Kennedy Layne Reading Order

1 book (2017–2017)

3 books (2017–2017)

The Bad Boy Homecoming series consists of three complete books published in 2017, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Honor, followed by Prom Queen by Katee Robert, and concluding with Rock Star by Stacey Kennedy.

Start with Honor and read in order.

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1	Honor 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Prom Queen(By: Katee Robert) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rock Star(By: Stacey Kennedy) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2013–2015)

Kennedy Layne's CSA Case Files is a complete eight-book mystery and romance series published between 2013 and 2015. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Captured Innocence and concluding with Redeem My Heart. Each installment builds on the previous cases and character developments, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected narratives across all eight novels.

Start with Captured Innocence, the first of 8 books in the CSA Case Files series.

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1	Captured Innocence 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sinful Resurrection 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Campaign of Desire 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Internal Temptation 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Renewed Faith 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Mission of Love 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Radiant Surrender 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Redeem My Heart 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2019–2020)

The Hex On Me Mysteries series by Kennedy Layne is a six-book mystery and romance collection published between 2019 and 2020. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Curse Me Under the Mistletoe and continuing through Gone Cursing. Each entry builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for following the ongoing narrative.

Start with Curse Me Under the Mistletoe, the first of 6 books in the Hex On Me Mysteries series.

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1	Curse Me Under the Mistletoe 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cursing Up the Wrong Tree 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	If the Curse Fits 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Curse That Bites 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Squeaky Ghost Gets the Curse 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Gone Cursing 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2018–2018)

Kennedy Layne's Keys To Love is a five-book romance and mystery thriller series that should be read in publication order, beginning with Unlocking Darkness. All five installments were released in 2018, making this a complete series. The books follow in sequence as Unlocking Darkness, Unlocking Fear, Unlocking Lies, Unlocking Secrets, and Unlocking Shadows.

Start with Unlocking Darkness, the first of 5 books in the Keys To Love series.

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1	Unlocking Darkness 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Unlocking Fear 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Unlocking Lies 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Unlocking Secrets 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Unlocking Shadows 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2025–2027)

The Kinsley Aspen series by Kennedy Layne is an ongoing mystery and romance series that began in 2025. Currently comprising three published books with more to come, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Silencing Stolen Whispers, followed by Whispers Left Behind and Whispers Go Unheard, with When Whispers Fade forthcoming. This is the recommended reading sequence to experience the story as intended.

Start with Silencing Stolen Whispers and read in order.

3 books (2018–2018)

The Office Roulette series is a complete three-book mystery romance trilogy by Kennedy Layne published in 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Means, followed by Motive and Opportunity. This series blends elements of mystery and thriller storytelling with romantic tension throughout its tightly connected narrative.

Start with Means and read in order.

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1	Means 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Motive 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Opportunity 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

26 books (2018–2024)

The Paramour Bay series comprises 26 books by Kennedy Layne blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. Published between 2018 and 2024, the series remains ongoing with new installments continuing to release. Reading these books in publication order beginning with Bewitching Blend is essential to fully appreciate the interconnected storylines and character development throughout the series.

Start with Bewitching Blend, the first of 26 books in the Paramour Bay series.

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1	Bewitching Blend 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Enchanting Blend 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Magical Blend 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Broomstick Blend 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Charming Blend 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cryptic Blend 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Haunting Blend 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Spellbinding Blend 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Spirited Blend 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Yuletide Blend 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Baffling Blend 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Batty Blend 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Frosty Blend 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Phantom Blend 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Pumpkin Blend 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Campfire Blend 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Cocoa Blend 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Hallow Blend 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Shamrock Blend 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Sparkling Blend 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Stony Blend 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Stormy Blend 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Dandelion Blend 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Mistletoe Blend 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Cranberry Blend 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Nautical Blend 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2014–2017)

The complete Red Starr series by Kennedy Layne consists of eight books published between 2014 and 2017, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hearths of Fire and concluding with Red's Salvation. This finished series offers a full narrative arc across all eight installments.

Start with Hearths of Fire, the first of 8 books in the Red Starr series.

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1	Hearths of Fire 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Starr's Awakening 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Igniting Passion 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Targets Entangled 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fated Identity 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Fulfilling Promises 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Untold Devotion 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Red's Salvation 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2016–2017)

The Safeguard series is a complete mystery and thriller romance series comprising six books published between 2016 and 2017. Reading the series in publication order is essential to fully appreciate the interconnected narrative, beginning with Brutal Obsession and concluding with Honest Intentions. This collection combines suspenseful storylines with romantic elements across its installments.

Start with Brutal Obsession, the first of 6 books in the Safeguard series.

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1	Brutal Obsession 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Faithful Addiction 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Casual Impressions 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Deadly Premonitions 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Distant Illusions 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Honest Intentions 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)

5 books (2015–2017)

The Surviving Ashes series is a five-book mystery and romance collection by Kennedy Layne, published between 2015 and 2017 and now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Essential Beginnings and continuing through Hidden Flames, Buried Flames, Endless Flames, and Rising Flames. This series blends thriller elements with romantic storylines across its interconnected narrative.

Start with Essential Beginnings, the first of 5 books in the Surviving Ashes series.

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1	Essential Beginnings 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hidden Flames 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Buried Flames 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Endless Flames 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rising Flames 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2023–2024)

The Graveside Mysteries by Kennedy Layne is an ongoing mystery and romance series comprising three books published between 2023 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Delicate Graves, followed by Twisted Graves, and Shadowed Graves. New installments are planned for this series.

Start with Delicate Graves and read in order.

2 books (2025–2026)

The Shelf Indulgence Chronicles is an ongoing mystery and romance series by Kennedy Layne currently comprising two books. Begin with The Tide Don't Break, followed by The Rising Tide Rests, published in 2025 and 2026 respectively. The series should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended.

Start with The Tide Don't Break and read in order.

16 books (2021–2027)

The Touch Of Evil series is an ongoing mystery thriller romance containing 15 books published between 2021 and 2026, with at least one additional book forthcoming. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Thirst for Sin and continuing through Scarred by Sin. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the developing plot and character arcs.

Start with Thirst for Sin, the first of 15 books in the Touch Of Evil series.

3 books (2020–2020)

The Widow Taker series by Kennedy Layne is a complete trilogy of mystery thrillers with romantic elements, consisting of The Forgotten Widow, The Isolated Widow, and The Reclusive Widow, all published in 2020. The three books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narrative. This series concludes with its third installment.

Start with The Forgotten Widow and read in order.