The Recommended Reading Order
Anne Malcom’s Sons of Templar MC series is a fan-favorite in the contemporary motorcycle club romance genre. Set in the fictional small town of Amber, California (and later expanding into New Mexico), the books combine heavy romantic suspense, gritty outlaw drama, and intense, protective alpha heroes. While each book focuses on a different couple and can technically be read as a standalone, reading them in order is highly recommended. The overarching club storylines, background conflicts, and character relationships evolve significantly from book to book, and early installments lay critical groundwork for what is to come.
1. The Core Sons of Templar MC Series (California Chapter)
The original saga focuses on the California chapter of the motorcycle club. To get the best experience, you should follow the publication order of the main books and novellas:
- Making the Cut (2015): The book that started it all. It follows Gwen Alexandra, a fashion designer trying to escape her traumatic past in Amber, and Cade Fletcher, the rugged Vice President of the Sons of Templar MC.
- Firestorm (2015): Centers on Gwen’s fiery best friend, Amy Abrams, and a swoon-worthy biker named Brock, featuring a high-tension love triangle involving a returning Special Ops soldier.
- Outside the Lines (2016): A companion novella (Book 2.5) focusing on Hansen, a doctor associated with the New Mexico chapter, and Macy, a quirky, book-loving club girl.
- Out of the Ashes (2016): A deeply emotional story about Bull, a brooding biker fighting his own inner demons, and Mia, a resilient single mother looking for healing.
- Beyond the Horizon (2016): Explores the sweet yet intense relationship between Asher and Lily, balancing emotional healing with high-stakes MC drama.
- Dauntless (2016): A darker, raw entry focusing on Bex, a survivor of childhood trauma and foster homes, and Lucky, a biker determined to help her piece her life back together.
- Battles of the Broken (2018): Follows the conflict-heavy romance between Gage, a cold outlaw who believes his soul is long gone, and Ruby, who hides a shattered past.
- Hollow Hearts (2019): A dark Christmas Eve novella (Book 7.5) centering on the redemption and transformation of a club girl who has built a wall around her heart.
- Deadline to Damnation (2019): Introduces a thrilling cat-and-mouse dynamic between Jagger, a dedicated club member, and Bex, an investigative reporter determined to get an exposé on the MC.
- Scars of Yesterday (2020): An unconventional second-chance romance about a widow of a deceased club member who finds herself falling for another biker wearing the same club cut.
- Three Kinds of Trouble (2021): The dramatic finale of the main series, featuring the intense relationship between Freya, a dancer, and the outlaw Hades.
2. Sons of Templar MC: New Mexico Chapter
After wrapping up the main California-based series, Anne Malcom launched a direct spin-off focusing on the New Mexico chapter of the Sons of Templar. These books should be read after the main series, as they build directly on the world-building established in the original books:
- Wretched Love (2022): Follows Kate Edwards, a woman fleeing an abusive marriage, and Swiss, a member of the New Mexico chapter who offers her safety and shelter.
- Wilting Violets (2022): A forbidden, age-gap romance centering on Violet Edwards (Kate's daughter) and Elden, a massive, silent, and protective outlaw biker.
- Wrathful Souls (2023): Focuses on Sariah and Colby as they navigate deep-seated trauma, mutual healing, and a passionate bond.
Expanding the Universe: The Crossover Series
Anne Malcom’s books exist within a shared universe. If you want to experience the full crossover payoff and spot every character cameo, you can integrate two of her other popular contemporary romance series into your reading list:
The Greenstone Security Series
Greenstone Security follows a private security firm staffed by intense, protective men. Many characters in this series are former military or have direct ties to the Sons of Templar MC. Reading Greenstone Security alongside the main MC series enhances the experience, as the timelines run parallel. The series order is:
- Still Waters (2017)
- Shield (2018)
- The Problem with Peace (2018)
- Chaos Remains (2019)
- Resonance of Stars (2020)
The Unquiet Mind Series
This series features characters who are introduced as secondary figures in the main Sons of Templar books. For instance, the first book, Echoes of Silence, follows Lexie and Killian, whose stories interlock with the MC world. The series consists of:
- Echoes of Silence
- Skeletons of Us
- Broken Shelves
- Mistake's Melody
- Censored Soul
The Master Universe Reading Order
For readers who want to experience the timeline exactly as the author intended, integrating all cameos, the safest route is to read the books in chronological/publication order across the shared world. The recommended crossover order is:
What to Know Before You Start
Before diving into Amber and New Mexico, readers should prepare for a gritty, emotional ride. Anne Malcom's writing style is heavily influenced by authors like Kristen Ashley, featuring highly descriptive internal monologues, protective (and sometimes overbearing) alpha heroes, and heroines who have survived severe personal hardships. Because the series deals with dark themes—including domestic abuse, PTSD, addiction, and grief—it is recommended to check specific content warnings for individual books, particularly darker entries like Dauntless and Wretched Love.