Welcome to the Gritty World of the Devil’s Boneyard MC
If you love your romance fast-paced, intensely passionate, and packed with protective alpha heroes who will burn down the world for the women they love, Harley Wylde’s Devil’s Boneyard MC series is your next must-read obsession. Writing under her spicier pen name, Jessica Coulter Smith crafts a rugged motorcycle club universe filled with drama, danger, and deep healing. The series tackles heavy themes like trafficking, domestic abuse, and past trauma with emotional care, balancing the darkness with high heat and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.
While each book is designed to be read as a standalone featuring a single couple, characters frequently cross paths, and club storylines progress in the background. To get the most satisfying emotional journey and understand the complex web of club alliances, reading in order is highly recommended.
The Best Starting Point for Readers
There are two primary ways to approach the Devil’s Boneyard MC reading order, depending on whether you want a quick entry point or the full, immersive experience of Harley Wylde’s shared universe:
- The Pure Series Start: Begin directly with Jackal (2018). This book introduces the Devil's Boneyard compound, the central club dynamics, and sets the stage for the recurring cast of characters.
- The Complete Shared Universe Start: Because the Devil’s Boneyard MC is a spin-off of Harley Wylde's massive Dixie Reapers MC series, the ultimate reading path starts with Venom (Dixie Reapers MC, Book 1). The character Scratch (who stars in Devil’s Boneyard Book 2) is actually introduced in Venom, and his personal storyline continues through Bull (Dixie Reapers MC, Book 4) before he gets his own book in the Boneyard series. Start with the Dixie Reapers series first if you want to catch every easter egg and character crossover.
Devil’s Boneyard MC Books in Order
Here is the complete chronological and publication order for the core Devil’s Boneyard MC series. You can read these books as standalones, but following this progression allows you to watch the club evolve and see past couples reappear in the background.
1. Jackal (2018)
The series kicks off with the story of Josie and Jackal. After a brief fling, single mother Josie is left raising her child alone when Jackal returns to his club. When danger follows Josie, Jackal steps back into her life, determined to claim his family, protect them from external threats, and earn his redemption.
2. Scratch (2018)
This installment follows Clarity, a struggling mother, and Scratch, the club's tough Vice President. Scratch’s fierce protective instincts are triggered when Clarity faces imminent danger. This book heavily connects to the Dixie Reapers MC series, particularly resolving storylines set up in the books Venom and Bull.
3. Havoc (2019)
Havoc introduces Jordan, a strong-willed former inmate trying to rebuild her life, and the rugged biker Havoc. Their instant, explosive connection leads them on a wild, high-stakes journey as they navigate their own demons and outside enemies targeting the club.
4. Irish (2019)
Seamus (known to the club as Irish) is a wild, reckless biker who has spent years hiding his feelings for Janessa, the Club Princess of the Dixie Reapers MC. When Janessa, now an adult, tries to claim him, a tragic misunderstanding and an attack force Irish to confront his regrets, seek vengeance, and fight to win back her trust.
5. Cinder (2019)
Meg is a resilient survivor who spent a decade in captivity under a Colombian drug lord. After being rescued by the Devil’s Boneyard MC, she finds sanctuary cleaning the home of the club's President, Cinder. Despite a substantial age gap and Meg's deep trauma, a powerful connection develops, forcing Cinder to defend her from a dangerous leak within club territory.
6. Renegade (2019)
Darby is running for her life to escape an abusive past and protect her young daughter, Fawn. She finds safety in the arms of Renegade, a protective biker who vows to stand between Darby and the shadows of her past, creating a touching story of healing and found family.
7. Ashes (2020)
Nikki is struggling to cope with grief and trauma following the death of her child’s father. Ashes has harbored silent feelings for her for years and finally steps out of the shadows to support her. Together, they navigate intense emotional hurdles and external threats that test their new bond.
8. Rooster (2021)
Focusing on Rooster, this story dives deeper into the club's high-stakes conflicts. The romance contains elements of the author's signature high heat and protective dynamics, showing how Rooster handles threats to his partner and the club's compound.
9. Samurai (2021)
Samurai highlights another key member of the club, blending dangerous suspense with romantic passion. This book is often packaged together with the following book, forming the fan-favorite Samurai / Phantom Duet.
10. Phantom (2021)
Concluding the duet, Phantom follows the enigmatic titular biker. The plot weaves together ongoing club conflicts, a dark romance, and protective themes as the club fights to keep its members safe from encroaching rival gangs.
11. Charming (2022)
Dakota is fleeing an arranged marriage orchestrated by her half-brother, an infamous assassin. During her escape, she has a passionate encounter with Charming. When she finds herself pregnant and targeted by her family, Charming steps up to protect her, ignoring their significant age gap to keep his new family safe.
12. Stripes (2022)
Melina is a survivor of horrific abuse by the Bratva who has lost all trust in men. When Stripes, a Russian biker connected to the club, steps in to save her, Melina must learn to overcome her fear. Stripes is determined to prove that his protective instincts are real and that she is a survivor, not a victim.
13. Azrael (2025)
After a brief hiatus in the series release schedule, Azrael returns to the club's core operations, bringing a fresh wave of romance and danger. The story continues the classic Harley Wylde formula of high heat, protective alpha heroes, and healing from deep-seated trauma.
14. Rebel (2025)
Rio is a medically discharged Army veteran whose life was shattered by a brutal betrayal. Wandering west, she stumbles upon the Devil's Boneyard MC clubhouse. There she meets Rebel, a patient and devoted biker who offers her a safe space to heal, helping her find justice against those who betrayed her and a true place to call home.
What to Know Before You Start
Harley Wylde's motorcycle club romances are not for the faint of heart, but they offer immense comfort to romance readers who love protective dynamics. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you jump into the clubhouse:
- Heavy Themes and Triggers: The books deal extensively with survivors of abuse, human trafficking, kidnapping, and domestic violence. While the acts themselves are not described in gratuitous graphic detail on the page, the characters' recovery from these traumas is central to the plots.
- Significant Age Gaps: Several couples in the series feature large age gaps, sometimes upwards of twenty to thirty years (such as Cinder and Meg, or Dakota and Charming).
- Interconnected Universe: The timelines of Devil’s Boneyard MC, Dixie Reapers MC, Hades Abyss MC, and Savage Raptors MC overlap. Characters frequently cameo, and major events in one series can influence the background plot of another. However, you do not need to read all of them to enjoy the individual romances.
- The Romance Guarantees: Every single book in the Devil’s Boneyard MC series features a guaranteed happily-ever-after (HEA), absolutely no cheating, and no cliffhangers for the main couple.