Where to Start with Amelia Wilde
Amelia Wilde is famous for her multi-book family sagas and interconnected dark contemporary romances. Because her books are often organized into tight, character-focused trilogies that share a broader universe, diving in can feel intimidating. For the best reading experience, you should choose one of her main entry points based on your favorite romance subgenres.
If you love dark, suspenseful romance with a fairy tale twist, start with the Beast of Bishop's Landing Trilogy, beginning with Secret Beast (2021). If you prefer high-society empire building and family drama, begin with the Wealth Trilogy, starting with The Proposition (2021). If you are looking for dark mythology retellings, the King of Shadows Series (also known as the Hades Trilogy), starting with King of Shadows (2020), is the perfect place to begin.
The Bishop's Landing & Midnight Dynasty Universe
Many of Amelia Wilde's darkest and most popular romances are set in the collaborative Midnight Dynasty Universe, a shared world centering on the brutal feud between the Constantine and Morelli families. While these trilogies focus on different couples, they share overlapping timelines and minor crossovers. Reading them in sequence enhances the overarching story.
Beast of Bishop's Landing Trilogy
This is a modern, dark retelling of Beauty and the Beast following the high-tension relationship between Leo Morelli and Haley Constantine. You must read these books in their exact order of release:
- Secret Beast (2021)
- Hidden Beauty (2021)
- Fallen Rose (2021)
The Collector Trilogy
Focusing on Daphne Morelli and Emerson LeBlanc, this trilogy runs parallel to and slightly after the events of the Bishop's Landing trilogy. To avoid spoilers regarding the Morelli family, it is highly recommended to read these after finishing the Beast of Bishop's Landing books. Note that these books were originally published or classified under her standalone list, but they form a dedicated storyline:
- Dark Reign (2021)
- Sweet Mercy (2022)
- Last Resort (2022)
Controlling Interest Trilogy
This series follows venture capitalist Will LeBlanc and Bristol Anderson in a high-stakes contemporary romance of secrets and control. It should be read in publication order:
- Blackmail (2022)
- Extortion (2022)
- Coercion (2023)
Desert Island Series
Co-authored with Skye Warren, this trilogy shifts the setting to a remote island, following Carter Morelli and June. The order is:
- Force of Nature (2022)
- Natural Disaster (2022)
- Tropical Storm (2023)
The King of Shadows (Hades & Persephone) Trilogy
This trilogy offers a modern, sultry take on Greek mythology. While some databases list Summer Queen first due to publication dating anomalies, the proper story progression begins with King of Shadows. An optional prequel novella, Prince of Chaos, exists, but the core trilogy is read as follows:
- King of Shadows (2020)
- Summer Queen (2020)
- Midnight Kingdom (2020)
The Hill Family Saga: Wealth & Power
If you want interconnected family drama, the Hill brothers' stories are fantastic. The Hill family saga spans two trilogies that are directly connected. You should read the Wealth Trilogy first, followed by the Power Trilogy.
The Wealth Trilogy
This trilogy follows the middle brother, Mason Hill, and Charlotte Van Kempt. The reading order includes a prequel novella that kicks off the story:
- The Proposition (2021) — Prequel / Book 1
- Net Worth (2021) — Book 2
- Hostile Takeover (2021) — Book 3
- Binding Contract (2022) — Book 4
The Power Trilogy
This spin-off features Gabriel Hill (Mason's older brother) and Elise Bettencourt. Since Gabriel's drive for revenge is rooted in events referenced during the Wealth trilogy, reading this second provides crucial context:
- Power Play (2022)
- Upper Hand (2022)
- Fair Game (2023)
Small-Town, Western, and Holiday Romances
For readers looking for lighter contemporary romance, small-town charm, or cowboy themes, Amelia Wilde has several large series that can be read independently from her dark billionaire universes.
Bliss Brothers & Bliss Ranch Books
The Bliss family books are set in a rustic country setting. The Bliss Brothers series (2019) focuses on the brothers' romances, followed by the Bliss Ranch series (2020) which expands the family dynamic.
Sweetheart, Colorado & Mistletoe Montana Series
These series are perfect for seasonal and small-town romance lovers. Sweetheart, Colorado (2021) spans 12 books, starting with Unexpected Sweetheart. Mistletoe Montana (2020) is a massive 17-book holiday series beginning with Santa's Cookies. Because these stories are episodic, they can easily be read as standalones, though reading in publication order helps track recurring town characters.