Ann Gimpel Books in Order

The Best Starting Point for Ann Gimpel's Books

Because Ann Gimpel writes in self-contained trilogies and multi-book series, there is no single overarching reading order that you must follow from book 1 to book 75. Instead, the best way to read her work is series-by-series. Depending on your favorite subgenres, here are the recommended starting points:

• If you love time-travel and dragons: Start with To Love a Highland Dragon, the first book of the Dragon Lore series.
• If you want gritty urban fantasy and post-apocalyptic worlds: Start with Earth's Requiem, the opening volume of the Earth Reclaimed trilogy.
• If you prefer classic shifters in rugged landscapes: Start with Alice's Alphas to kick off the Wolf Clan Shifters series.
• If you want a mix of mythology and magic: Start with the free prequel novella Hands of Fate followed by Jinxed to begin the Wayward Mage series.

Ann Gimpel Series in Recommended Reading Order

Here is the detailed breakdown of Ann Gimpel’s series based on their narrative timelines and publication orders. Read the books within each section sequentially to avoid spoilers.

Dragon Lore Series

This series blends Celtic mythology, psychiatrist protagonists, time travel, and dragon shifters. Readers should follow the publication sequence:

1. To Love a Highland Dragon (2013)
2. Dragon Maid (2014)
3. Highland Secrets (2015)
4. Dragon's Dare (2015)
5. Dragon Fury (2019)

Earth Reclaimed Series

A post-apocalyptic trilogy featuring Aislinn, dark gods, and Celtic deities fighting for survival:

1. Earth's Requiem (2013)
2. Earth's Blood (2014)
3. Earth's Hope (2015)

Wayward Mage Series

The author strongly recommends beginning with the prequel story for the optimal experience:

1. Hands of Fate (Prequel)
2. Jinxed (2021)
3. Hunted (2022)
4. Salvaged (2022)
5. Tiana (2022)

Ice Dragons Trilogy

A focused trilogy set in icy landscapes that should be read in chronological order:

1. Feral Ice (2019)
2. Cursed Ice (2019)
3. Primal Ice (2019)

Wolf Clan Shifters

Steamy reverse-harem shifter stories featuring wolf and coyote shifters:

1. Alice's Alphas (2013)
2. Megan's Mates (2013)
3. Sophie's Shifters (2016)

Circle of Assassins

A high-stakes fantasy romance series following elite magical assassins:

1. Shira (2021)
2. Quinn (2021)
3. Rhiana (2021)
4. Kylian (2021)
5. Grigori (2023)

Transformation Series

This is Ann Gimpel's debut series, mirroring her professional background in psychotherapy with a protagonist who can read auras:

1. Psyche's Prophecy (2011)
2. Psyche's Search (2011)
3. Psyche's Promise (2012)

Coven Enforcers & Demon Assassins

These two urban fantasy series are narrative standalones but share the same dark magical atmosphere and thematic DNA. They do not have direct crossovers, so either can be read first:

Coven Enforcers:

1. Blood and Magic (2014)
2. Blood and Sorcery (2016)
3. Blood and Illusion (2016)

Demon Assassins:

1. Witch's Bounty (2014)
2. Witch's Bane (2014)
3. Witches Rule (2014)

What to Know Before You Start

Because Gimpel is a clinical psychologist with a Jungian focus, her urban fantasy works often incorporate deep mythological archetypes and complex internal psychological struggles alongside physical action. Additionally, her background as a mountaineer inspires the rugged wilderness settings, such as the backcountry mountain trails in Alphas in the Wild and Ice Dragons. While her series are independent, they frequently share structural similarities, making it easy to jump from one complete trilogy to another once you find a concept you enjoy.