The Two Elizabeth Knoxes: A Crucial Distinction
Before you begin downloading books, it is vital to clear up a common source of confusion in online bookstore catalogs. There are two prominent authors writing under the name Elizabeth Knox:
- Elizabeth Knox (USA): The author of the romantic suspense, motorcycle club (MC), and mafia romance novels detailed in this guide. She began publishing in 2017 with her debut novel Reign.
- Elizabeth Knox (New Zealand): An award-winning literary, fantasy, and speculative fiction novelist known for works like The Vintner's Luck and The Absolute Book.
Some automated book databases mistakenly list the New Zealand author's fantasy epic The Absolute Book under the American romance author's standalones. If you are looking for gritty romance, make sure you are purchasing the correct author's work!
Where to Start Reading Elizabeth Knox
Given the interconnected nature of her books, choosing a starting point can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there are two primary entry points recommended for new readers:
Option 1: Skulls Renegade MC (The Debut Route)
To see where Knox's career began, start with Reign, the first book in the Skulls Renegade MC series. While there is a prequel novella titled Revival (numbered 0.5), it is best read after you have experienced the main story arc of the club. Starting here introduces you to her raw, cinematic writing style and her signature blend of high-stakes danger and emotional romance.
Option 2: Reapers Rejects MC (The Fan-Favorite Route)
For many readers, the ultimate gateway into Knox's writing is the Reapers Rejects MC series (often simply called the Reapers MC series), starting with Blackjack. This is her most expansive universe, spanning over twenty main books and spinning off into multiple subseries and generational stories. It is perfect if you want to immerse yourself in a massive, sprawling biker family.
The Reapers Rejects MC Universe
The Reapers Rejects MC is the cornerstone of Knox's bibliography. To get the best experience, you should read the main series in publication order, followed by its origin prequels and next-generation sequels.
1. Reapers Rejects MC (Main Series)
This series follows the core members of the Reapers motorcycle club. The books are heavily interconnected, with characters frequently crossing over:
- Blackjack (2017)
- Here Kitty, Kitty (2018)
- Booger (2019)
- Widow (2019)
- Kade (2019)
- Hawk (2019)
- Bull (2019)
- Cobra (2020)
- Mouser (2020)
- Dixon (2020)
- Zane (2020)
- Amara (2020)
- Chaz (2020)
- Grim (2020)
- Frost (2020)
- Zorro (2020)
- Axel (2021)
- Hammer (2021)
- Razor (2022)
- Python (2022)
2. Reapers Rejects MC: Origin Stories
These books act as prequels that explore the backstory of the older generation of club members. While they take place chronologically earlier, they are best read after you are familiar with the main series to appreciate the history of the characters:
- Fist (2022)
- Boone (2023)
- Cracker (2023)
- Bear (2023)
- Ghost (2023)
3. Reapers MC: Second Generation (Montana Chapter)
Following the events of the original Reapers, this sequel series focuses on the children of the original characters as they navigate their own loyalty, love, and club conflicts:
- Sydney's Battle (2021)
- Ripper's Redemption (2021)
- Bama's Babe (2024)
- Poison's Promise (2024)
- Turmoil's Target (2024)
- Doc's Decision (2024)
- Siren's Salvation (2024)
- Jolt's Vengeance (2024)
- Boulder's Weight (2025)
- Brick's Retribution (2025)
Other Major Biker MC Series
In addition to the Reapers, Knox has written several other standalone motorcycle club series that take place in the same dark, gritty romantic suspense world:
Skulls Renegade MC
An 11-book series featuring outlaw biker romances filled with secrets and redemptions. Start with Reign, but don't miss the prequel Revival:
- Reign (2017)
- Redemption (2017)
- Revenge (2017)
- Relentless (2018)
- Reckoning (2018)
- Reclaimed (2019)
- Reckless (2019)
- Regret (2019)
- Reclusive (2019)
- Retribution (2019)
- Revival (Prequel, 2019)
Iron Vex MC
A sprawling 15-book series centered on the Iron Vex motorcycle club. Read them in order starting with Enraged:
- Enraged (2019)
- Bossed Up (2020)
- Vex's Temptation (2020)
- Venom's Secret (2021)
- Finley's Adoration (2021)
- Omen's Sign (2021)
- Nikki's Nemesis (2021)
- Devi's Demon (2022)
- Haunting Hoodrat (2022)
- Muffler's Mayhem (2022)
- Reno's Rebel (2022)
- Flaming Iris (2023)
- Faith's Fortune (2023)
- Abyss' Armor (2023)
- Mug's Embrace (2023)
Satan's Raiders MC
An 8-book series focusing on the Satan's Raiders club:
- Inc's Regret (2020)
- Ops' Obsession (2022)
- Armor's Mistake (2022)
- Fury's Torment (2022)
- Breaker's Vow (2023)
- Sarge's Downfall (2023)
- Killer's Conviction (2023)
- Brick's Suffering (2023)
Collaborative Mafia & Crime Family Series
Elizabeth Knox is a prolific collaborator, frequently co-authoring dark mafia romance series with other popular romance novelists. These series are highly recommended for fans of crime family sagas:
- The Clans (with Iris Sweetwater): A 13-book Irish mob series that begins with Promised (2017) and ends with Demise (2020).
- DeLancy Crime Family (with E.C. Land): A 7-book series starting with Degrade (2021) and ending with Delusion (2022).
- O'Dea Crime Family (with Emily Sharp): A 7-book dark mafia series starting with Callous King (2021) and ending with Wicked King (2022).
- Umarova Crime Family (with Ivy Black): A 6-book series focusing on Bratva romance, starting with Broken (2023) and ending with Wounded Angel (2023).
- Mafia Heirs Gallaghers (with Raven Scott): A 5-book series starting with Keenan's Kingdom (2022).
- Sons of God (with London Kingsley and JH Wolfe): A 6-book contemporary dark erotic romance series starting with Erotic (2022).
- Stonewall Dynasty (with E.C. Land): A quick 2-book family saga containing Dex's Devotion (2021) and Ember's Salvation (2022).
- Sin City Fets (with Linny Lawless): A duology comprising Switched (2018) and Surrender (2020).
Shared Worlds & Standalones
Knox contributed to K. Bromberg's collaborative Driven World project. While the Driven World lists dozens of books by various writers, Elizabeth Knox wrote the novella Consumed (2020). You do not need to read the other Driven World books to enjoy her contribution, though they share the same universe.
Her standalone romance releases include Filthy Valentine (2021), which serves as a prequel to the Dungeon Demons MC series, and Duty (2021).