Below is the complete list of Caroline Peckham books in order. For each series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of Age Of Vampires Books
with Susanne Valenti
- Eternal Reign (2019)
Eternal Reign was published in 2019 and is listed as book #1 in the Age Of Vampires series. - Immortal Prince / Eternal Shade (2019)
Published in 2019, Immortal Prince / Eternal Shade is listed as book #2 in the Age Of Vampires series. - Infernal Creatures / Eternal Curse (2019)
Infernal Creatures / Eternal Curse is a 2019 release and appears as book #3 in the Age Of Vampires series. - Wrathful Mortals / Eternal Vow (2019)
In the Age Of Vampires series, Wrathful Mortals / Eternal Vow is book #4 and was published in 2019. - Eternal Night / Forsaken Relic (2019)
Eternal Night / Forsaken Relic was first published in 2019; within the Age Of Vampires series, it is listed as book #5. - Eternal Storm / Ravaged Souls (2019)
Eternal Storm / Ravaged Souls was published in 2019 and is listed as book #6 in the Age Of Vampires series. - Eternal Love / Devious Gods (2019)
Published in 2019, Eternal Love / Devious Gods is listed as book #7 in the Age Of Vampires series.
Publication Order of Boys Of Sinners Bay Books
with Susanne Valenti
- Beautiful Carnage (2020)
Beautiful Carnage was published in 2020 and is listed as book #1 in the Boys Of Sinners Bay series. - Beautiful Savage (2020)
Published in 2020, Beautiful Savage is listed as book #2 in the Boys Of Sinners Bay series.
Publication Order of Brutal Boys Of Everlake Prep Books
with Susanne Valenti
- Kings of Quarantine (2020)
Kings of Quarantine was published in 2020 and is listed as book #1 in the Brutal Boys Of Everlake Prep series. - Kings of Lockdown (2020)
Published in 2020, Kings of Lockdown is listed as book #2 in the Brutal Boys Of Everlake Prep series. - Kings of Anarchy (2020)
Kings of Anarchy is a 2020 release and appears as book #3 in the Brutal Boys Of Everlake Prep series. - Queen of Quarantine (2021)
In the Brutal Boys Of Everlake Prep series, Queen of Quarantine is book #4 and was published in 2021.
Publication Order of Cage Of Lies Books
with Susanne Valenti
- Rebel Rising / Chained (2015)
Rebel Rising / Chained was published in 2015 and is listed as book #1 in the Cage Of Lies series.
Publication Order of Crown of Hearts and Chaos Books
with Susanne Valenti
- Hollow (2025)
Hollow was published in 2025 and is listed as book #1 in the Crown of Hearts and Chaos series. - Lightwing (2026)
Published in 2026, Lightwing is listed as book #2 in the Crown of Hearts and Chaos series. - Moonsinger (2026)
Moonsinger is a 2026 release and appears as book #3 in the Crown of Hearts and Chaos series.
Publication Order of Darkmore Penitentiary Books
with Susanne Valenti
- Caged Wolf / Darkmore Penitentiary (2020)
Caged Wolf / Darkmore Penitentiary was published in 2020 and is listed as book #1 in the Darkmore Penitentiary series. - Alpha Wolf / Captive Fae (2020)
Published in 2020, Alpha Wolf / Captive Fae is listed as book #2 in the Darkmore Penitentiary series. - Feral Wolf (2021)
Feral Wolf is a 2021 release and appears as book #3 in the Darkmore Penitentiary series. - Wild Wolf (2024)
In the Darkmore Penitentiary series, Wild Wolf is book #4 and was published in 2024.
Publication Order of Dead Men Walking Books
with Susanne Valenti
- The Death Club (2021)
The Death Club was published in 2021 and is listed as book #1 in the Dead Men Walking series. - Society of Psychos (2022)
Published in 2022, Society of Psychos is listed as book #2 in the Dead Men Walking series.
Publication Order of A Game of Malice and Greed Books
with Susanne Valenti
- A Game of Malice and Greed (2023)
A Game of Malice and Greed was published in 2023 and is listed as book #1 in the A Game of Malice and Greed series. - A Kingdom of Gods and Ruin (2023)
Published in 2023, A Kingdom of Gods and Ruin is listed as book #2 in the A Game of Malice and Greed series.
