Jackie May Books in Order (Updated July 1, 2026)

Jackie May is the paranormal romance and urban fantasy pen name connected to Kelly Oram and Josh, writing in a shared supernatural world called the Underworld Universe.

This is not a catalog where readers should simply pick any first book. The major series overlap, characters cross over, and later books can spoil earlier reveals.

The clearest starting point is Don’t Rush Me. It opens the Nora Jacobs series and gives the safest introduction to Detroit’s supernatural underworld before the companion series and spin-offs expand the world.

The Underworld rule

1. Read the Nora Jacobs series first.
2. Then read Shayne Davies.
3. Then read Wulf’s Pack.
4. Then move to Nora NOLA once Can’t Touch Me is released.

The short novellas are optional. They are not required for the main Underworld timeline.

The main Underworld reading path

1. Don’t Rush Me (2018): Nora Jacobs is pulled into Detroit’s hidden supernatural world when her psychic abilities make her useful to a powerful vampire investigation.
2. Don’t Cheat Me (2018): Nora is still adjusting to life as the underworld’s “token human” when werewolf pack politics and vampire attention make safety harder to hold onto.
3. The Devil to Pay (2018): Fox shifter Shayne Davies fights for a place at the Federal Underworld Agency, bringing the companion series into the same Detroit setting.
4. Don’t Bait Me (2019): Nora’s fey heritage becomes harder to hide after attacks on fey underworlders pull her into another dangerous case.
5. Magic in Those Eyes (2019): Shayne’s FUA work deepens as an ogre case, a serial killer investigation, and sorcerer-family trouble collide.
6. Don’t Tempt Me (2020): Nora’s final series book pushes her powers, her clan, and the FUA conflict toward the major resolution of her original arc.
7. Heart and Soul (2021): Shayne and Brenner face escalating underworld enemies while Brenner’s past pushes them into a fight they cannot avoid.
8. Just Dare Me (2022): Shayne’s finale closes her series and also resolves major Detroit Division and crossover stakes from the broader Underworld cast.
9. Wulf’s Pack (2025): Wulf’s standalone shifter romance follows a lone alpha whose true-mate bond forces him into pack leadership and dangerous new enemies.
10. Can’t Touch Me (expected October 2026): Nora returns in the first Nora NOLA book, where a vampire plague in New Orleans threatens the fragile peace between humans and underworlders.

This order preserves the shared-world reveals. It also follows the author’s own warning that reading later Underworld books too early can create major spoilers.

Nora Jacobs books in order

1. Don’t Rush Me (2018): Nora’s psychic abilities expose her to Detroit’s supernatural underworld, making this the essential first book.
2. Don’t Cheat Me (2018): Nora’s new underworld reputation brings werewolf trouble, vampire pressure, and a larger role in supernatural society.
3. Don’t Bait Me (2019): Nora’s connection to the fey becomes central when attacks on fey underworlders turn personal.
4. Don’t Tempt Me (2020): Nora’s darkness, her clan, and her first official FUA case drive the original series to its conclusion.

The Nora Jacobs books should be read in order. This is a slow-burn reverse harem urban fantasy series, and the relationship, power, and world-building arcs are cumulative.

Shayne Davies books in order

1. The Devil to Pay (2018): Shayne Davies, a fox shifter with more sarcasm than status, finally gets her chance to prove herself at the Federal Underworld Agency.
2. Magic in Those Eyes (2019): Shayne gains ground as an FUA field agent while a feral-ogre case and a human serial-killer investigation expose deeper sorcerer trouble.
3. Heart and Soul (2021): Shayne’s relationship with Brenner is tested by underworld enemies, old crimes, and the danger of protecting a human in a lethal supernatural city.
4. Just Dare Me (2022): Shayne’s final book resolves the East Side demon threat, her romance arc, and major crossover business for the Detroit FUA.

The Shayne Davies series is set in the same Underworld Universe as Nora Jacobs. It can be read as a companion series, but the safest route is to start it after Don’t Cheat Me and finish Nora’s books alongside it in the combined order above.

This is not a reverse harem series.

Underworld standalone

• Wulf’s Pack (2025): Wulf is a dominant wolf shifter who wants nothing to do with pack leadership until a true-mate bond with Skylar forces him to protect, claim, and lead.

Wulf’s Pack is a standalone traditional M/F romance, but it takes place after both Nora Jacobs and Shayne Davies. It contains major spoilers for both earlier series, so it belongs late in the order.

Nora NOLA books in order

• Can’t Touch Me (expected October 2026): Nora Jacobs returns as a Federal Underworld Agency leader when a mysterious vampire sickness in New Orleans threatens to ignite human-underworld conflict.

