Emma Holly Books in Order
Explore Emma Holly books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and easy starting points for her paranormal, historical, and contemporary romances.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
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Publication Order
52 books
Catching Midnight
by Emma Holly
1998
Cast out during the plague years, young Gillian is remade as one of the upyr, an immortal shape-shifter. Her hunger for human life leads her into dangerous romance and the larger politics of her new kind.
Cooking up a Storm
by Emma Holly
1998
A food-focused contemporary romance where the kitchen gets almost as hot as the bedroom. Holly mixes appetite, ambition, and tangled attraction into a playful early erotic novel.
Menage
by Emma Holly
1998
Emma Holly's debut dives straight into the complications of wanting more than a conventional couple can hold. It is an intimate, high-heat story about jealousy, trust, and building a relationship outside the usual rules.
Velvet Glove
by Emma Holly
1998
Power, temptation, and restraint drive this sleek early romance. Beneath the polished surface, Holly builds a charged relationship where emotional control matters just as much as physical desire.
In the Flesh
by Emma Holly
2000
This contemporary erotic romance follows a woman learning what she wants when fantasy finally becomes real. Holly balances explicit heat with the messier questions of trust, honesty, and how desire changes people.
Beyond Innocence
by Emma Holly
2001
After her father's death, Florence Fairleigh comes to London searching for security. Instead she is drawn into a family crisis, a rushed betrothal, and a dangerous attraction between two brothers.
Beyond Seduction
by Emma Holly
2002
To scare off an overly respectable suitor, Merry Vance agrees to pose nude for notorious artist Nicolas Craven. The plan is clever, but the chemistry in his studio is hotter and riskier than she imagined.
Hunting Midnight
by Emma Holly
2003
Betrayed by his longtime lover, the leader of a pack of shapeshifting immortals leaves the Scottish forest in fury. Beyond its borders he finds danger, grief, and an unexpected merchant's daughter in desperate need.
Personal Assets
by Emma Holly
2004
The owner of a notorious Paris boutique opens a new Manhattan branch with her best friend, giving both women room to chase bigger ambitions and wilder desires. Fashion, friendship, and erotic experimentation drive the story.
Strange Attractions
by Emma Holly
2004
A young woman falls under the spell of a reclusive professor whose lessons are anything but ordinary. Erotic awakening and emotional risk twist together as fascination deepens into something harder to resist.
The Demon's Daughter
by Emma Holly
2004
Inspector Adrian Philips is part demon, part human, and mistrusted by both worlds. When he meets fellow outsider Roxanne, their fierce attraction collides with the political tensions keeping humans and demons barely at peace.
Top of Her Game
by Emma Holly
2004
A capable heroine discovers that being in control professionally does not make the heart any simpler. This early Emma Holly story mixes ambition, sexual confidence, and the complications of getting what you thought you wanted.
Courting Midnight
by Emma Holly
2005
In Regency England, ancient upyr Lucius White takes on a mortal identity and rediscovers human longing. His target is spirited Theodora Becket, a woman far too alive to leave him unchanged.
The Countess's Pleasure
by Emma Holly
2005
A lonely widowed countess meets a captivating demon in the desert world of Bhamjran, and what begins as purchased pleasure turns into something riskier. This novella is a rich, steamy stop in the Demon World series.
All U Can Eat
by Emma Holly
2006
Frankie Smith lands under suspicion for murder and ends up tangled with sexy police chief Jack West. As they chase the truth through a twisting investigation, desire becomes impossible to keep at arm's length.
Midnight Desire
by Emma Holly
2006
A handy entry point into Holly's upyr world, this volume gathers Catching Midnight with the related novella Luisa's Desire. Expect shapeshifting vampires, dangerous hunger, and romance with a darker historical edge.
Prince of Ice
by Emma Holly
2006
A human courtesan becomes the flesh-and-blood property of a demon prince, and the bond between them burns hot enough to threaten reason. Love, obsession, and danger are tangled from the start.
Demon's Delight
by Emma Holly
2007
This paranormal anthology includes Emma Holly's Demon World novella about a scientist and the irresistible male she once experimented on. It's a good shorter side trip for readers who want more of that universe.
Fairyville
by Emma Holly
2007
Medium Zoe Clare can talk to the dead with no trouble at all. Telling Fairyville's most eligible bachelor Magnus how she feels is much harder, until jealousy and an old flame shake things loose.
Heat of the Night
by Emma Holly
2007
This two-in-one volume pairs Hunting Midnight with the sequel novella The Night Owl. Together they expand Holly's upyr world with betrayal, dangerous mates, and paranormal romance on both sides of the Atlantic.
Queen of All She Surveys
by Angela Knight
2007
In the Demon World, a powerful queen risks everything when she falls for the handsome son of her worst enemy. Desire and politics make a dangerous match in this shorter paranormal romance.
