Ilona Andrews

Ilona Andrews is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. author2sm“Ilona is a native-born Russian and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.)

Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Oregon with their two children, three dogs and a cat. They have co-authored two series, the bestselling urban fantasy of Kate Daniels and romantic urban fantasy of The Edge.

Who is Ilona Andrews?

Ilona Andrews is the joint pen name used by a husband-and-wife writing team who co-author their books together.

What genres do they write?

They are best known for urban fantasy and romantic urban fantasy, blending action, magic, and romantic elements across their series.

Which series have they written and where should I start?

Major series include Kate Daniels (start with Magic Bites), Hidden Legacy (start with Burn For Me), The Edge (start with On the Edge), and The Innkeeper Chronicles (start with Clean Sweep). Begin each series with its first book for the intended story progression.

What is the recommended reading order for the Kate Daniels series?

Begin with Magic Bites (Book 1) and read in series order. Early sequence includes Magic Burns (Book 2), Magic Strikes (Book 3), Magic Bleeds (Book 4), Magic Slays (Book 5) and Magic Rises (Book 6); the series continues through later volumes up to Magic Triumphs (Book 10).

Are the Hidden Legacy books a continuous series and how do I read them?

Yes. Hidden Legacy is a series; start with Burn For Me (Book 1) and continue in order. Subsequent titles include White Hot (Book 2), Wildfire, Sapphire Flames (Book 4) and Emerald Blaze.