Sherrilyn Kenyon


Sherrilyn Kenyon is a bestselling US writer. Under her own name, she writes both urban fantasy and paranormal romance. She is best known for her Dark Hunter series. Under the pseudonym Kinley MacGregor she wrote historical fiction with paranormal elements. Kenyon's novels have an "international following" with over 70 million copies in print in over 100 countries. Under both names, her books have appeared at the top of the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today lists, and they are frequent bestsellers in Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Early life

Sherrilyn Kenyon was born in Columbus, Georgia.

Personal life

On January 7, 2019, Kenyon filed a lawsuit against her husband and his assistants, claiming they had poisoned her over a number of years in order to sabotage her health to his financial gain. After her husband filed for divorce in March 2018, the suit alleges that tests concluded her levels of lithium, tin, barium, thorium and other metals were at a dangerous level of toxicity, indicating that they had “systematically poisoned her since 2015". Her husband's statement about the lawsuit called her “a brilliant fiction writer who has made it apparent that she cannot discern between fiction and reality”.

Written (mostly) as Sherrilyn Kenyon

Dark-Hunter Universe (combined)

Each sub-set of the series is marked by the type of creatures the novel is about.
Dark #L.O.A. #Were #Dream #Hellchaser #C.O.N. #Shadows Of Fire #TitleCharactersPublication Date
1------Dark-Hunters Julian and GraceFebruary 2, 2002
2------Night PleasuresKyrian and AmandaSeptember 1, 2002
3------Night EmbraceTalon and SunshineJuly 1, 2003
4------Dance with the DevilZarek and AstridDecember 1, 2003
5------Kiss of the NightWulf and CassandraMarch 23,
2004
5.51----Sword Of DarknessKerrigan & SerenMarch 28, 2005
5.752----Knight Of DarknessVarian and MerewynNovember 1, 2006
6--1--Night PlayVane and BrideAugust 3, 2004
7------Seize the NightValerius and TabithaDecember 28, 2004
8------Sins of the NightAlexion and DangerJune 28, 2005
9--2--Unleash the NightWren and MaggieDecember 27, 2005
10--3--Dark Side of the MoonRavyn and SusanMay 30, 2006
11----1The Dream-HunterArik and GearyFebruary 6, 2007
12------Devil May CrySin and KatJuly 31, 2007
13----2Upon The Midnight ClearAidan and LetaOctober 30, 2007
14----3Dream ChaserXypher and SimoneFebruary 5, 2008
15------AcheronAcheron and Soteria/ToryAugust 4, 2008
16------One Silent NightStryker and ZephyraNovember 25, 2008
17----4Dream WarriorJericho and DelphineFebruary 3, 2009
18--4--1Bad Moon RisingFang and AimeeAugust 4, 2009
18.5------1Infinity
19--5--No MercyDev and SamiaSeptember 7, 2010
19.5------2Invincible
20--6--RetributionSundown and AbigailAugust 2, 2011
21--752The GuardianSeth and LydiaNovember 1, 2011
21.5------3Infamous
22--8--Time UntimeRen and KateriAugust 7, 2012
22.5------4Inferno
23------StyxxStyxx and BethanySeptember 3, 2013
23.5------5Illusion
23.75------Dark BitesCollection of short storiesJanuary 21, 2014
2439--3Son of No OneCadegan and JoSeptember 2, 2014
24.5------6Instinct
25410--4DragonbaneMaxis and SeraphinaAugust 4, 2015
25.5------7Invision
26511--DragonmarkIllarion and EdilynAugust 2, 2016
27------5Deadmen WalkingBane and MaraMay 9, 2017
28612--DragonswornFalcyn and MedeaAugust 1, 2017
28.5------8Intensity
29------6Death Doesn't BargainKalder and Cameron
30713--StygianUrian and SarraxynSeptember 3, 2018
31------7At Death's DoorValynda and
Dark Hunter Universe short stories
Were-Hunter
  1. Night Play,
  2. Unleash the Night,
  3. Dark Side of the Moon
  4. Bad Moon Rising
  5. No Mercy
  6. Retribution
  7. The Guardian
  8. Son of No One
  9. Dragonbane
  10. Dragonmark
  11. Dragonsworn
    Dream-Hunter
  12. The Dream-Hunter
  13. Upon the Midnight Clear
  14. Dream Chaser
  15. Dream Warrior
  16. The Guardian
    Hellchaser/Hell-Hunter novels
  17. Daemon's Angel,
  18. Bad Moon Rising
  19. The Guardian
  20. Time Untime
  21. Son of No One
  22. Dragonbane
  23. Deadmen Walking
  24. Death Doesn't Bargain
  25. At Death's Door
    Lords Of Avalon
Notes: Begun as Kinley MacGregor. Continuing as Sherrilyn Kenyon.
  1. Sword of Darkness,
  2. Knight of Darkness,
  3. Son of No One
  4. Dragonbane
  5. Dragonmark
  6. Dragonsworn
  7. Battleborn
    Deadman's Cross
Part of three series: The Dark Hunter Universe, Hellchasers and Sea Wolves. They are historical fantasy.
  1. Deadmen Walking
  2. Death Doesn't Bargain
  3. At Death's Door

