Michelle Heard Books in Order
Browse Michelle Heard books in order with series lists, short summaries, world guides, and tips on where to start her mafia and college romances.
Last updated: December 24, 2025
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Publication Order
62 books
Vicious Devil
by Michelle Heard
2026
Vicious Devil continues the Kings of Mafia series with another cold, calculating boss and the woman who learns just how thin the line is between fear and fascination when she becomes the focus of his relentless attention.
Saved By A God
by Michelle Heard
2026
In Saved By A God, a future installment in the Kings of Mafia series, a woman facing certain ruin finds an unlikely savior in a feared kingpin whose help comes with strings that tangle tightly with her heart.
Possessive Enemy
by Michelle Heard
2026
Set in the Kings of Mafia world, Possessive Enemy is slated to follow a pair on opposite sides of a bloody feud, where hatred, forced proximity, and undeniable chemistry blur the line between captive and cherished lover.
Forceful God
by Michelle Heard
2026
An upcoming Kings of Mafia novel, Forceful God promises another standalone romance between a heroine in over her head and a ruthless crime lord whose protection feels as dangerous as the threats closing in around them.
The High Priestess
by Michelle Heard
2025
As the eldest daughter of a Greek mafia boss, she has been faking bravery for years. When an attack wipes out her family, she survives by clinging to Lincoln Knight, a damaged sniper whose relentless protection forces her to grow into the leader she was meant to be.
The Hermit
by Michelle Heard
2025
She once agreed to an arranged marriage so her sister could marry for love. Widowed and furious when her family plots another deal, she ends up under the roof of silent, dangerous Dominik Varga, an assassin who unravels every routine she thought kept her safe.
The Empress
by Michelle Heard
2025
While visiting family in Italy, she is forced into marriage with Leo Toscano, head of the Italian mafia. Lonely in a gilded cage, she uncovers secrets that shake her past and turn the distant man she wed into someone she might actually choose.
The Devil
by Michelle Heard
2025
Jenna works the night shift at a quiet gas station, nursing daydreams about the dangerous stranger who buys coffee there. When he saves her during a robbery and later turns up as her new reclusive employer, she discovers her fantasy man is far more dangerous than she imagined.
Death
by Michelle Heard
2025
Part of the Mafia Empire series, Death follows a couple bound to the most violent edges of organized crime, where an assassin’s work and a woman’s desperate bid for freedom collide in a romance forged in blood and second chances.
Craving Revenge
by Michelle Heard
2025
Disguised as a man to protect her brother, heir to a Yakuza clan, she is kidnapped by the Sicilian mafia. Augusto Vitale wants revenge, but once he discovers her true identity, obsession and duty collide in a brutal fight over who truly owns her future.
Visions & Shadows
by Michelle Heard
2024
On the brink of adulthood, Alchera is shoved through a waterfall and learns her human life has been a five year lie. Returning to the world of Vaalbara, she must train with a telepathic guardian, face brutal enemies, and decide if she can shoulder a destiny that includes saving humankind.
Hunted By A Shadow
by Michelle Heard
2024
After a life saving kidney transplant, she starts feeling eyes on her wherever she goes. When Renzo Torrisi abducts her, claiming the organ came from one of his men, she must survive captivity with a ruthless mafia boss who expects a debt she cannot repay.
God of Vengeance
by Michelle Heard
2024
Born into the Cosa Nostra, she expects to be married off for an alliance. When merciless boss Damiano Falco denies his cousin permission to wed her and instead whisks her away himself, she is thrust into a terrifying new life beside the king of their world.
Drawn To Darkness
by Michelle Heard
2024
Scraping by as a cleaner at a ballet company, she steals late night moments onstage to dance. Caught by enigmatic owner Dario La Rosa, she soon discovers he is tied to the mafia world and holds the power to either destroy her or change her life.
