Thrillingly immersive leisure books have readers turning the pages frantically cover to cover, soaking everything in. If you want some good reads, the Christine Feehan series won’t disappoint! If you are looking for the best ways to read Christine Feehan books in order, you have come to the right place.
Let’s Get to Know the Author!
Christine Feehan is an American author and New York Times bestseller with more than 90 published novels. She produced seven compelling series: Dark Series, Ghostwalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sister Series, Shadow Riders Series, Sisters of the Heart Series, and Torpedo in Ink Series.
Seven of her books snagged the #1 New York Times bestseller spot. In 1999, her debut novel Dark Prince received 3 out of 9 Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature. She is one of the most recognized writers and was dubbed the Queen of Paranormal Romance by USA Today.
Feehan was born in Ukiah, California, where she grew up with her three brothers and 10 sisters. She notes that from the time she could write, she had forced her sisters to read her every book.
Aside from writing, Feehan is also trained in martial arts with a 3rd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. She went on to teach martial arts, teaching self-defense to abused women.
Dark Hunger is Feehan’s first manga comic released by Berkley Publishing. It graced the #11 spot in the Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller list. She was featured on local TV and appeared on numerous shows, such as the Montel Williams Show.
How to Read Christine Feehan Books in Order
One of the best options for reading Christine Feehan books in order is by their publication date.
Many of her books are standalone. So, you can have the freedom to jump books if you like. She is a mindful writer who finds long-established series overwhelming. She wants readers to participate in a certain book without the need to go over it from the beginning.
So, you can start anywhere you like or follow the publication order-except for the trilogy within the series.
Dark Series
The Dark Series of Carpathian is her longest-running series, established at the beginning of her writing career. It is a paranormal romance and fantasy novel that revolves around this powerful and ancient immortal hunter-vampire race.
Dark Prince (1999)
Dark Prince is the first book in the Dark Series, published in 1999. It introduced the Carpathians and their Dark Prince, Mikhail Dubrinsky, in a thrilling fantasy romance with the psychic Raven.
Dark Desire (1999)
The Dark Desire is the second book of the Carpathian series published by Love Spell Publishing. It was nominated as a finalist for the Best Tortured Hero for Jacques’s ill fate before American surgeon Shea O’Halloran found him.
Dark Gold (April 2000)
First published in 2000, the book was re-published by Leisure Books in 2007. The book depicts sacrificial love and salvation that come with a horrendous cost between Aidan Savage and Alexandria Houton.
Dark Magic (July 2000)
PEARL Awards winner Dark Magic follows the paranormal love story of the Carpathian Gregori and world-famous illusionist Savannah Dubrinsky.
Dark Challenge (November 2000)
Dark Challenge is the first book in the trilogy within the Dark series for the characters Julian Savage and Desari. If you want to read the Christine Feehan series in order, read this book first before reading Dark Fire and Dark Dream.
Dark Fire (August 2001)
Dark Fire was named the Best Vampire Romance in Romantic Time’s Reviewers Choice Awards. It is the second book in the trilogy, featuring the bossy Darius and the lonely Tempest (Rusty).
Dark Dream (September 2001)
Dark Dream first appeared in the anthology After Twilight in 2001 by Christine Feehan, Amanda Ashley, and Ronda Thompson. It was re-issued in the Dark Dreamers anthology with a new story from Marjorie Liu, and its solo edition was released in 2010.
In 2012, Dark Dream was released with Dark Descent as two short stories from the Dark series.
Dark Legend (December 2001)
Dark Legend is an Amazon, NY Times, and Barnes & Noble bestseller. The eighth book of the Carpathian series highlights Francesca Del Ponce and Gabriel’s story of salvation and redemption.
Dark Guardian (May 2002)
The Dark Guardian focuses on the story of Jaxon Montgomery and Lucian Daratrazanoff. This paranormal suspense novel earned the Best Overall Paranormal title in the 2002 PEARL Awards.
Dark Symphony (February 2003)
Music and obsession are intertwined in this Carpathian series, where Byron meets his lifemate, musician Antonietta Scarletti.
