Original Sinners Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Path

Tiffany Reisz's bestselling Original Sinners series is a deep, complex, and boundary-pushing saga that blends BDSM culture, religious imagery, and psychological romance. Because the series spans multiple eras, spin-offs, and companion novellas, readers often wonder where to begin. The author's official recommendation is to follow the main novels in publication order rather than attempting a chronological timeline. The core narrative is split into two distinct cycles: The Red Years and The White Years, followed by continuation novels.

The Red Years Quartet (Books 1–4)

This initial quartet introduces readers to Nora Sutherlin, a famous erotica writer and dominatrix, and the key players in her life, including her dominant lover Søren (a Jesuit priest) and Kingsley Edge. These books must be read first, in this exact order:

• The Siren (2012) – The entry point that sets the stage for the entire series, exploring Nora's complex relationship with her editor, Zach, and her deep-rooted connection to Søren.
• The Angel (2012) – Explores Nora's past and introduces new dynamics, particularly involving the characters Griffin and Michael.
• The Prince (2012) – Delves deeper into Nora's dual lives and Kingsley's influence.
• The Mistress (2013) – The high-stakes conclusion to the Red Years arc that dramatically shifts the dynamics of the core cast.

The White Years Quartet (Books 5–8)

While the White Years books function partly as prequels detailing the younger years and origins of Nora, Søren, and Kingsley, they are also modern-day sequels that resolve the fallout of The Mistress. Do not skip to these first, as they contain massive spoilers for the Red Years.

• The Saint (2014) – Focuses heavily on the early history of Nora and Søren.
• The King (2014) – Centers on Kingsley’s backstory and his early life.
• The Virgin (2015) – Explores Kingsley and Søren's complicated history.
• The Queen (2015) – Ties the past and present together to conclude the White Years cycle.

Continuing the Main Storyline

• The Priest (2020) – The official ninth book in the main series, following Nora and a private investigator named Cyrus Tremont after the events of The Queen.

Chronological Caveats and Reading Warnings

A common mistake for new readers is trying to read the series chronologically by starting with the flashbacks in The Saint. Reisz structured the series so that the mysteries of the characters' pasts in the White Years build upon the emotional attachments you form during the contemporary events of the Red Years. Reading the White Years first will ruin the suspense, spoil key twists in the Red Years, and make the character motivations far harder to follow. Stick to the publication order of the main nine books for the best experience.

Companion Novels, Spin-offs, and Holiday Tales

In addition to the core books, the Original Sinners universe contains several companion novels and standalone works that expand on specific fan-favorite characters.

The Kingsley Edge Companions

Kingsley Edge is one of the series' most beloved figures. His personal adventures outside the main Nora-focused arc are captured in these two interconnected stories:

• The Chateau (2018) – A standalone novella following Kingsley on an undercover mission inside a mysterious French sex cult.
• The Return (2020) – Originally published as The Story of Ø, this is a direct sequel to The Chateau that follows Kingsley and Søren years later.

Standalone Spin-offs

• Picture Perfect Cowboy (2018) – A western-themed erotic romance featuring Jason Waters. It is set in the same universe but can easily be read as a standalone.

Holiday & Winter Novellas

• A Winter Symphony (2020) – Set shortly after the dramatic events of The Mistress (Book 4), this holiday novella focuses on Kingsley Edge's struggles with leaving New York and his partner, Søren.
• A Wolfe in Winter (2022) – A Christmas-themed standalone story about Sheridan Stratford, a famous actress who receives a session with dominant Brad Wolfe as a gift from Mistress Nora.

Collections and the Pulp Library

For readers who want to dive even deeper, Reisz has released short story collections and special "Pulp" editions that gather rare or early writings.

Story Collections

• The Confessions: An Original Sinners Collection (2016) – A compilation of scenes, side-stories, and extra perspectives.
• Michael's Wings (2017) – A collection focusing on the character of Michael.
• Winter Tales (2019) – A collection of winter and holiday-themed shorts.
• Wrapped in Black: More Winter Tales (2021) – Features A Winter Symphony alongside extra holiday pieces.

The Pulp Library Editions

These vintage-paperback-inspired releases compile early works, standalones, and website-exclusive stories into physical editions:

• The Auction (2010) – Often categorized as Book 0.2, this tells the backstory of Daniel (introduced in the short story The Gift) meeting Anya at one of Kingsley's charity auctions.
• The Mistress Files (2013) – Bonus content and deleted scenes related to The Mistress.
• Seize the Night (2014) – An erotic standalone set in the same universe.
• The Last Good Knight (2021) – A Pulp edition release expanding the lore of the submissive/dominant dynamics in the series.

Practical Advice for First-Time Readers

If you are just starting, do not feel pressured to read all 14+ novellas in a specific order. Focus on the main novels first (1 through 9). The easiest time to start weaving in the extra content is during holiday intervals. For example, reading A Winter Symphony right after The Mistress provides a smooth bridge before you jump into the flashback-heavy White Years. Furthermore, many of the early short stories (such as Griffin in Wonderland, The Teacher, The Ingénue, and Rectified) were originally published for free on Tiffany Reisz's official website and can be read as fun bonuses once you are familiar with the characters.