Gena Showalter Books in Order: Lords of the Underworld, Alien Huntress, and Every Major Series

Gena Showalter has built a sprawling fiction catalog filled with immortal warriors, supernatural creatures, dangerous alien worlds, fairy-tale reinventions, and contemporary romantic heroes. Her stories often mix high-stakes conflict with romance, humor, and characters whose personal struggles are as important as the fantasy worlds around them.

The challenge for new readers is that Showalter has written numerous series, companion novellas, interconnected paranormal romances, and books co-authored with Jill Monroe and other writers. Some series are complete, while others have future installments or unresolved storylines. The best way to read her work is to choose a series that matches your interests and follow its publication order.

This guide organizes her major series, standalone novels, shorter fiction, and selected collaborative projects. It also distinguishes original titles from alternate editions and identifies upcoming books separately so you can build a reading list without confusing different series.

1. Lords of the Underworld Books in Order

Lords of the Underworld is one of Gena Showalter’s signature paranormal romance series. Its central premise follows immortal warriors cursed to carry the spirits of demons after opening Pandora’s Box. Each warrior faces a different internal struggle, and the series pairs their supernatural conflicts with individual romance stories.

Because characters and events recur across the books, publication order is the best approach. The Darkest Fire is a prequel novella, while The Darkest Night introduces the main novel sequence.

Lords of the Underworld reading order

1. The Darkest Fire (2008): A prequel novella that provides background to the mythology behind the series.
2. The Darkest Night (2008): Introduces the immortal warriors and the world shaped by their demonic curses.
3. The Darkest Kiss (2008): Continues the interconnected romances and conflicts among the warriors.
4. The Darkest Pleasure (2008): Follows another warrior’s struggle with his curse and the forces threatening his world.
5. The Darkest Prison (2009): A shorter companion story in the wider Lords of the Underworld universe.
6. The Darkest Whisper (2009): Focuses on another of the immortal warriors and his complicated path toward love.
7. The Darkest Angel (2010): A companion novella that expands the supernatural world beyond the central warriors.
8. The Darkest Passion (2010): Continues the series’ blend of immortal mythology, danger, and romance.
9. The Darkest Lie (2010): Explores the conflict between a warrior’s past, his curse, and the possibility of a different future.
10. The Darkest Secret (2011): Adds another romantic storyline to the expanding supernatural cast.
11. The Darkest Surrender (2011): Continues the warriors’ battles against external enemies and their own destructive instincts.
12. The Darkest Seduction (2012): Advances the overarching conflict while developing another central romance.
13. The Darkest Craving (2013): A companion story set within the same supernatural continuity.
14. The Darkest Touch (2014): Returns to the immortal warriors and the consequences of their curses.
15. The Darkest Torment (2016): Continues the series’ increasingly complicated supernatural conflicts.
16. The Darkest Promise (2017): Adds another romance and a new set of personal and supernatural challenges.
17. The Darkest Warrior (2018): Develops the series’ continuing mythology and its network of immortal characters.
18. The Darkest Captive (2018): A shorter story within the Lords of the Underworld world.
19. The Darkest Assassin (2019): Another companion installment that expands the universe.
20. The Darkest King (2020): Continues the larger storyline involving the immortals and their supernatural enemies.
21. The Darkest Destiny (2021): A later installment in the series’ extended mythology.

The series includes both full-length novels and shorter companion stories. Check the edition’s contents before buying an omnibus or collection, as some versions package novellas differently.

Where should you start? If you want the main story rather than its background material, begin with The Darkest Night. Readers who prefer to experience the mythology from the earliest point can read The Darkest Fire first.

Is Lords of the Underworld finished?

The original published sequence has a substantial reading history, but readers should not assume every character’s story has been fully resolved. Showalter has explained on her official FAQ that she no longer writes for the publisher of this series, which complicates publishing new full-length installments. She has also mentioned working on a Cameron novella for release to her supporters.

2. Alien Huntress Books in Order

Alien Huntress combines paranormal romance, science fiction, and action. The stories take place in a world where aliens live among humans, and specialized investigators confront extraterrestrial threats. The series uses different protagonists across its books, so the novels can feel like individual romances within a shared setting.

Alien Huntress reading order

1. Awaken Me Darkly (2005)
2. Enslave Me Sweetly (2006)
3. Savor Me Slowly (2007)
4. Seduce the Darkness (2009)
5. Ecstasy in Darkness (2010)
6. Dark Taste of Rapture (2011)

The sequence moves from the opening investigations into increasingly dangerous encounters involving alien identities, human relationships, and the question of whom the characters can trust.

Best starting point: Awaken Me Darkly introduces the series’ setting and is the natural place to begin. The books share a world, so reading them in order helps you recognize recurring details and connections.

3. Teen Alien Huntress Books in Order

The Teen Alien Huntress books offer a younger-audience entry point into Showalter’s alien-themed fiction. The series uses the same broad mix of danger, unusual abilities, romance, and supernatural or extraterrestrial mystery, but its protagonists and narrative focus differ from the adult Alien Huntress novels.

Teen Alien Huntress reading order

1. Red Handed (2007)
2. Blacklisted (2007)
3. Darkness Eternal (2013)

Read the three books in publication order. Do not confuse this shorter series with the six-book adult Alien Huntress sequence, even though the two share related themes.

4. Atlantis Books in Order

The Atlantis novels combine fantasy romance with a world of magical creatures, hidden realms, and powerful beings. The series features different romantic leads and supernatural conflicts, with Atlantis serving as a setting for dangerous encounters and unexpected relationships.

Atlantis reading order

1. Heart of the Dragon (2005)
2. Jewel of Atlantis (2006)
3. The Nymph King (2007)
4. The Vampire’s Bride (2009)
5. The Amazon’s Curse (2009)

The first three titles establish the fantasy-romance world, while the later books expand its range of supernatural characters and romantic conflicts. Publication order is a sensible way to read the series, especially if you enjoy discovering the setting gradually.

5. Tales of an Extra-Ordinary Girl Books in Order

This series follows a heroine whose unusual abilities make ordinary life anything but ordinary. The books combine contemporary settings with paranormal elements, humor, and romantic complications.

Reading order

1. Playing with Fire (2006)
2. Twice as Hot (2010)

Begin with Playing with Fire to meet the central character and understand the premise before moving on to the sequel.

6. Intertwined Books in Order

Intertwined is a young adult paranormal series about a teenager whose life is complicated by multiple supernatural presences within him. The books combine identity, friendship, danger, and romance, with the main character’s unusual condition driving much of the conflict.

Reading order

1. Intertwined (2009)
2. Unraveled (2010)
3. Twisted (2011)

Read these in order because the central character’s circumstances and relationships develop across the trilogy. This is a good choice for readers who prefer young adult paranormal fiction over adult paranormal romance.

7. Angels of the Dark Books in Order

Angels of the Dark is a paranormal romance series connected to Showalter’s wider supernatural fiction. It focuses on powerful angelic characters, dangerous enemies, and romances shaped by the characters’ supernatural identities.

Reading order

1. Wicked Nights (2012)
2. Beauty Awakened (2013)
3. Burning Dawn (2014)

Start with Wicked Nights and continue in publication order. These books are separate from the main Lords of the Underworld sequence, although readers familiar with Showalter’s paranormal world may recognize thematic similarities.

8. Otherworld Assassin Books in Order

Otherworld Assassin blends science-fiction elements, paranormal action, and romance. Its characters operate in a dangerous world where extraordinary abilities and unusual enemies complicate their personal lives.

Reading order

1. Last Kiss Goodnight (2012)
2. Black and Blue (2013)
3. Dark Swan (2017)

Read the books in this order to follow the series’ development. The gap between the second and third books means publication dates alone may make the series look less connected than it is.

9. White Rabbit Chronicles Books in Order

White Rabbit Chronicles is Gena Showalter’s dark, young adult reimagining of Alice in Wonderland. Instead of a whimsical trip down a rabbit hole, the series features zombies, dangerous supernatural enemies, and a heroine whose life changes after a devastating personal loss.

White Rabbit Chronicles reading order

1. Alice in Zombieland (2012)
2. Through the Zombie Glass (2013)
3. The Queen of Zombie Hearts (2014)
4. Cole… Meet Ali (2014), a companion story
5. A Mad Zombie Party (2015)
6. Kat in Zombieland (2015), a companion story
7. The White Rabbit Chronicles (2016), a collected edition

The first three novels form the core sequence. The shorter companion stories expand the characters’ world, while The White Rabbit Chronicles is a collection rather than a new numbered novel.

For a first read, begin with Alice in Zombieland. If you want the complete experience, add the companion stories after the main books they accompany.

10. The Original Heartbreakers Books in Order

The Original Heartbreakers is a contemporary romance series that shifts away from the supernatural worlds found in many of Showalter’s best-known books. These stories focus on relationships, attraction, emotional complications, and characters whose romantic lives do not always go according to plan.

Reading order

1. The One You Want (2014), a prequel story
2. The Closer You Come (2015)
3. The Hotter You Burn (2015)
4. The Harder You Fall (2015)
5. Can’t Hardly Breathe (2017)
6. Can’t Let Go (2017)
7. Can’t Get Enough (2017)

The first three full-length novels were released in 2015, followed by additional stories in 2017. The prequel introduces the setting and characters before the main sequence.

Some editions and catalogs use alternate titles for these books. For example, The Closer You Come may appear alongside The Secret Fling, and The Hotter You Burn alongside Friends First. These are alternate or edition-related listings, not additional novels to read separately.

11. Everlife Trilogy in Order

Everlife is a young adult fantasy trilogy built around a high-stakes choice about the afterlife. Its world presents competing destinations and forces the heroine to question the rules governing life, death, love, and identity.

Reading order

1. Firstlife (2016)
2. Lifeblood (2017)
3. Everlife (2018)

The trilogy should be read in order. Firstlife introduces the central choice and the rules of the world; the later books develop the conflict and its consequences.

This is a strong option for readers who enjoy romantic fantasy with a defined three-book arc rather than a long-running series.

12. The Forest of Good and Evil Books in Order

This young adult fantasy series reworks fairy-tale ideas through a darker lens. It explores power, identity, magic, and the difference between being seen as a villain and being one.

Reading order

1. The Evil Queen (2019)
2. The Glass Queen (2020)

Read The Evil Queen first, then continue with The Glass Queen. The second book develops the story begun in the first, making publication order important.

13. Gods of War Books in Order

Gods of War is a fantasy-romance series that draws on mythology and supernatural conflict. Its two books place characters in a world of danger, powerful beings, and relationships tested by forces beyond ordinary human control.

Reading order

1. Shadow and Ice (2018)
2. Frost and Flame (2019)

Begin with Shadow and Ice before reading Frost and Flame.

14. Rise of the Warlords Books in Order

Rise of the Warlords is a paranormal romance series involving powerful supernatural figures, conflict between opposing forces, and romantic relationships shaped by the characters’ abilities and histories.

Reading order

1. The Warlord (2021)
2. The Immortal (2022)
3. The Phantom (2023)
4. The Wrath (2024)

The books are best read in publication order. Showalter has stated on her official FAQ that she no longer writes for the publisher of this series, which may affect the release of further full-length books.

15. Immortal Enemies Books in Order

Immortal Enemies is another paranormal romance series featuring powerful beings and relationships shaped by supernatural conflict.

Reading order

1. Heartless (2021)
2. Ruthless (2022)

Read the books in order. As with Rise of the Warlords, check current publisher information if you are waiting for additional installments, as future publication plans may change.

16. Book of Arden Books in Order

Book of Arden is a fantasy-romance series with a fairy-tale atmosphere. Its titles use a deliberate sequence that moves through different versions of time, making it especially important to keep the books in the correct order.

Reading order

1. Kingdom of Tomorrow (2025)
2. Kingdom of Today (2025)
3. Kingdom of Yesterday (2026, forthcoming)

As of October 14, 2026, Kingdom of Yesterday is listed for November 2, 2026. Treat it as forthcoming until it is released.

Readers new to the series should begin with Kingdom of Tomorrow, rather than choosing a book based on the familiar words in the titles.

17. No Monsters Like Hers Books in Order

No Monsters Like Hers is a paranormal romance series that explores attraction and conflict between characters whose lives are shaped by monstrous or supernatural identities.

Reading order

1. The Great and Terrible (2024)
2. The Ember and the Emerald (2026)

The Great and Terrible is a natural starting point. The Ember and the Emerald continues the series’ exploration of romance and supernatural danger.

18. Kings of Fury Books in Order

Kings of Fury is a romantic series co-written by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. Its stories focus on intense romantic relationships and the conflicts surrounding the characters, with each title offering a new bride-centered storyline.

Reading order

1. The Wrong Bride (2024)
2. The Stolen Bride (2025)
3. The Fire Bride (2026)
4. The Kraken Bride (2026)

Read the books in publication order to follow the series as intended. Because these books are co-written, they should be credited to both Showalter and Monroe when discussing the series.

19. Jane Ladling Mysteries in Order

The Jane Ladling mysteries are cozy mysteries co-written by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. They offer a very different experience from Showalter’s paranormal romances, using crime, quirky characters, and humor rather than immortal warriors or supernatural battles.

Reading order

1. Romancing the Gravestone (2021)
2. Fifty Shades of Grave (2022), also listed as No Gravestone Left Unturned
3. Game of Gravestones (2022)
4. Twelve Graves of Christmas (2022)
5. Conrad: Falling for the Gravekeeper (2023)
6. Grave Wars (2023)
7. Grave New World (2024)

Some catalogs use different titles or classify the shorter entries differently. Check the edition details if a retailer listing appears to duplicate a book. For the cleanest route through the mystery series, start with Romancing the Gravestone.

20. Imperia Books in Order

Imperia is one of Showalter’s earliest series and blends science-fiction romance with unusual magical or otherworldly premises.

Reading order

1. The Stone Prince (2004), also published as Prince of Stone
2. The Pleasure Slave (2005), also listed in some catalogs as Prince of Forever

These titles are also associated with alternate editions and retitling. Do not count The Stone Prince and Prince of Stone as two separate stories.

21. Mysteria Books in Order

Mysteria is a shared paranormal-fiction project featuring several authors, including Gena Showalter, MaryJanice Davidson, Susan Grant, and P. C. Cast. The books bring together stories about a supernatural town and its unusual inhabitants.

Reading order

1. Mysteria (2006), a multi-author collection
2. Mysteria Lane (2008), a follow-up collection

Because these are collaborative collections, Showalter is one contributor rather than the sole author of every story. Readers interested in her individual novels can treat them as optional additions.

22. Royal House of Shadows

Royal House of Shadows is a multi-author paranormal romance project. Each installment focuses on a different character and is written by a different author, so it is important not to attribute the entire series to Showalter.

Series reading order

1. Lord of the Vampires (2011) by Gena Showalter
2. Lord of Rage (2011) by Jill Monroe
3. Lord of the Wolfyn (2011) by Jessica Andersen
4. Lord of the Abyss (2011) by Nalini Singh

Only the first book is by Gena Showalter. Readers who want to explore the full shared story can continue with the other authors in the listed order.

23. Gena Showalter Standalone Novels

Standalone novels are a good way to sample Showalter’s writing without beginning a long series. The titles below are commonly listed as standalone novels, although some bibliographies may group them differently depending on edition or genre.

Animal Instincts (2006)

A contemporary romantic comedy that leans into attraction, personality clashes, and the complications that arise when characters try to control their feelings.

Oh My Goth (2006)

A young adult novel that explores an alternate reality shaped by social expectations, identity, and the consequences of wishing for a different life. It is a different tone from Showalter’s adult paranormal romances.

Catch a Mate (2007)

A contemporary romance built around dating, attraction, and the challenges of finding a compatible partner.

Tempt Me Eternally (2009)

A paranormal romance that can be read independently of the longer series. It is a useful choice for readers who want a shorter introduction to Showalter’s supernatural romantic fiction.

24. Other Short Stories, Novellas, Anthologies, and Nonfiction

Gena Showalter has also published shorter works and collaborative collections. These are worth exploring after you have chosen the series that interests you most, but not every anthology is essential to a main reading order.

Short stories and novellas

• Haunted (2012): A shorter work associated with Showalter’s paranormal fiction.
• Temptation in Shadows (2014): A short work that appears in bibliographies of her shorter fiction.
• Ever Night (2015): A companion story connected with her young adult fantasy catalog.
• The Darkest Facts (2010): A companion reference to the Lords of the Underworld universe rather than a conventional novel.

Anthologies and shared collections

• On the Hunt (2010): A multi-author collection featuring Showalter alongside other writers.
• Mysteria Nights (2011): A shared collection associated with the Mysteria setting.
• After Moonrise (2012): A multi-author anthology.
• Magic at Midnight (2013): A shared collection of stories.
• All for You (2014): A contemporary romance anthology that includes The One You Want.
• Blood Red Kiss (2016): A multi-author paranormal romance anthology.

Showalter also appears in various bundled collections, including 1001 Dark Nights releases. Bundles may repackage previously published stories, so they should not automatically be counted as new novels.

Writing and nonfiction books

Showalter has co-authored writing resources with Jill Monroe and published other nonfiction or journal-style books.

1. Dating the Undead (2011)
2. All Write Already: Year of Your Book (2020), with Jill Monroe
3. The Darkest Organizer: A Gena Showalter Journal (2020)
4. The Write Life: A Year of Your Records (2021), with Jill Monroe

These titles are intended for readers interested in writing, organization, or Showalter’s broader creative work rather than her fiction series.

25. Gena Showalter Books in Publication Order: Where to Start

Because Showalter has published more than one hundred novels and many shorter works, one enormous chronological list can be harder to use than a series-by-series guide. If your goal is to follow her major stories, choose a series first and read it in the order given above.

Here are useful starting points based on the type of story you prefer:

• Paranormal romance: The Darkest Night, the first main Lords of the Underworld novel.
• Science-fiction romance: Awaken Me Darkly, the first Alien Huntress book.
• Young adult fantasy: Alice in Zombieland, the first White Rabbit Chronicles novel.
• Afterlife fantasy: Firstlife, the first Everlife book.
• Fairy-tale fantasy: The Evil Queen, the first Forest of Good and Evil novel.
• Contemporary romance: The Closer You Come, the first full-length novel in The Original Heartbreakers.
• Cozy mystery: Romancing the Gravestone, co-written with Jill Monroe.
• Newer fantasy romance: Kingdom of Tomorrow, the first Book of Arden novel.

If you prefer to read every book by publication date, remember that a publication-order list may place companion novellas, anthology stories, co-authored projects, and books from unrelated series next to each other. That is useful for following an author’s career, but not always the easiest way to follow a continuing fictional universe.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gena Showalter Books

What is the first Gena Showalter book?

The Stone Prince, published in 2004, is generally listed as Gena Showalter’s debut novel. It is also associated with the alternate title Prince of Stone. If you want to start with her most famous paranormal romance series instead, begin with The Darkest Night.

What is the correct order for Lords of the Underworld?

For the main sequence, start with The Darkest Night (2008) and continue through The Darkest Destiny (2021), placing companion stories such as The Darkest Fire according to the reading list above. The prequel can be read first, but the main novel is the most straightforward introduction.

How many Lords of the Underworld books are there?

Bibliographies list a mixture of full-length novels, novellas, and companion works in the Lords of the Underworld universe. This guide includes 21 titles in its series sequence, but not every item is a full-length novel. Omnibus editions may package the stories differently.

Are Gena Showalter’s books connected?

Some of her books belong to shared fictional worlds, and recurring characters can appear across companion stories. However, the majority of her series can be read independently of one another. Choose a series and follow its own reading order unless you specifically want to explore cross-series connections.

Is White Rabbit Chronicles suitable for young adult readers?

White Rabbit Chronicles is marketed as young adult fiction, but it includes zombies, violence, danger, and romantic themes. Readers and parents may wish to check the publisher’s age guidance and content descriptions before choosing it.

Does Gena Showalter still write Lords of the Underworld?

Showalter’s official FAQ says she no longer writes for the publisher of Lords of the Underworld, which makes publishing new full-length installments more complicated. She has mentioned a Cameron novella being released chapter by chapter to her supporters. Readers should check her current official announcements for any new plans.

What should I read after Lords of the Underworld?

If you enjoy the supernatural romance and world-building, try Alien Huntress, Atlantis, Angels of the Dark, or Otherworld Assassin. If you want a younger protagonist and a more explicitly young adult setting, White Rabbit Chronicles and Everlife are good alternatives.

What are Gena Showalter’s newest books?

Recent releases include The Ember and the Emerald (2026) and The Kraken Bride (2026). Kingdom of Yesterday is listed for November 2, 2026, while The Light and the Ruin is listed for April 26, 2027. Release dates can change, so check current publisher or author announcements before treating a forthcoming title as available.

Has Gena Showalter co-written books with Jill Monroe?

Yes. Showalter and Jill Monroe have collaborated on the Jane Ladling mysteries, the Kings of Fury books, and nonfiction writing resources. When listing these titles, credit both authors rather than treating Showalter as the sole writer.

About Gena Showalter

Gena Showalter is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author known for paranormal romance, fantasy romance, contemporary romance, and young adult fiction. Her bibliography includes more than one hundred novels, along with shorter works, anthologies, and collaborative projects.

She is particularly known for the Lords of the Underworld series, which combines immortal warriors and supernatural mythology with romance. Her other books range from the alien investigations of Alien Huntress to the zombie-inflected fantasy of White Rabbit Chronicles and the contemporary relationships of The Original Heartbreakers.

Showalter has also worked with fellow author Jill Monroe on cozy mysteries and writing resources. Because her catalog includes so many different genres, readers can move between paranormal romance, fairy-tale fantasy, young adult fiction, and mysteries without being limited to a single style.

Final Note

The easiest way to read Gena Showalter is to choose the kind of story you want first. Begin with The Darkest Night for immortal warriors and paranormal romance, Awaken Me Darkly for alien investigations, Alice in Zombieland for dark young adult fantasy, or Romancing the Gravestone for a cozy mystery.

For long series, publication order helps preserve character development and recurring plot details. For standalone novels and multi-author collections, you have more flexibility. Since Showalter’s catalog continues to evolve, verify forthcoming release dates and edition-specific titles before finalizing a complete personal reading checklist.

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