Where to Start with Christine Michelle's Books
Indie author Christine Michelle (who also publishes under the name Anne Storm and writes paranormal romance as Christine M. Butler) is best known for her gritty, emotionally charged contemporary romance sagas. While her catalog spans various genres, her most popular and expansive universe is the Aces High MC franchise. If you are new to her writing, the absolute best place to start is with The Other Princess (2019), the opening book of the Aces High MC - Charleston chapter. It sets the tone for her complex character networks, emotional angst, and deep romantic ties.
Alternatively, if you prefer contemporary rockstar romance, you can dive straight into the T.I.E. Series starting with The Infinite Something (2018), or pick up her emotional standalone debut, Letters to Lily (2020). Because her series are designed in regional or thematic clusters, you have the freedom to choose the universe that matches your mood.
The Aces High MC Universe
The Aces High Motorcycle Club is a sprawling, multi-city universe where characters frequently crossover. While the author states that there is no strict required reading order across the entire club network, reading each regional chapter in its chronological order is highly recommended to follow the evolving subplots and club dynamics.
Aces High MC - Charleston Series
This is the core and most extensive chapter of the Aces High MC universe. It centers on the Charleston chapter of the club and should be read in order of release to avoid spoilers regarding key relationship developments and club conflicts:
- The Other Princess (2019)
- A Love So Hard (2019)
- The Princess and the Prospect (2019)
- The Killing Ride (2019)
- A Twist of Fate (2020)
- Everlasting (2020)
- A Year and a Day (2020)
- The Broken Beginning - Part One (2021)
- The Broken Beginning - Part Two (2021)
Aces High MC - Cedar Falls Series
Cedar Falls focuses on a different branch of the Aces High MC. It contains strong character arcs that lay the groundwork for later spinoffs. For instance, the character Walker is introduced here before heading off to lead his own series in the Sierra High branch.
- Redemption Weather (2019)
- Proven (2019)
- Smoke and the Flame (2019)
Aces High MC - Dakotas Series
The Dakotas chapter brings a slightly different flavor of grit and redemption, set against the backdrop of the rugged Northern plains.
- Dancing With Danger (2018)
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2019)
- The Restart and the Remedy (2020)
Aces High MC - Sierra High Series
This spinoff continues the stories of characters established in previous Aces High chapters, bridging the gaps between the older club members and a new generation of allies.
- Walker (2024)
- Trouble (2024)
Aces High MC - Tallahassee Series
Currently a single-volume entry focusing on the Florida branch, this book can be read as a standalone within the broader biker universe.
- Crushed (2020)
Dark Leopards MC Series
Christine Michelle is also a regular contributor to the multi-author Dark Leopards MC universe, which blends classic motorcycle club elements with shifter and paranormal romance tropes. These can be read in publication order:
- Blaze of Glory (2020)
- Beholden (2020)
- Knox's Jewel (2020)
- Meeting His Match (2020)
- Ridden by Darkness (2020)
- The B Team (2020)
- Lightning Storm (2021)
Other Connected Series and Standalones
Beyond the biker clubs, Christine Michelle has established several other popular series that focus on family sagas, music, and paranormal occurrences.
S.H.E. Series
Written with her signature paranormal flair (often sharing ties with her Christine M. Butler pseudonym), this series features strong female characters dealing with supernatural elements:
- Angel Girl (2019)
- JoJo (2019)
- Keys (2021)
T.I.E. Rockstar Series
If you love rockstar romance filled with passion, touring drama, and emotional reunions, this series follows the members of the fictional band 'The Infinite Everything':
- The Infinite Something (2018)
- The Infinite Beat (2019)
Robeson Family and FTO Series
These books explore tight-knit family relationships, secrets, and second chances at love:
- The Forgotten Wife (Robeson Family, 2021)
- The Fortunate Ones (FTO, 2021)
Valhalla Rising and Standalones
For readers who enjoy self-contained emotional journeys, these novels do not require any prior reading of other series:
- Revived (Valhalla Rising, 2020)
- Letters to Lily (Standalone, 2020)
- The Groupie Journal (Standalone, 2022)
- His Bittersweet Regret (Standalone, 2022)
- Winter Wolves (Standalone, 2024)
What to Know Before You Start
When starting Christine Michelle's books, it helps to understand that she writes across multiple subgenres. For her contemporary romance and motorcycle club books, she uses the name Christine Michelle. For her shifter, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy books, she writes as Christine M. Butler, and occasionally utilizes the name Anne Storm. Because her series share minor characters and timeline events, you may see characters from the Aces High MC show up in standalone novels or family series like the Robeson Family books, creating a rewarding experience for long-time readers who follow the publication dates.