Series Guide
Divine Rivals
By Rebecca Ross · 2 main books · Complete duology
Use this Divine Rivals books in order guide to read Rebecca Ross’s Letters of Enchantment duology in the right order. The series includes two main books: Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows.
Start with: Divine Rivals
About this series
Divine Rivals is the first book in Rebecca Ross’s Letters of Enchantment duology, a fantasy romance series built around magical letters, rival journalists, emotional longing, and a war shaped by sleeping gods.
Quick Answer
Read Divine Rivals first, then Ruthless Vows. Divine Rivals is book one, Ruthless Vows is book two, and the Letters of Enchantment series is complete as a two-book duology.
For first-time readers, the best reading order is simple: start with Divine Rivals, then continue with Ruthless Vows. The duology follows one continuous fantasy romance story, so publication order is also the correct story order.
Best first read: publication order.
Quick answer: read Divine Rivals first, then Ruthless Vows. The duology is complete in two books.
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For first-time readers, the best reading order is simple: start with Divine Rivals, then continue with Ruthless Vows. The duology follows one continuous fantasy romance story, so publication order is also the correct story order.
Best first read: publication order.
Quick answer: read Divine Rivals first, then Ruthless Vows. The duology is complete in two books.
Divine Rivals Reading Order
- 1
Divine Rivals
April 2023
- 2
Ruthless Vows
December 2023
Divine Rivals begins the story, and Ruthless Vows completes the duology.
Reading Order Notes
These Divine Rivals reading order notes help first-time readers follow the duology clearly and avoid mistaking book one for a standalone.
Why publication order works
The correct Divine Rivals reading order is simple: read the two Letters of Enchantment books in publication order. Divine Rivals begins the magical letter exchange, rival journalist romance, and war between gods storyline. Ruthless Vows continues and completes the duology.
Do you need to read Divine Rivals before Ruthless Vows?
Yes. You should read Divine Rivals before Ruthless Vows. Ruthless Vows is a direct sequel, not a companion novel or standalone spin-off.
Is Divine Rivals a standalone?
No. Divine Rivals is not a standalone novel. It is the first book in the Letters of Enchantment duology. The story continues directly in Ruthless Vows, which completes the series.
Is the Divine Rivals Series Complete?
Yes. The Divine Rivals series, officially called Letters of Enchantment, is complete as a two-book duology. The reading order is Divine Rivals followed by Ruthless Vows.
Is Divine Rivals Romantasy?
Yes. Divine Rivals is fantasy romance with magical letters, gods, war, and a central romantic relationship. Many readers also place it under the softer romantasy umbrella.
Is Divine Rivals Spicy?
Divine Rivals is low spice. It has romance, longing, emotional intimacy, and strong romantic tension, but it is not a high-spice romantasy series.
Where should you start?
Start with Divine Rivals. Ruthless Vows is the direct sequel and should always be read second.
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Divine Rivals
Best first entry point for Letters of Enchantment. Read this before Ruthless Vows.
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Best for: soft romantasy and emotional fantasy readers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Divine Rivals reading order?
Read Divine Rivals first, then Ruthless Vows. That is the correct order for Rebecca Ross's Letters of Enchantment duology.
Do you have to read Divine Rivals before Ruthless Vows?
Yes. Ruthless Vows is the direct sequel to Divine Rivals, so you should always read Divine Rivals first.
Is Divine Rivals a standalone?
No. Divine Rivals is book one of a duology, not a standalone novel. The story continues in Ruthless Vows.
How many Divine Rivals books are there?
There are two main books in the Divine Rivals series: Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows.
Is the Divine Rivals series complete?
Yes. Letters of Enchantment is complete as a two-book duology.
Is Divine Rivals enemies to lovers?
Divine Rivals has a rivals-to-lovers dynamic centered on two rival journalists and their emotional connection.
Is Divine Rivals fantasy romance?
Yes. Divine Rivals is fantasy romance with magical letters, gods, war, and a central romantic relationship.
Should I start Rebecca Ross with Divine Rivals?
For many readers, yes. Divine Rivals is the clearest Rebecca Ross starting point if you want emotional fantasy romance with a softer romantasy feel.