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Wings in the Night — by Maggie Shayne
Wings in the Night Series in Order: 22 books
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Twilight Phantasies
Book - 1
Innocent blood... In two centuries of living death, Eric Marquand had never once cried out against the cruel fate that had condemned him to walk forever in shadow. But then, he found the woman he knew was his chosen one - and understood that to po...
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Twilight Memories
Book - 2
Eternally entwined Roland de Courtemanche had rejected Rhiannon's affections for centuries, banishing her to exist alone in eternal darkness. Yet now the man she loved and the boy in his care were in serious danger. For Rhiannon to stay away was i...
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Twilight Illusions
Book - 3
Master of the damned There could be no doubt that the one called Damien was the master of the shadows, the greatest of his accursed kind. But now his ancient mantle of mystic power was threatened by a terrible weakness-a fatal passion for a woman ...
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Beyond Twilight
Book - 4
He was a vengeful vampire hunter - fated for a forbidden love to last an eternity. Pixie-faced vampire Cuyler Jade unwittingly helps carry out the DPI's plans for agent Stephen "Ramsey" Bachman. ...
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Born In Twilight
Book - 5
He found her in an abandoned building, half-starved, her face chalk white yet strikingly beautiful. Those violet eyes drew him closer, even though Jameson Bryant knew what she was. Even though she warned him away. But it was too late. With one partin...
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Brides of the Night: Twilight Vows
Book - 6
Rachel Sullivan had hoped to learn his secrets but found herself at the mercy of mysterious vampire Donovan O'Roark. Now her sexy captor was about to discover her own desire; to give up her innocence to the man she'd always loved....
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Twilight Hunger
Book - 7
He is every woman's fantasy, yet he remains alone and untouched. His world is one of secrecy and solitude, darkness and danger. Now one woman has found his journal. She has told his secrets. He must stop her, and there is only one way.... When str...
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Two by Twilight: Run from Twilight
Book - 7.5
In a world of shadows and moonlight, no one is really what they seem.... A serial killer who strikes by the light of the full moon has made Mary McLean his next target. She knows she should be cautious, but she can't stay away from Michael Gray, a...
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Embrace the Twilight
Book - 8
Her beauty is spellbinding. Her hunger is insatiable. Her power is immortal. A creature of the night, Sarafina lives only for pleasure, but love is an emotion she has deemed forbidden. Experience has taught her that love leads only to betrayal and...
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Prince of Twilight
Book - 11
Foretold centuries ago, it is a destiny they cannot escape... Far older than his legend, the immortal Vlad Dracul has wandered the earth for centuries in search of the reincarnation of his wife, Elisabeta. Now he believes he has found the woman poss...
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Demon's Kiss
Book - 12
Even by vampire standards, Reaper is a loner, and his current mission to destroy a gang of rogue bloodsuckers is definitely a one-vamp job. Then fate takes a hand, and before he knows it, he's surrounded by a ragtag crew of misfit helpers: the newbie...
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Lover's Bite
Book - 13
ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY Before she joined Reaper in hunting Gregor's gang of rogue bloodsuckers, privileged princess Topaz was gunning for just one vamp: Jack Heart. The gorgeous con man had charmed his way into her bed, her heart and her bank acco...
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Angel's Pain
Book - 14
Briar needs just two things: blood and vengeance. The first sustains her immortal life; the second gives it meaning. First on her hit list is Gregor, the renegade vampire who schooled her in brutality, then betrayed and tortured her. To achieve he...
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Twilight Prophecy
Book - 16
According to ancient prophecy, there's only one chance to avert the complete annihilation of the Undead. Twins James William and Brigit Poe, part human, part vampire, believe that they are that chance. In truth, the key lies with the reclusive -- and...
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Vacation With a Vampire...and Other Immortals: Vampires in Paradise
Book - 16.5
Let's face it -- vacation is great! We could all use a warm summer night on a beach, the sand still hot from the sun, with the moon rising on the horizon. If it could be paired with a handsome, sexy man -- an immortal man -- wouldn't that be the icin...
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Twilight Fulfilled
Book - 17
Utanapishtim has paid dearly for the sin of creating the vampire race -- imprisoned in a living death for centuries, driven to near madness. With a single white-hot glance, he immolates his descendants...and the vampire Armageddon begins. Beautifu...
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Vampires in Paradise
Book - 18
A Wings in the Night novella! Anna Seville gets the worst news a patient can get. She is dying. As she's reeling in shock a kind stranger who seems familiar and dear advises her to live the life she's always dreamed of while there is still time....
