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14 Books
2010 – 2021 Published
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Where to Start the Blood Curse Series

If you are stepping into Dark Moon Vale for the first time, you have two primary entry points. The safest and most popular way to start is with the first published novel, Blood Destiny (2010). Starting here allows you to experience the world-building, secrets, and character introductions exactly as the author intended. However, if you prefer a chronological approach that builds the backstory first, you can begin with the prequel novella, Blood Genesis, which reveals the origin of the ancient curse.

Blood Curse Reading Order

Because the series follows an ongoing overarching story involving the Silivasi brothers and the vampire curse, it is highly recommended to read the main books in order. Below are the two primary ways to navigate Tessa Dawn's gothic romance saga.

Chronological Reading Order

This path places the prequel novella at the very beginning to lay the historical foundation of the vampire curse before the main events unfold:

  1. Blood Genesis (Prequel Novella, published in 2014)
  2. Blood Destiny (Book 1, 2010)
  3. Blood Awakening (Book 2, 2011)
  4. Blood Possession (Book 3, 2012)
  5. Blood Shadows (Book 4, 2013)
  6. Blood Redemption (Book 5, 2013)
  7. Blood Father (Book 6, 2014)
  8. Blood Vengeance (Book 7, 2015)
  9. Blood Ecstasy (Book 8, 2016)
  10. Blood Betrayal (Book 9, 2017)
  11. Christmas In Dark Moon Vale (Novella / Book 9.5, 2017)
  12. Blood Web (Book 10, 2018)
  13. Blood Echo (Book 11, 2019)
  14. Blood Harvest (Book 12, 2021)

Publication Reading Order

If you prefer to read the books in the order they were written and released, follow this list. Notice that the prequel, Blood Genesis, was published after the sixth novel:

  1. Blood Destiny (2010)
  2. Blood Awakening (2011)
  3. Blood Possession (2012)
  4. Blood Shadows (2013)
  5. Blood Redemption (2013)
  6. Blood Father (2014)
  7. Blood Genesis (Prequel, 2014)
  8. Blood Vengeance (2015)
  9. Blood Ecstasy (2016)
  10. Blood Betrayal (2017)
  11. Christmas In Dark Moon Vale (Novella, 2017)
  12. Blood Web (2018)
  13. Blood Echo (2019)
  14. Blood Harvest (2021)

Spin-offs and Related Series

Once you finish the main Blood Curse series, you can explore other dark fantasy and dragon shifter series by Tessa Dawn. While these series take place in different settings, they share the same dark romantic atmosphere and high-stakes supernatural themes:

  • Dragons Realm Saga: Starting with Dragons Realm followed by Dragons Reign.
  • Pantheon of Dragons (Sons of Dragons): Starting with Zanaikeyros followed by Axeviathon.

Frequently Asked

QDo I need to read the Blood Curse series in order?

Yes, it is highly recommended to read the Blood Curse series in order. The overarching narrative, character growth, and the mystery behind the vampire curse develop sequentially from book to book.

QIs Blood Genesis a full-length novel?

No, Blood Genesis is a prequel novella. It was published in 2014 and is designed to provide backstory on the origin of the curse that binds the Silivasi family.

QWhere does Christmas In Dark Moon Vale fit into the reading order?

Christmas In Dark Moon Vale is a festive novella set between the events of Blood Betrayal (Book 9) and Blood Web (Book 10). It is best read as Book 9.5 to maintain the story timeline.

QAre there any spin-offs to the Blood Curse series?

While there are no direct spin-off series set in Dark Moon Vale, Tessa Dawn's other series—such as the Dragons Realm Saga and the Pantheon of Dragons—offer a similar blend of dark fantasy and paranormal romance.

QWho is the main protagonist of the Blood Curse series?

The series features an ensemble cast. Each novel typically focuses on a different vampire protagonist (such as the Silivasi brothers) and their fated human mates, while continuing the overarching plot of the curse.

QIs the Blood Curse series completed?

As of now, the last published novel in the series is Blood Harvest (Book 12), which was released in 2021. While the author has mentioned a planned thirteenth book titled Blood Magick, it does not currently have a set release date.