Shayla Black Reading Order

6 books (2005–2025)

Shayla Black's Anthologies series comprises four complete collections published between 2005 and 2011, featuring fantasy, romance, and action-adventure stories. These anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with Wicked and continuing through Four Play, Haunted by Your Touch, and Wicked Reads.

Start with Wicked, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Wicked 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Four Play 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Haunted by Your Touch 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wicked Reads 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Alphas of Sin 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	From Friends to Forever 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2000–2014)

Shayla Black's Brothers in Arms trilogy spans from 2000 to 2014 and follows a complete story arc best experienced in publication order. The series consists of three interconnected romance and adventure novels: His Lady Bride, His Stolen Bride, and His Rebel Bride. Reading these books sequentially will provide the fullest understanding of the characters and their interwoven narratives across the complete series.

Start with His Lady Bride and read in order.

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1	His Lady Bride 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	His Stolen Bride 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	His Rebel Bride 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2019)

Shayla Black's Devoted Lovers trilogy is a complete fantasy romance series spanning three books published between 2017 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Devoted to Wicked, followed by Devoted to Pleasure, and concluding with Devoted to Love. This action-packed romance series blends fantasy elements with emotional storytelling across its three interconnected installments.

Start with Devoted to Wicked and read in order.

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1	Devoted to Wicked 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Devoted to Pleasure 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Devoted to Love 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2022)

The Doms of Her Life: Heavenly Rising is a three-book fantasy romance series co-authored by Shayla Black with Jenna Jacob and Isabella LaPearl, published between 2018 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Choice and continuing through The Chase and The Commitment. This action-driven romance series blends fantasy elements with its central romantic storyline across all three installments.

Start with The Choice(With: Jenna Jacob,Isabella LaPearl) and read in order.

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1	The Choice(With: Jenna Jacob,Isabella LaPearl) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Chase(With: Jenna Jacob,Isabella LaPearl) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Commitment(With: Jenna Jacob) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2008–2012)

The Doomsday Brethren series comprises six fantasy romance novels published between 2008 and 2012, following publication order. The complete series progresses from Tempt Me with Darkness through Embrace Me at Dawn, with one installment co-written by Jeaniene Frost and Sharie Kohler. Each entry in this action-adventure series should be read in sequence to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Tempt Me with Darkness, the first of 6 books in the Doomsday Brethren series.

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1	Tempt Me with Darkness 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Possess Me at Midnight 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Seduce Me in Shadow 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Entice Me at Twilight 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Haunted by Your Touch(With: Jeaniene Frost,Sharie Kohler) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Embrace Me at Dawn 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2009–2009)

11 books (2017–2024)

Shayla Black's Forbidden Confessions is an ongoing romance series blending fantasy, action, and adventure elements across eleven books published between 2017 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Seducing the Innocent and continuing through Tempted by the Bosshole. Each installment follows different protagonists and romantic pairings, making them interconnected yet capable of standing alone, though reading sequentially enhances the overall narrative experience.

Start with Seducing the Innocent, the first of 11 books in the Forbidden Confessions series.

7 books (2011–2015)

The Masters of Ménage series by Shayla Black consists of seven romance novels published between 2011 and 2015, blending fantasy elements with action and adventure. Each book follows a standalone couple's story while contributing to the larger world. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Their Virgin Captive and concluding with Their Virgin Mistress.

Start with Their Virgin Captive, the first of 7 books in the Masters of Ménage series.

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1	Their Virgin Captive 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Their Virgin's Secret 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Their Virgin Concubine 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Their Virgin Hostage 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Their Virgin Princess 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Their Virgin Secretary 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Their Virgin Mistress 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

34 books (2017–2023)

The Misadventures series is a collection of 34 standalone romance and contemporary fiction novels published between 2017 and 2023, written by various authors including Shayla Black, Meredith Wild, Lauren Rowe, and others. Each book can be read independently and features different characters and storylines, though all fall within the romantic comedy and adult romance genres. The series appears to be complete as of 2023. Readers should follow publication order to experience the series as originally released, beginning with Misadventures of a Backup Bride.

Start with Misadventures of a Backup Bride, the first of 34 books in the Misadventures series.

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1	Misadventures of a Backup Bride 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Misadventures of a City Girl(By: Chelle Bliss,Meredith Wild) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Misadventures of a Good Wife(By: Helen Hardt,Meredith Wild) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Misadventures of a Valedictorian(By: Mia Michelle,M.F. Wild) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Misadventures of a Virgin(By: Meredith Wild) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Misadventures of the First Daughter(By: Meredith Wild,Mia Michelle) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Misadventures on the Night Shift(By: Lauren Rowe) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Misadventures with a Super Hero(By: Angel Payne) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Misadventures of a College Girl(By: Lauren Rowe) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Misadventures on the Rebound(By: Lauren Rowe) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Misadventures with My Roommate(By: Elizabeth Hayley) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Misadventures with a Country Boy(By: Elizabeth Hayley) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Misadventures with a Manny(By: Toni Aleo) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Misadventures with a Master(By: Meredith Wild,Mia Michelle) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Misadventures with a Professor(By: Sierra Simone) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Misadventures with a Rock Star(By: Helen Hardt) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Misadventures with a Rookie(By: Toni Aleo) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Misadventures with a Speed Demon(By: Chelle Bliss) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Misadventures with the Boss(By: Kendall Ryan) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Misadventures at City Hall(By: Victoria Blue) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Misadventures in Blue(By: Sierra Simone) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Misadventures in a Threesome(By: Elizabeth Hayley) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Misadventures of a Curvy Girl(By: Sierra Simone) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Misadventures with My Ex 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Misadventures with a Book Boyfriend(By: Victoria Blue) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Misadventures with a Time Traveler(By: Angel Payne) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Misadventures with a Twin(By: Elizabeth Hayley) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Misadventures in the Cage(By: Sarah Robinson) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Misadventures of a Biker(By: Scott Hildreth) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Misadventures with a Firefighter(By: Julie Morgan) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Misadventures with a Sexpert(By: Elizabeth Hayley) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Misadventures with a Lawyer(By: Julie Morgan) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Misadventures with a Duke(By: Angel Payne) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Forbidden Trinity(By: Sierra Simone) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (2017–2022)

The More Than Words series by Shayla Black comprises eleven fantasy romance novels published between 2017 and 2022, with the series appearing to be complete. All books should be read in publication order, beginning with More Than Need You and continuing through More Than Desire You. This action-adventure romance series blends fantasy elements with romantic storytelling across its full run.

Start with More Than Need You, the first of 11 books in the More Than Words series.

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1	More Than Need You 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	More Than Want You 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	More Than Crave You 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	More Than Love You 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	More Than Pleasure You 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	More Than Tempt You 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	More Than Dare You 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	More Than Protect You 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	More Than Hate You 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	More Than Possess You 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	More Than Desire You 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1998–1999)

Shayla Black's Precious Gems series consists of two fantasy romance novels published in the late 1990s. The complete duology should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lady and the Dragon followed by Sweet Enemy. This action-packed series combines elements of fantasy worldbuilding with romance and adventure across its two installments.

Start with The Lady and the Dragon and read in order.

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1	The Lady and the Dragon 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sweet Enemy 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2006–2012)

The Sexy Capers series is a complete three-book romance collection by Shayla Black, published between 2006 and 2012. The first two titles were originally released under the pen name Shelley Bradley before being reissued under the author's primary name. Readers should follow the publication order, beginning with Bound and Determined and continuing through Strip Search before finishing with Hot in Handcuffs: Three Novellas of Erotic Capture.

Start with Bound and Determined(As: Shelley Bradley) and read in order.

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1	Bound and Determined(As: Shelley Bradley) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Strip Search(As: Shelley Bradley) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hot in Handcuffs: Three Novellas of Erotic Capture 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2019–2019)

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1	Watch Me 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2008–2008)

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1	Sneak Peek 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2019)

Shayla Black has completed this two-book collection of short stories and novellas spanning from 2012 to 2019. The series blends fantasy, romance, and action elements across its entries. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Her Fantasy Men, followed by Watch Me (published under the author's alternate name Shelley Bradley).

Start with Her Fantasy Men and read in order.

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1	Her Fantasy Men 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Watch Me(As: Shelley Bradley) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2000–2008)

Shayla Black's collection of five standalone novels spans from 2000 to 2008 and encompasses fantasy, romance, and action and adventure across various premises. Each book operates independently with its own plot and characters, though they were written across the same period. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with One Wicked Night. These stories showcase Black's range as a writer across different romantic and fantastical themes.

