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Publication Order of A Game Most Dangerous Books
Start with: A Game Most Dangerous (2015)
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Publication Order of Anti-Heroes Books
Start with: Trick of the Light (2016)
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Publication Order of Black Magic Books
Start with: Black Magic (2012)
ⓘ About Megan Derr
About Megan Derr Megan Derr, a prolific American author in the realm of queer romance and fantasy, has carved out a niche with her engaging and entertaining stories. Known for her dedication to the genre, Megan’s writing has captivated readers worldwide. She skillfully crafts her characters and protagonists, making each story a delightful journey. Her ability to blend fantasy and romance ensures her novels stand out in a crowded market. One of Megan’s strengths as a writer is her knack for creating relatable and memorable characters. Her protagonists often resonate with readers, drawing them into the intricate worlds she creates. Her stories, although sometimes accused of being lighthearted, manage to remain deeply engaging.
All Book Series by Megan Derr
1
A Game Most Dangerous
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2015
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2
The Ransom of a Night Hunter
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019
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1
Trick of the Light
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2016
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3
Close Enough to Touch
Book 3 of 4 · published 2019
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4
Not with the Eyes
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2022
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1
Black Magic
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2012
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2
Come to Me
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2014
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1
The Huntsman
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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3
The Queen
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
Godfrey and the Detective
Single-title series · published 2019
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1
Prisoner
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2007
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3
The Bastard Prince
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2010
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1
The Succubus
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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3
The Monk
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
Champion of Fire & Ice
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2021
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2
Champion of Dusk & Dawn
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022
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1
Dance with the Devil
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2009
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3
Dance in the Dark
Book 3 of 13 · published 2011
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4
Sword of the King
Book 4 of 13 · published 2012
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6
Dance Only for Me
Book 6 of 13 · published 2013
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7
The Glass Coffin
Book 7 of 13 · published 2013
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9
Shield of the Dragon
Book 9 of 13 · published 2016
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13
Dance in the Storm
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2020
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1
Deceived
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2008
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3
A Suitable Replacement
Book 3 of 5 · published 2014
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5
The Lady and the Thief
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2018
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1
By Mistake
Single-title series · published 2025
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1
Finder Tolan
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
Lord Seabolt
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019
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1
Mismatch, Lovematch
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2023
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2
Frostbite, Lovebite
Book 2 of 3 · published 2025
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3
Homesick, Lovesick
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
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1
Lukos Heat
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2014
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2
Royal Fire
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022
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1
An Admirer
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2010
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3
An Exception
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012
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1
Tournament of Losers
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2015
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2
Quest of Fools
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2023
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1
The Heart of a Dragonslayer
Single-title series · published 2023
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1
Behind the Mask
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2010
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2
Always Masked
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2012
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1
Waiting for You
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2017
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2
Fighting for You
Book 2 of 3 · published 2018
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3
Looking for You
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2018
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1
Volume One
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2020
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4
Volume Four
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021
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1
Backwoods Asylum
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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3
Sweet Nothings
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
The Missing Butterfly
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2008
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4
Love You Like a Romance Novel
Book 4 of 6 · published 2013
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6
Two for the Show
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2015
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1
Midsummer Moon
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2010
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5
Midsummer Song
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2020
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1
Wick
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2012
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2
Dualwick
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022
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1
Hold Still
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2018
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2
Gather Close
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2023
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1
Dire Straits
Single-title series · published 2010
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1
Herbal Remedy
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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2
The Werewolf of Grey Lake Inn
Book 2 of 3 · published 2015
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3
Paranormal Days
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2016
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1
Of Last Resort
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2014
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4
From Fear
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2023
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1
Hammer & Powder
Single-title series · published 2023
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1
Runescribe
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2018
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2
Talismaker
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022
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1
The King's Harem
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2011