Unforgettable
by Michelle Heard
2023
Used to being everyone’s last priority, she books a date through an elite escort service just to feel chosen for one night. Mr Perfect is far more intense than she bargained for, and their arrangement quickly flips her carefully controlled life upside down.
Tempted By The Devil
by Michelle Heard
2023
She goes to a party with her stepbrother and discovers it is actually her wedding to feared mafia boss Angelo Rizzo. Forced into marriage to pay a debt, she faces a husband who terrifies her, yet might be the only one capable of keeping her alive.
Restrain Me
by Michelle Heard
2023
Maxim Levin is a lethal enforcer used to giving orders, not explanations. Tasked with guarding a woman whose very existence threatens fragile alliances, he finds himself torn between restraining her and admitting he wants to be the one thing she runs toward.
Possess Me
by Michelle Heard
2023
Raised within the brutal bratva, Alek Aslanhov never expected to crave anything beyond power and loyalty. When an off limits woman stumbles into his path, claiming her pulls them both into a collision course with families who see love as a fatal weakness.
Destroy Me
by Michelle Heard
2023
A chance meeting in a nightclub traps Aurora and Misha beneath rubble after an explosion, sharing secrets without names. Years later they reunite as sworn enemies from rival mafia families, torn between duty, hatred, and the memory of one unforgettable night.
Craving Danger
by Michelle Heard
2023
By day, Samantha is a sharp tongued assistant who delights in needling her demanding boss. By night, a masked encounter at an exclusive club reveals his other identity as a Cosa Nostra leader, turning their workplace war into a dangerously intimate game.
Control Me
by Michelle Heard
2023
A woman tied to a powerful crime family crosses paths with cold, calculating Nikolai Vetrov. Meant to be nothing more than leverage in a dangerous game, she becomes the one person who can challenge the control he wields over every part of his life.
Brutalize Me
by Michelle Heard
2023
Armani De Santis has built an empire on ruthless decisions and carefully managed image. When a woman from a rival world ends up in his orbit, obsession pushes him to break rules, forcing them both to face how far they will go for each other.
Taken By A Sinner
by Michelle Heard
2022
Tessa wants nothing to do with the mafia life that suddenly surrounds her when her mother marries a retired Godfather. Her new stepbrother, Nikolas Stathoulis, is the ruthless head of the Greek mafia, and he has no intention of letting her walk away.
Stolen By A Sinner
by Michelle Heard
2022
Lara has spent years enduring the cruelty of her employer just to survive. When Turkish mafia boss Gabriel Demir comes hunting for revenge, he finds Lara instead, and stealing her away becomes the beginning of a dark, unexpected fairytale.
Owned By A Sinner
by Michelle Heard
2022
Desperate for work, Kiara accepts a job at Byrne Enterprises to support her ill father. She soon discovers her new employer, Liam Byrne, is the Irish mafia king, and that stepping into his world means becoming the one thing he refuses to let go.
Lifeline
by Michelle Heard
2022
Two FBI partners go undercover in a violent operation that blurs every line between right and wrong. When one agent sinks too deep into his role, the woman who has always been his lifeline must decide how far she will go to pull him back.
Cruelest Oblivion
by Michelle Heard
2022
Raised in a sterile Ecocity under a protective dome, a dutiful citizen is chosen as a crusader and sent into the forbidden lands. There she meets deadly trainer Chance, discovers a world full of emotion, and must decide which side deserves her loyalty.
Chosen By A Sinner
by Michelle Heard
2022
Growing up amid warring crime families, she knows better than to draw Luca Cotroni’s attention. When circumstances force them together, the Italian mafia heir chooses her with single minded focus, daring anyone to challenge the decision, including the woman herself.
Captured By A Sinner
by Michelle Heard
2022
A sheltered woman is swept into the orbit of Viktor Vetrov, a Russian kingpin with ice in his veins. What begins as abduction soon becomes a twisted partnership as danger closes in and she learns the difference between being caged and being protected.
