Alisha Klapheke Books in Order

How to Start Reading Alisha Klapheke

With dozens of books spanning epic high fantasy, sweet romantic fantasy, urban fantasy, and cozy monster romance, Alisha Klapheke's bibliography can feel vast. Because her series are set in distinct worlds or isolated eras, there is no single chronological path you must follow. Instead, the best way to read Alisha Klapheke is by choosing a gateway series based on your favorite fantasy subgenre.

Here are the recommended starting points recommended by the author for each corner of her worlds:

• For Epic Fantasy and Shapeshifters: Start with Fate of Dragons, the opening novel of the completed Dragons Rising series.
• For Sweet Romantic Fantasy: Start with Enchanting the Elven Mage, which kicks off the popular Kingdoms of Lore series.
• For Grumpy-Sunshine Dragon Romance: Start with Bound by Dragons (also published as part of the multi-author Starry Kingdoms of the Fae project).
• For Modern Urban Fantasy with a Twist: Start with Tomb of the Queen, the first book in the Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian series, co-authored with Joss Walker.
• For Cozy, Spicy Monster Romance: Read the standalone novels in the Leafshire Cove Monsters series, written under her pen name Lila Appleton, starting with When the Weaver Met the Gargoyle.
• For Gritty Paranormal Romance: Start with Fae Curse, written under her pen name Eve A. Hunt.

The Kingdoms of Lore Universe

One of Klapheke's most popular fantasy settings is the world of Lore. This universe is divided into two distinct series: the main Kingdoms of Lore series and the spin-off Underworld books. These novels feature sweet romantic fantasy, magic, and royal intrigue. While each book focuses on a different couple and can technically be read as a standalone, they are best enjoyed in publication order to appreciate the world-building and recurring characters.

Kingdoms of Lore (Main Series)

1. Enchanting the Elven Mage (2021)
2. Enchanting the Fae Prince (2021)
3. Enchanting the Dragon Lord (2021)
4. Enchanting the Dryad Prince (2022)

Kingdoms of Lore: Underworld

This duology expands the lore of the universe, diving into darker themes and deeper settings beneath the surface of the main kingdoms.

1. Stolen by the Shadow King (2022)
2. Rise of the Fire Queen (2022)

The Dragon-Rider Sagas

Dragons are a central element in many of Klapheke's books. She has written two major series focused on these mythical beasts, each set in its own unique world.

Dragons Rising Series

This is a complete, epic five-book series featuring high-stakes battles, maritime adventures, and shapeshifting dragons. It follows Vahly, the last human in a flooded world, as she fights to save her people.

1. Fate of Dragons (2019)
2. Band of Breakers (2019)
3. Queen of Seas (2019)
4. Sword of Oak (2020)
5. Magic of Lore (2020)

Bound by Dragons Series & Starry Kingdoms of the Fae

The publication of Bound by Dragons is unique. It was originally written as a standalone novella contribution to the Starry Kingdoms of the Fae, a multi-author collection of romantic fantasy stories. However, Klapheke expanded the story of Tahlia and Marius into her own dedicated four-book series. Readers should read the core books in sequence, which are also collected in the omnibus edition Lady of the Skies.

1. Bound by Dragons (2023)
2. Kingdom of Spirits (2024)
3. Crown and Dragon (2024)

Realm of Dragons and Fae

This series features standalone, fast-paced fantasy romances that take place in a shared world of deadly assassins, pirates, and powerful fae rulers.

1. The Fae King's Assassin (2023)
2. The Unseelie King's Rebel (2023)
3. The Pirate King's Thief (2023)

Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian (Co-Authored Series)

Co-authored with Joss Walker (a pen name for J.T. Ellison), this urban fantasy series features Jayne Thorne, a librarian who stumbles into a world of magic, secret societies, and paranormal spycraft. The books follow a tight chronological arc and must be read in order.

1. Tomb of the Queen (2021)
2. The Eighth Road (2021)
3. Master of Shadows (2022)
4. Guardians of Silence (2022)
5. A Betrayal of Magic (2022)
6. The Keeper of Flames (2023)
7. The Prophecy of Wind (2023)
8. The Book of Spirits (2024)

The Uncommon World Universe

Klapheke's debut fantasy universe is the Uncommon World, characterized by unique elemental magic systems, seafaring voyages, and desert warfare. It consists of the main quartet and a spin-off set in the Northern Isles.

Uncommon World (Main Series)

1. Waters of Salt and Sin (2017)
2. Plains of Sand and Steel (2017)
3. Fever (2017)
4. Forest of Silver and Secrets (2018)

Uncommon World: Northern Isles

1. Rune Kingdom (2018)

The Edinburgh Seer Series

This contemporary fantasy trilogy is set in Scotland and features historical secrets, ancient magic, and family legacies.

1. The Edinburgh Seer (2017)
2. The Edinburgh Heir (2018)
3. The Edinburgh Fate (2018)

Pen Name Publications

For readers looking for different tones and steam levels, Klapheke writes under two active pseudonyms.

Written as Eve A. Hunt: The Yew Queen Series

Under the Eve A. Hunt pen name, she writes gritty, atmospheric paranormal romance. The Yew Queen trilogy features a baker caught in a clash of Fae courts.

1. Fae Curse (2020)
2. Fae World (2020)
3. Fae Spell (2020)

Written as Lila Appleton: Leafshire Cove Monsters

Writing as Lila Appleton, she delivers low-stakes, cozy, and highly spicy monster romances. Each book features a different fantasy couple in the village of Leafshire Cove and can be read as a standalone in any order.

• When the Weaver Met the Gargoyle
• When the Witch Met the Minotaur
• When the Baker Met the Dragon
• When the Merchant Met the Orc
• When the Innkeeper Met the Vampire