Pure/ Dark Ones books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Pure/ Dark Ones series?"

"There are 17 books in the Pure/ Dark Ones series, published between 2012 and 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the Pure/ Dark Ones series?"

"The first book in the Pure/ Dark Ones series is Pure Healing, published in 2012."

Q: "What is the difference between the Pure Ones and the Dark Ones in this series?"

"In Aja James's series, the Pure Ones are an ancient race of immortals who protect humankind, while the Dark Ones are their fallen counterparts driven by darker impulses. The ongoing conflict and forbidden attraction between members of these two factions forms the core of each book's romance."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Pure Healing	2012	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
2	Dark Longing	2018	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
3	Dark Desires	2018	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
4	Dark Pleasures	2018	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
5	Pure Rapture	2018	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
6	Dark Redemption	2018	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
7	Pure Awakening	2018	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
8	Pure Ecstasy	2019	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
9	Dark Obsession	2019	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
10	Pure Providence	2019	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
11	Pure Magnetism	2019	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
12	Pure Surrender	2020	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
13	Pure Darkness	2020	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
14	Dark Possession	2020	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
15	Pure Requiem	2020	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
16	Pure Destiny	2021	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy
17	Dark Purity	2021	Pure/ Dark Ones	Buy

The Pure/Dark Ones series by Aja James tells the story of two ancient immortal races locked in a centuries-old conflict. The Pure Ones are guardians sworn to protect humanity, while the Dark Ones are their corrupted counterparts who embrace darker powers. Each book pairs characters from opposing sides or within these factions, with forbidden romance and supernatural battles driving the plot.

The series began in 2012 with Pure Healing and expanded rapidly between 2018 and 2021 with 16 additional novels and novellas. James alternates between “Pure” titles that center on Pure Ones protagonists and “Dark” titles that follow Dark Ones leads, giving readers perspectives from both sides of the conflict. Several shorter novellas fill in gaps between the main entries, adding backstory for secondary characters.

James builds a detailed mythology around her immortal races, including rules about mating bonds, power hierarchies, and the consequences of crossing factional lines. The series reached its conclusion with Dark Purity in 2021, wrapping up the overarching storyline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Pure/ Dark Ones series?

There are 17 books in the Pure/ Dark Ones series, published between 2012 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Pure/ Dark Ones series?

The first book in the Pure/ Dark Ones series is Pure Healing, published in 2012.

What is the difference between the Pure Ones and the Dark Ones in this series?

In Aja James’s series, the Pure Ones are an ancient race of immortals who protect humankind, while the Dark Ones are their fallen counterparts driven by darker impulses. The ongoing conflict and forbidden attraction between members of these two factions forms the core of each book’s romance.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order