Dragons of Preor Books in Order

Where to Start: The Ujal Connection

Before diving headfirst into the main line of the Dragons of Preor series, readers should understand its origins. The series is a direct spin-off of Celia Kyle’s popular Ujal series, which features alien mermen. The transition between these two worlds is bridged by the holiday novella Dashing Through the Stars. Published as Book 5 of the Ujal series and Book 0.5 of the Dragons of Preor series, this story introduces Melissa Walker (the heroine of the first full Preor novel) and provides the first glimpse of the dragon-shifting Preor warriors. While it is not strictly mandatory to read the entire Ujal series first, starting with this bridge novella will give you crucial context on the universe, the Preor's arrival on Earth, and their desperate search for compatible mates.

Dragons of Preor Recommended Reading Order

To fully enjoy the overarching plot of the Preor integration on Earth, the political tensions with anti-human factions, and the development of the human-alien hybrid families, we highly recommend reading the books in publication order. Below is the complete reading path, including the essential novellas that flesh out the characters' lives after their initial pairings.

1. Dashing Through the Stars (Book 0.5) (2015) - A holiday crossover novella that serves as the bridge from the Ujal series. It introduces the Preor alien species and Melissa, setting up the events of the first full-length novel.
2. Jarek (Book 1) (2016) - The official start of the main series. War Master Jarek sen Claron meets Melissa Walker on Earth and triggers the "Knowing," a sacred soulmate bond that Melissa initially resists.
3. Taulan (Book 2) (2016) - Follows the fierce warrior Taulan sen Ryan as he discovers his fated mate in Lana Coburn, navigating cultural clashes and high-stakes action.
4. Kozav (Book 3) (2016) - Primary Warrior Kozav sen Aghin must protect human nurse Grace Hall from dangerous anti-human Preor factions while trying to win her heart.
5. Rendan (Book 4) (2016) - Features the pink-scaled warrior Rendan sen Tarkan as he fights to claim and protect nurse Carla amidst rising dangers.
6. Zadri (Book 5) (2016) - The story of Zadri sen Torin, who meets his match in the fiercely independent human woman Sarah.
7. Hatched (Book 6) (2016) - A heartwarming family-focused novella that returns to Taulan and Lana as they prepare for the first-ever hatching of human-Preor hybrid twins.
8. Ivoth (Book 7) (2017) - Ivoth sen Gared takes center stage as he tries to navigate his instinctual mate bond with Stacy.
9. Brukr (Book 8) (2017) - Brukr sen Surn fights to protect his mate from external threats, showing how the human-Preor alliances are deepening.
10. A Baby for Chashan (Book 9) (2017) - A touching novella focusing on Healing Master Chashan and Heart Master Khaza as they find an abandoned human infant and struggle with their instincts to claim the child.
11. Argan (Book 10) (2018) - Argan sen Hurn navigates political conspiracies and mating instincts in a crucial plot-turning installment.
12. Vende (Book 11) (2020) - Co-authored with Anne Hale. Vende sen Kaelo works to protect his fated mate while dealing with escalating galactic stakes.
13. Whelon (Book 12) (2020) - Co-authored with Anne Hale. Whelon sen Tarkan takes the lead in an action-heavy romance that expands the lore of the Preor fleet.
14. Radoo (Book 13) (2020) - Co-authored with Anne Hale. Radoo sen Gared fights for his mate and the survival of his species.
15. Tyff (Book 14) (2022) - Co-authored with Anne Hale. Follows Tyff as he flies patrols over human resistance territory and finds his mate.
16. Choler (Book 15) (2023) - Co-authored with Anne Hale. Ambassador Choler must prevent an intergalactic war with the pillaging Vakhings while courting the hostile human woman Thora.

Publication vs. Chronological Order

Fortunately for readers, the publication order of the Dragons of Preor series aligns perfectly with the chronological order of the universe. The novellas Hatched (Book 6) and A Baby for Chashan (Book 9) are not spin-offs set in the distant past or future; they take place sequentially between the main novels and advance the overarching family and political plots of the series. Reading them out of order can lead to minor spoilers regarding which characters successfully mate, have children, or resolve fleet conflicts. Therefore, we recommend adhering strictly to the numerical sequence listed above.

The Pen Name and Co-Authorship Transitions

When the series originally launched, books were published under the pseudonym Erin Tate, which was a pen name used by Celia Kyle. Over time, the books were re-released or updated to highlight Celia Kyle's name. Beginning with Book 11, Vende, in 2020, Celia Kyle began co-authoring the series with author Anne Hale. This collaboration brought a new energy to the series, maintaining the signature steamy romance and humorous tone of the early books while expanding the sci-fi elements and introducing new threat dynamics, such as the Vakhing faction.

What to Know Before You Start

Dragons of Preor is a paranormal romance series heavily blended with science fiction elements. The romance is fast-paced, featuring the "fated mates" trope driven by a biological and spiritual connection called "the Knowing." The Preor are protective, possessive, and alpha dragon shifters, but they are balanced by sassy, independent, and curvy human heroines who refuse to be easily conquered. Expect high heat, comedic banter, and lighthearted action adventure. While each book focuses on a different couple and ends in a happily-ever-after, the recurring cast of characters, the progression of the hybrid children, and the diplomatic relations between Earth and the Preor fleet create a continuous narrative arc that is best enjoyed chronologically.