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Christina Lauren Reading Order

9 series · 59 books · Born (19..

RomanceYoung Adult

Christina Lauren is a successful author duo composed of Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, known for their engaging contemporary romance and young adult fiction. With an impressive catalog of 59 titles spanning nine series, including the popular Beautiful and Wild Seasons, as well as standout standalone novels and novellas, they’ve captured the hearts of readers since 2013. Their work is celebrated for its relatable characters and witty dialogue, making them a staple in modern romantic literature up until 2026.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2013–2026)

Start with Fic: Why Fanfiction is Taking Over the World and read in order.

#Title
1
Fic: Why Fanfiction is Taking Over the World
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Snow This is Love: A Meant to Be Holiday Anthology
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Beautiful Series

Complete

10 books (2013–2016)

Start with Beautiful Bastard, the first of 10 books in the Beautiful series.

#Title
1
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Beautiful Bastard
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Beautiful Beginning
2013Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Beautiful Bitch
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Beautiful Bombshell
2013Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Beautiful Player
2013Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Beautiful Stranger
2013Buy 🇺🇸
7
Beautiful Beloved
2015Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Beautiful Secret
2015Buy 🇺🇸
9
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Beautiful
2016Buy 🇺🇸
10
Beautiful Boss
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Meant To Be Series

Ongoing

5 books (2021–2025)

Start with If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy), the first of 5 books in the Meant To Be series.

#Title
1
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If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy)
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
By the Book(By: Jasmine Guillory)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
Kiss the Girl(By: Zoraida Córdova)
2023Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Tangled Up In You
2024Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Worth Fighting For(By: Jesse Q. Sutanto)
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Scared Sexy Series

Ongoing

6 books (2025–2025)

Start with Beautiful Nightmare(By: Katee Robert), the first of 6 books in the Scared Sexy series.

#Title
1
Beautiful Nightmare(By: Katee Robert)
2025Buy 🇺🇸
2
Falling
2025Buy 🇺🇸
3
Hot for Slayer(By: Ali Hazelwood)
2025Buy 🇺🇸
4
My Boyfriends Are All Monsters(By: Kimberly Lemming)
2025Buy 🇺🇸
5
Space Vampire(By: Ruby Dixon)
2025Buy 🇺🇸
6
Spicy Little Curses(By: J.T. Geissinger)
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1
The Honeymoon Crashers
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

17 books (2014–2026)

Start with Sublime, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Sublime
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The House
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Autoboyography
2017Buy 🇺🇸
4
Dating You / Hating You
2017Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Roomies
2017Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating
2018Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Love and Other Words
2018Buy 🇺🇸
8
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My Favorite Half-Night Stand
2018Buy 🇺🇸
9
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The Unhoneymooners
2019Buy 🇺🇸
10
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Twice in a Blue Moon
2019Buy 🇺🇸
11
In a Holidaze
2020Buy 🇺🇸
12
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The Honey-Don't List
2020Buy 🇺🇸
13
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The Soulmate Equation
2021Buy 🇺🇸
14
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Something Wilder
2022Buy 🇺🇸
15
The True Love Experiment
2023Buy 🇺🇸
16
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The Paradise Problem
2024Buy 🇺🇸
17
The Romance Revival
2026Buy 🇺🇸

The Improbable Meet-Cute Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024–2024)

Start with Drop, Cover, and Hold On(By: Jasmine Guillory), the first of 6 books in the The Improbable Meet-Cute series.

#Title
1
Drop, Cover, and Hold On(By: Jasmine Guillory)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
2
Rosie and the Dreamboat(By: Sally Thorne)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
3
Royal Valentine(By: Sariah Wilson)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Exception to the Rule
2024Buy 🇺🇸
5
With Any Luck(By: Ashley Poston)
2024Buy 🇺🇸
6
Worst Wingman Ever(By: Abby Jimenez)
2024Buy 🇺🇸

The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances Series

Ongoing

6 books (2026–2026)

Start with A Play for Love(By: Trilina Pucci), the first of 6 books in the The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances series.

#Title
1
A Play for Love(By: Trilina Pucci)
2026Buy 🇺🇸
2
Accidentally Yours
2026Buy 🇺🇸
3
Death to Valentine's Day(By: Catherine Cowles)
2026Buy 🇺🇸
4
Second Act Romance(By: Julie Soto)
2026Buy 🇺🇸
5
Time Will Tell(By: Hannah Bonam-Young)
2026Buy 🇺🇸
6
Valentine's Slay(By: Navessa Allen)
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Wild Seasons Series

Complete

6 books (2014–2016)

Start with Dirty Rowdy Thing, the first of 6 books in the Wild Seasons series.

#Title
1
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Dirty Rowdy Thing
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Sweet Filthy Boy
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
Sweet Filthy Morning After
2014Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Dark Wild Night
2015Buy 🇺🇸
5
Not-Joe Story
2016Buy 🇺🇸
6
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Wicked Sexy Liar
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Christina Lauren written?
Christina Lauren has written 59 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Christina Lauren series?
Here are the first books in Christina Lauren's series: Anthologies: Fic: Why Fanfiction is Taking Over the World; Beautiful: Beautiful Bastard; Meant To Be: If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy); Scared Sexy: Beautiful Nightmare(By: Katee Robert); The Improbable Meet-Cute: Drop, Cover, and Hold On(By: Jasmine Guillory).
What order should I read Christina Lauren's books?
We recommend reading Christina Lauren's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Christina Lauren still writing new books?
Yes, Christina Lauren has 6 ongoing series: Anthologies, Meant To Be, Scared Sexy, Standalone Novels, The Improbable Meet-Cute and 1 more.

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