Tempted Heir
by Michelle Heard
2021
Christopher has done everything right as an heir, until a friendship with carefree Dash tempts him to break patterns. As banter shifts into undeniable chemistry, both men must decide whether they are willing to jeopardize family expectations for a real shot at happiness.
Tears Of Salvation
by Michelle Heard
2021
Isabella’s unforgettable one night stand turns out to be Alexei Koslov, head of the Russian bratva and her family’s sworn enemy. As old feuds collide with new obsession, they walk a razor thin line between revenge, desire, and a future no one expected.
Tears Of Betrayal
by Michelle Heard
2021
Born outside wedlock, the daughter of a powerful Bratva boss has always lived on the fringes of that world. When a hit is ordered on her, she is taken by feared assassin Demitri Vetrov, and captivity forces them both to question what loyalty really means.
Sinful Heir
by Michelle Heard
2021
Tristan grew up in the shadows of powerful parents and legendary love stories. Drawn to Hana, a girl with her own complicated legacy, he learns that wanting someone can mean stepping out from under a family name and risking everything that feels safe.
Ruthless Saints
by Michelle Heard
2021
Carson has been shaped into the monster everyone whispers about, a killer who moves in the shadows. When a bright, unsuspecting woman begins to smile at him, he is torn between keeping his distance and dragging her into a world where loving him is dangerous.
Merciless Saints
by Michelle Heard
2021
Winter Hemsley enters St Monarch’s determined to protect her family and prove she is not a pawn. Falling under the eye of arrogant Russian heir Damien Vetrov drags her into a lethal game where attraction, power, and survival are all tangled together.
Loyal Heir
by Michelle Heard
2021
Forest has always been the steady protector in his circle, while Aria is used to people leaving. When loyalty to their families clashes with the chemistry between them, they must decide what deserves their protection most, duty or each other.
Forbidden Heir
by Michelle Heard
2021
Ryker has always known which lines he is not supposed to cross, and Danny has lived her whole life on the wrong side of those invisible fences. Their slow slide from friends to something more forces them to weigh love against legacies that were decided long ago.
Defiant Heir
by Michelle Heard
2021
Kao has been trained to follow his family’s plans, and Fallon refuses to be anyone’s puppet. Forced together by business and family expectations, they test every rule laid out for them and discover that defiance can be the first step toward freedom.
Cruel Saints
by Michelle Heard
2021
After her father’s enemy is assassinated, Elena is promised to Lucian Cotroni to seal a fragile alliance. Brutal, possessive, and feared, Lucian is the last man she ever wanted to marry, yet their forced union may be the only thing that can save her life.
Callous Heir
by Michelle Heard
2021
Noah’s icy control keeps everyone at arm’s length, and Carla has no interest in being another rich boy’s distraction. When circumstances force them into each other’s orbit, their prickly attraction slowly melts into something deeper than either planned.
Beautifully Hurt
by Michelle Heard
2021
Quiet Quinn has always watched rugged Eli Jackson from afar. After a brutal attack leaves her the only witness to a murder, Eli becomes both her protector and caretaker, helping her piece together a life that no longer feels safe.
Beautifully Destroyed
by Michelle Heard
2021
Once a happy, confident woman, she is shattered in a single night and stalked by a tormentor who will not let her move on. Hiding in a coastal town, she finds unexpected strength and comfort in Ethan Jackson, the man she never meant to lean on.
The Epilogue
by Michelle Heard
2020
Returning to Trinity Academy after the main stories, this collection style epilogue shows how Falcon, Mason, Lake, Julian, and their partners are building adult lives, juggling careers, friendships, and family while holding onto the love they fought for.
Not My Hero
by Michelle Heard
2020
Brie Weinstock is the favorite target at Black Mountain Academy, blamed for her mother’s sins. When dark, broody new student Colton Lawson starts stepping into her battles, their fragile connection becomes the one bright thing in a school that feels like hell.