Nora NOLA is a spin-off of the original Nora Jacobs series. It is meant to be read after Nora Jacobs, and the cleanest full-continuity path places it after Shayne Davies and Wulf’s Pack as well.

Some catalog records show regional date variation around October 5–6, 2026. Treat the title as an October 2026 upcoming release until final retailer publication data is settled.

Short stories and novellas

1. My Soul to Keep (2019 in most catalog listings): Kinsey accidentally sells her soul while trying to escape a terrible love life, landing in the Netherworld with three lords of the afterlife.
2. Urban Fantasies (2019): Victoria Cross leaves the city for a new start in a small town, only to find herself tangled with three men and a paranormal-romance setup.
3. My Soul to Keep / Urban Fantasies (2020): A collection edition that gathers the two short works together and should not be counted as a separate new story.

These short pieces are optional. They are useful for completionists, but they are not required to understand Nora Jacobs, Shayne Davies, Wulf’s Pack, or Nora NOLA.

Publication order

1. Don’t Rush Me (2018): Nora’s first book introduces the psychic-human viewpoint and the hidden supernatural Detroit setting.
2. Don’t Cheat Me (2018): Nora’s second book builds the werewolf, vampire, and underworld-society complications.
3. The Devil to Pay (2018): Shayne’s first book starts the companion FUA series from a fox-shifter perspective.
4. Don’t Bait Me (2019): Nora’s third book makes her fey connection and citywide danger more important.
5. Magic in Those Eyes (2019): Shayne’s second book adds sorcerer-family conflict and a stronger FUA case structure.
6. My Soul to Keep (2019 in most catalog listings): A standalone paranormal reverse harem novella about a soul bargain gone wrong.
7. Urban Fantasies (2019): A separate novella with a small-town paranormal-romance premise.
8. Don’t Tempt Me (2020): Nora’s fourth book completes the original Nora Jacobs arc.
9. My Soul to Keep / Urban Fantasies (2020): A collection edition, not a new continuity step.
10. Heart and Soul (2021): Shayne’s third book raises the personal and supernatural cost of her life with Brenner.
11. Just Dare Me (2022): Shayne’s fourth book closes the companion series and key Detroit crossover threads.
12. Wulf’s Pack (2025): A later Underworld standalone that should be read after the two original series.
13. Can’t Touch Me (expected October 2026): The first Nora NOLA spin-off, bringing Nora and her crew into a New Orleans case.

Publication order is useful, but the combined Underworld order is more practical. The author’s own suggested path matters more than a flat release list because the series spoil each other.

Series-by-series order

Use this version if you do not want to jump between Nora and Shayne books.

First: Nora Jacobs

1. Don’t Rush Me (2018): Nora discovers how dangerous her psychic gifts become once the supernatural world notices her.
2. Don’t Cheat Me (2018): Nora’s underworld role expands through werewolf trouble and vampire pressure.
3. Don’t Bait Me (2019): Nora’s hidden identity and fey-related danger push the series into deeper supernatural politics.
4. Don’t Tempt Me (2020): Nora’s original story reaches its final confrontation and relationship payoff.

Second: Shayne Davies

1. The Devil to Pay (2018): Shayne joins the FUA and gets pulled into a messy case involving demons, stolen bomb materials, and a human detective.
2. Magic in Those Eyes (2019): Shayne’s new FUA status is tested by a case that crosses human justice and underworld law.
3. Heart and Soul (2021): Shayne and Brenner face enemies tied to both romance and revenge.
4. Just Dare Me (2022): Shayne’s finale closes her main arc and the Detroit Division’s biggest unresolved threats.

Third: Later Underworld stories

1. Wulf’s Pack (2025): Wulf’s true-mate story works as a standalone but assumes the wider Underworld timeline has already moved forward.
2. Can’t Touch Me (expected October 2026): Nora’s New Orleans spin-off begins after the earlier Underworld books.

This series-by-series version is safe. It is slightly less precise than the combined order, but it avoids major spoilers as long as Nora comes before Shayne, and both come before Wulf and Nora NOLA.

Chronological order

The best chronological order is the author-recommended Underworld order:

1. Don’t Rush Me (2018): Nora enters the underworld and begins the core Detroit storyline.
2. Don’t Cheat Me (2018): Nora’s role grows after her first violent exposure to supernatural politics.
3. The Devil to Pay (2018): Shayne’s FUA story begins alongside the already-established Detroit world.
4. Don’t Bait Me (2019): Nora’s fey-related danger escalates.
5. Magic in Those Eyes (2019): Shayne’s second case fits before Nora’s finale.
6. Don’t Tempt Me (2020): Nora’s original arc concludes.
7. Heart and Soul (2021): Shayne’s later arc continues after Nora’s major developments.
8. Just Dare Me (2022): Shayne’s series and several crossover threads close.
9. Wulf’s Pack (2025): Wulf’s standalone follows the earlier series and includes major spoilers.
10. Can’t Touch Me (expected October 2026): Nora NOLA begins the next Nora-focused phase after the earlier Underworld books.

