G. Bailey is a USA Today bestselling author of paranormal romance, fantasy romance, romantasy, shifter romance, academy romance, and reverse harem or why-choose romance.

Her bibliography is large, so the safest reading order is not one single list. Most readers should choose a series lane, read that lane in order, then move to another world.
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The main exception is the Her Guardians world. Her Guardians, Protected by Dragons, and Her Fate are connected strongly enough that they should be treated as one shared continuity.
The shortest answer
- Start with Winter’s Guardian if you want the older connected universe.
- Start with Her Wolves if you want one of G. Bailey’s most popular shifter series.
- Start with Court of Dragons and Crowns if you want a newer romantasy entry point.
- Start with Starlight Mates if you want the current Nexus series.
Do not start in the middle of any G. Bailey trilogy or academy series. Most of her series rely on escalating relationships, reveals, prophecy, school politics, supernatural factions, or mate-bond stakes.
G. Bailey reading routes
There are four sensible ways to read G. Bailey.
The first route is the Her Guardians-world route: Her Guardians, then Protected by Dragons, then Her Fate. This is best for readers who want the older connected supernatural universe.
The second route is the paranormal academy and shifter route: The Demon Academy, Dark Angel Academy, Fall Mountain Shifters, The Moon Alpha, The Fourth Pack, and related shifter series. This is best for readers who want wolf, demon, vampire, or academy setups.
The third route is the romantasy route: Dragon Crown, The Lost Fae Riders, Crowned by Wings, Bloodstone Academy, Nexus, and Wyern Clan. This is best for readers who want more fantasy-world structure.
The fourth route is the pen-name route: Louise Rose titles are contemporary romance and should be kept separate from G. Bailey’s paranormal/fantasy reading order.
Her Guardians world in order
The Her Guardians world is the best place to begin if you want G. Bailey’s earlier connected supernatural continuity. Read the three internal arcs in publication order.
Her Guardians series
- Winter’s Guardian (2017): Winter’s university life pulls her into a supernatural conflict, introducing the core heroine and the mixed-species guardian dynamic.
- Winter’s Kiss (2017): Winter’s story continues as prophecy, romance, and supernatural danger become harder to separate.
- Winter’s Promise (2017): The third book raises the war stakes and pushes Winter closer to the truth about who she is.
- Winter’s War (2017): The finale resolves Winter’s main arc and should not be read before the earlier three books.
Protected by Dragons series
- Wings of Ice (2018): Isola’s dragon-princess story begins with Dragca Academy, dragon guards, and the first major choice between duty and desire.
- Wings of Fire (2018): Isola’s situation worsens after betrayal and separation, making this a direct continuation rather than a loose sequel.
- Wings of Spirit (2018): The third book moves the dragon-guard curse and the fight for Dragca into a more dangerous phase.
- Wings of Fate (2018): Isola is caught between worlds, and the series begins driving toward its final confrontation.
- Wings of Dragca (2018): The last Protected by Dragons book completes Isola’s dragon-world arc.
Her Fate series
- Adelaide’s Fate (2018): Adelaide’s shifter life and family responsibilities connect her to a hidden supernatural court and a dangerous protective bargain.
- Adelaide’s Trust (2019): Adelaide’s world expands beyond the human setting as Fray, queenship, and prophecy take over the story.
- Adelaide’s Storm (2019): The final Adelaide book closes the Her Fate arc and is best read after the first two books.
Forest Pack books in order
Forest Pack is an early shifter series and can be read separately from Her Guardians.
- Run Little Wolf (2017): The series opens with wolf-shifter danger and establishes the pack-focused paranormal romance setup.
- Run Little Bear (2018): The second book shifts the series toward another supernatural romance while keeping the same broader pack-world tone.
- Run Little Prince (2019): The third book closes the Forest Pack sequence and should be read after the first two.
Saved by Pirates books in order
Saved by Pirates is a fantasy romance/pirate sequence. Read the main books in order, with the short story treated as optional side material.
- Escape the Sea (2017): The series begins with the pirate-world setup and the heroine’s first major break from ordinary safety.
- Love the Sea (2018): The second book continues the pirate romance and raises the emotional and adventure stakes.
- Save the Sea (2018): The third main book pushes the sea-bound conflict toward resolution.
