Top new action-adventure books in March 2023
Last updated:
March 31, 2023
March 2023 featuring new releases by David Baldacci, Harlan Coben, Sarah J. Maas, Loreth Anne White, Marie Lu, Anne Bishop, Colleen Oakley, James Patterson, Brendan DuBois, Rina Kent, Alex Finlay and many more.
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True Blue by David Baldacci
Mason “Mace” Perry was a maverick cop on the D.C. police force until she was kidnapped and framed for a crime. She lost everything—her career, her liberty—and spent two years in prison. Now back on the outside, Mace is trying to rebuild her life and track down the people who set her up...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · crime · espionage · female-mc · fiction · killer · law-enforcement -
![I Will Find You by Harlan Coben]()
I Will Find You by Harlan Coben
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive, and must break out of prison to find out the truth in #1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben’s latest breathtaking thriller.David and Cheryl Burroughs were living the dream life when tragedy struck. Now, five years after that terrible night, Cheryl is remarried...action-adventure · adult · book · contemporary · crime · family · fiction · murder · mystery · prison -
![A Court of Frost and Starlight [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas]()
A Court of Frost and Starlight [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
A tender addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin and upcoming audiobooks.Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything...romance · fantasy · audiobook · fae · magic · paranormal · fiction · new-adult · friendship · steamy -
![The Maid's Diary by Loreth Anne White]()
The Maid's Diary by Loreth Anne White
Kit Darling is a maid with a snooping problem. She’s the “invisible girl,” compelled to poke into her wealthy clients’ closely guarded lives. It’s a harmless hobby until Kit sees something she can’t unsee in the home of her brand-new clients: a secret so dark it could destroy the privileged couple expecting their first child. This makes Kit dangerous to the couple...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · drama · female-mc · fiction · heist -
![Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu]()
Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu
This smoldering enemies-to-lovers novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu puts a superstar global phenomenon and a hotshot young spy on a collision course with danger – and Cupid’s arrow – in an electric new series perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Ally Carter.Meet Winter Young – International pop sensation, with a voice like velvet and looks that could kill...romance · young-adult · contemporary · mystery · fantasy · fiction · audiobook · espionage · action-adventure · new-adult -
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![The Queen’s Price by Anne Bishop]()
The Queen’s Price by Anne Bishop
Enter the dark and sensual realms of the Black Jewels in this sweeping story in the New York Times bestselling fantasy saga of three young women who must navigate life within the powerful SaDiablo family--and come to terms with Witch, the Queen who is still the heart and will of that family. The Queen's price is to stand against what you know is wrong... -
![The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley]()
The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley
Twenty-one-year-old Tanner Quimby needs a place to live. Preferably one where she can continue sitting around in sweatpants and playing video games nineteen hours a day. Since she has no credit or money to speak of, her options are limited, so when an opportunity to work as a live-in caregiver for an elderly woman falls into her lap, she takes it.One slip on the rug...action-adventure · adult · aging · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · family · female-mc · fiction -
![Countdown by James Patterson, Brendan DuBois]()
Countdown by James Patterson, Brendan DuBois
5 days to save the world, 4 days to save her family. . . James Patterson’s most terrifying time-bomb of a thriller since The President Is Missing. Agent Amy Cornwall excels at working from the shadows—until a botched field operation reveals dark dealings between her bosses and an informant. And a hidden plot by a terrorist genius that could kill thousands of Americans...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · espionage · female-mc · fiction · male-mc -
![Lies of My Monster by Rina Kent]()
Lies of My Monster by Rina Kent
From the USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new dark mafia romance.In our brutal world, there’s no such thing as the truth.Lies overflow until they become a reality.But I’m determined to uncover what happened to my family.One problem, though. My monster, Kirill.We are not the same anymore.It’s become hard to trust one another.But it’s downright impossible to stay away from each other...action-adventure · adult · age-gap · alpha-mc · angst · audiobook · bodyguard · book · contemporary · crime -
![What Have We Done by Alex Finlay]()
What Have We Done by Alex Finlay