Start with One Wicked Night(As: Shelley Bradley), the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	One Wicked Night(As: Shelley Bradley) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Christmas Promise(As: Shelley Bradley) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Naughty Little Secret 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Perfect Match(As: Shelley Bradley) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dangerous Boys and Their Toy 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2002–2002)

This completed two-book fantasy romance series by Shayla Black (writing as Shelley Bradley) was published in 2002 and should be read in publication order. The series blends romance with action and adventure elements, following a narrative arc across both novels beginning with Strictly Forbidden and continuing into Strictly Seduction.

Start with Strictly Forbidden(As: Shelley Bradley) and read in order.

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1	Strictly Forbidden(As: Shelley Bradley) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Strictly Seduction(As: Shelley Bradley) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2015–2019)

The Perfect Gentlemen series by Shayla Black comprises five complete novels published between 2015 and 2019, blending fantasy, romance, and action elements throughout. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Scandal Never Sleeps and concluding with At the Pleasure of the President. The interconnected storylines and character development across the five books make sequential reading essential for the full experience.

Start with Scandal Never Sleeps, the first of 5 books in the The Perfect Gentlemen series.

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1	Scandal Never Sleeps 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Big Easy Temptation 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Seduction in Session 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Smoke and Sin 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	At the Pleasure of the President 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2012–2021)

This five-book series by Shayla Black, co-authored with Jenna Jacob and Isabella LaPearl, follows the Unbroken: Raine Falling storyline from 2012 to 2021. The books should be read in publication order beginning with The Betrayal / One Dom to Love and concluding with The Broken. The series appears to be complete as of its final release in 2021.

Start with The Betrayal / One Dom to Love(With: Jenna Jacob,Isabella LaPearl), the first of 5 books in the Unbroken: Raine Falling / Doms of Her Life series.

15 books (2007–2017)

The Wicked Lovers series comprises 15 romance novels published between 2007 and 2017, following a cast of interconnected characters through their romantic entanglements and personal journeys. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Decadent, to fully appreciate the character development and ongoing storylines that span the entire collection. Each book builds on the relationships and narratives established in previous installments, making sequential reading essential for maximum enjoyment.

Start with Decadent, the first of 15 books in the Wicked Lovers series.

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1	Decadent 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wicked Ties 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Delicious 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Belong to Me 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Surrender to Me 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Wicked to Love 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Mine to Hold 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Ours To Love 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Wicked and Dangerous 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Forever Wicked 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Theirs to Cherish 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	His to Take 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Wicked for You 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Falling in Deeper 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Holding on Tighter 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2012–2017)

The Wicked Lovers Short Stories series comprises five complete books published between 2012 and 2017. These interconnected short stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Wicked All the Way and concluding with A Very Wicked Christmas. The series blends romance with action and adventure elements across its standalone narrative entries.

Start with Wicked All the Way, the first of 5 books in the Wicked Lovers Short Stories series.

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1	Wicked All the Way 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Pure Wicked 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wicked All Night 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dirty Wicked 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Very Wicked Christmas 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2020–2024)

The Wicked Lovers: Soldiers For Hire and Wicked & Devoted series comprises nine fantasy romance novels by Shayla Black, published between 2020 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Readers should begin with Wicked Ever After and proceed in publication order through the installments, which include Wicked as Sin, Wicked and True, Wicked as Lies, Wicked and Forever, Wicked as Seduction, Wicked and Bare, Wicked as Secrets, and Wicked and Ruthless. The series blends action, adventure, and romance across its entries.

Start with Wicked Ever After, the first of 9 books in the Wicked Lovers: Soldiers For Hire / Wicked & Devoted series.

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1	Wicked Ever After 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wicked as Sin 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wicked and True 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wicked as Lies 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Wicked and Forever 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Wicked as Seduction 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Wicked and Bare 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Wicked as Secrets 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Wicked and Ruthless 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2009–2011)

The Wild Irish series by Mari Carr spans nine complete fantasy romance books published between 2009 and 2011. These standalone entries blend romance with action and adventure elements and should be read in publication order beginning with Come Monday. The series concluded with Wild Irish Christmas, offering readers a finished storyline across its full run.

Start with Come Monday(By: Mari Carr), the first of 9 books in the Wild Irish series.

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1	Come Monday(By: Mari Carr) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ruby Tuesday(By: Mari Carr) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Friday I'm in Love(By: Mari Carr) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Saturday Night Special(By: Mari Carr) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sweet Thursday(By: Mari Carr) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Waiting for Wednesday(By: Mari Carr) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Any Given Sunday(By: Mari Carr) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Wild Days(By: Mari Carr) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Wild Irish Christmas(By: Mari Carr) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible