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Piper Rayne Reading Order

22 series · 129 books

Piper Rayne is the collaborative pen name of Elisabeth Grace and Michelle Lynn, a writing team behind over a hundred romance novels spanning contemporary, sports, and small-town settings. Known for their prolific output across multiple interconnected series like the Blue Collar Brothers and Chicago Grizzlies, they craft character-driven stories that balance humor, heat, and emotional depth. The duo has achieved USA Today bestseller status and continues to expand their romance portfolio with new releases across various subgenres and tropes.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

12 books (2017–2026)

Piper Rayne has contributed to ten romance anthologies published between 2017 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with #MomFail: 24 Authors & 24 Mom-Coms and continuing through the most recent entry, Always in My Heart. Each anthology features multiple authors and stories, making them accessible as individual reads while offering the full experience when followed sequentially.

Start with #MomFail: 24 Authors & 24 Mom-Coms, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with #MomFail: 24 Authors & 24 Mom-Coms

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#Title
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#MomFail: 24 Authors & 24 Mom-Coms
2
Christmas Treats
3
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Together with Love
4
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A Book A Day Presents: Color Theory
5
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Holding Onto You: Volume 2
6
7
Hockey Ever After Anthology
8
9
Ten First Dates
10
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Ice Cold Kisses
11
Holiday Friend Zones
12
Always in My Heart

Bedroom Games Series

Complete

5 books (2018–2018)

The Bedroom Games series by Piper Rayne is a complete romance series comprising five books published in 2018. Readers should follow the publication order beginning with Break the Ice, proceeding through Cold As Ice, Iced Out, On Thin Ice, and concluding with The Ice Box to experience the full narrative as intended.

Start with Break the Ice and read in order.

Start this series with Break the Ice

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Break the Ice
2
3
Iced Out
2018
4
5
The Ice Box
2018

Blue Collar Brothers Series

Complete

5 books (2018–2020)

The Blue Collar Brothers series by Piper Rayne is a completed romance series consisting of five books published in 2018. The novels should be read in publication order beginning with Crushing on the Cop, followed by Engaged to the EMT, Flirting with Fire, Blue Collar Quarantine, and Best Laid Plans to experience the full story arc as intended by the author.

Start with Crushing on the Cop and read in order.

#Title
1
Best Laid Plans
2018
2
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Crushing on the Cop
3
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Engaged to the EMT
4
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Flirting with Fire
5
Blue Collar Quarantine
2020

Charity Case / Chicago Law Series

Complete

4 books (2018–2018)

The Charity Case series by Piper Rayne is a complete four-book romance series published in 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Afternoon Delight and continuing through Clean Slate, Happy Hour, and Manic Monday. All four titles are now available and the series is finished.

Start with Afternoon Delight / Tempted by my Ex-Husband, the first of 4 books in the Charity Case / Chicago Law series.

Start this series with Afternoon Delight / Tempted by my Ex-Husband

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Afternoon Delight / Tempted by my Ex-Husband
2
3
Happy Hour / Seduced by my Ex's Divorce Attorney
4
Manic Monday / Smitten with the Best Man

Chicago Grizzlies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2023–2024)

The Chicago Grizzlies series by Piper Rayne is a four-book romance series published between 2023 and 2024, with new installments still forthcoming. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with On the Defense, followed by Something like Hate, Something like Lust, and Something like Love. This ongoing series combines the sports romance genre with contemporary storytelling centered around the titular hockey team.

Start with On the Defense, the first of 4 books in the Chicago Grizzlies series.

Start this series with On the Defense

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On the Defense
2
Something like Hate
3
Something like Lust
4
Something like Love

Hockey Hotties Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2021–2022)

The Hockey Hotties series comprises seven contemporary romance novels published between 2021 and 2022, following the lives and romantic entanglements of hockey players and the people around them. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Countdown to a Kiss. Each book features a different couple and can function as a standalone romance, though reading the full sequence enhances the interconnected storylines. The series includes Countdown to a Kiss, Faking It with #41, My Lucky #13, The Trouble with #9, Offside with #55, Second Shot with #76, Sneaking around with #34, and Tropical Hat Trick.

