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Crystal Kaswell Reading Order

12 series · 52 books

Crystal Kaswell is an American contemporary romance author whose character-focused narratives examine relationships and personal growth across interconnected series. A USA Today bestseller, she has built a prolific catalog of nearly fifty books exploring themes of love and community, with particular strength in her Come Undone Trilogy, Dirty Rich series, and Inked Hearts collection. Her work spans emotional depth with accessible storytelling that resonates with readers seeking intimate, character-driven romance.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2020)

Start this series with Wild and Rocking for Charity

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Wild and Rocking for Charity
2
My Night with a Rockstar

Catch Me if You Can Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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You'll Be the Death of Me

Come Undone Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2019)

The Come Undone trilogy is a complete three-book romance series by Crystal Kaswell published between 2018 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Come Undone, followed by Come Apart, and concluding with Come To Me. All three installments are now available and the series is finished.

Start with Come Undone and read in order.

Start this series with Come Undone

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1
2
3

Dangerous Noise Series

Complete

5 books (2016–2017)

The Dangerous Noise series by Crystal Kaswell consists of five complete romance novels published between 2016 and 2017. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone entry, though reading them in publication order—beginning with Dangerous Kiss and proceeding through Dangerous Crush, Dangerous Encore, Dangerous Fling, and concluding with Dangerous Rock—provides the fullest experience of the series.

Start with Dangerous Kiss, the first of 5 books in the Dangerous Noise series.

Start this series with Dangerous Kiss

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Dangerous Kiss
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Dangerous Crush
3
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Dangerous Encore
4
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Dangerous Fling
5
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Dangerous Rock

Dirty Rich Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2017–2021)

The Dirty Rich series by Crystal Kaswell comprises six contemporary romance novels published between 2017 and 2021. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dirty Deal and concluding with Dirty Wedding. While no new installments have been announced, the series appears to be complete based on its publication history.

Start with Dirty Deal, the first of 6 books in the Dirty Rich series.

Start this series with Dirty Deal

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2
3
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Dirty Desires
4
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Dirty Husband
5
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Dirty Secret
6
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Dirty Wedding

Inked Hearts Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2017–2021)

Crystal Kaswell's Inked Hearts is a nine-book contemporary romance series released between 2017 and 2021, following publication order from Tempting through The Baby Bargain. The series appears to be complete as of its final release in 2021. Each installment can generally be enjoyed on its own, though reading in publication order allows for deeper appreciation of recurring characters and their evolving relationships across the connected narratives.

Start with Tempting, the first of 9 books in the Inked Hearts series.

Start this series with Tempting

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2
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Breaking the Rules
3
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Hating You, Loving You
4
5
Playing / Hooking Up
6
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Pretend You're Mine
7
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Accidental Husband
8
9
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The Baby Bargain
10

Inked Love Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2020–2023)

The Inked Love series by Crystal Kaswell consists of five contemporary romance novels published between 2020 and 2023. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Faking it / The Best Friend Bargain and continuing through The First Taste, The Rule Breaker / The Roomie Rulebook, The Hookup Experiment, and concluding with The Friend Zone Fiasco. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone entry while contributing to the overall arc of the series.

Start with Faking it / The Best Friend Bargain, the first of 5 books in the Inked Love series.

Start this series with Faking it / The Best Friend Bargain

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Faking it / The Best Friend Bargain
2
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The First Taste
3
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The Rule Breaker / The Roomie Rulebook
4
The Hookup Experiment
5
The Friend Zone Fiasco

Rouse Me Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2015)

The Rouse Me series is a completed contemporary romance trilogy by Crystal Kaswell published between 2014 and 2015. All three books—Rouse Me, Fill Me, and Stir Me—should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected stories. This series is ideal for readers seeking connected romance narratives that build across multiple installments.

Start with Rouse Me and read in order.

Start this series with Rouse Me

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Sinful Serenade Series

Complete

8 books (2015–2020)

The Sinful Serenade series by Crystal Kaswell consists of eight contemporary romance novels published between 2015 and 2020. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Sing Your Heart Out. The eight books are Sing Your Heart Out, Strum Your Heart Out, Play Your Heart Out, Rock Your Heart Out, Sinful Ever After, Sing for Me, Just a Taste, and Just a Tease.

Start with Sing Your Heart Out, the first of 8 books in the Sinful Serenade series.

Start this series with Sing Your Heart Out

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Sing Your Heart Out
2
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Strum Your Heart Out
3
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Play Your Heart Out
4
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Rock Your Heart Out
5
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Sinful Ever After
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7
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Just a Taste
8
Just a Tease

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2015–2024)

Crystal Kaswell's three contemporary romance novels—Stir Me, Broken, and The Neighbor Wager—were published between 2015 and 2024 as standalone stories with their own separate casts of characters. While each book can be read independently, following publication order allows you to experience them as Kaswell intended. The series remains ongoing, so future additions may be forthcoming.

Start with Stir Me and read in order.

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2
3
The Neighbor Wager

Steele Family Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2024)

The Steele Family series by Crystal Kaswell is a romance collection spanning two books published between 2023 and 2024. Currently ongoing, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Kiss and Fake Up followed by A Match Made in Vegas. New installments are expected to continue the family's romantic storylines.

Start with Kiss and Fake Up and read in order.

Start this series with Kiss and Fake Up

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Kiss and Fake Up
2
A Match Made in Vegas

The Pierce Family Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2021–2022)

The Pierce Family is a four-book contemporary romance series by Crystal Kaswell, published between 2021 and 2022. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Broken Beast and continuing through Playboy Prince, Ruthless Rival, and Tempting Teacher. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Broken Beast, the first of 4 books in the The Pierce Family series.

Start this series with Broken Beast

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Broken Beast
2
Playboy Prince
3
Ruthless Rival
4
Tempting Teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Crystal Kaswell written?
Crystal Kaswell has written 52 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Crystal Kaswell series?
Here are the first books in Crystal Kaswell's series: Anthologies: Wild and Rocking for Charity; Come Undone Trilogy: Come Undone; Dangerous Noise: Dangerous Kiss; Dirty Rich: Dirty Deal; Inked Hearts: Tempting.
What order should I read Crystal Kaswell's books?
We recommend reading Crystal Kaswell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Crystal Kaswell still writing new books?
Yes, Crystal Kaswell has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, Steele Family.

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