Linsey Hall Books in Order (Updated April 28, 2026)

Linsey Hall writes urban fantasy, paranormal romance, fantasy romance, and magical romantic comedy. Her catalog is large, but it becomes manageable once the books are divided into their correct worlds.

The most important split is between Dragon’s Gift, Shadow Guild, and her later standalone-friendly romance/fantasy-romance series.

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For the cleanest long-form reading experience, begin with Dragon’s Gift: The Huntress. For a hotter, slightly more independent entry point, begin with Shadow Guild: The Rebel. For cozy magical romance, begin with Charming Cove.

Start Here: The Three Best Entry Points

Choose Ancient Magic if you want to read the full Dragon’s Gift world from the beginning.
Choose Once Bitten if you want Shadow Guild, London magic, and a more adult paranormal romance tone.
Choose The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic if you want magical romantic comedy with lighter continuity.

The older Mythean Arcana books can be read first by publication date, but they are not the essential starting point for Linsey Hall’s best-known shared fantasy world.

Mythean Arcana Books in Order

This is Linsey Hall’s earlier paranormal romance / fantasy romance series. Read it separately from Dragon’s Gift.

Braving Fate (2014): The first Mythean Arcana book introduces the ancient-myth, reincarnation, and paranormal-romance structure of the series.
Soulceress (2014): The second book shifts to a new romance while keeping the same mythic and supernatural framework.
Rogue Soul (2014): The third book continues the series with another couple and more danger tied to the Mythean world.
Stolen Fate (2014): The fourth book develops the fate-driven romance pattern and should be read after the earlier Mythean entries.
Fate Undone (2015): The fifth book continues the paranormal-romance arc with a new central pairing and familiar series rules.
Master of Fate (2015): The sixth book moves the series toward its later-stage mythology and relationship stakes.
Witch’s Fate (2016): The seventh book closes the main listed Mythean Arcana sequence.

Dragon’s Gift World Reading Order

The Dragon’s Gift books are the core of Linsey Hall’s shared urban fantasy world. The author’s official order begins with Dragon’s Gift: The Huntress, then moves through the linked subseries.

The safest approach is to read each five-book arc in order before moving to the next heroine or couple.

Dragon’s Gift: The Huntress Books in Order

This is the best starting point for the main Dragon’s Gift world.

Ancient Magic (2016): Cass Clereaux’s story begins here, introducing Magic’s Bend, FireSouls, and the central action-fantasy style of the world.
Mirror Mage (2016): Cass’s powers and enemies become more dangerous as the series moves beyond its opening setup.
Stolen Magic (2016): The third book pushes Cass deeper into the magical conflict and keeps the first arc moving quickly.
Eternal Magic (2016): The fourth book raises the stakes around Cass’s abilities and the threats tied to her past.
Infinite Magic (2016): The fifth book completes Cass’s main Huntress arc and should be read before moving to Del’s series.

Dragon’s Gift: The Huntress Extras

Hidden Magic (2017): A prequel-style Huntress entry that gives extra Cass material, best treated as optional rather than the required starting point.
Death Valley Magic (2019): A short extra tied to the Huntress side of Dragon’s Gift, best read after the main Cass books.

Dragon’s Gift: The Seeker Books in Order

Del Bellator’s series follows naturally after Cass’s Huntress arc.

Magic Undying (2016): Del’s arc begins with her own magical problems and a new central role inside the same world.
Demon Magic (2016): The second book develops Del’s danger, powers, and connection to the larger supernatural conflict.
Magic Revealed (2017): The third book exposes more of Del’s magical identity and advances her personal arc.
Magic Wild (2017): The fourth book continues Del’s series as her abilities and enemies become harder to contain.
Phantom Magic (2017): The fifth book completes Del’s main Seeker sequence.

Dragon’s Gift: The Protector Books in Order

Nix Knight’s series comes after Cass and Del.

Fugitive of Magic (2017): Nix’s story begins with danger, pursuit, and the Protector side of the Dragon’s Gift world.
Trial by Magic (2017): The second book tests Nix’s powers and her place in the ongoing magical conflict.
Origin of Magic (2017): The third book digs further into Nix’s history and the source of her abilities.
Enemy of Magic (2017): The fourth book moves Nix into more direct conflict with the forces threatening her world.
Forged in Magic (2017): The fifth book completes Nix’s Protector arc and rounds out the FireSouls portion of Dragon’s Gift.