Dark Descent (November 2003)
Dark Descent was released in November 2003 and re-released in 2012 in a bonus novella along with Dark Dream. This is the story of ancient hunter Traian as he meets the kick-ass bodyguard Joie Sanders.
Dark Melody (Nov 2003)
Dayan is a member of the Dark Troubadours offering devotion to the pregnant Corrine Wentworth, who is running away from hunters.
Dark Destiny (July 2004)
The Dark series features a story revolving on establishing trust and finally becoming free as Nicolae freed Destiny from the nightmare of her past.
Dark Hunger (August 2004)
Dark Hunger is the first ever manga-style book with Riordan and Juliette’s hotblooded story. The Dark Hunger paperback copy was released in 2004, while the manga was published in 2007.
Dark Secret (February 2005)
The first edition of Dark Secret was published in 2005 and performed well on the bestseller lists. The story occurs on a ranch where Colby Jansen fought against the dangerous Rafael De La Cruz for custody of her siblings.
Dark Demon (April 2006)
Dark Demon is a fresh take from the previous series’ female protagonist. Natalya is a vampire slayer who rivals Carpathian Vikirnoff as a warrior who preys and kills.
Dark Celebration (September 2006)
Author Christine Feehan’s book Dark Celebration brings together previous and new characters in the 17th book. She provides glimpses of the lives of the 16 preceding characters in a Christmas reunion for a dark celebration.
Dark Possession (August 2007)
This fantasy romance novel takes place after Dark Celebration and introducesan intriguing plot of lure and seduction between Manolito De La Cruz and MaryAnn Delaney.
Dark Curse (September 2008)
Dark Curse was published by Berkley Hardcover in 2008. The plot follows a malicious curse that Dragon seekers Lara Calladine and Nicolas De La Cruz have to solve to save the entire Carpathian race.
Dark Slayer (September 2009)
Dark Slayer is the 20th Carpathian novel where author Christine Feehan introduces female heroine Ivory Malinov and lifemate to a Carpathian dragon seeker Razvan.
Dark Peril (August 2010)
Two warriors, Dominic and Solange, come from different worlds but find each other at an unexpected turn in their lives. Dark Peril is another #1 New York bestselling book in the Carpathian Series.
Dark Predator (September 2011)
In Dark Predator, we read as an immortal comes to the end of a long and violent journey, only to find something more dangerous impending in this dark and thrilling novel.
Dark Storm (October 2012)
Dark Storm is the 23rd book of the Dark Series. Publisher Weekly described it as steamy and dreamy as the Carpathian Dax sought to win Riley Parker.
Dark Lycan (September 2013)
This captivating science fiction and fantasy takes an erotic and passionate turn from secrets and ancient evil. It is the first part of the trilogy within the Dark Sage series that explores the fate of Carpathian Fenris Dalka and Dragon Seeker Tatijana.
Dark Wolf (January 2014)
Dark Wolf is a paranormal romance published in 2014 and the second book in another trilogy in the Dark Series. Werewolves, violence, action, politics, and passion weave into Carpathian Dimitri and human Skyler’s love story.
Dark Blood (September 2014)
The third book in the trilogy, Dark Blood, features fun and passion as it follows nefarious characters Zev Hunter and Branislava.
Dark Crime (August 2015)
This Dark Series Novella was published in an anthology, Edge of Darkness, in 2015 and as a solo edition in 2016. It is a short story that revolves around Blaze McGuire’s vengeance for her father’s death and sets her up to fight alongside her lifemate Maksim.
Dark Ghost (September 2015)
Dark Ghost ventures into the life of bounty hunter Andre Boroi in the monastery. Feehan gives it a fun twist by introducing geologist Teagan Joanes who stumbled into Carpathian Mountain.
Dark Promises (March 2016)
In Dark Promises, Feehan introduced two sets of couples: Gabrielle and Aleksei and Trixie and Fane. It is littered with controversies quite different from her previous books.
