Sherrilyn Kenyon Books in Order
Explore Sherrilyn Kenyon books in order with quick summaries, series guides for Dark-Hunter and more, plus clear suggestions on where to start reading.
Last updated: January 16, 2026
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Publication Order
118 books
House of Ice & Shadows
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2026
Twin sisters Lyla and Lylith were born with crystalline wings and dangerous magic. When their hidden world fractures, they’re forced to choose between loyalty and survival while predators hunt the truth of their bloodline.
Simi
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2025
Simi has always been the chaotic heart of the Dark-Hunter world, but her own story has sharp edges. When her secrets come due, she has to fight for her freedom, her family, and the life she’s never been allowed to claim.
Shadow Wars
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2025
In the ruined aftermath of catastrophe, twin brothers are pulled into a hidden conflict between gods, demons, and human survivors. The war isn’t only physical, it’s a battle for what the world becomes next.
Savage
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2024
Xev, a god of light and darkness, has spent millennia chained to duty and punishment. When he’s pulled into a new crisis, saving the people he cares about means confronting the parts of himself he’s tried to bury.
House of Fire and Magic
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2024
In the Myths & Outlaws world, a dragon prince is drawn into politics, power, and forbidden attraction. As ancient creatures and rival factions close in, he must decide what kind of ruler he wants to be.
Sabotage
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2023
Nick Gautier is older, more dangerous, and still stuck in New Orleans, where the supernatural never sleeps. When sabotage threatens the fragile peace around him, Nick and his allies scramble to stop a disaster they didn’t see coming.
Last Christmas
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2023
Caleb Malphas doesn’t do holidays, but one Christmas forces him to face unfinished business and dangerous enemies. With the past closing in, he has to decide what, and who, he’s willing to protect.
Shadow Fallen
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2022
A battle-scarred immortal is forced back into the fight when a woman with a rare gift becomes the target of gods and monsters. Their alliance exposes a betrayal that could topple the balance of power.
Eve of Destruction
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2022
A League universe spin-off that opens a fresh conflict line, with new faces and old enemies in the background. Romance and sabotage collide as a dangerous secret threatens to ignite a wider war.
Dark Places
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2021
A collection of darker paranormal tales tied to Kenyon’s worlds, where ancient magic, monsters, and hard choices push characters into dangerous corners, and not everyone walks out unchanged.
Born of Trouble
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2020
Trouble follows the League wherever it goes, and this entry drops a couple into the middle of it. With conspiracies tightening, they’ll have to work together, even when trust feels impossible.
Born of Blood
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2020
In the League universe, family secrets and buried loyalties spill into open conflict. A couple is forced to choose between the blood they were born to, and the future they want to claim.
Born of Rage
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2019
A League universe story fueled by old grudges and high-tech danger. When a mission turns personal, the central pair must survive betrayal and decide whether rage will drive them, or destroy them.
Born of Rage
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2019
A League universe story fueled by old grudges and high-tech danger. When a mission turns personal, the central pair must survive betrayal and decide whether rage will drive them, or destroy them.
At Death's Door
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2019
Valynda is caught between the Deadmen’s curse and forces that want to use it for their own ends. With danger closing in on land and sea, she has to choose who to trust before the door to death closes.
Stygian
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2018
Urian has survived centuries of punishment and a reputation he can’t shake. Sarraxyn is bound to ancient dark magic, and their only shot at freedom is to break a curse that’s been shaping their lives.
Death Doesn't Bargain
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2018
Kalder is bound to the cursed Deadmen, and Cameron is the one person who can shake his control. With death itself on the table, they fight a supernatural enemy that turns every deal into a trap.
The Simi's ABCs
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2017
A playful alphabet book starring Simi as she romps through letters with mischievous humor and Dark-Hunter in-jokes that work for kids and longtime readers.
Intensity
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2017
The pressure on Nick keeps climbing, and the consequences are no longer theoretical. As danger closes in from multiple sides, he has to make hard choices that will shape who he is going forward.
Insurrection
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2017
After catastrophe reshapes the world, a new kind of plague brings out both monsters and powers in the survivors. A small group fights to stay human while chaos spreads, and every choice feels like a gamble.
Dragonsworn
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2017
Falcyn is a prince at war, and Medea is the witch with the power to save him or destroy him. Their alliance could end a conflict that’s been smoldering for generations, if they survive the lies around them.
