Cora Reilly Books in Order: Mafia Chronicles, Camorra, Sins of the Fathers, and More
Cora Reilly is a USA Today bestselling romance author known primarily for dark mafia romance, arranged-marriage stories, morally gray characters, and interconnected families. She lives in Germany and has a law degree, although she says she would rather talk about books than law. Before focusing on romance, she was traditionally published as a young adult author.
Her bibliography can look confusing because characters frequently appear in other couples’ stories, some books are technically standalones but belong to the same mafia world, and Luca Vitiello retells Bound by Honor from Luca’s perspective. Reilly’s official reading-order page specifically says that the books in her mafia world are split into three series plus several standalones, and that the books are interconnected even though many can be read independently.
Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles in Order
The Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles is the foundation of Cora Reilly’s mafia universe. The series follows the New York Mafia and Chicago Outfit and introduces many of the families and characters whose children later appear in Sins of the Fathers.
1. Bound by Honor (2014)
Aria Scuderi is the daughter of a powerful New York mobster, and at eighteen she is expected to marry Luca Vitiello, the ruthless heir to the Chicago Outfit. Their marriage is arranged to strengthen an alliance between two mafia families, leaving Aria to enter a relationship with a man she has every reason to fear.
The novel establishes the political structure, family loyalties, arranged marriages, and dangerous romantic dynamics that dominate Reilly’s mafia world. It is also the author’s own recommended starting point.
2. Bound by Duty (2015)
Dante Cavallaro is about to become the head of the Chicago Outfit, but his first wife died years earlier and her memory continues to shape his life. To project strength and secure his position, he must marry again, and Valentina becomes his chosen bride.
Valentina has secrets of her own, including a complicated history surrounding her first marriage. Their arranged relationship develops into another story about duty, control, trust, and the expectations placed on women within the mafia world.
3. Bound by Hatred (2015)
Gianna Scuderi has watched her sisters enter arranged marriages and is determined not to suffer the same fate. When Matteo Vitiello, one of the New York Mafia’s most feared assassins, becomes interested in her, Gianna attempts to escape the marriage her family has planned.
Her attempt to disappear only makes Matteo more determined to find her. Their relationship becomes a battle of wills between two people who initially seem to have completely different ideas about love and marriage.
4. Bound by Temptation (2015)
Liliana Scuderi has been attracted to Romero since she first met him, but their relationship is complicated by their age difference and their positions within the mafia families. When Liliana’s father arranges a marriage for her with another man, Romero has to decide whether his loyalty to the organization is stronger than his feelings for her.
The romance also carries wider political consequences because acting on their attraction could create conflict between the New York Mafia and Chicago Outfit.
5. Bound by Vengeance (2017)
Growl is a brutal enforcer for the Las Vegas Camorra who has spent much of his life treated as an outsider. Cara, meanwhile, has been raised as the good daughter, but her family’s decisions eventually place her directly in his path.
Their arranged marriage is intended as punishment and political leverage, forcing two damaged people into a relationship neither expected. The novel also expands the mafia world beyond New York and Chicago.
6. Bound by Love (2018)
Bound by Love returns to Luca and Aria and continues their story after the events of Bound by Honor. Their marriage has evolved, but the violence and politics surrounding their families have not disappeared.
The book is particularly important for readers following the original Vitiello family storyline because it connects the early books to the later generation of characters.
Luca Vitiello (2019)
Luca Vitiello is not a completely separate story. It retells Bound by Honor from Luca’s point of view, giving readers access to his thoughts, upbringing, and transformation into the feared mafia heir.
Reilly’s official site lists it within the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles and identifies it as Bound by Honor in Luca’s POV. For a first reading, it is best placed after Bound by Honor, rather than treated as a replacement for the original novel.
7. Bound by the Past (2020)
Dante and Valentina return in a story that examines the consequences of the choices they have made within the Outfit. Dante reflects on the ways he has repeatedly placed his relationship with Valentina above his obligations to the organization.
The novel is particularly important to the broader mafia chronology because it comes after the first three Camorra books in Reilly’s recommended interwoven reading order.
