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ⓘ About Kristen Painter
Kristen Painter is an American author of fantasy romance novels as well as novels in the genre of urban fantasy and contemporary paranormal and young adult. She has seen her work published in the form of short stories, poetry, and non-fiction works as well. She was a Golden Heart finalist in 2005 and 2007. Kristen Painter is also the co-founder of a site for romance writers that has won awards called Romance Divas. She enjoys being the webmistress for STAR as well. She soon hopes to change her status from RWA PRO to RWA pan with the help of her agent. Kristen Painter is the author of the Steampunk Romance series, the first book in this series being Miss Bramble and the Leviathan.
All Book Series by Kristen Painter
Garden of Dreams and Desires
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2015
The Vampire's Mail Order Bride Prologue
Series opener · book 1 of 25 · published 2015
The Ranger Courts the Celtic Witch
Latest in the series · book 25 of 25 · published 2026
Aces Wild
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2014 Anthology · Amanda Carlson
All In
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2014 Anthology · Amanda Carlson
Dead Man Talking
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2017 Anthology · Jana Deleon
Fooled Around and Spelled In Love
Book 3 of 7 · published 2017 Anthology · Michelle M. Pillow
Total Eclipse of The Hunt
Book 5 of 7 · published 2017 Anthology · Mandy M. Roth
An Everlasting Christmas
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2018 Anthology · Mandy M. Roth
Close Encounters of the Alien Kind
Series opener · book 1 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Fiona Roarke
The Witch Rescues Her Werewolf
Book 2 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Cate Dean
The Truth About Cats and Wolves
Book 3 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Alethea Kontis
The Vampire Bounty Hunter's Unexpected Catch
Book 4 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Larissa Emerald
The Doctor Falls For Her Gargoyle
Book 7 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Cate Dean
The Falcon Finds His Mate
Book 8 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Candace Colt
Invasion of the Alien Snatchers: A Nocturne Falls Universe story
Book 10 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Fiona Roarke
The Fortuneteller's Folly
Book 12 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Wynter Daniels
The Mermaid Catches Her Mate
Book 13 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Jax Cassidy
How Knot to Marry a Vampire
Book 14 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Laurie London
The Falcon Tames The Psychic
Book 17 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Candace Colt
A Dragon Gambles For His Girl
Book 18 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Kira Nyte
The Alien Who Fell to Earth
Book 19 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Fiona Roarke
The Shaman Charms The Shifter
Book 20 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Larissa Emerald
The Nymph Takes Nashville
Book 21 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · J.L. Farey
The Genie's Double Trouble
Book 22 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Wynter Daniels
The Groom Chases His Unicorn
Book 23 of 50 · published 2017 Anthology · Jax Cassidy
Mermaids & Unicorns, Oh My
Book 26 of 50 · published 2017 Co-authored · Jax Cassidy
The Princess Protects Her Huntsman
Book 28 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Kira Nyte
Broccoli & Broomsticks
Book 29 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Jennifer Fischetto
The Dragon's Spellbound Alien
Book 31 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Fiona Roarke
The Dragon's Magical Bride
Book 32 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Tina Moss
The Dragon Falls For The Fairy Godmother
Book 33 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Larissa Emerald
The Chef Caters to the Reaper
Book 34 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Jax Cassidy
The Vampire's Unintended Alien
Book 35 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Fiona Roarke
Beauty and the Bigfoot Hunter
Book 36 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Wynter Daniels
The Falcon's Full House
Book 37 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Candace Colt
Touched By Her Elven Magic
Book 38 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Kira Nyte
The Inspector Claims The Vampiress
Book 39 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Larissa Emerald
The Immortal Takes a Wife
Book 40 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Pamela Labud
Courting The Cat Whisperer
Book 42 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Wynter Daniels
Touched By His Vampire Charm
Book 43 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Kira Nyte
The Witch's Enchanted Alien
Book 44 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Fiona Roarke
The Falcon's Second Chance
Book 45 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Candace Colt
The Lion, The Witch, and the Secret Garden
Book 48 of 50 · published 2018 Anthology · Larissa Emerald
The Ranger Courts the Celtic Witch
Latest in the series · book 50 of 50 · published 2026
Space Coast Holiday Hijinks of Festive Florida Tales
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kristen Painter?
Kristen Painter is an American author of fantasy romance novels as well as novels in the genre of urban fantasy and contemporary paranormal and young adult. She has seen her work published in the form of short stories, poetry, and non-fiction works as well. She was a Golden Heart finalist in 2005 and 2007.
Which Kristen Painter series should I start with?
The best place to start is the House of Comarré series, the earliest of Kristen Painter's multi-book series: it opens with Blood Rights (2011) and runs to 6 books across 2011–2013, ending with Last Blood (2013). Kristen Painter's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Kristen Painter written?
Kristen Painter has 148 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2010 and 2027. 136 of them belong to 14 named series — the largest being the Nocturne Falls Universe series with 50 books — and 12 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Kristen Painter's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Kristen Painter's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Steampunk Romance (2010, 1 book), House of Comarré (2011–2013, 6 books) and Sin City Collectors (2014, 6 books), plus 11 more.
How are Kristen Painter's books organised into series?
This guide splits Kristen Painter's 148 books into 14 named series and 12 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Nocturne Falls Universe (50 books, 2017–2026); Nocturne Falls (25 books, 2015–2026); Nocturne Falls Mystery: Jayne Frost (8 books, 2016–2019); Shadowvale (8 books, 2019–2025); Happily Everlasting (7 books, 2017–2018), plus 9 further series.