Although each book features a new couple and their romance/primary plot is resolved by the end (there are no cliffhangers), the Gathering of Dragons trilogy features an over-arching storyline that is probably best enjoyed in order. I’ve also written two companion stories (The Beast of Blackmoor & Silent Night) that are outside the main story arc, but include characters and events mentioned in those novels.
Prequel Novella: The Beast of Blackmoor (optional)
Book 1: A Heart of Blood & Ashes
Book 2: A Touch of Stone & Snow
Short Story: Silent Night (just an extra little story)
Book 3: A Dance of Smoke & Steel
Q. Where does The Beast of Blackmoor fit? Should I worry about spoilers?
Chronologically, the novella takes place just before the events of A Heart of Blood & Ashes (Book 1), but they don’t share any characters and do not spoil each other. It doesn’t really matter which one you read first.
There are spoilers for The Beast of Blackmoor in A Touch of Stone & Snow and A Dance of Smoke & Steel. Although you won’t have trouble following the main storyline if you don’t read the novella, The Beast of Blackmoor contains events and characters that are explicitly mentioned in Books #2 & #3.
Q. What about Silent Night?
Silent Night is a very short story that features the heroine of A Dance of Smoke & Steel, but is completely self-contained. There are no spoilers for the series in the story.
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