Deadmen Walking
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2017
Bane is a cursed pirate captain who can’t die, and Mara is the woman who refuses to be intimidated by him. Their adventure blends swashbuckling danger with supernatural bargains that keep tightening around the crew.
Dark Cities
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2017
A visual companion book for Kenyon’s darker worlds, built around atmosphere, characters, and places readers will recognize, with art-forward content designed for browsing as much as reading.
Born of Vengeance
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2017
A romance ignites in the middle of a revenge plot that threatens to consume everyone involved. As enemies close in, the couple must decide whether vengeance is worth the future they could build.
Invision
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2016
Nick’s training and friendships are tested as the lines between ally and enemy blur again. He must uncover what’s really being planned, before the next move costs him someone he can’t replace.
Dragonmark
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2016
Illarion is marked by betrayal and bound to a duty he can’t escape. Edilyn is the one person who can challenge his darkness, and together they uncover a plot that threatens their world from the inside.
Born of Legend
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2016
A hero with a brutal reputation is forced into a mission that challenges everything he believes about himself. Love arrives at the worst time, and the legend everyone fears may be the only shield against chaos.
Instinct
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2015
Nick is learning that survival in his world depends on more than power, it depends on instincts he didn’t know he had. A new threat forces him to act fast, before someone else decides his fate.
Dragonbane
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2015
Maxis carries the weight of a centuries-old curse, and Seraphina is the one person tied to breaking it. When enemies strike at their realm, they must risk trust, and everything they’ve been denied, to fight back.
Born of Defiance
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2015
A couple caught in the League’s political crossfire has to navigate betrayal, family secrets, and the threat of assassination. Defiance isn’t just a choice, it’s the only way to stay alive.
Born of Betrayal
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2015
In a galaxy built on shifting alliances, a relationship is tested by lies that run deeper than either person expected. The romance grows alongside a conspiracy that could change who holds power.
Son of No One
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2014
Cadegan wakes with no memory of who he is, only a need to kill and a voice urging violence. Jo sees a lost man, not a monster, and their search for answers pulls them into Avalon’s war.
Illusion
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2014
Nick is pulled deeper into a web of magic, monsters, and shifting realities. When what looks real can’t be trusted, the only way out is to hold tight to the people who still feel true.
House of the Rising Son
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2014
Aricles and Bathymaas are immortals tied to old grudges and even older gods. When they’re forced into the same fight, the line between enemy and ally blurs, and their choices echo across realms.
Dark Bites
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2014
A collection of short stories and novellas set in the Dark-Hunter universe, featuring fan-favorite characters, origin moments, and glimpses of the mythology that links the larger series.
Born of Fury
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2014
In the League universe, a dangerous man with powerful enemies is forced to confront what loyalty really means. When romance enters the equation, survival depends on trusting the one person who can ruin him.
The Dark-Hunters: Infinity, Vol. 2
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2013
The Infinity graphic storyline continues as Nick’s training intensifies and the supernatural threats get bolder, pushing him to decide who he is before others decide for him.
The Dark-Hunters: Infinity, Vol. 1
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2013
A manga-style take on the Chronicles of Nick era, following teen Nick Gautier as he learns the rules of a supernatural New Orleans and meets the allies and enemies who will shape him.
Styxx
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2013
Styxx has lived for centuries as the villain in everyone’s story, even when the truth was worse than the rumors. Bethany offers him mercy instead of fear, and their bond forces the gods to reckon with what they did.
Rise of the Gryphon
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2013
The Belador war escalates, and the team is pushed into a high-risk fight with ancient forces. As the truth about Evalle’s past sharpens, every alliance is tested, and every promise has a price.
Inferno
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2013
The supernatural war around Nick escalates, and the cost of every choice gets steeper. With betrayals stacking up, Nick has to fight for his future, and for the city that’s becoming his battleground.
Cloak and Silence
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2013
A shorter League universe story centered on secrecy, survival, and reluctant trust. When hidden agendas collide, the central pair has to decide whether to protect their hearts, or use them as armor.
Time Untime
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2012
Ren has been running from his destiny for a long time, and Kateri is a fighter with a mission that collides with his secrets. To survive gods, monsters, and time itself, they’ll have to stop running.
The Curse
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2012
A supernatural curse puts the Belador team on a collision course with enemies who don’t play fair. With betrayals everywhere, Evalle and her allies race to stop a threat that could rewrite who they are.
Infamous
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2012
Nick’s world is getting darker, and the rules keep changing. As enemies circle and allies reveal agendas, he’s forced to decide what he’s willing to become to protect the people he loves.
Born of Silence
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2012
A soldier trained for obedience discovers the system he serves is rotten to the core. When he joins forces with a woman who refuses to be controlled, they trigger a chain of events that could topple an empire.
The Guardian
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2011
Seth has spent centuries as an unwanted outcast, part demon and part something else. Lydia is the first person who sees the man beneath the monster, and loving her might be what saves the world, or ends it.
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 4
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2011
The fourth Dark-Hunters graphic volume delivers more supernatural battles, recurring characters, and relationship-driven twists from Kenyon’s shared world.
Retribution
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2011
Sundown is a gunslinger out of time, dropped into a world that makes no sense. Abigail holds the answers he needs, and together they race to stop a threat that could tear open the boundaries between realms.
Invincible
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2011
Nick is still trying to keep school, friends, and the supernatural from colliding. When new threats hit close to home, he has to learn what kind of power he’s carrying, and who can be trusted with it.
Darkness Within
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2011
An immortal warrior with a dangerous secret is pushed into a fight he can’t win alone. When a woman with her own scars becomes his ally, Avalon’s threats turn personal, and love becomes the risk.
Born of Shadows
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2011
In the League universe, a man shaped by betrayal is forced into a partnership he doesn’t want. Political conspiracies and old enemies close in, and the romance grows in the one place neither can afford weakness.
Alterant
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2011
Evalle is back on the run, hunted for what she is and what she knows. As the Belador conflict widens, she has to decide whether she’s a weapon, a pawn, or the leader her allies are betting on.
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 3
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2010
A continuation volume of the Dark-Hunters graphic series, expanding the cast, deepening the mythology, and keeping the blend of danger and romance front and center.
Silent Truth
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2010
A mission built on misinformation turns deadly, and the only way out is to uncover what’s real. As danger escalates, the central couple has to decide whether honesty is worth the fallout.
No Mercy
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2010
Dev has survived by trusting his instincts and keeping his heart locked down. Samia is caught in the middle of a supernatural conflict, and Dev’s protection comes with a price neither of them expected.
Lords Of Avalon: Knight Of Darkness
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2010
A graphic adaptation tied to Kenyon’s Avalon storyline, bringing the magic, warriors, and romance of Knight of Darkness to the page with full-color action and visual world-building.
Infinity
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2010
Nick Gautier is a New Orleans teen with a bad reputation and a habit of trouble, until monsters make him their target. A secret world of Dark-Hunters and demons opens up, and Nick learns his life was never normal.
Deadly Promises
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2010
A romantic suspense anthology that includes a Kenyon story, bringing together dangerous missions, tough choices, and couples who have to trust each other when the stakes are life and death.
Blood Trinity
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2010
Evalle Kincaid is an Alterant trained to be a weapon, until she’s thrown into a supernatural war with a target on her back. With uneasy allies at her side, she fights for answers about what she really is.
Whispered Lies
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2009
A covert investigation forces two people to work together while enemies watch every move. Secrets pile up, and the hardest part becomes knowing whether the person beside you is ally, or the next threat.
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 2
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2009
The Dark-Hunters saga continues in graphic form, with more immortal warriors, mythic enemies, and romantic stakes that hit as hard as the fights.
The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 1
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2009
A graphic novel introduction to the Dark-Hunter universe, blending paranormal action with romance as immortal warriors battle demons in the modern world.
Dream Warrior
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2009
Jericho is a warrior caught between worlds, cursed to relive betrayal and loss. Delphine is pulled into his war with nightmare creatures, and their only chance is to trust fast, and fight harder.
Bad Moon Rising
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2009
Fang Kattalakis wants revenge, and his rage is close to swallowing him whole. Aimee is the one person who can reach him, and the one his enemies can use, unless Fang learns to choose love over bloodshed.
Phantom in the Night
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2008
A dangerous case drags a covert team into a web of lies and high-stakes danger. With trust thin and attraction rising, the mission turns personal fast, and failure could cost more than lives.
One Silent Night
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2008
Stryker has been the Dark-Hunters’ most feared enemy for millennia. Zephyra is tied to the part of him he buried, and when danger hits, they get one chance to rewrite the story everyone believes.
Dream Chaser
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2008
Xypher has been trapped for centuries, punished for a betrayal he can’t forget. Simone becomes his unlikely ally, and together they confront the powers that ruined his life, and the feelings that could save it.
