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Others Series in Order: 17 books


  • Book - 1

    When Regina's friends insist on setting her up a "Fantasy Fix" to help her get over her cheating ex, she dreams up some kinky out-of-this-world encounters that they could never possibly bring to life. But the next thing Regina knows, her friends have...



  • Book - 2

    Missy Roper's fantasies have revolved around Graham Winters since the moment they met. But the imposing leader of the Silverback werewolf clan always seemed oblivious to Missy's existence. At least he was, until Missy collides with him at a party and...



  • Book - 3

    Danice Carter is not one for glass slippers. A stilettos-wearing lawyer at one of Manhattan's most elite establishments, Danice has a very strong grip on reality. So when she's asked by one the firm's founding partners to take on a personal case, Dan...



  • Book - 4

    New York Times bestselling author Christine Warren returns to the mesmerizing world of The Others -- where a little dark magic unleashes a whole lotta love... Daphanie Carter is thrilled that her sister Danice finally found her Prince Charming -- ...



  • Book - 5

    After her two best friends marry a blood-sucking vampire and furry-faced werewolf, Corinne D'Alessandro is making a vow of her own: NO interspecies dating. But when her editor asks her to investigate "leprechaun" sightings, the sassy New York reporte...



  • Book - 6

    Most girls would throw a fit if their parents tried to set up an arranged marriage for them. It's so outrageously old-fashioned -- even for a Tiguri family, members of a fierce race of shapeshifting weretigers. But Saskia isn't getting her claws out ...



  • Book - 7

    Tess Menzies can work a spell with a few blinks of her baby blue eyes. But this dedicated witch can't summon up a single good reason she's been made an envoy between her kind and Manhattan's fiercest were-creatures. The two sides haven't spoken in fo...



  • Book - 8

    When her father died, Honor Tate inherited the alpha position for a pack of werewolves based in New England. But why her? Honor would have rather just lived a "normal" life, with the occasional run through the woods in her furry suit. Still, Honor wa...



  • Book - 9

    Christine Warren's spellbinding new series takes you into the enthralling world of the Others--mystical creatures who have long kept their true natures hidden from human eyes. Now, these werekin, shapeshifters, vampires, and witches must choose betwe...






  • Book - 9.5

    A desperately lonely witch decides to take matters of love into her own hands when she casts a cosmic personal ad...only to find that the perfect formula for love is a strange brew indeed....



  • Book - 10

    WHEN A ROYAL REBEL... Queen Mab's niece, Fiona, has long been bored to tears by the intrigues of Court life. She'd prefer to cut loose at a punk club, knock back a few Thai beers, and hook up with a likely lad of similar interests. But when Fiona go...



  • Book - 10.5

    In the world of the Others, affairs of the heart are no less complicated. Even when talented witch, Jenny Ferguson, gets caught in a questionable situation with a current friend and former lover by her fiancé no less, she might need more than magic...



  • Book - 11

    A SILENT BEAUTY As a research grunt at a local television station, Abby Baker tends to blend into the background, which is where she's most comfortable. But when she ends up being the last resort to cover a hot story, Abby discovers a whole new side...



  • Book - 12

    A WHITE LIE COVERED IN DARKNESS Noah Baker never wanted to betray The Others. But if his military commanders want him to covertly investigate a Lupine scientist--whose extraordinary research on sensory perception in werewolves could be used to devel...



  • Book - 13

    In national bestseller Christine Warren's Others novels, vampires, witches, werewolves, and more have come out of the supernatural closet. Now, the world as we know it will never be the same... Kitty Sugarman is a lot tougher than her name implies...



  • Book - 14

    Ava Markham is beautiful, savvy, chic, and more at home with Kate Spade than with the idea of fangs and fur. She can't get quite used to the fact that some of closest friends have crossed over to the Other side. Then one night she is attacked by a ro...



  • Book - 15

    Josie Barrett brings out the animal in men. Literally. As the local veterinarian in a town that's approximately seventy percent Others--mostly shapeshifters--Josie deals with beastly situations all the time. It's practically part of her job descripti...



