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Married to Magic
By Elise Kova · 5 main books · Ongoing
Use this Married to Magic books in order guide to choose the best place to start, understand how the books connect, and follow the series in the clearest sequence.
Start with: A Deal with the Elf King
About this series
Married to Magic is Elise Kova's fantasy romance sequence of interconnected standalones, built around magical bargains, court pressure, and romance-led arcs set in the same broader world.
Most readers should start with A Deal with the Elf King. While each book works as its own romantic fantasy entry, publication order is still the smoothest way to move through the world, tone, and broader series feel.
Best first read: publication order.
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Most readers should start with A Deal with the Elf King. While each book works as its own romantic fantasy entry, publication order is still the smoothest way to move through the world, tone, and broader series feel.
Best first read: publication order.
Reading order
- 1

A Deal with the Elf King
2021
- 2

A Dance with the Fae Prince
2022
- 3

A Duel with the Vampire Lord
2022
- 4

A Duet with the Siren Duke
2023
- 5

A Dawn with the Wolf Knight
2024
Reading Order Notes
These Married to Magic reading order notes help first-time readers balance the series’ standalone-style structure with the clearest full reading path.
Why publication order works
For most readers, publication order is the best Married to Magic reading order because it preserves the world's natural expansion, keeps the tonal progression smooth, and gives the clearest first-time experience across the sequence.
Can you skip any books?
Yes, many readers can enjoy individual entries on their own because these books are written as connected standalones. Publication order is still the best choice if you want the smoothest introduction to the world, the clearest progression across the series, and the most natural first full-series read.
New to this series? Start here
A Deal with the Elf King
The best first entry point for Married to Magic and the clearest place to begin for most new readers.
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5
Main books
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Spice
Ongoing
Status
3
Tropes
Best for: fairy-tale bargain fantasy romance readers
Start with: A Deal with the Elf King
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Married to Magic reading order?
For most readers, the best order is publication order, starting with A Deal with the Elf King.
Do I have to read Married to Magic in order?
No. These books are generally treated as interconnected standalones, so many readers can read individual entries on their own. Publication order is still the cleanest default path.
What is the best place to start with Married to Magic?
Most readers should start with A Deal with the Elf King, the best-known and most natural entry point to the series.
How many Married to Magic books are there?
There are currently 5 main books in the active Married to Magic lineup.
Is Married to Magic complete?
Not yet. The series is currently ongoing.