The Recommended Reading Order for Devil’s Souls MC
For readers diving into LeAnn Ashers’ gritty Texas motorcycle club romance, the recommended path is to follow the series in its publication order. Because the characters overlap and later books contain spoilers for the romantic pairings and plot events of earlier entries, reading them in sequence ensures you follow the club’s overall story arc and the development of its members.
Here is the recommended reading order for the core Devil’s Souls MC books:
- Torch (2016): The series opener introduces Kayla, a blind romance author, who is targeted by human traffickers. Jordan "Torch" Walker, the vice president of the Devil’s Souls MC, rescues her and steps in as her ultimate protector, establishing the high-stakes, alpha-male tone of the series.
- Techy (2017): Focuses on Jordan "Techy" Walker, the club’s technology specialist, and Alisha. Having communicated online first, Techy takes the leap into the physical world to shield Alisha from her abusive ex-husband and help her heal.
- Butcher (2017): Follows Butcher, one of the club’s most intense and brooding members, and Shay, a bakery owner with her own ties to the MC world. When Shay’s past catches up to her, Butcher’s obsessive protective instincts kick in.
- Liam (2018): A friends-to-lovers story centering on Liam, a Navy SEAL and club prospect, and Paisley, who happens to be Torch’s daughter. Their romance is built on deep-seated history and intense protective bonds as they face external dangers together.
- Kyle, Jack, & Ryan (2020): A collection of three interconnected novellas focusing on three different club members. Kyle protects a woman haunted by her past; Ryan falls for a mother and daughter while clashing with the rival Satans Rejects MC; and Jackson "Jack" protects his love when an unwanted figure tries to take her.
- Lani (2020): The sixth book shifts to an MFM menage romance. Lani flees a dangerous stalker in Los Angeles and returns to Texas, where she is fiercely guarded and claimed by Vinny and Trey—two members of the club who are also close friends of her brother.
Understanding the Devil's Souls Universe & Spin-offs
The Devil's Souls MC is not just a standalone collection; it serves as the foundation for a larger interconnected romance universe created by LeAnn Ashers. Once you finish the original six books, you can continue the story through direct spin-offs and companion series.
Devil’s Souls MC: Next Generation
Set years after the original series, this spin-off follows the children of the first generation of bikers as they find their own love interests and navigate the dangerous club life. To avoid major spoilers regarding who ends up with whom in the original books, you should only read this series after completing the core Devil's Souls MC list. The publication order for the Next Generation series is:
- Fury (2025)
- Slaughter (2026)
- Ruthless Possession (2026)
The Grim Sinners MC Connection
Readers looking for more of LeAnn Ashers’ signature style will find crossover characters and shared settings in the Grim Sinners MC series and its subseries (including Grim Sinners MC Rebels, Grim Sinners MC Originals, and Grim Sinners MC Next Generation). While the Grim Sinners series can be read independently, the clubs exist in the same universe and members frequently make cameo appearances in each other’s books, making the original Devil's Souls MC books the ideal place to start your journey.
What to Know Before You Start
LeAnn Ashers’ novels are known for combining high-heat romance with intense suspense and action. However, the series deals with heavy themes that readers should be aware of before diving in. Common elements throughout the books include kidnapping, physical abuse, stalking, and human trafficking. The heroines are often survivors of trauma, and the heroes are depicted as over-the-top, fiercely possessive alphas who will stop at nothing to keep their partners safe. While the storylines can be gritty and emotional, every book in the series promises a guaranteed happily-ever-after (HEA).
Publication Order vs. Chronological Order
In the case of the Devil’s Souls MC, the chronological events align directly with the publication dates of the books. There are no prequels or time-skips that disrupt the order of the main timeline. Reading the books out of order will result in spoilers, as characters from previous books appear as established couples in subsequent novels, offering updates on their lives, marriages, and children. For the best reading experience, stick strictly to the order in which the books were published.