Where to Start Reading Daphne Loveling
If you are new to USA Today bestselling author Daphne Loveling, the best place to begin is her flagship series, the Lords of Carnage MC, starting with the first book, Ghost (2017). Alternatively, readers who want to experience the very beginning of her writing journey can start with her debut release, Fugitives MC (2014), which established her signature style of steamy romance, suspenseful club politics, and strong-willed heroines.
While Daphne Loveling's books are highly interconnected within their respective series—featuring recurring characters, family ties, and evolving club dramas—each romance is written as a standalone story with its own resolution. However, reading the books in publication order is highly recommended to avoid minor spoilers regarding the romantic outcomes and life changes of previous couples.
Lords of Carnage MC Series
The Lords of Carnage MC series is Daphne Loveling’s most popular and extensive motorcycle club romance saga. Set in a gritty world of bikers, loyalty, and passion, it follows the brothers of the Lords of Carnage chapter as they meet the women who challenge their lifestyle. The recommended reading order follows the publication sequence:
- Ghost (2017)
- Hawk (2017)
- Brick (2017)
- Gunner (2017)
- Thorn (2018)
- Beast (2018)
- Angel (2018)
- Hale (2018)
- Bullet (2019)
- Forgiveness (2019)
- Tank (2020)
- Striker (2020)
- Jude (2021)
Lords of Carnage: Ironwood MC Spin-off
Following the massive success of the original series, Loveling introduced a spin-off series, Lords of Carnage Ironwood MC, which shifts focus to the Ironwood chapter of the club. While these books can be read independently, they share the same world and club rules as the main series. The publication order for this spin-off is:
- Iron Will (2019)
- Iron Heart (2019)
- Dirty Santa (2019) – A festive holiday installment.
- Iron Fist (2021)
- Iron Bond (2022)
- Iron and Fire (2024)
Stone Kings MC Series
For readers looking for a shorter, self-contained motorcycle club series, the Stone Kings MC is an excellent choice. It follows a tight-knit club of protective alpha heroes and the determined women who capture their attention. Start with Rush and follow the publication order:
- Rush (2016)
- Crash (2016)
- Ride (2016)
- Stand (2016)
- One for the Road (2023) – A holiday novella returning to the Stone Kings world.
Other Biker Romances: Los Perdidos & Royal Bastards
Loveling has also explored other motorcycle clubs outside of her primary series. The Los Perdidos MC series is one of her early efforts and consists of:
- Los Perdidos MC (2016) – Sometimes referred to as Sons of Glory (Book 1) or preceded by the prequel story Origins.
- Throttle (2016)
Additionally, Loveling contributed to the massive multi-author shared world of the Royal Bastards MC. Her entry is set in the Minneapolis chapter:
- Cold Fury (2023) – A second-chance romance tracking the reunion of Fury and Kat amidst rival club warfare. This series continues with Deadly North.
Springville Rockets Sports Romance
If you want a change of pace from motorcycle club drama, Loveling’s Springville Rockets series swaps leather vests for football jerseys. This series features the cocky professional football players of the fictional Springville Rockets team. These books have been published under alternative titles over the years:
- Redeeming the Player (2022) – Also published under the title Getting the Down.
- The Player Next Door – Also published under the title Snap Count.
- Zone Blitz (2022) – Also published under the title Fake Dating the Player.
To get all the main sports romance stories in one place, you can look for Players: The Complete Series (2018), which compiles the main football romances into a single volume.
Multi-Author Mafia Collaborations
In addition to her motorcycle club books, Daphne Loveling participated in the Seven Deadly Sins series. This is a multi-author mafia romance collaboration where each book is written by a different author and tackles one of the seven sins. Daphne Loveling wrote the final book in the series, Pride (2024). The full list of books in the collaboration includes:
- Lust (2023) by J.L. Leslie
- Gluttony (2023) by Crimson Syn
- Greed (2023) by Erin Trejo
- Sloth (2023) by JM Walker
- Wrath (2023) by Delaney Foster
- Envy (2023) by Kathy Coopmans
- Pride (2024) by Daphne Loveling