- As I Fall (2018): An optional short piece connected to the Saved by Pirates world, best read after the first three books.
- Lost Heir (2020): A later entry in the pirate setting, best saved until after the original sequence.
The Marked books in order
The Marked is co-written with Cece Rose. Keep it separate from G. Bailey’s solo series.
- Marked by Power (2017): The series begins with supernatural academy-style power discovery and the first major marked-world conflict.
- Marked by Pain (2018): The second book deepens the consequences of the heroine’s powers and relationships.
- Marked by Destruction (2018): The third book completes the main Marked arc and should be read last.
Strip for Me books in order
Strip for Me is associated with Louise Rose/G. Bailey contemporary romance material. It should be treated as separate from the paranormal and romantasy worlds.
- Strip for Me: Part One (2017): The serial begins the contemporary romance setup and should be read first.
- Strip for Me: Part Two (2017): The second part continues the same serial storyline.
- Strip for Me: Part Three (2017): The third part escalates the central romance and conflict.
- Strip for Me: Part Four (2017): The fourth part moves the serial closer to its ending.
- Strip for Me: Part Five (2017): The final part closes the Strip for Me sequence.
From the Stars books in order
From the Stars is a short science-fiction/fantasy romance sequence.
- True Light (2018): The first book introduces the star-crossed paranormal or sci-fi romance setup.
- Dark Soul (2018): The second book continues the central conflict after the first book’s worldbuilding.
- Shadow Kiss (2019): The third book finishes the From the Stars arc.
Alpha Brothers books in order
The Alpha Brothers series is best read in its main three-book order. Some databases also list Yes Alpha as a box set or extra rather than a primary installment.
- No Alpha (2018): Elodie’s wolf-shifter story begins with rejection, captivity, and the dangerous Alpha Brothers.
- No Claim (2019): The second book continues Elodie’s fight for power, identity, and survival in the Alpha Brothers world.
- Vampire Captive (2019): The third primary book broadens the supernatural conflict beyond the wolf-pack setup.
- Yes Alpha (2019): A collected or extra Alpha Brothers listing, best treated as bonus material rather than a separate required novel.
A Demon’s Fall books in order
A Demon’s Fall centers on Evie and should be read straight through. Death Marked Witch is best treated as bonus novella material.
- Runes of Truth (2018): Evie’s assassin story begins with demon-world danger, hidden identity, and the first major rune conflict.
- Runes of Mortality (2018): The second book continues Evie’s survival story after death, betrayal, and supernatural power reshape her path.
- Runes of Black Magic (2018): The third book raises the throne and magic stakes, making it a direct continuation.
- Runes of Royalty (2019): The fourth book moves Evie into queen-level conflict and should be read after the first three.
- Death Marked Witch (2020): A bonus novella tied to the Hidden Runes collection, best read after Runes of Royalty if available.
Lost Time Academy books in order
Lost Time Academy is a three-book academy fantasy series. Read it in numbered order.
- Tales & Time (2019): The first book opens the time-themed academy setting and introduces the main magical conflict.
- Tales & Dreams (2019): The second book continues the academy arc after the first book’s revelations.
- Tales & Darkness (2019): The third book closes the Lost Time Academy sequence.
The Demon Academy books in order
The Demon Academy is a separate three-book academy series.
- Sinful as Hell (2019): Lexi’s demon-academy story begins with identity discovery, danger, and supernatural school politics.
- Ruthless as Hell (2019): The second book continues Lexi’s academy survival and relationship stakes.
- Savage as Hell (2019): The third book finishes the main Demon Academy arc.
Holly Oak Academy books in order
Holly Oak Academy is co-written with Scarlett Snow.
- Consequence (2019): The academy series opens with magical consequences and the first stage of the heroine’s supernatural conflict.
- Sacrifice (2020): The second book continues the academy storyline with higher personal costs.
- Coveted (2020): The third book closes the Holly Oak Academy sequence.
Familiar Empire books in order
Familiar Empire is a three-book wolf/familiar series.
- The Missing Wolf (2019): The series begins with the missing-wolf mystery and the first major familiar-world setup.
- The Dying Wolf (2020): The second book continues the wolf-centered conflict and raises the cost of the heroine’s choices.
- The Shadow Wolf (2020): The third book resolves the Familiar Empire sequence.
