Jessica Bird books in order
U.S. novelist
- Born
- 1969
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 67
- Series
- 2
- Also writes as
- J. R. Ward
Jessica Bird has published 64 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books, beginning with Dark Lover (2005). The 2 series include Black Dagger Brotherhood (9 books, starting with Dark Lover) and Fallen Angels (3 books, starting with Covet). The latest is Crown of War and Shadow (2026).
Updated September 2026
Black Dagger Brotherhood books in order (9)Series page
Reading order: 1 Dark Lover (2005) · 3 Lover Awakened (2006) · 5 Lover Unbound (2007) · 6 Lover Enshrined (2008) · 7 Lover Avenged (2009) · 8 Lover Mine (2010) · 9 Lover Unleashed (2009) · 12 The King (2014) · 14 The Beast (2016)
- 1.
Dark Lover (2005)
- 3.
Lover Awakened (2006)
- 5.
Lover Unbound (2007)
- 6.
Lover Enshrined (2008)
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Lover Avenged (2009)
- 8.
Lover Mine (2010)
- 9.
Lover Unleashed (2009)
- 12.
The King (2014)
- 14.
The Beast (2016)
Fallen Angels books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Covet (2009) · 2 Crave (2010) · 3 Envy (2011)
- 1.
Covet (2009)
- 2.
Crave (Jul 2010)
- 3.
Envy (Sep 2011)
Where to start with Jessica Bird
Start here
Dark Lover
Jessica Bird's most-read book and the first of the 9 Black Dagger Brotherhood books.
Newest
Crown of War and Shadow
Published February 2026.
Standalone novels in order
Leaping Hearts (2002)
Heart of Gold (2003)
An Irresistible Bachelor (2004)
Beauty and the Black Sheep (2005)
From The First (2006)
His Comfort and Joy (2006)
Lover Eternal (2006)
A Man In A Million (2007)
Lover Revealed (2007)
The Billionaire Next Door (2007)
The Black Dagger Brotherhood (2008)
The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide (2008)
An Unforgettable Lady (2010)
Lover Enshrined: Number 6 in Series (Black Dagger Brotherhood) (2010)
Covet Fallen Angels (2011)
Lover Unleashed Black Dagger Brotherhood Paperback (2011)
The Player (2011)
The Rebel (2011)
Lover Reborn (2012)
Rapture (2012)
Lover at Last (2013)
Lover Unbound A Novel Of The Black Dagger Brotherhood (2013)
Possession (2013)
Immortal (2014)
The King: Number 12 in Series (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series) (2014)
The Bourbon Kings (2015)
Blood Kiss (Dec 2015)
Blood Vow (2016)
The Angels' Share (2016)
Blood Fury (2017)
The Chosen (2017)
Dearest Ivie (2018)
The Thief (2018)
The Thief: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood (2018)
Blood Truth (4) (Black Dagger Legacy) (2019)
The Savior (2019)
Where Winter Finds You (2019)
The Jackal (2020)
The Sinner (2020)
Warm Heart in Winter (2020)
Black Dagger Brotherhood 19 (2021)
Lover Unveiled (2021)
The Wolf (2021)
Wolf: BDB Prison Camp Bk 2 (2021)
Darius (2022)
Forever (2022)
Lover Arisen (2022)
The Viper (2022)
Lassiter (2023)
Beloved (2024)
Crown of War and Shadow (Feb 2026)
The Shadows
Short story collections in order
J. R. Ward the Moorehouse Legacy Complete Collection (2016)
Other books in order
Prisoner of Night (2019)
Claimed (2021)
About Jessica Bird
Jessica Bird is an American novelist. She writes contemporary romance novels under the name Jessica Bird and paranormal romance under the pen name J. R. Ward. She is a three-time winner of the Romance Writers of America RITA Award, once as Jessica Bird for From the First, and twice as J. R. Ward for Lover Revealed and Dearest Ivie. Her books have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list. According to Louisville Magazine, her books have been published in 25 countries and in several different languages, with over 16 million copies reported in print. The same article notes that her works have been bestsellers in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and several South American countries.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jessica Bird FAQ
- How many books has Jessica Bird written?
- Jessica Bird has published 64 novels, 1 short story collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jessica Bird's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Black Dagger Brotherhood with Dark Lover and Fallen Angels with Covet. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Jessica Bird's latest book?
- Crown of War and Shadow (2026).
- What is Jessica Bird's most famous book?
- Dark Lover (2005) is Jessica Bird's most widely read book.
- Are Jessica Bird's books connected?
- 12 books belong to 2 series (Black Dagger Brotherhood and Fallen Angels); the other 55 books stand alone.
- Does Jessica Bird write under a pen name?
- Yes: Jessica Bird has also published as J. R. Ward.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.