Elaine Barris Books in Order

Where to Start with Elaine Barris

If you are new to Elaine Barris's steamy paranormal romance worlds, the best place to begin depends on what type of supernatural connection you prefer. For a classic, intense vampire romance that spans multiple interconnected books, start with her debut series, Master for Tonight. If you want a mix of dark humor, sizzling chemistry, and a more modern vampire dynamic, Flames of Vampire Passion (beginning with Zane) is the perfect introduction. For readers who enjoy wider, collaborative shifter and vampire universes where books can be read as standalones, diving into her contributions to the A Vampire's Thirst or A Wolf’s Hunger series is highly recommended.

Flames of Vampire Passion Series

This series is one of Barris's most popular creations, focusing on the intense, fiery relationship between the vampire Zane and the human author London. It is best read in publication order to follow their character development and the overarching supernatural conflicts.

• Zane (2015) - Introduces Zane and London, establishing their sizzling connection and the dangers surrounding them.
• The Decrees (2016) - Escalates the stakes as ancient vampire laws and decrees threaten to tear the couple apart.
• The Inferno (2017) - Sizzling chemistry and external threats push Zane and London to their absolute limits.
• The Reckoning (2018) - The dramatic conclusion to Zane and London's primary character arc, resolving long-standing conflicts.

Master for Tonight Series

This is where Elaine Barris's publishing career began in 2013. The trilogy follows the vampire master Julian Montfort and his intense, forbidden attraction to Kate Collins, while dealing with Julian's possessive and dangerous creator, Evangeline.

• Master for Tonight (2013) - Julian meets Kate during a feeding, sparking an obsessive, passionate connection.
• Master For Tonight II (2014) - The direct sequel focusing on the fallout of their relationship and the rising supernatural threats.
• Evangeline (2015) - A companion novel that delves deeper into the lore and the perspective of Julian's creator, Evangeline.

Hailstorm Chronicles

This series moves away from vampires to focus on intense storm-themed shifter romances. Read these books in order to appreciate the progression of the pack dynamics and local conflicts.

• Hailstorm Chronicles (2021) - Also known under the title Deluge, this book sets up the dark, atmospheric shifter setting.
• Tempest (2021) - A fast-paced sequel that raises the romantic and physical stakes for the pack.
• Fury (2022) - The third installment, resolving the primary threats facing the characters.

Tulsa Immortals (Collaborative Universe)

The Tulsa Immortals is a multi-author shared universe originally created by Audra Hart. Elaine Barris's primary direct contribution is Devlin's Desire. The books are interconnected but focus on different couples, meaning you can jump directly to Elaine's book, though reading in order helps you understand the broader setting.

1. Cajun Queen & Joker (2017)
2. Gin and Wrath (2017)
3. Leo's Salvation (2017)
4. Darkheart's Valentine (2017)
5. Coyote's River (2017)
6. Devlin's Desire (2017) - Elaine Barris's entry, featuring signature steam, humor, and paranormal action.
7. Twist of Time (2018)
8. Thorn in Her Side (2018)

A Vampire's Thirst (Shared World)

This massive multi-author paranormal romance series focuses on vampires undergoing a primal, overwhelming biological mating pull. Elaine Barris has contributed several key standalones to this universe, with Remi being her most famous and highly-rated title on Goodreads.

1. Victor (2017)
2. Grey (2017)
3. Remi (2018) - Elaine Barris's breakout hit in the shared world, following a vampire overwhelmed by the 'Thirst'.
4. Adrian (2018)
5. Alaric (2018)
6. Flint (2018)
7. Hunter (2018)
8. Quinn (2018)
9. Nikolai (2018)
10. Gunner (2018) - Another direct contribution by Elaine Barris.
11. Ivan (2018)
12. Markus (2018)
13. A Deadly Masquerade (2018)
14. Treachery & Danger (2019)
15. A Lethal Masquerade (2019) - Elaine Barris's action-packed, masquerade-themed addition.

A Wolf’s Hunger (Shared World)

Similar to A Vampire's Thirst, this multi-author series features standalone shifter romances centered around the concept of fated mates. Elaine Barris's contribution is Brick, which follows the Alpha of the Cross Plains Pack.

1. Rafe (2017)
2. Kade (2017)
3. Marrok (2017)
4. Ax (2017)
5. Zohar (2017)
6. Saint (2017)
7. Mako (2017)
8. Sheba (2017)
9. Kendall (2017)
10. Holt (2017)
11. Brick (2017) - Elaine Barris's novel, following the Alpha as he seeks to destroy a threat and finds his mate.
12. Tatum (2017)
13. Shade (2017)
14. Damian (2018)
15. Malcolm (2019)
16. Dax (2019)

What to Know Before You Start

Elaine Barris writes with a high level of heat, graphic intimacy, and adult themes, so reader discretion is advised if you prefer sweet romance. While her core series (Master for Tonight and Flames of Vampire Passion) require reading in order due to continuing storylines, her contributions to shared worlds like Tulsa Immortals, A Vampire's Thirst, and A Wolf's Hunger function perfectly as standalones. You can safely pick up Remi or Brick without having read the books written by other authors in those series.