In this “top-notch mystery thriller” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) from Alex Finlay, What Have We Done is a tale about the lives we leave behind and the secrets we carry with us forever.A stay-at-home mom with a past.A has-been rock star with a habit.A reality TV producer with a debt.Three disparate lives.One deadly secret...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · coming-of-age · contemporary · crime · dark · fiction · friendship -
![The White Forest Killings by Simon McCleave]()
The White Forest Killings by Simon McCleave
A dangerous Islamic terrorist. A safe house in the middle of Snowdonia...action-adventure · adult · book · crime · espionage · female-mc · fiction · justice · kidnapping · law-enforcement -
![New Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton, Pamela Cox]()
New Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton, Pamela Cox
Darrell has left, and Felicity is head of the third form. What a lot she has had to deal with - June and new girl Freddie playing tricks continually, the sickly Bonnie shadowing her, and the stuck-up Amy, who has a strange family secret... -
![Storm of Bells by Robert Thier]()
Storm of Bells by Robert Thier
Never do what you're told, never boil your own head in vinegar and, most important of all, never ever marry a man-those have always been Lilly Linton's principles for a happy, carefree life. So, how the heck did she end up engaged to multinational industrial magnate Rikkard Ambrose?Right now she's too happy to care... -
![The Taken One by Brittney Sahin]()
The Taken One by Brittney Sahin
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin comes a thrilling new standalone second-chance romantic suspense featuring a grumpy wounded warrior and the sunshine-to-his-gloomy-skies he never got over. When Tessa finds herself in a foreign country with no clue how she got there, it’s just her luck that the only person who can help her . . . is the same man who once broke her heart... -
![Off the Map by Trish Doller]()
Off the Map by Trish Doller
On the road to love, you don't need a GPS... Carla Black’s life motto is “here for a good time, not for a long time.” She’s been travelling the world on her own in her vintage Jeep Wrangler for nearly a decade, stopping only long enough to replenish her adventure fund. She doesn’t do love and she doesn’t ever go home.Eamon Sullivan is a modern-day cartographer who creates digital maps... -
![Smolder by Laurell K. Hamilton]()
Smolder by Laurell K. Hamilton
The wedding of the century between vampire hunter Anita Blake and the vampire king of America Jean-Claude is almost here, but an ancient evil arrives in St. Louis and even Jean-Claude’s unmatched power isn’t enough to save them. Only with the return of a lost love can they hope to combat the monster and save their loved ones and every vampire in the country from being consumed by darkness...action-adventure · adult · book · fiction · found-family · lgbtq · paranormal · shapeshifters · steamy · urban -
![Crath by Laurann Dohner]()
Crath by Laurann Dohner
Since being betrayed by her home planet, Kelsey Bowen has been sold at auction as a human incubator. Until she’s rescued by a feline alien who claims to want to marry her. He’s got to be crazy, right?Since joining the crew of The Vorge , Tryleskian male Crath Vellar wants what his family has—a human life-lock...romance · sci-fi · aliens · fantasy · alpha-mc · kidnapping · female-mc · shapeshifters · space · steamy -
![Standing Dead by Margaret Mizushima]()
Standing Dead by Margaret Mizushima
Deputy Mattie Cobb and her sister, Julia, travel to Mexico to visit their mother, but when they arrive, they discover that she and her husband have vanished without a trace. Back in Timber Creek, Mattie finds a chilling note on her front door telling her to look for “him” among the standing dead up in the high country...action-adventure · adult · animals · audiobook · book · contemporary · dog · dogs · family · fiction -
![A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn]()
A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn
Veronica must find and stop a devious killer when a group of old friends is targeted for death in this new adventure from the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn.Veronica’s natural-historian beau, Stoker, has been away in Bavaria for months and their relationship is at an impasse...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · cozy · female-mc · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · industrial-era -
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![Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea by P.G. Rama Rao]()
Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea by P.G. Rama Rao
1. A Celebrated Writer 2. A Brief Life-Sketch 3. The Making of a Writer 4. Hemingway’s Literary Credo The Aesthetics of Truthful Writing Things Not Immediately Discernible Trying for Something beyond Attainment 5...action-adventure · adult · book · classics · fiction · historical-fiction · literary · literary-fiction · outdoors · philosophy -
![The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker]()
The Tree and the River by Aaron Becker
In an alternate past—or possible future—a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, bearing silent witness to the flow of time and change. A family farms the fertile valley. Soon, a village sprouts, and not long after, a town. Residents learn to harness the water, the wind, and the animals in order to survive and thrive...outdoors · children-books · fiction · fantasy · historical · dystopia · children · survival · middle-grade · earth -
