Elisabeth Naughton Books in Order
Browse all Elisabeth Naughton books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and where to start with her romantic suspense and paranormal romance.
Last updated: July 2, 2026
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Publication Order
43 books
Stolen Fury
by Elisabeth Naughton
2008
Archaeologist Lisa Maxwell is seduced, robbed, and left chasing both a priceless Greek relief and the thief who took it. Partnering with Rafe Sullivan is dangerous, but so is trying to survive without him.
Stolen Heat
by Elisabeth Naughton
2009
Antiquities dealer Peter Kauffman thought Egyptologist Katherine Meyer died years ago after their love affair exploded. Her sudden return forces them to face old lies, fresh danger, and a killer bent on revenge.
Stolen Seduction
by Elisabeth Naughton
2009
Cop Hailey Roarke is swept into a deadly inheritance puzzle after deaths in her family leave her under suspicion. Detective Shane Maxwell joins the hunt, but trusting each other may be the hardest part.
Entwined
by Elisabeth Naughton
2010
Feared warrior Zander tries to ignore the physician he once believed was his soul mate. But with daemons breaking into the human realm, he can no longer pretend Callia is not his greatest weakness.
Marked
by Elisabeth Naughton
2010
Guardian leader Theron believes Casey must die to save his people, until the pull between them changes everything. As war closes in, duty and desire demand an impossible sacrifice.
Bodyguards in Bed
by Elisabeth Naughton
2011
This anthology leans into the oldest bodyguard fantasy, professional protectors who get far too close to the people they are supposed to keep safe. Danger, chemistry, and broken rules do the rest.
Tempted
by Elisabeth Naughton
2011
Demetrius has spent his life keeping princess Isadora at a distance for her own good. When she is kidnapped, he has to face both the darkness inside himself and how much she truly means to him.
Wait for Me
by Elisabeth Naughton
2011
After an accident steals Kate Alexander's memory, a hidden photo points her toward a child she never knew and a past that feels wrong. Her search leads to Ryan, the husband who thought he'd lost her forever.
Bound to Seduction
by Elisabeth Naughton
2012
Djinn prince Tariq is sentenced to grant wishes through the powerful Firebrand opal, no matter the cost to himself. When Mira Dawson summons him, temptation becomes a trap for them both.
Enraptured
by Elisabeth Naughton
2012
Orpheus wants a powerful medallion, not an alliance with the seductive Siren sent to destroy him. But as secrets from the past surface, their partnership becomes as dangerous as their attraction.
Enslaved
by Elisabeth Naughton
2012
Scarred by imprisonment and dark whispers he cannot shut out, Gryphon is close to losing himself. Maelea is the only person who steadies him, but wanting her may be the one temptation he cannot survive.
Slave to Passion
by Elisabeth Naughton
2012
Broken fighter Nasir has forgotten hope until Kavin enters his cell and needs him to survive. Their bargain begins in fear and seduction, but it could end in freedom or ruin.
Bound
by Elisabeth Naughton
2013
Titus is cursed with a gift his fellow guardians want to exploit, and he hates every second of it. When mysterious Natasa draws him into danger and desire, he must choose between duty and obsession.
First Exposure
by Elisabeth Naughton
2013
An Aegis Security case brings danger and instant attraction together from the first moment. As the mission tightens around the couple, first impressions are quickly replaced by hard choices and real risk.
Possessed By Desire
by Elisabeth Naughton
2013
Ashur has learned how to survive as an obedient pleasure slave, even if it costs pieces of himself. Revenge is within reach, but desire and divided loyalties could destroy his plan first.
Stolen Chances
by Elisabeth Naughton
2013
Archaeologist Maren Hudson and salvage expert Thad Leighton reunite on a Mexican dig shaped by old loss and unfinished feelings. Then Maren's secret and Thad's hunger for revenge threaten their fragile second chance.
Extreme Measures
by Elisabeth Naughton
2014
CIA operative Eve Wolfe wakes up framed as a traitor and in the custody of her ex, Aegis operative Zane Archer. To stop a bigger attack, they have to sort truth from betrayal fast.
Hold on to Me
by Elisabeth Naughton
2014
Mitch Mathews is ready to believe in forever after one night with lawyer Simone Conners. But just as she starts to trust him, the past she has been hiding threatens both their future and their lives.
Sinful Surrender
by Elisabeth Naughton
2014
An Aegis Security assignment turns intensely personal when danger and attraction collide. What starts as protection becomes a risky surrender, especially when the people involved stop following the rules.
Twisted
by Elisabeth Naughton
2014
Imprisoned and tortured by his enemies, Nick clings to the one woman helping him survive. But as his powers grow and the pull toward darkness deepens, even love may not be enough to save him.
Crosswinds
by Elisabeth Naughton
2015
In Storm, Texas, old tensions shift and fresh complications blow in after the hurricane. Elisabeth Naughton's episode mixes romance, secrets, and another cliffhanger in the town's messy shared story.
Fatal Pursuit
by Elisabeth Naughton
2015
Marley Addison heads to Colombia after learning the lover she thought died years ago may still be alive. Her rescue mission with Aegis CEO Jake Ryder quickly turns into a deadly fight for survival.
Lethal Consequences
by Elisabeth Naughton
2015
Olivia Wolfe flies to Barcelona to surprise Aegis operative Landon Miller and lands in the middle of a terrorist plot. To survive, she has to trust the man who already broke her heart once.
Ravaged
by Elisabeth Naughton
2015
Believed dead by his fellow guardians, Ari lives for revenge until he kidnaps the wrong woman. Their collision forces him out of the shadows and tests whether anything human is left in him.
Awakened
by Elisabeth Naughton
2016
Damon has spent twenty-five years as a slave with no memory of who he was. When he meets Elysia, their instant connection sparks hope, but the truth behind his past could doom them both.
Blinding Rain
by Elisabeth Naughton
2016
In Storm, Texas, pressure keeps building as secrets, loyalties, and romance collide. Elisabeth Naughton's episode pushes the serial forward with another sharp turn in the town's tangled drama.
Melt For Me
by Elisabeth Naughton
2016
Holly, North Carolina, pub owner Ella McKinley wants nothing to do with Christmas or rock star Tate Kendrick. But when old feelings thaw and trouble follows him into town, she has to decide whether to trust him.
Repressed
by Elisabeth Naughton
2016
High school teacher Samantha Parker returns to Hidden Falls still haunted by her brother's murder. Working with psychologist Ethan McClane forces buried memories to the surface and puts them in a killer's path.
Unchained
by Elisabeth Naughton
2016
Freed from centuries of torment, Prometheus wants no part of a new war. Then a desperate young woman asks for help, and her hidden secret drags him back toward a fight that could reshape the world.
Gone
by Elisabeth Naughton
2017
A little girl who resembles Alec and Raegan McClane's missing daughter reopens the wound that destroyed their marriage. Their search for answers brings them back together and into even darker danger.
Hunted
by Elisabeth Naughton
2017
A deadly immortal hunter is forced to choose between duty to the gods and the woman who upends his mission. One act of defiance could turn him from predator into prey.
Breathless Escape
by Elisabeth Naughton
2018
Lauren is pulled into a fast-moving Aegis Security crisis where trust is thin and danger keeps closing in. The closer she gets to the man protecting her, the harder it is to separate survival from desire.
Deceived/The Fall
by Elisabeth Naughton
2018
After peeking behind Luc's locked doors, Natalie wakes up trapped in the very world she feared. Desire still burns between them, but escape may be the only way to save herself.
Forbidden / The Secret
by Elisabeth Naughton
2018
Natalie goes looking for answers after a friend's murder and ends up drawn to powerful, secretive Luc. Attraction pulls her deeper into a world of locked doors, dangerous loyalties, and truths she may not survive.
Protected
by Elisabeth Naughton
2018
Fresh off a divorce, designer Kelsey McClane returns to Portland just as threats and explosions close in. Security pro Hunter O'Donnell is supposed to protect her, but the deeper he digs, the messier the truth gets.
Undone / The Betrayal
by Elisabeth Naughton
2018
Natalie has chosen Luc, yet the shadows around him are only getting darker. As outside forces move against them, their bond is tested by danger, secrets, and the cost of staying together.
Unspeakable
by Elisabeth Naughton
2018
Legal investigator Harper Blake takes on the defense of brooding Rusty McClane after a missing girl case puts him under suspicion. The closer she gets to him, the more dangerous the underworld around them becomes.
Ensnared
by Elisabeth Naughton
2019
Dream weaver Ryder is ordered to deceive Zakara, a guardian's daughter who should be easy prey. Instead he finds himself trapped in her nightmare world, fighting for both their souls.
