Dianne Duvall Books in Order
See Dianne Duvall books in order, with short summaries, series guides, and starting points for Immortal Guardians, The Gifted Ones, and Aldebarian Alliance.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
23 books
Darkness Dawns
by Dianne Duvall
2011
Music professor Sarah Bingham saves a badly wounded stranger and stumbles into a hidden war between immortals and psychotic vampires. Roland Warbrook is dangerous, secretive, and impossible to ignore, especially when both enemies and desire close in.
Night Reigns
by Dianne Duvall
2011
Reckless Immortal Guardian Marcus Grayden does not want a new Second, especially not the guarded but capable Ami. Yet as danger closes in and old wounds reopen, the two form a bond neither can afford to dismiss.
Phantom Shadows
by Dianne Duvall
2012
Bastien once hunted the Immortal Guardians. Now, while Dr. Melanie Lipton races to cure the vampire virus, he must prove his loyalty and keep their growing connection from putting her directly in harm's way.
Darkness Rises
by Dianne Duvall
2013
Krysta Linz hunts vampires with blades and nerve. Meeting Immortal Guardian Etienne d'Alençon pulls her into a larger war, where fierce attraction and a resurfacing enemy put them both in the crosshairs.
In Still Darkness
by Dianne Duvall
2014
Jenna McBride keeps crossing paths with a mysterious protector she can never quite place. As Immortal Guardian Richart d'Alençon tries to shield her from vampires, secrecy and growing desire make distance impossible.
Night Unbound
by Dianne Duvall
2014
Battle-hardened Lisette d'Alençon starts dreaming of a wounded stranger, then meets him in the flesh. Zach may be accused of betrayal, but when war erupts, trusting him could change everything.
A Sorceress of His Own
by Dianne Duvall
2015
Feared warrior Lord Dillon turns to a village wisewoman when danger closes in around him. Alyssa is hiding far more than most realize, and saving him may finally force her to reveal the truth.
Phantom Embrace
by Dianne Duvall
2015
Gifted medium Yuri Sokolov has always seen spirits, but never one like Cat Seddon. As he falls for the ghost haunting his home, danger turns their impossible connection into a race against time.
Shadows Strike
by Dianne Duvall
2015
Telepath Heather Lane keeps dreaming of a brutal battle and the charming stranger beside her. When the nightmare becomes real, she and Ethan are thrown into a deadly fight that could spark far wider chaos.
Rendezvous With Yesterday
by Dianne Duvall
2016
Bounty hunter Bethany Bennett expects a quick capture in the Texas woods, not a trip to medieval England. Stranded in another century, she must trust the honorable Robert of Ravenswood to survive and find her way home.
Blade of Darkness
by Dianne Duvall
2017
Dana Pembroke can glimpse the future with a touch, and every vision tied to Aidan O'Byrne is soaked in danger. As feelings grow, the two must unravel deadly predictions before his own allies turn on him.
Awaken the Darkness
by Dianne Duvall
2018
Susan buys an old house and discovers a wounded man buried alive beneath the basement floor. Amnesiac, powerful, and hunted, Stanislav draws her into a mystery where helping him may cost her heart and her safety.
Death of Darkness
by Dianne Duvall
2019
Seth has led the Immortal Guardians for thousands of years, but a new enemy with terrifying power pushes him to the edge. Leah Somerson sees the loneliness beneath his strength and refuses to let him face the darkness alone.
Broken Dawn
by Dianne Duvall
2020
Immortal Guardian Nick Belanger has long wanted the single mother next door, but Kayla thinks he is just her charming neighbor. When danger exposes his secret life, their friendship turns into love under fire.
The Lasaran
by Dianne Duvall
2020
Alien warrior Taelon comes to Earth to rescue his missing sister and winds up captured instead. Lisa reaches him with her mind, and together they must escape brutal experiments and uncover who can be trusted.
An Immortal Guardians Companion
by Dianne Duvall
2021
This companion volume gathers deleted scenes, bonus material, short fiction, and funny character interviews from the Immortal Guardians world. It is a behind-the-scenes treat for readers who want more time with the cast.
Cliff's Descent
by Dianne Duvall
2021
Cliff has become a trusted ally of the Immortal Guardians, but the darkness inside him is getting harder to outrun. Emma offers hope, yet loving her may demand more control than this vampire can manage.