8. Bound by Blood: An Anthology (2020)
Bound by Blood is an anthology rather than a conventional single-couple novel. It contains additional stories connected to the Born in Blood universe and gives readers more time with characters from the mafia world.
Because it is an anthology, readers should not treat it as a standard numbered novel. Reilly includes it in the Born in Blood reading material, but it is different from the main novels.
The Camorra Chronicles in Order
The Camorra Chronicles shifts the focus toward the Las Vegas Camorra and its powerful Falcone family. The series is interconnected with Born in Blood and becomes especially important before the next-generation Sins of the Fathers books.
1. Twisted Loyalties (2018)
Fabiano Scuderi has grown up surrounded by the consequences of the mafia world and eventually finds himself under the authority of the Camorra. His loyalties become complicated when he becomes involved with a woman whose presence challenges his understanding of duty.
The book introduces the Camorra Chronicles and expands the mafia universe beyond the original New York and Chicago families. Reilly specifically notes that Fabiano’s story belongs to this new series rather than Born in Blood.
2. Twisted Emotions (2019)
Nino Falcone is known for being cold, calculating, and seemingly incapable of ordinary emotion. Kiara is brought into his life through an arranged marriage, but the relationship becomes far more complicated as they slowly begin to understand each other.
The book explores trauma, trust, emotional vulnerability, and the contrast between Nino’s reputation and the person he becomes within the relationship.
3. Twisted Pride (2019)
Remo Falcone is the ruthless head of the Camorra, and Serafina is the daughter of a rival family. Their relationship begins from a position of hostility and political conflict rather than romance.
The novel is one of the major turning points in the Camorra storyline because Remo’s relationship with Serafina has consequences for the wider mafia alliances and the next generation.
4. Twisted Bonds (2019)
The Camorra world becomes increasingly complicated as new relationships develop among the next members of the powerful mafia families. The book continues the stories and alliances established by the earlier Camorra novels.
It also helps establish several characters who become important to later books, making it more valuable when read as part of the complete series rather than as an isolated romance.
5. Twisted Hearts (2020)
The fifth Camorra novel continues the interconnected stories of the Las Vegas families. Old rivalries and family expectations remain major forces in the characters’ relationships.
By this point, the Camorra series is no longer simply a collection of separate romances. The books increasingly function as pieces of a much larger family and criminal-world narrative.
6. Twisted Cravings (2021)
The sixth Camorra Chronicles book continues the stories of the Falcone family and their circle. The relationship at its center is shaped by the dangerous environment in which these characters have grown up.
It is currently the final published novel in the main Camorra Chronicles series. Reilly’s official reading-order page places the first three Camorra books before returning to Bound by the Past and Bound by Blood, after which readers can finish the remaining Camorra books.
Sins of the Fathers in Order
Sins of the Fathers is the next-generation branch of the mafia universe. These books follow the children of characters from Born in Blood and the Camorra Chronicles.
Reilly describes the series as a next-generation continuation that can technically be read independently, but she recommends reading it after the earlier mafia books if you want the full chronological experience.
1. By Sin I Rise: Part One (2021)
Maddox and Marcella are at the center of the first next-generation story. Their relationship introduces readers to the children of the original mafia couples and shows how the choices of the previous generation continue to affect their children.
The book establishes the tone of Sins of the Fathers and should be read before Part Two because the story is deliberately divided across two books.
2. By Sin I Rise: Part Two (2021)
Part Two continues Maddox and Marcella’s story and brings their relationship arc to its conclusion.
Together, the two parts should be considered one continuous romance rather than two unrelated stories. Reading Part One first is essential.
3. By Virtue I Fall (2022)
Santino and Anna take center stage in the third Sins of the Fathers story. Their romance brings another branch of the mafia families into focus while continuing the next-generation storyline.
The book also expands the connections between the children of the original mafia characters and shows how the old family alliances continue to shape their lives.
4. By Fate I Conquer (2022)
Amo Vitiello and Greta Falcone are at the heart of this installment. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that they belong to powerful families and are surrounded by expectations about who they should and should not love.
