
Sylvia Day Reading Order
18 series Β· 77 books Β· Born 1973-03-11
Sylvia Day is an American romance author known for crafting passionate, emotionally charged narratives across multiple interconnected worlds. With over 70 books spanning nearly three decades, she has established herself as a prolific writer of contemporary and paranormal romance, building devoted fan communities through sprawling series like Blacklist and Carnal Thirst. Her work consistently explores complex relationships and sensuality, appealing to readers who seek both heat and character depth in their romance fiction.
Are you Sylvia Day? Add a note for your readers β
Alluring Tales Collections Series
Complete2 books (2007β2008)
Alluring Tales Collections is a two-book romance anthology series published between 2007 and 2008. Both volumes feature contributions from multiple authors including Sylvia Day, Lisa Renee Jones, and several others, offering diverse romantic stories in each installment. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Awaken the Fantasy followed by Hot Holiday Nights.
Start with Awaken the Fantasy(With: Lisa Renee Jones,Delilah Devlin,Vivi Anna,Myla Jackson,Cathryn Fox,Sasha White) and read in order.
Start this series with Awaken the Fantasy(With: Lisa Renee Jones,Delilah Devlin,Vivi Anna,Myla Jackson,Cathryn Fox,Sasha White)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awaken the Fantasy(With: Lisa Renee Jones,Delilah Devlin,Vivi Anna,Myla Jackson,Cathryn Fox,Sasha White) |
| 2 | Hot Holiday Nights(With: Lisa Renee Jones,Vivi Anna,Cathryn Fox,Sasha White,Myla Jackon) |
Anthologies Series
Ongoing13 books (2005β2024)
Sylvia Day's Anthologies series comprises 13 books of collected short fiction published from 2005 to 2024, with the series still ongoing. These volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with Sex On Holiday and continuing through the most recent entry, Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering. The anthology collections span romance and related genres, featuring work by Day alongside contributions from other authors across various themed compilations and literary collections.
Start with Sex On Holiday, the first of 13 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Sex On Holiday
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sex On Holiday |
| 2 | Wicked |
| 3 | White Hot Holidays Volume 2 |
| 4 | Perfectly Plum |
| 5 | Iron Hard |
| 6 | Steamlust |
| 7 | The Promise of Love |
| 8 | Wicked Reads |
| 9 | Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey |
| 10 | Tor.com: Selected Original Fiction, 2008-2012 |
| 11 | Premiere |
| 12 | Premiere: A Romance Writers of America Collection |
| 13 | Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering |
Blacklist Series
Likely Complete2 books (2023β2023)
The Blacklist series by Sylvia Day is a two-book romance series consisting of So Close and Too Far, both published in 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression.
Start with So Close and read in order.
Start this series with So Close
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | So Close |
| 2 | Too Far |
Carnal Thirst Series
Complete2 books (2006β2006)
Sylvia Day's Carnal Thirst series consists of two romance books published in 2006 as a complete collection. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Carnal Thirst: Dark Kisses / Misled, followed by Declassified: Dark Kisses / Kiss of the Night.
Start with Carnal Thirst: Dark Kisses / Misled and read in order.
Start this series with Carnal Thirst: Dark Kisses / Misled
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carnal Thirst: Dark Kisses / Misled |
| 2 | Declassified: Dark Kisses / Kiss of the Night |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2015β2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Love Affairs |
Crossfire Series
Complete5 books (2012β2016)
The Crossfire series by Sylvia Day comprises five romantic novels released between 2012 and 2016, following a complete arc that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Bared to You and concluding with One with You, this finished series tracks the relationship between its protagonists across interconnected narratives. Each installment builds on the previous books' developments, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the storyline.
Start with Bared to You, the first of 5 books in the Crossfire series.
