Ellie Masters Reading Order
22 series · 334 books
Ellie Masters is a prolific author who has published over three hundred books across more than twenty series since 2016, establishing herself as a leading voice in romantic suspense. Her work blends mystery and thriller elements with romance, creating intense narratives that appeal to readers seeking complex character development and high-stakes storytelling. As a USA Today bestselling author, physician, and retired military officer, Masters brings authenticity and depth to her writing, with her Angel Fire and Angel's Peak series among her most beloved works.
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Angel Fire Series
Likely Complete8 books (2016–2021)
Angel Fire is a mystery and thriller romance series comprising eight books published between 2016 and 2021. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Ashes to New and continuing through Hearts, the final installment. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.
Start with Ashes to New, the first of 8 books in the Angel Fire series.
Start this series with Ashes to New
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Angel's Peak Series
Ongoing10 books (2025–2026)
The Angel's Peak series by Ellie Masters comprises eight romantic thrillers released in 2025, with the sequence still expanding. Each standalone installment features a different couple meeting under compelling circumstances in the mountain town setting, blending mystery and suspense with contemporary romance. Reading in publication order—beginning with Colliding with the Coffee Shop Owner—allows you to experience the interconnected community and recurring secondary characters that deepen across the series. The series remains ongoing, with future books forthcoming.
Start with Colliding with the Coffee Shop Owner, the first of 8 books in the Angel's Peak series.
Start this series with Colliding with the Coffee Shop Owner
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2016–2024)
This ongoing anthology series by Ellie Masters spans three volumes published between 2022 and 2024, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The collection includes Desire After Dark, Fight Like A Girl: A Romance Charity Anthology, and Steamy Ever After, which should be read in publication order. New entries continue to be added to the series.
Start with Desire After Dark and read in order.
Start this series with Black, Blue, & Purple Pain
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Complete4 books (2020–2020)
Ellie Masters' Auction Night series consists of four complete mystery and romance novels published in 2020, featuring interconnected characters across the books Alexa/Dax & Dani, Ivy, Michelle, and Penny. Readers should follow publication order to experience the full story arcs as the author intended. Each installment builds on the previous one while exploring different perspectives and relationships within the series universe.
Start with Alexa / Dax & Dani, the first of 4 books in the Auction Night series.
Start this series with Alexa / Dax & Dani
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Likely Complete4 books (2018–2021)
The Billionaire Boys Club series by Ellie Masters comprises three books published between 2018 and 2021, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The novels follow publication order: Nondisclosure, H.R.H. Richard, and Hawke. The series appears to be complete and should be read sequentially from the beginning to fully experience the interconnected storylines.
Start with Nondisclosure and read in order.
Start this series with Nondisclosure
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Captive Hearts Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Cerberus Personal Security Series
Ongoing7 books (2025–2026)
The Cerberus Personal Security series by Ellie Masters is an ongoing collection of mystery and romance novels that began publishing in 2025. With six books released so far—Brass, Ghost, Whisper, Fuse, Halo, and Thorne—the series should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the interconnected storylines. New entries continue to be released as the author expands this thriller-romance franchise.
Start with Brass, the first of 6 books in the Cerberus Personal Security series.
Start this series with Brass
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Complete6 books (2018–2020)
Ellie Masters' Changing Roles is a complete six-book series blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements, published between 2018 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Collar and continuing through Command, Control, Embracing Fate, Accepting Fate, and concluding with Seizing Fate. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the full narrative arc.
Start with Collar, the first of 6 books in the Changing Roles series.
Start this series with Collar
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Cocky Hero Club Series
Ongoing160 books (2020–2025)
The Cocky Hero Club is an extensive ongoing series that began in 2020 and continues through 2025, comprising 159 books across mystery, thriller, and romance genres. Each installment is written by a different author and should be read in publication order, beginning with Arrogant Arrival by Gail Harris. The series features diverse character archetypes suggested by titles ranging from Arrogant Arrival through Brazen Bossman and beyond, creating a sprawling collection of interconnected stories within the shared universe.
Start with Arrogant Arrival(By: Gail Haris), the first of 159 books in the Cocky Hero Club series.
Start this series with Arrogant Arrival(By: Gail Haris)
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Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists Bravo Team Series
Likely Complete4 books (2022–2023)
Ellie Masters' Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists Bravo Team is a four-book romantic thriller series published between 2022 and 2023 that appears to be complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Rescuing Angie and continuing through Rescuing Carmen, Rescuing Isabelle, and Rescuing Rosalie. Each installment focuses on members of an elite hostage rescue team while blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements.
Start with Rescuing Angie, the first of 4 books in the Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists Bravo Team series.
Start this series with Rescuing Angie
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Ongoing5 books (2025–2026)
This ongoing mystery and romance series by Ellie Masters features short stories and novellas centered around Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists. The collection includes five entries published between 2025 and 2026, and new releases are planned. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Flint, to follow the intended narrative progression.
Start with Flint and read in order.
Start this series with Flint
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Ongoing13 books (2017–2025)
The Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists: Alpha Team series comprises 12 books published between 2017 and 2025, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. Beginning with Rescuing Melissa and continuing through The Perfect Gift and Frost, the series follows the missions and personal lives of an elite rescue team. These books should be read in publication order to fully appreciate character development and ongoing storylines. The series remains ongoing, with new installments still being released.