Julian
by Michelle Heard
2020
Julian’s polished charm hides a lifetime of pressure, and Jamie arrives at Trinity carrying secrets of her own. As they bond over music, stress, and the need to belong, their relationship becomes a quiet rebellion against the lives laid out for them.
Coldhearted Heir
by Michelle Heard
2020
Jade blames former best friend Hunter Chargill for the death of her boyfriend. Reunited at Trinity Academy, their bitter feud turns into a charged push and pull that forces them to confront what really happened and what they still mean to each other.
Arrogant Heir
by Michelle Heard
2020
Raised in privilege, Jase expects life to bend around him, while Mila arrives at Trinity determined to stay invisible. When their paths collide, snark and sharp edges give way to a slow burn romance that challenges everything they thought they wanted.
We Were Lost
by Michelle Heard
2019
Widowed American Zac has not looked twice at another woman since his wife died. Then he meets Chloe Jordaan, a South African bad girl who challenges his every rule, and their friends with benefits deal slowly turns into something neither can shrug off.
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
by Michelle Heard
2019
Reece appears to have the perfect fiancé and future, but behind closed doors she is trapped and terrified for her mother’s safety. Undercover detective Alec Taylor is hired to watch her, and falling for his target may be the only way to save her.
Mason
by Michelle Heard
2019
Kingsley becomes assistant to Mason Chargill, the cold, untouchable heir every girl at Trinity dreams about. At work he expects total obedience, but after hours their clashes spark a chemistry that makes it harder to keep professional lines in place.
Lake
by Michelle Heard
2019
Lake, one of Trinity’s wealthy heirs, prides himself on staying in control, while Lee is a free spirit who refuses to play by old money rules. Forced into close contact, they learn that love can color outside the lines their families drew.
Falcon
by Michelle Heard
2019
Scholarship student Layla enters Trinity Academy expecting to keep her head down, not lock horns with powerful heir Falcon Reyes. As their worlds collide, the arrogant monarch of campus discovers the one girl who refuses to treat him like a god.
All The Wasted Time
by Michelle Heard
2019
Suspended from the force and hiding in a quiet coastal town, a weary detective just wants to be left alone. His fiery neighbor keeps crashing into his solitude, and what starts as irritation becomes an unexpected chance at forgiveness and a new start.
The Girl In The Closet
by Michelle Heard
2018
Birdie has survived horrors few can imagine and is trying to build a new life. When Cole, the man who once saw past her scars, returns to town, together they confront the monster from her past and the lingering fear that she will never truly be free.
Shameless
by Michelle Heard
2018
Rhett treats life like a game, and Evie has always been the responsible one. A friends with benefits pact seems simple until real feelings sneak in, old wounds surface, and both have to admit that their carefree image hides deeper fears.
Ruthless
by Michelle Heard
2018
Marcus built his reputation on never getting attached, and Willow is the one person he keeps walking away from. After years of hot and cold, one final heartbreak pushes her to leave for good, forcing Marcus to earn a love he took for granted.
Reckless
by Michelle Heard
2018
Mia has loved her brother’s best friend Logan for as long as she can remember. After a teenage almost romance fizzles, years apart leave them with unfinished business and new scars, forcing them to decide whether a second chance is worth the risk.
False Perceptions
by Michelle Heard
2018
Navy SEAL Hayden takes an undercover assignment protecting Emilie Swanson, the daughter of a presidential candidate they rescued months ago. Expecting a spoiled socialite, he finds a resilient woman caught in a web of political secrets and deadly ambition.
Careless
by Michelle Heard
2018
Jaxson hides real feelings behind jokes and bad decisions, while Leigh is done cleaning up other people’s messes. When a fake relationship and years of tension boil over, they have to face the hurt they have both been pretending does not exist.
Heartless
by Michelle Heard
2017
College student Della has a three step plan to survive and save her sister, and none of it involves notorious heartbreaker Carter Hayes. When she discovers a cruel bet with her body at stake, her first love story becomes a battle between pride and longing.
Beautifully Broken
by Michelle Heard
2016
Cara has spent seven years running from the crime family that wiped out everyone she loved. When a feared assassin takes her instead of killing her, captivity becomes a twisted chance at survival, healing, and a love she never expected.
The Ocean Between Us
by Michelle Heard
2013
Emma crosses an ocean to escape the fears that keep her small and finds safety with Detective Aiden Holden. When violence tears their world apart, she is forced home again, torn between the cage she knows and the love that might follow her back.
Where should I start?
If you want dark mafia romance: Merciless Saints → Taken By A Sinner → Destroy Me → Tempted By The Devil
If you love elite school drama: Heartless → Falcon → Coldhearted Heir → Not My Hero
If you prefer romantic suspense with cops: The Ocean Between Us → The Girl In The Closet → The Lies We Tell Ourselves
If you want intense standalones: False Perceptions → Lifeline → Unforgettable
If you like a touch of fantasy: Visions & Shadows → Cruelest Oblivion
Author bio
Michelle Heard writes the kind of romances that keep readers up far too late, blending high emotion, danger, and stubbornly hopeful happy endings. A South African author who shifted from banking to books, she has built a catalogue of dark mafia tales, new adult romances, and twisty romantic suspense that now stretches across multiple interconnected worlds.
She was born in Parktown, a suburb of Johannesburg, and grew up in a busy household where imagination went a long way. As a kid she staged elaborate make believe scenes, the kind of games where a blanket could become a royal cloak and siblings were drafted as reluctant subjects. Stories were an escape early on, long before she thought of writing them herself.
After school she took a very practical path, studying banking and finance through the University of South Africa. She went on to work as a business banker, spending her days inside a major South African bank and her evenings inhaling romance novels. For years, the closest she came to writing was daydreaming new endings for the stories she loved.
In 2009 she hit a turning point and started drafting her own manuscript, a fantasy project called Vaalbara. That early book became her training ground. She revised it for years, learning how to shape characters, manage pacing, and actually finish a story while still holding down a demanding job.
Her breakthrough with readers came later, when she leaned into darker romantic suspense. Beautifully Broken originally published under the title Predator introduced Cara, a heroine on the run from a powerful crime family, and the lethal man sent to end her life. The book mixed graphic danger with a determined survivor and a fiercely protective hero, and it resonated. Follow ups like Beautifully Hurt and Beautifully Destroyed built on that mix of trauma, healing, and slow, hard won trust.
At the same time, she began to grow the college side of her universe. The Enemies to Lovers books, starting with Heartless, follow a tight knit friend group through messy feelings, found family, and early adulthood. The Trinity Academy and The Heirs series expand that world into an elite campus where billionaire heirs and scholarship students collide, collide again, and eventually fall in love.
Her mafia romances sit in their own rich web of connections. The St. Monarch’s world links The Saints, The Sinners and Corrupted Royals, where bratva enforcers, Italian dons, and powerful families share a neutral training ground and a history of blood debts. Newer projects like Kings of Mafia and Mafia Empire push further into that underworld, following crime bosses, assassins, and reluctant brides across Italy, Greece, and beyond.
Certain threads run through almost everything she writes. Her heroines are often survivors, women who have endured violence, grief, or betrayal and are still learning how to trust themselves. Her heroes tend to be alpha on the outside but deeply loyal once they claim someone as theirs. The books are emotional and high stakes, but they circle back, again and again, to the idea that love can be a lifeline rather than a weakness.
Today she writes full time from Alberton, South Africa, where she lives with her son, Sheldon, and her daughter in law, Tayla. They help with the publishing side of things while she focuses on getting new stories onto the page.
Readers come to her books for the promise of intensity, protective heroes, and hard fought happily ever afters, and she shows no sign of slowing down.
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