Pure/ Dark Ones books in order

The Pure/Dark Ones series by Aja James is a paranormal fantasy romance saga about immortals, vampires, and humans in an ancient battle for power, spanning 17 books from 2012 to 2021.

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.

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