The story combines soulmate romance with mafia politics and forbidden-love tension. Cora Reilly’s official site identifies it as Sins of the Fathers #4.
5. By Frenzy I Ruin (2024)
Nevio Falcone and Aurora Scuderi’s relationship forms the center of the fifth book. Aurora has loved Nevio since childhood, but a painful event causes her to leave Las Vegas in an attempt to escape him and the life surrounding him.
Nevio, however, refuses to let the past disappear. His obsessive pursuit of Aurora gives the novel a particularly dark second-chance dynamic, and the book is officially Sins of the Fathers #5.
6. By Cunning I Prevail (forthcoming)
The next announced Sins of the Fathers story centers on Leonas Cavallaro and Charlotte Clark. It is planned as the sixth book in the series, but there is currently no confirmed release date.
Because it has not been published, it should not be counted among the completed Sins of the Fathers books.
Five-Leaf Clover Books in Order
The Five-Leaf Clover series is a separate Irish mafia romance series rather than a continuation of the main Italian-American mafia storyline. It focuses on the Devaney family and connects New York and Dublin.
1. Dangerous Innocence (2023)
Aislinn Killeen travels from Dublin to New York after her sister disappears. Her search takes her into the Irish mafia and toward Lorcan Devaney, a dangerous man who may know more about her sister than he admits.
The novel combines missing-person mystery, arranged marriage, age-gap romance, and Irish mafia politics. It is the first Five-Leaf Clover book.
2. Alluring Deception (2026)
The second Five-Leaf Clover book follows Aran Devaney and Vittoria Vitale. Vittoria is hiding her identity while working as a nanny, only to become involved with one of the Devaney brothers.
The story continues the Irish mafia branch of Reilly’s romance universe. Reilly’s official blog identifies it as Five Leaf Clover Book Two.
Mafia Standalones
Several Cora Reilly books are connected to her mafia universe but are not assigned to Born in Blood, Camorra Chronicles, or Sins of the Fathers.
Sweet Temptation (2020)
Cassio is a widowed mafia leader responsible for two young children and needs a wife who can help create a family around them. Giulia enters the marriage knowing that she is expected to fulfill a role determined by tradition rather than romance.
The book is a standalone romance, but Reilly specifically recommends reading it after Bound by Love because of its place in the wider mafia chronology.
Fragile Longing (2020)
Sofia has always lived in the shadow of her seemingly perfect sister. When her sister leaves her fiancé behind, Sofia is unexpectedly placed in her sister’s position and must marry Danilo.
The emotional tension comes from Danilo’s inability to forget the woman he originally wanted and Sofia’s growing desire to be loved for herself. Reilly recommends placing this book after Bound by the Past.
A Touch of Fate (2025)
A Touch of Fate is another mafia-world standalone and is part of the broader connected universe rather than a new numbered series.
Reilly’s reading-order guidance places it after Fragile Longing, making that placement more useful for readers who want to follow the shared-world chronology rather than simply read by publication date.
Sin and Redemption (2025)
Maximus Trevisan is an enforcer for the Famiglia whose life changes after a terrible incident involving someone he was supposed to protect. Sara’s future is also shattered, eventually forcing her into a marriage with Maximus.
The story explores guilt, family honor, trauma, and redemption within Reilly’s mafia setting. It is classified by the author as a Mafia Standalone.
The Madman and His Broken Princess (2025)
Nestore Romano and Amelia have a history that goes back to childhood, but betrayal and family conflict have transformed their relationship. Nestore eventually forces Amelia into a marriage that is as much about revenge as it is about the feelings he cannot escape.
The book is another standalone within Reilly’s mafia world and was published in December 2025.
Contemporary Standalones
Cora Reilly also has romance novels that sit outside the mafia universe.
Not Meant To Be Broken (2020)
Amber is struggling with the aftermath of a devastating attack and moves in with her brother and his friend Zachary in an attempt to rebuild her life. Zach sees that Amber is struggling and becomes determined to help her feel safe again.
