Carmen Caine Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Carmen Caine

Carmen Caine is a versatile storyteller who writes across two very different literary landscapes: historical Scottish romance and urban/paranormal fantasy. Because of this genre split, your ideal starting point depends entirely on what you enjoy reading:

• For Historical & Highland Romance: Start with The Kindling Heart, the first book in the Highland Heather and Hearts series. It introduces her signature style of combining rugged historical Scottish settings, fierce clansmen, and passionate, heartwarming romances.
• For Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Romance: Start with Monster, the opening novel of the Cassidy Edwards series. This series offers a fast-paced, action-packed supernatural world featuring a half-vampire heroine, werewolves, and warlocks.
• For YA Paranormal Fae Romance: Start with The Glass Wall, which Caine wrote under her pseudonym, Madison Adler. It is a mythologically rich tale following a teenager who uncovers a hidden realm of ancient Fae and dark secret societies.

Highland Heather and Hearts Series

Set in 15th-century Scotland, this historical romance series is beloved for its rich period details, high-stakes clan conflicts, and sweet, enduring love stories. These books should be read in their official publication order:

1. The Kindling Heart (2011)
2. The Bedeviled Heart (2011)
3. The Daring Heart (2013)
4. The Bold Heart (2014)

Cassidy Edwards Series

This gritty urban fantasy series features Cassidy Edwards, a unique heroine driven by vengeance who must navigate a complicated paranormal society. It blends heavy action with dark, seductive romance. The recommended reading order is the publication order:

1. Monster (2014)
2. Spellfinder (2015)
3. Mindbreaker (2016)
4. Latchling Blood Moon (2016) - Note: This is frequently designated as a companion novella or Book 3.5.
5. Highland Blood Moon (2017)
6. Rebel (2017)
7. Fireblood (2017)
8. Mindgames (2019)
9. Mindsong (2019)

The Glass Wall Series (Writing as Madison Adler)

Written under the pen name Madison Adler, this young adult paranormal series is also known as the Return of the Ancients saga. It deals with ancient beings, alternate dimensions, and the mysterious Brotherhood of the Snake. The core series consists of four books:

1. The Glass Wall (2011)
2. The Brotherhood of the Snake (2012)
3. The Inner Circle (2014)
4. The Egg (2014)

Reader Tip: There is also a prequel short story titled 'Behind the Mirror' (often numbered as Book 0.5) that fans recommend reading either first or after completing the main series to gain extra lore.

Heather House Series

This duology returns to the lush, historical backdrop of Scotland but adds a strong element of witchcraft, mystery, and supernatural intrigue. It is best enjoyed in order:

1. Witch of the Moors (2015)
2. The Witch of Threadneedle Street (2018)

The Marriage Maker Series (Collaborative Universe)

The Marriage Maker is a massive collaborative historical romance project featuring works from authors like Tarah Scott, Sue-Ellen Welfonder, Summer Hanford, and Erin Rye. The stories revolve around the matchmaking antics of Sir Stirling James. Carmen Caine contributed directly to this shared world by co-authoring Her Wicked Highland Spy (2018) alongside Erin Rye and Tarah Scott. While the books are largely standalone, they are published in a specific timeline:

• Her Wicked Highland Spy (2018) is officially Book 10 in the sequence.
• Because of the standalone nature of the books, romance readers can jump straight to Carmen Caine's contribution without reading the first nine books, though reading them in sequence offers a richer look at the recurring matchmaker character.