Dragon’s Gift: The Valkyrie Books in Order

Bree Blackwood’s series begins the DragonGods branch and is still part of the same broader timeline.

Undercover Magic (2017): Bree’s story begins with a new heroine and a Scotland-connected expansion of the Dragon’s Gift world.
Academy of Magic (2017): The second book moves Bree through a more structured magical setting and raises the series stakes.
Pursuit of Magic (2018): The third book pushes Bree into a more active chase as the DragonGods branch widens.
Attack by Magic (2018): The fourth book brings Bree closer to a major confrontation inside her arc.
Master of Magic (2018): The fifth book completes Bree’s Valkyrie sequence.

Dragon’s Gift: The Druid Books in Order

Ana Blackwood’s series follows Bree’s branch and should be read after Valkyrie.

Institute of Magic (2018): Ana’s arc begins with a new magical setting and a fresh heroine inside the same DragonGods line.
Crime of Magic (2018): The second book brings mystery and danger into Ana’s development as the Druid storyline expands.
Celtic Magic (2018): The third book leans further into the Celtic and druidic side of the series’ magical system.
Captured by Magic (2018): The fourth book places Ana under heavier pressure as the arc moves toward its resolution.
Doomsday Magic (2018): The fifth book completes Ana’s Druid arc with the highest-stakes conflict of her sequence.

Dragon’s Gift: The Amazon Books in Order

Rowan Blackwood’s series completes the DragonGods group.

Gods of Magic (2018): Rowan’s story begins with divine magic, danger, and a new heroine-centered arc.
Hunt for Magic (2018): The second book sends Rowan further into the search-and-survival side of her series.
Clash of Magic (2018): The third book brings Rowan into stronger conflict with the powers threatening her world.
Threat of Magic (2018): The fourth book pushes the Amazon arc toward its endgame.
Power of Magic (2019): The fifth book completes Rowan’s main Amazon storyline.

Dragon’s Gift: The Sorceress Books in Order

This series follows Aerdeca and belongs to the Dragon Bloods branch.

Demon Slayer (2019): Aerdeca’s arc begins with demon danger and a slightly steamier Dragon’s Gift tone.
Dragon Blood (2019): The second book expands the Dragon Bloods branch and deepens the heroine’s magical stakes.
Demon Curse (2019): The third book increases the pressure around curses, demons, and Aerdeca’s personal arc.
Dragon Rising (2019): The fourth book completes the Sorceress sequence.

Dragon’s Gift: The Dark Fae Books in Order

Mordaca’s series continues the Dragon Bloods side of the world.

Trial by Fae (2019): Mordaca’s story opens the Dark Fae branch with fae danger and a more romance-forward tone.
Heir of the Fae (2019): The second book expands the fae politics and magical conflict around Mordaca.
Queen of the Fae (2019): The third book moves Mordaca closer to power and deeper into fae-world consequences.
Spirit of the Fae (2019): The fourth book continues the late-series fae arc and should not be read before the earlier entries.
Rise of the Fae (2019): The fifth book completes the Dark Fae sequence.

Dragon’s Gift: The Forbidden Fae Books in Order

This is Claire’s Dragon Fae series.

Crown of Fire (2019): Claire’s story begins the Forbidden Fae branch with fire magic and a new romantic-fantasy arc.
Fate of Fire (2020): The second book continues Claire’s struggle with fae danger and magical destiny.
Queen of Light (2020): The third book completes Claire’s Forbidden Fae storyline.

Dragon’s Gift: The Potion Master Books in Order

Connor’s series is currently a one-book branch.

Secrets and Alchemy (2020): Connor’s story gives the Dragon’s Gift world a potion-focused side arc and is complete as one book.

Dragon’s Gift: The Storm Books in Order

This series was written with Veronica Douglas and is set in the Magic Side branch of the broader Dragon’s Gift world.

Wicked Wish (2021): Neveah and Damian’s story begins the Chicago-set Magic Side branch.
Dark Storm (2021): The second book develops the romance and magical danger introduced in Wicked Wish.
Cursed Angel (2021): The third book pushes the Storm arc into heavier supernatural consequences.
Broken Skies (2021): The fourth book completes the Dragon’s Gift: The Storm sequence.

Shadow Guild World Reading Order

The Shadow Guild books are connected to the broader Dragon’s Gift world, but the author notes that they can be started on their own. They are set in a secret magical version of London and have a steamier romance tone.

Start here if you want a separate entry point without reading all of Dragon’s Gift first.

