Tangled Hearts Trilogy Books in Order
Part ofMaya Banks Books in OrderSee the Tangled Hearts Trilogy books by Maya Banks in order with short summaries, series background, and where-to-start tips for this unconventional romance.
Last updated: January 13, 2026
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Publication Order
1 book
Theirs to Keep
by Maya Banks
2012
Cade Walker and Merrick Sullivan find Elle injured and terrified, with no memory of her past. Protecting her becomes personal as all three explore an unconventional bond, while someone from Elle’s life is still searching for her.
Series background & context
Tangled Hearts Trilogy is Maya Banks’s unconventional romance series about a relationship that doesn’t fit into a neat couple-shaped box. It’s emotional, character-driven, and very focused on what it takes to build trust when three people are trying to figure out how to be together.
The story begins with Theirs to Keep, when two best friends find a woman injured and terrified, with no memory of who she is or why someone might be hunting her. The protective instinct kicks in first, but the romance grows out of care, safety, and the complicated feelings that surface when attraction runs in more than one direction.
This isn’t a series where the novelty is the point. Banks treats the relationship like a relationship, with jealousy, negotiation, and real conversations about what everyone needs. The heat is there, but it’s tied to emotion, not just shock value.
There’s also an ongoing suspense thread, because the woman’s lost past matters. As the trio gets closer, the danger that pushed her into hiding keeps pressing in, and the characters have to fight for the life they’re trying to build.
Read the trilogy in order. The emotional arc is cumulative, and the external stakes escalate as secrets come back into focus.
It’s intense, but it’s also surprisingly tender.
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