Kaira Rouda Reading Order

3 books (2014–2020)

Kaira Rouda's anthology series consists of two complete books published between 2014 and 2020. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with A Carolina Christmas followed by Shattering Glass. Rouda's work spans mystery, thriller, and romance genres alongside non-fiction writing.

Start with A Carolina Christmas and read in order.

#	Title
1	A Carolina Christmas 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Thousand Doors 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shattering Glass 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2024)

Kaira Rouda's Family Secrets series comprises two mystery and thriller novels published in 2024, with more books planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Second Mrs. Strom followed by What the Nanny Saw. This ongoing series blends suspenseful storytelling with the intimate dynamics of family relationships.

Start with The Second Mrs. Strom and read in order.

4 books (2014–2015)

The Indigo Island Romance series by Kaira Rouda consists of four complete books published between 2014 and 2015. This romance series should be read in publication order, beginning with Her Forbidden Love / Lines in the Sand, followed by The Trouble with Christmas, Weekend with the Tycoon, and The Billionaire's Bid.

Start with Her Forbidden Love / Lines in the Sand, the first of 4 books in the Indigo Island Romance series.

#	Title
1	Her Forbidden Love / Lines in the Sand 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Trouble with Christmas 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Weekend with the Tycoon 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Billionaire's Bid 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2015–2017)

The Laguna Beach series by Kaira Rouda is a complete mystery and thriller collection spanning five books published between 2015 and 2017. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Laguna Heights and continuing through Laguna Lights, Laguna Nights, Laguna Dreams, and Laguna Sights. This interconnected narrative set in coastal California blends mystery, thriller, and romantic elements across its five installments.

Start with Laguna Heights, the first of 5 books in the Laguna Beach series.

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1	Laguna Heights 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Laguna Lights 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Laguna Nights 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Laguna Dreams 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Laguna Sights 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2010–2010)

1 book (2011–2011)

4 books (2014–2014)

The Southern Born Christmas series is a complete four-book collection of holiday-themed mysteries and romances published in 2014. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with A Very Married Christmas by Erika Marks, followed by Holiday at Magnolia Bay by Tracy Solheim, Just in Time for Christmas by Kim Boykin, and concluding with The Trouble with Christmas. Each entry offers a festive blend of mystery, romance, and Southern charm.

Start with A Very Married Christmas(By: Erika Marks), the first of 4 books in the Southern Born Christmas series.

#	Title
1	A Very Married Christmas(By: Erika Marks) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Holiday at Magnolia Bay(By: Tracy Solheim) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Just in Time for Christmas(By: Kim Boykin) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Trouble with Christmas 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (2011–2027)

Kaira Rouda has written eleven standalone novels in her mystery and thriller series, beginning with Here in 2011 and continuing through 2026. While each book functions as an independent story, reading them in publication order allows you to follow the author's evolving storytelling style across her catalog of psychological thrillers and suspenseful narratives. The series remains ongoing, with titles including Home, Hope, All The Difference, In the Mirror, The Goodbye Year, Best Day Ever, The Favorite Daughter, The Next Wife, Somebody's Home, The Widow, Jill Is Not Happy, We Were Never Friends, and Take Back the Night, the latter co-written with Heather Gudenkauf and Kimberly Belle.

Start with Here, Home, Hope, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Here, Home, Hope 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	All The Difference 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	In the Mirror 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Goodbye Year 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Best Day Ever 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Favorite Daughter / What Comes Around 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Next Wife 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Somebody's Home 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Widow 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Jill Is Not Happy 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	We Were Never Friends 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Take Back the Night(With: Heather Gudenkauf,Kimberly Belle) 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2023–2024)

The Kingsleys is an ongoing mystery and thriller series by Kaira Rouda with two books published between 2023 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Beneath the Surface followed by Under the Palms. New installments are forthcoming in this developing series.

Start with Beneath the Surface and read in order.

12 books (2015–2016)

The Remingtons Universe is a completed twelve-book contemporary romance series published between 2015 and 2016, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Kaira Rouda, Kelly Collins, Amy Manemann, and others. Each installment explores different facets of love and relationships within the interconnected universe, blending romance with mystery and thriller elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Nailed by Love and concluding with Tracks to Love, to fully experience the interconnected narratives across all twelve books.

Start with Nailed by Love(By: Kelly Collins), the first of 12 books in the The Remingtons Universe series.