Celeste King Books in Order

Where to Start: The Recommended Reading Path

With over one hundred works in her catalog, Celeste King’s bibliography can feel intimidating. The vast majority of her books are set within the Worlds of Protheka, a shared fantasy universe populated by dark elves, orcs, minotaurs, demons, and gargoyles. Because most of these books are structured as interconnected standalone romances featuring different couples, there is no single, mandatory reading order. Instead, the best way to read Celeste King is to choose a species sub-series and follow it in publication order.

For the absolute best starting experience, readers recommend beginning with one of two entry points:

• Entry Point A (Elves): Start with the Dark Elves of Protheka series, beginning with Mated to the Dark Elf (2022). This sub-series provides an excellent introduction to the power dynamics, magic, and dark fantasy elements of Protheka.
• Entry Point B (Orcs): Start with the Orc Warriors of Protheka series, beginning with Orc's Toy (2021). This offers a slightly more protective, classic monster-romance dynamic.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

Because the books in the Worlds of Protheka run parallel to each other or focus on different regions and clans, a strict chronological reading order of the entire universe is not necessary. Attempting to jump chronologically across different species sub-series often disrupts the narrative flow. The safest and most enjoyable path is to follow the publication order within each sub-series. This ensures you naturally learn the lore, witness the evolution of the world, and catch recurring character cameos without getting confused.

The Worlds of Protheka Sub-Series

Dark Elves of Protheka

This is Celeste King's signature sub-series, featuring brooding, dominant dark elf archdukes, kings, and warriors paired with resilient human heroines. Start with Mated to the Dark Elf and proceed in publication order:

1. Mated To The Dark Elf (2022)
2. Captive of the Dark Elf (2022)
3. Stolen By The Dark Elf (2022)
4. The Dark Elf's Mate (2022)
5. Dark Elf's Delight (2022)
6. Dark Elf's Destiny (2022)
7. Dark Elf's Desire (2022)
8. Dark Elf's Property (2022)
9. Dark Elf's Devotion (2022)
10. Property of the Dark Elf (2022)
11. Hunted By The Dark Elf (2022)
12. Plaything of the Dark Elf (2022)
13. Dark Elf's Woman (2022)
14. Dark Elf's Demand (2022)
15. Dominted by the Dark Elf (2022)

Orc Warriors & Burning Sun Clan

Orcs are a massive part of the Prothekan landscape. Celeste King has two primary orc series that focus on these protective, fierce warriors:

Orc Warriors of Protheka Order:

1. Orc's Toy (2021)
2. Orc's Plaything (2021)
3. Orc's Prize (2022)
4. Orc's Property (2022)
5. Orc's Pet (2022)
6. Orc's Queen (2022)
7. Murdock's Prize (2022)
8. Orc's Pleasure (2022)
9. Orc's Bride (2022)
10. Orc's Gift (2022)
11. Orc's Love (2022)
12. Orc's Pride (2022)

Mates of the Burning Sun Clan Order:

1. Rescued By The Orc Chieftain (2022)
2. Mated To The Orc Warrior (2022)
3. Bound to the Orc Brute (2022)
4. Chained To The Orc Chieftain (2022)
5. Escaping With The Orc Enforcer (2022)
6. Guarded By Her Orc Protector (2022)
7. Rescued By The Rebel Orc (2022)
8. Hungered By The Orc Hero (2022)
9. Wrecked By Her Orc Warrior (2022)
10. Captivated By Her Orc Captain (2023)

Nagas of Protheka

If you enjoy serpent-shifter romances, the Naga series are highly popular and should be read as follows:

The Naga's/Naga Warriors of Protheka:

• The Naga's Mate (2022)
• The Naga's Pet (2022)
• The Naga's Love (2022)
• The Naga's Heart (2022)
• The Naga's Wife (2022)
• The Naga's Plaything (2022)
• The Naga Warrior's Mate (2022)
• The Naga Warrior's Love (2022)

Demons & Minotaurs of Protheka

For readers who prefer horns, hooves, and hellish realms, these two sub-series offer dark fantasy elements mixed with high spice:

Demons of Protheka:

1. Choosing The Demon (2022)
2. Loving The Demon (2022)
3. Submitting to the Demon (2022)
4. Embracing The Demon (2023)

Minotaurs of Protheka:

1. The Minotaur Captain's Mate (2022)
2. The Minotaur Gladiator's Prize (2022)
3. The Minotaur Rebel's Mate (2022)
4. Dark Minotaur Love (2022)
5. Brutal Minotaur Love (2022)

Gargoyles of Protheka

This shorter trilogy focuses on stone-skinned defenders and their mates:

1. The Gargoyle Protector's Mate (2022)
2. The Gargoyle Avenger's Claim (2022)
3. The Gargoyle Lord's Wife (2022)

Secret Babies of Protheka Spin-offs

A recurring trope in Celeste King’s works is the secret baby trope, which has spun off into dedicated sub-series across different species:

• Secret Babies For Prothekan Dark Elves: Starts with The Dark Elf's Secret Baby (2023), followed by The Dark Elf's Surprise Baby, Twins for the Dark Elf, and others.
• Secret Babies of Prothekan Orc Warriors: Starts with The Orc's Secret Baby (2022), followed by The Orc Warrior's Secret Baby, Orc Rebel's Secret Baby, and The Orc Soldier's Secret Baby.
• Secret Babies For Prothekan Minotaurs: Features Minotaur's Secret Baby (2023).

Sci-Fi and Non-Prothekan Romance Series

In addition to the fantasy-based Protheka universe, Celeste King has written several science fiction romance series featuring alien warriors and outer-space settings:

Warriors of Kaleth

A sci-fi series featuring formidable alien warriors in a harsh galactic environment:

1. Kaldar (2020)
2. Jartok (2020)
3. Hethal (2020)
4. Vark (2022)

Khuldun Warriors (Co-Authored)

Written in collaboration with Emma Alisyn, this series features sci-fi warlords and fated mates:

1. The Warlord's Prize (2021)
2. His Secret Heir (2021)
3. His Enemy Wife (2022)

Enemies to Mates

A fun, contemporary-feeling sci-fi romance trilogy featuring sassy heroines:

1. Kiss My Sass (2020)
2. Back That Sass Up (2020)
3. Show Me Your Sass (2020)

What to Know Before You Start

Celeste King's books are known for their high steam factor, fast-paced plots, and tongue-in-cheek humor mixed with dark fantasy themes. They feature protective, often possessive alpha males (orcs, elves, demons) and modern, outspoken human women who refuse to be easily cowed. Readers should be prepared for tropes like forced proximity, captivity-to-love, fated mates, and pregnancy/secret babies. Because the books are designed to be quick, entertaining reads, they can easily be binged one sub-series at a time.