Where to Start Reading Brook Wilder
Brook Wilder is a highly prolific author of dark contemporary romance, best known for her gritty, high-stakes series centered around mafia syndicates, Russian Bratva cells, and motorcycle clubs (MC). With a massive library of books, figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, because most of her series are self-contained trilogies or standalone stories, you do not need to read her entire bibliography in a single linear sequence. Instead, you can choose a sub-genre that appeals to you and dive in.
For Mafia Romance Lovers: Cavazzo Mafia
If you enjoy classic Italian mafia romance with high tension and enemies-to-lovers dynamics, the best starting point is the Cavazzo Mafia trilogy. The series begins with Heartless Prince (2021), where Lucas Valentino buys Leda D'Agostino at an auction to settle a family score. This trilogy sets the standard for Wilder's signature blend of danger, raw emotion, and ultimate redemption.
For Russian Bratva Romance Fans: Barinov Bratva
If you prefer the gritty underworld of the Russian Mob, start with the Barinov Bratva series, starting with Deceitful Vows (2023). It is widely regarded as one of her most popular entry points, capturing all the hallmarks of a forced marriage, dark secrets, and deep psychological tension.
For Motorcycle Club (MC) Romance Lovers: Southern Bikers
If you prefer leather jackets, roaring engines, and outlaw anti-heroes, start with the Southern Bikers series. Beginning with Wrecked (2018), this series spans multiple books following the lives and dangerous loves of a tight-knit club in the American South.
Brook Wilder's Complete Bibliography by Series
To help you navigate Brook Wilder's extensive catalog, we have organized her books by their respective series and publication orders. Reading these books in their designated numerical order within each series is highly recommended to properly follow the character relationships and ongoing plotlines.
The Russian Bratva Series
These series plunge readers into the cold, ruthless world of the Russian syndicate. They feature arranged marriages, captives, and powerful family dynamics.
Barinov Bratva Books
- Deceitful Vows (2023)
- Deceitful Lies (2023)
- Deceitful Bond (2023)
Belaya Bratva Books
- Conquered Bride (2022)
- Broken Bride (2022)
- Sinful Bride (2022)
Grachev Bratva Books
- Sinful Devotion (2024)
- Sinful Obsession (2024)
Ivanov Bratva Books
- Taken by the Boss (2020)
- Owned by the Boss (2020)
- Held by the Boss (2020)
Korolev Bratva Books
- Unwillingly Yours (2023)
- Unwillingly Mine (2023)
- Unwillingly Ours (2023)
Krylova Bratva Books
- Captive (2020)
- Prisoner (2020)
- Possession (2020)
Starukhin Bratva Books
- Unforgiving Sinner (2024)
- Unforgiving Saint (2024)
Suvorov Bratva Books
- Dark Promise (2022)
- Wicked Vows (2022)
- Corrupted Oath (2022)
The Italian Mafia Series
Focused on traditional Italian-American crime families, these trilogies are packed with intense standoffs, blood feuds, and possessive romance.
Cavazzo Mafia Books
- Heartless Prince (2021)
- Merciless King (2021)
- Ruthless Angel (2021)
D'Agostino Mafia Books
- Broken Innocence (2021)
- Chained Possession (2021)
- Wounded Redemption (2021)
Faliero Mafia Books
- Caged Princess (2021)
- Broken Queen (2021)
- Shattered Empress (2021)
Marchetti Mafia Books
- Savage Lies (2022)
- Hateful Truth (2022)
- Cruel Deception (2022)
The Motorcycle Club (MC) Romance Series
If you like rugged outlaw romance, these series focus on MC clubs, brotherhood, and the women who win their hearts.
Dirty Cruisers MC Books
- Ride Hard (2017)
- Ride Rough (2017)
- Ride Wild (2017)
- Ride Free (2017)
- Ride Deep (2017)
- Ride Home (2017)
Desert Hussars MC Books
- Cuffed (2017)
- Caged (2018)
- Curbed (2018)
Devil's Martyrs MC Books
- Devil's Deal (2018)
- Devil's Seed (2018)
- Devil's Bargain (2018)
- Devil's Pact (2018)
- Devil's Vow (2018)
- Devil's Passion (2018)
Frontier Reapers MC Books
- Deceived (2018)
- Betrayed (2018)
- Forsaken (2018)
Broken Hounds MC Books
- Renegade (2018)
- Revenge (2018)
- Redemption (2018)
Ghost Riders MC Books
- Bought (2018)
- Shackled (2018)
- Undone (2019)
Grizzly MC Books
- Trapped (2019)
- Snared (2019)
- Tangled (2019)
Rough Jesters MC Books
- Savage Angel (2019)
- Broken Beauty (2019)
- Corrupt Honor (2019)
- Ruined Mercy (2019)
- Sinful Haven (2019)
- Tainted Desire (2019)
- Outlaw Virtue (2019)
- Wicked Legacy (2019)
- Shattered Grace (2020)
Southern Bikers Books
- Wrecked (2018)
- Shattered (2018)
- Defiled (2018)
- Protector (2019)
- Guardian (2019)
- Sentinel (2019)
- Monster (2019)
- Savage (2019)
- Hellion (2019)
Roadburners MC Books
- Taken (2017)
- Ruined (2017)
- Broken (2017)
Standalone Novels
For quick reads that do not require any series commitment, Brook Wilder has written several standalone romances set in her biker and mafia world.
- Claimed (2017)
- Bound (2017)
- Mine (2017)
- Biker's Little Secret (2017)
- His Promise (2017)
What to Know Before You Start
Brook Wilder's novels fall squarely into the dark romance genre. This means they contain mature themes, including forced proximity, kidnapping, arranged marriages, crime syndicate violence, and highly possessive alpha males. If you are sensitive to darker themes or dub-con (dubious consent) situations, you should proceed with caution. However, for fans of enemies-to-lovers arcs and emotionally intense storylines, Wilder is highly regarded for her ability to weave redemptive, passionate conclusions for her couple pairings.
While the various trilogies stand alone, there are occasional overlapping families or names, such as the D'Agostino Mafia line. Reading the series in their publication order can offer a fun sense of world-building continuity, but starting with whichever syndicate catches your eye is perfectly acceptable.