Dead After Dark
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2008
A multi-author paranormal romance anthology that includes a Kenyon novella, with immortals, shapeshifters, and dangerous secrets colliding over one long, deadly night.
Acheron
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2008
Acheron is the pillar of the Dark-Hunter world, powerful, sarcastic, and deeply guarded. When Tory sees past the mask, he’s forced to face the past that shaped him and decide if he deserves a real life.
Upon the Midnight Clear
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2007
Aidan and Leta get one night to undo an ancient wrong and claim a future that was stolen. Their holiday truce turns into a race against a supernatural bargain that’s ready to collect.
The Warrior
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2007
A warrior raised for battle is pulled into a romance that tests his loyalty and his temper. As old enemies resurface, he must choose between the brotherhood that shaped him and the love that could save him.
The Dream-Hunter
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2007
Arik protects dreamers from nightmares, but his own past keeps him isolated. Geary steps into his orbit at the worst possible time, and Arik must shield her from gods and monsters without breaking the rules that bind him.
The Dark-Hunter Companion
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2007
A behind-the-scenes guide to the Dark-Hunter world, with character profiles, mythology notes, timelines, and bonus material designed to help readers keep track of Kenyon’s sprawling cast.
Fear the Darkness
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2007
Nick’s mother is gone, and grief makes him vulnerable to forces that know exactly how to use it. As his powers grow, he has to decide who he is before darkness chooses for him.
Devil May Cry
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2007
Sin is a demon with a brutal history and a short fuse, and Kat is the one person who can steady him. When old enemies return, protecting her forces Sin to choose between vengeance and redemption.
Until Death We Do Part
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2006
A dark, romantic short story set in Kenyon’s paranormal universe. A deadly bond ties two people together, and surviving the night means deciding what love is worth, even when the odds are brutal.
Sword of Darkness
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2006
Kerrigan is a warrior bound to Avalon’s fate, and Seren is the woman who can unravel his careful control. Their romance plays out against magic, betrayal, and a war that doesn’t stop for love.
Playing Easy to Get
by Kresley Cole
2006
A shared-world romance collection set in the Viking Underground universe, where modern Vikings and secrets collide. Kenyon’s contribution delivers action, heat, and a standalone story that fits the larger world.
Love at First Bite
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2006
A paranormal romance anthology featuring Kenyon’s contribution, with bite-sized stories about supernatural attraction, danger, and couples who discover love at the worst possible moment.
Knight of Darkness
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2006
Varian has spent centuries doing what Avalon demands, even when it costs him everything. Merewyn forces him to question the rules, and their bond ignites a conflict that could reshape their world.
Dark Side of the Moon
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2006
Ravyn is a lethal Were-Hunter who trusts no one, least of all humans. Susan drags him into a threat that reaches back into his past, and staying alive means facing what he’s been running from.
Unleash the Night
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2005
Wren has spent his life hiding what he is, even from himself. When Maggie becomes the target of his enemies, Wren has to embrace his Were-Hunter side before he loses the only person who feels like home.
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2005
An anthology of romantic suspense and heat, including a Kenyon story, where danger, desire, and power dynamics collide, and the characters have to decide who really holds the rope.
Sins of the Night
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2005
Alexion is an immortal judge sworn to keep order among the Dark-Hunters. Partnered with the dangerous fighter called Danger, he must stop a killer, and decide how far justice can bend for love.
Return of the Warrior
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2005
A battle-worn hero is given a chance to come home, but peace isn’t waiting for him. A determined heroine challenges his walls, and together they face enemies who don’t respect vows or love.
Born to be Bad
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2005
A set of linked action-romance stories about agents in the Bureau of American Defense. Undercover missions, fast danger, and complicated chemistry collide as each couple tries to survive the job and each other.
Bad Attitude
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2005
Two B.A.D. operatives are forced into a mission where trust is the rarest resource. As the danger closes in, their sharp-edged attraction becomes both a distraction and the thing that keeps them alive.
A Hard Day's Night Searcher
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2005
A Searcher with a dangerous job crosses paths with a woman who doesn’t know the rules of the supernatural world. One night turns into a fight for survival, and a spark neither of them planned.
Winter Born
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2004
Dante thinks Pandora is trouble the second he meets her, and he’s not wrong. When a hidden supernatural threat strikes, they’re forced together, and the heat between them becomes its own kind of weapon.
