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ⓘ About J.R. Ward
The name J.R. Ward is famous in the literary world for writing paranormal romance. It is a sub-genre for romance and speculative fiction which involves elements beyond scientific explanation. However, the name J.R. Ward is actually a pseudonym used by Jessica Rowley Pell Bird. Jessica Bird writes contemporary romance novels but the name J.R. Ward specializes in the sub-genre of paranormal romance. With her imaginativeness, she was able to receive the Romance Writers of America RITA Award which is considered as the most prominent award given to romantic fiction writers. Surprisingly, Jessica Bird hasn’t been in the literary industry for a long time.
All Book Series by J.R. Ward
Exclusive Excerpt of Consumed
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2018
Leaping Hearts
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2002 Pen name · Jessica Bird
The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2008
The Black Dagger Brotherhood: 20th Anniversary Insider's Guide
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is J.R. Ward?
The name J.R. Ward is famous in the literary world for writing paranormal romance. It is a sub-genre for romance and speculative fiction which involves elements beyond scientific explanation. However, the name J.R. Ward is actually a pseudonym used by Jessica Rowley Pell Bird.
Which J.R. Ward series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, the earliest of J.R. Ward's multi-book series: it opens with Dark Lover (2005) and runs to 32 books across 2005–2026, ending with Lover Enthroned (2026). J.R. Ward's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has J.R. Ward written?
J.R. Ward has 64 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2002 and 2027. 60 of them belong to 10 named series — the largest being the Black Dagger Brotherhood series with 32 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should J.R. Ward's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. J.R. Ward's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Black Dagger Brotherhood (2005–2026, 32 books), Black Dagger Brotherhood Companion (2008–2025, 2 books) and Fallen Angels (2009–2014, 6 books), plus 7 more.
How are J.R. Ward's books organised into series?
This guide splits J.R. Ward's 64 books into 10 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Black Dagger Brotherhood (32 books, 2005–2026); Fallen Angels (6 books, 2009–2014); Black Dagger Legacy (4 books, 2015–2019); Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp (3 books, 2020–2022); Lair Of The Wolven (3 books, 2021–2024), plus 5 further series.
How are J.R. Ward's books organised into series?
This guide splits J.R. Ward's 64 books into 10 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Black Dagger Brotherhood (32 books, 2005–2026); Fallen Angels (6 books, 2009–2014); Black Dagger Legacy (4 books, 2015–2019); Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp (3 books, 2020–2022); Lair Of The Wolven (3 books, 2021–2024), plus 5 further series.