Where should
you begin?

Start with the kind of romance you love: dangerous mafia games, a broken wolf-shifter bond, or a fake marriage that feels all too real.

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Wolf shifters, rival alphas & magic

Start with Marked by Moonlight, Mateless Shifters book 1. The mating bond has broken, the packs are weakening, and a wolf-less heroine believes she can break the curse. If you like rival alphas, dangerous magic, witches, and vampires, this is your doorway into Ella’s paranormal romance.

This series is ongoing. Three books are released; Forsaken by Nightfall, book 4, is on preorder for December 8, 2026.

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Mafia revenge & dangerous games

Start with Mistaken Hero, Retribution Games book 1. A mafia princess, revenge, and high-stakes games lead into a six-book dark romance series. If you like a dangerous power struggle with a story that continues between books, choose this complete series and read in order. The opener ends on a cliffhanger.

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Captivity, betrayal & an interconnected world

Start with Taken by Lies, Truth or Lies book 1. Enzo and Kai’s story launches a dark romance world built around captivity, secrets, and revenge. If you like connected characters and multiple couples across a larger story, continue from Truth or Lies to Sinful Truths and then Lies. Each of those series has six numbered novels.

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Fake marriage & contemporary attraction

Start with Pretend I’m Yours. A night meant to be simple turns into a wealthy stranger’s marriage proposal. If you like fake marriage, a rich hero, and an arrangement that becomes personal, choose this contemporary entry point. Pretend We’re Over is the connected spinoff featuring Sebastian; Pretend You’re Her is also included in the Pretend collection.

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A single-book romance

Try Savage Love for childhood enemies competing for the same PR job, or Not Sorry for workplace attraction and an awkward first meeting. If you prefer to pick one story rather than follow a long series, browse these alongside Finding Perfect and Too Much.

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Before you choose

Ella writes adult romance. Her dark and suspenseful series can include captivity, violence, dangerous relationships, and explicit sexual content. Story themes differ by title; read the book’s description before choosing. For a specific content concern, contact Ella before reading. Retailer prices and Kindle Unlimited availability can change by edition and country.

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