Alana Khan Books in Order

Where to Start: Your Gateway to the Alanaverse

If you are new to Alana Khan's spicy sci-fi romance novels, the absolute best starting point is Zar, the first book in the Galaxy Gladiators series. Released in 2019, this Pinnacle Award-winning novel introduces readers to the foundational elements of the Alanaverse: captive human heroines, protective alien gladiator heroes (including half-lion gladiators), and emotional redemption arcs. While many of Khan's series can technically be read as standalones, starting here provides the vital context for the world-building, alien races, and recurring characters that pop up in later spin-offs.

The Chronological "Alanaverse" Reading Order

For readers who want to experience the overarching storyline, recurring characters, and community development in the order they were written, the author recommends interweaving the Galaxy Gladiators, Galaxy Pirates, and Galaxy Sanctuary series. Follow this chronological path to get the most cohesive experience:

• Galaxy Gladiators (Books 1–5): Start with Zar, followed by the free novella Terminus, then Shadow, Tyree, and Devolose.
• First Detour – Galaxy Pirates: After reading Devolose, take a detour to read the complete four-book Galaxy Pirates series (Sextus, Thantose, Ssly, and Slag). These characters interact with the main gladiators.
• Galaxy Gladiators (Books 6–13): Return to the gladiators with Drayke, Axxios and Braxxus, Sirius, Dax, Beast, Ar’Tok, Wrage, and WarDog.
• Second Detour – Galaxy Sanctuary: After WarDog, read the five-book Galaxy Sanctuary series (Thran, Abraxx, Revikk, Solan, and Dhoom) to follow a group of survivors establishing a safe haven.
• Galaxy Gladiators (Books 14–23): Resume the main path with the free story Jax-Xon, followed by Stryker, Vartan, Maximus, Steele, Tarrex, Zar-Rynn, Valeris, Doctore, and Theos.

Other Sci-Fi Romance Series (The Expanded Alanaverse)

Alana Khan has also written several standalone series set in the same sci-fi universe or featuring similar romance themes. These series have minimal overlap with the main Gladiator timeline and can be read at any point:

• Arixxia Fields (Stranded With An Alien): Set on the snowy, remote planet of Arixxia, this series (including Frost, Sinta, Baki, Taliz, Zearn, Sakar, Vixin, Brekk, Azari, and Verik) focuses on survival and fated love. They can easily be read as standalones.
• Galaxy Artificials: This series explores the tender, highly emotional romances between humans and sentient artificial beings (starting with The Yearning).
• Galaxy Games: A high-stakes, survival-game romance series beginning with Down to One.
• Galaxy Warriors: A spin-off series following fierce warriors (starting with Torrvok).
• My Alien Caveman: A series blending sci-fi themes with primal romance tropes.
• Holidate with an Alien: A series of festive, holiday-themed alien romances (beginning with Yool).

Shared Worlds and Collaborative Series

In addition to her solo work, Alana Khan is a frequent contributor to popular collaborative multi-author series. Because these are shared universes, you only need to read Khan's specific contributions to enjoy her stories, though the rest of the series are written by other romance authors:

• Monster Between The Sheets (Season 2): Khan contributed the fun and spicy book Horn to Be Wild (2023).
• Dad Bod Monster: Khan participates with entries such as Dad Bod: Minotaur (2024).
• Mated To The Monster: Features several of her standalone monster romances like The Hybrid's Heart and Milk and Honey.
• Monster Brides: Khan contributed the orc romance The Orc's Bidding (2023).
• Filthy Fairy Tales: Steamier retellings where Khan wrote Rose's Ripped Van Winkle (2024).
• Orcs Unbound: A collaborative series where Khan kicked off the launch with Delivered by the Orc (2024).

Complete Publication Order by Series

Galaxy Gladiators

1. Zar (2019)
2. Shadow (2019)
3. Tyree (2019)
4. Devolose (2019)
5. Drayke (2019)
6. Axxios and Braxxus (2019)
7. Terminus (2019)
8. Sirius (2020)
9. Dax (2020)
10. Beast (2020)
11. Ar’Tok (2020)
12. Wrage (2020)
13. WarDog (2021)
14. Stryker (2021)
15. Vartan (2021)
16. Maximus (2021)
17. Steele (2021)
18. Jax-Xon (2022)
19. Tarrex (2022)
20. Zar-Rynn (2022)
21. Valeris (2022)
22. Doctore (2023)
23. Theos (2024)

Galaxy Pirates

1. Sextus (2019)
2. Thantose (2020)
3. Ssly (2020)
4. Slag (2021)

Galaxy Sanctuary

1. Thran (2021)
2. Abraxx (2021)
3. Revikk (2021)
4. Solan (2022)
5. Dhoom (2022)

Arixxia Fields / Stranded With An Alien

1. Frost (2022)
2. Sinta (2022)
3. Baki (2022)
4. Taliz (2022)
5. Zearn (2022)
6. Sakar (2022)
7. Vixin (2022)
8. Brekk (2022)
9. Azari (2023)
10. Verik (2023)

Galaxy Artificials

1. The Yearning (2023)
2. The Awakening (2023)
3. The Forsaken (2023)
4. The Challenge (2024)

OrcFire

1. Embers Origin (2023)
2. Embers Ignite (2023)
3. Embers' Melody (2023)
4. Embers of Change (2023)
5. Embers of Healing (2024)
6. Embers Spark (2024)