Michele Hauf Books in Order (Updated April 22, 2026)

Michele Hauf writes across paranormal romance, fantasy romance, romantic suspense, and some historical adventure, but the cleanest way to read her is not by strict publication order across everything.

The practical split is this: Beautiful Creatures is her main paranormal umbrella, Bewitch the Dark is the safest older vampire-world entry point, and the rest of her series are better treated as separate lanes.

Start here

• If you want the clearest starting point, begin with From the Dark. It opens Bewitch the Dark, one of the most approachable entry lines in her paranormal catalog.
• If you want the broader supernatural sandbox, start with The Highwayman or Her Vampire Husband and read within Beautiful Creatures by subseries.
• If you want fantasy instead of urban paranormal, start with Seraphim.
• If you want romantic suspense instead of monsters and magic, start with The Thief or Storm Warning.

The useful map

Read as part of the larger paranormal shelf

• Bewitch the Dark
• Wicked Games
• Saint-Pierres
• Of Angels and Demons
• In the Company of Vampires
• This Witchery / related witch-vampire books

Separate fantasy or suspense shelves

• Changelings
• Elite Crimes Unit
• The Decadent Dames
• The Network
• The Saint-Sylvestres
• By the Sword

Separate author identity

Michele Hauf also writes contemporary romance as Michele Renae. Those books should not be folded into a Michele Hauf paranormal reading order.

The short recommendation

For most readers, this is the best route:

1. Bewitch the Dark
2. Wicked Games
3. Saint-Pierres
4. Of Angels and Demons
5. In the Company of Vampires
6. Then branch to Changelings or Elite Crimes Unit

That route gives you the most recognizable Michele Hauf material first, then moves outward into the side shelves.

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Bewitch the Dark books in order

This is one of Michele Hauf’s cleanest starting points. It is vampire-heavy, compact, and easier to follow than trying to untangle the whole Beautiful Creatures umbrella at once.

1. Follow the Night (2011, prequel novella): A short lead-in that works best as bonus setup rather than as the true first stop for new readers.
2. From the Dark (2006): The real entry point for the series, opening the vampire-and-witch world with the darkly romantic tone that defines this shelf.
3. Kiss Me Deadly (2007): Builds directly on the same supernatural world and is often the Michele Hauf book new paranormal readers remember first.
4. His Forgotten Forever (2008): Pushes memory, identity, and reunion into the foreground while staying firmly inside the same continuity.
5. Racing the Moon (2008, novella): A side entry that fits after book three and adds more texture to the established world.
6. The Devil to Pay (2008): Closes the core sequence with higher supernatural stakes and a stronger sense of payoff.

Best way to read it

Read the full sequence above, but if you want the simplest route, start with From the Dark and treat the prequel novella as optional.

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Wicked Games books in order

This is one of the key Beautiful Creatures branches. It is wider and messier than Bewitch the Dark, but it gives you a better feel for Hauf’s larger paranormal playground.

1. The Highwayman (2009): Opens the series with a supernatural romantic-adventure feel rather than a pure vampire-only setup.
2. Moon Kissed (2009): Brings werewolf energy to the forefront and broadens the monster mix of the series.
3. After the Kiss (2009, short story): A small side piece that fits after Moon Kissed rather than standing on its own.
4. The Vampire’s Tango (2010, novella): Adds another paranormal romance note to the same world and is best read in sequence.
5. Her Vampire Husband (2010): One of the more important pivot books, linking into the Saint-Pierre side of the catalog.
6. Cruel Enchantment (2012, novella): Expands the Saint-Pierre thread and works best after Her Vampire Husband.
7. Moonspun (2012, novella): Keeps the same supernatural Paris-and-monsters atmosphere active between the bigger books.
8. Malakai (2012, novella): Another linked Saint-Pierre-world installment that deepens the same family-centered paranormal web.
9. The Werewolf’s Wife (2012): Closes the main Wicked Games run with a stronger wolf-centered payoff.

Best way to read it

Read the books in the order above. If you only want the backbone, focus on The Highwayman, Moon Kissed, Her Vampire Husband, and The Werewolf’s Wife.

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Saint-Pierres books in order

This is the longest clearly identifiable Michele Hauf paranormal family line. It overlaps with Beautiful Creatures and grows out of the same supernatural world.

1. Her Vampire Husband (2010): The natural entry point to the Saint-Pierre family line, opening the branch with vampire-marriage stakes and family-world setup.
2. Cruel Enchantment (2012): Expands the same clan-centered supernatural setting with a shorter, more focused romance.
3. Moonspun (2012): Keeps the Saint-Pierre world moving with another linked novella-sized installment.
4. Malakai (2012): Continues the family thread and makes the branch feel more interconnected than episodic.
5. The Dark’s Mistress (2013): Adds a darker demon-vampire edge to the line while keeping the same broader continuity.
6. Ghost Wolf (2014): Pulls wolf-shifter material into the Saint-Pierre world and widens the creature mix even more.
7. Moonlight and Diamonds (2015): Continues the family-centered supernatural romance structure with a glamorous, later-series tone.
8. The Vampire’s Fall (2015): Pushes the vampire branch of the line back to the center with a more consequence-driven feel.
9. Enchanted by the Wolf (2015): Returns to shifter magic and keeps the later Saint-Pierre phase moving.
10. Bewitched / Captivating the Witch (2015): A witch-centered late entry that works best after the earlier Saint-Pierre books are already in place.
11. The Big Bad Wolf (2024): The newest clearly listed Saint-Pierre title, extending the line well beyond its original Harlequin era.

Best way to read it

Read in publication order. This is not the best first Michele Hauf series, but it is a good next step once you know you enjoy her supernatural style.

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Of Angels and Demons books in order

This is another major Beautiful Creatures branch, but it leans harder into fallen angels, halo lore, and creature conflict than the more vampire-centered lines.

1. Angel Slayer (2010): Opens the series with angels, hunters, and a stronger action-paranormal blend than some of Hauf’s other romance-first books.
2. Halo Hunter (2010, story): A short side entry that fits early in the sequence and enriches the angel mythology.
3. The Ninja Vampire’s Girl (2010, story): A linked short that mixes vampire action into the angel-centered world.
4. Fallen (2011): The first book’s mythology deepens as the battle around halos, angels, and desire becomes more central.
5. Ashes of Angels (2011): Continues the same war-between-realms feeling and works best once the earlier books are in place.
6. The Sin-Eater’s Promise (2011, story): Adds another supernatural role to the world and broadens the moral texture of the series.
7. Playing with Fire (2011, story): A late side story that works as bonus reading after the main novels.

Best way to read it

Read the novels in order, then slot the shorter pieces around them as above if you want the fullest version.

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In the Company of Vampires books in order

A shorter vampire line and one of the easier shelves to sample without committing to the very long Saint-Pierre branch.

1. Beautiful Danger (2013): Opens the series with the sleek, dangerous vampire-romance tone the title promises.
2. The Vampire Hunter (2013): Shifts perspective toward the hunter side of the equation while staying inside the same world.
3. Beyond the Moon (2014): Closes the trilogy with a more fate-driven, creature-crossed feel.
4. Ghost Wolf (2014): Sometimes grouped here as well because of the overlapping supernatural world, but it is safest treated as a Saint-Pierre-linked crossover title.

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This Witchery books in order

This grouping is less neatly branded on the official site, but series listings commonly connect these witch-heavy later books.

1. This Glamorous Evil (2015): Opens the line with glamour, witchcraft, and a more style-conscious supernatural mood.
2. This Wicked Magic (2015): Continues the same witch-centered setup and makes the series feel more cohesive.
3. This Soul Magic (2015): Pushes the magical stakes toward soul-level consequences rather than lighter enchantment.
4. Captivating the Witch / Bewitched (2015): Works as the late witch-centered capstone and overlaps with the Saint-Pierre shelf.

Reading note

Because this grouping overlaps with the Saint-Pierre material, it works best after you have already read some of Hauf’s broader paranormal books.

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Changelings books in order

This is one of Michele Hauf’s clearest non-urban-fantasy fantasy-romance series. It leans more toward quest and magical-world storytelling.

1. Seraphim (2004): Opens the trilogy with a darker fantasy feel and a battle-between-good-and-evil framework rather than a modern paranormal one.
2. Gossamyr (2005): Deepens the faery-and-mortal conflict and keeps the series firmly in fantasy territory.
3. Rhiana (2006): Closes the trilogy with dragons, chosen-one pressure, and a stronger sense of sweeping fantasy payoff.

Best way to read it

Start with Seraphim if you want Michele Hauf without the heavier vampire emphasis.

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Elite Crimes Unit books in order

A separate romantic-suspense line. This is not part of the paranormal shelves.

1. The Thief (2017): Opens the series with an Interpol-adjacent covert unit that recruits criminals to catch criminals, making this the natural suspense entry point.
2. The Forger (2017): Continues the same high-skill, international-crime framework with another specialist romance.
3. The Chameleon (2017): Closes the trilogy with the same slick undercover style and team-based momentum.

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The Decadent Dames books in order

A late paranormal trio with witches, werewolves, and globe-spanning magical trouble.

1. Taming the Hunter (2017): Opens the series with a stronger hunter-versus-creature angle than Hauf’s more family-centered paranormal lines.
2. The Witch’s Quest (2017): Builds on the same world with a redemption-driven witch romance and bigger magical danger.
3. The Witch and the Werewolf (2017): Closes the trio with immortality magic, a werewolf hero, and a more overt choice-between-power-and-love setup.

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The Network books in order

A short, separate suspense shelf.

1. Once a Thief (2005): Opens the line with a jewel-thief flavor and a more caper-like romantic suspense tone.
2. Getaway Girl (2006): Continues the same run with another escape-and-danger setup.

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The Saint-Sylvestres books in order

A historical-romance-adventure branch with musketeer energy rather than modern paranormal tone.

