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The League — by Sherrilyn Kenyon
The League Series in Order: 16 books
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Born of the Night
Book - 1
BORN OF FIRE Awakening from a drugged sleep in a cold cell, the princess Kiara finds herself a prisoner of the merciless marauders who threaten her father's planetary kingdom. Miraculously, a rescuer appears, but behind his fearsome mask is the hands...
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Born of Fire
Book - 2
In a universe where assassins make the law, everyone lives in fear--except for Syn. Born of an illicit scandal that once rocked a dynasty, he always knew how to survive on the bloodthirsty streets. But that was then, and the future is now... HE TAKE...
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Paradise City // Born of Ice
Book - 3
DISTANT STAR, ENDLESS LOVE Devyn Kell's knowledge of women, gambling, and medicine was as vast as the cosmos. But what he knew about a spaceship's maintenance system wouldn't fill a moon crater. So when irresistible Alix Garran told him that his v...
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Fire and Ice
Book - 4
MAGIC OF THE NIGHT... Every woman dreams about meeting the perfect man--the one whose power will spark her fiery passion and make her tremble with desire. Now, in this spellbinding collection, today's hottest authors present four devastatingly han...
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Born of Shadows
Book - 5
In a world where the League and its assassins rule, where betrayal and treachery are everywhere . . . the only survivors are those ones who are . . . BORN OF SHADOWS For Caillen Dagan, a defiant soldier of fortune, survival isn't a right, it's ...
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Born of Silence
Book - 6
In a universe where corruption and deception rule all aspects of life, sparks of rebellion threaten to ignite . . . BORN OF SILENCE As the Resistance leader, Zarya Starska's only goal is to topple the government that destroyed her entire family...
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Cloak & Silence
Book - 7
Fans of the League series need wait no more - Maris is getting his own book. One of the fiercest soldiers the Phrixians have ever produced, Maris Sulle has been an outsider his whole life. He grew up with a secret that cost him everything - his bi...
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Born of Fury
Book - 8
The war is on... Counted among the fiercest Andarion warriors of all time, Hauk is one of the five founding members of the Sentella, an organization that has declared war on The League. They rule the Ichidian universe with an iron fist and terrify i...
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Born of Defiance
Book - 9
Born an Outcast, Talyn Batur has spent the whole of his life fighting against the prejudice of his people. An Andarion without a father is not something anyone wants to be. But when his companion's brother draws him into a plot against the Andario...
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Born of Betrayal
Book - 10
Blockbuster bestselling Dark-Hunter author Sherrilyn Kenyon returns to the astonishing world of the League―where fate alone will have its final say... Years ago, family loyalty caused Fain Hauk to give up everything he loved: His military career...
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Born of Legend
Book - 11
"It's official Take a Psycho to Work Day. Why else would I be here?" Hunted. Hated. Betrayed. Outcast Dagger Ixur is on the run for his life. As one of the most recognizable members of his royal house, he has a bounty on his head that guarantees h...
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Born of Vengeance
Book - 12
A fate worse than death... Bastien Cabarro survived the brutal slaughter of his entire family only to have his wife pin their murders on him. Made Ravin by The League, he is now a target for their assassins-in-training to hunt and kill. The average ...
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Born of Rage
Book - 13
#1 New York Times bestselling author, Sherrilyn McQueen/Kenyon returns to her League series in this novella that also features the very first short story she sold in 1978, The Neighbors. Every Life Has a Price Dakari Tievel has been marked for ...
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Born of Blood
Book - 14
In a universe where The League is law, every life has a price. . . Jayne Erixour believes she knows everything about the universe. As a bounty hunter and assassin, she's seen the worst dregs of humanity and every sentient species ever spat out of ...
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Born of Night
Book - 15
In the Ichidian Universe no one was safe people were dragged from their homes and killed in the streets. Victims of a ruthless tyrant who was bent on being the sole ruler. Those who opposed him formed an alliance called The League, which fell under t...
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Eve of Destruction
Book - 16
Eve Erixour is a mercenary with a past no one would envy and more enemies than anyone should have. Death stalks her relentlessly. So when she gains the attention of a League assassin, she considers it par for the course.But Jinx Shadowbourne isn't af...
