C.P. Mandara Books in Order

Where to Start Reading C.P. Mandara

If you are new to C.P. Mandara's sizzling, boundary-pushing books, choosing where to start depends entirely on which kinky subgenre calls to you first. Because her series feature tightly connected storylines with continuing characters, jumping into the middle of a sequence is highly discouraged. Instead, we recommend one of the two primary entry points:

• For Erotic BDSM and Pony Play: Start with The Riding School, the first book in the acclaimed Pony Tales series. This is Mandara's most iconic and popular work, introducing readers to the intense, psychological world of pony play training.
• For Erotic Suspense and Action: Start with Sparks, the opening volume of the Special Agent BDSM series. This series blends undercover espionage, danger, and high-heat power dynamics.

Pony Tales & Velvet Lies: The Interconnected Saga

The Pony Tales series is a massive fan-favorite that dives deep into BDSM culture, specifically focusing on the niche of pony play and training stables. However, many readers are unaware that the story of Jenny and Mark continues directly into a spin-off series called Velvet Lies. In fact, on many retailers and reading communities, the Velvet Lies trilogy is officially designated as Books 7 through 9 of the Pony Tales sequence. To experience the complete narrative arc without missing critical character growth and relationship developments, you should read these nine books in this exact order:

1. The Riding School (2013) – The book that started it all, introducing the spoiled heiress Jenny as she enters a rigorous training academy.
2. Learning the Ropes (2013) – Jenny struggles to adapt to the strict rules and expectations of her BDSM tutor, Mark.
3. Hot to Trot (2013) – Jenny's training intensifies as the emotional connection between master and submissive deepens.
4. Named and Shamed (2014) – External challenges and secrets threaten the fragile trust established at the stables.
5. A Rough Ride (2014) – Jenny faces her most difficult trials yet as the training reaches new heights.
6. The Ties that Bind (2015) – The dramatic conclusion to the initial Pony Tales arc, wrapping up Jenny's primary training journey.
7. The Velvet Chair (2017) (Velvet Lies #1 / Pony Tales #7) – The saga resumes, expanding the world and adding layers of suspense and romance.
8. The Velvet Caress (2018) (Velvet Lies #2 / Pony Tales #8) – The dark secrets of the Velvet stable begin to surface.
9. The Velvet Collar (2019) (Velvet Lies #3 / Pony Tales #9) – The final chapter in the combined Pony Tales and Velvet Lies storyline.

Special Agent BDSM Series

For readers who prefer their steam with a heavy side of action, high-stakes danger, and mystery, the Special Agent BDSM series is the perfect choice. This six-book series follows Lois Reeves, an undercover agent who must navigate dangerous criminal syndicates while indulging in intense kinky dynamics. This series features a single, continuous narrative that must be read in publication order to make sense:

1. Sparks (2017)
2. Smoke (2018)
3. Flames (2019)
4. Fire (2019)
5. Embers (2019)
6. Ashes (2019)

Enemies to Lovers Trilogy

Mandara's Enemies to Lovers trilogy is a dark, gritty romance that dials up the emotional intensity and psychological warfare. Unlike some of her lighter erotic works, this series explores dark themes of revenge, betrayal, and hard-won redemption. Follow this order to watch the enemies-to-lovers dynamic unfold:

1. Beautiful Tears (2019)
2. Beautiful Torture (2020)
3. Beautiful Tyrant (2020)

Twisted, Dark and Deadly Series

If you enjoy bully romance and reverse harem setups, the Twisted, Dark and Deadly series is C.P. Mandara's take on the subgenre. It features a dark, gripping bully harem dynamic that is unapologetically intense and filled with high-contrast character dynamics. Read them in the following sequence:

1. Deadly Retaliation (2020)
2. Dirty Retaliation (2020)
3. Violent Retaliation (2020)
4. Lethal Retaliation (2022)

Paranormal Romance Duologies

Mandara has also dabbled in paranormal elements, crafting stories about vampires, hunters, and dangerous supernatural politics. These series maintain her signature focus on power dynamics and intense romance, but set them in a dark urban fantasy landscape.

Evading Death Duology

This duology follows Violetta, a skilled vampire hunter who gets caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with a dark vampire named Monsieur Martinet. Read them in order:

1. Dancing With Death (2014)
2. Desiring Death (2015)

Dying To Meet You Series

This series features a dark paranormal suspense storyline centered on Lainey Hargreaves and the protective vampire Mercer. It currently consists of a single volume:

1. Good As Dead (2016)

What to Know Before You Start

C.P. Mandara's books are highly explicit, emotional, and frequently feature elements of consensual BDSM, power exchange, and dark romance themes. If you are sensitive to themes of control, captivity, or intense physical and emotional trials, it is recommended to review the individual trigger warnings for each book before diving in. The author prides herself on exploring authentic BDSM dynamics, focusing on the psychological intimacy and trust required in these relationships. Almost all of her series rely on cliffhangers and multi-book storylines, so make sure to have the next book queued up before you finish the current one!