Shadow Guild: The Rebel Books in Order

Once Bitten (2020): Carrow’s story begins with visions, murder, and the Devil of Darkvale, making it the best Shadow Guild starting point.
Wicked Deal (2020): The second book deepens Carrow’s bond with the Devil of Darkvale and raises the supernatural stakes.
Dark Secrets (2020): The third book turns more of Carrow’s past and power into active danger.
Devilish Game (2020): The fourth book pushes the Rebel arc toward its final conflict.
Cursed Mate (2020): The fifth book completes Carrow’s main Shadow Guild: The Rebel sequence.

Shadow Guild: Hades & Persephone Books in Order

Infernal (2020): This Hades and Persephone-inspired arc begins with Seraphia and the underworld-inflected side of Shadow Guild.
Awakened (2020): The second book develops the central mythic romance and supernatural conflict.
Captured (2020): The third book completes the Hades & Persephone trilogy.

Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen Books in Order

Darkest Moon (2021): Eve and Lachlan’s story begins the wolf-shifter branch of Shadow Guild.
Wild Hunt (2021): The second book expands the hunt, pack, and mate-bond conflicts.
Pack of Lies (2021): The third book increases the pressure around loyalty, identity, and shifter politics.
Rising Moon (2021): The fourth book moves Eve’s arc toward its final transformation.
Wolf Queen (2021): The fifth book completes the Wolf Queen sequence.

Shadow Guild: Vampire Bride Books in Order

Bite Me (2021): Mac and Drakon’s vampire romance begins with the first book in this three-part Shadow Guild branch.
Suck It (2021): The second book continues the vampire bond, danger, and escalating romance.
Kiss Me (2021): The third book completes the Vampire Bride trilogy.

Rebel Wolf Books in Order

This is a separate Seattle-set enemies-to-lovers, fated-mates duology.

Midnight Moon (2022): Lyra and Garreth’s duology begins with wolf-shifter tension and a new setting outside the main London arc.
Hunter’s Moon (2022): The second book completes the Rebel Wolf romance and should be read after Midnight Moon.

Court of Starlight and Darkness Books in Order

This is a fantasy romance trilogy about a fae king, a deadly competition, and a new magical world.

A Forest of Stars (2022): Sia and Lore’s story begins with the competition and the dangerous fae court setup.
A Kiss of Shadow (2022): The second book deepens the court intrigue and romantic tension.
A Crown of Starlight (2022): The third book completes the Court of Starlight and Darkness trilogy.

Secrets & Sin Books in Order

This is a New Orleans-set urban fantasy romance trilogy.

City of Night (2022): Cora and Talan’s story begins with a darker, city-based supernatural romance setup.
Well of Souls (2022): The second book develops the enemies-to-lovers and fated-mates conflict.
Kiss of Death (2023): The third book completes the Secrets & Sin trilogy.

Charming Cove Books in Order

Charming Cove is a magical romantic comedy series set in Cornwall. The books are more standalone-friendly than Dragon’s Gift or Shadow Guild, but publication order is still the best path.

The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic (2023): The first Charming Cove book introduces the magical village and the lighter romantic-comedy tone.
How to Fake-Date a Vampire (2023): The second book continues the Charming Cove setting with a fake-dating vampire romance.
Romance Rules for Werewolves (2023): The third book adds a werewolf romance while keeping the cozy magical village structure.

Fated Fairytales Books in Order

This romantasy series is written with Veronica Douglas. Each book follows a different fairytale-inspired couple in a shared world.

Reign of Cinders and Glass (2024): A Cinderella-inspired romantasy with vampires, hidden power, and a darker fairytale romance setup.
Kingdom of Roses and Flame (2026): A Beauty and the Beast-inspired romantasy with Belle, a cursed dragon king, and the second major Fated Fairytales pairing.

Anthology and Shared-World Appearances

These are not core reading-order books. Read them as optional extras.

Devour (2022): An anthology appearance rather than a central Linsey Hall series installment.
Bewitched Blooms (2025): A multi-author fundraiser anthology that includes Linsey Hall material, best treated as bonus reading.

Shorter Reading Paths

For readers who do not want the full catalog, these are cleaner options.

Read Ancient Magic through Infinite Magic if you only want the first Cass Clereaux arc.
Read Once Bitten through Cursed Mate if you want to sample Shadow Guild without committing to Dragon’s Gift first.
Read The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic, How to Fake-Date a Vampire, and Romance Rules for Werewolves if you want magical romantic comedy.
Read A Forest of Stars, A Kiss of Shadow, and A Crown of Starlight if you want a contained fae fantasy romance trilogy.
Read Reign of Cinders and Glass and Kingdom of Roses and Flame if you want fairytale romantasy co-written with Veronica Douglas.

