March 1st,
💘Kicking off the month with a heartwarming and hilarious romance, The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez delivers the perfect mix of humor, tension, and unexpected love. Charlotte is determined to avoid men—especially after dealing with a stalker—while Seth, a newly divorced arborist, has trust issues of his own. But when an unexpected disaster traps them together, their worst Valentine’s Day quickly takes an unpredictable turn. With witty banter, forced proximity, and undeniable chemistry, this romantic short story is perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud love stories.
March 4th,
March 4 is bringing a thrilling mix of mysteries, psychological suspense, epic fantasy, romance, and historical fiction. Whether you love unraveling dark secrets, exploring richly built worlds, or diving into gripping WWII narratives, these books deserve a spot on your TBR.
☕Tea You at the Altar by Rebecca Thorne – The Tomes & Tea series continues with Tea You at the Altar, a cozy fantasy that blends the charm of The Princess Bride with the warmth of Travis Baldree’s works. Kianthe and Reyna are finally ready to tie the knot, but their wedding plans are thrown into chaos. Between mischievous baby dragons, Kianthe’s overbearing parents, and Reyna’s unexpected entanglement in a plot to overthrow Queen Tilaine, their path to “I do” is anything but smooth. With humor, heart, and adventure, this promises to be a delightful read filled with magical mayhem.
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy – A remote island, a washed-up stranger, and secrets lurking beneath the surface— Wild Dark Shore is a hauntingly atmospheric thriller perfect for fans of slow-burning suspense. Dominic Salt and his three children are the last inhabitants of Shearwater, an isolated island near Antarctica, home to the world’s largest seed bank. As they prepare to leave, their fractured family struggles under the weight of past losses. But when a mysterious woman, Rowan, washes ashore during a violent storm, their isolation is shattered. As Rowan bonds with the Salts, she senses something is off—Dominic is hiding something, the radios are sabotaged, and a fresh grave has been dug. With a storm closing in, trust becomes a dangerous game, and survival means uncovering the truth before it’s too late.
🕵️♀️Count My Lies by Sophie Stava – Sloane Caraway is a compulsive liar—her little white lies make life more interesting. But when she pretends to be a nurse to help a distressed child at the park, one lie changes everything. Soon, she’s working as a nanny for the wealthy and seemingly perfect Lockharts. Their glamorous life draws her in, but beneath the surface, something sinister lurks. As Sloane’s web of deception grows, she realizes she’s not the only one keeping secrets—and some lies are far more dangerous than others.
🗡️The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare – In the thrilling sequel to Sword Catcher, Lin and Kel navigate a dangerous web of love, lies, and political intrigue. Kel Saren, the body double of Prince Conor, is on a mission to uncover those behind a massacre at the royal palace. His only lead lies with the Ragpicker King, a criminal mastermind who controls the underworld of Castellane. As Kel follows the trail to a dark conspiracy, he finds himself caught in a conflict involving the powerful and monstrous Artal Gremont, the man set to marry the woman he loves.
Meanwhile, Lin Caster grapples with the consequences of claiming to be the Goddess Reborn to save a friend. As the leader of her people tests her powers, Lin’s only hope to maintain her magic is to ally with the Ragpicker King. Soon, Prince Conor reappears, seeking her help to cure his father’s madness, which seems linked to a deadly ancient magic. Torn between duty, passion, and the ever-growing tensions in Castellane, Lin and Kel must make perilous choices where one wrong move could cost them everything.
🔪You Killed Me First by John Marrs – On the night of 5 November, a woman wakes up bound and gagged in the heart of a massive bonfire, moments away from being consumed by flames. How did she end up in this terrifying situation?
Eleven months earlier, Margot, a former TV star, and her friend Anna watch as the glamorous Liv and her picture-perfect family move into their neighborhood. The three women quickly form an outwardly flawless friendship, but each harbors a dangerous secret. Liv, however, senses that something is off beneath the surface.
As the tension builds and the lies between them spiral out of control, cracks begin to show in their seemingly perfect lives. With Bonfire Night approaching, the stakes grow higher—someone will be consumed by the flames, but the question remains: who will it be?
🌿One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter – In 1940s Emilia Romagna, Italy, Lili and Esti share a deep bond forged at the University of Ferrara. When Esti’s son Theo is born, their friendship grows into something as close as sisterhood. But as Mussolini’s Racial Laws label them as descendants of an “inferior” Jewish race, their lives are upended when Germany invades northern Italy and the country falls under occupation.
Esti, confident and determined, convinces Lili to flee with her first to a villa in the countryside to hide war orphans, then to a convent in Florence, where they pose as nuns and assist the Underground by forging false identification papers. When disaster strikes at the convent, Esti, severely wounded, urges Lili to take on a new, more dangerous task: to protect Theo while she cannot.
Filled with fear and uncertainty, Lili embarks on a perilous journey south, traveling through Nazi-occupied villages and bombed cities in a desperate attempt to keep Theo safe. One Good Thing is a moving story of friendship, motherhood, and survival, a testament to the power of love and the will to survive even in the darkest of times.