Series Premise

The premise introduces “The Others”—a hidden society of supernatural beings including werewolves (Lupines), vampires, faeries, witches, demons, shapeshifters like weretigers and werelions, and more exotic creatures such as foxwomen or gargoyles. These beings have long coexisted secretly with humans, often dismissed as myths, but the stories explore moments when their worlds collide. Each novel centers on a romantic pairing—frequently a human woman encountering a powerful Other male—sparked by chance, duty, or undeniable mating instincts. Plots typically involve personal threats like demonic possession, rogue supernaturals, ancient feuds, or human prejudice against the paranormal, forcing the couple to navigate danger while surrendering to intense physical and emotional bonds. The narratives emphasize “mating” bonds, protective alpha instincts, magical conflicts, and the challenges of bridging vastly different worlds, often with diplomatic or council-level stakes that affect the broader supernatural community.

Others Series Reading Order

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

The series can be read in any order since each book functions as a standalone romance with its own central couple, self-contained conflict, and satisfying resolution. New readers can jump in at almost any title and enjoy the heat and adventure without confusion. However, reading in chronological or publication sequence is recommended for the fullest experience. Many characters crossover—appearing as leads in one story and supporting friends, allies, or council figures in others—creating a rich, interconnected web of relationships, shared history, and evolving supernatural politics. Subtle references to prior events or recurring locations deepen the sense of a living world.

Explanation of reading order types



Others Series Characters

Main characters shift with each installment, spotlighting fresh romantic pairs drawn from the diverse supernatural spectrum, yet a vibrant ensemble ties the books together. Heroines are typically strong, relatable human or magically inclined women—such as a television researcher prone to blending into the background, a dedicated witch acting as envoy, a lawyer or artist pulled into faerie intrigue, or a woman facing demonic threats—who discover hidden desires and inner power through their encounters. Heroes embody classic alpha appeal: brooding vampires with ancient charm, dominant werewolf alphas from powerful clans like the Silverback, seductive fae guards, weretiger enforcers, demon hunters, or council leaders who balance ferocity with unexpected tenderness.

Setting of the Others Series

The setting unfolds primarily in a contemporary urban fantasy landscape, with a strong emphasis on New York City (especially Manhattan) as a bustling hub where supernaturals blend into human society. Scenes play out in sleek nightclubs catering to Others, luxurious apartments, Central Park or Inwood Hill Park for shifter runs, high-end hotels, and hidden supernatural venues. Stories occasionally venture beyond the city to werewolf pack territories in rural or forested areas, small towns like Stone Creek in Oregon, Las Vegas, New England, or even glimpses of faerie realms and Irish pack origins. This mix of gritty city energy, luxurious supernatural enclaves, and wild natural spaces heightens both the romance and the tension, allowing for everything from boardroom-style council meetings to moonlit chases or intimate encounters in penthouses and forests.

Tone & Themes of the Others Series

In tone and theme, Warren maintains a consistently sensual, light-hearted, and escapist vibe typical of erotic paranormal romance. The writing is brisk and engaging, with vivid, explicit love scenes that celebrate desire and compatibility across species without heavy angst or grimdark elements. Humor arises from culture clashes, witty banter, and the absurdity of supernatural beings dealing with modern life, balanced by moments of genuine tenderness and protective intensity. Core themes revolve around overcoming prejudice and fear of the “other,” the redemptive and transformative power of love and mating bonds, personal growth through vulnerability, and the idea that true connection transcends human-supernatural divides. Stories celebrate female agency—heroines are often independent, curious, or magically gifted—while exploring loyalty to community, the burdens of leadership among the Others, and the thrill of discovering hidden strengths amid danger.

In conclusion, the Others series by Christine Warren offers a deliciously indulgent escape into a world where myths come alive and love ignites between the ordinary and the extraordinary. Warren masterfully balances high-heat romance with playful world-building, creating stories that are both empowering and entertaining. For readers who crave paranormal romances with confident heroines, possessive yet caring heroes, interspecies sparks, and a touch of danger wrapped in humor and heart, this series delivers nonstop chemistry and satisfying resolutions. It lingers as a celebration of embracing the unknown—proving that sometimes the most thrilling connections happen when humans dare to bite, howl, or dance with the Others hiding among us. The books leave readers with a warm, satisfied glow and a lingering curiosity about what other secrets the night might hold.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 17 books in the Others series. The series includes 15 novels and 2 short stories/novellas.

The Others series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Born to Be Wild (Book 15), was published in March 2010.

The first book in the Others series, One Bite With A Stranger, was published in October 2008.

The Others series primarily falls into the Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy genres.
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