Publication Order

Publication order is useful for seeing how Linsey Hall’s career developed, but it is not always the smoothest reading order for the shared worlds.

Braving Fate (2014): The first Mythean Arcana book and Linsey Hall’s earliest listed series entry.
Soulceress (2014): The second Mythean Arcana book.
Rogue Soul (2014): The third Mythean Arcana book.
Stolen Fate (2014): The fourth Mythean Arcana book.
Fate Undone (2015): The fifth Mythean Arcana book.
Master of Fate (2015): The sixth Mythean Arcana book.
Witch’s Fate (2016): The seventh Mythean Arcana book.
Ancient Magic (2016): The first main Dragon’s Gift: The Huntress book.
Mirror Mage (2016): The second Huntress book.
Stolen Magic (2016): The third Huntress book.
Eternal Magic (2016): The fourth Huntress book.
Infinite Magic (2016): The fifth Huntress book.
Magic Undying (2016): The first Seeker book.
Demon Magic (2016): The second Seeker book.
Magic Revealed (2017): The third Seeker book.
Magic Wild (2017): The fourth Seeker book.
Phantom Magic (2017): The fifth Seeker book.
Fugitive of Magic (2017): The first Protector book.
Trial by Magic (2017): The second Protector book.
Origin of Magic (2017): The third Protector book.
Enemy of Magic (2017): The fourth Protector book.
Forged in Magic (2017): The fifth Protector book.
Undercover Magic (2017): The first Valkyrie book.
Academy of Magic (2017): The second Valkyrie book.
Hidden Magic (2017): A Huntress extra, best treated as optional.
Pursuit of Magic (2018): The third Valkyrie book.
Attack by Magic (2018): The fourth Valkyrie book.
Master of Magic (2018): The fifth Valkyrie book.
Institute of Magic (2018): The first Druid book.
Crime of Magic (2018): The second Druid book.
Celtic Magic (2018): The third Druid book.
Captured by Magic (2018): The fourth Druid book.
Doomsday Magic (2018): The fifth Druid book.
Gods of Magic (2018): The first Amazon book.
Hunt for Magic (2018): The second Amazon book.
Clash of Magic (2018): The third Amazon book.
Threat of Magic (2018): The fourth Amazon book.
Power of Magic (2019): The fifth Amazon book.
Demon Slayer (2019): The first Sorceress book.
Dragon Blood (2019): The second Sorceress book.
Demon Curse (2019): The third Sorceress book.
Dragon Rising (2019): The fourth Sorceress book.
Trial by Fae (2019): The first Dark Fae book.
Heir of the Fae (2019): The second Dark Fae book.
Queen of the Fae (2019): The third Dark Fae book.
Spirit of the Fae (2019): The fourth Dark Fae book.
Rise of the Fae (2019): The fifth Dark Fae book.
Death Valley Magic (2019): A Huntress extra, best read after the main Huntress arc.
Crown of Fire (2019): The first Forbidden Fae book.
Fate of Fire (2020): The second Forbidden Fae book.
Queen of Light (2020): The third Forbidden Fae book.
Secrets and Alchemy (2020): The one-book Potion Master branch.
Once Bitten (2020): The first Shadow Guild: The Rebel book.
Wicked Deal (2020): The second Shadow Guild: The Rebel book.
Dark Secrets (2020): The third Shadow Guild: The Rebel book.
Devilish Game (2020): The fourth Shadow Guild: The Rebel book.
Cursed Mate (2020): The fifth Shadow Guild: The Rebel book.
Infernal (2020): The first Shadow Guild: Hades & Persephone book.
Awakened (2020): The second Hades & Persephone book.
Captured (2020): The third Hades & Persephone book.
Wicked Wish (2021): The first Dragon’s Gift: The Storm book.
Dark Storm (2021): The second Storm book.
Cursed Angel (2021): The third Storm book.
Broken Skies (2021): The fourth Storm book.
Darkest Moon (2021): The first Wolf Queen book.
Wild Hunt (2021): The second Wolf Queen book.
Pack of Lies (2021): The third Wolf Queen book.
Rising Moon (2021): The fourth Wolf Queen book.
Wolf Queen (2021): The fifth Wolf Queen book.
Bite Me (2021): The first Vampire Bride book.
Suck It (2021): The second Vampire Bride book.
Kiss Me (2021): The third Vampire Bride book.
Midnight Moon (2022): The first Rebel Wolf book.
Hunter’s Moon (2022): The second Rebel Wolf book.
A Forest of Stars (2022): The first Court of Starlight and Darkness book.
A Kiss of Shadow (2022): The second Court of Starlight and Darkness book.
A Crown of Starlight (2022): The third Court of Starlight and Darkness book.
City of Night (2022): The first Secrets & Sin book.
Well of Souls (2022): The second Secrets & Sin book.
Devour (2022): An anthology appearance, not a main-series requirement.
Kiss of Death (2023): The third Secrets & Sin book.
The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic (2023): The first Charming Cove book.
How to Fake-Date a Vampire (2023): The second Charming Cove book.
Romance Rules for Werewolves (2023): The third Charming Cove book.
Reign of Cinders and Glass (2024): The first Fated Fairytales book.
Bewitched Blooms (2025): A multi-author anthology appearance and optional bonus item.
Kingdom of Roses and Flame (2026): The second Fated Fairytales book and the newest major listed Linsey Hall release as of this update.

