Where Should You Start Reading Amo Jones?
Amo Jones is a master of dark romance, secret societies, and gritty romantic suspense. Because her books belong to a shared, sprawling universe colloquially referred to by fans as the "Amoverse," finding the best entry point can feel intimidating. However, there are two primary recommendations for new readers depending on your preferred tropes:
Option 1: The Secret Society Route (The Elite Kings Club)
For most readers, the best starting point is The Silver Swan, the first book in the highly popular Elite Kings Club series. This series serves as the structural anchor of the Amoverse. Starting here introduces you to the complex alliances, secret society politics, and dark, intense relationships that define her world. Reading this first also makes the character cameos in later series like Midnight Mayhem much more satisfying.
Option 2: The Gritty MC Route (Sinful Souls MC)
If you prefer motorcycle club drama, start at the absolute beginning of her publication history with Perilous Love (2015), the first book in the Sinful Souls MC series. This is a shorter, high-octane trilogy that establishes her writing style before she transitioned into more complex dark romance layouts.
What to Know Before You Start
Amo Jones writes high-intensity dark romance. Her novels feature morally gray (and sometimes outright villainous) anti-heroes, complex plot twists, and heavy themes. Keep these essential tips in mind:
- Interconnected Cameos: While many of her series can be read independently, characters frequently cross over. For example, characters from the Elite Kings Club appear later in the Midnight Mayhem circus-themed series.
- Duets & Parts: Some books (such as Malum and Sancte Diaboli) are divided into Parts 1 and 2. These must be read in sequential order as they follow the same couple and end on cliffhangers.
- Collaborations: The Lords of Rathe series is a fantasy-romance co-authored with Meagan Brandy, introducing elemental magic and fated mates alongside her signature dark styling.
Publication Order of Amo Jones’s Series
For readers who want to experience Amo Jones’s growth as an author and see the Amoverse develop chronologically, reading in publication order is a great choice. Below is the complete catalog grouped by series.
Sinful Souls MC Books
This is Amo Jones’s debut series, focusing on assassins, motorcycle club secrets, and intense romance.
- Perilous Love (2015)
- Intricate Love (2015)
- Tainted Love (2015)
The Devil’s Own & Razing Grace Books
This gritty romance series is highly interconnected. The Razing Grace duet serves as books 3 and 4 of the overarching Devil's Own timeline, tracking a nun's transformation after being captured by an executioner.
- One Hundred & Thirty-Six Scars (2016)
- Hellraiser (2016)
- Razing Grace: Part 1 (2016)
- Razing Grace: Part 2 (2017)
- The Devil's Match (2018)
Elite Kings Club Books
The premier secret-society romance series. This must be read in strict order as the mystery builds across the books.
- The Silver Swan (2017)
- The Broken Puppet (2017)
- Tacet a Mortuis (2018)
- Malum: Part 1 (2019)
- Malum: Part 2 (2019)
- Sancte Diaboli: Part One (2021)
- Sancte Diaboli: Part Two (2021)
- Ruined Castles (2021)
Midnight Mayhem Books
A surreal, dark series set around a mysterious travelling circus and the Brothers of Kiznitch. It contains notable crossovers with the Kings.
- In Peace Lies Havoc (2019)
- In Fury Lies Mischief (2020)
- In Silence She Screams (2021)
- In Chaos We Reign (2022)
Crowned Books
A dark, dramatic duet following a twisted path of hate, fate, and ultimate devotion.
- Crowned by Hate (2018)
- Crowned by Fate (2020)
Lords of Rathe Books
A dark fantasy romance (romantasy) series co-authored with Meagan Brandy, set at Rathe University where magic and human survival collide.
- Fate of a Royal (2023)
- Fate of a Faux (2023)
- Mate of a Royal (2026)
- Mate of a Monster (2026)
Carpe Noctem Books
A dark romance series centered around deep secrets, danger, and obsessive devotion.
- War and his Queen (2024)
- Priest and his Anarchist (2025)
Aphotic Waters Duet Books
A haunting duet exploring dark tides and secrets.
- Boneyard Tides (2023)
Westbeach Books
An early standalone romance entry from the author.
- Losing Traction (2016)
Standalone Novels
These standalones are self-contained stories. While you can read them at any point, keep an eye out for minor easter eggs linking them to the broader Amoverse.
- F*cker (2016)
- Flip Trick (2018)
- Manik (2018)
- Sicko (2020)
- Antichrist (2022)
- Wicked (2022)
Top Shelf Romance & Anthologies
Amo Jones has contributed short stories and novellas to several collaborative romance collections and charity anthologies.
- Biker Chicks (2016)
- Such Violent Delights (2018)
- Love, Loyalty & Mayhem (2019)
- Kiss Me in the Dark (2020)
- Make Me Yours (2020)
- Happily Ever After Cookbook (2022)
- Nightingale (2022)