Kathleen Brooks Reading Order

3 books (2012–2012)

This three-book mystery romance series by Kathleen Brooks was completed in 2012. The Bluegrass novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Bluegrass State of Mind, followed by Dead Heat and Risky Shot. The series blends thriller and romance elements across its interconnected mysteries set in Kentucky.

Start with Bluegrass State of Mind and read in order.

#	Title
1	Bluegrass State of Mind 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dead Heat 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Risky Shot 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2012–2014)

The Bluegrass Brothers series comprises seven mystery and romance novels published between 2012 and 2014. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Bluegrass Undercover and continuing through Rising Storm, Secret Santa, Acquiring Trouble, Relentless Pursuit, Secrets Collide, and concluding with Final Vow. Each installment builds on the narrative arc established in the first book, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected storylines.

Start with Bluegrass Undercover, the first of 7 books in the Bluegrass Brothers series.

#	Title
1	Bluegrass Undercover 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rising Storm 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Secret Santa 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Acquiring Trouble 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Relentless Pursuit 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Secrets Collide 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Final Vow 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2026–2027)

4 books (2014–2015)

The Bluegrass Singles series by Kathleen Brooks is a four-book mystery and romance collection published between 2014 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with All Hung Up and continuing through Bluegrass Dawn, The Keeneston Roses, and concluding with The Perfect Gift. Each installment combines elements of mystery and romance within the small-town Bluegrass setting that ties the stories together.

Start with All Hung Up, the first of 4 books in the Bluegrass Singles series.

#	Title
1	All Hung Up 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bluegrass Dawn 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Keeneston Roses 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Perfect Gift 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

25 books (2015–2026)

The Forever Bluegrass series is an ongoing mystery and romance collection spanning 25 books published between 2015 and 2026. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Forever Entangled and progressing through titles like Forever Betrayed, Forever Driven, and Forever Hidden. The series weaves together suspenseful plots and romantic elements across its expanding cast of characters in the Bluegrass setting.

Start with Forever Entangled, the first of 25 books in the Forever Bluegrass series.

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1	Forever Entangled 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Forever Betrayed 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Forever Driven 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Forever Hidden 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Forever Concealed 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Forever Secret 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Forever Surprised 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Forever Devoted 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Forever Guarded 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Forever Hunted 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Forever Notorious 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Forever Ventured 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Forever Freed 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Forever Saved 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Forever Bold 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Forever Thrown 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Forever Lies 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Forever Protected 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Forever Connected 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Forever Paired 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Forever Burning 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Forever Covert 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Forever Country 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Forever Lasting 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Forever Remembered 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2019–2021)

The Moonshine Hollow series is a six-book mystery romance collection published between 2019 and 2021. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Moonshine & Malice and continuing through Moonshine & Menace. The books blend elements of mystery and thriller with romance, set against the backdrop of a small town dealing with moonshine and various criminal intrigues.

Start with Moonshine & Malice, the first of 6 books in the Moonshine Hollow series.

#	Title
1	Moonshine & Malice 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Moonshine & Mayhem 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Moonshine & Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Moonshine & Mischief 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Moonshine & Masquerades 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Moonshine & Menace 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2024–2025)

The Paige Turner series is an ongoing mystery and romance collection from Kathleen Brooks comprising three books published between 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Adventures of a Bookworm, followed by Misadventures of a Bookworm, and The Adventurous Bookworm. New installments are planned for this series.

Start with Adventures of a Bookworm and read in order.

10 books (2018–2023)

The Shadows Landing series consists of ten mystery and romance novels published between 2018 and 2023, with the series appearing to be complete. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Saving Shadows and continuing through Escaping Shadows. Each installment deepens the ongoing narrative arcs that run throughout the collection.

Start with Saving Shadows, the first of 10 books in the Shadows Landing series.

#	Title
1	Saving Shadows 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lasting Shadows 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sunken Shadows 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Broken Shadows 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fierce Shadows 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Endless Shadows 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Framed Shadows 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Damaged Shadows 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Fading Shadows 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Escaping Shadows 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2023–2027)

The Shadows Landing: The Townsends series by Kathleen Brooks consists of seven books blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. Published from 2023 to 2026, the series follows publication order beginning with Face-Off and continuing through Rescued, Targeted, Escaped, Heated, Claimed, Fractured, and Primed. The series remains ongoing, with readers advised to start from the first book to experience the interconnected story as intended.

Start with Face-Off, the first of 7 books in the Shadows Landing: The Townsends series.

3 books (2016–2017)

The Web of Lies series by Kathleen Brooks comprises three mystery-romance novels published between 2016 and 2017. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Whispered Lies, followed by Rogue Lies, and concluding with Shattered Lies. This finished trilogy blends elements of suspense and romantic storytelling across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Whispered Lies and read in order.

#	Title
1	Whispered Lies 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rogue Lies 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shattered Lies 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2014–2015)

Kathleen Brooks' Women of Power is a four-book mystery and romance series released between 2014 and 2015. The complete series follows publication order, beginning with Built for Power and continuing through Chosen for Power, Destined for Power, and Fashioned for Power. Each installment builds on the previous, so readers should start with the first book to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Built for Power, the first of 4 books in the Women of Power series.

#	Title
1	Built for Power 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Chosen for Power 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Destined for Power 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fashioned for Power 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible