The Murdoch Vampires Books in Order

The Murdoch Vampires books are the lighter, flirtier corner of Jaye Wells' fiction. Instead of street wars, blood politics, or apocalyptic collapse, this series focuses on romance, family chaos, and the comic complications of being an old Scottish vampire clan in modern America. The Murdochs have history, manners, secrets, and a talent for stumbling into emotional trouble.

These books know exactly how much fun that setup can be.

The first novel, The Art of Loving a Vampire, starts with a great paranormal romance hook. Museum curator Sydney Worth has a crush on the handsome man in a favorite historical painting, then discovers he is standing in front of her in the present. Logan Murdoch needs her help proving his family's claim to the artwork, which means the two are pushed together before Sydney has any idea that Logan and his relatives are vampires.

The second book, The Taming of the Vamp, shifts to Raven Coracino, a rebellious vampire whose fights with the council have finally gone too far. She is given a choice between exile and a crash course in proper behavior, which lands her with Callum Murdoch, a man who represents nearly everything she dislikes. That opposites-attract energy gives the book its spark, especially because both characters are stubborn enough to make every conversation feel like a duel.

What links the series is the Murdoch family itself. They are old-world, dramatic, loyal, and often very funny, especially when their long memories and vampire customs collide with modern relationships. Wells keeps the supernatural side present through mind control, council politics, hidden identities, and the practical problem of how to date a mortal without telling them the entire truth on day one.

The tone is much breezier than Sabina Kane or Prospero's War. These are paranormal romances first, so the main questions are about trust, chemistry, embarrassment, and whether two very different people can meet in the middle. There is still conflict, but it is the kind that makes room for banter, attraction, and family meddling.

If you want Jaye Wells at her most playful, this is a good series to try. Start with The Art of Loving a Vampire for the family introduction, then move to The Taming of the Vamp. The books are slim, quick, and built for readers who like humor with their fangs.