Publication Order of The Harlequin Crew Books
with Susanne Valenti
- Devil’s Pass (2020)
Devil’s Pass was published in 2020 and is listed as book #1 in the The Harlequin Crew series. - Sinners’ Playground (2020)
Published in 2020, Sinners’ Playground is listed as book #2 in the The Harlequin Crew series. - Dead Man’s Isle (2021)
Dead Man’s Isle is a 2021 release and appears as book #3 in the The Harlequin Crew series. - Carnival Hill (2021)
In the The Harlequin Crew series, Carnival Hill is book #4 and was published in 2021. - Paradise Lagoon (2021)
Paradise Lagoon was first published in 2021; within the The Harlequin Crew series, it is listed as book #5. - Gallows Bridge (2022)
Gallows Bridge was published in 2022 and is listed as book #6 in the The Harlequin Crew series.
Publication Order of The Rise Of Isaac Books
- Creeping Shadow (2015)
Creeping Shadow was published in 2015 and is listed as book #1 in the The Rise Of Isaac series.
Publication Order of Ruthless Boys Of The Zodiac Books
with Susanne Valenti
- Dark Fae (2020)
Dark Fae was published in 2020 and is listed as book #1 in the Ruthless Boys Of The Zodiac series. - Savage Fae (2020)
Published in 2020, Savage Fae is listed as book #2 in the Ruthless Boys Of The Zodiac series. - Vicious Fae (2020)
Vicious Fae is a 2020 release and appears as book #3 in the Ruthless Boys Of The Zodiac series. - Broken Fae (2020)
In the Ruthless Boys Of The Zodiac series, Broken Fae is book #4 and was published in 2020. - Warrior Fae (2021)
Warrior Fae was first published in 2021; within the Ruthless Boys Of The Zodiac series, it is listed as book #5.
Publication Order of Sins of the Zodiac Books
with Susanne Valenti
- Never Keep (2024)
Never Keep was published in 2024 and is listed as book #1 in the Sins of the Zodiac series. - Echo Fort (2025)
Published in 2025, Echo Fort is listed as book #2 in the Sins of the Zodiac series. - Cinder Vale (2026)
Cinder Vale is a 2026 release and appears as book #3 in the Sins of the Zodiac series. - Oracle Bay (2027)
In the Sins of the Zodiac series, Oracle Bay is book #4 and was published in 2027.
Publication Order of Zodiac Academy Books
with Susanne Valenti
- The Awakening (2019)
The Awakening was published in 2019 and is listed as book #1 in the Zodiac Academy series. - Ruthless Fae (2019)
Published in 2019, Ruthless Fae is listed as book #2 in the Zodiac Academy series. - The Tale of Geraldine and the Moon Madness (2020)
The Tale of Geraldine and the Moon Madness is a 2020 release and appears as book #3 in the Zodiac Academy series. - The Reckoning (2020)
In the Zodiac Academy series, The Reckoning is book #4 and was published in 2020. - Shadow Princess (2020)
Shadow Princess was first published in 2020; within the Zodiac Academy series, it is listed as book #5. - Cursed Fates (2020)
Cursed Fates was published in 2020 and is listed as book #6 in the Zodiac Academy series. - Origins of an Academy Bully (2020)
Published in 2020, Origins of an Academy Bully is listed as book #7 in the Zodiac Academy series. - The Big A.S.S. Party (2020)
The Big A.S.S. Party is a 2020 release and appears as book #8 in the Zodiac Academy series. - Fated Throne (2020)
In the Zodiac Academy series, Fated Throne is book #9 and was published in 2020. - Night (2021)
Night was first published in 2021; within the Zodiac Academy series, it is listed as book #10. - Heartless Sky (2021)
Heartless Sky was published in 2021 and is listed as book #11 in the Zodiac Academy series. - The Awakening As Told By the Boys (2021)
Published in 2021, The Awakening As Told By the Boys is listed as book #12 in the Zodiac Academy series. - Seth on the Moon (2021)
Seth on the Moon is a 2021 release and appears as book #13 in the Zodiac Academy series. - Sorrow and Starlight (2022)
In the Zodiac Academy series, Sorrow and Starlight is book #14 and was published in 2022. - Beyond the Veil (2023)
Beyond the Veil was first published in 2023; within the Zodiac Academy series, it is listed as book #15. - Live and Let Lionel (2024)
Live and Let Lionel was published in 2024 and is listed as book #16 in the Zodiac Academy series. - Restless Stars (2024)
Published in 2024, Restless Stars is listed as book #17 in the Zodiac Academy series. - On the Cursed Day of Christmas (2026)
On the Cursed Day of Christmas is a 2026 release and appears as book #18 in the Zodiac Academy series.