Dark Fae Academy and Dark Fae Paranormal Prison in order
These books are co-written with Scarlett Snow. The academy trilogy comes first, followed by the prison trilogy.
- Shadowborn Academy: Year One (2019): The Dark Fae Academy arc begins with school politics, fae danger, and the first year of the heroine’s trials.
- Shadowborn Academy: Year Two (2020): The second year continues the academy conflicts and relationship tension.
- Shadowborn Academy: Year Three (2020): The third academy book completes the school-stage arc.
- Shadowborn Prison (2020): The prison spin-off begins a darker continuation of the Shadowborn world.
- Shadowborn Royals (2020): The second prison book pushes the royal and prison-world stakes forward.
- Shadowborn Queen (2020): The third prison book finishes the Dark Fae Paranormal Prison arc.
Secret Gods Prison books in order
These books have alternate titles in some listings. Use the order below.
- Imprisoned Gods, also listed as A Name Like Karma (2019/2020): The series begins with imprisoned gods and the first stage of Karma’s supernatural conflict.
- Chosen Gods, also listed as A Name Like Justice (2019/2020): The second book continues the gods-prison storyline and deepens the chosen-one stakes.
- Storm Gods, also listed as A Name Like Storm or A Name Like Revenge (2020): The final book closes the main Secret Gods Prison arc.
Dark Angel Academy books in order
Dark Angel Academy is a compact three-book academy series.
- Descend (2020): The first book begins the dark angel academy setting and introduces the heroine’s fall into supernatural danger.
- Silence (2020): The second book continues the academy arc with higher emotional and supernatural stakes.
- Immoral (2020): The third book completes the Dark Angel Academy storyline.
Supernatural Shifter Academy books in order
Supernatural Shifter Academy is co-written with Regan Rosewood.
- Crescent Wolves (2020): The series begins with wolf-shifter academy conflict and the first heroine-centered supernatural romance.
- Azure Dragons (2020): The second book shifts attention to dragons while keeping the academy framework.
- Demonic Vampires (2020): The third book adds vampire and demon material to the shared school-world sequence.
- Unpredictable Sirens (2020): The fourth book brings sirens into the academy’s supernatural mix.
- Regent Witches (2021): The fifth book completes the academy sequence with witch-focused stakes.
Royal Reaper Academy books in order
Some databases connect Royal Reaper Academy to the broader rune-related listings, but it is clearest for readers as its own series.
- The Cursed Rune (2020): The academy arc begins with a cursed rune and the first major royal-reaper conflict.
- The Forsaken Rune (2020): The second book continues the rune danger and academy-level escalation.
- The Forgotten Rune (2021): The third book moves the series toward its final revelations.
- The Divine Rune (2021): The fourth book closes the Royal Reaper Academy arc.
The Everlasting Curse books in order
The Everlasting Curse is a three-book paranormal romance sequence.
- The Broken and Sinned (2020): The series begins with the curse framework and the first major broken-world romance conflict.
- The Cursed and Desired (2021): The second book continues the curse-driven relationship and supernatural stakes.
- The Immortal and Damned (2021): The third book completes the Everlasting Curse arc.
Rejected Mate books in order
Rejected Mate is co-written with Scarlett Snow.
- Alpha Hell (2021): The series begins with rejected-mate conflict and a hellish supernatural setting.
- Mine in Hell (2021): The second book continues the heroine’s supernatural and romantic entanglements.
- This Demon Hell (2021): The third book completes the Rejected Mate trilogy.
Fall Mountain Shifters books in order
Fall Mountain Shifters is one of G. Bailey’s major shifter series. Read all eight books in order.
- Her Wolves (2021): The series opens with wolf-shifter mate bonds and establishes Fall Mountain’s main pack setting.
- Her Defenders (2021): The second book continues the shared shifter world with a new protective-romance focus.
- Her Royal Wolf (2021): The third book adds royal-wolf stakes to the Fall Mountain structure.
- Her Salvation (2021): The fourth book pushes the series toward more dangerous emotional and pack-level consequences.
- Her Night Wolf (2021): The fifth book continues the wolf-shifter sequence with darker night-wolf material.
- Fall of Embers (2022): The sixth book begins the Embers portion of the Fall Mountain arc.
- Reign of Embers (2022): The seventh book continues the Embers conflict and raises the series stakes.
- Lost Embers (2022): The eighth book closes the currently listed Fall Mountain Shifters sequence.
The Moon Alpha books in order
The Moon Alpha is co-written with Regan Rosewood.
- Luna Wolf (2022): The trilogy begins with rejection, alpha-heir pressure, and wolf-shifter romance.
- Nox Wolf (2022): The second book continues the mate-bond and rejection conflict.
- Lux Wolf (2022): The third book completes the Moon Alpha trilogy.
Wyern Clan books in order
Wyern Clan is a monster/fae romance series. Most stable listings count five primary books; Hex of Monsters appears in some databases as an additional sixth entry.
- Heir of Monsters (2022): The series begins with monster royalty, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a Beauty and the Beast-style fantasy romance setup.
- Possession of Monsters (2022): The second book traps the heroine deeper in fae-court danger and continues the monster-romance arc.
- Conquest of Monsters (2023): The third book expands the conflict across deadly seas and wider fantasy-world stakes.
- Veil of Monsters (2023): The fourth book pushes the heroine and King Emerson into more direct mate and memory conflict.
- Fates of Monsters (2023): The fifth book brings the main Wyern Clan conflict to its listed primary-series endpoint.
- Hex of Monsters (2024): An additional Wyern Clan listing in some databases, best treated as extra or continuation material because not all major sources count it as a primary book.
Dragon Crown books in order
Dragon Crown is a newer romantasy series and should be read in numbered order. The side story has conflicting title metadata, so check the edition you are using.
- Court of Dragons and Crowns (2023): The series begins with dragon kings, a chosen bride, and a dangerous court-test setup.
- Court of Dragons and Vows (2023): The second book continues the dragon-court conflict and brings in dragon riders and deeper political stakes.
- Court of Pumpkins and Gods, also listed as Court of Pumpkins and Crowns (2023): A Halloween side story connected to the Dragon Crown world, best read after Court of Dragons and Vows.
- Court of Dragons and Ashes (2024): The third main book moves the series into trials, gods, and wider court danger.
- Court of Dragons and Ruin (2024): The fourth main book continues the dragon-king conflict after the series’ mid-arc losses.
- Court of Dragons and Twilight (2024): The fifth main book completes the Dragon Crown arc.
Chrysalis Pack books in order
Chrysalis Pack is co-written with Scarlett Snow.
- These Vicious Wolves (2023): The series begins with a vicious wolf-shifter setup and the first Chrysalis Pack conflict.
- These Vicious Fae (2024): The second book brings fae material into the pack-world progression.
The Lost Fae Riders books in order
The Lost Fae Riders is a fantasy romance series and should be read straight through.
- A Vow of Dragons and Storms (2024): The series begins with dragons, storms, vows, and the first lost-fae-rider conflict.
- A Book of Royals and Deities (2024): The second book expands the fantasy politics and divine stakes.
- A Story of Mates and Temptation (2025): The third book continues the mate-bond and temptation threads after the first two books.
- A Flame of Dragons and Gods (2026): The fourth book continues the dragon-and-god conflict and should be read after the first three.
Crowned by Wings books in order
Crowned by Wings is co-written with Scarlett Snow. It is a separate romantasy series.
- A Bond of Fire and Roses (2024): The series opens with dragon-rider romantasy, arranged-marriage tension, and enemies-to-lovers stakes.
- A Bond of Ice and Glass (2025): The second book continues the warring-kingdom and bond-driven conflict.
- A Bond of Shadows and Gold (2026): The third book is the next Crowned by Wings entry and should be read after the first two.
The Nexus books in order
The Nexus is one of G. Bailey’s current larger series. Read it in strict numbered order.
- Starlight Mates (2024): The series begins with a Nexus shifter and introduces the mate-bond framework of the series.
- Celestial Alphas (2024): The second book continues the alphas and cosmic-shifter conflict.
- Ethereal Shifters (2025): The third book pushes the Nexus world into broader supernatural danger.
- Moonlight Bonds (2025): The fourth book continues the bond-focused arc and should not be read first.
- Starbound Souls (2026): The fifth book carries the Nexus sequence into its later-series stakes.
- Cosmic Fates (scheduled 2026): The sixth Nexus book is the next endpoint for the series’ current listed order.
Bloodstone Academy books in order
Bloodstone Academy is a dark academia romantasy series. Read it in numbered order.
- We Hunt the Night (2025): The series begins with witches, dark academia, enemies-to-lovers tension, and the Bloodstone Academy setting.
- We Borrow the Light (2026): The second book continues the academy conflict after the first book’s setup.
- We Steal the Flight (scheduled 2026): The third book is listed as the next Bloodstone Academy installment and should be saved until after books one and two.
The Fourth Pack books in order
The Fourth Pack is a shifter romantasy series. It currently has published and upcoming entries.
- Touched by Oblivion (2025): The series begins with the Fourth Pack setup, shifter politics, and the first heroine-centered conflict.
- Bonded by Wolves (2026): The second book continues the shifter-bond storyline and should be read after Touched by Oblivion.
- Haunted by Wings (scheduled 2027): The third listed book is upcoming and should follow Bonded by Wolves.
- Devoured by Night (scheduled 2027): The fourth listed book is upcoming and belongs after Haunted by Wings.
Standalone and collaboration titles
These books are not required before any main G. Bailey series unless a future edition clearly links them.
- Triple Kisses (2017): An early standalone or novella-length romance listing, separate from the major fantasy series.
- Eternal Soul (2018): A Coralee June collaboration and the first Forsaken Gods title.
- Eternal Heart (2019): The second Forsaken Gods collaboration, best read after Eternal Soul.
- The Deadly Game (2019): A Coralee June collaboration and standalone-style entry, separate from G. Bailey’s main series order.
- A Storm of Dragons and Vows (2025): A separate dragon-romance listing, best treated outside the main numbered series unless your edition states otherwise.
- Resisting Them (2018): A Louise Rose-associated novella or short work, separate from the paranormal series order.
- Lost Imprint (2021): A short or novella listing, best treated as optional unless you are collecting all shorter G. Bailey material.
Louise Rose pen-name books in order
Louise Rose is a pen name used for contemporary romance material. These books should not be folded into the supernatural G. Bailey order.
The King Brothers
- Secret, also listed as Izzy’s Beginning (2017): The King Brothers series begins with Izzy and Blake’s secret romance in the same-town contemporary setting.
- Chance, also listed as Sebastian’s Chance (2017): The second book shifts to another King Brothers romance while staying in the same family world.
- Past, also listed as Elliot’s Secret (2017): The third book continues the same-town structure with another brother’s story.
- Fall, also listed as Harley’s Fall (2018): The fourth book adds another King-family romance and should be read after the first three.
- Revenge (2018): The fifth main book closes the primary King Brothers sequence.
- Try to Ruin Me (2019): Commonly associated with the Louise Rose contemporary list, best treated as related or separate companion material rather than a core King Brothers requirement.
Boys of King Academy
- Take My Crown (2020): The academy series opens with King Academy, class power, foster-family history, and high-school bully romance tension.
- Take My Place (2020): The second book continues the King Academy conflict after the first book’s power plays.
- Take My Throne (2020): The third book moves the academy storyline closer to its final confrontation.
- Be My Traitor (2020): The fourth book closes the currently stable Boys of King Academy order.
Tattered Obsession
- Tattered Lies (2023): The series begins with arranged-marriage romance and the first Tattered Obsession conflict.
- Tattered Brothers (2023): The second book continues the contemporary dark-romance family setup.
- Tattered Vows (2023): The third book completes the Tattered Obsession sequence.
Recommended G. Bailey order for new readers
Use this order if you want a practical path through G. Bailey without trying to read every book by publication date.
- Winter’s Guardian (2017): Start here if you want the original connected supernatural universe.
- Winter’s Kiss (2017): Continue Winter’s arc before branching out.
- Winter’s Promise (2017): Read third to keep the prophecy and relationship reveals intact.
- Winter’s War (2017): Finish the Her Guardians core arc before reading the spin-offs.
- Wings of Ice (2018): Move into Protected by Dragons after Winter’s story.
- Wings of Fire (2018): Continue Isola’s dragon-guard arc.
- Wings of Spirit (2018): Read next for the curse and Dragca escalation.
- Wings of Fate (2018): Keep the late-series dragon conflict in sequence.
- Wings of Dragca (2018): Finish the Protected by Dragons arc here.
- Adelaide’s Fate (2018): Begin the Her Fate spin-off after the earlier shared-world arcs.
- Adelaide’s Trust (2019): Continue Adelaide’s Fray and fate storyline.
- Adelaide’s Storm (2019): Finish the Her Guardians world route.
- Her Wolves (2021): Start Fall Mountain Shifters here if you want the strongest shifter route.
- Court of Dragons and Crowns (2023): Start Dragon Crown here if you want newer romantasy.
- Starlight Mates (2024): Start Nexus here if you want one of the current major series.
- We Hunt the Night (2025): Start Bloodstone Academy here if you want dark academia romantasy.
- Touched by Oblivion (2025): Start The Fourth Pack here if you want G. Bailey’s newer shifter romantasy.
This is not a strict master timeline. It is a practical reader route that keeps connected arcs together and avoids spoilers from starting mid-series.
Chronological order
There is no single confirmed chronological order across every G. Bailey series.
Use internal series order instead. Her Guardians, Protected by Dragons, and Her Fate should be read as one connected world; most other series can be treated as separate continuities unless the book itself clearly states otherwise.
Box sets and omnibus editions
Box sets are usually buying formats, not new story entries.
A few G. Bailey collections include bonus scenes or bonus novellas. Read the individual books in the order listed above, then treat exclusive collection material as optional extras.
Important examples include the Her Guardians complete collection, the Protected by Dragons collection, Hidden Runes, and some Louise Rose complete-series bundles.
Latest release status
As of this update, the latest confirmed released G. Bailey title is Bonded by Wolves, the second Fourth Pack book, released in June 2026.
Upcoming titles in current listings include A Bond of Shadows and Gold, We Steal the Flight, Cosmic Fates, Haunted by Wings, and Devoured by Night.
Release dates can shift, especially for preorder listings, so update this section before publication if the article goes live later than June 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What G. Bailey book should I read first?
Read Winter’s Guardian first if you want the older connected universe. Read Her Wolves first if you want shifter romance. Read Court of Dragons and Crowns first if you want newer romantasy.
Are all G. Bailey books connected?
No. G. Bailey has several separate series worlds. The Her Guardians world is connected across Her Guardians, Protected by Dragons, and Her Fate, but most other series should be read as their own lanes.
Do I need to read Her Guardians before Protected by Dragons?
Yes, for the cleanest shared-world experience. Protected by Dragons can be followed on its own, but Her Guardians gives better context for the larger supernatural world.
Do I need to read Her Guardians before Her Fate?
Yes, if you want the smoothest continuity. Her Fate is described as a Her Guardians spin-off and works better after the earlier series.
Are G. Bailey’s Louise Rose books part of the same world?
No. Louise Rose is best treated as a separate pen-name shelf for contemporary romance material.
Should I read G. Bailey in publication order?
Only if you are doing a complete author read-through. For most readers, publication order is less useful than series order because the bibliography moves between many separate worlds.
Is Dragon Crown connected to The Lost Fae Riders?
They are both romantasy/fantasy romance lines, but they should be read as separate series unless your edition states a direct crossover.
Where does Court of Pumpkins and Gods fit?
Read it after Court of Dragons and Vows. It is a Dragon Crown side story and appears in some listings under the alternate title Court of Pumpkins and Crowns.
Is Yes Alpha a separate Alpha Brothers novel?
Treat Yes Alpha as bonus or collected material rather than a required fourth main novel. The core Alpha Brothers sequence is No Alpha, No Claim, and Vampire Captive.
Is Death Marked Witch required?
No. Treat Death Marked Witch as bonus A Demon’s Fall material connected to the Hidden Runes collection.
Conclusion
The safest G. Bailey reading order is series-by-series.
For the connected supernatural world, read Her Guardians, then Protected by Dragons, then Her Fate. For shifters, begin with Her Wolves. For newer romantasy, begin with Court of Dragons and Crowns, Starlight Mates, or We Hunt the Night.
Do not mix every series into one master timeline. G. Bailey’s catalogue is clearer when each world is kept on its own shelf.
Frank is the editor of BookSeries.blog, focusing on publication order, chronological timelines, and spoiler-free reading guides for book series and fictional universes.

