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Start with Born of Night and continue through all 15 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Born of Night
Book 1 by Sherrilyn Kenyon • Published 1994
Nykyrian Quikiades, a government-trained assassin, is on the run after turning against the League. Assigned to protect Kiara Zamir, he must outrun killers long enough to learn whether trust is even possible.
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League Nemesis Rising reading order
Ends with Born of Trouble
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Book 1:Born of Night
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 1994
Nykyrian Quikiades, a government-trained assassin, is on the run after turning against the League. Assigned to protect Kiara Zamir, he must outrun killers long enough to learn whether trust is even possible.
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Book 2:Born of Fire
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 1996
In the League universe, a notorious killer and a woman with dangerous information are forced together. Staying alive means outrunning old enemies, surviving political games, and trusting someone trained to betray.
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Book 3:Born of Ice / Paradise City
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 1996
A street-smart survivor is pulled into an assignment that puts him in the orbit of a powerful family and a woman he can’t ignore. In a galaxy built on secrets, love is the most dangerous move.
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Book 4:Fire and Ice
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2001
A two-in-one collection set in the League universe, pairing high-stakes sci-fi romance with conspiracies, assassins, and couples forced to trust under fire.
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Book 5:Born of Shadows
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2011
In the League universe, a man shaped by betrayal is forced into a partnership he doesn’t want. Political conspiracies and old enemies close in, and the romance grows in the one place neither can afford weakness.
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Book 6:Born of Silence
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2012
A soldier trained for obedience discovers the system he serves is rotten to the core. When he joins forces with a woman who refuses to be controlled, they trigger a chain of events that could topple an empire.
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Book 7:Cloak and Silence
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2013
A shorter League universe story centered on secrecy, survival, and reluctant trust. When hidden agendas collide, the central pair has to decide whether to protect their hearts, or use them as armor.
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Book 8:Born of Fury
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2014
In the League universe, a dangerous man with powerful enemies is forced to confront what loyalty really means. When romance enters the equation, survival depends on trusting the one person who can ruin him.
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Book 9:Born of Defiance
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2015
A couple caught in the League’s political crossfire has to navigate betrayal, family secrets, and the threat of assassination. Defiance isn’t just a choice, it’s the only way to stay alive.
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Book 10:Born of Betrayal
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2015
In a galaxy built on shifting alliances, a relationship is tested by lies that run deeper than either person expected. The romance grows alongside a conspiracy that could change who holds power.
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Book 11:Born of Legend
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2016
A hero with a brutal reputation is forced into a mission that challenges everything he believes about himself. Love arrives at the worst time, and the legend everyone fears may be the only shield against chaos.
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Book 12:Born of Vengeance
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2017
A romance ignites in the middle of a revenge plot that threatens to consume everyone involved. As enemies close in, the couple must decide whether vengeance is worth the future they could build.
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Book 13:Born of Rage
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2019
A League universe story fueled by old grudges and high-tech danger. When a mission turns personal, the central pair must survive betrayal and decide whether rage will drive them, or destroy them.
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Book 14:Born of Blood
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2020
In the League universe, family secrets and buried loyalties spill into open conflict. A couple is forced to choose between the blood they were born to, and the future they want to claim.
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Book 15:Born of Trouble
Sherrilyn Kenyon • 2020
Trouble follows the League wherever it goes, and this entry drops a couple into the middle of it. With conspiracies tightening, they’ll have to work together, even when trust feels impossible.
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League Nemesis Rising FAQ
What is the best order to read the League Nemesis Rising series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Born of Night.
How many books are in the League Nemesis Rising series?
There are 15 books currently listed in the League Nemesis Rising series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the League Nemesis Rising series?
New readers should start with Born of Night, the first book in the reading order.
Is the League Nemesis Rising series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1994 to 2020.