Dark Carousel (August 2016)
Tariq Asenguard and Charlotte Vintage’s story is a modern twist to the society far from the old-world Carpathian Mountain.
Dark Legacy (September 2017)
In the city of San Diego, California, Emeline Sanchez is possessed by an evil vampire, and Dragomir comes to her rescue for a price.
Dark Sentinel (September 2018)
Lorraine Peters saved Andor Katona, but they needed the help of ancient Carpathians to triumph in the war.
Dark Illusion (September 2019)
Julija Brennan is a mage, and Isai Florea is a warrior. Both must work together to accept their destinies and save the Carpathian race.
Dark Song (September 2020)
This bestseller book is about healing the brokenness that Elizabeta Trigovise endures to accept Ferro Arany, who finds her as his lifemate.
Dark Tarot (November 2021)
Dark Tarot revisits old characters who journeyed with Adalasia and Sandu Bedardi in this romantic and thrilling paranormal novel.
Drake Sisters
The Drake Sisters series has seven books worth binge-reading. Here is its publication order as the best way to read and understand the story.
Magic in the Wind (2003)
This action and suspense paranormal romance novel featuring Damon Wilder and Sarah Drake kicks off the Drake Sisters series. It appeared in the anthology Sea Storm (2010) with two Drake Sister stories and in the Lover Beware (2003) anthology with other writers.
The Twilight Before Christmas (Nov 2003)
This is one of Feehan’s bestseller books. Publishers Daily describes carpenter Matthew and Kate Drake’s story as dark suspense and sensual romance coexisting in perfect harmony.
Oceans of Fire (May 2005)
Oceans of Fire is a thrilling paranormal adventure and sensual romance story between Abigail Drake and Aleksandr Volstov.
Dangerous Tides (June 2006)
Libby Drake can heal, and this is exactly what Tyson Derrick needs after a tragic accident. But they did not realize they needed each other as Ty defended her from an evil intruder.
Safe Harbor (June 2007)
Elusive and extraordinary, Safe Harbor follows the story of Hannah Drake and the man destined to be her protector, Jonas Harrington.
Turbulent Sea (July 2008)
Turbulent Sea is the 6th book in the Drake Sister series featuring Joley Drake and how she drew the elusive Ilya Prakenskii out of the darkness.
Hidden Currents (June 2009)
The closing series of the Drake Sisters, Hidden Currents, capped the mystery and turmoil surrounding Sea Haven as Sheriff Jackson Deveau came to rescue Elle Drake from an unseen danger.
Sea Haven/Sisters of the Heart Series
Sisters of the Heart is set in Sea Haven, where the Drake Sisters are also located. It follows the story of six unrelated women who were victims of violent crimes as they found refuge in each other.
Water Bound (July 2010)
Water Bound threads a beautiful story between two broken people finding solace in each other. Rikki can control waves but not the tidal wave that brings Lev Prakenskii crashing to her rescue.
Spirit Bound (December 2011)
Judith Henderson can read auras and transform the emotions around her but not the passionate bond that tied her to Stefan Prakenskii.
Air Bound (May 2014)
Air Bound delves deeper into the darkness. The story revolves around Airiana Ridells’s gift of understanding patterns in the air and her eventual fall into the hands of her phantom abductor, Maxim Prakenskii.
Earth Bound (July 2015)
Lexi’s safe sanctuary is among the plants and her newfound sisters. But it gets more intense and emotional when Garviil Prakenskii comes to rescue her from her sordid and haunting past.
Fire Bound (April 2016)
Giacinta “Lissa” Piner is dangerous but not with the same fiery nature that Casimir Prakenskii has in defeating their nemesis… as well as giving her one hell of a romance.
Bound Together (March 2017)
Blythe Daniels has a nurturing nature and feels a strong bond with her adopted sisters. But she was still reeling from the pain of her past until Viktor Prakenskii, who betrayed her, showed up.
Torpedo Ink Series
Judgment Road (January 2018)
Judgment Road features an outlaw motorcycle club that sets up shop next to Sea Haven. It is described as a dangerously sexy new series by bestselling author Christine Feehan.