Series Premise
The League controls a vast interstellar empire through fear, enforced by its guild of highly trained, genetically enhanced assassins who eliminate anyone the government deems a threat. These assassins are raised in brutal training programs, conditioned to feel no emotion, and implanted with explosive control devices to ensure obedience. The heroes are usually “rogue†assassins or former League operatives who have broken free (often at great personal cost) and now work as smugglers, mercenaries, or members of the resistance. The central romantic conflict is the “fated mate†bond: each hero meets one woman whose presence can either calm his rage and unlock his humanity or trigger his most violent instincts. This bond is almost mystical—once activated, it is nearly impossible to resist, creating intense physical and emotional need. Each novel features: - A high-stakes mission (rescue, assassination, theft, rebellion). - A dangerous, emotionally scarred hero who has been betrayed by the League. - A strong, resourceful heroine who is either on the run, in danger, or has her own vendetta. - A slow (or explosive) enemies-to-lovers or fated-mates romance. - A climactic battle against League forces, corrupt officials, or personal demons. Overarching themes include freedom vs. control, the cost of violence, the redemptive power of love, and the fight against tyranny.
The League Series Characters
The series features a large, interconnected cast, with each book spotlighting a new hero and heroine while the core group appears in supporting roles:
- Jayne Erix (early recurring figure): A fierce, legendary assassin and one of the most feared operatives in the galaxy.
- Syn (Born of Night): A former League assassin turned smuggler—haunted, brilliant, and deeply scarred.
- Shahrzad (Born of Night): Syn’s mate—strong, resourceful, and determined.
- Caillen Dagan (Born of Shadows): Cocky, charming pilot and smuggler.
- Desideria (Born of Shadows): Warrior princess who becomes Caillen’s mate.
- Hauk (Born of Silence): Massive, scarred Andarion warrior and Syn’s best friend.
- Dancer (Born of Silence): Hauk’s twin brother—fierce and loyal.
- Darling Cruel (Born of Silence): Aristocratic, tortured nobleman.
- Zarya (Born of Silence): Resistance fighter and Darling’s love.
- Nero (Born of Betrayal): Another key figure in the resistance.
- Supporting/recurring: The League’s high command, various assassins, resistance fighters, and the growing network of allies who help protect the heroes and their mates.
Setting of the The League Series
The setting is a far-future galactic empire spanning multiple planets and star systems. Key recurring locations include:
- Rogue planets and lawless fringe worlds where assassins, smugglers, and mercenaries operate.
- High-tech cities with towering skyscrapers, neon lights, and advanced weaponry.
- Luxury space stations, royal palaces, and hidden resistance bases.
- The League’s headquarters — a cold, authoritarian center of power.
- Various alien worlds with unique cultures, environments, and dangers.
The universe is gritty and dangerous: slavery is common, assassins are feared, and betrayal is a way of life. Technology is advanced (faster-than-light travel, energy weapons, cybernetic enhancements, genetic engineering), but society is stratified and corrupt. The setting feels lived-in and expansive—different planets have distinct cultures, languages, and politics, while the constant threat of the League creates a pervasive sense of danger.
Tone & Themes of the The League Series
The tone is dark, intense, gritty, and highly erotic—dark paranormal romance with military SF action and heavy emotional stakes. The books are fast-paced, sexually explicit (detailed, frequent, and often rough love scenes), and frequently violent (assassinations, torture, battles). The heroes are dominant, possessive alphas who have been deeply traumatized; the heroines are strong, defiant, and often wounded souls who refuse to be broken. The mood is passionate and angsty, with moments of tenderness, loyalty, and humor (dry banter, sarcastic quips) providing relief. The series is mature and adult-oriented: themes include slavery, abuse, betrayal, PTSD, and moral gray areas. It is empowering for the heroines (they are never helpless) and deeply romantic—love is portrayed as redemptive, healing, and worth any sacrifice. The overall feeling is addictive, cathartic, and hopeful: even in a brutal universe, true love and loyalty can triumph.
Sherrilyn Kenyon’s League series is a dark, sensual, and addictive paranormal science fiction romance saga that follows a group of elite rogue assassins and their fated mates as they battle the corrupt League of Worlds across a sprawling galactic empire. Through intense enemies-to-lovers romances, brutal action, and the unbreakable bonds of loyalty and love, the books explore freedom, healing, and the fight against tyranny in a universe where power corrupts and trust is rare. With dominant alpha heroes, strong resilient heroines, and escalating stakes that span personal passion to galactic war, the series delivers thrilling, emotionally charged escapism—perfect for readers who crave high-heat romance wrapped in high-stakes danger. As the League’s enemies continue to rise and the heroes fight for their mates and their future, the saga remains a bold, unapologetic celebration of passion, loyalty, and the redemptive power of love in the darkest corners of the galaxy.
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