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Laura Kaye Reading Order

13 series Β· 47 books

Laura Kaye is an American romance and thriller author known for blending suspense with emotional depth across multiple interconnected series. Her prolific career spans contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and darker psychological themes, with the Hard Ink series standing out as a fan-favorite exploration of wounded characters finding connection. Publishing over forty books between 2011 and 2021, Kaye has established herself as a versatile storyteller capable of crafting both intimate character studies and high-stakes narratives that appeal to readers seeking romance layered with genuine tension.

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Activity Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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Hearts & Ink Coloring Book

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2019)

Laura Kaye's anthology series comprises three complete collections published between 2015 and 2019, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. Read these books in publication order beginning with Skip to the Good Part 3, followed by Sweet & Sexy and 1001 Dark Nights: Compilation Sixteen, concluding with Love, Loyalty & Mayhem.

Start with Skip to the Good Part 3 and read in order.

Start this series with Skip to the Good Part 3

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Skip to the Good Part 3
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1001 Dark Nights: Compilation Sixteen
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Love, Loyalty & Mayhem

Blasphemy Series

Complete

6 books (2016–2018)

The Blasphemy series by Laura Kaye consists of six complete books published between 2016 and 2018, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Bound to Submit and continuing through Hard to Serve, Eyes on You, Mastering Her Senses, Theirs to Take, and concluding with On His Knees. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected storylines.

Start with Bound to Submit, the first of 6 books in the Blasphemy series.

Hard Ink Series

Complete

8 books (2013–2016)

Laura Kaye's Hard Ink series consists of eight complete books published between 2013 and 2016, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hard as It Gets and concluding with Hard Ever After. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching narrative and character development throughout the collection.

Start with Hard as It Gets, the first of 8 books in the Hard Ink series.

Hearts In Darkness Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2016)

Laura Kaye's Hearts in Darkness series consists of three complete books published between 2011 and 2016, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Hearts in Darkness, followed by Forever in the Light, and concluding with Love in the Light. This series offers a connected narrative that unfolds across all three installments.

Start with Hearts in Darkness and read in order.

Start this series with Hearts in Darkness

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Forever in the Light
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Hearts Of The Anemoi Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2014)

The Hearts of the Anemoi series by Laura Kaye consists of four complete contemporary romance novels published between 2011 and 2014. Each book follows the story of a different member of a group of interconnected characters, and they should be read in publication order beginning with North of Need, followed by West of Want, South of Surrender, and East of Ecstasy. The series combines elements of mystery and thriller with romance as it unfolds across its four installments.

Start with North of Need, the first of 4 books in the Hearts Of The Anemoi series.

Heroes Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2012)

Laura Kaye's Heroes series comprises two standalone romantic thrillers published in 2012. The complete two-book series should be read in publication order, beginning with Her Forbidden Hero followed by One Night with a Hero. Each entry blends mystery and romance elements, offering readers contained stories that work best when experienced sequentially.

Start with Her Forbidden Hero and read in order.

Start this series with Her Forbidden Hero

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One Night with a Hero

Raven Riders Series

Complete

4 books (2016–2018)

The Raven Riders series is a four-book romantic thriller series by Laura Kaye published between 2016 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Ride Hard and continuing through Ride Rough, Ride Wild, and Ride Dirty. This finished series combines elements of mystery, thriller, and romance genres throughout its interconnected narrative.

Start with Ride Hard, the first of 4 books in the Raven Riders series.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2016)

Laura Kaye's two standalone novels span from 2011 to 2016, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. While each book stands alone, reading them in publication orderβ€”beginning with Forever Freed followed by America's First Daughterβ€”provides the best experience. This complete series offers two independent stories for readers seeking character-driven narratives within the thriller and romance genres.

Start with Forever Freed and read in order.

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America's First Daughter

Vampire Warrior Kings Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2013)

The Vampire Warrior Kings series by Laura Kaye is a complete three-book collection published between 2012 and 2013, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The books should be read in publication order: In the Service of the King, Seduced by the Vampire King, and Taken by the Vampire King. This trilogy follows a connected narrative that unfolds across all three installments.

Start with In the Service of the King and read in order.

Start this series with In the Service of the King

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In the Service of the King
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Seduced by the Vampire King
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Taken by the Vampire King

Warrior Fight Club Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2018–2021)

The Warrior Fight Club series consists of four books published between 2018 and 2021, blending mystery and romance elements. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with Fighting for Everything and continuing through Fighting for What's His, Worth Fighting For, and Fighting the Fire. The series appears to be complete as no new entries have been released since 2021.

Start with Fighting for Everything, the first of 4 books in the Warrior Fight Club series.

Start this series with Fighting for Everything

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Fighting for Everything
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Fighting for What's His
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Wedding Dare Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2014)

The Wedding Dare series is a completed five-book romance collection published in 2014, featuring interconnected stories centered around weddings and romantic dares. Written by multiple authors including Laura Kaye, Tessa Bailey, Samanthe Beck, Diane Alberts, and Katee Robert, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Baiting the Maid of Honor. Each book stands alone while contributing to the larger romantic narrative woven throughout the series.

Start with Baiting the Maid of Honor(By: Tessa Bailey), the first of 5 books in the Wedding Dare series.

Start this series with Baiting the Maid of Honor(By: Tessa Bailey)

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Baiting the Maid of Honor(By: Tessa Bailey)
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Best Man with Benefits(By: Samanthe Beck)
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Falling for the Groomsman(By: Diane Alberts)
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Seducing the Bridesmaid(By: Katee Robert)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Laura Kaye written?
Laura Kaye has written 47 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Laura Kaye series?
Here are the first books in Laura Kaye's series: Anthologies: Skip to the Good Part 3; Blasphemy: Bound to Submit; Hard Ink: Hard as It Gets; Hearts In Darkness: Hearts in Darkness; Hearts Of The Anemoi: North of Need.
What order should I read Laura Kaye's books?
We recommend reading Laura Kaye's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Laura Kaye's series complete?
Laura Kaye has 12 completed series.

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