Wicked Women (MaryJanice Davidson) Books in Order

Wicked Women is less a strict series than a themed corner of Davidson's work, one built around heroines who are not especially interested in being sweet, obedient, or easy to manage. That makes it a natural fit for her voice.

She has never written many pushovers.

The stories gathered here tend to play with the pleasure of a woman refusing the role she has been handed. Sometimes that comes through paranormal elements, sometimes through romantic comedy, and sometimes through anthology setups where several authors circle the same idea from different angles. Davidson's piece in this space fits because she likes heroines who talk back, make trouble, and keep moving even when everyone around them would prefer they calm down.

Readers should think of this as a browsing shelf, not one long continuous narrative. The appeal is thematic. If you enjoy Davidson when she is being funny, sexy, and slightly defiant about what romance heroines are allowed to be, this grouping points you in the right direction.

In other words, wicked here usually means lively, inconvenient, and much more fun than good behavior.