Where to Start Your Dogs of Fire MC Journey
For readers looking to dive into the gritty, passionate, and protective world of the Dogs of Fire Motorcycle Club, the best starting point is the very first book, Road to Desire (2014). This novel introduces readers to Portland Chapter biker Austin 'Booker' Carver and kindergarten teacher Danielle Harris, establishing the core dynamic, setting, and tone of the club. Because the books feature recurring characters, shifting family lines, and evolving club politics, reading the books in sequence is the most rewarding way to experience the saga.
Dogs of Fire MC Portland Chapter: Reading Orders
The main series primarily takes place in Portland, Oregon. However, readers tracking the series list will notice that publication order and chronological story order diverge slightly mid-series. Below are the details of both approaches.
Publication Order
Reading in order of release allows you to watch the author expand the world and introduces spin-off threads naturally as they were written:
- Road to Desire (2014)
- Road to Redemption (2015)
- Road to Absolution (2015)
- Road to Passion (2015)
- Road to Victory (2016)
- Road to Peace (2016)
- Road to Grace (2018)
- Road to Freedom (2018)
- Road to Joy (2018)
- Road to Forever (2019)
- Road to Hope (2019)
- Road to Glory (2022)
- Road to Tomorrow (2022)
Chronological Order
The chronological timeline shifts a few books around to align with the sequence of events and character generations in the club. Most notably, Road to Forever (the next-generation story focusing on Maverick and Lily) and Road to Joy occur earlier in the internal timeline than their publication dates suggest:
- Road to Desire (2014)
- Road to Redemption (2015)
- Road to Absolution (2015)
- Road to Passion (2015)
- Road to Victory (2016)
- Road to Peace (2016)
- Road to Forever (2019)
- Road to Joy (2018)
- Road to Hope (2019)
- Road to Grace (2018)
- Road to Freedom (2018)
- Road to Glory (2022)
- Road to Tomorrow (2022)
Understanding the "Road to Forever" Connection
If you get confused by the relationship between Road to Forever and the rest of the series, there is a simple publishing explanation. The story of Maverick and Lily was originally published in 2016 under the title The Promise as part of the Wolfpack MC series. Piper Davenport later re-released and integrated this story directly into the main Dogs of Fire MC series as Road to Forever in 2019. This is why it is chronologically situated directly after Road to Peace, despite its later publication date under the new title.
The Spin-Offs and Companion Stories
As the Dogs of Fire universe grew, Davenport expanded the lore with dedicated spin-offs and shorter character-focused novellas. These series run parallel to the main Portland timeline.
Dogs of Fire MC: Savannah Chapter
This spin-off shifts the location from the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest to the historic, humid streets of Savannah, Georgia. It follows a different chapter of the motorcycle club but carries the same themes of intense loyalty and protective alpha heroes. To prevent spoilers, it is best read after finishing the first six books of the Portland chapter.
- Saving the Preacher's Daughter (2017)
- Stealing the Biker's Heart (2018)
- Redeeming the Biker's Past (2018)
- Quieting the Biker's Rage (2019)
- Keeping the Biker's Oath (2019)
- Hacking the Biker's Code (2020)
- Calling the Biker's Bluff (2020)
- Fanning the Biker's Flame (2020)
- Revealing the Biker's Destiny (2021)
Dogs of Fire: Wolfpack MC
A smaller, focused spin-off series containing two primary releases. As noted, the first book is heavily linked to the main Portland timeline:
- The Promise (2016) – Note: Later retitled and reissued as Road to Forever.
- The Longing (2017)
A Dogs of Fire Story (Novellas)
These are shorter, fast-paced character studies that focus on key club members, filling in backstory and providing quick romantic resolutions. They can be read alongside the main series or enjoyed as quick returns to the club:
- Reese (2018)
- Hatch (2019)
- Ryder (2019)
- Jake (2020)
What to Know Before You Start
Piper Davenport is the pen name of Tracey Jane Jackson, an author celebrated for her ability to weave suspense and high-heat romance. Unlike some darker, grittier motorcycle club romances, the Dogs of Fire MC books highlight protective, community-oriented bikers who value brotherhood and respect above outright criminal activities. While external threats, past traumas, and suspenseful action drive the plots, the core of every book is the romance and emotional growth of the couple, ensuring a satisfying ending every time.