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Shana Abe Reading Order

4 series · 19 books

FantasyRomance

Shana Abé crafts immersive fantasy and romance novels that blend atmospheric storytelling with deeply emotional character arcs. Best known for her Drakon series, which weaves together paranormal elements with sweeping romance, she has established herself as a versatile writer across multiple series and standalone works since her debut in 1998. Her work has earned critical recognition including the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and multiple Reviewers' Choice Awards, marking her as a significant voice in contemporary fantasy romance.

Drakon Series

Complete

5 books (2005–2010)

Start with The Smoke Thief, the first of 5 books in the Drakon series.

Start this series with The Smoke Thief

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1
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The Smoke Thief
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Dream Thief
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Queen of Dragons
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Treasure Keeper
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Time Weaver
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Meet Me at Midnight Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2000)

Start with A Kiss at Midnight and read in order.

Start this series with A Kiss at Midnight

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1
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A Kiss at Midnight
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Just Before Midnight(By: Suzanne Robinson)
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (1998–2026)

Start with A Rose in Winter, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Rose in Winter

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1
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A Rose in Winter
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Promise of Rain
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Truelove Bride
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Intimate Enemies
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Secret Swan
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Last Mermaid
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Second Mrs. Astor
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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An American Beauty
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
A Crown of Stars
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Sweetest Dark Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2017)

Start with The Sweetest Dark and read in order.

Start this series with The Sweetest Dark

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1
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The Sweetest Dark
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Deepest Night
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Fiercest Joy
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Shana Abe written?
Shana Abe has written 19 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Shana Abe series?
Here are the first books in Shana Abe's series: Drakon: The Smoke Thief; Meet Me at Midnight: A Kiss at Midnight; The Sweetest Dark: The Sweetest Dark.
What order should I read Shana Abe's books?
We recommend reading Shana Abe's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Shana Abe still writing new books?
Yes, Shana Abe has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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