Where to Start with B.M. Clemton
If you are new to B.M. Clemton's catalog, the absolute best place to start is with the Black Veil University series. Beginning with Knight Ascending, this completed five-book saga introduces her signature slow-burn, reverse harem romance style, heavy with magic, shifters, and reapers. Starting here allows you to experience the world-building that set the foundation for her career and directly connects to her later works.
Alternatively, if you prefer dark demon-hunting romance with high stakes and vengeance, you can start independently with the Umbra Hunters series, beginning with A Shadow of Betrayal.
Black Veil University Series in Order
This series follows Danica Knight, a young woman with a dangerous secret, as she navigates a prestigious and treacherous paranormal university. The series should be read in strict publication order, as it tells a continuous story:
- Knight Ascending (2021)
- Knight Revelations (2021)
- Knight Forsaken (2022)
- Knight Awakened (2022)
- Knight Unchained (2023)
The Crossover Bridge: Knight Resolution
Following the main series, Clemton released a novella titled Knight Resolution (often numbered as Book 5.5). Set ten years after the events of Knight Unchained, it follows Danica and her husbands navigating parenthood and healing from past trauma. Crucially for reading order, this novella contains a special preview that introduces Serafina Covington, the protagonist of the Silvercrest University series. Reading this between the two university series provides a perfect narrative bridge.
Silvercrest University (Silverwood University) Series
This series moves the magical action to a new setting, focusing on Fina (Serafina) and a dark, intense blend of bone magic and fiery rebirth. Depending on where you purchase or look up these books, you may see this series referred to as either the Silvercrest University series or the Silverwood University series; both names refer to the same set of books:
- Of Bone and Ash (2024)
- Of Death And Fire (2025/2026)
Because of the character introductions in the bridge novella, we highly recommend reading the Black Veil University books first before diving into Of Bone and Ash.
Umbra Hunters Series in Order
The Umbra Hunters series is a darker, standalone paranormal romance series featuring Meyer, a woman cursed with the ability to see demons. This series focuses on vengeance, betrayal, and high-stakes survival. It does not share direct continuity with the university series and can be read independently:
- A Shadow of Betrayal (2023)
- A Spark Of Revenge (2023)
- A Surrender Of Hope (2024)
- A Seduction Of Death (2025)
Arnbjorn Mercenaries: Clemton's Sci-Fi Crossover
For readers looking to branch out of paranormal fantasy, Clemton also writes the Arnbjorn Mercenaries series. This is a light sci-fi romance series containing omegaverse elements and a slow-build harem in space. It is completely separate from her university and demon-hunting books:
- Stars of Ruin (2026)
- Galaxy of Lies (2026)
What to Know Before You Start
B.M. Clemton's books fall under the "why-choose" (reverse harem) romance subgenre, meaning the female protagonists end up in committed relationships with multiple male partners. Her writing is celebrated for its slow-burn pace, strong family bonds, and resilient heroines overcoming trauma. However, readers should be aware that her books—especially the Umbra Hunters series and the bridge novella Knight Resolution—deal with dark themes, betrayal, and emotional healing, so checking content warnings is highly recommended.