Seize the Night
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2004
Valerius is a Dark-Hunter with a spotless record, and Tabitha is a vampire slayer who can’t stand him. When a new enemy targets them both, they’re forced into an alliance that turns painfully personal.
Night Play
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2004
Were-Hunter Vane has a deadline to find a mate or lose the life he loves. Bride is the human woman who sees through his swagger, and the one person who can ground him before danger catches up.
Kiss of the Night
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2004
Wulf has spent centuries hunting daimons, until a run-in with Cassandra, a human tied to ancient gods, flips his world. Protecting her means taking on enemies who don’t play by mortal rules.
Five Seasons of Angel
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2004
Five Seasons of Angel brings together writers and professionals, among them Jennifer Crusie, to explore the spin-off series Angel, looking at its brooding hero, villains, redemption arcs, and how the show expanded the Buffy universe into darker, more adult territory.
A Dark Champion
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2004
A knight bound by duty is ordered to protect, and possibly betray, the woman who challenges everything he believes. War, honor, and desire collide in a medieval romance where loyalty has a price.
Where's My Hero?
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2003
A romance anthology featuring Kenyon’s contribution, with stories built around larger-than-life heroes, high-stakes situations, and couples who discover that love is the boldest rescue.
Taming the Scotsman
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2003
A larger-than-life Scotsman clashes with a woman who’s done playing by anyone’s rules. Their romance unfolds amid family drama and danger, with both forced to choose between pride and happiness.
Seven Seasons of Buffy
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2003
Seven Seasons of Buffy collects essays by science fiction and fantasy writers, including Jennifer Crusie, who examine Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s characters, themes, and cultural impact, from slaying metaphors to high-school horror and why the show still matters.
Phantom Lover
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2003
V’Aidan has spent a lifetime haunted by what he was, and what he’s done. When a mysterious woman pulls him into a new threat, desire and vengeance collide in a deadly supernatural trap.
Night Embrace
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2003
Talon has survived centuries as a Dark-Hunter by refusing to love anyone. When he meets Sunshine, her stubborn kindness threatens his defenses, and a new wave of enemies forces them to bet everything on trust.
Dance with the Devil
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2003
Zarek has a reputation as the Dark-Hunters’ madman, and the gods are ready to end him. Astrid is sent to judge his worth, but the more she learns, the more dangerous the truth becomes.
Born in Sin
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2003
A feared warrior with a stained past is offered a chance at redemption, and a woman who shouldn’t trust him is asked to try. Their romance is tested by enemies who’d rather see him dead than changed.
Night Pleasures
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2002
Dark-Hunter Kyrian is chained to Amanda Devereaux after a nightclub brawl, and he needs her alive to clear his name. Daimons want Amanda dead, and Kyrian can’t afford to care, but he does.
Fantasy Lover / Julian of Macedon
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2002
Grace summons Julian, a warrior trapped in a book and cursed to serve whoever calls him. One month of forced proximity turns into a fight against a curse, and the fear of loving someone who might vanish.
Dragonswan
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2002
Weaver Channon buys an ancient tapestry and accidentally frees Sebastian, a cursed dragon. As enemies close in, their fragile trust becomes the key to breaking the spell and surviving.
Claiming the Highlander
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2002
A Scottish warrior and a woman with everything to lose are forced into close quarters. Clan loyalty, old grudges, and fierce attraction collide as they fight for a future on their own terms.
Master of Desire
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001
A hardened warrior and a determined heroine are thrown together by duty and family pressure. In a medieval world of politics and honor, desire becomes the one thing neither can control.
Fire and Ice
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001
A two-in-one collection set in the League universe, pairing high-stakes sci-fi romance with conspiracies, assassins, and couples forced to trust under fire.
A Pirate of Her Own
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001
A woman raised around the sea is pushed into an outlaw’s life, and she’s better at it than anyone expects. Romance sparks when a dangerous man realizes she’s the one thing he can’t steal and leave.
Master of Seduction
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2000
A pirate captain with a ruthless reputation meets a woman who refuses to be intimidated. Their battle of wills turns into an adventure full of danger, betrayal, and a romance neither expected.
In Other Worlds
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1999
An anthology of fantasy and paranormal stories, including a Sherrilyn Kenyon tale, built around alternate realms, mythic creatures, and romances sparked by danger and the unknown.
