Amber Anthony Books in Order

Where to Start with Amber Anthony

If you are looking to dive into the worlds created by the writing duo Amber Anthony, your best starting point is the Blood Trilogy (also known as the Blood Series). This is the authors' signature paranormal romance series, combining vampire lore, shifter magic, and BDSM themes. You have two main paths to choose from when starting this series:

• Publication Order (Recommended): Begin with Blood Rising. This introduces the world-building, the ethical vampire resorts, and the core rules of their day-walking undead universe in a natural progression.
• Chronological Order: Begin with the prequel novella, Appetite for Blood, which details the historical origins of the characters' alliance in the 1920s before proceeding to the main novels.

The Blood Trilogy (The Blood Series)

The Blood Series is set in a modern world where day-walking vampires and mythical shifters co-exist under the cover of a global network of BDSM-themed resorts, allowing for consensual and ethical feeding. Here is the recommended reading order:

1. Blood Rising (2017): Focuses on vampire Matt Brenner, his BDSM empire, and his intense connection with Catherine Temple.
2. Blood Emerald (2018): Follows Rick Hiatt, a 500-year-old billionaire vampire, as he navigates his relationship with Anna Curley amidst a conflict with the dark vampire Veronique Moreau.
3. Appetite for Blood (2018): A prequel story showing the 1920s background of Matt, Rick, and Adam, and how they built their BDSM empire.
4. Blood Dragon (2019): Wraps up the trilogy, focusing on Adam Lachlan, an exiled dragon-shifter who finds love with Willow Greer, a hidden Pegasus-shifter.

Roman's Adventures Series

For readers who prefer military romance and action-packed suspense over paranormal elements, the Roman's Adventures series is a thrilling alternative. This series shifts the setting to high-stakes cartel conflicts and rescue missions. It follows Jax Roman, a former Navy SEAL, and his companions.

1. Roman's Revenge (2019): Introduces Jax Roman as he is framed by the Lobos Cartel and aligns with psychiatrist Dr. Kameo Alana to clear his name.
2. Roman's Rules (2019): Continues the high-stakes suspense and tactical action with Jax's crew.
3. Roman's Return (2020): The third volume in the main adventure line.
4. Roman Wedding (2020): A companion story wrapping up key romance arcs.

Tales from the Gaoler

This gothic paranormal series introduces a darker flavor of vampire lore, focusing on ancient entities with fading powers trying to survive in the modern era.

1. Blood Fugue (2020): Follows Harry VanAlt, a vampire with diminished powers, who saves police profiler Dr. Lizbet Mitchell and unlocks his suppressed memories.
2. Blood Legacy (2021): Extends the lore and continues the struggle of ancient vampires adjusting to their true powers.

Standalone Novels and Other Works

Beyond their primary series, Amber Anthony has published distinct standalone projects:

• Becoming Gabriel (2018): A contemporary romance set in Baltimore focused on redemption and blue-collar life, marking the duo's first step outside of paranormal fiction.
• Arise, My Darling (2019): The first book of the Crystal Calling series, introducing the character Jacob King and his metaphysical encounters with Cricket Nielson.
• Hard as Steel (2024): A multi-author anthology set in Pittsburgh, to which Amber Anthony contributed the short romance story The Bride Wore White; The Groom Wore Black.