Anne Hale Books in Order

How to Navigate Anne Hale’s Romantic Universes

Anne Hale is a powerhouse in the paranormal and sci-fi romance genres, best known for her protective alpha heroes, fated mates, and high-stakes worldbuilding. Because she frequently collaborates with other titans of romance—such as Celia Kyle, Athena Storm, Milly Taiden, and Celeste King—her bibliography spans several interconnected universes. Whether you are looking for dragon-shifting aliens, monstrous fantasy kings, or grumpy cowboy shifters, there is a clear path to starting your journey.

To get the most out of Hale’s books, you should read them grouped by their respective series. Below is the comprehensive guide to each of her major worlds, their recommended reading orders, and where to start first.

The Core Starting Point: Dragons of Preor

If you want to experience Anne Hale at her most popular, the Dragons of Preor series is the perfect place to begin. Co-authored with Celia Kyle, this series features dragon-shifting alien warriors who travel to Earth to find their fated human mates. While the early books in the series were written under Celia Kyle's pen name "Erin Tate," Anne Hale officially joined the series as a co-author starting with Book 11, Vende, and has co-written every installment since.

Because the overarching story of the Preor dragon shifters and their integration with Earth develops chronologically, it is highly recommended to read this series in strict publication order:

1. Jarek (2016)
2. Taulan (2016)
3. Kozav (2016)
4. Rendan (2016)
5. Zadri (2016)
6. Hatched (2016)
7. Ivoth (2017)
8. Brukr (2017)
9. A Baby for Chashan (2017)
10. Argan (2018)
11. Vende (2020)
12. Whelon (2020)
13. Radoo (2020)
14. Tyff (2022)
15. Choler (2023)

Sci-Fi Alien Romance: Precursors & Lorr

For readers who prefer raw, primal alien sci-fi romance, Hale's collaborations with Athena Storm deliver intense emotional bonds and action-packed plots. The Precursors series (sometimes listed as Mates of the Precursors) focuses on a primal alien warrior race. These series can be read independently of the Dragons of Preor, but they should be read in publication order to follow the character arcs.

Precursors Series

1. Alien Primal's Prize (2020)
2. Alien Primal's Claim (2020)
3. Alien Primal's Mate (2020)
4. Alien Primal's Treasure (2020)

Mates of the Precursors

1. Pet For The Primal (2020)
2. Toy For The Primal (2020)
3. Taste For The Primal (2020)

Rogue Warriors of Lorr

Introduced in 2024, this action-heavy sci-fi romance series details human women abducted or captured by powerful alien princes from Lorr. They are best read in order:

1. Stolen by the Alien Prince (2024)
2. Captured by the Alien Prince (2024)
3. Prisoner of the Alien Prince (2024)
4. Ravaged by the Alien Prince (2024)

Dark Fantasy & Monster Romance: The Worlds of Protheka

If you prefer dark fantasy, demons, orcs, and monster romance, Hale's work in the Worlds of Protheka universe (co-authored with Celeste King) offers a dramatic shift in tone. This universe features high fantasy settings, dangerous non-human lords, and heavy romance tropes. The spin-off series, Prothekan Monster Pets, focuses on human mates surviving in this dark fantasy landscape.

Worlds of Protheka Order

1. Monster's Pleasure (2023)
2. Monster's Toy (2023)
3. Taken By The Orc Crime Lord (2023)
4. Demon Lord's Little Human (2024)

Prothekan Monster Pets Order

1. Monster's Mate (2023)
2. Monster's Good Girl (2023)
3. Monster's Pet (2023)
4. Monster's Property (2023)

Royal Fantasy: Abducted by the Ruthless Royal

Co-authored with Celia Kyle, the Abducted by the Ruthless Royal series is a massive 2024 fantasy release. Each book details a different fantasy creature king (from goblins and nagas to wraiths and gargoyles) claiming their human mate. While each book features a different couple and can technically stand alone, reading them in publication order helps track the overall worldbuilding:

1. Taken by the Goblin King (2024)
2. Taken by the Naga King (2024)
3. Taken by the Felida King (2024)
4. Taken by the Devilish King (2024)
5. Taken by the Minotaur King (2024)
6. Taken by the Wraith King (2024)
7. Taken by the Zypherian King (2024)
8. Taken by the Gargoyle King (2024)
9. Taken by the Lich King (2024)

Shifter and Contemporary Paranormal Series

For classic wolf, vampire, and dragon shifters set in more contemporary or Western backdrops, Hale has contributed to several shared universes and standalone projects.

Real Men Romance (Season One)

Hale joined this multi-author shifter universe in 2021, writing six books that focus on fated wolf and vampire mates finding their happily-ever-afters:

1. Feral Fated Mate (2021)
2. Howl for Me (2021)
3. Howling for You (2021)
4. Sanguine Scent (2021)
5. Finding Her Home (2021)
6. The Vampire's Pixie (2021)

Black Rock Dragons

Co-authored with Tara Starr, this trilogy features dragon shifters guarding ancient secrets and finding love:

1. Drakhana's Treasure (2020)
2. Drakhana's Claim (2020)
3. Drakhana's Secret (2020)

Grumpy Dragons

Co-authored with Milly Taiden, this fun, lighthearted series blends grumpy-meets-sunshine tropes with dragon shifters in a Western/rural setting:

1. Grumpy Dragon Daddy (2021)
2. Grumpy Dragon Cowboy (2021)

Standalone Novels and Novellas

If you want to read a complete Anne Hale story without committing to a series, she has written several standalone books that can be read at any time:

• Burned By My Dragon Mate (2021) — A forbidden love story featuring a dragon shifter and a dragon slayer.
• Pack of Flames (2021)
• My Big Hot Red Alien (2023)
• Monster's Little Princess (2023)
• Thawing The Ice King (2024)
• Rune Guardian (2023) (Novella)