Anna Zaires Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Anna Zaires

If you are new to the books of Anna Zaires, deciding where to start depends on whether you prefer dark, gritty contemporary romance or steamy science-fiction romance. She has two primary entry points that introduce readers to her signature writing style:

• The Dark Contemporary Universe: If you love intense, high-stakes suspense, captive romances, and dark themes, start with the Twist Me trilogy. This series serves as the cornerstone for several spin-off and companion series.
• The Krinar Universe: If you prefer sci-fi romance featuring seductive, immortal alien conquerors and high-tech intrigue, start with Close Liaisons, the first book of the Krinar Chronicles.

The Interconnected Dark Contemporary Romance Universe

Anna Zaires has created a large, shared contemporary universe where characters crossover and timelines overlap. While each series can technically be read as a standalone romance, reading them in publication order prevents spoilers and lets you enjoy the fun character cameos. Here is the recommended sequence for this universe:

1. Twist Me Trilogy

This is the trilogy that launched Zaires' contemporary dark romance career, following the intense and controversial relationship between Nora Leston and her captor, Julian Esguerra. You must read these books in order:

• Twist Me (2014)
• Keep Me (2014)
• Hold Me (2015)

2. Capture Me Trilogy

This spin-off trilogy takes place during the latter half of the Twist Me timeline and immediately follows. It tells the story of Yulia Tzakova and Lucas Kent. Because of the overlapping timeline, it is best read after finishing Twist Me:

• Capture Me (2015)
• Bind Me (2016)
• Claim Me (2016)

3. Tormentor Mine Series

This series follows Peter Sokolov—a character who first appears as an assassin in the Twist Me trilogy—as he seeks vengeance and finds unexpected obsession. It is highly recommended to read this after Twist Me and Capture Me to fully appreciate Peter's backstory and the appearances of Julian Esguerra:

• Tormentor Mine (2017)
• Obsession Mine (2017)
• Destiny Mine (2018)
• Forever Mine (2019)

4. Darker Than Love Series

Co-authored with Charmaine Pauls, this dark romance duology features Mina and Yan, expanding the reach of the dark contemporary universe. Sweeter Than Hate acts as a prequel to the main novel:

• Sweeter Than Hate (2019)
• Darker Than Love (2020)

5. White Nights Duology

Another dark contemporary romance duology that follows the intense story of Alex Volkov and Kate. Reading the previous dark contemporary series first will enrich your understanding of the criminal underworld in this world:

• White Nights (2021)
• Midnight Days (2021)

6. Molotov Obsession & Molotov Betrothal Series

These books continue Zaires' signature dark romance style, focusing on complex, powerful Russian alpha leads and high-stakes family dynamics:

• Devil's Lair (Molotov Obsession Book 1 - 2021)
• Angel's Cage (Molotov Obsession Book 2 - 2021)
• Terrible Beauty (Molotov Betrothal Book 1 - 2022)
• Beautiful Chains (Molotov Betrothal Book 2 - 2023)

The Krinar Universe: Sci-Fi Erotic Romance

The Krinar Universe features the Krinar, an advanced, immortal alien race that has secretly inhabited Earth. The main trilogy follows the relationship between human student Mia Stalis and the powerful alien Korum.

Chronological Order vs. Publication Order

Anna Zaires' official reading order lists these books chronologically, starting with prequels and side stories. However, if you prefer to see the world unfold the way the author originally released it, start with Close Liaisons. Both orders are completely valid:

The Publication Order:

1. Close Liaisons (2012)
2. Close Obsession (2013)
3. Close Remembrance (2013)
4. The Krinar Captive (Standalone novel, 2014)
5. The X-Club (Novella, 2014)
6. Swept Away (2016)
7. The Krinar Exposé (2018)

The Chronological Order:

1. The Krinar Exposé (2018)
2. The X-Club (2014)
3. Close Liaisons (2012)
4. Close Obsession (2013)
5. Close Remembrance (2013)
6. Swept Away (2016)
7. The Krinar Captive (2014)

Collaborations and Other Genres

Anna Zaires regularly collaborates with her husband, Dima Zales, a bestselling sci-fi and fantasy author. Together, they have written several series that span urban fantasy, light romantic comedy, and futuristic tech romance. These series do not connect to the dark contemporary romance universe and can be read independently:

Sasha Urban Series

A fast-paced urban fantasy series following Sasha Urban, a psychic illusionist navigating a hidden world of magic and paranormal creatures in New York City:

• The Girl Who Sees (2018)
• Misfortune Teller (2018)
• Reluctant Psychic (2018)
• Sleight of Fantasy (2019)
• Paranormal Misdirection (2019)
• Prophecy of Magic (2019)
• Smoke, Vampires, and Mirrors (2020)

Bailey Spade Series

An urban fantasy series following Bailey Spade, a dreamwalker who travels into the minds and dreams of others:

• Dream Walker (2021)
• Dream Hunter (2021)
• Dream Chaser (2021)
• Dream Ender (2021)

Hard Code Series

A contemporary romantic comedy series focused on the tech industry, featuring smart, independent women and the alpha coders who fall for them:

• Hard Code (2020)
• Hard Ware (2021)
• Hard Byte (2021)

The Sorcery Code Duology

A fantasy romance series about Blaise, an outcast sorcerer, and Gala, a magical being he creates:

• The Sorcery Code (2013)
• The Spell Realm (2014)

Alpha Zone / Wall Street Titan Series

A lighter, contemporary billionaire romance series that offers a fun, comedic contrast to Zaires' dark romance novels:

• Wall Street Titan (2019)
• Titan's Addiction (2020)