March 11th,
March continues to bring an exciting mix of genres, and these next two releases are perfect for fans of fantasy and sci-fi. Whether you’re looking for an epic adventure across galaxies or a sweeping romance set in a magical world, these books are sure to captivate your imagination.
🚀The Sea Eternal by Emery Robin – In the wake of Matheus Ceirran’s death, his devoted captain, Anita, has spent a year relentlessly hunting his assassins—when she isn’t entangled in a passionate affair with Queen Altagracia of Szayet, an oracle ruling a client planet. But when Anita’s search for revenge leads her into the territory of a mysterious empire, she stumbles upon a secret powerful enough to shatter the galaxy’s fragile balance.
Back in the capital, Ceirran’s heir, Otávio Julhan, grows ever stronger, consolidating power in Anita’s absence. As tensions rise and war looms on multiple fronts, Anita is caught between duty, desire, and a new threat that could upend everything she knows.
With empires on the brink and history waiting to be rewritten, this sweeping tale of myth, power, and love will determine the fate of worlds.
💫Blood Beneath the Snow by Alexandra Kennington – A heart-pounding romantasy following a rebellious princess who must compete to the death against her siblings for the crown to ensure justice, while fighting her feelings for her country’s most powerful enemy by debut author Alexandra Kennington.
Revna is no stranger to struggle. As the only member of the royal family without a magical ability, she is seen as an embarrassing mistake to her kingdom and a blight on her family tree. Luckily, Revna has found family in other outcasts in her kingdom. But when her two closest friends’ lives are put in danger, she is determined to save them by any means necessary, no matter the cost. The Bloodshed Trials—a competition where the last sibling in the royal family standing takes the throne—might just be the ultimate price.
Revna turns down her arranged marriage and commits to competing for the throne only to be kidnapped by the mysterious and terrifyingly powerful Hellbringer, the general of her country’s greatest enemy. He has the ability to rend souls with the flick of his wrist and is every inch as intimidating as the war stories say he is. But Revna wonders if there may be some humanity left in him—especially when he reveals there are other parties who want her on the throne for their own furtive reasons.
March 18th,
March isn’t just about fantasy and thrillers—this month also brings chilling horror tales that blend science fiction, history, and the supernatural. If you love unsettling atmospheres, terrifying creatures, and stories that push the boundaries of reality, these books are perfect additions to your TBR.
👾The Third Rule of Time Travel by Philip Fracassi – Beth Darlow has unlocked time travel—but with strict rules: travelers can only observe, only within their lifetime, and only for ninety seconds. No exceptions.
After her husband’s sudden death, Beth is left to raise their daughter and continue their work, all while under pressure from a ruthless CEO. But when her own timeline starts to shift, she realizes that merely watching the past may have consequences.
As reality unravels, Beth must untangle the mysteries of time—before she loses everything.
🦇The Buffalo Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones – In 1912, a Lutheran pastor’s hidden diary reveals a haunting tale of blood and justice on the Blackfeet reservation. Within its pages are transcribed confessions from Good Stab, a Blackfeet man who claims to be a vampire, seeking retribution for the 217 Blackfeet left dead in the snow.
As the chilling story unfolds, vengeance and the supernatural intertwine in this gripping historical horror novel from master storyteller Stephen Graham Jones.
March 25th,
Ending the month with two highly anticipated releases, March 25 offers a mix of humor-infused sci-fi fantasy and a dark, gothic historical horror with vampires. These books promise to deliver both laughter and chills, making them perfect for readers who love a blend of adventure and eerie atmosphere.
🌟When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi – In this darkly comedic tale, the moon is suddenly replaced by a giant wheel of cheese with the same mass, throwing the world into chaos. As the lunar cycle progresses, from new moon to a dramatic solar eclipse, a diverse cast of characters—scientists, billionaires, schoolkids, preachers, and more—grapple with the bizarre new reality of living under a cheese moon. From the bestselling author of Starter Villain, this is a serious exploration of an utterly absurd scenario.
🦇Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna Van Veen – “I’m in your blood, and you are in mine…”
The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy’s twin sister Sarah is unwell. She refuses to eat, mumbles nonsensically, and is increasingly obsessed with a centuries-old corpse recently discovered on her husband’s grand estate. The doctor has diagnosed her with temporary insanity caused by a fever of the brain. To protect her twin from a terrible fate in a lunatic asylum, Lucy must unravel the mystery surrounding her sister’s condition, but it’s clear her twin is hiding something. Then again, Lucy is harboring secrets of her own, too.
Then, the worst happens. Sarah’s behavior takes a turn for the strange. She becomes angry… and hungry.
Lucy soon comes to suspect that something is trying to possess her beloved sister. Or is it madness? As Sarah changes before her very eyes, Lucy must reckon with the dark, monstrous truth, or risk losing her forever.
As March brings a fresh batch of exciting new releases, it’s clear that this month is packed with stories to captivate, thrill, and even chill you. From a wealthy family hiding dark secrets to heart-pounding psychological twists and supernatural horrors, these books are ready to whisk you away to new worlds. Whether you’re seeking laughter, suspense, or a dark gothic journey, March’s lineup will keep your reading list busy.
So, which March release are you most excited about? Let me know in the comments below! And don’t forget to check back soon for more book recommendations and upcoming releases. Happy reading!
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