Angela J. Ford Books in Order

Where to Begin Your Journey

Angela J. Ford is widely known for her immersive high fantasy romance, featuring mortal-immortal pairings, diverse casts, and strong, self-determined heroines. If you are new to her work, you have two ideal starting points depending on your taste:

• For Epic Fantasy Fans: Start with The Five Warriors, the book that launched her flagship Four Worlds universe. It is a classic tale of ancient evil, epic journeys, and slow-burn love.
• For Gothic & Dark Romance Fans: Start with Music of the Night, the first book in the Tower Knights series. It is a standalone, atmospheric Phantom of the Opera retelling set in a haunted inn.

The Four Worlds Series Reading Orders

The Chronicles of the Four Worlds is Ford's original fantasy saga. While the books were published in one order, the author recommends reading them in chronological order because the later-released novel Prison in the Sky acts as an essential bridge that fits best as the second book in the sequence.

Recommended/Chronological Order

1. The Five Warriors (2015)
2. Prison in the Sky (2019)
3. The Blended Ones (2017)
4. A Seed of Hope (2017)
5. The Green Stone / Eliesmore and The Green Stone (2017)
6. The Jeweled Sword / Eliesmore and the Jeweled Sword (2018)

Original Publication Order

1. The Five Warriors (2015)
2. The Blended Ones (2017)
3. The Green Stone / Eliesmore and The Green Stone (2017)
4. A Seed of Hope (2017)
5. The Jeweled Sword / Eliesmore and the Jeweled Sword (2018)
6. Prison in the Sky (2019)

Legend of the Nameless One Series

This fast-paced epic adventure features a diverse cast and highly dangerous magical quests. To get the complete picture, you should start with the prequel novella before moving on to the main novels.

1. Citrine's Monsters (2018) – Prequel Novella (Book 0.5)
2. Realm of Beasts (2018)
3. Realm of Mortals (2019)
4. Realm of Ice (2019)
5. Realm of Rulers (2020)
6. Realm of Power (2021)

Tower Knights Series

The Tower Knights books are standalone gothic romantasy novels. While they share a dark, haunting aesthetic and are set in the same world, each book features a completely self-contained romance with no cliffhangers. You can read them in any order, but the publication order is recommended:

1. Music of the Night (2021)
2. Song of the Dawn (2021)
3. Lured by the Dusk (2022)
4. Melody of Midnight (2023)

Fae Collaborative Worlds (Multi-Author Series)

Angela J. Ford is a frequent contributor to collaborative, multi-author shared universes. Each book in these series is a standalone written by a different author, meaning you can read Ford's contributions on their own or explore the entire series in publication or chronological order.

Stolen Brides of the Fae

In this series, Ford contributed the fifth installment, Stolen Ice Bride. The series features standalone stories of mortal women stolen by fae lords.

• Chronological Order: Stolen Goblin Bride (2021) is set slightly before the rest, followed by Stolen Mage Bride (2021) and then books 3 through 8.
• Publication Order: 1. Stolen Mage Bride (2021), 2. Stolen Goblin Bride (2021), 3. Stolen Midsummer Bride (2021), 4. Stolen Shadow Bride (2021), 5. Stolen Ice Bride (2021 - Angela J. Ford's contribution), 6. Stolen Thorn Bride (2021), 7. Stolen Mayfly Bride (2021), 8. Stolen Threadwitch Bride (2023).

Arranged Marriages of the Fae

Ford kicked off this Aladdin-inspired collaborative series with her novel Married by Wind. The publication order is:

1. Married by Wind (2022 - Angela J. Ford's contribution)
2. Married by Fate (2022)
3. Married by Scandal (2022)
4. Married by War (2022)
5. Married by Treachery (2022)
6. Married By Starfall (2022)
7. Married by Dusk (2022)

Starry Kingdoms of the Fae

Ford contributed the dark fantasy romance standalone Bound by Stardust to this collaborative series. The publication order is:

1. Bound By Blood (2023)
2. Bound by Stardust (2023 - Angela J. Ford's contribution)
3. Bound by Dragons (2023)
4. Bound by Curses (2023)
5. Bound by Ravens (2023)
6. Bound By Knighthood (2023)
7. Bound by Death (2023)
8. Bound by Honey (2023)

Other Fantasy Series by Angela J. Ford

Night of the Dark Fae

A trilogy focusing on fae courts and romantic intrigue. Read in sequential order:

1. Pawn (2020)
2. Fated (2020)
3. Noble (2020)

Tales of the Enchanted Wildwood

A collection of steamy, adult fairy-tale retellings. While each is a standalone, they are officially numbered in this order:

1. Queen of the Wildwood (2020)
2. Curse of the Healer (2020)
3. Lord of the Castle (2020)
4. Heart of the Raven (2020)
5. Secrets of the Lore Keepers (2020)
6. Bride of the King (2020)

Lore of Nomadia

A duology exploring the magic and mysteries of Nomadia. Read in order:

1. Treachery of Water (2021)
2. Treachery of Ink (2022)

Gods & Goddess of Labraid

1. Princess of Blood and Blade / Aolfie's Quest (2021)
2. Goddess of Myth and Magic / Aofie's Magic (2022)

Betrayed Brides

A newer series of standalone, arranged marriage romantasy books. They feature "closed door" romance with minimal explicit content.

1. Mage Bride (2024)

Children's Literature

• Gwyn's Tale (2009) – A standalone illustrated book.