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Ashley Antoinette Reading Order

18 series Β· 75 books

Ashley Antoinette is a prolific author of street literature and mystery thrillers who has built an extensive catalog of over 70 books across nearly 20 series since 2005. Known for gritty, character-driven narratives that explore urban crime and moral complexity, she has established herself as a major voice in contemporary street lit through both solo works and collaborations. Her most recognized series include Butterfly, Carter Diamond, and Dirty Money, alongside curated anthologies and the Book Box collections featuring Demi and Charlie.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2011)

Start this series with Flexin & Sexin Volume 2

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Flexin & Sexin Volume 2
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Soft: Ashley & JaQuavis Presents Cocaine Love Stories

Book Box: Demi & Charlie Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2025)

Ashley Antoinette's Book Box: Demi & Charlie is an ongoing mystery and thriller series consisting of three books published in 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Any Given Day, Every F***ing Night, followed by Birds in the Sky and Birds of a Feather. New installments are planned for future release.

Start with Any Given Day, Every F***ing Night and read in order.

Start this series with Any Given Day, Every F***ing Night

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Any Given Day, Every F***ing Night
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Butterfly Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2020–2023)

The Butterfly series by Ashley Antoinette is a five-book mystery and thriller saga published between 2020 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Butterfly and continuing through Butterfly 5. Each installment builds on the narrative established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for understanding the full story arc.

Start with Butterfly, the first of 5 books in the Butterfly series.

Carter Diamond Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

The Carter Diamond series by Ashley Antoinette comprises two mystery and thriller novels published between 2012 and 2013. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Carter Diamond followed by Carter Diamond Part 2. Both installments were released during the early 2010s and together form a closed narrative arc.

Start with Carter Diamond and read in order.

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Carter Diamond Part 2

Dirty Money Series

Complete

3 books (2005–2007)

Ashley Antoinette's Dirty Money trilogy is a complete three-book series published between 2005 and 2007 in the mystery and thriller genre. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Diary of a Street Diva, followed by Dirty Money, and concluding with Supreme Clientele. All three novels are now available, making this an ideal series for readers seeking a finished narrative arc without waiting for future releases.

Start with Diary of a Street Diva and read in order.

Start this series with Diary of a Street Diva

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Ethic Series

Complete

6 books (2018–2019)

Ashley Antoinette's Ethic series comprises six mystery and thriller novels published between 2018 and 2019, with the complete storyline now concluded. Readers should begin with the first book, Ethic, and proceed through all six installments in publication order to follow the narrative as intended. This fully completed series delivers a continuous story arc across its volumes.

Start with Ethic, the first of 6 books in the Ethic series.

Girls From Da Hood Series

Complete

14 books (2005–2020)

The Girls From Da Hood series is a complete 14-book collection of mystery and thriller stories published between 2005 and 2020, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Ashley Antoinette, Nikki Turner, KaShamba Williams, and others. Although the series is numbered, it should be read in publication order beginning with Girls From Da Hood 2 by Nikki Turner, followed by the original Girls From Da Hood, then continuing through Girls From Da Hood 3-14. Each book typically contains standalone stories or interconnected narratives exploring themes within urban fiction and crime mysteries. The series concluded in 2020 with Girls From Da Hood 14.

Start with Girls From Da Hood 2(By: Nikki Turner), the first of 14 books in the Girls From Da Hood series.

Start this series with Girls From Da Hood 2(By: Nikki Turner)

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Girls From Da Hood 2(By: Nikki Turner)
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Girls From Da Hood(By: Nikki Turner)
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Cover of Girls From Da Hood 3(By: KaShamba Williams)
Girls From Da Hood 3(By: KaShamba Williams)
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Cover of Girls From Da Hood 4(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
Girls From Da Hood 4(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Cover of Girls From Da Hood 5(By: Edd McNair)
Girls From Da Hood 5(By: Edd McNair)
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Girls From Da Hood 6(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Cover of Girls From Da Hood 7(By: Nikki Michelle,Treasure Hernandez)
Girls From Da Hood 7(By: Nikki Michelle,Treasure Hernandez)
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Girls From Da Hood 8(By: Treasure Hernandez,Natalie Weber)
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Girls from da Hood 9(By: Amaleka McCall,Tysha,Meisha Camm,Chunichi)
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Girls From Da Hood 10(By: Treasure Hernandez)
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Cover of Girls From Da Hood 11(By: Nikki Turner)
Girls From Da Hood 11(By: Nikki Turner)
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Cover of Girls From Da Hood 12(By: Treasure Hernandez,Katt,Paradise GΓ³mez)
Girls From Da Hood 12(By: Treasure Hernandez,Katt,Paradise GΓ³mez)
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Cover of Girls from da Hood 13(With: Treasure Hernandez,Katt,Michel Moore)
Girls from da Hood 13(With: Treasure Hernandez,Katt,Michel Moore)
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Cover of Girls from da Hood 14(By: Treasure Hernandez,Michel Moore)
Girls from da Hood 14(By: Treasure Hernandez,Michel Moore)

Love Burn Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

Luxe Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2016)

This two-book mystery and thriller series by Ashley Antoinette was completed between 2015 and 2016. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Luxe followed by Luxe Two, as the narrative builds sequentially across both installments. The series is now complete.

