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Melanie Scott Reading Order

8 series · 30 books

FantasyRomance

Melanie Scott is an Australian fantasy and romance author who has crafted nearly thirty books across eight series since 2011, blending contemporary settings with darker supernatural elements. Her work spans from character-driven romance to atmospheric fantasy, including the Cloud Bay and Half-Light City series, demonstrating her range across multiple subgenres. Scott's novel The Devil in Denim earned recognition at the 2014 Australian Romance Readers Awards, establishing her reputation for compelling contemporary romance narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start this series with Ultimate Marvel

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Ultimate Marvel
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Goddesses of the Sea: A Mermaid and Sea Maiden Anthology
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cloud Bay Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2024)

Start with Don't Blame Me and read in order.

Start this series with Don't Blame Me

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Don't Blame Me
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Right Where You Left Me
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
You Belong With Me
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Daughter of Ravens Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with The Exile's Curse and read in order.

Start this series with The Exile's Curse

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The Exile's Curse
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Traitor's Game
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Four Arts Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2015–2021)

Start with The Shattered Court, the first of 4 books in the Four Arts series.

Start this series with The Shattered Court

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The Shattered Court
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Forbidden Heir
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Unbound Queen
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Courting The Witch
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Half-Light City Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2014)

Start with Shadow Kin, the first of 4 books in the Half-Light City series.

Start this series with Shadow Kin

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New York Saints Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2016)

Start with Angel in Armani, the first of 5 books in the New York Saints series.

Start this series with Angel in Armani

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1
Angel in Armani
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Devil in Denim
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Lawless In Leather
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Playing Fast
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Playing Hard
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

TechWitch Series

Ongoing

6 books (2018–2025)

Start with Wicked Games(As:M.J. Scott), the first of 6 books in the TechWitch series.

Start this series with Wicked Games(As:M.J. Scott)

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Wicked Games(As:M.J. Scott)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Wicked Words(As:M.J. Scott)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Wicked Nights
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Wicked Dreams
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Wicked Deeds: A Futuristic Urban Fantasy Novel
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wild Side Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2014–2021)

Start with The Dark Side, the first of 4 books in the Wild Side series.

Start this series with The Dark Side

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The Dark Side
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Day You Went Away
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Wolf Within
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Bring On The Night
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Melanie Scott written?
Melanie Scott has written 30 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Melanie Scott series?
Here are the first books in Melanie Scott's series: Anthologies: Ultimate Marvel; Cloud Bay: Don't Blame Me; Daughter of Ravens: The Exile's Curse; Four Arts: The Shattered Court; Half-Light City: Shadow Kin.
What order should I read Melanie Scott's books?
We recommend reading Melanie Scott's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Melanie Scott still writing new books?
Yes, Melanie Scott has 2 ongoing series: Cloud Bay, TechWitch.

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