Deborah Cooke Books in Order

Recommended Reading Paths: Where to Start

Deborah Cooke has published over ninety novels spanning paranormal romance, contemporary romantic comedy, and medieval historical sagas. Because she writes under three distinct names—her real name, Claire Delacroix, and Claire Cross—choosing a starting point can be daunting. The easiest path depends on your preferred subgenre:

• For Dragon Shifters and Paranormal Romance: Start with Kiss of Fire, the first book in the flagship Dragonfire series. This introduces the Pyr and their complex world-building.
• For Medieval Sagas (as Claire Delacroix): Start with The Rogue, beginning the Rogues of Ravensmuir trilogy. This sets off a massive multi-generational, interconnected historical universe.
• For Contemporary Romances: Start with Just One Fake Date, introducing the Flatiron Five Fitness series.

The Dragon Shifter Universe (Pyr, Fae, and Princesses)

Deborah Cooke’s signature work is her dragon shifter universe, which follows the Pyr (heroic dragon shapeshifters destined to find their mates via a soul-bonding "firestorm") in their battle against the villainous Slayers. This universe is spread across three major series and several companion novellas.

The Dragonfire Series & Dragon Legion

The main storyline is best read in publication order, as the battle against the Slayers escalates continuously. The Dragon Legion Novellas fit directly into the later half of the series. The recommended sequence is:

1. Kiss of Fire (2008)
2. Kiss of Fury (2008)
3. Kiss of Fate (2009)
4. Winter Kiss (2009)
5. Harmonia's Kiss (2010 - Novella)
6. Whisper Kiss (2010)
7. Darkfire Kiss (2011)
8. Flashfire (2012)
9. Ember's Kiss (2012)
10. Kiss of Danger (2013 - Dragon Legion Novella)
11. Kiss of Darkness (2013 - Dragon Legion Novella)
12. Kiss of Destiny (2013 - Dragon Legion Novella)
13. Serpent's Kiss (2014)
14. Firestorm Forever (2015)

The companion world guide, Here Be Dragons, can be read at any point after Firestorm Forever to explore the lore deeper.

The Dragon Diaries (YA Spin-off)

This Young Adult trilogy follows Zoë Sorensson, the daughter of Erik and Eileen (from Kiss of Fate), as she learns she is the new Wyvern. To avoid spoilers, do not read this before Kiss of Fate. The order is:

1. Flying Blind (2011)
2. Winging It (2011)
3. Blazing the Trail (2012)

DragonFate Series

This series picks up directly after the events of Firestorm Forever, chronicling the Pyr's new conflict against Maeve, a dark Fae queen. Read these after the main Dragonfire series:

1. Maeve's Book of Beasts (2019 - Prequel)
2. Dragon's Kiss (2019)
3. Dragon's Heart (2020)
4. Dragon's Mate (2020)

The Dragons of Incendium

A separate, sci-fi-infused dragon shifter series featuring dragon princess sisters from a distant planet. It consists of alternating novellas and short stories:

• Wyvern's Mate (2016)
• Nero's Dream (2016)
• Wyvern's Prince (2016)
• Arista's Legacy (2016)
• Wyvern's Warrior (2016)
• Kraw's Secret (2017)
• Wyvern's Outlaw (2017)
• Celo's Quest (2017)
• Wyvern's Angel (2018)
• Nimue's Gift (2018)

Contemporary Romance: Gyms, Tattoos, and Siblings

For readers who prefer a modern setting without paranormal elements, Cooke offers two main contemporary hubs.

Flatiron Five Fitness & Flatiron Five Tattoo

Originally published in part as the Secret Heart Ink series, these stories have been revised and renamed under the Flatiron Five Tattoo banner. They take place in the same universe as the Flatiron Five Fitness books, centering around a Manhattan gym and a nearby tattoo parlor run by Chynna. While they can be read independently, reading Fitness first provides the best continuity:

• Flatiron Five Fitness: Start with Just One Fake Date (2016), then follow the group of friends through Just One More Time, Just One Night Together, Just One Hometown Hero, Two Weddings and a Baby, Just One Second Chance, Just Home for the Holidays, Just One Silver Fox, Just the Wrong Twin, and When Annika Met Thom.
• Flatiron Five Tattoo: Start with Just One Snowbound Night (2018), followed by Just One Vacation Night, Just One Unforgettable Night, and Just One Christmas Night.

The Coxwells Series (As Claire Cross / Deborah Cooke)

Originally written under the pseudonym Claire Cross, these family-centered contemporary romances are now published under the author's real name. They follow the romantic trials of the Coxwell siblings and should be read in publication order:

1. Third Time Lucky (2000)
2. Double Trouble (2001)
3. One More Time (2006)
4. All or Nothing (2007)
5. Christmas with the Coxwells (2018)

Claire Delacroix’s Interconnected Medieval Universe

Writing as Claire Delacroix, the author has created a massive, beloved medieval Scottish and English historical world. Several of these series share characters and follow successive generations of the families residing at Ravensmuir, Kinfairlie, and Inverfyre.

The Ravensmuir, Kinfairlie, and Inverfyre Chronicle (Chronological Order)

For the ultimate experience of this historical saga, follow the chronological timeline of the families. The author confirms that the publication order of these subseries aligns with their chronological timeline:

1. The Rogues of Ravensmuir: Focuses on the first generation (The Rogue, The Scoundrel, The Warrior).
2. The Jewels of Kinfairlie: Follows the next generation, including the Lammergeier family (The Beauty Bride, The Snow White Bride, The Rose Red Bride, and the novella The Ballad of Rosamunde).
3. The True Love Brides: Centers on the grandchildren of the original Ravensmuir rogues (The Renegade's Heart, The Highlander's Curse, The Frost Maiden's Kiss, The Warrior's Prize).
4. The Brides of Inverfyre: Continues the family legacy in the Scottish Highlands (The Mercenary's Bride, The Runaway Bride, The Stolen Bride).
5. Blood Brothers: A later generation fighting for love and survival (The Wolf & the Witch, The Hunter & the Heiress, The Dragon and the Damsel, The Scot & the Sorceress).

The Bride Quest Books & Other Historical Series

Not all of Delacroix's medieval romances take place in the Ravensmuir universe. The popular Bride Quest books are set in a distinct medieval realm featuring the castles of Tullymullagh and Airdfinnan, carrying a fairytale-like atmosphere. They are best read in order:

1. The Princess (1998)
2. The Damsel (1999)
3. The Heiress (1999)
4. The Countess (2000)
5. The Beauty (2001)
6. The Temptress (2002)
7. Easter at Airdfinnan (2023)
8. Christmas at Tullymullagh (2023)