Fury (Book 1). Do not skip the first book. It sets up the entire mythology and the brutal history of the "New Species" compound.
When most fans refer to the , this is the one they mean. The New Species series is Dohner’s magnum opus—a 15+ book saga that blends science fiction, romance, and social commentary. Laurann Dohner Series
Every single Laurann Dohner series book features a complete romance. You get a beginning, a middle, and an HEA (Happily Ever After) in one volume. There are no trilogy-spanning love triangles. This is comfort reading for adults who want resolution. Fury (Book 1)