Start this series with Bared to You
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bared to You |
| 2 | Reflected in You |
| 3 | Entwined with You |
| 4 | Captivated by You |
| 5 | One with You |
Crossroads Series
Ongoing3 books (2025β2027)
Sylvia Day's Crossroads series is an ongoing romance collection with books released in 2025 and 2026. The series currently contains three published titles that should be read in publication order: Ireland, Illusive, and Indelible. As new installments are released, they will continue the series' narrative progression.
Start with Ireland and read in order.
Start this series with Ireland
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland |
| 2 | Illusive |
| 3 | Indelible |
Dangerous Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | All Revved Up |
Dream Guardians Series
Complete2 books (2007β2008)
This two-book romance series by Sylvia Day concluded in 2008, following the publication of the first installment in 2007. The Dream Guardians books should be read in publication order, beginning with Pleasures of the Night and continuing to Heat of the Night. The series is now complete.
Start with Pleasures of the Night and read in order.
Start this series with Pleasures of the Night
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasures of the Night |
| 2 | Heat of the Night |
Dreams of the Oasis Series
Complete6 books (2006β2006)
Dreams of the Oasis is a four-book romance series by Sylvia Day, published in 2006, and now complete. The series consists of interconnected anthologies featuring multiple authors and should be read in publication order. All four volumes were released in 2006, concluding the collection.
Start with Ellora's Cavemen IV(By: Sahara Kelly,Anya Bast,Tielle St. Clare,N.J. Walters,Ravyn Wilde,Lena Matthews,Kris Starr), the first of 4 books in the Dreams of the Oasis series.
Start this series with Ellora's Cavemen IV(By: Sahara Kelly,Anya Bast,Tielle St. Clare,N.J. Walters,Ravyn Wilde,Lena Matthews,Kris Starr)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ellora's Cavemen IV(By: Sahara Kelly,Anya Bast,Tielle St. Clare,N.J. Walters,Ravyn Wilde,Lena Matthews,Kris Starr) |
| 2 | Ellora's Cavemen IV(By: Sahara Kelly,Anya Bast,Tielle St.Clare,N.J. Walters,Ravyn Wilde,Lena Matthews,Kris Starr) |
| 3 | Ellora's Cavemen, Volume I(By: Paige Cuccaro,Allyson James,Myla Jackson,Liddy Midnight,Jory Strong,Nicole Austin) |
| 4 | Ellora's Cavemen, Volume II(With: B.J. McCall,Sahara Kelly,Elisa Adams,Denise A. Agnew,Anna J. Evans) |
| 5 | Ellora's Cavemen: Dreams of the Oasis Volume III(By: Shelley Munro,Cricket Starr,Tielle St. Clare,Mary Winter,Renee Luke,Marianne LaCroix) |
| 6 | Ellora's Cavemen: Dreams of the Oasis Volume III(By: Shelley Munro,Cricket Starr,Tielle St.Clare,Mary Winter,Renee Luke,Marianne LaCroix) |
Georgian Series
Complete4 books (2006β2008)
The Georgian series is a four-book romance collection by Sylvia Day, following publication order from Ask For It through Don't Tempt Me, with all entries released between 2006 and 2008. This complete series features standalone romantic stories set during the Georgian era, each exploring passionate encounters against the backdrop of 18th-century England. Readers should begin with Ask For It and progress through the remaining three novels in the order they were published to experience the full scope of Day's Georgian-era romance tales.
Start with Ask For It, the first of 4 books in the Georgian series.
Start this series with Ask For It
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ask For It |
| 2 | A Passion for Him |
| 3 | Passion for the Game |
| 4 | Don't Tempt Me |
Jax & Gia Series
Complete3 books (2013β2014)
This three-book romance series by Sylvia Day was published between 2013 and 2014 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Afterburn, followed by Afterburn & Aftershock, and concluding with Aftershock. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential to following the full story.
Start with Afterburn and read in order.
Start this series with Afterburn
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Afterburn |
| 2 | Afterburn & Aftershock |
| 3 | Aftershock |
Marked Series
Complete6 books (2009β2013)
The Marked series by Sylvia Day comprises six paranormal romance novels published between 2009 and 2013. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Eve of Chaos and concluding with Warfare and Sin City. This finished series follows a continuous narrative across all installments, making sequential reading essential to understanding the overall story arc.
