Carly Phillips Reading Order

12 books (2003–2025)

Carly Phillips' Anthologies series comprises ten romance collections published between 2003 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Invitations to Seduction and continuing through the most recent entry, Vows and Veils: A Celebration of Love Collection. Each volume features short stories and novellas from Phillips and other contributing authors, offering varied romantic tales across the span of the series.

Start with Invitiations to Seduction, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Invitiations to Seduction 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stroke of Midnight 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Santa, Baby 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	More Than Words, Volume 7 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hot Summer Nights 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Skip to the Good Part 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Rocking at Book Bonanza: Volume 2 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Thirty 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Thirty-Six 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Hell Hath No Fury 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Nightingale 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Vows and Veils: A Celebration of Love Collection 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2003–2020)

Carly Phillips's Billionaire Bad Boys is a complete six-book romance series published between 2003 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Going all the Way and continuing through Going Down Easy, Going Down Fast, Going Down Hard, Going in Deep, and concluding with Going Down Again.

Start with Going all the Way, the first of 6 books in the Billionaire Bad Boys series.

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1	Going all the Way 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Going Down Easy 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Going Down Fast 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Going Down Hard 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Going in Deep 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Going Down Again 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2018)

Carly Phillips's Bodyguard Bad Boys series spans three complete novels published between 2017 and 2018. Each book follows a standalone romance while building on the interconnected storylines of the characters. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with His to Keep / Rock Me, followed by His to Protect and concluding with Tempt Me.

Start with His to Keep / Rock Me and read in order.

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1	His to Keep / Rock Me 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	His to Protect 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Tempt Me 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2017–2017)

The Book Boyfriend series by Carly Phillips consists of four contemporary romance novels published in 2017. Read in publication order beginning with Big Shot, followed by Faking It, Rock Solid, and Well Built. The series is complete and each installment stands alone while featuring interconnected characters and relationships.

Start with Big Shot, the first of 4 books in the Book Boyfriend series.

#	Title
1	Big Shot 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Faking It 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rock Solid 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Well Built 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2019–2019)

5 books (1999–2015)

The Carly Classic series is a completed collection of five contemporary romance novels by Carly Phillips, published between 1999 and 2015. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Perfect Partners and concluding with Worthy of Love. The series spans multiple storylines across its entries, offering standalone-adjacent romances that together form the author's classic works from this period.

Start with Perfect Partners, the first of 5 books in the Carly Classic series.

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1	Perfect Partners 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Right Choice 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Unexpected Chances / Midnight Angel 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Kismet / Suddenly Love / The Playboy’s Second Chance 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Worthy of Love 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2002–2003)

Carly Phillips's Chandler Brothers series consists of three complete romance novels published between 2002 and 2003. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bachelor, followed by The Heartbreaker, and concluding with The Playboy. Each installment explores the romantic lives of the Chandler brothers as they navigate love and relationships.

Start with The Bachelor and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Bachelor 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Heartbreaker 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Playboy 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2004–2005)

The Costas Sisters series by Carly Phillips comprises two complete romance novels published between 2004 and 2005. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Under the Boardwalk followed by Summer Lovin'. This short series offers standalone-style entries that are best enjoyed sequentially to follow the interconnected stories of the sisters.

Start with Under the Boardwalk and read in order.

#	Title
1	Under the Boardwalk 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Summer Lovin' / Summer of Love 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2023–2024)

The Dare Crossover series by Carly Phillips consists of four romance novels published between 2023 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Just a Little Hookup and continuing through Just a Little Secret, Just a Little Chase, and Just a Little Promise.

Start with Just a Little Hookup, the first of 4 books in the Dare Crossover series.

5 books (2020–2021)

The Dare Nation series comprises five contemporary romance novels by Carly Phillips, released between 2020 and 2021. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dare to Play and continuing through Dare to Resist, Dare to Tempt, Dare to Stay, and Dare to Tease. The series appears to be complete as of its final release.

Start with Dare to Play, the first of 5 books in the Dare Nation series.

#	Title
1	Dare to Play 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dare to Resist 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dare to Tempt 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dare to Stay 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dare to Tease 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2026–2027)

The Dare to Fall series by Carly Phillips is an ongoing romance series consisting of four books published in 2026. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Falling for Christmas and continuing through Falling for Love, Falling for Real, and Falling for Trouble.