Demon's Fire
by Emma Holly
2008
Beth escapes the routine life planned for her by joining an archaeological dig in the desert city of Bhamjran. There she discovers forbidden appetites, old secrets, and demons who want far more than conversation.
Breaking Midnight
by Emma Holly
2009
Edmund Fitz Clare is kidnapped by rivals who want to use his power for their own ends. Only Estelle's love, and the strength of their bond, may be enough to save him.
Kissing Midnight
by Emma Holly
2009
Estelle has loved Edmund Fitz Clare for years, even though he is her best friend's father and hides a dangerous secret. As vampire war approaches, their long-simmering bond finally has to face the light.
Saving Midnight
by Emma Holly
2009
Graham Fitz Clare became a vampire to save his adoptive father, but the danger is far from over. With enemies gathering power, the whole family may have to risk everything to stop them.
Angel at Dawn
by Emma Holly
2010
Christian and Grace's hard-won connection is tested when the fallout from his past catches up with them. This follow-up pushes their upyr romance deeper into danger, obsession, and difficult choices.
Devil at Midnight
by Emma Holly
2010
Mercenary captain Christian Durand has spent years outrunning the darkness in his past. When love and danger converge, old enemies and buried secrets turn his newest bond into a fight for survival.
Date Night
by Emma Holly
2011
A playful companion to Hidden Depths, this short story gives Olivia and her lovers one more magical, extra-steamy outing. Fantasy, affection, and a bit of mischief carry the night along.
Hidden Depths
by Emma Holly
2011
James and Olivia think they know exactly how adventurous their marriage can be, until a weekend away entangles them with the mating heat and politics of powerful wereseals. Desire opens the door to an unexpected triad.
Hidden Talents
by Emma Holly
2011
A werewolf cop sworn to protect his city finds his orderly life upended by a woman with gifts and secrets of her own. Their attraction grows fast, but so do the dangers around Resurrection's hidden community.
Move Me
by Emma Holly
2011
Belle inherits something unexpected from her eccentric Uncle Lucky, and it nudges her toward a life far stranger than the one she planned. Magic, temptation, and an unusual love story follow close behind.
The Assassins' Lover
by Emma Holly
2011
An assassin's dangerous life leaves little room for trust, until desire for the wrong person changes every rule. This novella leans into secrecy, peril, and the cost of wanting someone you should avoid.
The Prince with No Heart
by Emma Holly
2011
Prince Augustin has had his heart stolen by a cruel fairy, while Princess Violet burns under a spell of impossible desire. Their kingdoms may depend on them falling in love before magic destroys them both.
Hidden Crimes
by Emma Holly
2012
Werewolf detective Nate knows he should not fall for the tigress he's been flirting with at the supermarket. But when children in Resurrection are put in mortal danger, he and single mom Evina have to team up.
Steaming Up Your Love Scenes
by Emma Holly
2012
A practical craft guide for romance writers who want intimate scenes that feel vivid, character-driven, and emotionally grounded. Holly focuses on heat, pacing, and how sex scenes can deepen story instead of stopping it.
The Billionaire Bad Boys Club
by Emma Holly
2012
Self-made billionaires Zane and Trey have shared nearly everything since they were teenagers. Then they both fall for chef Rebecca, and the friendship that holds them together is tested by desire, history, and the possibility of more.
The Faerie's Honeymoon
by Emma Holly
2012
A faerie groom adores his new human bride, but newlywed bliss gets more complicated when magic, custom, and desire all enter the room. This companion novella adds tender heat to the Hidden world.
Hidden Dragons
by Emma Holly
2013
Werewolf cop Rick is told his city can only be saved if he protects a mysterious woman in danger. The surprise is that she is Cass, his old crush, and she may carry a deadly dragon secret.
Hidden Passions
by Emma Holly
2013
Closeted fireman Chris Savoy has spent years hiding what he wants. When danger and desire pull him toward another man in Resurrection's supernatural community, staying silent stops feeling like a safe choice.
Holiday Bundle
by Emma Holly
2013
A seasonal collection set in the Hidden world, bringing together magical romance, winter atmosphere, and extra heat. It's a handy pick if you want side stories and holiday-flavored detours alongside the main series.
Winter's Tale
by Emma Holly
2013
Hans, a half-faerie prince cursed into statue form, can only be freed by true love and true courage. December, a rule-breaking girl with little patience for fairy tales, may be his only chance.
The Double
by Emma Holly
2014
Elyse follows her genie lover back to his glittering city, only to discover his journey created a dangerous duplicate. With kidnappings, sorcery, and divided loyalties closing in, love suddenly gets far more complicated.
The Guardian
by Emma Holly
2014
Still grieving her father and husband, Elyse rents to a mysterious stranger with a briefcase full of cash. He turns out to be Arcadius, a gorgeous genie trying to save his people from a deadly curse.
