Jay Crownover Reading Order

2 books (2013–2022)

Jay Crownover's anthology series consists of two romance collections published across nearly a decade, with Between the Covers arriving in 2013 and Nightingale following in 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. Each entry in this brief series offers standalone stories while maintaining the overall anthology format characteristic of Crownover's romance work.

Start with Between the Covers and read in order.

5 books (2016–2019)

The Getaway series by Jay Crownover is a complete romance collection of five books published between 2016 and 2019. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Retreat and continuing through Shelter, Escape, Runaround, and Detour. The series follows a closed cast of characters whose lives and relationships intertwine throughout the interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Retreat, the first of 5 books in the Getaway series.

#	Title
1	Retreat 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Shelter 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Escape 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Runaround 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Detour 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2019–2019)

The In Luv Duet is a two-book contemporary romance series by Jay Crownover published in 2019. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Boy in Luv followed by Girl in Luv. The series is complete.

Start with Boy in Luv and read in order.

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1	Boy in Luv 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Girl in Luv 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2019–2020)

The Loveless, Texas series by Jay Crownover comprises four complete contemporary romance novels published between 2019 and 2020. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with Justified, followed by Unbroken, Blacklisted, and Unforgiven. The series explores interconnected stories within a small Texas town, with each installment following different characters as their lives and relationships unfold against the backdrop of this shared setting.

Start with Justified, the first of 4 books in the Loveless, Texas series.

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1	Justified 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Unbroken 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Blacklisted 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Unforgiven 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

21 books (2011–2018)

The MacKenzie Family series is a 21-book romance collection published between 2011 and 2018, now complete. Written by multiple authors including Jay Crownover, Liliana Hart, Avery Flynn, and others, the books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected stories. This collaborative series features various romantic narratives centered around the MacKenzie family and their circle.

Start with Cooper(By: Liliana Hart), the first of 21 books in the MacKenzie Family series.

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1	Cooper(By: Liliana Hart) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dane(By: Liliana Hart) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Riley(By: Liliana Hart) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Thomas(By: Liliana Hart) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Captured in Surrender(By: Liliana Hart) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Riley: Fireworks(By: Liliana Hart) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Promise of Surrender(By: Liliana Hart) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Bullet Proof(By: Avery Flynn) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Deep Trouble(By: Kimberly Kincaid) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Delta(By: Cristin Harber) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Desire & Ice(By: Christopher Rice) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Rush(By: Robin Covington) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Sweet Surrender(By: Liliana Hart) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Trouble Maker(By: Liliana Hart) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Avenged 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Dawn of Surrender(By: Liliana Hart) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	HOT Witness(By: Lynn Raye Harris) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Never Surrender(By: Kaylea Cross) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Spies & Stilettos / Need(By: Liliana Hart) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Wicked Hot(By: Gennita Low) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Rescue(By: Cristin Harber) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2012–2015)

The Marked Men is a complete six-book romance series by Jay Crownover published between 2012 and 2015. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Rule and continuing through Jet, Nash, Rome, Rowdy, and Asa. Each installment follows interconnected characters and their relationships, with the series concluding after the sixth book.

Start with Rule, the first of 6 books in the Marked Men series.

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1	Rule 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Jet 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Nash 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rome 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rowdy 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Asa 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2015–2017)

The Saints of Denver is a complete contemporary romance series comprising five books published between 2015 and 2017 by Jay Crownover. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Leveled and continuing through Built, Charged, Riveted, and Salvaged. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected narratives across the series.

Start with Leveled, the first of 5 books in the Saints of Denver series.

#	Title
1	Leveled 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Built 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Charged 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Riveted 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Salvaged 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2025)

Jay Crownover's Standalone Novels series consists of four romance books published between 2018 and 2025, with more entries planned. The series includes Recovered, Downfall, A Righteous Man, and Ms. Fortune, each telling its own complete story with distinct characters. These novels should be read in publication order to experience them as the author intended. The series remains ongoing, offering readers new standalone romances as they are released.

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

#	Title
1	Recovered 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Downfall 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Righteous Man 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ms. Fortune 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2016–2018)

The Breaking Point is a complete contemporary romance series by Jay Crownover consisting of three books published between 2016 and 2018. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Honor, followed by Dignity, and concluding with Respect. Each installment builds upon the previous, making sequential reading essential to fully experience the interconnected storylines.

Start with Honor and read in order.

#	Title
1	Honor 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dignity 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Respect 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2021–2024)

The Forever Marked is an ongoing romance series by Jay Crownover consisting of four books released between 2021 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fortunate Son and continuing through Prodigal Son, Son of a Gun, and Wayward Son.

Start with Fortunate Son, the first of 4 books in the The Forever Marked series.

3 books (2024–2025)

Jay Crownover's The Monsters Duet is an ongoing romance series consisting of three books published between 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Silence of Monsters, followed by The Sound of Secrets, and concluding with The Tempo of Truth.

Start with The Silence of Monsters and read in order.

4 books (2014–2022)

The Welcome to the Point series by Jay Crownover consists of four romance novels published between 2014 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Better When He's Bad and continuing through Better When He's Bold, Better When He's Brave, and concluding with The Best Bad Things.

Start with Better When He's Bad, the first of 4 books in the Welcome to the Point series.

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1	Better When He's Bad 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Better When He's Bold 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Better When He's Brave 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Best Bad Things 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible