Devil’s Riot MC Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Order Paths

The Devil’s Riot MC universe, written by romantic suspense author E.C. Land, is an extensive collection of interconnected motorcycle club romance novels. The books are set across different regional chapters of the fictional club, each featuring a new couple, high-stakes danger, and intense emotions. While the author maintains a comprehensive, master "intertwined reading order" that weaves all of her series together (including her crime family books like the De Luca series), most readers choose to tackle the books by charter or in publication order.

For the best experience without spoilers, you have two primary starting points. You can begin with the publication debut of the entire universe, Horse’s Bride, which kicks off the main Franklin charter. Alternatively, you can start with the Originals charter, beginning with Stoney’s Property. Both entry points introduce the core mythology of the club before branching out into regional spin-offs like the Southeast and Tennessee charters.

The Main Series: Devil’s Riot MC (Franklin Charter)

The main series introduces the foundations of the Devil’s Riot Motorcycle Club. Although Kenny’s Beginning is chronologically a prequel (listed as Book 0.5), it was published fourth and contains character context that is best enjoyed after reading the first few books. The recommended reading order for this primary branch is:

1. Horse's Bride (2019)
2. Thorn's Revenge (2019)
3. Cleo's Rage (2019)
4. Kenny's Beginning (2020)
5. Hades Pain (2020)
6. K-9's Fight (2021)
7. Devil's Valentine (2021)
8. Badger's Claim (2022)
9. Connors' Devils (2022)
10. Red’s Calm (2022)
11. Burner's Absolution (2022)
12. Twister Survival (2022)
13. Brass's Surrender (2023)
14. Striker's Yield (2024)

Devil’s Riot MC: Originals

The Originals series centers on the founding charter of the club. This branch features the club's president, Scott "Stoney" Dane, and features heavily in crossover storylines. The publication order for the Originals is as follows:

1. Stoney's Property (2020)
2. Owning Victoria (2020)
3. Blaze's Mark (2020)
4. Taming Coyote (2020)
5. Luna's Shadow (2020)
6. Choosing Nerd (2020)
7. Ranger's Fury (2020)
8. Neo's Strength (2021)
9. Cane's Dominance (2021)
10. Venom's Prize (2021)
11. Viper's Touch (2021)
12. Protecting Blaze's Mark (2022)
13. Carrying Blaze's Mark (2022)
14. Whip's Breath (2022)
15. Alluring Allies (2022)
16. Stoney's Gift (2023)
17. Cyprus' Truth (2023)

Chronological Order for the Originals Charter

If you prefer to follow the strict timeline of events within the Originals, the reading order shifts slightly. In the chronological sequence, the sequel novellas and spin-offs related to Blaze and other couples are read closer to their corresponding main novels:

1. Stoney's Property (2020)
2. Owning Victoria (2020)
3. Blaze's Mark (2020)
4. Taming Coyote (2020)
5. Luna's Shadow (2020)
6. Choosing Nerd (2020)
7. Ranger's Fury (2020)
8. Carrying Blaze's Mark (2022)
9. Neo's Strength (2021)
10. Cane's Dominance (2021)
11. Venom's Prize (2021)
12. Protecting Blaze's Mark (2022)
13. Viper's Touch (2021)
14. Whip's Breath (2022)
15. Alluring Allies (2022)
16. Stoney's Gift (2023)
17. Cyprus' Truth (2023)

Devil’s Riot MC: Southeast Charter

The Southeast branch expands the club's influence into new territories, bringing fresh conflicts and romances. It is recommended to read the main series or the Originals before diving into these spin-offs to understand the club dynamics:

1. Hammer's Pride (2021)
2. Malice's Soul (2021)
3. Axe's Devotion (2021)
4. Rebelling Rogue (2021)
5. Remaining Gunner’s (2022)
6. Savage's Honor (2023)
7. Bruiser's Reckoning (2024)

Devil’s Riot MC: Tennessee Charter

The Tennessee branch is another spin-off charter that runs parallel to the later books in the main and Originals series. It features a darker tone with high-stakes local drama:

1. Blow's Smoke (2022)
2. Nines' Time (2023)
3. Lucky's Streak (2023)
4. Shiner's Light (2024)

Where to Start and How the Series Interconnect

For most new readers, the absolute best place to start is Horse’s Bride. This is the book that first launched E.C. Land's career and established the rules, hierarchy, and gritty atmosphere of the Devil’s Riot MC. However, because the Originals charter is so popular, starting with Stoney’s Property is also a highly viable entry point. The main series and the Originals charter run closely together, and major events in one series occasionally echo in the background of the other.

As you read deeper, you will encounter significant crossovers. A prime example is Alluring Allies, a collaborative crossover novella written with author Elizabeth Knox. This book bridges the Devil’s Riot MC world with Knox’s Iron Vex MC series, bringing Stoney together with the Iron Vex leadership to take down a mutual threat. Because of these overlapping arcs, reading the books in general publication order across the franchises keeps the timeline aligned and prevents spoilers.

What to Know Before You Start

E.C. Land’s books are known for their dark, intense, and emotionally raw themes. These are not lighthearted contemporary romances; they feature alpha bikers, heavy suspense, and heroines who have survived severe trauma, domestic abuse, or dangerous pasts. If you are sensitive to darker themes, it is highly recommended to look up content warnings before starting individual books.

While every book is written as a standalone story focusing on a specific couple and ending with a Happily Ever After (HEA), the background plotlines, recurring villains, and club-wide conflicts carry over from one book to the next. Reading them out of order is possible, but you will miss character development and have major plot developments from previous books spoiled.