Beck & Call
by Emma Holly
2015
Mia and her coworker Jake go undercover as a dom and sub to investigate billionaire tech genius Damien. The case is risky enough, but the three-way attraction growing between them is even harder to control.
Lord & Master
by Emma Holly
2015
Mia hopes a role-play game at an exclusive erotic club will smooth the rough spots in her ménage with Jake and Damien. Instead, fantasy opens up fresh desires and new emotional fault lines.
Star Crossed
by Emma Holly
2016
Former cop A.J. is hired again to protect Luke, the movie star turned billionaire producer whose fame has attracted a dangerous admirer. Their chemistry is real, but so is the threat shadowing every move.
The Angel
by Emma Holly
2016
Georgie thinks her strange, charmed life makes sense until a genie tells her it was built on hidden truths. Helping Sultan Iksander save his people means questioning her past, her powers, and the shape of her heart.
The Billionaire's Bodyguard
by Emma Holly
2016
A.J., a former cop turned bodyguard, is the only person movie star and billionaire producer Luke fully trusts. When a dangerous admirer closes in, protection turns personal fast.
The City of Endless Night
by Emma Holly
2017
Georgie and her angel lover Connor journey to the genie world to help save it, only to find the mission tangled with Sultan Iksander and a growing three-way bond. Adventure, magic, and divided loyalties drive the story.
Sultan's Choice
by Emma Holly
2018
Sultan Iksander thought love was behind him until human Georgie and angel Connor risk their lives for him. Now he has to weigh desire against duty, and decide what kind of future his people can survive.
The Lady Detective
by Emma Holly
2018
Yasmin can turn into a cat, but that talent may not save her when her first investigation uncovers a deadly plot. Reunited with the magician she secretly loves, she steps into danger with claws out.
The Love Slave
by Emma Holly
2020
An early Emma Holly novella about power, longing, and the risky pull of surrender. What starts as raw sexual fantasy turns into a more complicated emotional bargain for the people involved.
Where should I start?
If you want vampire and shapeshifter romance: Catching Midnight → Hunting Midnight → Courting Midnight
If you want demon fantasy and political heat: The Demon's Daughter → Prince of Ice → Demon's Fire
If you want contemporary billionaire ménage romance: The Billionaire Bad Boys Club → Beck & Call → Lord & Master
If you want standalones first: Menage → All U Can Eat → Fairyville
Author bio
Emma Holly was born in New Jersey in 1961 and grew up in Baltimore with her older sister. She wanted to write from a young age, and one of her early fantasies, by her own joking account, was being Batman's fiancée. That mix of daydreaming, humor, and strong feeling never really left her work.
She got there the long way.
Holly wrote for about ten years before she sold her first book in 1998. Those early publications, including Menage and Cooking Up a Storm, quickly showed what kind of romance writer she was going to be. She liked books with real sexual frankness, but she also wanted the people in those scenes to matter. For her, sex was part of character, conflict, comfort, mischief, and sometimes healing.
That balance is a big reason readers stayed with her. Her books are often very explicit, but they rarely feel cold or mechanical. She wrote BDSM, ménages, and unconventional relationships with a sense that pleasure could be hopeful, funny, messy, and deeply tied to love. She also wrote bisexual male protagonists long before that felt common in mainstream romance, and a lot of readers remember her as one of the writers who widened the genre's emotional and sexual map.
She could be surprisingly playful.
If you want a good snapshot of her range, the titles tell the story. The Demon's Daughter and the Demon World books bring together fantasy, politics, and outsider characters trying to build a place for themselves. Catching Midnight and the later Fitz Clare books turn vampire romance into something stranger and more historical, with shape-shifting immortals, old loyalties, and a lot of longing. Then there are contemporary books like All U Can Eat and Fairyville, which show her lighter touch with mystery, humor, and everyday settings that still leave room for wild complications.
She was also willing to move between formats. Some readers know her through full-length novels, others through connected novellas, anthologies, and later self-published series like Tales of the Djinn. Across all of them, you see the same habits: unusual pairings, strong sensual tension, and characters who have to choose honesty over safety if they want real intimacy.
Industry recognition followed in a plain, solid way. Holly was a finalist for the Romance Writers of America RITA Award in 2004 for best paranormal romance. Readers also kept individual favorites close, especially books like All U Can Eat and Fairyville, which built passionate followings for being both hot and warmhearted.
Later in life she lived in Minnesota, and her author bio kept the tone readers knew from her fiction. She joked that long winters made people look for ways to warm up, and she listed hot showers, the printing press, coffee, chocolate, and bicycle shorts for men among humanity's best inventions. It is a very Emma Holly line, funny, blunt, and not pretending to be grander than it needs to be.
Holly died in June 2022. What she left behind is a big, varied backlist that still feels a little freer than the lane romance was supposed to stay in. If you like erotic romance with heart, paranormal worlds with real bite, or love stories that make room for more than one way to be together, she is still easy to come back to.
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