The romance focuses heavily on healing, trust, vulnerability, and learning to live after trauma. It is listed by Reilly as a contemporary standalone.
Only Work, No Play (2019)
Evie travels to Australia to become the personal assistant of rugby star Xavier Stevens, hoping the new job will give her a fresh start. Xavier is famous for his casual relationships, but his attraction to Evie gradually makes their professional arrangement much more complicated.
The book is a contemporary sports romance and is separate from Reilly’s mafia universe.
Tough Games
Only Work, No Play (2019)
Only Work, No Play is sometimes listed under Tough Games, although the author’s current website places it under Contemporary Standalones. The story follows Evie and rugby star Xavier in a workplace romance set against professional sports.
For a current website-based bibliography, it is safest to list it as a contemporary standalone rather than treat Tough Games as an active multi-book series.
Cora Reilly as C. Reilly
Cora Reilly also writes under the pseudonym C. Reilly. These books are not part of the mafia romance universe.
Rules of Deception
- Deceitful (2022)
- Renegade (2022)
Deceitful follows Tessa, a young woman with genetic abilities who works with a secret FBI unit investigating a serial killer. Renegade continues her story, making the two books a separate suspense/speculative series. Reilly maintains a separate C. Reilly books section on her official website.
Cora Reilly’s Recommended Mafia Reading Order
If you want the chronological experience, this is more useful than simply finishing one series and moving to the next.
Cora Reilly herself recommends beginning with Bound by Honor and Luca Vitiello, then continuing through the early Born in Blood books until Bound by Love. After that, she recommends reading the first three Camorra books, returning to Bound by the Past and Bound by Blood, and then finishing the Camorra Chronicles.
A practical version is:
- Bound by Honor
- Luca Vitiello
- Bound by Duty
- Bound by Hatred
- Bound by Temptation
- Bound by Vengeance
- Bound by Love
- Twisted Loyalties
- Twisted Emotions
- Twisted Pride
- Bound by the Past
- Bound by Blood
- Twisted Bonds
- Twisted Hearts
- Twisted Cravings
- Sins of the Fathers, beginning with By Sin I Rise: Part One
There are also three strategically placed mafia standalones: Sweet Temptation after Bound by Love, Fragile Longing after Bound by the Past, and A Touch of Fate after Fragile Longing. This placement follows Reilly’s own guidance.
Publication Order vs. Chronological Order
These are not exactly the same for Cora Reilly.
Publication order is easier if you simply want to read each series from Book 1 onward. However, because Bound by the Past and Bound by Blood were published after the first three Camorra books, while their story placement overlaps with the broader universe, Reilly’s own chronological recommendation moves readers back and forth between the two series.
For a first-time reader, I would use Reilly’s recommended chronological-style order rather than trying to reconstruct the entire universe from publication dates.
How the Cora Reilly Mafia Universe Fits Together
The simplest way to understand the universe is:
Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles
The original New York and Chicago mafia families.
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The Camorra Chronicles
The Las Vegas Camorra and the Falcone family.
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Sins of the Fathers
The next generation, featuring the children of characters from the earlier books.
Alongside these are mafia standalones such as Sweet Temptation, Fragile Longing, A Touch of Fate, Sin and Redemption, and The Madman and His Broken Princess. Reilly officially identifies those three main series as the core of her mafia world.
The Five-Leaf Clover series is a separate Irish mafia branch and should not be inserted into the core Born in Blood/Camorra/Sins chronology.
Where Should You Start With Cora Reilly?
Start with Bound by Honor
This is the best choice for most readers. It introduces the main mafia universe and is also the book Reilly’s official website highlights under “Start here.”
Start with Twisted Loyalties
If you already know you prefer the darker, more dangerous Camorra side of the universe, Twisted Loyalties begins that series.
Start with Dangerous Innocence
If you specifically want Irish mafia romance, begin with Dangerous Innocence. It starts the Five-Leaf Clover series and does not require the earlier Italian-American mafia books.
Start with Not Meant To Be Broken
For contemporary romance without mafia politics, Not Meant To Be Broken is a separate entry point.
Do You Have to Read Cora Reilly’s Books in Order?
Not every book needs to be read in order.
Many individual romances can be read as standalones, and Reilly explicitly says that several books in her mafia world can be read independently. However, reading the connected books in order gives a much better understanding of the family relationships, political alliances, recurring characters, and next-generation stories.
The books where order matters most are Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles, The Camorra Chronicles, and Sins of the Fathers.
What Is the Latest Cora Reilly Book?
As of 2026, the newest published Cora Reilly title is Alluring Deception, Book 2 of the Five-Leaf Clover series, following Dangerous Innocence. Her official site identifies it as the second Five-Leaf Clover book, while her 2026 announcement introduced the title as Book Two.
Her most recent published mafia-world standalone is The Madman and His Broken Princess, released December 5, 2025.
FAQ
What is the first Cora Reilly book?
Bound by Honor, published in 2014, is the best starting point for her main mafia universe. It is also the book highlighted as “Start here” on her official books page.
How many Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles books are there?
The main Born in Blood bibliography contains six core novels through Bound by Love, followed by Luca Vitiello, Bound by the Past, and the Bound by Blood anthology. The author includes these works under the Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles on her official reading-order page.
Is Luca Vitiello a separate story?
No. Luca Vitiello retells Bound by Honor from Luca’s point of view. It gives additional insight into Luca rather than introducing a completely new timeline.
Should I read Luca Vitiello before Bound by Honor?
For a first-time reader, read Bound by Honor first, then Luca Vitiello. Reilly’s chronological guidance includes both near the beginning, while Bound by Honor is clearly her primary starting point.
How many Camorra Chronicles books are there?
There are six published Camorra Chronicles novels: Twisted Loyalties, Twisted Emotions, Twisted Pride, Twisted Bonds, Twisted Hearts, and Twisted Cravings.
How many Sins of the Fathers books are there?
There are currently five published books in the series, beginning with the two-part By Sin I Rise and continuing through By Virtue I Fall, By Fate I Conquer, and By Frenzy I Ruin. By Cunning I Prevail is planned as Book 6 but does not yet have a confirmed release date.
Is Sins of the Fathers a sequel series?
Yes. It is the next-generation branch of the mafia universe and follows children of characters from the earlier books. Reilly says it can stand on its own, but recommends reading it after the other mafia books for the chronological experience.
Are Five-Leaf Clover and Born in Blood connected?
They are separate branches. Five-Leaf Clover focuses on an Irish mafia family and is not part of the three-series core mafia world that Reilly identifies as Born in Blood, Camorra Chronicles, and Sins of the Fathers.
What is the best Cora Reilly series?
For the classic Cora Reilly experience, Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles is the natural starting point because it establishes the main mafia universe. If you prefer the more intense Las Vegas Camorra storyline, The Camorra Chronicles is another strong choice.
Does Cora Reilly write under another name?
Yes. She also writes as C. Reilly, including the Rules of Deception books. Her official website maintains a separate bibliography for that pseudonym.
Is The Madman and His Broken Princess part of a series?
No. It is listed as a Mafia Standalone on Reilly’s official website. It was published on December 5, 2025.
What is the Five-Leaf Clover series about?
It is an Irish mafia romance series centered on the Devaney family. Dangerous Innocence introduces Lorcan Devaney and Aislinn Killeen, while Alluring Deception moves to another Devaney brother, Aran.
Final Verdict
Cora Reilly’s bibliography makes much more sense once you separate her main mafia universe from her other romance projects.
For the core experience, start with Bound by Honor, then follow the interconnected Born in Blood and Camorra stories before moving into Sins of the Fathers. If you want the author’s own chronological-style experience, use the interwoven order rather than simply finishing one series and moving to the next.
For a shorter entry point, Dangerous Innocence starts the separate Five-Leaf Clover Irish mafia series, while Not Meant To Be Broken offers contemporary romance without the mafia setting.
The most important distinction is that Cora Reilly’s books are interconnected, but not everything belongs to one giant series. That is why reading lists that simply put every title into one numbered sequence can be misleading.
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