Cara McKenna Reading Order
7 series · 33 books
Cara McKenna is an American writer celebrated for her contributions to romance and erotica, recognized for her compelling storytelling and rich character development. With a prolific catalog of 33 books spanning seven series—including popular titles like Flynn and Laurel, Desert Dogs, and Sins in the City—she captivated readers from 2010 to 2017. Under the pen names Meg Maguire and C.M. McKenna, her standalone novels also showcase her versatility and depth as a storyteller.
Desert Dogs Series
Complete5 books (2014–2017)
Start with Lay It Down, the first of 5 books in the Desert Dogs series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Lay It Down 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Burn It Up 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Drive It Deep 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Give It All 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Ride It Out 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Flynn and Laurel Series
Complete2 books (2010–2016)
Start with Willing Victim and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Willing Victim 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Brutal Game 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2010–2013)
Start with Dirty Thirty and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dirty Thirty 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Thank You for Riding 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Strange Love 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sins in the City Series
Complete3 books (2015–2017)
Start with Crosstown Crush and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Crosstown Crush 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Downtown Devil 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Midtown Masters 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete17 books (2010–2017)
Start with Off Limits, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Off Limits 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Caught on Camera(As: Meg Maguire) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Headstrong(As: Meg Maguire) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Lessons in Letting Go 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Skin Game 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Stray Hearts 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Reluctant Nude(As: Meg Maguire) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Trespass(As: Meg Maguire) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Wedding Fling(As: Meg Maguire) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | After Hours 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Unbound 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Hard Time 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Her Best Laid Plans 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Badger 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Curio Vignettes 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Curio the Complete Series 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Way Down Deep 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Wilinski's Series
Complete3 books (2013–2013)
Start with Driving Her Wild / Takedown and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Driving Her Wild / Takedown 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Making Him Sweat / All or Nothing 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Taking Him Down / Going the Distance 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cara McKenna written?
- Cara McKenna has written 33 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Cara McKenna series?
- Here are the first books in Cara McKenna's series: Desert Dogs: Lay It Down; Flynn and Laurel: Willing Victim; Short Stories/Novellas: Dirty Thirty; Sins in the City: Crosstown Crush; Wilinski's: Driving Her Wild / Takedown.
- What order should I read Cara McKenna's books?
- We recommend reading Cara McKenna's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Cara McKenna's series complete?
- Cara McKenna has 7 completed series.