Where to Start Reading Alessandra Hazard
If you are new to the addictive, intense, and possessive world of Alessandra Hazard, the best place to start is the contemporary Straight Guys series. Specifically, starting with the first full-length novel, Just a Bit Twisted, is highly recommended. It perfectly introduces Hazard's signature style: high-heat, emotional intensity, hate-to-love tropes, and complex power dynamics. While the sci-fi and omegaverse series (Calluvia's Royalty and The Wrong Alpha) offer brilliant world-building, starting with her contemporary work helps readers get accustomed to her character dynamics before throwing telepathy and intergalactic politics into the mix.
The Connected 'Hazardverse' Continuity
While Alessandra Hazard’s series span different genres—ranging from contemporary romance to futuristic space opera and omegaverse fantasy—they all exist within a loosely connected literary universe. Characters from different series frequently cross paths or make cameo appearances. For instance, Harry from the sci-fi Calluvia’s Royalty series appears in the contemporary Straight Guys book Just a Bit Dirty. Additionally, The Wrong Alpha is a direct spin-off of the Calluvian universe, blending telepathic royalty elements with omegaverse themes. Because of these fun Easter eggs, reading the books in their respective publication orders is the most rewarding path.
1. Straight Guys Series Reading Order
The Straight Guys series is Hazard’s flagship contemporary MM romance series. It centers on intense, often obsessive relationships, typically featuring characters who previously believed themselves to be straight. While each book can technically be read as a standalone, characters from earlier books frequently appear as supporting cast members in later ones, meaning you will spoil previous couples if you read out of order.
- Straight Boy (2014) - Book 0.5: A prequel novella following Sage and Xavier. Sage is the cousin of Shawn (the protagonist of Book 1). This book sets up the dark, intense vibe of the series but can also be read after Book 1.
- Just a Bit Twisted (2014) - Book 1: The official entry point, featuring the professor-student romance of Derek Rutledge and Shawn Wyatt.
- Just a Bit Obsessed (2014) - Book 2: Follows Shawn's best friend Christian and his intense connection with blue-blooded Alexander.
- Just a Bit Unhealthy (2015) - Book 3: Explores the controversial, co-dependent relationship between stepbrothers Jared and Gabriel.
- Just a Bit Wrong (2015) - Book 4: Focuses on Zach and his therapist Tristan, tackling deep psychological boundaries and emotional healing.
- Just a Bit Confusing (2015) - Book 5: Best friends-to-lovers story featuring James and Ryan, who navigate years of repressed attraction.
- Just a Bit Ruthless (2016) - Book 6: A high-stakes kidnapping romance featuring the cold-hearted Roman and the captive Luke.
- Just a Bit Wicked (2016) - Book 7: Vlad and Sebastian's story, filled with intense rivalry and hate-to-love energy.
- Just a Bit Shameless (2017) - Book 8: Follows Sam and Liam as they cross lines during a summer holiday.
- Just a Bit Gay (2018) - Book 9: The long-awaited story of Tyler and Christian's cousin Nick, exploring the line between friendship and physical obsession.
- Just a Bit Dirty (2019) - Book 10: Features Derek's brother Shawn's colleague and a mysterious foreigner named Harry (who connects directly to the Calluvia series!).
- Just a Bit Wrecked (2020) - Book 11: A survival romance set on a deserted island, featuring Andrew and Logan.
- Just a Bit Bossy (2021) - Book 12: An office-based hate-to-love romance between a demanding boss, Rafa, and Landon.
- Just a Bit Heartless (2022) - Book 13: A darker romance featuring the cold, emotionally detached Lucius and the persistent Dev.
- Just a Bit Captivated (2023) - Book 14: The latest entry, wrapping up the series with a highly anticipated captive-captor dynamic.
2. Calluvia's Royalty Series Reading Order
This series moves away from contemporary settings into a futuristic sci-fi universe dominated by telepathic royal houses. The reading order matches the publication sequence, as the political landscape shifts and character relationships develop across the overarching plot.
- That Alien Feeling (2017) - Book 1: Introduces the Calluvian universe through the eyes of a runaway alien prince living on Earth and the human who finds him.
- That Irresistible Poison (2018) - Book 2: An enemies-to-lovers sci-fi romance focusing on the high-tension relationship between Seyn and Ksar.
- Once Upon a Time (2019) - Book 3: A fairytale-inspired space romance exploring the bond between a royal prince and his bodyguard.
- Prince's Master (2020) - Book 4: Dives deeper into the telepathic bonding elements, following Castien and his master, Jamil.
- Dearly Despised (2022) - Book 5: Continues the interplanetary political intrigue with a focus on an arranged marriage between enemy nobles.
3. The Wrong Alpha Series Reading Order
A spin-off of the Calluvian universe, The Wrong Alpha combines the science fiction elements of Calluvia's Royalty with omegaverse tropes (Alphas, Betas, Omegas, and nesting behaviors). This series is highly serialized and should be read in chronological order.
- Unnatural (2020) - Book 1: Set in a rigid society where alphas are expected to mate with omegas, this book follows the forbidden match between two alphas.
- Feral (2021) - Book 2: Follows an omega who refuses to submit to his instincts and the alpha determined to tame him.
- Illicit (2021) - Book 3: An intense forbidden romance dealing with societal taboos and deep instinctual bonds.
- Expert (2023) - Book 4: Focuses on a calculated partnership that quickly turns into an uncontrollable physical and emotional obsession.
- Forbidden (2024) - Book 5: The fifth installment, featuring a stepson and stepfather dynamic between Aksel Cleghorn and Lucien.
4. The Masters Series Reading Order
The Masters series is a newer addition to Alessandra Hazard's portfolio, exploring power exchange and monastic telepathic structures. At this time, it has one primary entry point:
- At Your Service (2022) - Book 0.5: A prequel novella that introduces readers to Troy, a pleasure servant, and his powerful client, setting the stage for the broader world.