Jamie Dalton Books in Order (Updated April 28, 2026)

Jamie Dalton is the name used by more than one author, so this reading order needs a clear boundary.

This guide focuses first on the US-based Jamie Dalton, the fantasy and paranormal romance author of Worldwalker, Bound by Honey, and How to Dump a Vampire. A separate section near the end covers the UK-based Jamie Dalton, author of The Gloaming.

Do not combine those two catalogues. They are different authors, different continuities, and different reading paths.

Quick Start

1. Read Worldwalker first if you want Jamie Dalton’s connected fantasy-series route.
2. Read How to Dump a Vampire first if you want paranormal romantic comedy.
3. Read Bound by Honey first only if you want a cozy fantasy romance and do not mind starting with a shared-world book.
4. The safest complete order is to read each connected series together, then move into shared-world books and anthologies.

Jamie Dalton Books in Publication Order

1. Worldwalker (2022): Adalyn’s magic awakens when the dead begin speaking to her, starting The Banneret Series with court secrets, spirits, and a kingdom that is not as stable as it looks.
2. Dragonborn (2022): The second Banneret book continues Adalyn’s story and should be read after Worldwalker because it builds on the first book’s magical and political setup.
3. Goddess of the Broken (2022): A separate fantasy line about broken power, divine pressure, and a heroine drawn into a larger conflict.
4. Throne of Slumber (2023): A Black-Backed Mirror retelling entry, best treated as its own fairy-tale-style fantasy rather than part of The Banneret continuity.
5. Bound by Honey (2023): A cozy fantasy romance involving a magical library, a curse, and a softer shared-world setting.
6. Tales of Christmas Villains (2023): A holiday-themed anthology appearance, optional for readers who are not collecting every short story.
7. Tales of Disastrous Dates (2024): A collaborative short-story collection built around romantic misfires and awkward date setups.
8. Tales of the Crib (2024): A themed anthology appearance, best read as optional side material rather than a main Jamie Dalton novel.
9. Tales of Wondrously Wicked Witches (2024): A witch-themed anthology contribution that fits the author’s magical-fiction lane without affecting any series order.
10. How to Dump a Vampire (2024): A paranormal rom-com about a reclusive witch and a vampire prince trapped together by a blizzard, opening the How To Villain On RomCom sequence.
11. How to Be a Good Villain (2024): The second How To Villain On RomCom book, continuing the series’ fantasy romance and villain-coded comedy angle.
12. Cursed by Gold (2024): A Once Upon a Curse shared-world entry, best read as a standalone retelling-style fantasy romance.
13. Goddess of the Tides (2024): Commonly listed as the second Goddess of the Broken book, continuing that fantasy thread after Goddess of the Broken.
14. When a Reaper Falls (2025): A short work with reaper/paranormal romance elements, optional unless you are reading all Jamie Dalton short fiction.
15. Whodunnit for Love (2025): A short romance mystery-style entry, separate from the main fantasy series.
16. Tales of the Lost Things (2025): A themed anthology appearance about lost objects, lost chances, or lost connections, depending on the story.
17. Tales of Whisk-ful Thinking (2025): A playful collection entry with cozy or magical short-fiction positioning.
18. Tales of the Fang Thangs (2025): A fang/vampire-themed anthology appearance, optional for readers following the paranormal side of the catalogue.
19. Tales of Snowed-In Scoundrels (2025): A winter-themed anthology contribution, best treated as seasonal side reading.
20. Bewitched by the Fruit Bat King (2025): A Bewitching Hour shared-world paranormal romance, separate from The Banneret and How To Villain On RomCom.
21. Till Death and Daisies Bloom (2025): A co-written cozy fantasy/paranormal romance with Raven Storm, belonging outside Jamie Dalton’s main solo series.
22. Wicked Prince of Blood (2025): A co-written Wicked Princes entry with Adalynd Grayves, part of a separate shared-world royal fantasy romance line.

The Banneret Series in Order

1. Worldwalker (2022): Adalyn’s quiet place in the king’s kitchen is disrupted when spirits begin reaching her, forcing her toward a dangerous magical truth.
2. Dragonborn (2022): The story moves beyond the first book’s awakening stage and carries forward the consequences of Adalyn’s power.

Read The Banneret Series in publication order. This is a connected fantasy sequence, and book two is not the best place to start.

Goddess of the Broken Books in Order

1. Goddess of the Broken (2022): Opens a separate fantasy storyline about fractured identity, power, and survival under divine pressure.
2. Goddess of the Tides (2024): Commonly listed as the continuation, expanding the Goddess of the Broken line beyond its first conflict.

Read Goddess of the Broken first. The second book is commonly grouped with it, but some catalogue records are less consistent, so this section should be read as the most stable known order.

Black-Backed Mirror Retellings in Order

• Throne of Slumber (2023): A retelling-style fantasy that stands apart from Jamie Dalton’s other series and can be read on its own.

This is not required before The Banneret books, Goddess of the Broken, or How To Villain On RomCom.

How To Villain On RomCom Books in Order

1. How to Dump a Vampire (2024): A witch and a vampire prince are forced into close quarters, setting up the series’ mix of romance, magic, and comic friction.
2. How to Be a Good Villain (2024): Continues the paranormal romantic-comedy line with another fantasy romance built around villain-coded expectations.

Read these in numbered order. They are lighter and more flexible than a tightly serialized fantasy saga, but the first book is still the cleanest entry point.

Shared-World and Standalone Fantasy Romance Books

1. Bound by Honey (2023): A cozy fantasy romance centered on a magical library and a curse, useful as a softer standalone entry into Dalton’s work.
2. Cursed by Gold (2024): A Once Upon a Curse book, best approached as a standalone retelling in a multi-author world.
3. Bewitched by the Fruit Bat King (2025): A Bewitching Hour entry with paranormal romance positioning and no required Banneret background.
4. Till Death and Daisies Bloom (2025): A co-written cozy/paranormal romance with Raven Storm, optional unless you are following that collection.
5. Wicked Prince of Blood (2025): A Wicked Princes shared-world romance co-written with Adalynd Grayves, separate from Dalton’s solo fantasy series.

These books do not need to be read before the main series. Choose them by mood or by the shared world you are following.

Anthologies, Collections, and Short Fiction

1. Tales of Christmas Villains (2023): A holiday villain collection appearance, optional for main-series readers.
2. Tales of Disastrous Dates (2024): A collaborative collection about dates going wrong, separate from the author’s fantasy continuity.
3. Tales of the Crib (2024): A themed anthology contribution, best saved for completists.
4. Tales of Wondrously Wicked Witches (2024): A witch-focused collection appearance, thematically close to Dalton’s magical work but not required for a series.
5. Ink and Incantation (2024): A multi-author anthology entry, optional unless you are collecting every collaborative appearance.
6. Faeted Mates (2024): A multi-author fantasy romance anthology, separate from Dalton’s numbered series.
7. Of Storms and Stardust (2024): A multi-author fantasy anthology appearance, not part of the core Jamie Dalton reading path.
8. Season of the Witch (2024): A witch-themed multi-author project, optional and separate from the main series.
9. Stop Reading! (2024 or date uncertain): A short or small-format listing associated with Jamie Dalton in reader catalogues; treat it as optional until publication details are clearer.
10. When a Reaper Falls (2025): A short paranormal romance work, best read after the main novels if you want all side pieces.
11. Whodunnit for Love (2025): A short romance/mystery entry, separate from the author’s fantasy-series order.
12. Tales of the Lost Things (2025): A themed anthology appearance, optional for readers outside the Tales collections.
13. Tales of Whisk-ful Thinking (2025): A cozy or playful anthology listing, best treated as bonus material.
14. Tales of the Fang Thangs (2025): A fang-themed collection appearance, optional for readers who enjoy the vampire/paranormal side.
15. Tales of Snowed-In Scoundrels (2025): A snowed-in or winter-romance themed collection contribution, not required for any main continuity.
16. Little Witches (date uncertain): A multi-author witch-themed listing that should be treated as optional until the publication details are firmly placed.
17. The Bookish Box Anthology, Volume 2 (date uncertain): A multi-author anthology appearance, separate from Jamie Dalton’s main bibliography.

Recommended Jamie Dalton Reading Order

This order is designed for a new reader who wants clarity, not strict database completeness.

1. Worldwalker (2022): Start here for the cleanest connected fantasy entry point.
2. Dragonborn (2022): Continue immediately because it follows the Banneret storyline.
3. Goddess of the Broken (2022): Move into Dalton’s separate goddess-centered fantasy line.
4. Goddess of the Tides (2024): Read after Goddess of the Broken if you are following that thread.
5. Throne of Slumber (2023): Shift into the retelling side of the catalogue.
6. Bound by Honey (2023): Read here if you want a cozy fantasy romance break before the paranormal rom-coms.
7. How to Dump a Vampire (2024): Begin the How To Villain On RomCom books with the first listed entry.
8. How to Be a Good Villain (2024): Continue the rom-com sequence.
9. Cursed by Gold (2024): Add this retelling-style shared-world book after the main series foundations.
10. Bewitched by the Fruit Bat King (2025): Read as a separate paranormal romance entry.
11. Till Death and Daisies Bloom (2025): Add this co-written cozy/paranormal romance after the solo titles.
12. Wicked Prince of Blood (2025): Read later as a separate Wicked Princes shared-world book.

After that, read the anthologies and short fiction in publication order.

Chronological Order

There is no confirmed single chronological timeline across all Jamie Dalton titles.

Use series order for The Banneret, Goddess of the Broken, and How To Villain On RomCom. Use publication order for anthologies. Treat shared-world books as separate continuities unless the shared-world project itself gives a different order.

Chronological order is not recommended for a first read because these books do not form one continuous timeline.

Separate Author: Jamie Dalton, Blood of the Revenants

A UK-based Jamie Dalton writes contemporary gothic vampire fiction. This is not the same reading order as the fantasy/paranormal romance author above.

1. The Gloaming (2025): A contemporary gothic vampire novel about Erin, a hunter investigating her best friend’s death while being pulled into a world of immortal grudges and dangerous alliances.
2. Vânător (announced for autumn 2026): The planned second Blood of the Revenants book, intended to continue the gothic vampire continuity after The Gloaming.

Read The Gloaming first. Do not place it beside Worldwalker, Bound by Honey, or How to Dump a Vampire.

Titles Not Yet Safely Placed

1. The Charming Four (date uncertain): Listed in reader catalogues but not yet stable enough to place in a confirmed reading order.
2. Beast of Fury (date uncertain): Listed in reader catalogues but without enough stable ordering information to treat as a confirmed published series entry.

These should be watched rather than forced into the main order.

FAQ

What is the best Jamie Dalton book to start with?

Start with Worldwalker if you want fantasy series continuity. Start with How to Dump a Vampire if you want paranormal romantic comedy.

Are all Jamie Dalton books connected?

No. The Banneret Series, Goddess of the Broken, How To Villain On RomCom, shared-world romances, co-written books, and anthologies should be treated separately.

Do I need to read Bound by Honey before How to Dump a Vampire?

No. Bound by Honey is a shared-world cozy fantasy romance, while How to Dump a Vampire begins the How To Villain On RomCom route.

Do the anthology books matter?

Not for main continuity. They are optional and best read after the novels if you want a complete bibliography.

Is The Gloaming by the same Jamie Dalton?

No. The Gloaming belongs to a separate UK-based Jamie Dalton and a separate gothic vampire series.

Conclusion

The safest Jamie Dalton reading path begins with Worldwalker, continues with Dragonborn, and then moves through the other connected series before the shared-world and anthology titles.

For paranormal romantic comedy, begin with How to Dump a Vampire.