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Fear the Reaper
Book - 19
A WINGS IN THE NIGHT / FIONA FILES CROSSOVER STORYThe vampire's missing lover…Ever since he escaped captivity on The Anemone, a government research vessel where they kept vampires for use in training vampire-killers, Reaper has been searching f...
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Young Rhiannon in the Temple of Isis
Book - 20
I am Rhiannon.This is my origin story.My original name was Rhianikki, firstborn of Pharaoh. My bare feet sank into the sands of Egypt when the pyramids were new. My mother was a divine queen who died giving birth to me and they say the walls of the p...
Series Premise
The core premise centers on ancient vampires—immortal creatures born of tragedy and curse—who have endured centuries of loneliness, secrecy, and survival in the shadows. Each story introduces a different vampire (or sometimes a Chosen human with rare blood) discovering or reuniting with a destined mate, the one person whose presence awakens passion, vulnerability, and purpose. These fated bonds often involve Belladonna antigen carriers or those with psychic ties, drawing the lovers together amid danger from vampire hunters, rival immortals, or societal threats. The narratives explore the struggle between eternal solitude and the risk of love, as vampires confront their monstrous nature, protect their kind, and embrace humanity through their partners. Supernatural elements—preternatural strength, mind control, rapid healing, and the mystical sword-like legacy in some tales—enhance the romance without overshadowing emotional depth.
Wings in the Night Series Reading Order
🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1: Twilight Phantasies
Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.
The series rewards reading in the author's recommended chronological order (which differs slightly from strict publication sequence), as it follows the natural progression of the vampire community and character interconnections. While individual novels deliver complete romantic arcs and can stand alone with satisfying resolutions, recurring vampires and Chosen appear across books, relationships evolve, past events are referenced, and the growing network of immortals builds continuity. Sequential reading deepens appreciation for shared history, recurring themes of destiny, and the expanding found-family dynamic among the night-dwellers.
Explanation of reading order types
Wings in the Night Series Characters
Central to the saga is a core group of interconnected vampires and their Chosen mates. Early protagonists include Eric Marquand, a tragic, elegant immortal cursed to eternal solitude; Roland de Courtemanche, a brooding protector; Damien, the most powerful of his kind; Rhiannon, a fierce, independent female vampire with a dangerous edge; and Tamara, a Belladonna-blooded woman tied to ancient prophecies. As the series progresses, recurring figures like Reaper (a rogue hunter-turned-vampire), Topaz, Seth, and others join the fold, forming a loose alliance of immortals who protect their own and confront threats to their existence. Supporting characters include Chosen partners—humans with rare blood or psychic links—who bring light to the vampires' darkness, along with occasional antagonists from vampire hunters, rival clans, or human authorities. The ensemble creates a sense of extended immortal family bound by blood, loyalty, and shared destiny.
Setting of the Wings in the Night Series
The setting spans contemporary (primarily late 20th/early 21st century) locations worldwide, with a gothic, atmospheric flair—isolated mansions, misty European villages, shadowy American cities, ancient ruins, and hidden enclaves where vampires hide from humans. The night world feels timeless yet grounded in modern life: secret societies, underground lairs, moonlit forests, and urban nights where immortals blend into shadows or high society. The contrast between eternal darkness and fleeting human warmth heightens romantic tension.
Tone & Themes of the Wings in the Night Series
The tone is sensual, atmospheric, and emotionally intense, with a gothic romantic edge that balances steamy passion, tender intimacy, and occasional humor from witty banter or ironic observations. Shayne’s prose is lush and evocative, rich with sensory details—moonlit nights, velvet darkness, the thrill of the hunt—while keeping suspense and danger palpable but not overwhelmingly grim. It’s empowering and hopeful, celebrating love as a redemptive force. Themes revolve around eternal loneliness versus soul-binding connection, acceptance of one's monstrous side, the power of fated mates, redemption through love, the clash between humanity and immortality, family loyalty among the undead, and the idea that true immortality lies in meaningful bonds rather than endless years.
In the end, the Wings in the Night series captivates as a lush, timeless ode to love that defies death itself, where shadows cradle passion and eternity finds meaning in one perfect soul. Maggie Shayne weaves vampire romance with aching beauty and fierce heart, proving that even creatures of the night can discover light, belonging, and forever in another's embrace. Readers emerge enchanted, hearts racing from danger and warmed by unbreakable bonds—reminded that true immortality blooms not in endless years alone, but in love that outshines the darkness.
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