![Beast Three Six by Jason Kasper]()
Beast Three Six by Jason Kasper
David Rivers is used to his targets being chosen by the CIA.But this time, the target has chosen him.When a senator’s daughter is kidnapped in Benghazi, a Filipino terrorist named Khalil Noureddin claims responsibility and demands to negotiate with only one man: the leader of a CIA team that tried and failed to kill him over a year ago.David remembers the failure all too clearly...action-adventure · adult · assassinations · book · conspiracies · espionage · fiction · military · mlm · political-intrigue -
![Cruel Beauty by Dana Isaly]()
Cruel Beauty by Dana Isaly
IzabelaGrowing up as the eldest child of Scarlet Dulca and The Triad, there were rules I learned to live my life by.The family comes first. Don’t show your weaknesses. Take what you want.Yet, I can’t have the one thing I want most—my dads’ right-hand man. He’s twice my age and off limits.But when my bodyguard retires, I see an opportunity and snatch it, putting Niko’s name up for consideration...age-gap · organized-crime · steamy · contemporary · alpha-mc · torture · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · forced-proximity -
![The Protector by Susan Stoker]()
The Protector by Susan Stoker
From New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker comes a sizzling suspense about the romance that blossoms between two strangers during a snowstorm and the stalker who threatens them both.Riggs “Chappy” Chapman didn’t expect to be disrupted at his remote cabin in the woods...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · billionaire · book · contemporary · dark · fiction · forced-proximity · military -
![The Playlist by Morgan Elizabeth]()
The Playlist by Morgan Elizabeth
When Zoe’s best friend shows her the box of dreams they put together as kids, she would never have foreseen herself dumping Mr. Perfectly Fine and quitting her draining job. But when she looks in that box and realizes her life isn’t even close to where she envisioned she’d be when she was ten, she panics and implodes everything she knows... -
![The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles]()
The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles
Bridgerton meets Poldark in this sweeping LGBTQIA+ Regency romance from award-winning author KJ CharlesAbandoned by his father as a small child, Sir Gareth Inglis has grown up prickly, cold, and well-used to disappointment. Even so, he longs for a connection, falling headfirst into a passionate anonymous affair that's over almost as quickly as it began...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · cozy · crime · enemies-to-lovers · family · fiction · found-family -
![The Close by Jane Casey]()
The Close by Jane Casey
At first glance, Jellicoe Close seems to be a perfect suburban street – well-kept houses with pristine lawns, neighbours chatting over garden fences, children playing together.But there are dark secrets behind the neat front doors, hidden dangers that include a ruthless criminal who will stop at nothing.It’s up to DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent to uncover the truth...action-adventure · adult · amateur-sleuth · animals · audiobook · book · contemporary · cozy · crime · female-mc -
![Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Anthology by Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, Kelley Armstrong]()
Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Anthology by Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, Kelley Armstrong
Danger. Evil. Death. Heroes can face it all, but they cannot do it alone.Throughout history, creatures both big and small have stood alongside heroes and helped them through trying times, whether on the battlefield or in their laps. In these brand-new stories, sixteen bestselling authors regale us with adventures of animal companions and how they often are the ones rescuing the rescuer... -
![Strings by Bea Paige, Shaun Grindell, Rachael Beresford]()
Strings by Bea Paige, Shaun Grindell, Rachael Beresford
With Ivan, I found acceptance. With Anton, home in the dark. With Erik, I fear my undoing....Erik Hadley is a gifted violinist with a dark past and an even more troubled soul. His only place of safety, a glass room built to protect others from his violent outbursts. But it's nothing more than a prison, and I have every intention of setting him free.It won't be easy...abuse · action-adventure · adult · book · contemporary · dark · disability · fiction · found-family · gothic -
![A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen]()
A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen
One of Us is Lying meets A Deadly Education in this fantasy thriller that follows six teenage wizards as they fight to make it home alive after a malfunctioning spell leaves them stranded in the wilderness.Ren Monroe has spent four years proving she’s one of the best wizards in her generation...fantasy · young-adult · mystery · magic · fiction · audiobook · survival · dragons · action-adventure · dark-academia -
![The Prodigal by Kristy Marie]()
The Prodigal by Kristy Marie
