Where to Start with A.F. Montoya
Indie romance author A.F. Montoya has quickly built a prolific catalog of spicy, emotional stories spanning multiple subgenres. Because her books are categorized into distinct worlds, you do not have to read her entire bibliography in a single, massive chronological order. Instead, the best way to experience her books is by diving into one of her core series from the beginning.
For fans of gritty, high-stakes contemporary romance, the best starting point is Impulsive Desires, the book that launched her signature Mafia Wives Club series. If you prefer rugged, alpha-male motorcycle club romances, start with Devil's Capture, the opening novel of the Devil's Disciples MC series. Readers who enjoy paranormal romance and fated mates should begin with Derek, the first entry in her Blackridge Haven Shifters series.
The Mafia Wives Club Series
The Mafia Wives Club is A.F. Montoya's breakout contemporary romance series. Set in the gritty criminal underbelly of Chicago, it follows strong-willed women who find themselves entangled with dangerous mobsters, Russian bratva members, and protective protectors. While each book focuses on a different couple and is written to be enjoyed as a standalone, reading them in order of publication is highly recommended. This allows you to follow the recurring characters, family connections, and overarching subplots that build across the novels.
Publication Order of Mafia Wives Club Books
- Impulsive Desires (2022)
- Reckless Desires (2022)
- Seductive Desires (2022)
- Rekindled Desires (2022)
- Illicit Desires (2022)
- Hidden Desires (2023)
- Risky Desires (2023)
The Devil's Disciples MC Series
Montoya brings her signature high-heat romance to the open road in the Devil's Disciples MC series. These books focus on the members of a motorcycle club balancing loyalty to their brothers with intense, protective romances. Like her mafia series, these books are interconnected standalones. To fully appreciate the evolution of the club's leadership and recurring relationships, it is best to follow the publication order.
Publication Order of Devil's Disciples MC Books
- Devil's Capture (2022)
- Devil's Protection (2023)
- Devil's Return (2023)
- Devil's Craving (2023)
- Devil's Loyalty (2023)
- Devil's Vengeance (2024)
The Bikers and Babies Series
Sharing the motorcycle club setting but focusing on a distinct set of characters, the Bikers and Babies series blends the gritty MC world with the popular "accidental parenthood" and "secret baby" tropes. These stories focus on rugged bikers who are forced to adapt when unexpected fatherhood or family dynamics collide with their club lifestyles.
Publication Order of Bikers and Babies Books
- The MC's Baby (2023)
- The MC's First Lady (2024)
- The MC's Little Brother (2025)
The Paranormal Shifter Universes
Beyond contemporary romance, Montoya writes quick, spicy paranormal romances featuring shape-shifting wolves, dragons, and magical elements. Her shifter books are divided into two main series, with the latter serving as a thematic spinoff.
Blackridge Haven Shifters
This series introduces readers to a hidden community of shape-shifters, centering on fated mates who must overcome danger and pack politics to find their happily ever afters.
- Derek (2023)
- Jackson (2023)
- Theo (2023)
- Ethan (2023)
- Malcolm (2023)
- Rhea (2023)
Aiden's Mountains Shifters
Serving as a spinoff of the Blackridge Haven world, this series expands the lore by introducing fantasy elements like dragons, magic, and new mountains to explore.
- Aiden (2024)
- Christian (2024)
- Titus (2024)
Standalone Novels
If you are looking for quick, self-contained stories that do not require any series commitment, Montoya has published several standalone contemporary and paranormal romance novels. These range from office romances to monster-themed tales.
- Forsaking the Mafia (2022)
- A Monster's Devotion (2022)
- My Mafia Protector (2023)
- Taming Nikki (2023)
- Secretary Seduction (2023)
- The Fates Design (2023)
What to Know Before You Start: The Amy Padilla Connection
In addition to publishing contemporary and shifter romance under the A.F. Montoya name, the author also writes under the pseudonym Amy Padilla. Montoya established this pen name specifically to separate her spicy MF (male/female) contemporary mafia and biker romance catalog from her sweet MM (male/male) paranormal and fantasy romances. If you enjoy her writing style and are interested in sweeter, MM fantasy romances featuring demons and incubi, you can explore the works published under her Amy Padilla name, such as the Charmed Away Temp Agency and Dallying With Demons series.