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  • 12 Books
  • 2009 – 2016 Published

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How to Read the Triple Trouble Series: The Recommended Order

If you want the absolute best experience reading the Triple Trouble series without running into major plot spoilers, you should not read in strict chronological order. While the chronological timeline places the prequels first, the author herself explicitly recommends a specific reading path to protect the narrative twists of the main storyline.

Here is the recommended reading path:

  1. Read the initial trilogy: Start with Trouble Comes in Threes (Book 1), followed by Storm Warning (Book 2) and Three Dog Night (Book 3). This introduces you to Elain Pardie and the Lyall triplets, laying the groundwork for the universe's shifter lore.
  2. Read the prequels: After finishing Book 3, pause and go back to read the three prequels: Boiling Point, Steam, and Fire and Ice. Reading these early works here gives you the backstory of Lina and the dragon shifters without spoiling the first book's mysteries.
  3. Continue the main series: Dive into Triple Dog Dare (Book 4) and follow the publication order through the rest of the series (Books 5 to 10 and beyond).

The Chronological Timeline

For readers who prefer to experience the timeline exactly as it happens historically within Arcadia, Florida, and the surrounding shifter world, you can follow the chronological order. Just be aware that doing so introduces mild spoilers for Book 1 early on.

  1. Boiling Point (Prequel): The first prequel installment, introducing Janek and Jarek Alexandr (the twin dragon shifters) and their mate Lina.
  2. Steam (Prequel): The second prequel, continuing the early dragon-shifter history.
  3. Fire and Ice (Prequel): The third prequel, which sets up the ancestral shifter rivalries and introduces Elain's father, Liam Pardie.
  4. Trouble Comes in Threes (Book 1): The main series debut. TV reporter Elain Pardie encounters a mysterious green-eyed black wolf (Brodey Lyall) and learns she is the fated mate of the Lyall triplets.
  5. Storm Warning (Book 2): Tensions flare as Elain resists Aindreas's controlling nature, testing the bond between her and the triplets.
  6. Three Dog Night (Book 3): A mysterious threat emerges, targeting shifter mates and forcing the Arcadia clan to unite.
  7. Triple Dog Dare (Book 4): Elain steps into her Alpha authority to face a vengeful enemy.
  8. Out of Smoke and Ashes (Book 5): The larger battle lines are drawn as the war against the cockatrice escalates.
  9. A Wolf in the Fold (Book 6): Focuses on secondary characters Emery and Wyatt, while expanding the regional shifter alliance.
  10. Triple Cross (Book 7): High stakes and deep secrets are revealed as the new Triad fully forms.
  11. Power of Three (Book 8): The alliance prepares for an all-out clash with ancient enemies.
  12. By the Embers Dies the Fire (Book 9): Secrets from the past threaten the survival of the modern clans.
  13. The Fire Road (Book 10): The explosive continuation of the Arcadian war.
  14. Dawn of Three (Book 11): The upcoming entry continuing the multi-clan saga.

What to Know Before You Start

Tymber Dalton (the pen name for USA Today bestselling author Lesli Richardson) originally launched the Triple Trouble series in 2009. What started as a paranormal romance featuring a polyamorous shifter ménage grew organically into a massive, interconnected universe.

The lore shifts from classic wolf shifter politics to a multi-generational war involving dragons, coyotes, and ancient mythological beasts. A central element of the later books is the formation of the "New Triad" consisting of three powerful female shifters and Seers: Elain (the wolf shifter mated to the Lyall triplets), Pavlina "Lina" (a reincarnated goddess mated to twin dragons), and Mai Gallatin (a coyote shifter mated to Micah and Jim). Together, they stand as the primary defense against the ongoing cockatrice threat.

Interconnected Series and Crossovers

Dalton's books frequently cross over with her other series. Keeping an eye out for these links makes the reading experience much richer:

  • Placida Pod: The characters Emery and Wyatt, who are introduced in A Wolf in the Fold (Book 6), go on to star in their own spin-off series, Placida Pod.
  • Good Will Ghost Hunting: Ryan Ausar, a central character in the Good Will Ghost Hunting series, makes guest appearances and plays a key role in the later Triple Trouble story arcs.
  • Brimstone Vampires: The vampires referenced as running Yellowstone in Triple Trouble are the main focus of Dalton's Brimstone Vampires series.

Frequently Asked

What is the best starting book for the Triple Trouble series?

You should start with Trouble Comes in Threes (Book 1). Although there are three prequels, reading them first will spoil some of the key mysteries and plot points introduced in the first book.

How many books are in the Triple Trouble series?

There are currently 13 books in the franchise, which includes 3 prequels, 10 main-series novels, and the upcoming 11th book, Dawn of Three.

What is the recommended order to avoid spoilers?

The author recommends reading Books 1–3 (Trouble Comes in Threes, Storm Warning, and Three Dog Night), then pausing to read the three prequels (Boiling Point, Steam, and Fire and Ice), and then continuing with Book 4 (Triple Dog Dare) and the rest of the series.

Who are the main characters in the Triple Trouble series?

The series initially focuses on TV reporter Elain Pardie and the Lyall triplets (Aindreas, Brodey, and Cailean). It later expands to include Lina and her dragon mates, as well as coyote shifter Mai Gallatin and her mates.

Does the series contain crossover characters from other books?

Yes. The series features crossovers with several of Tymber Dalton's other series, including Placida Pod (starring Emery and Wyatt), Good Will Ghost Hunting (featuring Ryan Ausar), and Brimstone Vampires.