The Segonian
by Dianne Duvall
2021
Immortal Guardian Eliana joins a voyage to Lasara for the adventure of a lifetime, only to end up stranded in space. Commander Dagon rescues her, and together they face attacks, alien politics, and a bond neither can ignore.
The Akseli
by Dianne Duvall
2022
Immortal Guardian Simone heads into space to protect a group of Earth women, then survives an ambush that leaves her stranded. With the fierce Janwar and his crew, she begins a risky hunt for the missing and the guilty.
The Purveli
by Dianne Duvall
2022
Telepathic Ava has spent years hiding from a world that never understood her gift. Captured by the enemy, she forms a lifeline with fellow prisoner Jak'ri, and their shared fight to escape becomes something deeper.
Rogue Darkness
by Dianne Duvall
2023
Someone is hunting Immortal Guardians and the people closest to them. Nicole loves working beside Sean, but when their friendship tips toward more, the new threat gives them little time to hesitate.
The Renegade Akseli Cyborg
by Dianne Duvall
2024
Rachel thinks a fresh start in space will be simple, until an attack leaves her stranded and desperate. Wonick, leader of a hidden band of cyborg survivors, answers her call and opens the door to a dangerous new future.
The Rogue Akseli Cyborg
by Dianne Duvall
2024
Ready for a change, Rachel leaves Earth on a galactic journey and ends up isolated in an escape pod. The only one who hears her call is a rogue cyborg who should not exist, and both are suddenly in danger.
Where should I start?
If you want the core paranormal story: Darkness Dawns → Night Reigns → Phantom Shadows
If you want the biggest Immortal Guardians arc: Night Unbound → Awaken the Darkness → Death of Darkness → Broken Dawn
If you want medieval romance and time travel: A Sorceress of His Own → Rendezvous With Yesterday
If you want sci-fi romance in the same universe: The Lasaran → The Segonian → The Purveli → The Akseli
Author bio
Dianne Duvall writes romance for readers who like danger, humor, and couples who actually feel like teammates. Her stories move from hidden vampire wars to medieval strongholds to deep space, but they share the same heartbeat: capable people, high stakes, and the kind of found family that keeps readers coming back.
Writing was never an afterthought for her.
She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of St. Thomas, where she studied fiction writing, playwriting, and poetry. That mix still shows in her books. The plotting is brisk, the dialogue likes to crackle, and even the darker stories usually leave room for warmth and a laugh when you need one.
Her first published novel, Darkness Dawns, introduced the Immortal Guardians world in 2011. From there she kept building, with books like Night Reigns, Phantom Shadows, and Awaken the Darkness expanding the cast and the mythology. Each romance stands on its own, but the larger world keeps growing around the characters, so longtime readers get both a new couple and the pleasure of catching up with old favorites.
That shared universe is a big part of her appeal.
Duvall did not stay in one corner of romance, either. With A Sorceress of His Own and Rendezvous With Yesterday, she reached back into the past and explored the medieval side of the same universe in The Gifted Ones. Then she pushed outward with The Lasaran, The Segonian, and The Purveli, turning that world into sci-fi romance with alien alliances, rescue missions, and interstellar danger. Even with the bigger canvas, she keeps the focus on trust, loyalty, and the pull between two people under pressure.
Readers who click with her work usually mention the same things. Her heroines are smart, brave, and rarely waiting around to be rescued. Her heroes may be powerful, but they respect strength in the women they love. Add in plenty of banter, a strong supporting cast, and action scenes that never feel far from the emotional story, and you get books that are easy to tear through in a weekend.
And yes, she likes a big cast. Doctors, telepaths, warriors, ghosts, aliens, soldiers, and ordinary people with extraordinary gifts all get room on the page. One book may lean more paranormal, another more historical or science fiction, but the recurring themes stay steady: secrecy, loyalty, survival, and the relief of finally finding someone you can trust with the truth.
The recognition has followed. Duvall is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, and her books and audiobooks have picked up multiple nominations and industry honors. AudioFile Magazine chose The Segonian as one of the best audiobooks of 2021, and Audible selected Awaken the Darkness as one of its top paranormal romances of 2018.
When she is not writing, she stays active in the independent film world and seems to enjoy the creepy side of it. She has even appeared on screen, crawling out of a grave and swinging a machete, which feels very on brand for someone who writes psychotic vampires for a living. It is a small detail, but it fits: Duvall's books are serious about stakes, never too serious to have fun.
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