Start with Falling for Love and read in order.

10 books (2013–2017)

Carly Phillips's Dare to Love series comprises ten contemporary romance novels published between 2013 and 2017. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dare to Love and concluding with A Very Dare Christmas. Each installment follows new characters while building on the relationships and world established throughout the interconnected books.

Start with Dare to Love, the first of 10 books in the Dare to Love series.

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1	Dare to Love 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dare to Desire 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dare to Submit 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dare to Surrender 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dare to Hold 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dare to Rock 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Dare to Seduce 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Dare to Touch 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Dare to Take 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	A Very Dare Christmas 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

4 books (2016–2016)

The Dirty Sexy series is a four-book contemporary romance collection by Carly Phillips released in 2016. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dirty Sexy Cuffed and continuing through Dirty Sexy Inked, Dirty Sexy Saint, and Dirty Sexy Sinner.

Start with Dirty Sexy Cuffed, the first of 4 books in the Dirty Sexy series.

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1	Dirty Sexy Cuffed 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dirty Sexy Inked 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dirty Sexy Saint 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dirty Sexy Sinner 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2001–2001)

Fantasies Inc. is a complete romance series consisting of four books published in 2001. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Intimate Fantasy / Heat Me Up. The collection features contributions from multiple authors including Carly Phillips, Julie Kenner, and Janelle Denison.

Start with Intimate Fantasy / Heat Me Up(By: Julie Kenner), the first of 4 books in the Fantasies Inc. series.

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1	Intimate Fantasy / Heat Me Up(By: Julie Kenner) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Secret Fantasy 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Seductive Fantasy(By: Janelle Denison) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wild Fantasy(By: Janelle Denison) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2020–2020)

Carly Phillips' Hot Heroes is a four-book contemporary romance series published in 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hold You Now and concluding with Want You Now. All four installments were released the same year, making this a finished series for readers seeking a quick romantic binge.

Start with Hold You Now, the first of 4 books in the Hot Heroes series.

#	Title
1	Hold You Now 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Need You Now 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Touch You Now 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Want You Now 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2004–2008)

The Hot Zone series by Carly Phillips consists of four contemporary romance novels published between 2004 and 2008. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hot Stuff and continuing through Hot Number, Hot Item, and Hot Property. The interconnected stories build on one another, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative development across all four books.

Start with Hot Stuff, the first of 4 books in the Hot Zone series.

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1	Hot Stuff 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hot Number 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hot Item 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hot Property 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (2021–2023)

The Kingston Family series consists of eleven contemporary romance novels by Carly Phillips, published between 2021 and 2023. These standalone-adjacent books should be read in publication order beginning with Just One Chance, as they follow interconnected characters within the Kingston family across multiple volumes. The series appears to be complete, concluding with Just One Tease.

Start with Just One Chance, the first of 11 books in the Kingston Family series.

#	Title
1	Just One Chance 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Just One Night 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Just One Scandal 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Just One Dare 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Just One Kiss 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Just One Spark 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Just One Taste 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Just One Wish 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Just Another Spark 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Just One Fling 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Just One Tease 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2008–2009)

Carly Phillips' Lucky series is a complete three-book romance collection published between 2008 and 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lucky Charm, followed by Lucky Break, and concluding with Lucky Streak. This standalone-focused series offers interconnected stories within the romance genre that build upon one another when read sequentially.

Start with Lucky Charm and read in order.

#	Title
1	Lucky Charm 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lucky Break 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lucky Streak 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2010–2010)

Carly Phillips's Most Eligible Bachelors is a complete two-book contemporary romance series released in 2010. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Kiss Me If You Can followed by Love Me If You Dare.

Start with Kiss Me If You Can and read in order.

#	Title
1	Kiss Me If You Can 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Love Me If You Dare 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2018–2018)

The Rosewood Bay series by Carly Phillips comprises five complete contemporary romances published in 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Breathe and continuing through Dream, Fearless, Freed, and Love not Lost—Wunschlos. This interconnected series follows the romantic journeys of characters within the Rosewood Bay community.

Start with Breathe, the first of 5 books in the Rosewood Bay series.

#	Title
1	Breathe 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dream 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fearless 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Freed 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Love not Lost - Wunschlos 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2011–2013)

Carly Phillips's Serendipity series is a five-book contemporary romance collection published between 2011 and 2013. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Serendipity and continuing through Destiny, Fated, Karma, and Kismet. Each book stands as an entry point but builds on the interconnected stories of the previous installments.

