Where to Begin: The Recommended Starting Points
With dozens of novels spanning gritty romantic suspense, motorcycle clubs, and haunted house mysteries, diving into Elizabeth N. Harris's bibliography can feel like riding into a storm. To get the best experience, your starting point depends entirely on which genre you want to explore first:
- For Biker Romance & Romantic Suspense: Start with Rage of the Phoenix (2019). This is the novel that launched the massive "Rage World" and introduces the core dynamics, club hierarchy, and intense emotional stakes that define her MC books.
- For Paranormal Romance: Start with Oakwood Manor (2020), the opening book of her Love Beyond Death series. It introduces Sabine and a centuries-old ghost in a atmospheric gothic setting that is perfect for readers who prefer haunts over Harley-Davidsons.
The Interconnected 'Rage' Universe
The vast majority of Elizabeth N. Harris’s books are set in a single, massive shared universe commonly referred to as the Rage World. This universe includes several interconnected series: Rage MC, Rage MC: The Prospects, Washingtons, and Hellfire MC. Because characters cross over frequently, major events in one series affect the others, and club hierarchies shift over time, reading them in a specific sequence is highly recommended.
The Timeline-Based Chronological Order
Unlike many authors whose chronological orders are fan-made, Harris provides an official internal timeline. The years and months listed in this order represent when the stories take place in-universe, rather than when they were published. Reading chronologically is the best way to avoid spoilers regarding club leadership shifts, marriages, and character alliances.
- Rage of the Phoenix (Set in May 2014)
- The Hunters Rage (Set in September 2014)
- The Rage of Reading (Set in March 2015)
- The Crafting of Rage (Set in July 2015)
- Rage's Terror (Set in October 2015)
- The Protection of Rage (Set in November 2015)
- Love's Rage (Set in February 2016)
- The Hope of Rage (Set in March 2016)
- First Rage (Set in May 2016)
- Rage's Heat (Set in July 2016)
- The Innocence of Rage (Set in October 2016)
- The Sweetness of Rage (Set in April 2017)
- James (Washingtons Book 1 – Set in June 2017)
- Jaime (Washingtons Book 2 – Set in August 2017)
- The Range of Rage (Set in February 2018)
- Frankie (Washingtons Book 3 – Set in February 2018)
- Adam (Washingtons Book 4 – Set in May 2018)
- Rage's Model (Set in May 2018)
- The Rage of Angels (Set in August 2018)
- The Hell of Christmas Rage (Set in November 2018)
- The History of Rage (Set in January 2019)
- Chance's Hell (Hellfire MC Book 1 – Set in April 2019)
- The Savagery of Hell (Hellfire MC Book 2 – Set in October 2019)
- The Scream of Hell (Hellfire MC Book 3 – Set in December 2019)
- Justice of Hell (Hellfire MC Book 4 – Set in February 2020)
- The Wild Side of Hell (Hellfire MC Book 6 – Set in June 2020)
- The Horror of Hell (Hellfire MC Book 5 – Set in August 2020)
- Calamity (Rage MC: The Prospects Book 1 – Set in 2020)
- Klutz (Rage MC: The Prospects Book 2 – Set in 2020)
- A Renewed Rage (Set in 2020, concurrent with Klutz)
- Cowboy (Rage MC: The Prospects Book 3 – Set in September 2020)
- Hell's Vengeance (Hellfire MC Book 7 – Set in October 2020)
- Rage's Legacy (Set in November 2020)
- Wild (Rage MC: The Prospects Book 4 – Set in March 2021)
- The Speakeasy of Hell (Hellfire MC Book 8 – Set in May 2021)
- A 4th Full of Rage (Set in July 2021)
- Gauntlet (Rage MC: The Prospects Book 5 – Set in July 2021)
- Escape from Rage (Set in October 2021)
- The Tribute of Hell (Hellfire MC Book 9 – Set in November 2021)
- Rage's Bounty (Set in March 2022)
- Grey's Rage (Set in March 2022)
- Rage's Redemption (Set in April 2022)
- Savage (Rage MC: The Prospects Book 6 – Set in June 2022)
- A Raging Merry Christmas (Set in December 2022)
Breakdown of Individual Series
Rage MC & Spinoffs
The core Rage MC series centers on the brothers of the Rage Motorcycle Club, who navigate external threats, internal dramas, and the fierce, protective love they feel for the women who enter their orbits. The spinoff series, Rage MC: The Prospects, shifts the focus to the younger recruits trying to earn their patches while dealing with their own complicated romantic lives. These books have a slightly lighter, more humorous tone but maintain the high stakes of the parent series.
Hellfire MC
The Hellfire MC series takes place in the same universe but focuses on a different club. While they are allies of the Rage MC, the Hellfire club has its own distinct flavor and challenges. The series begins with Chance's Hell, following a club member whose dark past and current duties clash with a chance at true love. It is best read after finishing The History of Rage, as the transition between the two clubs feels most natural at this point in the timeline.
The Washingtons
Unlike the MC series, the Washingtons books follow a family rather than a motorcycle club. However, because they are deeply connected to the Rage MC members, their stories (James, Jaime, Frankie, and Adam) are woven directly into the middle of the chronological timeline. They offer a refreshing change of pace while keeping the overarching romantic suspense alive.
Royal Bastards MC - Camden, ME Chapter
Harris also contributes to the massive, multi-author Royal Bastards MC shared universe. Her focus is on the Camden, Maine chapter, beginning with Warden (2024). This series follows Warden, the chapter president, as he protects his club, deals with family betrayal, and confronts a rekindled romance with a woman from his past. While it features the classic Harris blend of biker drama and romance, it can be read independently from the primary Rage MC timeline.
The Love Beyond Death Universe
If you prefer paranormal romance over motorcycle club drama, Harris’s Love Beyond Death books offer a completely different experience. Rather than gritty streets, these books are set in haunted estates, old manors, and supernatural inns.
Love Beyond Death (Manors & Estates)
This series focuses on mortals who inherit or move into historic, dilapidated properties, only to discover they are haunted by spirits who met untimely, tragic ends. The romance develops as the living and the dead work together to solve historical murders and find peace. The books should be read in publication order:
- Oakwood Manor (2020)
- Courtenay House (2020)
- Waverley Hall (2021)
- Corelle Abbey (2021)
- Eléonore Castle (2021)
- DeLacy Park (2022)
Love Beyond Death - The Inns
A direct subseries to the main ghost stories, The Inns centers around supernatural establishments and the Norton family members who are magically bound to protect them. These books follow a similar structure but place a heavier emphasis on family legacy, ancient curses, and protecting the properties from dark, external entities. Read them in the following order:
- The Jekyll and Hyde (2022)
- The Black Cat (2023)
- The Green Man (2023)
- The White Witch (2024)
What to Know Before You Start
Elizabeth N. Harris’s writing style is defined by heavy emotional suspense, tight-knit found families, and protective alpha leads. Her books frequently deal with dark themes, including characters fleeing past abuse, betrayal, and violence, making the redemption and safety they find within their communities a major focal point. Additionally, Harris has a well-known love for Halloween and gothic aesthetics, which regularly influences the atmospheric details of both her MC and paranormal series.