The Prodigal is a steamy, frenemies to lovers, forbidden romance full of delicious angst and heart-wrenching revelations.Arrogant.Indifferent.Uncompromising.Remington Potter was a sarcastic jerk with a body of an avenging angel. He screamed good times and bad decisions.But that’s not what made us friends.His saving me that one night did—even if he denied it.Remington Potter was my antihero...abuse · action-adventure · adult · angst · anti-hero · book · cheerful-mc · contemporary · corruption · crime -
![Sneak Peek for Witch King by Martha Wells]()
Sneak Peek for Witch King by Martha Wells
From the breakout SFF superstar author of Murderbot comes a remarkable story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose. Download a FREE sneak peek today!"I didn't know you were a... demon.""You idiot. I'm the demon."Kai's having a long day in Martha Wells' WITCH KING... -
![1005 Alamo Way by Cee Bowerman]()
1005 Alamo Way by Cee Bowerman
Motherhood has been a journey for Brighten Duke, one she wasn’t expecting, but has enjoyed with her entire heart and soul. But there’s one thing hanging over her head that she’s not quite ready to face. A lie she told along with her best friend six years ago is about to be revealed, and she’s going to have to deal with the consequences of her actions right along with him...romance · contemporary · steamy · small-town · fiction · betrayal · biker · family · action-adventure · book -
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![Forest of Foes by Matthew Harffy]()
Forest of Foes by Matthew Harffy
Beobrand finds himself caught between the perilous intrigues of royalty and the Church in this latest thrilling Bernicia Chronicles adventure. AD 652. Beobrand has been ordered to lead a group of pilgrims to the holy city of Rome. Chief among them is Wilfrid, a novice of the Church with some surprisingly important connections... -
![The Husky and His White Cat Shizun #1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat, 肉包不吃肉]()
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun #1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat, 肉包不吃肉
言简意赅的文案：我本欲抱师兄归，岂料抱走了……师尊？王八攻x霸王受啰里啰嗦的文案：墨燃觉得自己拜楚晚宁为师就是个错误。他的师尊实在太像猫，而他则像一只摇头摆尾的傻狗。狗和猫是有生殖隔离的，傻狗原本并不想向那只猫伸出他毛茸茸的爪子。他原本觉得啊，狗就应该和狗在一起，比如他的师兄，漂亮温驯，像一只可爱的狐狸犬，他们俩在一起一定很般配。可是死过去又活过来，活了两辈子，他最后叼回窝里的，都是那个最初他根本瞧不上眼的，雪白的猫咪师尊。蠢到爆表哈士奇攻x傲娇暴躁大白猫受Ps.1.这是个渣攻重生之后,试图从良的故事。架空修真文，不必细考。2.从良不是那么容易的，路漫漫其修远兮，此君将上下而求索。求索过程中难免依然犯错，犯浑。请各位小姐姐包涵。3.攻受的三观不代表作者的三观，喷人物可以，不要喷作者呀~4.攻死蠢且变态，精分且人渣，重生之后，虽有改变，但过程缓慢，不能忍受的请点叉！点叉！！！！！5...21st-century · abuse · action-adventure · adult · age-gap · ancient-china · ancient-civilization · book · coming-of-age · dark -
![The Little Venice Bookshop by Rebecca Raisin]()
The Little Venice Bookshop by Rebecca Raisin
When Luna loses her beloved mother, she’s bereft: her mother was her only family, and without her Luna feels rootless. Then the chance discovery of a collection of letters in her mother’s belongings sends her on an unexpected journey...europe · south-europe · italy · urban · romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · mystery · action-adventure -
![A Hero in Hiding by Alice Winters]()
A Hero in Hiding by Alice Winters
My days are filled with perusing August’s sexy body, reading, and petting my villain cat.Or they should be.Of course I can’t just kick back and let the world burn around me because August “cares” about people and while I really… don’t, the idea of my one true love waltzing off into danger has me chasing after him, flinging bad guys as far as I can with my telekinesis...action-adventure · adult · book · contemporary · family · fiction · found-family · friendship · humor · lgbtq -
![Crossing the Line by Jessica Prince]()
Crossing the Line by Jessica Prince
Some lines are meant to be crossed.Trent Montgomery knew all about loyalty and responsibility. Tracking down his friend’s long-lost sister and making sure she was safe was just another job, a favor from someone he cared about. He wasn’t supposed to get attached. But when he started to fall for the woman who had been hiding from the world, things got a lot more complicated than he ever expected...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · betrayal · bodyguard · book · contemporary · female-mc · fiction · friends-to-lovers -
![The Jump by Brittney Morris]()
The Jump by Brittney Morris
From the acclaimed author of SLAY and The Cost of Knowing comes an action-driven, high-octane novel about a group of working-class teens in Seattle who join a dangerous scavenger hunt with a prize that can save their families and community.Influence is power. Power creates change. And change is exactly what Team Jericho needs...north-america · usa · washington · urban · young-adult · contemporary · mystery · action-adventure · audiobook · fiction -
![Hamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna Alkaf]()
Hamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna Alkaf
A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, Hanna Alkaf.Courage is the strongest magic there is.On Hamra's thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand to run in the Langkawi jungle that looms behind her home.No one has remembered her special day...middle-grade · fantasy · retellings · magical-realism · action-adventure · myths · children-books · children · asian-mc · magic
![A Court of Frost and Starlight [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/64edf8fa5afb456a7e1e95af.jpg)
