Shana Abe books

Shana Abe is an American author of historical romance and fantasy, known for the Drakon series about shape-shifting dragons in Enlightenment-era Europe and The Sweetest Dark trilogy.

Drakon Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Drakon Omnibus - N/A
The Smoke Thief 2005 Buy
The Dream Thief 2006 Buy
Queen of Dragons 2007 Buy
Δράκων: Μεταμόρφωση 2015 N/A
The Treasure Keeper 2009 Buy
The Time Weaver 2010 Buy

Meet Me at Midnight Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Kiss at Midnight 2000 Buy
Just Before Midnight 2000 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Rose in Winter 1998 Buy
The Promise of Rain 1998 Buy
The Truelove Bride 1999 Buy
Intimate Enemies 2000 Buy
The Secret Swan 2001 Buy
The Last Mermaid 2004 Buy
The Second Mrs. Astor 2021 Buy
An American Beauty 2023 Buy
A Crown of Stars 2026 Buy

The Sweetest Dark Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Sweetest Dark 2012 Buy
The Deepest Night 2013 Buy
The Fiercest Joy 2017 Buy

Shana Abe started her career writing Regency-era historical romance before moving into paranormal territory with the Drakon series. Those books — about a secret race of people who can transform into dragons, living hidden among Enlightenment-era English society — combined her historical romance skills with fantasy world-building in a way that attracted a crossover audience.

Her more recent work has shifted toward straight historical fiction. The Second Mrs. Astor, about the youngest bride aboard the Titanic, drew strong reviews and introduced Abe to readers who might not have found her through the paranormal romance shelves. Whether writing dragons or real historical figures, Abe brings careful period research and an attention to sensory detail that makes her settings feel tactile and real.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Shana Abe written?

Shana Abe has written 21 books across four series.

What was Shana Abe's first book?

Shana Abe’s first book is A Rose in Winter, published in 1998.

What is Shana Abe known for?

Abe is known for the Drakon series, which follows a hidden race of shape-shifting dragons living among humans in 18th-century England, and The Sweetest Dark trilogy, a World War I-era romance with supernatural elements. Her more recent historical fiction, including The Second Mrs. Astor about Titanic survivor Madeleine Astor, has reached a broader readership.

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