Start with Eve of Chaos, the first of 6 books in the Marked series.
Start this series with Eve of Chaos
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eve of Chaos |
| 2 | Eve of Darkness |
| 3 | Eve of Destruction |
| 4 | Eve of Sin City |
| 5 | Eve of Warfare |
| 6 | Warfare and Sin City |
Renegade Angels Series
Complete6 books (2011β2016)
The Renegade Angels series by Sylvia Day comprises six paranormal romance novels published between 2011 and 2016. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Dark Kiss of Rapture and concluding with A Taste of Seduction. The books follow interconnected characters and storylines that develop across the full arc of the series.
Start with A Dark Kiss of Rapture, the first of 6 books in the Renegade Angels series.
Start this series with A Dark Kiss of Rapture
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Dark Kiss of Rapture |
| 2 | A Touch of Crimson |
| 3 | Adrian |
| 4 | A Caress of Wings |
| 5 | A Hunger So Wild |
| 6 | A Taste of Seduction |
Shadow Stalkers Series
Complete5 books (2011β2013)
The Shadow Stalkers series by Sylvia Day consists of five romance novels published between 2011 and 2013. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Men Out of Uniform and continuing through Razor's Edge, Blood and Roses, On Fire, and Taking the Heat. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential to fully enjoy the arc of this paranormal romance collection.
Start with Men Out of Uniform, the first of 5 books in the Shadow Stalkers series.
Start this series with Men Out of Uniform
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Men Out of Uniform |
| 2 | Razor's Edge |
| 3 | Blood and Roses |
| 4 | On Fire |
| 5 | Taking the Heat |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2011β2019)
Start this series with What Happened in Vegas
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What Happened in Vegas |
| 2 | Catching Caroline |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (1997β2024)
Sylvia Day's Standalone Novels series comprises twelve romance books published from 1997 to 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. These entries should be read in publication order, beginning with Scandalous Liaisons. The collection includes various collaborations with other authors and spans multiple subgenres within romance, with the most recent addition being Wish List.
Start with Scandalous Liaisons, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Scandalous Liaisons
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scandalous Liaisons |
| 2 | Magic and Mayhem(With: Cathryn Fox) |
| 3 | Perfect Kisses(With: Noelle Mack,Susan Johnson) |
| 4 | The Stranger I Married |
| 5 | In the Flesh(As: Livia Dare) |
| 6 | Iron Hard |
| 7 | Pride and Pleasure |
| 8 | Seven Years to Sin |
| 9 | Spellbound |
| 10 | Butterfly in Frost |
| 11 | The Arrangement |
| 12 | Wish List |
The Bad Boys Series
Complete2 books (1997β2011)
Sylvia Day's Bad Boys series is a complete romance collection consisting of two standalone novels released across a fourteen-year span, from 1997 to 2011. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Bad Boys Ahoy! followed by Lucien's Gamble. The series is now complete and offers finished stories for readers seeking contemporary romance narratives.
Start with Bad Boys Ahoy! and read in order.
Start this series with Bad Boys Ahoy!
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bad Boys Ahoy! |
| 2 | Lucien's Gamble |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sylvia Day written?
- Sylvia Day has written 77 books across 18 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Sylvia Day series?
- Here are the first books in Sylvia Day's series: Alluring Tales Collections: Awaken the Fantasy(With: Lisa Renee Jones,Delilah Devlin,Vivi Anna,Myla Jackson,Cathryn Fox,Sasha White); Anthologies: Sex On Holiday; Blacklist: So Close; Carnal Thirst: Carnal Thirst: Dark Kisses / Misled; Crossfire: Bared to You.
- What order should I read Sylvia Day's books?
- We recommend reading Sylvia Day's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sylvia Day still writing new books?
- Yes, Sylvia Day has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Crossroads, Standalone Novels.