Start with Luxe and read in order.

Luxury & Larceny Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2016)

This complete two-part mystery and thriller series by Ashley Antoinette was published in 2016. The story unfolds across Luxury and Larceny, Part 1 and Luxury and Larceny, Part 2, which should be read in publication order to follow the narrative properly.

Start with Luxury and Larceny, Part 1 and read in order.

Start this series with Luxury and Larceny, Part 1

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Luxury and Larceny, Part 1
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Luxury and Larceny, Part 2

Murderville Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2013)

The Murderville trilogy is a complete three-book mystery and thriller series by Ashley Antoinette, released between 2011 and 2013. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Murderville, followed by The Epidemic and concluding with The Black Dahlia. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential to fully experiencing the story arc.

Start with Murderville and read in order.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2020)

Ashley Antoinette's complete short stories and novellas series spans from 2012 to 2020 and consists of two books that should be read in publication order. The series begins with Moving Weight, a collaboration with JaQuavis Coleman, followed by The Invitation. Both works fall within the mystery and thriller genres.

Start with Moving Weight(With: JaQuavis Coleman) and read in order.

Start this series with Moving Weight(With: JaQuavis Coleman)

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Moving Weight(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Single Ladies Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2013)

Ashley Antoinette's Single Ladies trilogy is a complete mystery and thriller series consisting of three books published in 2013. The series follows interconnected female characters across its three installments: Keisha, Raquel, and Single Ladies. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the story as intended, beginning with Keisha and continuing through to the final book.

Start with Keisha and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2008–2025)

Ashley Antoinette's collection of standalone novels spans from 2008 to 2025, with seven books published across the mystery and thriller genres. These independent stories should be read in publication order beginning with Trophy Wife, followed by Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (cowritten with JaQuavis Coleman), Moth to a Flame, Murder Mamas, Guilty Gucci, Christmas With The Okafors, and Before the Streetlights Come On. The series remains ongoing, offering readers a diverse range of crime-focused narratives that can each be enjoyed separately or as part of the author's broader body of work.

Start with Trophy Wife, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Christmas With The Okafors
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Before the Streetlights Come On

The Cartel Series

Ongoing

12 books (2008–2026)

The Cartel is an ongoing mystery and thriller series co-authored by Ashley Antoinette and JaQuavis Coleman that spans 12 books published between 2008 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first book, The Cartel, and continuing through the most recent installment, Cartel Queen 3: Long Kiss Goodnight. Most books feature both authors as collaborators, though the final three Cartel Queen entries are authored solely by JaQuavis Coleman.

Start with The Cartel(With: JaQuavis Coleman), the first of 12 books in the The Cartel series.

Start this series with The Cartel(With: JaQuavis Coleman)

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The Cartel(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Tale of the Murda Mamas(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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The Last Chapter(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Diamonds Are Forever(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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La Bella Mafia(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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The Demise(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Illuminati(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Long Live The Cartel(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Cover of Money Devils 1(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
Money Devils 1(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Cartel Queen: Aries Manifesto(By: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Cartel Queen 2: Mother of Murder(By: JaQuavis Coleman)
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Cartel Queen 3: Long Kiss Goodnight(By: JaQuavis Coleman)

The Circle Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2015)

The Circle is a two-book mystery thriller series written by Ashley Antoinette in collaboration with other authors, completing between 2013 and 2015. The first installment, The Circle: The Beginning, was co-written with JaQuavis Coleman, while the second book, The Circle: Autumn's Story, was written by Keisha Ervin. Read these novels in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression.

Start with The Circle: The Beginning(With: JaQuavis Coleman) and read in order.

Start this series with The Circle: The Beginning(With: JaQuavis Coleman)

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The Circle: The Beginning(With: JaQuavis Coleman)
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The Circle: Autumn's Story(By: Keisha Ervin)

The Prada Plan Series

Complete

5 books (2009–2017)

The Prada Plan is a five-book mystery and thriller series by Ashley Antoinette, published between 2009 and 2017. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Prada Plan and continuing through The Prada Plan 5. Each installment builds on the events of previous books, with later entries expanding the narrative through different character perspectives, including Leah's Story in the second book.

Start with The Prada Plan, the first of 5 books in the The Prada Plan series.

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The Prada Plan 2: Leah's Story
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The Prada Plan 3: Green-Eyed Monster
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The Prada Plan 4: Love and War
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Urban Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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Black Friday: Exposed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ashley Antoinette written?
Ashley Antoinette has written 75 books across 18 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ashley Antoinette series?
Here are the first books in Ashley Antoinette's series: Anthologies: Flexin & Sexin Volume 2; Book Box: Demi & Charlie: Any Given Day, Every F***ing Night; Butterfly: Butterfly; Carter Diamond: Carter Diamond; Dirty Money: Diary of a Street Diva.
What order should I read Ashley Antoinette's books?
We recommend reading Ashley Antoinette's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ashley Antoinette still writing new books?
Yes, Ashley Antoinette has 3 ongoing series: Book Box: Demi & Charlie, Standalone Novels, The Cartel.

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