Candice Gilmer Reading Order

4 books (2015–2026)

Candice Gilmer's anthology series comprises interconnected stories across fantasy, science fiction, and romance genres. With two collections published between 2015 and 2024, the series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order beginning with A Very Alpha Christmas, followed by Beyond Earth, Feeling Sassy, and Tour of Duty.

Start with A Very Alpha Christmas and read in order.

4 books (2008–2015)

The Barrum, KS series by Candice Gilmer comprises four fantasy and science fiction romance novels published between 2008 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fantasy Girl and continuing through Mission of Christmas, The Reluctant Prince, and His Velvet Touch. This finished series blends speculative fiction with romantic elements across its interconnected stories.

Start with Fantasy Girl, the first of 4 books in the Barrum, KS series.

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1	Fantasy Girl 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mission of Christmas 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Reluctant Prince 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	His Velvet Touch 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2023)

3 books (2026–2026)

The Claimed in the Colony series is an ongoing fantasy and science fiction romance containing three books published in 2026. Read the books in publication order beginning with Beast Unbound, followed by Cyborg Unclaimed and Heart Unlocked. The series continues to expand with new installments forthcoming.

Start with Beast Unbound and read in order.

1 book (2021–2021)

3 books (2026–2026)

Candice Gilmer's Fated Stars series blends fantasy, science fiction, and romance across three books published in 2026, with more installments planned. Begin with Below the Current and continue through Beneath the Storm and Beyond the Black in publication order to experience the complete narrative arc. This ongoing series should be read sequentially to fully appreciate the interconnected storylines and character development.

Start with Below the Current and read in order.

5 books (2021–2021)

Candice Gilmer's Galactic Storm series consists of five science fiction romance novels published in 2021, apparently completing as a finished work. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lady's Cyborg and continuing through The Mistress's Cyborg, The Princess's Cyborg, The Temptress's Cyborg, and concluding with The Virgin's Cyborg. Each installment features cyborg characters within a romantic science fiction framework.

Start with The Lady's Cyborg, the first of 5 books in the Galactic Storm series.

5 books (2013–2014)

The Guys and Godmothers series by Candice Gilmer is a three-book fantasy romance collection published between 2013 and 2014. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Magic Under His Nose. The books blend romantic and fantastical elements across their narrative arc.

Start with The Magic Under His Nose and read in order.

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1	The Magic Under His Nose 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Just His Taste 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Just His Taste / That's Just His Taste 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Magic Right Before His Eyes 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Magic Right Before His Eyes / Before His Eyes 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2021–2026)

Candice Gilmer's Most Wanted Alien Brides is an ongoing science fiction romance series that currently contains seven books published between 2021 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hard Time and continuing through Slammer, Solitary, Core, Shaft, Claim, and Savior. New installments are expected as the series continues to develop.

Start with Hard Time, the first of 7 books in the Most Wanted Alien Brides series.

4 books (2022–2027)

The Kantenans subseries of Candice Gilmer's Most Wanted Alien Brides collection consists of two science fiction romance novels published in 2022. Read Alien Need followed by Alien Want in publication order. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Alien Need and read in order.

6 books (2015–2018)

The Mythical Knights / Moonlight and Shadows series by Candice Gilmer comprises six completed fantasy romance novels published between 2015 and 2018. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Brightest Shadow and concluding with Not a Gentleman's Christmas. The series blends elements of fantasy, science fiction, and romance across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Brightest Shadow, the first of 6 books in the Mythical Knights / Moonlight and Shadows series.

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1	Brightest Shadow 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dark Within / Unholy Night 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bravest Flame 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Darker Cravings / Darker Trinity 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Darkest Judgment / Broken Shine 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Not a Gentleman's Christmas 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2019)

The Mythicals is a two-book fantasy romance series by Candice Gilmer featuring mythology and speculative elements. Both books were published between 2015 and 2019, with the series now complete. Readers should start with Saving Her Destiny, followed by Guarding Her Secret, reading them in publication order to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Saving Her Destiny and read in order.

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1	Saving Her Destiny 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Guarding Her Secret 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2026–2026)

The Season's Summonings series by Candice Gilmer blends fantasy and romance across a growing collection of books. This ongoing series currently contains two installments: A Demon for Christmas and A Demon for New Year's, both released in 2026. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the story as intended. New entries are forthcoming in this seasonal-themed series.

Start with A Demon for Christmas and read in order.

1 book (2017–2017)

4 books (2016–2027)

The Charming Fairy Tales is a complete three-book fantasy romance series by Candice Gilmer published between 2016 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Out of the Tower / Rescuing Rapunzel, followed by Slipping Away and Ending the Curse. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with Out of the Tower / Rescuing Rapunzel and read in order.

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1	Out of the Tower / Rescuing Rapunzel 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Slipping Away 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ending the Curse 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Beautiful Beast 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (2016–2021)

The Complex is a fourteen-book fantasy and science fiction series with romance elements, published between 2016 and 2021. This anthology-style series features contributions from multiple authors and should be read in publication order, beginning with Arrested in Peace. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.

Start with Arrested in Peace(By: Jason Halstead), the first of 14 books in the The Complex series.

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1	Arrested in Peace(By: Jason Halstead) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Balance Point(By: Katherine Rhodes) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Death's Echo(By: Rachel M. Raithby) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Night Whispers(By: Calinda B.) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Procris(By: M. Stratton) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Shadow of Ruin(By: Cherie Marks) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Last Dryad(By: Sarah M. Cradit) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Ascension(By: Brenda Trim,Tami Julka) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Fandare(By: M. Stratton) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Heart of Knives(By: L.V. Lewis) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	One Thousand Wishes, One Thousand Stars(By: Katherine Rhodes) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Unseen(By: A.B. Bloom) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	To the Teeth(By: Erin Hayes) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Unclaimed 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Fishtail(By: Demelza Carlton) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Blood of Brekkon / Dragon's Blood(By: Kristen Middleton) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2019–2022)

Candice Gilmer's Vampire Mythicals series consists of four complete fantasy romance novels published between 2019 and 2020. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order beginning with Vampires Don't Babysit, followed by Vampires Don't Protect, Vampires Don't Date The Boss, and Vampires Don't Fall In Love.

Start with Vampires Don't Babysit and read in order.