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27 Books
2014 – 2018 Published
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How to Read the Shifters and Partners Series

Hollis Shiloh’s Shifters and Partners is a beloved, expansive M/M paranormal romance series featuring human-shifter law enforcement duos solving crimes, navigating societal prejudices, and finding love. Because the series spans over 30 titles, navigating the order can seem daunting. Fortunately, Shiloh writes these stories with a focus on specific couples, meaning many can technically be read as standalones. However, to fully appreciate character growth, returning cameos, and the organic development of the world’s lore, the absolute best way to experience the series is in its official publication order.

Recommended Reading Order

To follow the timeline of the world and catch all the recurring character appearances in the background, we recommend reading the books in the order they were published. Below is the complete publication history of the primary series:

  1. My Partner the Wolf (2014)
  2. My Partner and Me (2015)
  3. Joey and the Fox (2015)
  4. My Sahil (2015)
  5. Partners in Deed (2015)
  6. Some Reservations (2015)
  7. Shelter (2015)
  8. Foxed (2016)
  9. Trey's Partner (2016)
  10. Journey (2016)
  11. Foxed Up (2017)
  12. Lexie, Not Alex (2017)
  13. Not My Mate (2017)
  14. Second Time Charm (2017)
  15. Harry Ever After (2017)
  16. All My Broken Pieces (2017)
  17. Loyal (2017)
  18. Trees Take the Long View (2017)
  19. Someone Else's Wolf (2018)
  20. A Quiet Man (2018)
  21. Starring Role (2018)
  22. I'm Your Guy (2018)
  23. My Fox Mate (2019)
  24. Wolf at the Door (2019)
  25. You're Worth It (2019)
  26. Mill House (2020)
  27. Charlie and Me (2021)
  28. Cody (2022)
  29. Fox Heart (2022)
  30. Of Partners and Friends (2022)
  31. Around Again (2024)
  32. The Time It Takes (2025)

What to Know Before You Start

Unlike many intense paranormal romance series, Hollis Shiloh’s work is characterized by its sweet, low-angst, and emotionally driven tone. Shiloh emphasizes character connections, emotional depth, healing from past traumas, and trust over explicit content. This makes the series a cozy read for those who enjoy slow-burn romance mixed with procedural mysteries.

While the world building is light, it centers on a modern society where shapeshifters (mainly wolves and foxes, though others exist) live alongside humans. In law enforcement, shifters are often paired with human partners to capitalize on their unique abilities, such as a wolf shifter’s tracking scents. These professional partnerships frequently evolve into deep, romantic bonds.

Chronological Caveats and Standalone Reading

Can you jump around? Yes. The vast majority of the books focus on a single couple and resolve their main romantic and mystery arcs by the final page. However, certain books are direct sequels or heavily feature the same characters. For example, My Partner and Me is a direct sequel to the very first book, My Partner the Wolf, continuing the story of Tom Langley and Sean Goods. Jumping straight into book two without the context of their initial partnership will lessen the emotional impact of their story.

Additionally, some platforms and retail sites use slightly different numbering conventions due to how they index novellas or short companion pieces. For instance, some lists classify Lexie, Not Alex as a half-numbered entry (like Book 11.5) or count box-set-only short stories, leading to minor numbering variations in the late 20s and 30s. The list above reflects the cleanest chronological progression of the main novels.

Omnibus Collections and Box Sets

For readers looking to dive in bulk, Hollis Shiloh has released several omnibus collections. These box sets are an economical and convenient way to tackle the series:

  • Shifters and Partners: Books 1-10: Collects the entire first arc of the series, starting with Tom and Sean’s first case and running through the introduction of beloved characters like Joey, Dylan, Wallace, and Jon.
  • Box Sets 11-15 and 16-20: Bundle the middle-era stories, covering the transition of the series into deeper character studies and broader shifter integration themes.

Spin-offs and Related Works

While the Shifters and Partners series is self-contained, Hollis Shiloh has written several other shifter-based romances. The most notable companion series is the Baking Bears series, which features bear shifters in a similarly sweet, character-focused style. Shiloh has also written standalone paranormal romances featuring minor shifter species (such as otters and squirrels) that are occasionally shared with newsletter subscribers or published as independent stories, sharing the same gentle, romantic vibe as her main series.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading Shifters and Partners?

The best starting point is the first book, My Partner the Wolf, as it introduces the world, the law enforcement pairing system, and the recurring characters Tom and Sean.

QCan the books in Shifters and Partners be read as standalones?

Yes, most books focus on a new couple and resolve their primary mystery and romance. However, reading them in order is recommended to fully understand recurring character cameos and background world progression.

QAre there direct sequels within the Shifters and Partners series?

Yes. While most books feature new couples, My Partner and Me (Book 2) is a direct sequel to My Partner the Wolf (Book 1) and continues the story of the same couple.

QWhat is the tone of the Shifters and Partners series?

The series is known for being sweet, character-driven, and low-angst, focusing heavily on emotional healing, trust, and slow-burn romance rather than high spice or dark themes.

QAre there box sets available for Shifters and Partners?

Yes, Hollis Shiloh has compiled the series into several omnibus collections, including a Books 1-10 box set, followed by packages for books 11-15 and 16-20.