The Best Starting Point: Where to Begin
With dozens of books in the main lineup, the number-one question new readers ask is: Where on earth do I start? The easiest answer is also the most satisfying: start at the very beginning with Twice the Growl (2014). This book introduces you to Talia Barca, two incredibly growly shifters named Theron and Connor, and most importantly, the force of nature that is Geraldine "Gerri" Wilder. Starting here gives you the perfect introduction to the rules of the Paranormal Dating Agency (PDA) and Gerri’s matchmaking magic.
However, if you happen to pick up a later book because the cover or the shifter type caught your eye, do not panic. Every single book in the Paranormal Dating Agency series is written to function as a standalone romance. You will get a complete, satisfying happily-ever-after (HEA) with no cliffhangers. The main reason to stick to the publication order is to watch the recurring side characters interact and to see the agency's matchmaking empire expand from local shifter packs to outer space.
The Core Publication Order
For readers who love to watch a universe build block by block, reading in order of release is highly rewarding. Below is the complete chronological publication order of the main series books written by Milly Taiden, stretching from the 2014 debut to the latest releases:
- Twice the Growl (2014)
- Geek Bearing Gifts (2014)
- Her Purrfect Match (2014)
- Curves 'em Right (2014)
- Tall, Dark and Panther (2015)
- The Alion King (2015)
- There's Snow Escape (2015)
- Scaling Her Dragon (2015)
- In the Roar (2015)
- Scrooge Me Hard (2015)
- Bearfoot and Pregnant (2016)
- All Kitten Aside (2016)
- Oh, My Roared (2017)
- Piece of Tail (2017)
- Kiss My Asteroid (2017)
- Born with a Silver Moon (2018)
- Sun in the Oven (2018)
- Between Ice and Frost (2018)
- Scrooge Me Again (2018)
- Winter Takes All (2019)
- You're Lion to Me (2019)
- Lion on the Job (2019)
- Beasts of Both Worlds (2019)
- Bear in Mind (2019)
- Bring to Bear (2020)
- Dragon Rights (2020)
- Wolfing Her Down (2020)
- Visible Panther Line (2020)
- Hot Piece of Ash (2020)
- Scrooged Over (2020)
- Claim to Flame (2021)
- Throw in the Growl (2021)
- Wanna Buy a Howl (2021)
- A Real Flame Changer (2021)
- Roar of the Worlds (2021)
- Bad Bear Day (2021)
- No Time to Scrooge (2021)
- Taken for a Pride (2022)
- Bear and Square (2022)
- Flame of Mind (2022)
- Seriously Hot Ship (2022)
- On the Bite Side (2022)
- Fang in There (2022)
- Don't Believe the Stripe (2022)
- Fur the Win (2022)
- Howl Pass (2022)
- Roar and Peace (2022)
- Settling the Paw (2022)
- Striping Hot (2022)
- Totally Hard Claw (2022)
- Pack in the Face (2022)
- The Stripe Zone (2022)
- Big Fang Theory (2022)
- Roar and Order (2022)
- Flame Difference (2022)
- Fang to Rights (2022)
- Flame on You (2022)
- The Ice is Right (2022)
- Flame to Please (2022)
- Roar Enforcement (2022)
- Roar Deal (2022)
- Flame it Up (2022)
- Fanging Up (2022)
- All for the Beast (2022)
- Howl of Fame (2022)
- The Long Howl (2023)
- One and the Flame (2023)
- Stripe Left (2023)
- Paw or Less (2023)
- Stripe Poker (2023)
- Name and Flame (2023)
- Paw Letter Word (2023)
- No Harm No Howl (2023)
- A Howl in One (2023)
- Beast of Eden (2023)
- Just Her Stripe (2023)
- Luck of the Paw (2023)
- Roar Letter Word (2023)
- Fanging Out (2023)
- Flame of the Game (2024)
- The Howl Nine Yards (2024)
- No Mane, No Gain (2024)
- Quick on the Claw (2024)
- Claws and Effect (2025)
- Real Scale Blazer (2025)
- Asking Fur Trouble (2025)
Chronological Caveats and Themed Reading
While the overall timeline flows forward in publication order, there are a few structural details and themes that readers can use to group their reading experiences:
The Holiday "Scrooge" Specials
Milly Taiden regularly releases festive, winter-themed books that bring some holiday cheer—and extra spice—to the series. These include titles like Scrooge Me Hard, Scrooge Me Again, Scrooged Over, and No Time to Scrooge. While they can be read anytime, they are perfect holiday reads to bundle together during the winter season.
Interspecies and Sci-Fi Settings
As the series progresses, the Paranormal Dating Agency doesn't just limit itself to Earth packs of wolves and bears. Gerri Wilder takes her talents to the stars, introducing alien shifters, high-tech spacecraft, and intergalactic romance. Books like Kiss My Asteroid, Sun in the Oven, Beasts of Both Worlds, and Seriously Hot Ship offer a delightful sci-fi spin on the classic shifter romance formula. If you prefer space-opera settings over forest pack dynamics, you might want to dive into these specific sci-fi titles first.
Spin-Offs and the M.T. Worlds Shared Universe
The success of the Paranormal Dating Agency series led to a massive expansion known as the M.T. Worlds Shared Universe. Under her M.T. Worlds Press imprint, Milly Taiden opened the doors of the PDA to other indie romance authors. These authorized spin-off books feature Gerri Wilder expanding her matchmaking services to new locations and characters created by other writers.
These spin-offs are organized under their own unique subseries names (such as Paws and Whiskers, Sweet Delights, and Idlewyld Mates) and are written by authors like Michelle M. Pillow and Mandy M. Roth. While these books are not required reading to enjoy Milly Taiden's core series, they are highly recommended for fans who cannot get enough of Gerri Wilder's sassy matchmaking antics and want to explore new author voices within the same cozy, steamy universe.
What to Know Before You Start
Before you dive headfirst into the world of the Paranormal Dating Agency, here is a quick primer to set your expectations:
- The Sassy Matchmaker: Geraldine "Gerri" Wilder is the heart of the series. She has a 100% success rate, a sharp tongue, and an uncanny ability to know exactly what shifter, alien, or human belongs with whom. Her meddlesome but loving presence ties the entire universe together.
- Body Positivity: One of the defining characteristics of Milly Taiden's books is her focus on curvy, confident, and unapologetic heroines. These women embrace their bodies and their desires, bringing refreshing representation to the paranormal romance genre.
- High Heat and Humor: The stories are known for their fast-paced plots, sarcastic banter, and high level of steam. If you love alpha males who are instantly obsessed with their mates and women who give as good as they get, this series is custom-built for you.