How to Start Reading Angela Sanders's Books
Angela Sanders is a versatile, USA Today bestselling author known for her ability to weave across genres, from urban fantasy and paranormal romance to dark psychological thrillers. Because she writes both solo series and several collaborative projects, finding the perfect entry point depends entirely on what flavor of story you are looking for.
- For Paranormal Romance and Witchcraft Fans: The best place to start is with the Delphine Rising series, beginning with the prequel novella Winds of Change or the first full novel, Raging Inferno. This series lays the groundwork for her urban fantasy universe.
- For Vampire Romance Lovers: You can jump straight into the spin-off series, The Hybrid Coven, starting with Marked by a Vampire. While it shares a universe with Delphine Rising, it stands perfectly well on its own.
- For Suspense and Thriller Readers: Skip the magic entirely and pick up her standalone psychological thriller, Never Again, which follows a New Orleans detective in a high-stakes hunt for a serial killer.
The Delphine Rising & Hybrid Coven Shared Universe
Sanders's most famous solo work takes place in an urban fantasy setting where witches, vampires, and hybrids clash. For the complete experience, you should read these two series in their release order, as characters and lore carry over.
Delphine Rising Series
This series centers on Abigail Blanque, a witch dedicated to hunting rogue vampires. It blends high-action urban fantasy with romantic elements.
- Winds of Change (2017) - Prequel Novella (Book 0.5)
- Raging Inferno (2017) - Book 1
- Magic Unleashed (2017) - Book 2
- Magic Revealed (2019) - Book 3
The Hybrid Coven Series
A direct spin-off of Delphine Rising, this trilogy shifts focus to Grace, a rare witch-vampire hybrid navigating a dangerous supernatural society.
- Marked by a Vampire (2017) - Book 1
- Mated by a Vampire / Mated by Magic (2018) - Book 2
- Touched by a Vampire (2018) - Book 3
Collaborative Paranormal Series
Angela Sanders frequently collaborates with other prominent urban fantasy and romance writers. These series are typically co-authored and offer self-contained story arcs.
Silver Moon Coven (Co-authored with Tina Glasneck)
A spellbinding collaboration that brings together ancient magic, dragons, and sorcery.
- Of Dragons and Sorcery (2019)
- Of Dragons and Kismet (2020)
Halloween Academy (Co-authored with Angela Kulig)
Set in a magical school for supernatural beings, this series is filled with academy tropes, young witches, and dangerous secrets.
- Mystic Manor (2019) - Prequel (Note: This title has limited distribution and is sometimes available directly upon request from the authors).
- Halloween Academy (2019)
Once Upon Series / A Paranormal Romance Books (Co-authored with Joanna Mazurkiewicz)
These stories offer modern, paranormal spins on classic quest and royalty tropes.
- Once Upon a Quest (2019)
- Once Upon a Princess (2019)
- Once Upon a Christmas (2019)
Curse of the Gods Series (with Danielle James)
While the Curse of the Gods series is primarily penned by Danielle James, Angela Sanders joined as a co-author for the third installment. The series should be read in order for the full plot progression:
- The War Within (2017)
- Kiss of Death (2017)
- Legends and Heroes: War of the Gods (2017) - Co-authored by Angela Sanders
- Lord of the Underworld (2021)
Standalone Thrillers, Steampunk, and Fairy-Tale Retellings
Beyond her main urban fantasy series, Sanders has written in several distinct genres including steampunk romance and dark fairy-tale retellings.
Sky Pirate Trilogy
A fun, fast-paced steampunk adventure trilogy following roguish sky captains and high-flying romance. These books must be read in order:
- Finding the Rogue (2021)
- Defying the Rogue (2021)
- Killing the Rogue (2021)
Never After Tales
This is a shared-world series of standalone novels featuring dark, mature retellings of classic fairy tales. Angela Sanders contributed five books to this collection:
- Wishes, She Roars (2019) - A dark Aladdin retelling, co-authored with Angela Kulig.
- Never, She Lands (2019)
- Fated, She Flies (2020)
- Honour, She Obeys (2020)
- Hair, She Bears (2020)
Vampire Mafia: The Boston Clan
This series blends paranormal romance with organized crime tropes. Currently, it features a single novel:
- Blood Curse (2021) - Follows Harlow, a witch who accidentally drains an entire clan of vampires, attracting the deadly attention of the Boston Vampire boss, Emilio.
Standalone Novels and Minor Series
- Never Again (2019) - A standalone psychological thriller. It features no supernatural elements, focusing instead on Detective Charlotte Pierce.
- A Witch's Revenge (2020) - Part of the Better Off Dead series. This story has undergone rewrites and is also featured in the charity anthology Fix Your Crown.
- Curse of the Fallen Fairy (2020) - The primary book in the Fairy Godmother series.
- Moon Magic (2018) - Part of the New Orleans Coven series (listed as available upon request from the authors).
What to Know Before You Start: A Critical Caveat
When searching for Angela Sanders online, it is easy to get confused. There are two distinct authors publishing under very similar names:
- Angela Sanders (The Paranormal/Thriller Author): The author of this guide, a retired Navy Chief from Kentucky who writes vampires, witches, steampunk, and thrillers.
- Angela M. Sanders (The Cozy Mystery Author): A completely different author who writes lighthearted cozy mysteries, including the popular Witch Way Librarian series and the Vintage Clothing Mysteries.
Make sure you don't accidentally mix up their catalogs when looking for your next read!