The Choice
by Elisabeth Naughton
2020
Luc and Natalie reach the point where love, loyalty, and survival can no longer be separated. With the truth closing in and enemies pressing hard, they have to make the choice that will define what comes next.
The Price
by Elisabeth Naughton
2020
Natalie has chosen Luc, but that choice makes them both bigger targets. As danger shifts from her to him, love alone may not be enough to keep the House of Sin from swallowing them whole.
The Vow
by Elisabeth Naughton
2020
Natalie is still pulled toward Luc, but love is hard to trust when he keeps locking her out. As enemies circle and old secrets refuse to stay buried, she has to decide how much darkness she can live with.
Wait For You
by Elisabeth Naughton
2020
This prequel follows Ryan Harrison and Annie Mathews before tragedy rewrites their future. With graduation near and a new job waiting, Ryan has to find out whether Annie is ready to choose the life he wants with her.
Wicked
by Elisabeth Naughton
2021
Cursed prince Zagreus is convinced Talisa is the woman he has loved across countless lives, even though she remembers nothing. As old enemies close in, he risks war itself to keep her from slipping away again.
Where should I start?
If you want emotional second-chance suspense: Wait for Me → Hold on to Me → Melt For Me
If you want twisty romantic thrillers: Repressed → Gone → Protected → Unspeakable
If you want mythic paranormal romance: Marked → Entwined → Tempted → Enraptured
If you want treasure-hunt adventure: Stolen Fury → Stolen Heat → Stolen Seduction → Stolen Chances
If you want a darker, sexier thriller arc: Forbidden / The Secret → Deceived/The Fall → Undone / The Betrayal
Author bio
Elisabeth Naughton came to fiction after spending years teaching middle school science. She has said she was never the kid who always knew she wanted to be a writer, which makes her path into books feel a little more grounded and a lot more relatable. She was a big reader, though, and once she started building stories of her own, she stuck with it.
Writing was not the childhood plan.
One of the sparks came from a gift from her husband, a copy of Scarlett, the sequel to Gone with the Wind. She tore through the book and started imagining what it might be like to write one herself. The real turning point came later, after the birth of her second child, when she took leave from teaching to stay home. In the middle of that life change, she started a manuscript in secret, working during naps and at night, and discovered she wanted much more than a hobby.
It did not happen overnight. She has been open about the long stretch of learning, revising, and rejection before publication. That stubborn streak helped. So did the fact that she genuinely seemed to love the work, not just the idea of it. By the time her books started reaching readers, she had already put in the less glamorous part, the drafts, the false starts, and the persistence.
A lot of her fiction lives where romance and danger meet. Readers who pick up Wait for Me get an emotional second-chance story wrapped around loss, memory, and suspense. Repressed shows another side of her work, a tight romantic thriller with a small-town murder at its center, and it went on to win the 2017 RITA Award for best romantic suspense. Then there is Marked, which opens her Eternal Guardians series and shifts into Greek-myth-inspired paranormal romance, with immortal warriors, fated bonds, and high stakes.
She likes range.
That range is part of why her backlist feels easy to browse. If you want treasure hunts and globe-trotting adventure, there is Stolen Fury. If you want dark family secrets and a more dangerous, sensual edge, there is Forbidden. If you want mythology, cursed heroes, and a bigger fantasy arc, the Eternal Guardians books are the place to go. Across genres, the common thread is pace. Her stories move, and they usually put people with messy histories under serious pressure.
She has written romantic suspense, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance, and her books have been translated into multiple languages. Over the years her work has also picked up several major award nominations, including three RITA nominations. That career mix fits the way she talks about storytelling, less as a brand exercise and more as following the kind of story that grabs her and will not let go.
What readers tend to come back for is the blend. Naughton likes emotional fallout, buried secrets, dangerous jobs, and characters who have to earn their way back to each other. Even in the fantasy books, the relationships stay close to the center. In the suspense novels, the romance does not feel pasted on. It is part of the pressure cooker.
These days she writes full time from western Oregon, where she lives with her husband and three children. She has also shared a few of the small home-life details that make author bios feel human, wrangling cats, chasing a rambunctious Dalmatian, and trying to balance real life with fictional chaos. It sounds like a pretty good setup for someone who once started writing just to keep her brain busy.
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