Lilith Saintcrow Reading Order

1 book (2025–2025)

1 book (2018–2018)

8 books (2007–2019)

Lilith Saintcrow edited eight complete fantasy and paranormal anthology collections published between 2007 and 2019, with contributors spanning multiple genres including romance, young adult, and action-adventure fiction. These standalone collections should be read in publication order, beginning with My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon and concluding with Wonderland. Each volume features short stories from various authors exploring themes of the supernatural, romance, and speculative fiction.

Start with My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dark and Stormy Knights 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Death's Excellent Vacation 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Chicks Kick Butt 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Those Who Fight Monsters 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Mammoth Book of Ghost Stories by Women 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Wonderland 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2012–2018)

The Bannon & Clare series is a five-book fantasy romance sequence completed between 2012 and 2018. Begin with The Damnation Affair and continue in publication order through The Ripper Affair, concluding with the final book Bannon & Clare. The series blends fantasy, romance, and adventure across its interconnected storylines and should be read sequentially to follow the narrative arc.

Start with The Damnation Affair, the first of 5 books in the Bannon & Clare series.

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1	The Damnation Affair 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Iron Wyrm Affair 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Red Plague Affair 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Ripper Affair 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Bannon & Clare 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2024)

Black Land's Bane is an ongoing dark fantasy romance series by Lilith Saintcrow comprising two books published in 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Flame in the North followed by The Fall of Waterstone, with more installments expected to continue the story.

Start with A Flame in the North and read in order.

5 books (2006–2008)

The Dante Valentine series consists of five urban fantasy novels published between 2006 and 2008, following a complete story arc that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Dead Man Rising and concluding with To Hell and Back, this paranormal romance series blends dark fantasy, action, and romance elements across its full span. The books were released relatively close together during the author's peak productivity with the character, creating a tightly connected narrative. Readers seeking an immersive supernatural story with romantic undertones will find this series offers a substantial but finite reading experience.

Start with Dead Man Rising, the first of 5 books in the Dante Valentine series.

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1	Dead Man Rising 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Working for the Devil 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Saint City Sinners 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Devil's Right Hand 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	To Hell and Back 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2023–2023)

Dead God's Heart is a two-book fantasy romance series by Lilith Saintcrow, with both volumes published in 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Spring's Arcana followed by The Salt-Black Tree. This duology combines elements of fantasy and romance with literary depth.

Start with Spring's Arcana and read in order.

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1	Spring's Arcana 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Salt-Black Tree 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2016)

The Gallow and Ragged series is a complete three-book fantasy romance saga by Lilith Saintcrow, published between 2015 and 2016. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Trailer Park Fae, followed by Roadside Magic, and concluding with Wasteland King. This interconnected series blends fantasy worldbuilding with romantic elements and action-driven storytelling across its full arc.

Start with Trailer Park Fae and read in order.

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1	Trailer Park Fae 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Roadside Magic 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wasteland King 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2021–2022)

The Ghost Squad series by Lilith Saintcrow contains two books published between 2021 and 2022. This fantasy action series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Damage followed by Duty. The duology blends supernatural elements with adventure across its two installments.

Start with Damage and read in order.

2 books (2024–2025)

Hell's Acre is an ongoing fantasy romance series by Lilith Saintcrow comprising two books published between 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hell's Acre followed by Rook's Rose, with additional installments planned.

Start with Hell's Acre and read in order.

3 books (2021–2021)

Lilith Saintcrow's Hood series consists of three fantasy-romance novels published in 2021. Read the books in publication order beginning with Hood: Season One, followed by Hood: Season Three, then Hood: Season Two. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Hood: Season One and read in order.

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1	Hood: Season One 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hood: Season Three 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hood: Season Two 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2019–2022)

Lilith Saintcrow's Hostage of Empire is a three-book fantasy series published between 2019 and 2022. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Throne of the Five Winds, followed by The Poison Prince, and concluding with The Bloody Throne. This series blends fantasy worldbuilding with romance and action-driven narrative elements.

Start with The Throne of the Five Winds and read in order.

6 books (2008–2011)

The Jill Kismet series is a six-book urban fantasy sequence completed between 2008 and 2011. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Hunter's Prayer and continuing through Night Shift, Flesh Circus, Redemption Alley, Heaven's Spite, and concluding with Angel Town. The series blends action, fantasy, and romance elements across its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Hunter's Prayer, the first of 6 books in the Jill Kismet series.

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1	Hunter's Prayer 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Night Shift 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Flesh Circus 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Redemption Alley 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Heaven's Spite 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Angel Town 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

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1	The Quill and the Crow 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2017–2019)

Lilith Saintcrow's Roadtrip Z is a four-book fantasy series completed between 2017 and 2019. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Cotton Crossing and continuing through In the Ruins, Pocalypse Road, and Atlanta Bound. This finished series blends action, adventure, and romance elements across its full arc.

Start with Cotton Crossing, the first of 4 books in the Roadtrip Z series.