Publication Order of The V Games Books
- V Games (2017)
V Games was published in 2017 and is listed as book #1 in the The V Games series. - V Games: Fresh From The Grave (2017)
Published in 2017, V Games: Fresh From The Grave is listed as book #2 in the The V Games series. - V Games: Dead Before Dawn (2018)
V Games: Dead Before Dawn is a 2018 release and appears as book #3 in the The V Games series. - Wolf Games (2018)
In the The V Games series, Wolf Games is book #4 and was published in 2018. - Wolf Games: Island of Shade (2018)
Wolf Games: Island of Shade was published in 2018 and is listed as book #6 in the The V Games series.
Publication Order of Mafia Wars Books
- Forget-Me-Not Bombshell (2022)
(With Susanne Valenti)
Forget-Me-Not Bombshell was first published in 2022; within the Mafia Wars series, it is listed as book #5.
About Caroline Peckham
Caroline Peckham is an English fantasy romance and dark romance author best known for co-writing with her sister, Susanne Valenti. Together, they have built a large independent-publishing career around intense, addictive series worlds filled with fae politics, ruthless academies, supernatural prisons, crime families, revenge plots, morally grey love interests, and heroines forced to survive in dangerous systems. Their books are strongly associated with romantasy, paranormal romance, bully romance, dark romance, reverse harem, and high-drama serialized storytelling.
Peckham’s author identity is closely tied to collaboration. Many readers know the names Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti as a combined brand rather than two separate writing careers. Their official author presence emphasizes that they co-author dark romance together, and their bibliography reflects the speed, scale, and continuity that can come from a dedicated writing partnership. The books often feel designed for readers who enjoy long emotional arcs, cliffhangers, large casts, and worlds that expand far beyond one couple or one standalone plot.
The Solaria books are the most famous part of their work. Zodiac Academy, beginning with The Awakening, follows twins Tory and Darcy Vega as they discover they are fae and are pulled into a brutal magical academy where power, status, elemental magic, and birthright determine survival. The series became a major force in the indie romantasy space because it combines school rivalry, royal inheritance, enemies-to-lovers tension, friendship, betrayal, and sprawling supernatural politics. Its emotional appeal comes from watching the Vega twins fight for identity and power in a world determined to break them.
The wider Solaria universe also includes Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac and Darkmore Penitentiary. Ruthless Boys is set before Zodiac Academy and brings a reverse-harem murder-mystery structure into the same supernatural world, while Darkmore Penitentiary moves later in the timeline and uses a prison setting to create another high-pressure romance and survival story. These connected series can stand on their own, but together they show Peckham and Valenti’s strength in building a shared fantasy world with recurring factions, character crossovers, and layered mythology.
Outside Solaria, Peckham and Valenti have written several other dark and paranormal series. Age of Vampires explores a vampire-ruled world with resistance, survival, and forbidden attraction. Brutal Boys of Everlake Prep and The Harlequin Crew lean into darker contemporary romance, revenge, crime, and broken loyalty. Dead Men Walking turns toward a more chaotic, violent romance tone, while Forbidden Fairytales reimagines familiar fairytale elements through a darker adult-romance lens.
One of the defining features of Caroline Peckham’s bibliography is intensity. Her books are not quiet or restrained. They often use extreme settings—academies where status is weaponized, prisons full of supernatural danger, crime families, corrupt power structures, and kingdoms built on bloodline politics—to push characters into emotional and romantic breaking points. Readers who follow her work usually respond to that combination of danger, obsession, humor, friendship, and high-stakes romance.
Caroline Peckham’s career is also significant because it reflects the power of independent publishing in modern genre fiction. She and Susanne Valenti built a readership through rapid releases, direct reader engagement, and series designed to reward loyalty over many books. Their bibliography is best understood not as a collection of isolated novels, but as a set of immersive, emotionally heightened worlds where romance, power, revenge, and survival are always tightly connected.