Ariel Marie Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Ariel Marie

For readers diving into the work of indie author Ariel Marie, the sheer volume of paranormal romance series can seem overwhelming. Her writing blends high-stakes action with sizzling romance, frequently highlighting inclusive sapphic (F/F) couples, fated mates, and protective supernatural protectors. To get the best experience, we recommend starting with one of her three primary entry points, depending on your preferred flavor of the supernatural:

• For Wolf Shifter and Sapphic Romance Fans: Start with the Nightstar Shifters series, beginning with Sailing With Her Wolf. This series is her most popular and delivers a perfect mix of fated mates, pack dynamics, and adventure.
• For Dark, F/F Vampire Romance Fans: Start with the Immortal Reign series, beginning with Deadly Kiss. It takes place in a world recovering from a brutal vampire-human war and features a high-tension mate draft.
• For Vampire-Warrior Action Fans: Start with The Dark Shadows series, beginning with Princess. Set in the author's hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, this series follows elite vampire protectors fighting a centuries-long war against necromancers.

The Nightstar Shifters Series

The Nightstar Shifters series focuses on wolf shifters discovering their fated mates under various high-stakes circumstances. While the books are technically standalones, characters recur, and reading them in publication order allows you to watch the pack grow and follow the overarching community storylines.

1. Sailing With Her Wolf (2020) – Follows wolf shifter Marley Gerwulf and her human best friend Zara York, whose lives change forever during a sailing trip that turns into a fight for survival.
2. Protecting Her Mate (2020) – Features wolf shifter Robin Nova and her protective connection with a human accountant, Heather Wright.
3. Sealed with a Bite (2021) – Focuses on Adelina, a lonely woman who is gifted a witch mate, and the threats they must navigate together.
4. Hers to Claim (2021) – Centers on wolf shifter Mindi Martin and a bear shifter named Echo Norden.
5. Wanted by the Wolf (2022)
6. Taming Her Mate (2022)

The Immortal Reign Series

This series drops readers into a dark and steamy post-war society where humans and vampires navigate a fragile peace. The central concept involves a draft system where humans are selected for vampires, leading to unexpected fated connections. These F/F romances are best read in order to follow the political shifts in the vampire kingdom.

1. Deadly Kiss (2021)
2. Iced Heart (2022)
3. Royal Bite (2023)

The Dark Shadows Series

Set in a gritty, supernatural version of Cleveland, Ohio, The Dark Shadows centers on a select group of elite vampire warriors who must protect their princess, Nadira Olaru, from dangerous necromancers. This series has a stronger emphasis on paranormal action alongside its romance subplots.

1. Princess (2015)
2. Toma (2016)
3. Teague (2016)
4. Phaelyn (2016)
5. Adrian (2016)
6. Nicu (2017)

Dragon Shifter Series

Ariel Marie has explored dragon shifters across two distinct series. The Dragon Kingdom follows royal triads, clan rivalries, and the survival of the Mazgath lineage, while The Dragon Curse delves into fated connections complicated by ancient magic.

The Dragon Kingdom

1. The Dragon King (2016)
2. The Dragon Queen (2016)
3. Knight of Dragons (2019)
4. Birthright (2019)

The Dragon Curse

1. The Dragon Curse (2018)

Collaborative & Shared World Contributions

Ariel Marie has contributed to several popular multi-author collaborative projects. For these series, you do not need to read the entire multi-author run to understand her books, as each author's contribution is designed to stand on its own.

• Vampire Brides Series: Ariel Marie wrote Forever Desired (2019), which is Book 6 in the collaborative lineup. The rest of the series is penned by other romance authors.
• Cursed Coven Series: Ariel Marie wrote Wicked Shadows (2019), which is Book 11 in this shared witch universe.

Other Shifter and Paranormal Series

For readers who want to explore her broader catalog, Ariel Marie has several shorter series focusing on different mythical creatures:

• The Montana Grizzlies: A steamy sapphic bear shifter duology consisting of Hot For Her Bear (2023) and Claimed by Her Bear (2023).
• The Mirrored Prophecy: A fae-focused duology containing Power of the Fae (2015) and Fight for the Fae (2015).
• Erotic Vampire Novellas: A collection of quick, passionate stories including Summer's Destiny (2016), Emely's Destiny (2016), and Vampire Destiny (2017).
• Single-Book Series & Standalones: Ariel Marie has several single-book series starts and standalone novels, including Fate of Four (Blackclaw Alphas, 2019), Return to Darkness (Demon Obsession, 2020), Stone Heart (The Gargoyle Protectors, 2018), and Howl For Me (Golden Moon Shifters, 2019).

Chronological Caveats and Standalone Guidance

Because Ariel Marie writes her series in self-contained worlds, there is very little overlap between her different series. You do not need to worry about a massive master chronological order. You can safely finish the entire Nightstar Shifters series before jumping into Immortal Reign or The Dark Shadows without spoiling any plotlines. Furthermore, most books within her shifter and vampire series focus on a different couple, meaning they can technically be read as standalones, though reading them in publication order provides the richest character and world-building context.