Penelope Douglas Reading Order

Penelope Douglas has mastered the art of writing addictive, angsty romance with unforgettable characters and worlds that intertwine in the most satisfying ways. Whether you love dark romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, or heart-stopping twists, her books have a reading order that can make the experience even better. This guide will walk you through the recommended reading order for all her series and standalones, including how her worlds connect, so you can decide where to start—or plan your ultimate binge.


Fall Away Series

 

  1. Bully
  2. Until You (Jared’s POV from Bully)
  3. Rival
  4. Falling Away
  5. Aflame
  6. Next to Never
  7. The Next Flame (this is simply Aflame and Next to Never in one paperback)
  8. Adrenaline (a small collection of bonus content written over years and shared online — not in paperback)

💡 Misconduct and Credence loosely share a world with Fall Away, but can be read separately.


Devil’s Night Series

  1. Corrupt (2015)
  2. Hideaway (2017)
  3. Kill Switch (2019)
  4. Conclave (2019) – Novella
  5. Nightfall (2020)
  6. Fire Night (2020) – Novella

💡 Punk 57 shares a world with Devil’s Night. Chronologically, it fits between Corrupt and Hideaway, but it’s not essential to read in order. However, reading Punk 57 before Kill Switch will enhance the experience, as characters cross over.


Hellbent Series (Next Gen Fall Away)

  1. Falls Boys (2022)

  2. Pirate Girls (2022)

💡 You don’t have to read Fall Away first, but it adds depth since the parents of the Hellbent characters are from that series. Cameos from Misconduct and Credence also appear.


Standalones

While these can be read on their own, some share characters or worlds:

  • Misconduct (2015) – Shares world with Fall Away & Hellbent

  • Punk 57 (2016) – Shares world with Devil’s Night

  • Birthday Girl (2018) – Age gap romance

  • Credence (2020) – Shares world with Fall Away & Hellbent

  • Tryst Six Venom (2021) – Shares world with Five Brothers

  • Five Brothers (2024) – Strong crossover with Tryst Six Venom (recommended to read Tryst Six Venom first)


Whether you want to dive straight into the steamy chaos of Devil’s Night or watch the drama unfold from the very beginning in Fall Away, Penelope Douglas’s books deliver unforgettable characters and stories that stick with you long after you’ve turned the last page.

With this guide, you can read in release order, chronological order, or jump into the worlds that intrigue you most — knowing exactly where every story fits.

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