Born of Ice / Paradise City
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1996
A street-smart survivor is pulled into an assignment that puts him in the orbit of a powerful family and a woman he can’t ignore. In a galaxy built on secrets, love is the most dangerous move.
Born of Fire
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1996
In the League universe, a notorious killer and a woman with dangerous information are forced together. Staying alive means outrunning old enemies, surviving political games, and trusting someone trained to betray.
The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Middle Ages
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1995
A writer-friendly guide to medieval daily life, from food and clothing to travel, work, and medicine, designed to help historical scenes feel specific without burying you in trivia.
Daemon's Angel
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1995
A woman becomes entangled with a dangerously seductive immortal who isn’t entirely human. As dark forces move in, she has to decide whether his protection is salvation, or a trap.
The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1994
A practical naming reference for writers, packed with strategies, lists, and cultural context to help you build believable character names and avoid unintended associations.
Born of Night
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1994
Nykyrian Quikiades, a government-trained assassin, is on the run after turning against the League. Assigned to protect Kiara Zamir, he must outrun killers long enough to learn whether trust is even possible.
The Wager
by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1992
A risky bet turns into a supernatural game of attraction and survival. In this short Dark-Hunter universe tale, the stakes climb fast, and the winner might not be who you expect.
Where should I start?
If you want the core Dark-Hunter romances: Fantasy Lover / Julian of Macedon → Night Pleasures → Night Embrace → Dance with the Devil
If you want dream and nightmare mythology: The Dream-Hunter → Dream Chaser → Dream Warrior → Shadow Fallen
If you want teen supernatural New Orleans: Infinity → Invincible → Infamous → Inferno
If you prefer sci-fi romance and space intrigue: Born of Night → Born of Fire → Born of Ice / Paradise City → Born of Shadows
If you want medieval adventure romance: Master of Seduction → Master of Desire → Born in Sin → A Dark Champion
Author bio
Sherrilyn Kenyon was born in Columbus, Georgia, on December 11, 1965. She grew up in the American South, around military life and big family dynamics, and she’s said books were a lifeline early on.
She started writing young and kept going through high school, partly because it gave her somewhere private to put what she was feeling. She was also drawn to comics and big, visual storytelling, and that love of fast pacing shows up all over her novels. Even then, she wasn’t interested in staying in one lane, she liked mixing romance with danger and a touch of the fantastic.
She’s been open about living with dyslexia, and how that made the work feel twice as hard, and twice as necessary.
Kenyon went to college in Georgia and took on a mix of writing and editorial work while she kept drafting fiction on the side. In her twenties she married and started a family. Money was tight for years, and she has described stretches where stability was more of a goal than a reality. She kept writing anyway, building stories late at night and holding onto the idea that the next draft could be the one.
Her first published novel was Born of Night, the book that later became the launch point for her far-future League universe. The early part of her career wasn’t a smooth climb, she’s described long runs of rejections and setbacks, and periods where she had to keep writing without any guarantee the next book would sell. That pressure, and persistence, shows up in how often her characters have to claw their way back.
Then the Dark-Hunter world clicked with readers. Starting with Fantasy Lover and early novels like Night Pleasures and Night Embrace, she built a modern paranormal setting where ancient mythology is alive, the danger is real, and the romance is front and center.
In the Dark-Hunter books, immortals pay for second chances. Warriors bound to the goddess Artemis hunt demons at night, while gods, fates, and old grudges keep turning the screws. Over time the cast grows into something like a chaotic found family, with big turning-point novels like Acheron and Styxx digging deep into the history behind the jokes.
She builds series that talk to each other.
Alongside Dark-Hunter, she’s written in several corners of the same universe: Dream-Hunters who patrol nightmares, Were-Hunters who live by pack rules, and the cursed pirate crew at the heart of the Deadman's Cross books. The League keeps the romance but moves the action into space, with assassins, coups, and complicated families stretching across the Ichidian galaxy. For younger readers, The Chronicles of Nick rewinds the timeline to a teenage Nick Gautier in New Orleans, beginning with Infinity, where school drama and supernatural politics crash together.
She has also written historical romance under the name Kinley MacGregor, using medieval Britain, Scotland, and the occasional pirate ship as her playground. Whether it’s a modern bar in New Orleans or a castle under siege, her stories tend to circle the same questions: what do you do with the past, and who do you trust when everything’s on the line? Today she’s based in Nashville, Tennessee, and still adding new doors to her connected worlds.
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