Where to Start with the Spellbound Series
Co-authored by A.J. Sherwood and Devon Vesper, the Spellbound series is a lighthearted, comedic paranormal M/M romance. The series revolves around Kit, an ancient, tech-loving vampire, his reincarnated mage husband, and Kassandra, their sentient and sassy library. The series kicks off with the first novel, which sets the foundation for their chaotic and loving household.
Because the series currently features one mainline novel, starting your journey is straightforward. However, the authors have also integrated this series into a broader shared universe featuring characters from their individual works, which introduces optional crossover reading paths.
Spellbound Publication and Recommended Reading Order
- The Insanity of Reincarnated Mages and Amorous Vampires (2024) - This is the official first book in the Spellbound series. It introduces Kit and his reincarnated husband as they navigate their bond, magic, and their lively magical library, Kassandra.
- The Banning of the Bath Bombs (2025) - A comedic crossover short story co-authored by Sherwood and Vesper. This tale brings together characters from Spellbound, the Unholy Trifecta, and the Ross Young series in a chaotic portal-magic incident.
Understanding the Broader Shared Universe
While the mainline story of Spellbound is easy to follow on its own, readers can maximize their enjoyment of the crossover story, The Banning of the Bath Bombs, by checking out the connected series that cross paths with Kit and his crew. These series include:
The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA
Written by A.J. Sherwood, this urban fantasy comedy follows Ross Young, a normal human who accidentally becomes the personal assistant to a powerful supernatural boss. To fully appreciate his appearance in the crossover, read these in order:
- The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA (2021)
- Additional Incident: LARPing (2022)
- Common Sense Deserts Once Again (2022)
Unholy Trifecta
Another series by A.J. Sherwood, this trilogy features romance, action, and plenty of banter, following a group of skilled and dangerous individuals. The reading order is:
- How to Shield an Assassin (2020)
- How to Steal a Thief (2020)
- How to Hack a Hacker (2021)
Practical Reader Advice
If you want to read only the core story, you can read The Insanity of Reincarnated Mages and Amorous Vampires as a standalone experience. If you decide to read the crossover story The Banning of the Bath Bombs, we highly recommend reading the first book of The Tribulations of Ross Young and the Unholy Trifecta series beforehand to understand the references, jokes, and character dynamics.