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Bewitched and Bewildered Books in Order

18 Books
2014 – 2024 Published
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How to Read the Bewitched and Bewildered Series

The best way to experience Alanea Alder’s Bewitched and Bewildered series is to follow the publication order. While each book centers on a different couple and their fated mate journey, they all contribute to an overarching plot that evolves with every installment. Starting with the first book ensures you won't miss the introduction of recurring characters or the build-up of the central conflict.

Recommended Reading Order

Below is the complete chronological path, integrating both the main novels and the free companion short stories in their recommended reading positions:

  • My Commander (Book 1) – 2014
  • A Spell is Cast (Book 0.1 / Short Story) – 2014 (Published on the author’s website)
  • Pumpkin Spice (Book 1.5 / Short Story) – 2014
  • My Protector (Book 2) – 2014
  • My Healer (Book 3) – 2015
  • Tis the Season (Book 3.5 / Short Story) – 2014 (Published on the author’s website)
  • My Savior (Book 4) – 2015
  • Made with Love (Book 4.5 / Short Story) – 2015
  • My Brother's Keeper (Book 5) – 2015
  • My Guardian (Book 6) – 2016
  • My Champion (Book 7) – 2016
  • My Defender (Book 8) – 2017
  • My Angel (Book 9) – 2017
  • My One and Only (Book 10) – 2018
  • My Solace (Book 11) – 2019
  • My Warrior (Book 12) – 2020
  • My Gifts At Christmas (Book 0.5 / Novella) – 2020 (A prequel focused on Caspian and Broderick, best read after becoming familiar with the main cast)
  • My Beacon (Book 13) – 2022
  • My Salvation (Book 14) – 2023
  • My Eternal Light (Book 15) – 2024
  • My Haven (Book 16) – 2025

Chronological Caveats and Companion Stories

Alanea Alder frequently writes side stories and seasonal novellas to give fans extra glimpses of their favorite characters. The most notable chronological caveat is My Gifts At Christmas. While it serves as a prequel focusing on Caspian and shifter scientist Broderick (when Gavriel’s mate, Beth, was still a toddler), it was published much later in 2020. Reading it in publication order (after My Warrior) is highly recommended, as it prevents spoilers and aligns with the readers' familiarity with the vampire city of Noctem Falls.

Short stories like A Spell is Cast, Pumpkin Spice, Tis the Season, and Made with Love are quick, fun additions. Most of these were originally published directly on the author's official website for fans to enjoy between full-length book releases.

Spin-offs and Connected Worlds

Readers often confuse the Bewitched and Bewildered series with Alder's other popular work, the Kindred of Arkadia series, which also features "Fated" titles (such as Fate Knows Best and Fated to Be Family). While they share the theme of fated mates and shifting warriors, Kindred of Arkadia is set in a separate universe. There are currently no official crossovers or co-authored spin-offs connecting the two worlds, allowing you to read them completely independently.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended reading order for Bewitched and Bewildered?

It is highly recommended to read the series in publication order starting with My Commander. Because the books feature a continuous overarching plot and a recurring cast of characters, reading them out of order will result in major storyline spoilers.

QWhere can I read the companion short stories?

Many of the shorter stories, such as A Spell is Cast and Tis the Season, were originally released for free directly on Alanea Alder's official website as gifts to her readers.

QWhen should I read My Gifts at Christmas?

Although it is chronologically a prequel (listed as book 0.5 because it takes place when Beth is a toddler), it is best read in publication order (after book 12, My Warrior). This ensures you already know the characters and the setting, making the prequel much more enjoyable.

QIs Alanea Alder's "Fated" series related to Bewitched and Bewildered?

No. The "Fated" titles belong to the Kindred of Arkadia series. While they share similar paranormal romance themes and fated mate tropes, they take place in a different universe and can be read independently.

QWhat is the newest book in the series?

The newest release is My Haven (Book 16), which was published in August 2025 and focuses on the characters Caiden Ironwood and Genevieve Taylor.

QCan the books be read as standalones?

While each book resolves the romance of a specific couple, the overarching threat and character interactions carry over. The author strongly advises reading the series in order to fully follow the plot.