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ⓘ About Mary Mecham
About Mary Mecham Mary Mecham is an American author known for her contributions to the young adult fantasy and romance genres. Her works are popular for their high-stakes adventures and captivating storylines, combining elements of romance and fantasy in what is often referred to as ‘romantasy.’ Readers can expect fairy tale retellings filled with excitement and intrigue. Mecham is equally noted for weaving in romance without the inclusion of explicit content, ensuring her books are suitable for a wide audience. A significant strength of Mary Mecham’s writing lies in her creation of dynamic characters and protagonists. Her stories often include morally grey characters, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.
All Book Series by Mary Mecham
Filia and the Fall Festival
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Leialoha Humpherys
Charlotte and the Cozy Cottage
Book 2 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Abigail Manning
Frey and the Icy Orchard
Book 3 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Scarlett Luna Strange
Willow and the Harvest Moon
Book 5 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · KaylaEshbaugh
Jacklyn and the Twisted Beanstalk
Book 6 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Callie Thomas
Callie and the Pumpkin Seed
Book 7 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Sarah Beran
Astryn and the Golden Goose
Book 8 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · M.J. Padgett
Faye and the Feline Feat
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Sarah Beran
To Shatter A Slipper
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Abigail Manning
To Curse a Black Swan
Book 8 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Leialoha Humpherys
To Rival a Reflection
Book 10 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Selina De Luca
To Destroy an Illusion
Book 11 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Kendra E. Ardnek
To Capture a Beauty
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Kimberly Pearl
Mountain of Dragons and Sacrifice
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2024 Anthology · Tara Grayce
Pearls of Salt and Sacrifice
Book 2 of 7 · published 2024 Anthology · Everly Haywood
Mask of Deception and Sacrifice
Book 3 of 7 · published 2024 Anthology · Callie Thomas
Island of Secrets and Sacrifice
Book 4 of 7 · published 2024 Anthology · Deborah Grace White
Labyrinth of Lies and Sacrifice
Book 6 of 7 · published 2024 Anthology · C.F.E. Black
Of Dragons and Stone
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2025 Anthology · Tara Grayce
The Hidden Gift
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2024 Anthology · Annette K. Larsen
The Lonely Eve
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2024 Anthology · Emily Deady
Transformed Tail
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2026 Anthology · Leialoha Humpherys
Imprisoned Slumber
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026 Anthology · Camille Peters
Tainted Beauty
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Alesha Adamson
Diamond Wishes
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Abigail Manning
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mary Mecham?
About Mary Mecham Mary Mecham is an American author known for her contributions to the young adult fantasy and romance genres. Her works are popular for their high-stakes adventures and captivating storylines, combining elements of romance and fantasy in what is often referred to as 'romantasy.' Readers can expect fairy tale retellings filled with excitement and intrigue. Mecham is equally noted for weaving in romance without the inclusion of explicit content, ensuring her books are suitable for a wide audience.
Which Mary Mecham series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Mary Mecham Young Adult series, the earliest of Mary Mecham's multi-book series: it opens with Ugly (2020) and runs to 3 books across 2020–2023, ending with A Curse of Gold and Beauty (2023). Mary Mecham's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Mary Mecham written?
Mary Mecham has 67 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2020 and 2027. Every one of them sits in one of 9 named series — the largest being The Shattered Tales series with 12 books.
In what order should Mary Mecham's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Mary Mecham's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Mary Mecham Young Adult (2020–2023, 3 books), Laurel of Locksley (2021–2026, 3 books) and The Shattered Tales (2023, 12 books), plus 6 more.
How are Mary Mecham's books organised into series?
This guide splits Mary Mecham's 67 books into 9 named series, with no standalone titles: The Shattered Tales (12 books, 2023); All That Glitters (12 books, 2025); Autumn Fairy Tales (9 books, 2023–2024); Displaced Fairytales (8 books, 2026); Sacrificed Hearts (7 books, 2024–2025), plus 4 further series.