Tales of the Citadel Books in Order

How to Start Reading Tales of the Citadel

If you are looking to dive into the vibrant, psychic-infused universe of Canadian author Viola Grace, the best place to start is at the very beginning with Soul Keeper (2012). While the series consists of short, fast-paced novellas that each feature a self-contained romance, they are set within a tightly shared universe. Reading them in their publication order allows you to watch the Citadels grow, understand the recurring alien races, and catch references to events occurring across the Sector Guard cooperative.

For readers who prefer to dip their toes in before committing to the full series, books like Bound by Law (2012) and Waking Dream (2013) offer excellent standalone entry points that showcase Grace's signature blend of sci-fi action and emotional romance without requiring deep background knowledge of the lore.

The Sector Guard Connection

Tales of the Citadel is a direct spin-off of Viola Grace’s long-running Sector Guard series. Both series take place in the same fictional universe, sharing characters, planets, and security organizations. While the Sector Guard books focus heavily on law enforcement partnerships and high-stakes intergalactic security, Tales of the Citadel shifts the spotlight to the Citadels—havens of learning where individuals with extraordinary psychic, physical, or elemental abilities train to master their gifts. Citadel graduates frequently work as subcontractors or specialists alongside the Sector Guard, creating a delightful overlap of characters and crossover events that rewards fans of both series.

What to Know Before You Start

Before you pick up your first book, here are a few structural and thematic details to keep in mind:

• Novella Format: Nearly all entries in this series are quick, bite-sized reads, often under 100 pages. They are designed to be fast, comforting romance adventures that resolve happily.
• World-Building: Despite the short length of the books, the universe is incredibly diverse, showcasing shapeshifters, telepaths, elemental manipulators, and complex alien politics.
• Tone: The romance elements are generally warm and hopeful, focusing on characters finding acceptance, healing from past traumas, and learning to embrace their unique abilities.

Complete Tales of the Citadel Publication Order

To help you track your progress through this massive series, here is the complete publication order for all 60 novellas:

1. Soul Keeper (2012)
2. A Limitless Sky (2012)
3. Wrapped in Thought (2012)
4. Fighting Sanity (2012)
5. Bound by Law (2012)
6. A Hunter's Dream (2012)
7. A Healing Caress (2012)
8. Call the Moon (2012)
9. Fire Dance (2012)
10. Wrapped in Starlight (2012)
11. Called to Power (2012)
12. Crisis Management (2012)
13. The Duty of Pain (2012)
14. The Starborn (2012)
15. Power of Learning (2013)
16. Light of Battle (2013)
17. Mauled by Destiny (2013)
18. Heartbeat of Silence (2013)
19. Ice Runner (2013)
20. Trained to Destroy (2013)
21. Sudden Storm (2013)
22. Rain of Tears (2013)
23. Waking Dream (2013)
24. Walking Haunt (2013)
25. Scorched Heart (2014)
26. Creating Harmony (2014)
27. Thunder Struck (2014)
28. Breaking Gods (2014)
29. Water and Power (2014)
30. Tech Tack (2014)
31. Eyes in the Sky (2014)
32. Core Charge (2014)
33. Hyde and Seek (2014)
34. Mind Strike (2014)
35. Shattered Light (2014)
36. Fractured Darkness (2014)
37. Hunting a Soul (2014)
38. Psyched Out (2014)
39. Burning Stone (2014)
40. Lost and Sound (2014)
41. Broken Wings (2015)
42. Shiver and Bright (2015)
43. Ghosting the Hero (2015)
44. Blazing Serious (2015)
45. Winning Souls (2015)
46. Grace and Shadow (2015)
47. Looking at Trouble (2015)
48. Arguing the Basics (2015)
49. Blue and Alluring (2015)
50. Liquid Compassion (2015)
51. Hard to Fight (2015)
52. Sands of Sorrow (2016)
53. Dance of Time (2016)
54. Geared Up (2016)
55. Twisting Souls (2016)
56. Breaking the Minder (2016)
57. Touching Water (2017)
58. Exit Strategy (2017)
59. Maid in Stone (2017)
60. Cracked Control (2017)