Sophie Lark Books in Order

This page lists Sophie Lark books in publication order, plus mafia-series reading paths, standalones, and related titles.

Quick Index

  • Scope: Novels, series, retitled works, standalones, and co-authored related works
  • Default Order: Publication order
  • Best Starting Point: Brutal Prince
  • Order Matters: Yes for Brutal Birthright, Kingmakers, Sinners Duet, and Grimstone
  • Includes: Underworld, Brutal Birthright, Kingmakers, Sinners Duet, Grimstone, Love Contract, and standalones

Not to be confused with SOPHIE the musician. This page covers Sophie Lark, the romance author.

Reading Paths

Publication Order

Recommended for first-time catalog reading.

  1. Always
  2. Ivan
  3. Snow
  4. Roman
  5. Dom
  6. Anton
  7. Nikolai
  8. Luca
  9. Black
  10. The CEO of Cristo
  11. Brutal Prince
  12. Stolen Heir
  13. Savage Lover
  14. Bloody Heart
  15. Broken Vow
  16. Heavy Crown
  17. Starlet
  18. The Heir
  19. The Rebel
  20. The Bully
  21. The Spy
  22. The Bratva’s Heir
  23. There Are No Saints
  24. There Is No Devil
  25. Graduation
  26. Anastasia
  27. Minx
  28. Grimstone
  29. Monarch
  30. Love Contract

Publication and series groupings are cross-checked against current bibliographic listings, with Underworld title history checked against the older Colors of Crime naming.

Connected Mafia Order

Best for the main shared mafia sequence.

  1. Brutal Prince
  2. Stolen Heir
  3. Savage Lover
  4. Bloody Heart
  5. Broken Vow
  6. Heavy Crown
  7. The Heir
  8. The Rebel
  9. The Bully
  10. The Spy
  11. Graduation
  12. Ivan
  13. Snow
  14. Roman
  15. Dom
  16. Anton
  17. Nikolai
  18. Luca
  19. Black

Sophie Lark has answered reader-order questions by recommending Brutal Birthright, then Kingmakers, then Underworld.

Chronological Order

Best for family-generation continuity.

  1. Brutal Birthright
  2. Kingmakers
  3. Underworld

Use this only for the main mafia-connected books. It does not place every standalone title into a single timeline.

Beginner Path

Best for a shorter start.

  1. Brutal Prince
  2. Stolen Heir
  3. Heavy Crown
  4. The Heir
  5. There Are No Saints
  6. Grimstone

Core-Only Path

Best for the main connected series.

  1. Brutal Birthright series
  2. Kingmakers series
  3. Underworld series

Standalone and Separate-Series Path

Best for books outside the main mafia-family path.

  1. Always
  2. The CEO of Cristo
  3. Starlet
  4. Anastasia
  5. Minx
  6. There Are No Saints
  7. There Is No Devil
  8. Grimstone
  9. Monarch
  10. Love Contract

