The Twisted Series by Ana Huang is having a serious moment—just scroll through Bookstagram’s spicy romance corner and you’ll know what we mean. From Netflix adaptations to seven-figure deals, these steamy, suspense-laced romances have become a dark romance sensation.
Read on to find out what the Twisted series is all about, explore each of the four books, how Ana Huang rose to become one of the biggest names in contemporary romance, and answer whether you need to read the books in order. Spoiler: Yes, you do.
⚠ Content Warning: This article discusses adult romance novels featuring explicit sexual content, trauma, possessive anti-heroes, morally grey characters, and intense emotional themes. If you’re under 18 or not comfortable with dark romance, this isn’t for you.
For everyone else—buckle up.
Read on to find out what the Twisted series is all about, explore each of the four books, how Ana Huang rose to become one of the biggest names in contemporary romance, and answer whether you need to read the books in order. Spoiler: Yes, you do.
There are four books in the Twisted series:
- Twisted Love (2021)
- Twisted Games (2021)
- Twisted Hate (2022)
- Twisted Lies (2022)
Each can be read as a standalone—but reading them in order unlocks easter eggs and crossovers that superfans swear by.
Technically, no. Practically? Yes. The characters are friends, neighbours, rivals, and lovers across the books, so there’s a richer payoff if you follow the sequence. Plus, the tension builds beautifully when you move from Alex and Ava’s forbidden romance to Christian and Stella’s dangerously twisted obsession.
Ask five fans and you’ll get five different answers. But here’s the quick tea:
- Twisted Love kicks off the series with brother’s-best-friend angst.
- Twisted Games has a royal bodyguard romance that’s pure fan service.
- Twisted Hate delivers top-tier enemies-to-lovers heat.
- Twisted Lies wraps things up with a dark billionaire and the influencer-next-door.
If you love grumpy-sunshine and slow burn, Twisted Love might be your fave. If you’re in it for forbidden obsession, Twisted Lies wins.
What’s Each Book About?
Tropes: Brother’s Best Friend, Grumpy Sunshine
(Content Warning: Possessive antihero, explicit content, childhood trauma)
Alex is cold, calculated, and dangerous—exactly the kind of guy Ava should avoid. But when he’s forced to look after her by her brother, sparks fly. Alex hides a dark past; Ava’s trapped by childhood trauma. Their chemistry? Lethal. What starts as a grumpy-sunshine setup turns into a heartbreaking unraveling of secrets. Their connection threatens to melt his icy control and pull her into a world of obsession. But the closer they get, the more dangerous the truth becomes—and someone’s about to get burned.
Tropes: Bodyguard Romance, Royalty, Age Gap
(Content Warning: Sexual content)
Princess Bridget never planned to take the throne—but when duty calls, her freedom vanishes. Rhys, her brooding bodyguard, is supposed to protect her, not fall for her. Their chemistry threatens everything: his rules, her crown, and a kingdom on edge. It’s forbidden love, served scorching hot. With political pressure mounting and enemies lurking in palace shadows, their attraction becomes a liability. But some rules are made to be broken—especially when the stakes are this high.
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Best Friend’s Brother, Forced Proximity
(Content Warning: Emotional trauma, sexual content, abuse)
Josh and Jules can’t stand each other. So naturally, they end up in an enemies-with-benefits arrangement. She’s a feisty law student. He’s her best friend’s arrogant brother. They swear it’s just sex—until their emotional baggage comes crashing in. This one’s messy, hilarious, and seriously spicy. Old wounds resurface, trust is tested, and their no-strings deal turns dangerously real. In a game of love and hate, someone’s always left with a scar.
(Content Warning: Stalking, toxic behaviour, past trauma, sexual content)
Christian Harper is rich, powerful, and not at all what he seems. Stella, the sweet influencer-next-door, finds herself tangled in his world after one fake-dating favour too many. He’s obsessed. She’s terrified to trust. When secrets explode, so does their romance. And yeah—it’s hot. But behind the charm and money lies a man with demons of his own—and he doesn’t lose. As lies unravel, Stella must decide if love is worth the risk of losing everything.
One word: Ana Huang.
She writes what readers want—unapologetically hot romances with emotional depth. Her books hit every major trope (bodyguard, billionaire, enemies-to-lovers) but with added grit and complexity. There’s angst, plot twists, and men who will quite literally burn the world for the women they love.
Ana started on Wattpad, found her voice through self-publishing, and then took over the internet. With over 21 million copies sold and Netflix acquiring TV rights, she’s become a BookTok royalty.
“Ana-verse” is filled with interconnected stories, tropes galore, and characters you want to scream at—and swoon over.
Ana Huang is more than just the woman behind the Twisted series. She’s the author of 14 bestselling books, has been featured on Good Morning America and The Drew Barrymore Show, and is known for creating some of the most intense, emotionally wrecking heroes in romance.
She started out writing on Wattpad in her teens, where her early stories gained a massive online following and laid the foundation for her signature style—emotionally driven, trope-heavy, and seriously addictive.
Today, she’s a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestselling author whose books have sold over 21 million copies and been translated into 34 languages. Her stories span genres—from dark romance to sports and suspense—but always centre on passion, pain, and power dynamics.
She’s also a traveller, crossword nerd, and fierce champion of Asian-American representation in romance.
