Where to Start Your Ride
With dozens of interconnected books, novellas, and spin-offs, embarking on the Lost Kings MC journey can feel intimidating. However, there are two primary paths you can take to explore this gritty and emotional outlaw biker universe:
- The Publication Order (Recommended): Start with Slow Burn (2014). This is the best way to experience the world as author Autumn Jones Lake built it. You will meet Rochlan "Rock" North and lawyer Hope Kendall first, and watch the club's family and conflicts naturally expand.
- The Chronological Path: If you prefer to read the timeline in order, start with the prequel novel Renegade Path (2021), which is set before the events of Slow Burn and focuses on Roman and Juliet, before diving into the main series.
Lost Kings MC Reading Order (Publication & Chronological)
For the main series, the publication order and chronological order are almost identical, with the exception of prequel stories. Below is the complete list of books in the main series up to the most recent releases:
- Slow Burn (2014)
- Corrupting Cinderella (2014)
- Three Kings, One Night (2014) - Novella
- Strength from Loyalty (2015)
- Tattered on My Sleeve (2015)
- White Heat (2016)
- Between Embers (2016) - Novella
- More Than Miles (2016)
- White Knuckles (2017)
- Beyond Reckless (2017)
- Beyond Reason (2017)
- One Empire Night (2017) - Novella
- After Burn (2018)
- After Glow (2018)
- Zero Hour (2019) - Novella
- Zero Tolerance (2019)
- Zero Regret (2019)
- Zero Apologies (2019)
- White Lies (2019)
- Swagger and Sass (2019) - Novella
- Rhythm of the Road (2020)
- Lyrics on the Wind (2021)
- Diamond in the Dust (2021)
- Crown of Ghosts (2021)
- Throne of Scars (2022)
- Reckless Truths (2022)
- Rust or Ride (2023)
- Agony to Ashes (2023)
- Twist the Knife (2024)
- Collect the Pieces (2025)
- Scatter the Bones (2025)
Subseries and Couple Breakdowns
While the club's overarching political drama and legal battles continue in the background, the series is divided into distinct character arcs. Understanding who each book focuses on can help you navigate the series:
Rock and Hope's Story
The president of the Lost Kings MC, Rochlan "Rock" North, and defense attorney Hope Kendall form the emotional core of the series. Their slow-burn, forbidden romance kicks off the universe. Key books focusing on them include:
- Slow Burn
- Corrupting Cinderella
- Three Kings, One Night
- Strength from Loyalty
- White Heat
- After Burn
- After Glow
- White Lies
- Reckless Truths
Wrath and Trinity's Duet
Wrath (Jaxson) is the intense, brooding enforcer whose heart-wrenching love story with Trinity is filled with secrets, betrayal, and redemption. Their romance takes center stage in:
- Tattered on My Sleeve
- Between Embers
Teller and Charlotte's Arc
Marcel "Teller" and Charlotte's relationship is a fan-favorite duet filled with high suspense and intense passion. Read their story in:
- Beyond Reckless
- Beyond Reason
- One Empire Night
Zero (Z) and Lilly's Saga
Zero, the Vice President of the club, finds a complicated, healing connection with Lilly. Their path is chronicled across several books and a prequel novella:
- Zero Hour
- Zero Tolerance
- Zero Regret
- Zero Apologies
Rooster and Shelby's Road Trip Romance
Rooster, a road captain, and Shelby, a waitress from Texas, share a sweet and steamy relationship that spans four key books:
- Swagger and Sass
- Rhythm of the Road
- Lyrics on the Wind
- Diamond in the Dust
Grinder and Serena's Arc
Grinder return to the club after serving fifteen years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, only to find love and healing with Serena. Follow them in:
- Crown of Ghosts
- Throne of Scars
Dex and Emily's Duet
Dixon "Dex" Watts and Emily face dangerous stakes and deep emotions in their romance duet:
- Rust or Ride
- Agony to Ashes
Jigsaw and Margot's Trilogy
Jensen "Jigsaw" Killgore, a road captain, and mortician Margot Cedarwood navigate a dark, captivating romance in the latest installments:
- Twist the Knife
- Collect the Pieces
- Scatter the Bones
Spin-Offs and the Lost Kings MC World
In addition to the main series, Autumn Jones Lake has expanded the universe with companion books and spin-offs. If you want to consume everything in this world, watch for these:
Lost Kings MC World Standalones
- Renegade Path (2021): A standalone romance centering on Roman and Juliet. It acts as an early prequel to the entire timeline and is a great entry point for new readers looking for a self-contained story set in the MC world.
Hollywood Demons Series
This spin-off trilogy takes readers into a different corner of the same universe, detailing rockstar romances while retaining references and connections to the Lost Kings MC. The series includes:
ol>What to Know Before You Start
Unlike some of the darker, grittier motorcycle club romances in the genre, Autumn Jones Lake's series balances raw outlaw drama with protective alpha males who respect the women they love. The romance is steamy, but the focus remains on emotional depth, personal growth, and the unbreakable bond of the club's brotherhood. Because of the heavy continuity, it is highly recommended to avoid skipping books or reading them as standalones, as character arcs and subplots weave continuously from one story to the next.