Publication Order Master List

  • Always (2019) – Novel – Classic Billionaires
  • Ivan (2019) – Novel – Underworld #1, formerly Colors of Crime title Emerald / Ivan
  • Snow (2019) – Novel – Underworld #2
  • Roman (2019) – Novel – Underworld #3, formerly Colors of Crime title Ink / Roman
  • Dom (2019) – Novel – Underworld #4, formerly Colors of Crime title Ash / Dom
  • Anton (2019) – Novel – Underworld #5, formerly Colors of Crime title Violet / Anton
  • Nikolai (2019) – Novel – Underworld #6, formerly Colors of Crime title Crimson / Nikolai
  • Luca (2019) – Novel – Underworld #7, formerly Colors of Crime title Sapphire / Luca
  • Black (2019) – Novel – Underworld #8
  • The CEO of Cristo (2020) – Novel – Classic Billionaires
  • Brutal Prince (2020) – Novel – Brutal Birthright #1
  • Stolen Heir (2020) – Novel – Brutal Birthright #2
  • Savage Lover (2020) – Novel – Brutal Birthright #3
  • Bloody Heart (2020) – Novel – Brutal Birthright #4
  • Broken Vow (2020) – Novel – Brutal Birthright #5
  • Heavy Crown (2021) – Novel – Brutal Birthright #6
  • Starlet (2021) – Novel – Standalone
  • The Heir (2021) – Novel – Kingmakers #1, also listed as Kingmakers: Year One or The Freshman
  • The Rebel (2021) – Novel – Kingmakers #2, also listed as Kingmakers: Year Two
  • The Bully (2021) – Novel – Kingmakers #3, also listed as Kingmakers: Year Three
  • The Spy (2021) – Novel – Kingmakers #4, also listed as Kingmakers: Year Four
  • The Bratva’s Heir (2021) – Novel – Underworld Kings, with Jane Henry
  • There Are No Saints (2021) – Novel – Sinners Duet #1
  • There Is No Devil (2021) – Novel – Sinners Duet #2
  • Graduation (2022) – Novel – Kingmakers #5, also listed as Kingmakers: Graduation or The Savage
  • Anastasia (2022) – Novel – Standalone
  • Minx (2023) – Novel – Standalone
  • Grimstone (2023) – Novel – Grimstone #1
  • Monarch (2024) – Novel – Grimstone #2
  • Love Contract (2024) – Novel – Love Contract #1

Related Works and Where They Fit

Underworld and Colors of Crime

  • Underworld is the current series label.
  • Colors of Crime is the older title framework used in some listings.
  • Read by current Underworld numbering for the simplest order.

Brutal Birthright and Kingmakers

  • Brutal Birthright is the parent-generation mafia series.
  • Kingmakers follows the next generation.
  • Read Brutal Birthright before Kingmakers for full family context.

Sinners Duet

  • There Are No Saints – Read first.
  • There Is No Devil – Read second.

Grimstone

  • Grimstone – Read first.
  • Monarch – Read second.

Sparrow and Vine Series

  • Sparrow and Vine was scheduled for 2025 publication, but Bloom Books pulled the planned book and related series after early-reader criticism. It is not included in the master list as a confirmed published catalog title.
  • Love and Madness and Hearts and Thorns appear in some bibliographic or retail records tied to the planned Sparrow and Vine series. Check the author’s official bibliography before listing them as released titles.

Dependencies & Notes

  • Read Brutal Birthright in numbered order.
  • Read Kingmakers after Brutal Birthright for parent and child-generation continuity.
  • Read The Heir before The Rebel, The Bully, The Spy, and Graduation.
  • Read There Are No Saints before There Is No Devil.
  • Read Grimstone before Monarch.
  • Underworld is best read by current numbering, especially when older Colors of Crime titles create naming confusion.
  • Standalones can be read separately unless a reader wants full catalog completion.
  • Reissued editions, illustrated editions, deluxe editions, and omnibus sets are not listed as separate story entries.

FAQs

What is the best Sophie Lark reading order?

Publication order is the default catalog order. For the main mafia world, read Brutal Birthright, then Kingmakers, then Underworld.

Where should I start with Sophie Lark?

Start with Brutal Prince for the main mafia sequence. Start with There Are No Saints for the Sinners Duet. Start with Grimstone for Gothic romantic suspense.

Should I read Brutal Birthright before Kingmakers?

Yes. Kingmakers follows the next generation, so Brutal Birthright gives useful family context.

Are Underworld and Colors of Crime the same thing?

They overlap in title history. Current listings use Underworld, while older listings may show former Colors of Crime titles.

Is Kingmakers complete?

Yes. The main Kingmakers sequence has five books: The Heir, The Rebel, The Bully, The Spy, and Graduation.

Is the Sinners Duet complete?

Yes. It contains There Are No Saints and There Is No Devil.

Should Sparrow and Vine be included?

Not in the main publication list unless a final author or publisher bibliography confirms publication. The planned 2025 release was pulled before publication.

Change Log

  • Last checked: June 13, 2026
  • What changed: Treated Colors of Crime as former Underworld naming; excluded Sparrow and Vine pending confirmed publication status
  • Most recent known release included: Love Contract (2024)