Where to Start Reading A. Zavarelli
If you are new to A. Zavarelli, deciding where to start can be a bit daunting due to her highly interconnected mafia and secret society universes. Fortunately, there are two primary entry points depending on your preference for tropes:
- For Gritty Mafia Romance: Start with Crow, the first book in the fan-favorite Boston Underworld series. This series delivers a perfect mix of Irish and Russian mob dynamics, high-stakes suspense, and intense character chemistry.
- For Dark Secret Societies: Start with Requiem of the Soul, the first book in the Society Trilogy (co-authored with Natasha Knight). This trilogy establishes the foundations of the complex, dark secret society world that spans several other series and standalones.
The Boston Underworld Series
This is A. Zavarelli's most famous solo work. It explores the dangerous underbelly of Boston, where Russian and Irish mafias collide. While each book focuses on a different couple and technically works as a standalone romance, they share a continuous, overarching storyline. For the best experience, you should read them in publication order:
- Crow (2016) – Follows Lachlan and Mack.
- Reaper (2016) – Follows Ronan and Sasha.
- Ghost (2016) – Follows Alexei and Talia.
- Saint (2016) – Follows Rory and Scarlett.
- Thief (2018) – Follows Nikolai and Tanaka.
- Conor (2018) – The final book focusing on Conor and Lily.
The Society Shared Universe (Collaborations with Natasha Knight)
In collaboration with Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli created a vast, thrilling dark romance world centered around a secret society. To fully grasp the overarching power structures and recurring characters, the authors recommend the following reading order for this universe:
1. The Society Trilogy
This trilogy is the foundation of the secret society lore and must be read in order:
- Requiem of the Soul (2021)
- Reparation of Sin (2021)
- Resurrection of the Heart (2021)
2. The Rite Trilogy
Set within the same secret society universe, this trilogy deals with another set of dark dynamics and trials:
- His Rule (2022)
- Her Rebellion (2022)
- Their Reign (2022)
3. The Sacrifice Duet
Another direct tie-in to the Society world, focusing on a dark, ritualistic romance pact:
- The Tithing (2023)
- The Penitent (2023)
4. Ties That Bind Duet
An earlier dark duet co-written by the duo that shares the same dark, atmospheric signature:
- Mine (2020)
- His (2020)
5. Society Companion Standalones
- Kingdom Fall (2021) – Although published as a standalone mafia romance, this story is deeply connected to the Society world and is highly recommended for readers who want to experience the full scale of the universe.
Sin City Salvation Series
Stepping away from Boston and secret societies, this series brings readers to Las Vegas, focusing on themes of penance, redemption, and dangerous second chances:
- Confess (2018)
- Convict (2019)
- Contempt (2023)
Other Series, Standalones, and Multi-Author Collaborations
Bleeding Hearts Series
This is A. Zavarelli's debut series, offering raw, emotional romantic suspense:
- Echo (2015)
- Stutter (2015)
Multi-Author Collaborative Series
A. Zavarelli has contributed standalone books to collaborative worlds alongside other romance authors:
- Black Mountain Academy: Zavarelli wrote Pretty When She Cries (2020) as part of this dark high school/college academy series. While other books in this list (such as Midnight Sommelier, Deviant, and Ruthless) are written by different authors, they share the same school setting and can be read independently.
- Top Shelf Romance: Zavarelli's works have been featured in curated anthologies like Promise Me Forever (2020) alongside authors like Kate Stewart and Kennedy Ryan.