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1	Cotton Crossing 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	In the Ruins 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Pocalypse Road 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Atlanta Bound 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2011–2012)

Lilith Saintcrow's Romances of Arquitaine is a two-book fantasy romance series published between 2011 and 2012. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Hedgewitch Queen followed by The Bandit King. This finished series blends fantasy worldbuilding with romantic elements and adventure throughout its narrative arc.

Start with The Hedgewitch Queen and read in order.

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1	The Hedgewitch Queen 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Bandit King 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2008–2008)

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1	Selene 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2011–2018)

Lilith Saintcrow's Short Stories/Novellas series consists of four complete entries published between 2011 and 2018, spanning fantasy, romance, and literary fiction across multiple genres. The four books—Unfallen, Squirrel Terror, Pack, and Beast of Wonder—should be read in publication order. This finished series offers standalone and interconnected shorter works that showcase Saintcrow's versatility as a writer across different narrative formats and storytelling styles.

Start with Unfallen, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	Unfallen 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Squirrel Terror 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Pack 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Beast of Wonder 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2005–2005)

Lilith Saintcrow's Society series comprises two books published in 2005 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hunter, Healer followed by The Society. This fantasy romance duology blends action and adventure with literary elements across its supernatural narrative.

Start with Hunter, Healer and read in order.

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1	Hunter, Healer 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Society 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2022–2026)

The Sons of Ymre series by Lilith Saintcrow is an ongoing fantasy romance spanning multiple books, with the first two installments released between 2022 and 2026. Reading this series in publication order is essential, beginning with Erik followed by Jake and Nigel. The series combines elements of fantasy, romance, and adventure across its interconnected narratives.

Start with Erik and read in order.

15 books (2009–2021)

Lilith Saintcrow's fifteen standalone novels span from 2009 to 2021 and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Demon's Librarian. The series encompasses fantasy, romance, literary fiction, young adult, and action-adventure across diverse narratives, with the final entry being Moon's Knight. While each book stands alone as a complete story, reading them chronologically by release date provides the fullest experience of Saintcrow's evolving storytelling across the decade-plus span.

Start with The Demon's Librarian, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	The Demon's Librarian 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Taken 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Blood Call 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rose & Thunder 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	She Wolf and Cub 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Marked 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Cormorant Run 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Desires, Known 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Shane(As: Anna Beguine) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Afterwar 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Jozzie & Sugar Belle 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Rattlesnake Wind 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Harmony 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Incorruptible 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Moon's Knight 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2009–2011)

The Strange Angels series by Lilith Saintcrow consists of five completed paranormal fantasy novels published between 2009 and 2011. Read the books in publication order beginning with Betrayals, followed by Strange Angels, Jealousy, Defiance, and Reckoning. This young adult action-adventure series blends fantasy and romance elements across its sequential narrative.

Start with Betrayals, the first of 5 books in the Strange Angels series.

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1	Betrayals 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Strange Angels 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Jealousy 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Defiance 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Reckoning 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2015)

The Super Agents series by Lilith Saintcrow consists of two complete fantasy action novels published in 2015. Read Agent Gemini first, followed by Agent Zero, as the story unfolds sequentially across these two books.

Start with Agent Gemini and read in order.

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1	Agent Gemini 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Agent Zero 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2015)

Tales of Beauty & Madness is a complete three-book fantasy series by Lilith Saintcrow, published between 2013 and 2015. The series comprises Nameless, Wayfarer, and Kin, and should be read in publication order. This dark fantasy romance explores themes of magic, identity, and survival across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Nameless and read in order.

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1	Nameless 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wayfarer 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Kin 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2026–2026)

2 books (2006–2007)

The Keepers is a completed two-book fantasy series by Lilith Saintcrow, consisting of Smoke (2006) and Mirror (2007). The series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first installment. This paranormal fantasy romance combines elements of action and adventure within a literary framework suitable for young adult readers.

Start with Smoke and read in order.

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1	Smoke 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mirror 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2007–2019)

Lilith Saintcrow's Steelflower Chronicles is a complete three-book fantasy series published between 2007 and 2019. The trilogy comprises Steelflower, Steelflower at Sea, and Steelflower in Snow, and should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. With its blend of fantasy worldbuilding, romantic elements, and action-driven narrative, this series offers a full narrative arc across all three installments.

Start with Steelflower and read in order.

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1	Steelflower 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Steelflower at Sea 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Steelflower in Snow 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2004–2020)

Lilith Saintcrow's Watchers series comprises six complete fantasy novels published between 2004 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dark Watcher and continuing through Storm Watcher, Cloud Watcher, Fire Watcher, Mindhealer, and Finder. This series blends fantasy and romance elements across its full arc and concludes with the final installment in 2020.

Start with Dark Watcher, the first of 6 books in the The Watchers series.

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1	Dark Watcher 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Storm Watcher 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cloud Watcher 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fire Watcher 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Mindhealer 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Finder 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible