Rebecca Hamilton Books in Order (Updated April 28, 2026)

Rebecca Hamilton writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, paranormal academy fiction, dystopian fantasy romance, vampire romance, witch fiction, and co-written shared-world projects.

She is also associated with the pen name Veronica Shade. Some academy titles appear under that name or in shared listings, so the clearest reading order is by series rather than by author-page search results.

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Her books do not form one single continuity. Start with the series that fits the kind of paranormal story you want.

Best Starting Points

The Forever Girl: Best for readers who want Rebecca Hamilton’s core paranormal romance world.
Shadow Born: Best for urban fantasy readers who want a completed trilogy.
Taken by the Beast: Best for readers who want steamy paranormal romance and the Conduit world.
The Cursed Key: Best for urban fantasy adventure with a completed three-book structure.
Curse of Stone: Best for paranormal academy readers.
Sea of Darkness: Best for vampire-pirate romance.

Forever Girl Series in Order

Her Sweetest Downfall (2012): A prequel novella that gives early background to the Forever Girl world, best read after the first novel unless you prefer strict chronology.
The Forever Girl (2012): Sophia Parsons discovers that her family curse is tied to a hidden world of witches, shifters, fae, and vampires.
Come, the Dark (2015): The second main Forever Girl novel expands the supernatural war and pushes the series beyond Sophia’s first discoveries.

Best order: Read The Forever Girl first, then Her Sweetest Downfall, then Come, the Dark. The prequel adds context, but the first novel is the better doorway into the world.

Voodoo Series in Order

Something Like Voodoo (2015): A paranormal romance about magic, danger, and the cost of choosing between survival and a life worth fighting for.

This is currently the only clearly listed Voodoo Series book on the author’s official site. Treat it as a standalone unless a later book is confirmed.

Conduit Series in Order

Co-written with Conner Kressley, the Conduit books are paranormal romance with a darker, more adult tone.

Taken by the Beast (2015): The Conduit series begins with a beast-centered paranormal romance and establishes the world’s dangerous supernatural rules.
Sleeping with the Beast (2015): The second book continues the beast-romance framework with another intense paranormal pairing.
Charmed by the Beast (2018): The series returns to the same world with more magic, attraction, and beastly complications.
Granted by the Beast (2019): A later Conduit entry that expands the series into wish, bargain, or supernatural-debt territory.
Wonderland with the Beast (2021): A fantasy-inflected Conduit book that leans into a Wonderland-style premise inside the beast-romance line.

Conduit Novellas in Order

Christmas with the Beast (2021): A holiday Conduit novella, best read after the main series setup rather than before it.

Vampire Pirate Saga in Order

Co-written with Isadora Brown, this is a completed dark urban fantasy romance series.

Sea of Darkness (2018): The saga opens with vampire pirates, danger at sea, and a darker paranormal-romance atmosphere.
Call of Darkness (2018): The second book continues the vampire-pirate conflict and should be read after Sea of Darkness.
Gift of Darkness (2018): The third book deepens the saga’s romantic and supernatural stakes.
Queen of Darkness (2019): The final book completes the Vampire Pirate Saga and should be read after the first three.

Shadows of Salem Series in Order

Shadows of Salem is a completed urban fantasy trilogy co-written with Jasmine Walt.

Shadow Born (2016): The trilogy begins in a Salem-linked world where shadow magic, danger, and hidden identity drive the story.
Shadow Marked (2016): The second book continues the central conflict and should not be read before Shadow Born.
Shadow Hunted (2017): The trilogy concludes with the final stage of the Salem shadow-magic arc.

The Cursed Key Trilogy in Order

Co-written with Miranda Brock, this trilogy blends urban fantasy, magical adventure, and paranormal romance.

The Cursed Key (2019): The trilogy opens with a magical artifact, danger, and an adventure structure that introduces the heroine’s world.
The Hunted Soul (2020): The second book raises the stakes after the first book’s magical discoveries.
The Marked Earth (2020): The trilogy concludes the main Cursed Key storyline.
The Complete Cursed Key Trilogy (collection): A collected edition of the three novels, useful for bundle reading but not a separate story step.

Academy of the Damned Books in Order

Published under or associated with Veronica Shade, this paranormal academy series is best read in sequence.

Curse of Stone: A paranormal academy story about magic, danger, and a heroine entering a school world shaped by secrets.
Ritual of Magic: The second book continues the academy arc as magical rules and threats become more serious.
Crown of Blood: The third book moves the series into darker power and bloodline stakes.
Throne of Death: The fourth book raises the conflict toward royal, death-linked, or underworld-level consequences.
Queen of Legacy: A late-series entry that depends on the earlier academy and power-structure setup.
Reign of Shadows: The current latest listed Academy of the Damned book and best read after the first five.

A Touch of Darkness Books in Order

Co-written with Candace Osmond, this is a paranormal academy romance series.

Wicked Magic (2020): The series begins with magical schooling, slow-burn romance, and a darker academy atmosphere.
Wicked Curse (2020): The second book continues the academy conflict and deepens the curse-driven side of the story.
Wicked Bones (2024): A later continuation that returns to the same paranormal academy world after the first two books.
Wicked Storm (2025): The fourth book expands the danger and should be read after Wicked Bones.
Wicked Reign (2025): The fifth book carries the series into its latest listed stage of power, romance, and supernatural conflict.

Arcane Academy in Order

Curse of Shadows: A paranormal academy romance set in a future England, centered on Marlowe Thorne and a shadow-linked magical problem.

This is currently the only clearly listed Arcane Academy title on the author’s official site.

Othala Witch Collection in Order

The Othala Witch Collection is a steamy dystopian paranormal series.

Origin (2017): The first sector entry introduces a dystopian paranormal world shaped by witch power, danger, and survival.
Under (2018): The second listed Othala Witch entry continues the collection with a new sector and co-written paranormal adventure.

Kingdom of the Lost in Order

Co-written with Conner Kressley.

Pann (2020): A dystopian paranormal retelling of Peter Pan, beginning the Kingdom of the Lost world with a darker YA-style fantasy angle.

This is currently the only clearly placed Kingdom of the Lost book.

Fallen Sorcery in Order

Co-written with Conner Kressley.

Harvest (2019): A dystopian paranormal romance entry involving danger, magic, and survival in a darker speculative world.

Treat Harvest as a separate Fallen Sorcery entry unless further series placement is confirmed.

Savannah Witch Collection in Order

The Savannah Witch Collection consists of standalone paranormal romances set in the same world. The author’s official description notes that the books follow different couples and take inspiration from Shakespeare.

Moon Coven: A standalone paranormal romance in the Savannah Witch world, built around witchcraft, romance, and Shakespeare-inspired conflict.

Read this as a standalone. If more Savannah Witch books are added, publication order will likely be the safest route.

Eternal Chaos Trilogy in Order

Co-written with Brea Viragh.

Born of Chaos (2021): The trilogy begins with an urban fantasy romance premise involving Lucifer as a female detective.
Mark of Demons (2023): The second listed Eternal Chaos book continues the demon, mystery, and slow-burn urban fantasy arc.

A third book is implied by the trilogy label, but I did not find a fully confirmed released third title during this update.

Legend of the Sibyl in Order

Co-written with Nathan Squiers.

Omega Marked (2019): A paranormal romance entry involving marks, fate, and supernatural identity.

This is currently the only clearly listed Legend of the Sibyl title.

Isa Fae Contribution

Harvest (2019): A shared-world or contributed-series entry, best treated as optional unless you are reading the Isa Fae project as a whole.

Because Harvest is also associated with Fallen Sorcery listings, check the edition details when buying or cataloguing it.

Dark Fae Hollows Contributions

Wicked Blood (2017): A dark-fae shared-world entry co-written with Margo Bond Collins, optional outside the wider Dark Fae Hollows project.
Coven Keepers (2017): A shared-world dark-fae entry co-written with Thea Atkinson, best read as part of that project rather than as a core Hamilton novel.

Berkano Vampire Collection Contribution

Pirate’s Curse (2017): A vampire-pirate shared-world entry co-written with Leigh Anderson, separate from the later Vampire Pirate Saga unless a specific edition states otherwise.

Cursed Angel WatchTowers Contribution

Fallen Halos (2017): A paranormal angel-themed shared-world entry co-written with Erin Hayes, optional for Rebecca Hamilton completists.

Cursed Seas Collection Contribution

Mage’s Legacy (2018): A shared-world fantasy or paranormal entry co-written with Jade Kerrion, best treated as optional side reading.

Spells from the Past in Order

Co-written with Alyssa Drake.

Timeless Magic (2022): A magic-centered paranormal romance involving time, history, or past-life elements.

This is currently the only clearly listed Spells from the Past entry.

Keeper of Magic in Order

Co-written with Heather Hambel Curley.

Trail Marked (2021): A paranormal or urban fantasy entry involving magical tracking, danger, and a marked path.

This is currently the only clearly listed Keeper of Magic title.

Crescent Coven Trilogy in Order

Co-written with S. Lawrence.

Curse of the Coven (2024): The trilogy begins with coven magic, curses, and a supernatural conflict.
Curse of the Shadow (2024): The second book continues the coven storyline and should follow Curse of the Coven.
Curse of the Rogue (2024): The third book completes the currently listed Crescent Coven Trilogy.

Novellas and Short Stories

Switch (2017): A short work co-written with Lindsey R. Loucks, optional unless you are completing every Rebecca Hamilton collaboration.

Short fiction and shared-world novellas should not interrupt a first read through the major series.

Standalone and Separate Titles

These titles are listed outside the main series structure or appear in mixed catalogue records. Treat them as separate unless a specific edition places them in a series.

Origin: A dystopian paranormal romance also associated with the Othala Witch Collection, involving witch power and survival in a dangerous speculative world.
Secret Worlds Boxed Set: A collection-style entry, useful for bundled reading but not a separate novel in the main sequence.
Alphas Unwrapped: A multi-author holiday paranormal collection appearance, optional for completists.
Emma Dilemma: World of Colors: A children’s or younger-reader title, separate from Hamilton’s paranormal romance and urban fantasy catalogue.

Publication Order for Core Rebecca Hamilton Titles

This is a practical publication order for the major books and series entries most readers are likely to track.

The Forever Girl (2012): Begins the Forever Girl world.
Her Sweetest Downfall (2012): A Forever Girl prequel novella.
Something Like Voodoo (2015): A standalone-style voodoo paranormal romance.
Come, the Dark (2015): Continues Forever Girl.
Taken by the Beast (2015): Begins Conduit.
Sleeping with the Beast (2015): Continues Conduit.
Shadow Born (2016): Begins Shadows of Salem.
Shadow Marked (2016): Continues Shadows of Salem.
Shadow Hunted (2017): Finishes Shadows of Salem.
Switch (2017): A short co-written work.
Origin (2017): Begins or contributes to the Othala Witch Collection.
Pirate’s Curse (2017): A Berkano Vampire Collection contribution.
Fallen Halos (2017): A Cursed Angel WatchTowers contribution.
Wicked Blood (2017): A Dark Fae Hollows contribution.
Coven Keepers (2017): Another Dark Fae Hollows contribution.
Sea of Darkness (2018): Begins the Vampire Pirate Saga.
Call of Darkness (2018): Continues the Vampire Pirate Saga.
Gift of Darkness (2018): The third Vampire Pirate Saga book.
Mage’s Legacy (2018): A Cursed Seas Collection contribution.
Under (2018): An Othala Witch Collection entry.
Charmed by the Beast (2018): The third Conduit novel.
Queen of Darkness (2019): Completes the Vampire Pirate Saga.
Granted by the Beast (2019): The fourth Conduit novel.
Omega Marked (2019): A Legend of the Sibyl entry.
Harvest (2019): A Fallen Sorcery or shared-world paranormal entry.
The Cursed Key (2019): Begins The Cursed Key Trilogy.
Pann (2020): Begins Kingdom of the Lost.
The Hunted Soul (2020): Continues The Cursed Key Trilogy.
The Marked Earth (2020): Completes The Cursed Key Trilogy.
Wicked Magic (2020): Begins A Touch of Darkness.
Wicked Curse (2020): Continues A Touch of Darkness.
Born of Chaos (2021): Begins Eternal Chaos.
Wonderland with the Beast (2021): The fifth Conduit novel.
Christmas with the Beast (2021): A Conduit novella.
Trail Marked (2021): A Keeper of Magic entry.
Timeless Magic (2022): A Spells from the Past entry.
Mark of Demons (2023): Continues Eternal Chaos.
Wicked Bones (2024): Continues A Touch of Darkness.
Curse of the Coven (2024): Begins Crescent Coven.
Curse of the Shadow (2024): Continues Crescent Coven.
Curse of the Rogue (2024): Completes Crescent Coven.
Wicked Storm (2025): Continues A Touch of Darkness.
Wicked Reign (2025): Latest listed A Touch of Darkness entry.

Publication order is helpful for completists, but series order is easier for almost everyone else.

Chronological Notes

The clearest chronological exception is Her Sweetest Downfall. It is a Forever Girl prequel, but it is usually better after The Forever Girl because it works as background rather than as the main introduction.
Shared-world books such as Pirate’s Curse, Fallen Halos, Wicked Blood, Coven Keepers, and Mage’s Legacy should follow the order of their own multi-author projects if you are reading those worlds completely.

The academy titles, witch collections, vampire pirate books, and beast-romance books should not be forced into one timeline. They belong to different projects.

Latest Release Status

The most recent clearly listed Rebecca Hamilton or co-written Hamilton titles include the later A Touch of Darkness books, especially Wicked Bones, Wicked Storm, and Wicked Reign, along with the 2024 Crescent Coven Trilogy.

The author’s official site continues to list multiple active or available series, including academy, coven, witch, vampire, and urban fantasy projects. Because Hamilton has many co-written and shared-world books, catalogue records can differ in how they count collections and contributed titles.

FAQ

What Rebecca Hamilton book should I read first?

Start with The Forever Girl if you want her core paranormal romance work. Start with Shadow Born if you want a completed urban fantasy trilogy. Start with The Cursed Key if you want adventure-heavy urban fantasy.

Are Rebecca Hamilton’s books all connected?

No. The Forever Girl, Conduit, Shadows of Salem, Vampire Pirate Saga, Cursed Key, Academy of the Damned, and other series should be treated as separate continuities.

Is Her Sweetest Downfall book one?

It is a prequel novella in the Forever Girl world. For a first read, start with The Forever Girl, then read Her Sweetest Downfall.

Is Rebecca Hamilton the same as Veronica Shade?

Rebecca Hamilton is associated with the Veronica Shade name on paranormal academy titles. When reading, keep the series order more important than the name shown on a retailer listing.

Which Rebecca Hamilton series is complete?

Clearly completed or self-contained options include Shadows of Salem, The Cursed Key Trilogy, Vampire Pirate Saga, and Crescent Coven Trilogy.

Which books are co-written?

Many are co-written. Major co-written series include Conduit with Conner Kressley, Shadows of Salem with Jasmine Walt, The Cursed Key Trilogy with Miranda Brock, Vampire Pirate Saga with Isadora Brown, A Touch of Darkness with Candace Osmond, and Eternal Chaos with Brea Viragh.

Do I need to read the shared-world contributions?

No. Read them only if you are following that shared world or completing Rebecca Hamilton’s full bibliography.

Conclusion

The best Rebecca Hamilton reading path begins with The Forever Girl, then moves into Shadows of Salem, The Cursed Key Trilogy, Conduit, and Vampire Pirate Saga.

After those core routes, choose by mood: academy magic, coven curses, vampire pirates, dystopian witch romance, or shared-world paranormal projects. Keep each series together, treat prequels as optional context, and do not force every book into one continuous timeline.

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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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