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How to Read the Blood Ties Series

Written by A.K. Rose (a pen name for Atlas Rose, who is also known as Kim Faulks), the Blood Ties series is a dark mafia, bully, and reverse-harem ("why-choose") romance saga. The series spans nine books, organized into three distinct character-focused arcs that are best read in chronological order due to crossing storylines and an overarching plot involving a syndicate known as The Order.

Blood Ties Recommended Reading Order

To follow the complete plot and character crossovers, read the books in their exact publication order:

  1. Mine (2022)
  2. Hers (2022)
  3. Ours (2022)
  4. Owned (2022)
  5. Traded (2023)
  6. Claimed (2023)
  7. Forbidden (2023)
  8. Captured (2024)
  9. Consumed (2024)

Understanding the Series Structure

The nine-book series is split into three main trilogies, each following a different female lead and her partners:

  • Trilogy 1 (Books 1–3): Follows Ryth Castlemaine and the Banks brothers (Tobias, Nick, and Caleb).
  • Trilogy 2 (Books 4–6): Follows Vivienne and her relationship with London St. James, Carven, and Colt.
  • Trilogy 3 (Books 7–9): Centers on Helene (often called "Trouble") and the Cruz brothers (Riven, Thomas, Kane, and Hunter).

Reading Advice and Caveats

This is an extremely dark romance series. It features themes of captivity, dubcon/non-con, step-sibling dynamics, and heavy mafia violence. Check the author's official warnings before reading. Because characters from earlier books frequently return and play key roles in later trilogies, skipping any portion of the series is highly discouraged.

Frequently Asked

QWho is the author of the Blood Ties series?

The series is written by A.K. Rose, which is a pen name used by author Atlas Rose (who also writes as Kim Faulks).

QCan the Blood Ties trilogies be read out of order?

It is highly recommended to read them in order. Although the main couples change every three books, the overall mafia plot continues, and characters from the earlier books cross over into later entries.

QWhat is the genre of the Blood Ties series?

It is a dark mafia, bully, reverse-harem romance series, featuring dark themes and high-stakes suspense.

QWho are the main characters in the first trilogy?

The first three books (Mine, Hers, and Ours) follow Ryth Castlemaine and the stepbrothers Tobias, Nick, and Caleb Banks.

QWho are the focus characters of the second trilogy?

The second trilogy (Owned, Traded, and Claimed) shifts focus to Vivienne and the St. James family (London St. James, Carven, and Colt).

QWhich characters star in the final trilogy?

The final three books (Forbidden, Captured, and Consumed) follow Helene (often known as "Trouble") and the Cruz brothers (Riven, Thomas, Kane, and Hunter).