A.J. Wolf Books in Order

Where to Start Reading A.J. Wolf

If you are new to A.J. Wolf's writing, the best place to start depends heavily on your preferred subgenre. Because her series are largely distinct in setting and tone, you have a few excellent options for your entry point:

• For Dark Mafia Romance: Start with the Bloody Business series. Beginning with either the prequel novella Mine or the first full-length novel My Heart, this series introduces you to her signature blend of high stakes, intense loyalty, and gritty romance.
• For Emotional Contemporary Romance: Start with the Kindred Souls Duet. The first book, Kismet, offers a deeply emotional journey dealing with grief, healing, and passion, making it a softer (though still highly steamy) entry point compared to her mafia worlds.
• For Paranormal & Mafia Fusion: Start with the Guns vs Fangs series, co-authored with Salem Sinclair. Beginning with the prequel Blood Lust, it is perfect for readers who want their dark romance mixed with vampires and mafia wars.

Bloody Business Series Reading Order

The Bloody Business series is a dark mafia romance that follows Beverly and Remy through a whirlwind of betrayal, secrets, and overwhelming passion. Readers can choose between publication order or chronological order, depending on how they prefer to experience the backstory.

Chronological Reading Order

Reading chronologically allows you to see the roots of the central relationship before the main drama unfolds in the primary trilogy.

1. Mine (2020) – A prequel novella that sets up the history and tension between the main characters.
2. My Heart (2019) – The official first novel of the series, detailing Beverly and Remy's painful history and explosive reunion.
3. My Life (2020) – The second installment, where the stakes rise and the danger to their relationship intensifies.
4. My Girl (2020) – The emotional and action-packed conclusion to the main story arc.

Publication Reading Order

If you prefer to start with the mystery of Beverly and Remy's connection and uncover their history later, use the publication order:

1. My Heart (2019)
2. My Life (2020)
3. My Girl (2020)
4. Mine (2020)

Guns vs Fangs Series (Co-Authored with Salem Sinclair)

Co-authored with Salem Sinclair, the Guns vs Fangs series is a fast-paced, dark urban fantasy romance blending vampire lore with organized crime families. This series is best read in chronological order starting with the prequel novella:

1. Blood Lust (2023) – The prequel novella introducing the supernatural underworld and setting up the factions.
2. Blood Feud (2023) – Book 1, which ignites the central conflict between the rival guns and fangs factions.
3. Blood Ties (2023) – Book 2, raising the stakes and complicating the romantic alliances.
4. Blood Oath (2023) – Book 3, delivering the climax of the war and the main couples' fates.

Kindred Souls Duet

The Kindred Souls Duet is a contemporary romance series that focuses on raw emotional recovery, second chances, and deep connections. Unlike her mafia titles, this series leans heavily into the emotional toll of grief and healing.

1. Kismet (2022) – Amelia's life falls apart, leading her to cross paths with Oliver in a transformative relationship.
2. Kaizen (2022/2023) – The direct continuation of Amelia and Oliver's story, dealing with themes of grief and heart transplantation.

Luciano Mafia Series

Building on her success with dark syndicate romance, A.J. Wolf's Luciano Mafia series takes readers into the gritty world of arranged marriages, childhood history, and dangerous secrets. It is highly recommended to read these books in order as they follow continuing threads within the Luciano family:

1. Devious Vows – Book 1, featuring Remy Luciano and an arranged marriage born out of childhood animosity.
2. Oath of Redemption – Book 2, continuing the high-stakes mafia drama.
3. Devious Intentions – Book 3, expanding on the family's struggles and romantic entanglements.

Earlier Works: Chronicles of Jason Vann

Long before finding her niche in dark contemporary romance and reverse harem, A.J. Wolf published under the same name in the mystery/urban fantasy genre. The primary remnant of this era is:

• The Case of the Melted Fox (2012) – The first (and currently only) book in the Chronicles of Jason Vann. This story features a vastly different tone, focus, and writing style compared to her later romance bibliography. It is recommended primarily for completionists curious about her early writing journey.

Standalones and Twisted Tales Retellings

A.J. Wolf has written several standalone novels and contributed to multi-author anthologies. These books require no prior reading and can be enjoyed at any time.

Twisted Tales Collection

• Obsidian Star (2022) – A dark, gritty retelling of the Peter Pan characters Hook and Tinkerbell. It features heavy themes, dubious consent, and a villain who stays a villain, making it one of her darkest standalones. Note that this is part of a shared-world collection of standalones by various authors and is not connected to the Disney series of the same name.

Standalone Novels

• Unsettled (2020)
• Wrecked (2021)
• Between Ash & Sea (2022)
• Liberated (2022)
• Chastity (2023) – While listed as a standalone in some databases, it also serves as the opening book of the In Love and War series.
• Headless (2023)

Anthologies and Collections

• Omertà (2020)
• Ritual Saints (2022)