1. Tame Me Not (2015): Opens the family line with swashbuckling historical-romance momentum.
2. Betray Me Not (2015): Continues the same historical setup with higher mistrust and emotional stakes.
3. Enchant Me Not (2016): Closes the trilogy with the same French-historical-romance sensibility.

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By the Sword

• The Unforgiven: Athos (2017): A standalone historical adventure-romance built around Athos and musketeer-style conflict rather than Michele Hauf’s usual vampire-heavy worlds.

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Standalones and separate books

These are better treated as separate shelves rather than forced into the series above.

1. Dark Rapture (1997): Michele Hauf’s first published novel and an early paranormal romance entry from before the later branded series took shape.
2. My Lady Madness (1998): An early historical romance, separate from the later supernatural lines.
3. Wicked Angels (1999): A standalone paranormal title from Hauf’s early period.
4. Here Is My Heart (1999): Another early standalone, outside the later paranormal family trees.
5. Seducing the Vampire (2010): A vampire standalone that fits Hauf’s broader monster-romance style without being essential to a series route.
6. Bound (2012, with Alexis Morgan): A collaborative title best treated separately from the main Michele Hauf reading order.
7. To Kiss a Mermaid (2015): A standalone paranormal romance with a more fairy-tale-creature flavor.
8. Her Werewolf Hero (2016): A separate werewolf romance outside the main named series shelves.
9. The Brimstone Bargain / The Vampire’s Protector (2016): A demon-and-vampire standalone or loosely linked title depending on the catalog used.
10. A Venetian Vampire / The Eternity Quest (2016): A standalone or lightly linked vampire adventure, best read separately.
11. Wicked Seduction (2017): A separate paranormal romance title.
12. A Kiss of Frost (2017): A standalone paranormal romance with a colder fantasy tone.
13. An American Witch in Paris (2018): A Paris-set witch-vampire romance that fits the broader Beautiful Creatures mood without being the best first stop.
14. The Billionaire Werewolf’s Princess (2018): A later standalone shifter romance with faery-world crossover flavor.
15. Tempting the Dark (2018): A demon-and-monster romance that sits comfortably beside Hauf’s Beautiful Creatures material.
16. This Strange Witchery (2018): A witch-and-vampire-tinged standalone that feels adjacent to the larger paranormal shelves.
17. Storm Warning (2019): A romantic-suspense title and a good entry if you want no paranormal at all.
18. Witness in the Woods (2019): Another suspense title, centered on danger and survival rather than supernatural worldbuilding.
19. Where the Beautiful Creatures Are, Volume 1 (2019): A collection of linked novellas from the Beautiful Creatures world.
20. Where the Beautiful Creatures Are, Volume 2 (2019): A second collection of linked Beautiful Creatures stories.
21. Where the Beautiful Creatures Are, Volume 3 (2019): A third collection gathering later novellas from the same umbrella world.
22. Bewitched: I Put a Spell on You (2023): A collection edition built from Michele Hauf’s witchier paranormal material.
23. I Put a Spell on You: Two Bewitching Romance Novels (2024): A newer package edition rather than a fresh starting point for continuity.

Recommended reading orders by reader type

If you want classic Michele Hauf paranormal

1. From the Dark
2. Kiss Me Deadly
3. Finish Bewitch the Dark
4. Read Wicked Games
5. Move into Saint-Pierres

If you want the broadest monster-world route

1. The Highwayman
2. Moon Kissed
3. Her Vampire Husband
4. Continue Saint-Pierres
5. Then add Of Angels and Demons

If you want fantasy first

1. Seraphim
2. Gossamyr
3. Rhiana

If you want suspense first

1. The Thief
2. The Forger
3. The Chameleon
4. Storm Warning
5. Witness in the Woods

Latest release status

The newest clearly verified Michele Hauf title I found is The Big Bad Wolf (2024), listed on both her official books page and major bibliography trackers. I also found I Put a Spell on You: Two Bewitching Romance Novels (2024), which appears to be a collection or repackaged edition rather than a brand-new continuity starting point.

FAQs

What is the best Michele Hauf series to start with?

For most readers, start with Bewitch the Dark and begin at From the Dark.

What is Beautiful Creatures?

It is Michele Hauf’s broader paranormal umbrella world. The official site says those stories can be read in any order, but reading by subseries is still easier for most people.

Do Saint-Pierres and Wicked Games connect?

Yes. They overlap enough that Her Vampire Husband works as a bridge between them.

Is Michele Renae part of this reading order?

No. Michele Renae is Michele Hauf’s contemporary-romance pen name and should be handled separately.

What if I do not want vampires?

Start with Changelings for fantasy, or Elite Crimes Unit for suspense.

Final recommendation

If you want one decisive answer, begin with From the Dark (2006). If you enjoy it, continue through Bewitch the Dark, then move to Wicked Games and Saint-Pierres. That route gives you the clearest version of Michele Hauf’s paranormal style without making you sort the entire Beautiful Creatures world on day one.