What to Read After Darynda Jones’ Charley Davidson: 4 Snarky, Sexy Urban Fantasy Series

If you’re looking for books like Darynda Jones’ Charley Davidson series, chances are you want more than just urban fantasy. You want a smart-mouthed heroine, dangerous supernatural problems, sharp banter, real chemistry, and enough heat to keep the pages turning. That blend of humor, paranormal action, and sexy romance is hard to replace—but these series come close.

Here are four books to try if you’re wondering what to read after Charley Davidson.

1. The Unlikeable Demon Hunter by Deborah Wilde

If your favorite thing about Charley was her snarky voice and chaotic ability to meet supernatural disaster with attitude, Nava Katz is a great next read. In The Unlikeable Demon Hunter, Nava is pushed into a demon-hunting destiny she never asked for, then forced to navigate magic, danger, and an extremely inconvenient attraction to Rohan, a dark and deadly slayer.

This is a great match on humor + heat + supernatural action. It has a funny heroine, strong sexual tension, and high heat from the start, making it an easy recommendation for readers who loved the addictive push-pull of Charley and Reyes.

Why Charley Davidson fans may like it:

• snarky heroine
• dark, sexy supernatural hero
• demon-hunting action
• banter-heavy chemistry
• spicy urban fantasy romance

2. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

If you want more urban fantasy with a tough, witty heroine and dangerous magical stakes, Magic Bites is a strong follow-up. Kate Daniels is more battle-forged than Charley, but she has the same ability to carry a scene with attitude, competence, and dry humor.

This series leans a little more into action and worldbuilding early on, but readers who enjoy powerful supernatural conflict, a compelling heroine, and slow-building romantic tension will find a lot to love here.

Why Charley Davidson fans may like it:

• sarcastic, capable heroine
• high-stakes supernatural conflict
• dark and dangerous love interest
• bingeable urban fantasy series

3. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

If the biggest draw of Charley Davidson for you was the chemistry, Halfway to the Grave is a natural next pick. Cat and Bones bring plenty of tension, danger, and heat, with a paranormal romance arc that’s fast-paced, addictive, and full of bite.

This one is a great choice for readers who want a heroine with backbone, a hero with edge, and a story that leans confidently into the sexy side of supernatural fiction.

Why Charley Davidson fans may like it:

• strong paranormal romance focus
• dangerous, magnetic hero
• sharp dialogue and tension
• action with plenty of steam

4. Dead Witch by Kim Harrison

For readers who love the mix of supernatural trouble, attitude, and investigative momentum, Kim Harrison’s Rachel Morgan series is another solid option. Rachel is determined, funny, and in over her head in the most entertaining way.

Compared with Charley Davidson, this series skews a bit more urban fantasy than romance-forward, but it still offers a memorable heroine, magical danger, and the kind of long-running supernatural chaos that makes for a satisfying binge read.

Why Charley Davidson fans may like it:

• witty, trouble-prone heroine
• witches, demons, and magic
• strong urban fantasy energy
• long-running series appeal

Final thoughts

If you’re specifically chasing the blend of snark, sexy tension, and demon-fueled supernatural chaos that made Charley Davidson so readable, The Unlikeable Demon Hunter is an especially strong place to start. If you want something more action-heavy, try Magic Bites. If you want to turn up the paranormal romance, go with Halfway to the Grave. And if you want a bigger urban fantasy world to sink into, Dead Witch Walking is a great pick.

Author note: If The Unlikeable Demon Hunter sounds like your kind of book, you can learn more about it—and the rest of the series here.