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

#	Title
1	Serendipity 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Destiny 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fated 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Karma 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Kismet / Suddenly Love / The Playboy’s Second Chance 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2023)

Carly Phillips's Serendipity's Finest is a four-book contemporary romance series published between 2012 and 2023. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Perfect Fit and continuing through Perfect Fling, Perfect Together, and Perfect Strangers. The series appears to be complete as of its final 2023 release.

Start with Perfect Fit, the first of 4 books in the Serendipity's Finest series.

#	Title
1	Perfect Fit 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Perfect Fling 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Perfect Together 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Perfect Strangers 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2019–2020)

Carly Phillips' Sexy series comprises four standalone romance novels published between 2019 and 2020. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Sexy Dare / More Than Sexy. Each book can be enjoyed independently while contributing to the overall arc of the series.

Start with Sexy Dare / More Than Sexy, the first of 4 books in the Sexy series.

#	Title
1	Sexy Dare / More Than Sexy 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sexy Hers / Twice as Sexy 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sexy Love 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sexy Mine / Better Than Sexy 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2014–2014)

#	Title
1	Billionaires in Love 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2000–2002)

The Simply series is a five-book romance collection by Carly Phillips published between 2000 and 2002. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Simply Scandalous and continuing through Simply Sinful, Body Heat, Simply Sensual, and concluding with Simply Sexy. Each installment can be enjoyed as a standalone romance while contributing to the overall arc of the series.

Start with Simply Scandalous, the first of 5 books in the Simply series.

#	Title
1	Simply Scandalous 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Simply Sinful 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Body Heat 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Simply Sensual 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Simply Sexy 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1999–2016)

Carly Phillips' Standalone Novels series consists of four independent contemporary romance stories published between 1999 and 2016. While each book features different characters and can be enjoyed on its own, reading them in publication order—beginning with Brazen—offers the most natural progression through the author's evolving work. The series is now complete and concluded with Never Say Love, a collaboration with Lauren Hawkeye.

Start with Brazen, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Brazen 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Solitary Man 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Erotic Invitation / Seduce Me 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Never Say Love(With: Lauren Hawkeye) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2024–2026)

The Sterling Family Crossover is an ongoing romance series by Carly Phillips with three books published between 2024 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Just a Little Crush, followed by Just a Little Desire, and Just a Little Tempted. This interconnected romance series features members of the Sterling family navigating love and relationships across linked storylines.

Start with Just a Little Crush and read in order.

3 books (2014–2014)

The Arrangement Universe is a completed romance series by Carly Phillips comprising three books released in 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dangerous Lies by Monique DuBois, followed by Secrets and The Seduction. All three installments are now available for readers seeking the complete story arc.

Start with Dangerous Lies(By: Monique DuBois) and read in order.

5 books (2019–2019)

The Knight Brothers is a five-book contemporary romance series by Carly Phillips, complete and best read in publication order. Released beginning in 2019, the series comprises Dare Me Tonight, Take Me Again, Take Me Down, Take Me Now, and Take the Bride. Each book builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for experiencing the full story arc.

Start with Dare Me Tonight, the first of 5 books in the The Knight Brothers series.

#	Title
1	Dare Me Tonight 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Take Me Again 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Take Me Down 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Take Me Now 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Take the Bride 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2024–2025)

The Sterling Family is an ongoing romance series by Carly Phillips featuring six books published between 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Just One More Dare and continuing through Just One More Mistletoe, Just One More Moment, Just One More Affair, Just One More Date, and Just One More Temptation. New installments are expected to follow as the series develops.

Start with Just One More Dare, the first of 6 books in the The Sterling Family series.

#	Title
1	Just One More Dare 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Just One More Mistletoe 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Just One More Moment 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Just One More Affair 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Just One More Date 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Just One More Temptation 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Just One More Time 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2006–2007)

Carly Phillips's Ty and Hunter series consists of two contemporary romance novels published between 2006 and 2007. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cross My Heart followed by Sealed with a Kiss. This short, finished series offers a connected romantic storyline across both installments.

Start with Cross My Heart and read in order.

#	Title
1	Cross My Heart 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sealed with a Kiss 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible