Where to Start Reading Angel Lawson
Angel Lawson is a highly versatile author whose work spans from dark academy romance to paranormal vampire sagas and dystopian survival thrillers. Because her books cover such different tones and genres, the best place to start depends entirely on what you are looking for:
- For Dark Romance & Reverse Harem: Start with Lords of Pain, the first book in the massively popular Royals of Forsyth University series (co-authored with Samantha Rue). It is her most famous work and serves as the gateway to her gritty contemporary romance universe.
- For Paranormal Romance & Vampires: Begin with A Vampire's Soul, the opening novel of the Creature of Habit series, which blends steamy romance, humor, and vampire lore.
- For Young Adult Ghost Stories: Start with her debut novel Wraith (also known as Haunting Jane), a spooky paranormal story about a teen who makes contact with a ghostly boy.
- For Dystopian & Sci-Fi: Pick up The Girl Who Shot First, the starting point of the action-packed Death Fields series.
The Royals of Forsyth University Universe
Co-written with Samantha Rue (up until 2025, after which Angel Lawson continued the series solo following their co-author split), the Royals of Forsyth University is a dark, interconnected series of trilogies set in a ruthless college environment. Each trilogy focuses on a different group of ruling boys and their relationships, but they all share the same continuity. It is highly recommended to read these in order, as characters reappear and overarching plots develop across the books.
The Lords Trilogy
- Lords of Pain (2021)
- Lords of Wrath (2021)
- Lords of Mercy (2021)
The Dukes Trilogy
- Dukes of Ruin (2022)
- Dukes of Madness (2022)
- Dukes of Peril (2022)
The Princes Trilogy
- Princes of Chaos (2023)
- Princes of Ash (2023)
- Princes of Legacy (2024)
The Barons Trilogy
Written solely by Angel Lawson following the co-author split, this trilogy continues the Forsyth universe with a new set of characters:
- Barons of Decay (2025)
Note: Spin-off stories and companion novellas like Lady of Forsyth (2023) exist in this universe, but readers should focus on completing the main trilogies to avoid spoilers.
The Boys of Preston Prep
Also co-authored with Samantha Rue, this dark high school romance series is set in the same dark, gritty style as Forsyth University. While they share thematic elements, there are no major crossover plots, meaning you can read this series independently before or after Forsyth.
- Devil May Care (2020)
- A Deal with the Devil (2020)
- Touched By The Devil (2020)
- Devil Incarnate (2021)
Creature of Habit Series
If you prefer paranormal vampire romance, this five-book series follows Amelia Chase as she becomes entangled with a powerful vampire named Grant Palmer. The first three books form a core story arc, followed by two additional sequels.
- A Vampire's Soul (2016)
- A Vampire's Curse (2016)
- A Vampire's Mate (2016)
- A Vampire's Seduction (2017)
- A Vampire's Fate (2017)
The Death Fields Series
For readers who want action and dystopian survival, this fast-paced post-apocalyptic series is best read in publication order. Note that while some online databases lists order slightly differently, the narrative flow follows the sequence below:
- The Girl Who Shot First (2016)
- The Girl Who Kicked Ass (2017)
- The Girl Who Broke Free (2017)
- The Girl who Saved the World (2017)
- The Girl Who Punched Back (2017)
- The Girl Who Kissed the Sun (2017)
Other Notable Series by Angel Lawson
The Cult of Serendee
A dark cult romance trilogy. It has also been published as a complete omnibus collection.
- The Order (2022)
- Regressive (2022)
- Indulgent (2023)
Academy of Immortals
A paranormal reverse harem fantasy series focusing on Valkyries.
- Valkyrie's Harem (2019)
- Valkyrie's Claim (2019)
- Valkyrie's Sacrifice (2020)
Allendale Four
A contemporary reverse harem romance series.
- A Piece of Heaven (2018)
- Holding On To Heaven (2018)
- The Road To Heaven (2018)
- Seventh Heaven (2018)
Thistle Cove
A romantic suspense series.
- Secrets We Keep (2019)
- Games We Play (2020)
- Lies We Tell (2020)
- Truths We Seek (2020)
Wayward Sons
- Starlee's Heart (2018)
- Starlee's Turn (2019)
- Starlee's Home (2019)
- Starlee's Hope (2019)
- The Wayward Sister (2019)
What to Know Before You Start
Angel Lawson's contemporary works, particularly those co-written with Samantha Rue, are dark romances that feature heavy, mature themes and trigger warnings. Readers are strongly advised to check content warnings before diving into the Royals of Forsyth University or Boys of Preston Prep. In contrast, her earlier YA paranormal works like Wraith and dystopian novels like Death Fields are much lighter on mature themes and focus more on action, suspense, and supernatural romance.