Elizabeth Briggs Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Elizabeth Briggs

If you are new to Elizabeth Briggs' sizzling and emotional worlds, your starting point will largely depend on your favorite genre. Briggs was incredibly versatile, writing across contemporary rock-star romance, paranormal wolf-shifter fantasy, dark academy stories, and even young adult time-travel sci-fi. Here are the best entry points to her bibliography:

• For Paranormal Romance & Werewolf Fans: Start with Moon Touched, the first book in the highly popular Zodiac Wolves series. It features fated mates, pack politics, and a strong, determined heroine. This is widely considered her most famous and beloved series.
• For Contemporary & Geek Romance Fans: Begin with More Than Music, the first novel in the Chasing the Dream series. It follows a talented female guitarist trying to make it big and finding love along the way, perfect for readers who enjoy high-emotion contemporary romance.
• For Sci-Fi & Time-Travel Lovers: Start with Future Shock, the first book in her young adult trilogy about teens recruited by a mysterious corporation to go on a high-stakes time-travel mission.

Zodiac Wolves: The Lost Pack Series

The Zodiac Wolves series is a Top 5 Amazon bestseller and stands as Elizabeth Briggs' signature paranormal romance work. The series follows Ayla, a rejected shifter who discovers secrets about her heritage and navigates a world of fated mates, dangerous pack rivalries, and ancient magic. The books in this series tell one continuous story and should be read in order.

Zodiac Wolves Recommended Reading Order:

1. Moon Touched (2021) – Introduces Ayla, a rejected, powerless shifter in the Cancer pack, who must survive the shifting seasonal convergence.
2. Star Cursed (2021) – Ayla's journey continues as she faces the challenges of her new pack and the fated mate bond.
3. Sun Crossed (2022) – The stakes rise as pack wars threaten to tear the supernatural world apart.
4. Zodiac Aligned (2023) – The climax of Ayla's battle to secure her pack's future and protect her mates.
5. Fates Entwined / Fire Mated (2024) – The final book in the series.

Note on Fire Mated and Fates Entwined: Readers are sometimes confused by the fifth installment. The book was published under the title Fates Entwined, which is a collection of novellas and epilogues that wrap up the stories of various characters in the Zodiac Wolves universe. Fire Mated is the lead story within this collection, focusing on Stella and the Leo alpha Jordan, alongside other stories like Water Fated, Air Kissed, Earth Blessed, and the final bonus epilogue.

Her Elemental Dragons Series

For readers who love reverse harem dynamics and high-stakes dragon-shifter romance, the Her Elemental Dragons series is a thrilling ride. It follows a young woman trained to become the mate of elemental dragon guardians, only to discover a fifth, darker mate connection that could bring about the end of the world. While you can read these in publication order, reading the prequel first provides valuable context.

Her Elemental Dragons Reading Order:

• Book 0.5: Light the Fire (2018) – A prequel novella that introduces the foundational lore and history of the world. It was published third but is best read first to understand the setup.
• Book 1: Stroke the Flame (2018) – The official start of the main novel series, focusing on the fire element.
• Book 2: Kiss the Sky (2018) – Continues the heroine's journey as she bonds with the air elemental guardians.
• Book 3: Shake the Earth (2018) – The third full-length novel, heightening the stakes with the earth element.
• Book 4: Ride the Wave (2019) – The fourth novel, bringing the team closer to their ultimate battle through the water element.
• Book 5: Embrace the Dark (2020) – The final book in the series that wraps up the overall plot. Note: This book was also bundled in the complete series box sets released in 2024.

Claimed by Lucifer Series

This series is a darker paranormal romance with a Hades and Persephone twist, reimagining the ruler of Hell as a billionaire playboy who meets his fated mate. It features a complete story arc across four books that should be read in order.

Claimed by Lucifer Reading Order:

1. Demon King (2020)
2. Devilish Mate (2021)
3. Infernal God (2021)
4. Death Lord (2022)

Seraphim Academy Series

Set in a celestial school where angels and demons clash, the Seraphim Academy trilogy focuses on Olivia, a half-demon girl who must infiltrate the academy, only to find herself torn between duty, danger, and forbidden romance. This trilogy should be read in order.

Seraphim Academy Reading Order:

1. Wicked Wings (2019)
2. Sinful Things (2020)
3. Fallen Kings (2020)

Chasing the Dream Series

If you prefer contemporary romance with plenty of emotion, humor, and music, the Chasing the Dream series is the place to go. While the books are technically standalones centering on different couples within an interconnected circle of rock stars, geeks, and artists, reading them in order prevents spoilers and lets you see characters grow in the background.

Chasing the Dream Reading Order:

• Book 0.5: More Than Exes (2014) – A prequel novella that can be read first to get a taste of the series or saved for later.
• Book 1: More Than Music (2014) – Follows a female guitarist and a rock star.
• Book 2: More Than Comics (2015) – A geeky romance featuring a comic book artist.
• Book 3: More Than Fashion (2015) – Centers on a fashion designer and her love interest.
• Book 4: More Than Once (2015) – Another high-emotion contemporary romance.
• Book 5: More Than Distance (2017) – A long-distance romance that wraps up the core group's stories.

Royal Hearts Series

For readers who want a high-fantasy setting with magic, kingdoms, and arranged marriages, this duology delivers a fairy-tale-inspired escape. The books are companion novels set in the same magical realm but focusing on different heroines.

Royal Hearts Reading Order:

1. Beauty In Darkness (2019) – Follows Princess Rose as she is forced to marry a wizard king.
2. Kiss Of Snow (2020) – A companion story featuring another royal heroine dealing with duty and magic.

Future Shock Series (Young Adult Sci-Fi)

Before focusing heavily on adult paranormal romance, Briggs wrote the YA science fiction Future Shock trilogy. It follows a group of teens with unique abilities recruited to time-travel into the future, only to find themselves running for their lives when their mission goes wrong.

Future Shock Reading Order:

1. Future Shock (2016)
2. Future Threat (2017)
3. Future Lost (2018)

Standalones and Anthologies

Beyond her series, Briggs also published a contemporary standalone novel and contributed to a rock-star romance anthology:

• Hollywood Roommates (2018) – A fun, steamy standalone contemporary romance set in Los Angeles.
• Banged: Rock Stars, Bad Boys & Dirty Deeds (2015) – An anthology featuring a novella by Briggs alongside other romance authors.

What to Know Before You Start

Elizabeth Briggs was known as a hybrid author, successfully navigating both traditional publishing (with her YA sci-fi books) and self-publishing (with her paranormal and contemporary romances). Her work is characterized by high levels of spice, emotional intensity, and strong themes of female resilience, which were deeply influenced by her personal battle as a Stage IV cancer survivor. Tragically, Briggs passed away in December 2025. Her completed series stand as a testament to her creative energy, and they remain beloved by romance readers worldwide. Almost all of her series are completed, meaning readers can dive in without worrying about cliffhangers that will never be resolved.