Wayward Sons books in order

All 5 books in the Wayward Sons series by Angel Lawson in reading order, a contemporary reverse harem romance.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Wayward Sons: Back to the Beginning TBD Angel Lawson N/A
2 Starlee’s Heart 2018 Angel Lawson Buy
3 Starlee’s Turn 2019 Angel Lawson Buy
4 Starlee’s Hope 2019 Angel Lawson Buy
5 The Wayward Sister 2019 Angel Lawson Buy

The Wayward Sons series runs five books, following Starlee through her relationships with a group of young men brought together by circumstance. Starlee’s Heart, Starlee’s Turn, and Starlee’s Hope form the core trilogy, with a prequel and The Wayward Sister rounding out the series. Published between 2018 and 2019, the books combine reverse harem romance with found-family themes.

Lawson builds the group dynamic gradually, letting each relationship develop its own character before weaving them together. The series is warmer in tone than some of her darker work, making it a good entry point for readers curious about why choose romance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Wayward Sons series?

There are 9 books in the Wayward Sons series, published between 2023 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Wayward Sons series?

The first book in the Wayward Sons series is Smoke on the Water, published in 2024.

What is the Wayward Sons series about?

The Wayward Sons series follows Starlee and a group of wayward young men through five books published between 2018 and 2019, featuring a why choose romance with found-family themes.

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