Where to Start with D.J. Heart
For readers diving into D.J. Heart’s bibliography of M/M erotic romance, the absolute best starting point depends on your favorite tropes. If you want classic paranormal romance mixed with high-heat werewolf and incubus lore, begin with the The Alpha's Human Series. It is a quick two-book series that showcases the author's signature style. However, if you are here for the full Omegaverse experience—complete with pack dynamics, fated mates, and intense BDSM-influenced dominance and submission—you should start with the popular Evan’s Alphas series.
Evan’s Alphas: Publication vs. Chronological Order
The Evan’s Alphas series is D.J. Heart's flagship Omegaverse world. While the books were published over a span of several years, the chronological timeline differs from the publication order due to several prequels and side-stories that establish the universe. You can read them in either order depending on your preference, but chronological order is highly recommended to understand the full world-building before diving into the main character arcs.
The Recommended Chronological Order
Reading chronologically helps you follow the lore from its earliest roots. Note that some platforms or retailers list these with decimal numbers (e.g., Book 0.5 or 0.6) to reflect their placement in the timeline.
- Noah's Alphas (2014) – Often categorized as Book 0.5, this prequel establishes the initial pack dynamics and serves as a great introduction to the world's rules.
- Claimed (2016) – This novella is set chronologically early in the timeline (frequently labeled Book 0.5) and details an early pack coupling.
- Taken (2017) – Chronologically Book 0.6, this prequel builds the immediate tension leading up to the main books.
- Omega (2015) – The official Book 1 of the series, focusing on the core alpha-omega structures of the pack.
- Evan's Alphas (2015) – Book 2, which serves as the emotional and narrative climax of the original storyline.
- Logan's Alpha (2016) – Book 3, expanding the universe further with new characters and dynamics.
The Publication Order
If you prefer to experience the series exactly as original fans did, follow the order in which the books were released:
- Noah's Alphas (2014)
- Omega (2015)
- Evan's Alphas (2015)
- Logan's Alpha (2016)
- Claimed (2016)
- Taken (2017)
The Alpha's Human Series
This series moves away from strict Omegaverse rules to explore a darker, supernatural romance. It begins with a forbidden love story between a werewolf and a human, and later expands to incorporate demonic, seductive entities.
- The Alpha's Human (2015) – Features the tension between a dominant werewolf alpha and the human who catches his eye.
- The Alpha's Incubus (2016) – Integrates incubus lore into the existing shifter universe, escalating the heat and fantasy elements.
Under the Mask and Whatever It Takes
D.J. Heart has also written smaller, multi-book series that blend romance with unique narrative hooks, ranging from masked identities to forbidden romance.
Under the Mask Series
- Under The Mask (2015) – Introduces a world of secret identities, power imbalances, and intense psychological attraction.
- Spark (2020) – Follows up the original story, diving deeper into the characters' established connection and evolving desires.
Whatever It Takes Series
- Whatever It Takes (2017) – Focuses on the extreme lengths characters will go to protect and claim their partners.
- Forbidden Love (2017) – A direct continuation or companion piece that highlights high-stakes societal or pack taboos.
Dominance, Submission, and Contemporary BDSM Series
In addition to paranormal shifters, D.J. Heart writes contemporary M/M romance centered around BDSM relationships, professional power dynamics, and domestic discipline. These series are typically shorter or published as complete collections.
- Officer Bolt Series (My Kinky Cop: Officer Bolt Trilogy) (2014) – Follows a stern law enforcement officer navigating the line between public duty and private submission.
- Officer Cain Series (Officer Cain: The Complete Series) (2016) – A complete set of stories focusing on authority figures, power exchanges, and steamy contemporary romance.
- Landon and Cole Series (His Submissive Husband: The Complete Series) (2015) – Explores the domestic side of BDSM, focusing on marriage, trust, and submission.
- Dominated by the Jock: The Complete Series (2015) – A contemporary collection focusing on athletic tropes and dominant-submissive dynamics.
- The Billionaire's Puppy Series (2014–2015) – Includes The Billionaire's New Toy (2014) and The Billionaire's Puppy - The Complete Collection (2015), capturing the classic wealthy dominant and younger submissive trope.
- Honor/Obey: The Complete Collection (2020) – A compilation of stories focused heavily on protocols, strict submission, and intense romantic bonds.
D.J. Heart’s Standalone Novels
If you aren't ready to commit to a full series, D.J. Heart has a massive catalog of standalone paranormal and contemporary romances. These books are completely self-contained, though they share the author’s trademark high-heat and emotional depth.
- Punished By The Cop (2015)
- Bound to the Alpha (2015)
- Human Omega (2015)
- Claimed by the Alpha (2015)
- My Android Alpha / Alpha Stud on Cam (2015)
- Santa's Knot (2016)
- Bound: Mason's Alphas (2016)
- The Alpha Pack (2016)
- Double Trouble (2019)
- Finding Home (2020)
- Starting Over (2020)
- Smaller Is Better (2020)
- Alpha Unleashed (2022)
- Mating Maddox (2022)
- Alpha Bait (2023)
Note that while Alpha Bait is classified as a standalone in many databases, it serves as the launching pad for the broader Alpha Bait universe (often followed by the sequel Marked). Similarly, Bound: Mason's Alphas shares thematic ties with the Evan's Alphas universe but can be enjoyed entirely on its own.
What to Know Before You Start
D.J. Heart's books are highly explicit M/M romances. They heavily feature the Omegaverse subgenre, meaning you will encounter concepts like male pregnancy (mpreg), fated mates, biological hierarchy, and knotting. Furthermore, almost all of their works feature elements of BDSM, including intense power exchanges, dominance and submission, and domestic discipline. If you enjoy highly emotional, high-heat paranormal fiction with clear dominant/submissive dynamics, D.J. Heart’s well-structured series will keep you hooked.