    Dark Hunter Universe - The Chronicles Of Nick series (young adult)

The Chronicles Of Nick take place well before the first Dark Hunter novel and follows one of the series' main characters: Nick Gautier.
  1. Infinity
  2. Invincible
  3. Infamous
  4. Inferno
  5. Illusion
  6. Instinct
  7. Invision
  8. Intensity

    Dark Hunter Universe - Shadows of Fire series (young adult)

Shadows of Fire is a four book continuation of CON. After this is finished there will be an as of yet untitled adult trilogy that will finish the story line.
  1. Heart of Venom
  2. Will of Iron
  3. Fist of Fire
  4. Eye of Stone

    Dark Hunter Universe - extras

Audio books
  1. Sword of Darkness, Issue 1, Co-written by Robin Gillespie, Penciled by Tommy Ohtsuka, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  2. Sword of Darkness, Issue 2, Co-written by Robin Furth, Penciled by Tommy Ohtsuka, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  3. Sword of Darkness, Issue 3, Co-written by Robin Furth, Penciled by Tommy Ohtsuka, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  4. Sword of Darkness, Issue 4, Written by Robin Furth, Penciled by Tommy Ohtsuka, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  5. Sword of Darkness, Issue 5, Written by Robin Furth, Inked by Tommy Ohtsuka, Colored by Guru-eFX, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  6. Sword of Darkness, Issue 6, Written by Robin Furth, Inked by Tommy Ohtsuka, Colored by Guru-eFX, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  1. Knight of Darkness, Issue 1, Written by Robin Furth, Inked by Tommy Ohtsuka, Colored by Jana Schirmer, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  2. Knight of Darkness, Issue 2, Written by Robin Furth, Inked by Tommy Ohtsuka, Colored by Jana Schirmer, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  3. Knight of Darkness, Issue 3, Written by Robin Furth, Inked by Tommy Ohtsuka, Colored by Chris Sotomayor, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  4. Knight of Darkness, Issue 4, Written by Robin Furth, Inked by Tommy Ohtsuka, Colored by Chris Sotomayor, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  5. Knight of Darkness, Issue 5, Written by Robin Furth, Inked by Tommy Ohtsuka, Colored by Chris Sotomayor, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
  6. Knight of Darkness, Issue 6, Written by Robin Furth, Inked by Tommy Ohtsuka, Colored by Chris Sotomayor, Lettered by Bill Tortolini
    Omnibuses and boxed sets
Novels
  1. Bad Attitude,
  2. Phantom in the Night, co-author Dianna Love
  3. Whispered Lies, co-author Dianna Love
  4. Silent Truth, co-author Dianna Love
    Short stories
The League series is divided into two generations. Generation 1 is Nemesis Rising. Generation 2 is Nemesis Legacy. This series combines the two to tell a story. It is recommended that you read them in the order listed below.
Combined reading order
  1. Born of Night: The League - Nemesis Rising
  2. Born of Fire
  3. Born of Ice
  4. Fire and Ice in the anthology Man of My Dreams, published by Penguin Group US ; re-written & re-released in the anthology In Other World, published by Penguin Group
  5. Born of Shadows
  6. Born of Silence
  7. Cloak & Silence
  8. Born of Fury
  9. Born of Defiance
  10. Born of Betrayal
  11. Born of Legend
  12. Born of Vengeance
  13. Born of Trouble
  14. Born of Darkness
    Nemesis Rising
  15. Born of Night
  16. Born of Fire
  17. Born of Shadows
  18. Born of Silence
  19. Cloak & Silence
  20. Born of Fury
  21. Born of Defiance
  22. Born of Betrayal
  23. Born of Legend
  24. Born of Vengeance
  25. Born of Trouble
  26. Born of Darkness
    Nemesis Legacy
  27. Born of Ice
  28. Fire and Ice in the anthology Man of My Dreams, published by Penguin Group US ; re-written & re-released in the anthology In Other World, published by Penguin Group
    Nemesis Dynasty
Young adult spin-off series.
  1. Born of Rebellion

