Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bad Guy | 2021 | Ruby Dixon | Buy |
| 2 | Worse Guy | 2021 | Ruby Dixon | Buy |
| 3 | The Half-Orc’s Maiden Bride | 2022 | Ruby Dixon | Buy |
| 4 | Bound to the Shadow Prince | 2023 | Ruby Dixon | Buy |
Ruby Dixon’s standalone novels showcase her range beyond her long-running series. Bad Guy (2021) and Worse Guy (2021) are both sci-fi romances featuring morally gray alien heroes, and they are loosely connected. The Half-Orc’s Maiden Bride (2022) moves into fantasy territory with an orc hero, while Bound to the Shadow Prince (2023) is a dark fantasy romance about two enemies trapped together underground.
These standalones tend to be darker and more intense than her series work, with heroes who are genuinely dangerous rather than just possessive. They have found a strong audience among readers looking for monster romance and morally complex love interests. For readers who want to try Ruby Dixon without starting a twenty-book series, these are a solid option.