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Alyssa Cole Reading Order

9 series · 35 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-FictionRomanceScience Fiction

Alyssa Cole writes across multiple romance subgenres—from historical and science fiction to contemporary mystery—creating intricate plots that balance emotional depth with compelling storytelling. Her diverse characters often work in fascinating fields like espionage and epidemiology, and her work encompasses both heterosexual and LGBTQ+ relationships with equal care. Across nine interconnected series including the Reluctant Royals and Off the Grid collections, Cole has built a substantial body of work since 2014 that appeals to readers seeking smart, character-driven narratives.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018–2022)

Start with Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 4 and read in order.

Start this series with Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 4

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Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 4
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Bingo Love Volume 1
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Marple: Twelve New Mysteries
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Obsession Collection Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2023–2023)

Start with Just a Girl, the first of 6 books in the Obsession Collection series.

Start this series with Just a Girl

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Murder at the Royal Ruby(By: Nita Prose)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
People Like Them(By: Minka Kent)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Slot Machine Fever Dreams(By: Chris Bohjalian)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Heart of a Mother(By: Julie Clark)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Mosquito(By: B.A. Paris)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Off the Grid Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2015)

Start with Mixed Signals and read in order.

Start this series with Mixed Signals

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Mixed Signals
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Radio Silence
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Signal Boost
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Reluctant Royals Series

Complete

5 books (2018–2019)

Start with A Duke by Default, the first of 5 books in the Reluctant Royals series.

Start this series with A Duke by Default

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A Duke by Default
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Princess in Theory
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Prince on Paper
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Can't Escape Love
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Once Ghosted, Twice Shy
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Runaway Royals Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020–2021)

Start with How to Catch a Queen and read in order.

Start this series with How to Catch a Queen

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How to Catch a Queen
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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How to Find a Princess
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

6 books (2014–2018)

Start with Agnes Moor's Wild Knight, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with Agnes Moor's Wild Knight

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Agnes Moor's Wild Knight
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Sweet to the Taste
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Be Not Afraid
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Let It Shine
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Let Us Dream
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
That Could Be Enough
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2019)

Start with For Love & Liberty and read in order.

Start this series with For Love & Liberty

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For Love & Liberty
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
For Love & Liberty(By: Lena Hart)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Four Novellas
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

4 books (2014–2024)

Start with Eagle's Heart, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Eagle's Heart

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Eagle's Heart
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The A.I. Who Loved Me
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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When No One Is Watching
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
One of Us Knows
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Loyal League Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with A Hope Divided and read in order.

Start this series with A Hope Divided

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A Hope Divided
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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An Extraordinary Union
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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An Unconditional Freedom
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alyssa Cole written?
Alyssa Cole has written 35 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Alyssa Cole series?
Here are the first books in Alyssa Cole's series: Anthologies: Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 4; Obsession Collection: Just a Girl; Off the Grid: Mixed Signals; Reluctant Royals: A Duke by Default; Runaway Royals: How to Catch a Queen.
What order should I read Alyssa Cole's books?
We recommend reading Alyssa Cole's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Alyssa Cole still writing new books?
Yes, Alyssa Cole has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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