    [Belador]

The first four novels in this series are co-authored with Dianna Love. Later novels will be written solely by Dianna.
Novels
  1. Blood Trinity
  2. Alterant
  3. The Curse
  4. Rise of the Gryphon
    Short story
  5. Fire Bound, free e-short story

    Silent Swans series

  6. The Cecilian Swan
  7. Swans of Feather
  8. War of the Swans

    Nevermore series

  9. Insurrection
  10. Omega Rising
  11. Crimson Dawn
  12. Midnight's Last Gleaming

    Other works

Novels
Published by Avon unless noted otherwise. Some of these appear in multiples because they happen in the same universe.

Lords Of Avalon

  1. Sword Of Darkness
  2. Knight Of Darkness

    The Sea Wolves series

  3. Master of Seduction,
  4. A Pirate of Her Own,
  5. Deadmen Walking *As Sherrilyn Kenyon
  6. Death Doesn't Bargain *As Sherrilyn Kenyon
  7. At Death's Door *As Sherrilyn Kenyon

    Brotherhood of the Sword series

Includes the entire MacAllister's Series.
  1. Master of Desire,
  2. Claiming the Highlander,
  3. Born in Sin,
  4. Taming the Scotsman,
  5. A Dark Champion,
  6. Return of the Warrior,
  7. The Warrior,
  8. Midsummer's Knight, in the anthology Where's My Hero?

    The MacAllisters series

  9. Master of Desire,
  10. Claiming the Highlander,
  11. Born in Sin,
  12. Taming the Scotsman,
  13. The Warrior,

    Other novellas

Sherrilyn Kenyon has received numerous nominations and awards both under her real name and as Kinley MacGregor.

2001 and earlier

  1. Best Historical Romance – Claiming the Highlander
  2. Best Paranormal Romance – Fantasy Lover
  3. Best Novella – Dragonswan
  4. Best Romanctic Anthology – Tapestry
  5. Best Medieval Romance – Claiming the Highlander
  6. Best Time Travel – Dragonswan
  7. Best Romantic Sci-Fi Fantasy – Fantasy Lover
  1. Best Anthology – Tapestry
  2. Best New to You Author – Sherrilyn Kenyon/Kinley MacGregor
  3. Favorite Secondary Character Talon
  4. Funniest Scene: The handcuffs scene
  5. Best Line or Quote – "Be kind to Dragonswans, for thou art gorgeous when naked and taste good with Cool Whip."
  6. Best Medieval Historical Romance – Claiming the Highlander

    2003–2004

  1. Born In Sin – Kinley MacGregor – Best Historical Romance
  2. Dance With The Devil – Sherrilyn Kenyon – Best Paranormal Romance
  3. Dance With The Devil – Sherrilyn Kenyon – Best Vampire Romance
  4. Dance With The Devil – Sherrilyn Kenyon – Best Book Cover- Artist Unknown
  5. "Phantom Lover" – Sherrilyn Kenyon – Best Novella
  6. Night Embrace – Sherrilyn Kenyon- Honorable Mention Best Shapeshifter Romance
  1. Best Scottish Historical Romance – Born In Sin by Kinley MacGregor
  2. Best Paranormal Romance Dance With The Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon
  3. Best Anthology – Midnight Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Amanda Ashley, Maggie Shayne, and Rhonda Thompson and Where's My Hero? by Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn, and Kinley MacGregor
  4. Best Cover – Dance With The Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon
  5. Best Author – Sherrilyn Kenyon
  6. Favorite Secondary Character – Acheron
  7. Favorite Secondary Character – Simi, the Charonte Demon
  8. Funniest Scene – Sin meeting the MacAllister brothers after he marries Callie
  9. Best Line or Quote – "You know, Sunshine, you need to find a man like that to marry. Someone so well-hung that even after three or four kids, he'd still be wall to wall."
  1. Best Historical – A Dark Champion – Kinley MacGregor
  2. Best Novella – Winter Born – Sherrilyn Kenyon
  3. Best Vampire – Seize the Night – Sherrilyn Kenyon
  4. Best Shapeshifter – Night Play – Sherrilyn Kenyon
  5. Best Couple – Vane & Bride in Night Play – Sherrilyn Kenyon
  6. Best Cover – Kiss of the Night – Sherrilyn Kenyon

    2007