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Cheris Hodges Reading Order

6 series Β· 33 books

Cheris Hodges is a prolific romance writer who has built a substantial catalog spanning over two decades, crafting stories that predominantly feature African-American characters and relationships. Her work encompasses multiple series including the Richardson Sisters and Southern Loving, along with numerous standalone novellas and anthology contributions that showcase her versatility across romance subgenres. Known for her engaging storytelling and character-driven narratives, Hodges has published 33 books since 2001, establishing herself as a consistent voice in contemporary African-American romance fiction.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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Richardson Sisters Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2020–2022)

The Richardson Sisters is a four-book romance series by Cheris Hodges following the lives of the Richardson family. Published between 2020 and 2022, the series comprises Owner of a Broken Heart, Open Your Heart, Won't Go Home Without You, and Can't Hide Love. The books should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the interconnected stories of the sisters. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Owner of a Broken Heart, the first of 4 books in the Richardson Sisters series.

Start this series with Owner of a Broken Heart

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Owner of a Broken Heart
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Won't Go Home Without You
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Rumor Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

This complete romance series by Cheris Hodges spans three books published between 2015 and 2017. The novels should be read in publication order: I Heard a Rumor, Rumor Has It, and Deadly Rumors. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with I Heard a Rumor and read in order.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2018)

This complete romance series consists of four interconnected short stories and novellas published between 2011 and 2018. The stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Maurice and Kenya...The Begining and continuing through The End of Us, Hard For The Money, and Reclaiming Her Heart. Cheris Hodges delivers character-driven tales that explore relationships and personal growth across this collection.

Start with Maurice and Kenya...The Begining, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with Maurice and Kenya...The Begining

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Maurice and Kenya...The Begining
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Reclaiming Her Heart

Southern Loving Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2017)

Cheris Hodges' Southern Loving series consists of two contemporary romance novels released in 2017. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Feel the Heat followed by The Heat Between Us. Both books were published the same year and form a closed narrative arc.

Start with Feel the Heat and read in order.

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

19 books (2001–2019)

Cheris Hodges wrote 19 standalone romance novels between 2001 and 2019, completing the series with her final entry. Although each book can be read independently, readers following the full collection should start with Searching for Paradise and proceed through publication order. The complete series spans nearly two decades and concludes at book 19, making it ideal for romance readers seeking multiple engaging stories from a single author.

Start with Searching for Paradise, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Searching for Paradise

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cheris Hodges written?
Cheris Hodges has written 33 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Cheris Hodges series?
Here are the first books in Cheris Hodges's series: Richardson Sisters: Owner of a Broken Heart; Rumor: I Heard a Rumor; Short Stories/Novellas: Maurice and Kenya...The Begining; Southern Loving: Feel the Heat.
What order should I read Cheris Hodges's books?
We recommend reading Cheris Hodges's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Cheris Hodges's series complete?
Cheris Hodges has 5 completed series.

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