Vengeance Road (January 2019)
Breezy Simmons and Torpedo Ink Vice President, Steele, were given their second chance after a sordid past. But first, they need to survive the danger lurking in their way – and Breezy’s mistrustfulness.
Vendetta Road (January 2020)
When Soleil Brodeur walks into the bar, Isaak “Ice” Koval is overwhelmed with feelings that he cannot just let her go.
Desolation Road (July 2020)
Torpedo Ink’s Aleksei “Absinthe” Solokov unravels the secret that librarian Scarlet Foley is hiding.
Reckless Road (February 2021)
Zyah may be the one to save Gedeon “Player” Lazaroff, but he needs to work his way past her anger and humiliation.
Annihilation Road (December 2021)
Seychelle Dubois and Savin “Savage” Pajari is a match made in heaven. Unfortunately, Seychelle is doubtful of the risk involved in loving him.
Savage Road (January 2022)
Savage Road is the second part of the complex story of Annihilation Road between Seychelle Dubois and Savin “Savage” Pajari.
Other Books by Christine Feehan
Author Christine Feehan isn’t your average writer. She has numerous accolades and has written many series. The order of Christine Feehan books is best categorized per series. Here are other series written by Feehan that are worth your time:
Ghostwalker Series
- Shadow Game (August 2003)
- Mind Game (July 2004)
- Night Game (November 2005)
- Conspiracy Game (October 2006)
- Deadly Game (February 2007)
- Predatory Game (February 2008)
- Murder Game (December 2008)
- Street Game (December 2009)
- Ruthless Game (December 2010)
- Samurai Game (July 2012)
- Viper Game (January 2015)
- Spider Game (January 2016)
- Power Game (January 2017)
- Covert Game (March 2018)
- Toxic Game (September 2019)
- Lethal Game (March 2020)
- Lightning Game (March 2021)
- Phantom Game (March 2022)
Leopard Series
- The Awakening (March 2002)
- Wild Rain (January 2004)
- Fever (January 2006)
- Burning Wild (April 2009)
- Wild Fire (April 2010)
- Savage Nature (April 2011)
- Leopard’s Prey (May 2013)
- Cat’s Lair (May 2015)
- Wild Cat (November 2015)
- Leopard’s Fury (November 2016)
- Leopard’s Blood (October 2017)
- Leopard’s Run (November 2018)
- Leopard’s Wrath (November 2019)
- Leopard’s Rage (November 2020)
- Leopard’s Scar (November 2022) Available for pre-order
Shadow Series
- Shadow Rider (June 2016)
- Shadow Reaper (May 2017)
- Shadow Keeper (May 2018)
- Shadow Warrior (June 2019)
- Shadow Flight (May 2020)
- Shadow Storm (May 2021)
- Shadow Fire (April 2022)
The following lists are Feehan’s single titles and Christmas titles in publication order and can be read as standalone books:
- The Scarletti Curse (March 2001)
- Lair of the Lion (September 2002)
- After the Music: A Very Gothic Christmas Anthology (November 2002)
- Rocky Mountain Miracle: The Shadows of Christmas Past (November 2004)
- Murder At Sunrise Lake (June 2021)
- Red on the River (June 2022)
Christine Feehan has also been part of numerous anthologies since 2001:
- After Twilight (2001)
- Fantasy (2002)
- The Only One (2003)
- Lover Beware (2003)
- Hot Blooded (2004)
- Heart’s Kiss: Issue 12 (2018)
Takeaway
It’s hard to choose where to start with the countless dark books and novels Christine Feehan has published and is continuously publishing. If you got the hook in a novel within the series, it is tempting to do some backreading.
Her works are crafted without the compulsion to start reading at the beginning. But following the publication order is the best way to read Christine Feehan books in order. It will give you a better understanding of the flow of the story and side characters not otherwise presented in the current novel.
I have read and reread all of these books and loved them all. I have received so many hours of pleasure reading and listening to my audiobooks of each book. I am 88 and planning on many more years of life so I can read more.