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ⓘ About Demelza Carlton
Demelza Carlton is a USA Today bestselling Australian fantasy, romance, and thriller author. She is the author of more than 60 novels, which have sold more than two million copies across the globe. Demelza’s love for the ocean took a turn when she discovered her fear of fish on her first snorkeling trip. However, this didn’t stop her from exploring further. Over time, she challenged herself by swimming alongside sharks, sea lions, and even sea cucumbers. She didn’t shy away from experiencing intense moments, like standing on spray-soaked cliffs, witnessing a massive seven-meter cyclonic swell crashing onto a shipwreck below. Demelza often carries a camera with her on these adventures.
All Book Series by Demelza Carlton
1
Accidental Abduction
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2024
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2
Startling Abduction
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2024
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1
Halcyon
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
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2
Poseidon
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018
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1
Cowboys and Aliens
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2020
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6
Prometheus
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2021
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1
Tauros
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2026
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3
Zeus
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
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1
Fang
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2022
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7
Atlas
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2025
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1
Her Dragon Defender
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2025
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3
Her Beastly Lover
Book 3 of 7 · published 2026
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4
Her Big Bad Wolf
Book 4 of 7 · published 2026
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5
Her Bear Builder
Book 5 of 7 · published 2026
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6
Her Wolf Protector
Book 6 of 7 · published 2026
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7
Her Dragon Nerd
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2026
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1
Thor
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2023
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4
A Very Gargoyle Christmas
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2024
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1
Heart of Steel
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2022
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2
The Gargoyle and the Demon
Book 2 of 6 · published 2022
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6
Stone Shadow
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2023
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1
Heart of Stone
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2021
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2
The Gargoyle and the Archaeologist
Book 2 of 5 · published 2022
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5
Broken Dreams
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2022
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1
Welcome to Hell
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2014
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3
Mel Goes to Hell
Book 3 of 7 · published 2014
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4
To Hell and Back
Book 4 of 7 · published 2015
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5
Melody Angel's Guide to Heaven and Hell
Book 5 of 7 · published 2015
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6
The Holiday From Hell
Book 6 of 7 · published 2015
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7
The Devil's Work
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2019
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1
Nightmares of Caitlin Lockyer
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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2
Necessary Evil of Nathan Miller
Book 2 of 3 · published 2013
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3
Afterlife of Alanna Miller
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2015
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1
Ocean's Gift
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2012
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2
Ocean's Infiltrator
Book 2 of 4 · published 2013
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4
Ocean's Secret
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2018
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1
Enchant: Beauty and the Beast Retold
Series opener · book 1 of 29 · published 2017
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2
Awaken: Sleeping Beauty Retold
Book 2 of 29 · published 2017
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3
Dance: Cinderella Retold
Book 3 of 29 · published 2017
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4
Revel: Twelve Dancing Princesses Retold
Book 4 of 29 · published 2017
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5
Silence: Little Mermaid Retold
Book 5 of 29 · published 2017
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6
Embellish: Brave Little Tailor Retold
Book 6 of 29 · published 2017
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7
Fly: Goose Girl Retold
Book 7 of 29 · published 2017
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8
Appease: Princess and the Pea Retold
Book 8 of 29 · published 2017
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9
Blow: Three Little Pigs Retold
Book 9 of 29 · published 2017
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10
Wish: Aladdin Retold
Book 10 of 29 · published 2018
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11
Melt: Snow Queen Retold
Book 11 of 29 · published 2018
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12
Spin: Rumpelstiltskin Retold
Book 12 of 29 · published 2018
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13
Kiss: Frog Prince Retold
Book 13 of 29 · published 2018
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14
Hunt: Red Riding Hood Retold
Book 14 of 29 · published 2018
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15
Reflect: Snow White Retold
Book 15 of 29 · published 2018
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16
Return: Hansel and Gretel Retold
Book 16 of 29 · published 2018
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17
Roar: Goldilocks Retold
Book 17 of 29 · published 2019
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18
Cobble: Elves and the Shoemaker Retold
Book 18 of 29 · published 2019
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19
Float: Enchanted Horse Retold
Book 19 of 29 · published 2019
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20
Call: Pied Piper Retold
Book 20 of 29 · published 2020
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21
Steal: Forty Thieves Retold
Book 21 of 29 · published 2020
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22
Fall: Scheherazade Retold
Book 22 of 29 · published 2020
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23
Feather: Swan Maidens Retold
Book 23 of 29 · published 2021
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24
Curse: Rose Red Retold
Book 24 of 29 · published 2021
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25
Cross: Three Billy Goats Gruff Retold
Book 25 of 29 · published 2022
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26
Once Upon a Viking
Book 26 of 29 · published 2022
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27
Weave: Rapunzel Retold
Book 27 of 29 · published 2022
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28
Once Upon A Crown
Book 28 of 29 · published 2023
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29
Claim: Puss in Boots Retold
Latest in the series · book 29 of 29 · published 2023
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1
Maid for the Rock Star
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2015
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2
The Rock Star's Email Order Bride
Book 2 of 7 · published 2015
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3
The Rock Star's Virginity
Book 3 of 7 · published 2015
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4
The Rock Star and the Billionaire
Book 4 of 7 · published 2016
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5
The Rock Star Wants A Wife
Book 5 of 7 · published 2016
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6
The Rock Star's Wedding
Book 6 of 7 · published 2016
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7
Maid for the South Pole
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2016
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1
Ocean's Justice
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2014
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2
Ocean's Widow / Ocean's Trial
Book 2 of 6 · published 2014
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3
How To Catch Crabs
Book 3 of 6 · published 2015
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6
Ocean's War
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2021
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1
Fenrir: A Paranormal Protector Tale
Single-title series · published 2023
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1
Once Upon a Mermaid: Four Mermaid Tales
Single-title series · published 2022
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1
Death's Echo
Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 2016 Anthology · Rachel M. Raithby
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2
Night Whispers
Book 2 of 16 · published 2016 Anthology · Calinda B.
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3
Procris
Book 3 of 16 · published 2016 Anthology · M. Stratton
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4
The Last Dryad
Book 4 of 16 · published 2016 Anthology · Sarah M. Cradit
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5
Shadow of Ruin
Book 5 of 16 · published 2016 Anthology · Cherie Marks
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6
Arrested in Peace
Book 6 of 16 · published 2016 Anthology · Jason Halstead
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7
Balance Point
Book 7 of 16 · published 2016 Anthology · Katherine Rhodes
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8
Heart of Knives
Book 8 of 16 · published 2017 Anthology · L.V. Lewis
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9
The Unseen
Book 9 of 16 · published 2017 Anthology · A.B. Bloom
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10
Fandare
Book 10 of 16 · published 2017 Anthology · M. Stratton
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11
Ascension
Book 11 of 16 · published 2017 Anthology · Brenda Trim,Tami Julka
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12
One Thousand Wishes, One Thousand Stars
Book 12 of 16 · published 2017 Anthology · Katherine Rhodes
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13
To the Teeth
Book 13 of 16 · published 2017 Anthology · Erin Hayes
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14
Unclaimed
Book 14 of 16 · published 2017 Anthology · Candice Gilmer
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16
Blood of Brekkon / Dragon's Blood
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2021 Anthology · Kristen Middleton
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1
20 Shades of Shifter
Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 2018
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3
Fight the Night
Book 3 of 16 · published 2020
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4
Halloween Hearts
Book 4 of 16 · published 2020
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5
Loved by Aliens
Book 5 of 16 · published 2021
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6
Love and Legends
Book 6 of 16 · published 2021
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7
Tea Apocalypse: Love in the Time of Tea
Book 7 of 16 · published 2021
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8
Adamant Spirits
Book 8 of 16 · published 2022
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9
Eat Your Heart Out 2
Book 9 of 16 · published 2022
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10
Claws and Paws
Book 10 of 16 · published 2022
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11
Tempting the Beast
Book 11 of 16 · published 2023
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12
Aliens on Earth
Book 12 of 16 · published 2023
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13
Castle of Shadows: A Limited Edition Fairy Tales Collection
Book 13 of 16 · published 2023
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14
Love for Maui
Book 14 of 16 · published 2023
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15
Eat Your Heart Out - Holiday Edition
Book 15 of 16 · published 2023
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16
Unshaken
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2026
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Demelza Carlton?
Demelza Carlton is a USA Today bestselling Australian fantasy, romance, and thriller author. She is the author of more than 60 novels, which have sold more than two million copies across the globe. Demelza's love for the ocean took a turn when she discovered her fear of fish on her first snorkeling trip.
Which Demelza Carlton series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Ocean's Gift series, the earliest of Demelza Carlton's multi-book series: it opens with Ocean's Gift (2012) and runs to 4 books across 2012–2018, ending with Ocean's Secret (2018). Demelza Carlton's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Demelza Carlton written?
Demelza Carlton has 133 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2026. 115 of them belong to 17 named series — the largest being the Romance a Medieval Fairytale series with 29 books — and 18 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Demelza Carlton's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Demelza Carlton's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Ocean's Gift (2012–2018, 4 books), Nightmares (2013–2015, 3 books) and Mel Goes to Hell (2014–2019, 7 books), plus 14 more.
How are Demelza Carlton's books organised into series?
This guide splits Demelza Carlton's 133 books into 17 named series and 18 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Romance a Medieval Fairytale (29 books, 2017–2023); The Complex (16 books, 2016–2021); Colony: Nyx / Intergalactic Dating Agency (7 books, 2022–2025); Fated Mates of Mirror Academy (7 books, 2025–2026); Mel Goes to Hell (7 books, 2014–2019), plus 12 further series.
