Were Chronicles (Chrissy Smith) Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Order for the Were Chronicles

If you are planning to read the Were Chronicles by Crissy Smith (sometimes credited as Chrissy Smith), the best way to experience the series is in publication order. While each book focuses on a different couple and their pack, the overarching world-building, political shifts, and recurring characters build upon previous events. Reading them in order helps you avoid spoilers regarding which packs merge, who becomes alpha, and how the shifter world slowly shifts toward public exposure.

Here is the recommended reading path for the core series:

1. Pack Alpha (2009)
2. Pack Enforcer (2009)
3. Pack Territory (2010)
4. Pack Rogue (2011)
5. Pack Community (2013)
6. Pack Mates (2013)
7. Pack Daughter (2013)
8. Pack Hunter (2013)
9. Pack Council (2013)
10. Pack Security (2014)
11. Pack Beta (2014)
12. Pack Secrets (2015)
13. Pack Balance (2015)
14. Pack Investigator (2015)
15. Pack Law (2016)

Detailed Breakdown of the Were Chronicles Books

To help you navigate the series, here is a breakdown of what to expect from each installment in the primary lineup:

Pack Alpha (2009)

The book that started it all. Marissa Boyd is a human who visits pack territory for her sister's mating ceremony, only to find herself drawn to the dominant pack alpha, Gage Wolf. Their romance sets the foundation for the series' lore and fated-mate dynamics.

Pack Enforcer (2009)

Centers on Cain, a fierce pack enforcer, and Emily, a college student. The story blends high-stakes danger and protector-style romance, diving deeper into how packs handle external threats.

Pack Territory (2010)

Introduces Adam, a newly minted alpha who must assert his leadership over a chaotic territory while dealing with intense personal feelings and finding a mate.

Pack Rogue (2011)

Focuses on rogue shifters who live outside the traditional pack structure, bringing a new layer of tension and showing how the pack handles those who choose to live on the fringes.

Pack Community (2013)

This novel emphasizes the broader community aspect of shifter life, highlighting how individual packs interact and maintain alliances amid growing external pressures.

Pack Mates (2013)

Explores the emotional depth of the fated-mate bond under challenging circumstances, showing the lengths to which shifters will go to protect their chosen partners.

Pack Daughter (2013)

Focuses on the next generation, dealing with a pack leader's daughter who must find her own path, balance her loyalty to her family, and navigate her romantic destiny.

Pack Hunter (2013)

Introduces a darker tone, following characters tasked with hunting down threats to the shifter species, blending action-heavy plots with steamy romance.

Pack Council (2013)

Highlights the politics of the shifter world. The story follows Alpha Council Representative Kurt Moore as he investigates the threatening "Church for Humanity" and falls for Savannah Conley, a human deputy.

Pack Security (2014)

Focuses on Cassandra Wilson, a shy artist who needs protection after her art studio is targeted. She finds safety in the arms of Shane, an ex-military non-shifter, showcasing human-shifter relationships.

Pack Beta (2014)

Puts the spotlight on the second-in-command, the pack Beta, detailing the immense responsibilities they hold and the personal sacrifices required when choosing a mate.

Pack Secrets (2015)

Follows Alex Wilson’s quiet ranch life, which is turned upside down by the arrival of the bold and mysterious Angel Salvatore, revealing long-hidden pack secrets.

Pack Balance (2015)

A transition novel focusing on restoring peace and equilibrium among regional packs as conflicts threaten to break out into the open.

Pack Investigator (2015)

Features Ryder, a pack investigator searching for answers behind a series of mysterious incidents, who ends up finding romance alongside his clues.

Pack Law (2016)

The final book in the core Were Chronicles, wrapping up long-running plotlines and formalizing the rules that will govern the packs as they move into a new era.

The Spin-Off: Shifter Chronicles

After finishing the main Were Chronicles, readers should move on to the spin-off series, the Shifter Chronicles. In the aftermath of the events of the main series, the existence of shapeshifters is publicly revealed to the human world. To survive and protect their interests, different factions—including bears, birds, cats, coyotes, and lions—join together to form "The Coalition."

This spin-off expands the universe beyond wolves and should be read in this order:

• Birds of Prey (Shifter Chronicles #1)
• Bear Claw (Shifter Chronicles #2)
• Eye of the Tiger (Shifter Chronicles #3)
• Coyote's Kiss (Shifter Chronicles #4)
• Wolf Pack (Shifter Chronicles #5)
• Lion's Claim (Shifter Chronicles #6)
• Hidden Hyena (Shifter Chronicles #7)

What to Know Before You Start

Before diving into the books, here are a few practical tips to enhance your reading experience:

• Spelling: While some retail listings and databases spell the author's name as "Chrissy Smith," her official pen name and website are spelled Crissy Smith. Keep this in mind when searching for her books online.
• Standalone vs. Connected: Each book features a complete romance arc with a Happy Ever After (HEA) for the main couple. You won't face frustrating cliffhangers regarding the romance, but the background political struggles and pack rivalries carry over extensively.
• Tone: The series is published by Totally Bound and leans heavily toward steamy, emotional romance with paranormal pack politics acting as the primary driver of the plot.