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Candice Gilmer Reading Order

16 series · 72 books

FantasyRomanceScience Fiction

Candice Gilmer writes across fantasy, science fiction, and romance, blending paranormal elements with contemporary settings across multiple interconnected worlds. A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she has published over fifty books spanning thirteen series since 2008, including the Barrum, KS and Celestial Springs Salon universes. Her Midwestern roots influence her storytelling, bringing warmth and humor to tales that range from small-town supernatural mysteries to galactic adventures.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2015–2026)

Start with A Very Alpha Christmas and read in order.

Start this series with A Very Alpha Christmas

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1
A Very Alpha Christmas
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Beyond Earth
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Feeling Sassy
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Tour of Duty
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Barrum, KS Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2015)

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

Start this series with Fantasy Girl

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

Celestial Springs Salon Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2023)

Start this series with Summer Burns

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1
Summer Burns
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Autumn Falls
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Winter Chills
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Claimed in the Colony Series

Ongoing

3 books (2026–2026)

Start with Beast Unbound and read in order.

Start this series with Beast Unbound

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1
Beast Unbound
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cyborg Unclaimed
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Heart Unlocked
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Elemental Mythicals Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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1
Can't Remember Dick
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fated Stars Series

Ongoing

3 books (2026–2026)

Start with Below the Current and read in order.

Start this series with Below the Current

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1
Below the Current
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Beneath the Storm
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Beyond the Black
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Galactic Storm Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2021–2021)

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

Start this series with The Lady's Cyborg

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1
The Lady's Cyborg
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Mistress's Cyborg
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Princess's Cyborg
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Temptress's Cyborg
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Virgin's Cyborg
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Guys and Godmothers Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2014)

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

Start this series with The Magic Under His Nose

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

Most Wanted Alien Brides Series

Ongoing

10 books (2021–2026)

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

Start this series with Hard Time

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Most Wanted Alien Brides: Kantenans Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2022–2022)

Start with Alien Need and read in order.

Start this series with Alien Need

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1
2

Mythical Knights / Moonlight and Shadows Series

Complete

6 books (2015–2018)

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

Start this series with Brightest Shadow

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

Mythicals Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2019)

Start with Saving Her Destiny and read in order.

Start this series with Saving Her Destiny

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

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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1
The Pioneers, A Ghost Hunting Short Story
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Charming Fairy Tales Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

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

Start this series with Out of the Tower / Rescuing Rapunzel

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

The Complex Series

Likely Complete

16 books (2016–2021)

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

Start this series with Arrested in Peace(By: Jason Halstead)

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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
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To the Teeth(By: Erin Hayes)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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15
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Fishtail(By: Demelza Carlton)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Blood of Brekkon / Dragon's Blood(By: Kristen Middleton)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Vampire Mythicals Series

Complete

4 books (2019–2022)

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

Start this series with Vampires Don't Babysit

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1
Vampires Don't Babysit
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Vampires Don't Protect
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Vampires Don't Date The Boss
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Vampires Don't Fall In Love
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Candice Gilmer written?
Candice Gilmer has written 72 books across 16 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Candice Gilmer series?
Here are the first books in Candice Gilmer's series: Anthologies: A Very Alpha Christmas; Barrum, KS: Fantasy Girl; Celestial Springs Salon: Summer Burns; Claimed in the Colony: Beast Unbound; Fated Stars: Below the Current.
What order should I read Candice Gilmer's books?
We recommend reading Candice Gilmer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Candice Gilmer still writing new books?
Yes, Candice Gilmer has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, Claimed in the Colony, Fated Stars, Most Wanted Alien Brides.

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