Start with Rescuing Melissa, the first of 12 books in the Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists: Alpha Team series.
Start this series with Rescuing Melissa
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Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists: Charlie Team Series
Ongoing8 books (2023–2025)
The Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists: Charlie Team series comprises eight books published between 2023 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each installment focuses on rescue missions and romantic relationships, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. Reading in publication order beginning with Rescuing Rebel is essential to following the interconnected stories and character development across the team's operations.
Start with Rescuing Rebel, the first of 8 books in the Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists: Charlie Team series.
Start this series with Rescuing Rebel
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Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Ellie Masters's Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists: Delta Team is an ongoing mystery thriller romance series with two books published in 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Rescuing Ember followed by Rescuing Aria.
Start with Rescuing Ember and read in order.
Start this series with Rescuing Ember
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Likely Complete3 books (2021–2023)
The Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists: Personal Protection Specialists series by Ellie Masters comprises three romantic thrillers published between 2021 and 2023. This likely complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Sybil's Protector, followed by Lyra's Protector, and concluding with Cara's Protector. Each book follows a different protagonist as they navigate protection and rescue situations within the world of elite security specialists.
Start with Sybil’s Protector and read in order.
Start this series with Sybil’s Protector
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LaRouge Triplets Series
Ongoing5 books (2020–2024)
The LaRouge Triplets series by Ellie Masters comprises three books published between 2020 and 2024, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Firestorm, followed by Asher, and then Cage. Each installment follows the individual stories of the triplet brothers as they navigate interconnected mysteries and romantic entanglements.
Start with Firestorm and read in order.
Start this series with Firestorm
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2017–2018)
Ellie Masters' three-book series spans 2017 to 2018 and combines mystery, thriller, and romance elements. Each novel stands alone but should be read in publication order: Finding Peace, Off Duty, and Down the Rabbit Hole, the last written with co-author Jet Masters. The complete series offers a finished narrative arc across all three entries.
Start with Finding Peace and read in order.
Start this series with Finding Peace
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The Collective Series
Complete18 books (2017–2019)
The Collective is a completed 16-book series published between 2017 and 2019 featuring contributions from multiple authors including Ellie Masters, Erin Trejo, Chris Genovese, Elias Raven, and others. This mystery and thriller romance series should be read in publication order, beginning with Iron Claw MC Part 1. The interconnected narrative spans standalone stories and multi-part entries that build across the full collection, concluding with the Season Two episodes.
Start with Iron Claw MC Part 1(By: Erin Trejo), the first of 16 books in the The Collective series.
Start this series with Iron Claw MC Part 1(By: Erin Trejo)
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The Everyday Heroes World Series
Likely Complete57 books (2020–2023)
The Everyday Heroes World is a 56-book shared universe series published between 2020 and 2023, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Ellie Masters, Candice M. Wright, Jillian Elizabeth, Kelsie Rae, and many others. The series blends mystery, thriller, and romance elements across interconnected standalone stories that should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the overarching world. Beginning with Cautious by Candice M. Wright, this expansive collection appears to be complete, offering readers numerous entry points into stories centered around everyday heroes navigating complex personal and professional challenges.
Start with Cautious(By: Candice M. Wright), the first of 56 books in the The Everyday Heroes World series.
Start this series with Cautious(By: Candice M. Wright)
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The Lovers Series
Ongoing2 books (2018–2025)
The Lovers is an ongoing mystery thriller romance series by Ellie Masters consisting of two books published between 2018 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Starling followed by The Swan.
Start with The Starling and read in order.
Start this series with The Starling
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The One I Want Series
Likely Complete6 books (2020–2022)
The One I Want is a six-book romance and thriller series by Ellie Masters published between 2020 and 2022. Each book follows a different couple and can be read as a standalone, though reading in publication order—beginning with Saving Ariel/Aiden and concluding with Saving Abby—provides the best experience. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.
Start with Saving Ariel / Aiden, the first of 6 books in the The One I Want series.
Start this series with Saving Ariel / Aiden
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US Marshals: Task Force 9 Series
Ongoing4 books (2026–2026)
Ellie Masters' US Marshals: Task Force 9 series blends mystery, thriller, and romance elements across an ongoing collection. The first two books, Boyd and Cipher, were published in 2026, with Rook and Wraith forthcoming in the series. Read the books in publication order to follow the narrative as intended. This series centers on the operations of a specialized federal task force.
Start with Boyd and read in order.
Start this series with Boyd
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ellie Masters written?
- Ellie Masters has written 334 books across 22 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Ellie Masters series?
- Here are the first books in Ellie Masters's series: Angel Fire: Ashes to New; Angel's Peak: Colliding with the Coffee Shop Owner; Anthologies: Black, Blue, & Purple Pain; Auction Night: Alexa / Dax & Dani; Billionaire Boys Club: Nondisclosure.
- What order should I read Ellie Masters's books?
- We recommend reading Ellie Masters's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ellie Masters still writing new books?
- Yes, Ellie Masters has 11 ongoing series: Angel's Peak, Anthologies, Cerberus Personal Security, Cocky Hero Club, Guardian Hostage Rescue Specialists Short Stories/Novellas and 6 more.