Chronological Order

A full in-universe chronological order is less useful than series order.

For Dragon’s Gift, read the arcs in the author’s world order: Huntress, Seeker, Protector, Valkyrie, Druid, Amazon, Sorceress, Dark Fae, Forbidden Fae, Potion Master, and Storm.
For Shadow Guild, read The Rebel first, then Hades & Persephone, Wolf Queen, and Vampire Bride.
For Charming Cove, publication order is enough.
For Fated Fairytales, read Reign of Cinders and Glass before Kingdom of Roses and Flame.

Are the Series Connected?

Dragon’s Gift is the main shared world.

Shadow Guild is set in the same broad world and timeline, but it has no major character overlap in the author’s reading guidance and can be started independently.

Rebel Wolf, Court of Starlight and Darkness, Secrets & Sin, Charming Cove, and Fated Fairytales should be treated as separate or separate-friendly reading lanes unless a reader is deliberately following all of Hall’s work.

Latest Linsey Hall Release Status

At the time of writing such as April 28, 2026, Kingdom of Roses and Flame is the latest major listed Linsey Hall title. It is book 2 in Fated Fairytales, co-written with Veronica Douglas.

There is no need to wait for another book before starting Linsey Hall. The major Dragon’s Gift, Shadow Guild, Charming Cove, Rebel Wolf, Court of Starlight and Darkness, and Secrets & Sin arcs already have complete listed sequences.

FAQs

What Linsey Hall book should I read first?

Start with Ancient Magic if you want the main Dragon’s Gift world. Start with Once Bitten if you want Shadow Guild. Start with The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic if you want cozy magical romance.

Do I need to read Mythean Arcana before Dragon’s Gift?

No. Mythean Arcana is earlier by publication date, but Dragon’s Gift: The Huntress is the better starting point for Hall’s best-known shared urban fantasy world.

Can I start with Shadow Guild?

Yes. Shadow Guild is connected to the broader world, but it is designed as a usable entry point without reading every Dragon’s Gift book first.

Should I read Dragon’s Gift in publication order or character-arc order?

Use character-arc order. Read each five-book arc together before moving to the next one.

Are the Charming Cove books standalone?

They are more standalone-friendly than Dragon’s Gift or Shadow Guild, but publication order is still the clearest route.

Is Fated Fairytales connected to Dragon’s Gift?

No major reading-order connection should be assumed. Treat Fated Fairytales as its own romantasy series co-written with Veronica Douglas.

Where does Hidden Magic fit?

Hidden Magic is a Huntress extra. It can be read before Ancient Magic, but most new readers can start with Ancient Magic and return to the extra later.

Where does Death Valley Magic fit?

Death Valley Magic is another Huntress extra. Read it after the main Cass Clereaux books if you want bonus material.

Conclusion

The best Linsey Hall reading order depends on how much of the catalog you want.

For the full urban fantasy experience, start with Ancient Magic and follow the Dragon’s Gift arcs in order. For a separate but related paranormal romance entry point, start with Once Bitten. For lighter magical romance, start with The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic.

The safest all-purpose recommendation is simple: begin with Dragon’s Gift: The Huntress, finish each arc before moving on, and treat later romance lines as separate reading lanes.

Frank

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Frank is the editor of BookSeries.blog, focusing on publication order, chronological timelines, and spoiler-free reading guides for book series and fictional universes.

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