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3
The Harem Master
Book 3 of 8 · published 2014
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4
The Prince's Harem
Book 4 of 8 · published 2022
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5
The Prince's Wife
Book 5 of 8 · published 2024
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7
The King's Menagerie
Book 7 of 8 · published 2025
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8
Wildflower
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2025
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1
The High King's Golden Tongue
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2012
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2
The Pirate of Fathoms Deep
Book 2 of 6 · published 2016
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3
The Heart of the Lost Star
Book 3 of 6 · published 2017
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4
The Mercenaries of the Stolen Moon
Book 4 of 6 · published 2018
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5
The Fallen King's Penitent Soldier
Book 5 of 6 · published 2022
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6
Tales of the High Court
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2024
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1
The Permanent Collection
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2018
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2
The Special Exhibits
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018
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1
The Jewels of Bangkok
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2010
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4
Bangkok Adventure
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2020
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1
Treasure
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2012
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5
Chaos
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2012
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1
Something Sweet
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
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2
Looking for More
Book 2 of 3 · published 2014
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3
The Shopping List
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
Love Tokens
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2017
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2
The Toymaker's Hoard
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019
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1
The Engineered Throne
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2013
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2
The Painted Crown
Book 2 of 4 · published 2016
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3
Blood and Marriage
Book 3 of 4 · published 2019
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4
The Stolen Court
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2022
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1
Embrace
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2009
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2
The Only Option
Book 2 of 15 · published 2016
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4
Secrets & Spells
Book 4 of 15 · published 2019
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5
The Blood Burns in My Veins
Book 5 of 15 · published 2021
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6
How Not to Marry a Prince
Book 6 of 15 · published 2022
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7
The Body Catcher
Book 7 of 15 · published 2023
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8
Bones of the Lich King
Book 8 of 15 · published 2023
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9
The Empty Throne
Book 9 of 15 · published 2024
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10
Lily of the Valley
Book 10 of 15 · published 2024
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12
The Shoemaker
Book 12 of 15 · published 2025
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13
Edge of Knight
Book 13 of 15 · published 2026
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14
The Dragon and the Exiled
Book 14 of 15 · published 2026
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15
The Inheritance
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2026
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1
The Menagerie: Lynx
Series opener · book 1 of 25 · published 2009
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6
The Dragon's Tamer
Book 6 of 25 · published 2011
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8
Delivery with a Smile
Book 8 of 25 · published 2012
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9
Blood in the Water
Book 9 of 25 · published 2012
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10
Ivan the Heartless
Book 10 of 25 · published 2012
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11
The Stable Boy
Book 11 of 25 · published 2013
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12
The Broken Forest
Book 12 of 25 · published 2015
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13
The Secret of Mermaid Cove
Book 13 of 25 · published 2015
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16
The Royal Inquisitor / Private Dicks
Book 16 of 25 · published 2016
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17
The Prince of the Moon
Book 17 of 25 · published 2017
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19
Cake with the King
Book 19 of 25 · published 2018
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20
Two Parts Mistletoe
Book 20 of 25 · published 2018
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23
The Eastern Gate
Book 23 of 25 · published 2022
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24
The Seventh Swan
Book 24 of 25 · published 2025
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25
A Heart Wrapped in Thorns
Latest in the series · book 25 of 25 · published 2026
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1
Regency
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2008
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3
Magic and Mischief
Book 3 of 8 · published 2010
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4
Fairytales Slashed Volume 1
Book 4 of 8 · published 2010
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6
Wriggle & Sparkle
Book 6 of 8 · published 2016
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7
Once Upon a Dream
Book 7 of 8 · published 2016
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8
A Trilogy of Knights
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2019
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1
Crow's Fate
Series opener · book 1 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · Kim Fielding
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2
Step Right Up
Book 2 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · L.A. Witt
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3
Magic Burning
Book 3 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · Kaje Harper
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4
Night-blooming Hearts
Book 4 of 28 · published 2023
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5
Go for the Company
Book 5 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · Ander C. Lark
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6
Assassin by Accident
Book 6 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · E.J. Russell
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7
Roustabout
Book 7 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · Morgan Brice
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8
The Extraordinary Locket of Elijah Gray
Book 8 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · Kayleigh Sky
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9
Dryad on Fire
Book 9 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · Nicole Dennis
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10
Smoke and Mirrors
Book 10 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · Elizabeth Silver
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11
You Can Do Magic
Book 11 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · R.L. Merrill
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12
Sting in the Tail
Book 12 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · T.A. Moore
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13
The Black Robe of Flanders
Book 13 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · SaraEllis
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14
Gods and Monsters
Book 14 of 28 · published 2023 Anthology · Rachel Langella
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15
The Wrong Familiar: Carnival of Mysteries
Book 15 of 28 · published 2024
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16
Rook's Time
Book 16 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · Kim Fielding
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17
The Villain Who Wasn't
Book 17 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · Liv Rancourt
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18
Blue Lightning
Book 18 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · BL Maxwell
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19
Magic Escaping
Book 19 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · Kaje Harper
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20
Lighting the Darkness
Book 20 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · Eden Winters
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21
You Can Save Me
Book 21 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · R.L. Merrill
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22
Go for the Climate
Book 22 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · Ander C. Lark
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23
Flames of the Arcane
Book 23 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · Kris Jacen,Nicole Dennis
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24
Airs Above the Ground
Book 24 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · Rachel Langella
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25
Midnight on the Midway
Book 25 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · Morgan Brice
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26
Dust Bowl Magic
Book 26 of 28 · published 2024 Anthology · Z.A. Maxfield
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27
The Sin Eater
Book 27 of 28 · published 2025 Anthology · Liv Rancourt
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28
You Can Make Me
Latest in the series · book 28 of 28 · published 2025 Anthology · R.L. Merrill
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1
Fairytales Slashed 2
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2010 Co-authored · Sasha L. Miller
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2
Fairytales Slashed: Volume 8
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2017 Anthology · Kathleen Danielson
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1
Digital to Analog
Series opener · book 1 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Evie Kiels
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2
Waiting
Book 2 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Erica Kealey
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3
The Wrong Note
Book 3 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Isabella Carter
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4
Saints & Sinners
Book 4 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Kayla Bain-Vrba
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5
Perfect Planning
Book 5 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Julia Alaric
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6
Zombie Films on Valentine's Day
Book 6 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Emily Gould
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7
Any Day Will Do
Book 7 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Sasha L. Miller
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8
The Key
Book 8 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · M.J. O'Shea
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9
Giving In
Book 9 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Piper Vaughn
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10
A Native Valentine
Book 10 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · India Jackson
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11
The Tennis Partners
Book 11 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Alison Bailey
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12
Take A Chance On Me
Book 12 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Liz Lambdin
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13
Love & Patience
Book 13 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · K-lee Klein
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14
Reunited
Book 14 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · T.T.Kove
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15
Tabloid Trouble
Book 15 of 28 · published 2012
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16
The Lady's Herald
Book 16 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · M.J. Willow
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17
Beware of Cupid Bearing Gifts
Book 17 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Elizah J. Davis
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18
Rusty's Surprise
Book 18 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Zach Sweets
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19
Pure Bliss
Book 19 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Rachelle Cochran
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20
Razor's Cut
Book 20 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Xara X. Xanakas
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21
Serendipity
Book 21 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Rachel White
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22
Love on the Menu
Book 22 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · May Ridge
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23
Smoking is Bad for You
Book 23 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Sasha L. Miller
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24
A Gift to Remembrance
Book 24 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Siobhan Crosslin
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25
From Your Secret Admirer
Book 25 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Debora Day
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27
Transfer Day Magic
Book 27 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Kaseka Nvita
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28
These Bonds
Latest in the series · book 28 of 28 · published 2012 Anthology · Sylvia A. Winters
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1
The Bestiary, Volume One
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2012 Anthology · E.E. Ottoman,Talya Andor,James L. Craig,Beth Wirth,Mell Eight
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2
The Bestiary, Volume Two
Book 2 of 4 · published 2012 Anthology · Sasha L. Miller,Alessandra Ebulu,Cassandra Pierce,Sylvia A. Winters,Isabella Carter,S.A. Winters
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3
The Bestiary, Volume Three
Book 3 of 4 · published 2012
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4
The Bestiary, Volume Four
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2012 Anthology · Alex Powell,Julia Alaric
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1
Don't Read in the Closet: Volume Four
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2011
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2
That Famous Happy End
Book 2 of 6 · published 2011
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3
A Touch of Mistletoe
Book 3 of 6 · published 2014
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5
Unfinished Business
Book 5 of 6 · published 2016
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6
Resilience: Puerto Rico
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2018
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Megan Derr?
About Megan Derr Megan Derr, a prolific American author in the realm of queer romance and fantasy, has carved out a niche with her engaging and entertaining stories. Known for her dedication to the genre, Megan's writing has captivated readers worldwide. She skillfully crafts her characters and protagonists, making each story a delightful journey.
Which Megan Derr series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Captured Hearts series, the earliest of Megan Derr's multi-book series: it opens with Prisoner (2007) and runs to 3 books across 2007–2010, ending with The Bastard Prince (2010). Megan Derr's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Megan Derr written?
Megan Derr has 241 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2007 and 2026. 187 of them belong to 43 named series — the largest being the Carnival of Mysteries series with 28 books — and 54 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Megan Derr's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Megan Derr's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Captured Hearts (2007–2010, 3 books), Lovesongs (2008–2015, 6 books) and Deceived (2008–2018, 5 books), plus 40 more.
How are Megan Derr's books organised into series?
This guide splits Megan Derr's 241 books into 43 named series and 54 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Carnival of Mysteries (28 books, 2023–2025); Kiss Me Quick (28 books, 2012); Dance with the Devil (13 books, 2009–2020); Tales of Tavamara (8 books, 2011–2025); Lovesongs (6 books, 2008–2015), plus 38 further series.
