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Broken Heart, Oklahoma / Broken Heart Vampires Books in Order

25 Books
3 Reading orders
2006 – 2021 Published
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How to Read the Broken Heart Series in Order

If you're ready to dive into the quirky, paranormal town of Broken Heart, Oklahoma, the best way to read Michele Bardsley’s series is in publication order. Because the town's lore builds progressively and characters from previous books frequently make guest appearances or play supporting roles, reading the books in the order they were released prevents major spoilers and ensures a smooth narrative flow.

Recommended Reading Order

  • I'm the Vampire, That's Why (2006)
  • Don't Talk Back To Your Vampire (2007)
  • Because Your Vampire Said So (2008)
  • Wait Till Your Vampire Gets Home (2008)
  • Over My Dead Body (2009)
  • Come Hell or High Water (2009)
  • Cross Your Heart (2010)
  • The Early Girl Gets the Blood Wolf (2011)
  • Must Love Lycans (2011)
  • Only Lycans Need Apply (2013)
  • Broken Heart Tails (2013)
  • Valentine's Day Sucks (2013)
  • Some Lycan Hot (2014)
  • Harry Little, Leprechaun (2014)
  • Naked Disclosure (2014)
  • Broken Heart Visitor's Pass (2014)
  • You'll Understand When You're Dead (2015)
  • Lycan on the Edge (2015)
  • Your Lycan or Mine? (2016)
  • Broken Heart Holidays (2019)
  • Broken Heart Forever (2020)

Chronological Caveats and Order Differences

The chronological timeline of the main novels follows their publication dates. However, there are a few short story and novella compilations (such as Broken Heart Tails and Broken Heart Holidays) that feature tales set at various points in the town's history. For the cleanest reading experience, you can read these collections when they appear in the publication sequence, or save them for later when you want to revisit favorite characters.

The Spin-Off Series

Once you've settled into the primary saga, you can expand your reading into the dedicated spin-off series, which are set in the same universe but focus on distinct story arcs:

Broken Heart Mysteries

This subseries shifts the focus toward cozy, paranormal murder mysteries. It features Jessica O'Halloran (the protagonist from the very first book) as she navigates a locked-room style mystery on a remote private island.

  • Dirty Rotten Vampires (2018)

Broken Heart Grumpy Bosses

A fun, paranormal romantic comedy spinoff series published in 2021 that features fanged and furry bosses reluctantly falling in love under the Oklahoma skies.

  • My Vampire Grumpy Boss (2021)
  • Bloodsucking Bosshole (2021)
  • Working for the Devil (2021)

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Broken Heart series?

You should start with I'm the Vampire, That's Why (2006). It introduces Jessica Matthews (O'Halloran), the town of Broken Heart, and the core vampire mechanics of the universe.

QAre the Broken Heart Mysteries and Grumpy Bosses books standalone?

Yes, spin-offs like the Broken Heart Mysteries (starting with Dirty Rotten Vampires) and Broken Heart Grumpy Bosses can be read on their own. However, reading the original series first provides rich background detail on the town and recurring characters.

QIs chronological order different from publication order?

No, the main novels progress chronologically in publication order. The only exceptions are specific novellas and holiday collections like Broken Heart Tails or Broken Heart Holidays, which feature short stories scattered across the timeline.

QWhat creatures live in Broken Heart, Oklahoma?

Although the series starts with single-parent vampires, the town of Broken Heart quickly expands into a sanctuary for a wide variety of supernatural beings, including lycans (werewolves), witches, shape-shifters, ghosts, and even leprechauns.

QDo I need to read the novellas and short stories to understand the main plot?

No, the novellas and short stories are optional additions that provide extra character depth and fun side adventures. You can skip them and still follow the main storyline perfectly.

QWho is the author of the Broken Heart series?

The series is written by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Michele Bardsley, who drew inspiration from her roots in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to create the fictional setting.