Trailerverse Books in Order

Where to Start in the Trailerverse

Navigating the Trailerverse can initially seem as tricky as dealing with a stubborn pixie, but the best entry point is clear. If you want to experience the magic of Shady Grove as it was meant to be discovered, you should begin with Bless Your Heart, the first book in the Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen series. This book establishes the setting, introduces the main protagonist Grace Ann Bryant, and lays down the rules of magic and community in this unique Alabama trailer park.

Once you start, you have two primary reading strategies to choose from depending on your personal preferences:

• The Main Arc Pathway: Read the entire 15-book Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen series from start to finish. This keeps you focused entirely on Grace's central storyline without switching perspectives.
• The Blended Universe Pathway: Integrate the spinoff series—Stories of Frost and Fire and Dog River Wolfpack—alongside the main series based on their publication dates. This provides a fuller picture of the overlapping events and character cameos that make the Trailerverse feel alive.

Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen

This is the flagship series of the Trailerverse. It follows Grace, an exiled fairy queen who strikes a deal with the local sheriff, Dylan Riggs, to help solve supernatural cases in exchange for a safe haven in Shady Grove. Over the course of fifteen books, she evolves from a defensive outcast into a beloved, fierce protector of her found family. Here is the publication order for the main series:

1. Bless Your Heart (2017)
2. Tinsel in a Tangle (2018)
3. Snake in the Grass (2018)
4. Comin' Up a Cloud (2018)
5. Gully Washer (2018)
6. Moonshine in a Mason Jar (2018)
7. Hotter Than Blue Blazes (2018)
8. Sight for Sore Eyes (2018)
9. Haint Blue (2018)
10. Fuller than a Tick (2018)
11. Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed (2019)
12. Suck It Up, Buttercup! (2019)
13. Fit to Be Tied (2019)
14. Pitchin' a Hissy Fit (2019)
15. Amazing Grace (2019)

Dog River Wolfpack Spinoff Series

Focusing on the local werewolves, particularly the rugged Dominick Meyer, the Dog River Wolfpack series brings a wilder, pack-focused dynamic to the Trailerverse. While it features its own standalone arcs, the pack frequently interacts with Grace and the residents of Shady Grove, making it an excellent companion read.

1. Wayward Son (2019)
2. Bad Moon Rising (2020)
3. Midnight Rider (2020)
4. Flirtin' With Disaster (2020)
5. Born on the Bayou (2021)

Stories of Frost and Fire Spinoff Series

Centering on Wynonna Riggs, this subseries dives deeper into the elemental forces and magical politics of the Trailerverse. It expands the lore significantly and offers a different perspective on the threats facing the supernatural residents of Alabama.

1. Zero Hour (2019)
2. First Flame (2019)
3. Second Sight (2020)
4. Triple Threat (2020)
5. Quartet of Queens (2021)
6. Final Flight (2021)

Crossovers, Standalones, and Anthologies

To fully round out your reading, Kimbra Swain has released standalone novels and anthologies that bridge the gaps between the main series and the spinoffs. These stories flesh out supporting characters and provide crucial context for major universe-altering events.

• Never to Wonder (2020): This standalone novel is highly recommended to be read after completing Midnight Rider (Dog River Wolfpack #2) and before diving into Triple Threat (Stories of Frost and Fire #3), as it serves as a direct bridge between the two narratives.
• Tales from Shady Grove (2021): An anthology collection that brings together short stories, backstories, and fun vignettes about the quirky inhabitants of the trailer park.

Chronological Caveats and Reading Tips

Because Kimbra Swain was highly prolific between 2018 and 2021, the timelines of these series run parallel to one another. If you choose the Blended Universe Pathway, you will see characters reference events occurring in other books almost in real-time. Reading the spinoffs concurrently with the later half of the main series (specifically after Book 10, Fuller than a Tick) helps preserve the natural timeline of these overlaps. If you prefer a simpler experience, sticking strictly to the 15-book main series first, followed by the spinoffs, will not ruin your enjoyment, though you may encounter minor spoilers regarding which characters survive and how alliances form.

What to Know Before You Start

The Trailerverse is a unique blend of urban fantasy, cozy mystery, and Southern gothic charm. Do not expect traditional, high-brow elven courts; Swain’s fairies drink sweet tea, speak with heavy Southern drawls, and live in double-wide trailers. The series is heavy on found-family dynamics, witty banter, and local community politics, balancing lighthearted humor with genuinely high stakes and emotional character development. It is best enjoyed with a glass of sweet tea in hand and an appreciation for small-town eccentricities.