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Kresley Cole

Kresley Cole Reading Order

8 series · 47 books

FantasyRomanceYoung Adult

Kresley Cole is a bestselling author who blends paranormal fantasy with romance across multiple interconnected series. Her works, including the darkly atmospheric Immortals After Dark and the supernatural Arcana Chronicles, have earned her widespread recognition on the New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists, with translations in over eighteen languages. Drawing on her background as both a competitive athlete and English graduate student, Cole crafts intricate worldbuilding and complex characters that span young adult and adult fantasy romance genres.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2016)

Start this series with Playing Easy to Get

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Playing Easy to Get
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Blood Red Kiss
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Arcana Chronicles Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2012–2023)

Start with Poison Princess, the first of 7 books in the Arcana Chronicles series.

Start this series with Poison Princess

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Poison Princess
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Endless Knight
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Dead of Winter
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Arcana Rising
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Day Zero
6
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The Dark Calling
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
From the Grave
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Game Maker Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with The Professional and read in order.

Start this series with The Professional

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The Professional
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Master
3
Cover of The Player

Immortals After Dark Series

Ongoing

24 books (2006–2025)

Start with A Hunger Like No Other, the first of 23 books in the Immortals After Dark series.

Start this series with A Hunger Like No Other

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A Hunger Like No Other
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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No Rest for the Wicked
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Warlord Wants Forever
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Warlord Wants Forever / Blood Red Kiss
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Dark Desires After Dusk
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Dark Needs at Night's Edge
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Deep Kiss of Winter(With: Gena Showalter)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Kiss of a Demon King
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Demon from the Dark
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Pleasure of a Dark Prince
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Dreams of a Dark Warrior
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Lothaire
14
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Shadow's Claim
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
The Brothers Wroth
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of MacRieve
17
18
Cover of Dark Skye
19
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Sweet Ruin / Dark Heart
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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Shadow's Seduction
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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Wicked Abyss
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
23
The Witch Queen of Halloween
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
Shadow's Heart
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Immortals Untold Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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1

MacCarrick Brothers Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2007)

Start with If You Dare and read in order.

Start this series with If You Dare

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1
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2
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If You Deceive
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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If You Desire
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sutherland Brothers Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2004)

Start with The Captain of All Pleasures and read in order.

Start this series with The Captain of All Pleasures

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1
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The Captain of All Pleasures
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Price of Pleasure
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Viking Underground Series

Complete

5 books (2002–2009)

Start with The Hunted(By: Jaid Black,J.W. McKenna), the first of 5 books in the Viking Underground series.

Start this series with The Hunted(By: Jaid Black,J.W. McKenna)

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The Hunted(By: Jaid Black,J.W. McKenna)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down(By: Sherrilyn Kenyon,Jaid Black,Melanie George)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Deep, Dark & Dangerous(By: Jaid Black)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Playing Easy to Get(With: Sherrilyn Kenyon,Jaid Black)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Besieged(By: Jaid Black)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kresley Cole written?
Kresley Cole has written 47 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Kresley Cole series?
Here are the first books in Kresley Cole's series: Anthologies: Playing Easy to Get; Arcana Chronicles: Poison Princess; Game Maker: The Professional; Immortals After Dark: A Hunger Like No Other; MacCarrick Brothers: If You Dare.
What order should I read Kresley Cole's books?
We recommend reading Kresley Cole's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Kresley Cole still writing new books?
Yes, Kresley Cole has 1 ongoing series: Immortals After Dark.

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