The novellas do not need chronological placement for the main continuity. Treat them as separate optional reads.

What is required?

Required for the main Underworld story:

1. Don’t Rush Me (2018): Required because it introduces Nora and the world.
2. Don’t Cheat Me (2018): Required because it builds Nora’s underworld status.
3. The Devil to Pay (2018): Strongly recommended before the later crossover-heavy books.
4. Don’t Bait Me (2019): Required for Nora’s identity and fey storyline.
5. Magic in Those Eyes (2019): Strongly recommended before later Shayne and FUA developments.
6. Don’t Tempt Me (2020): Required to finish Nora’s original series.
7. Heart and Soul (2021): Required for Shayne’s later relationship and enemy arc.
8. Just Dare Me (2022): Required to finish Shayne’s series and close key Detroit events.
9. Wulf’s Pack (2025): Optional as a standalone romance, but important for the full Underworld timeline.
10. Can’t Touch Me (expected October 2026): Required for the Nora NOLA spin-off once released.

Optional:

1. My Soul to Keep (2019 in most catalog listings): Optional standalone novella.
2. Urban Fantasies (2019): Optional standalone novella.
3. My Soul to Keep / Urban Fantasies (2020): Optional collection edition.

Latest release status

At the time of writing, such as July 1, 2026, the latest published Jackie May novel is Wulf’s Pack, released in 2025.

The next listed Jackie May book is Can’t Touch Me, the first Nora NOLA book, expected in October 2026.

No additional post-Can’t Touch Me Jackie May novel with a stable public release date was confirmed for this update.

FAQ

What is the first Jackie May book?

The first main Jackie May book is Don’t Rush Me, published in 2018.

What Jackie May book should I read first?

Start with Don’t Rush Me. It introduces Nora Jacobs, Detroit’s underworld, and the core supernatural rules that later books rely on.

Should I read Nora Jacobs before Shayne Davies?

Yes. Shayne Davies is a companion series in the same world, and later Shayne books can spoil Nora Jacobs.

Can I read Shayne Davies by itself?

You can, but it is not the best choice. The series is more rewarding after at least the first two Nora Jacobs books, and the full crossover path is cleaner.

Is Nora Jacobs reverse harem?

Yes. Nora Jacobs is described as a slow-burn reverse harem urban fantasy series.

Is Shayne Davies reverse harem?

No. Shayne Davies is not a reverse harem series.

Where does Wulf’s Pack fit?

Read Wulf’s Pack after both Nora Jacobs and Shayne Davies. It is a standalone M/F romance, but it takes place later and contains major spoilers.

What is Nora NOLA?

Nora NOLA is a new Nora Jacobs spin-off series set after the original Nora Jacobs books. Its first book is Can’t Touch Me.

Do I need to read Wulf’s Pack before Can’t Touch Me?

For the full Underworld timeline, yes. The current suggested sequence places Wulf’s Pack before Nora NOLA.

Are My Soul to Keep and Urban Fantasies required?

No. They are optional novellas and do not need to be inserted into the main Underworld reading order.

What is Jackie May’s latest book?

The latest published Jackie May novel is Wulf’s Pack.

What is Jackie May’s next book?

The next listed book is Can’t Touch Me, expected in October 2026.

Final guidance

Begin with Don’t Rush Me and follow Nora’s first two books before stepping into Shayne’s series.

For the cleanest Underworld experience, use this path: Don’t Rush Me, Don’t Cheat Me, The Devil to Pay, Don’t Bait Me, Magic in Those Eyes, Don’t Tempt Me, Heart and Soul, Just Dare Me, Wulf’s Pack, then Can’t Touch Me when it releases.

Save My Soul to Keep and Urban Fantasies for optional novella reading.Jackie May is the paranormal romance and urban fantasy pen name connected to Kelly Oram and Josh, writing in a shared supernatural world called the Underworld Universe.

This is not a catalog where readers should simply pick any first book. The major series overlap, characters cross over, and later books can spoil earlier reveals.

The clearest starting point is Don’t Rush Me. It opens the Nora Jacobs series and gives the safest introduction to Detroit’s supernatural underworld before the companion series and spin-offs expand the world.