Start with Countdown to a Kiss, the first of 7 books in the Hockey Hotties series.

Start this series with Countdown to a Kiss

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1
Countdown to a Kiss
2
Faking It with #41
3
My Lucky #13
4
The Trouble with #9
5
Offside with #55
6
Second Shot with #76
7
Sneaking around with #34
8
Tropical Hat Trick

Hollywood Hearts Series

Complete

4 books (2017–2018)

Piper Rayne's Hollywood Hearts is a completed romance series comprising three books published between 2017 and 2018. The series follows interconnected characters in the entertainment industry and should be read in publication order, beginning with Animal Attraction / Doggie Style, followed by Mister Mom / The Manny, and concluding with Adrift / Domestic Bliss.

Start with Animal Attraction / Doggie Style and read in order.

Start this series with Animal Attraction / Doggie Style

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Animal Attraction / Doggie Style
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Mister Mom / The Manny
3
4
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Domestic Bliss

Kingsmen Football Stars Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2022–2023)

The Kingsmen Football Stars series by Piper Rayne consists of four contemporary romance novels published between 2022 and 2023. These books follow the romantic journeys of football players and the women in their lives, with each installment introducing new couples while developing the interconnected cast of characters. The series should be read in publication order beginning with False Start to fully appreciate the character development and relationships that build throughout the series. The complete series appears to be finished, offering readers a contained romantic narrative arc.

Start with False Start, the first of 4 books in the Kingsmen Football Stars series.

Start this series with False Start

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2
You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows
3
Over My Brother's Dead Body, Chase Andrews
4
You Can't Kiss the Nanny, Brady Banks

Lake Starlight Series

Ongoing

5 books (2023–2025)

The Lake Starlight series is an ongoing romance collection by Piper Rayne comprising five books published between 2023 and 2025. Each installment explores different romantic entanglements centered around the lakeside setting, with titles like The Issue with Bad Boy Roommates, The Problem with Second Chances, The Trouble with Runaway Brides, The Drawback of Single Dads, and The Complication with the Best Man. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the interconnected stories as intended. The series remains active with potential for future additions.

Start with The Issue with Bad Boy Roommates, the first of 5 books in the Lake Starlight series.

Start this series with The Issue with Bad Boy Roommates

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The Issue with Bad Boy Roommates
2
The Problem with Second Chances
3
The Trouble with Runaway Brides
4
The Drawback of Single Dads
5
The Complication with the Best Man

Modern Love Series

Complete

5 books (2017–2018)

Piper Rayne's Modern Love series contains five complete contemporary romance novels published in 2017. Each standalone story features a different couple and should be read in publication order: Charmed by The Bartender, Hooked on the Boxer, Mad About the Banker, The Brush-Off, and A Modern Love Christmas. The series concludes with the holiday-themed final installment.

Start with Charmed by The Bartender and read in order.

Start this series with Charmed by The Bartender

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Charmed by The Bartender
2
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Hooked on the Boxer
3
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Mad About the Banker
4
The Brush-Off
2017
5
A Modern Love Christmas
2018

Plain Daisy Ranch Series

Ongoing

7 books (2024–2025)

The Plain Daisy Ranch series by Piper Rayne consists of seven romance novels published between 2024 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with One Last Summer and continuing through The One I Didn't See Coming, The One I Left Behind, The One I Stood Beside, Chasing Forever, Chasing Home, and Chasing Love.

Start with One Last Summer, the first of 7 books in the Plain Daisy Ranch series.

Start this series with One Last Summer

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One Last Summer
2
The One I Didn't See Coming
3
The One I Left Behind
4
The One I Stood Beside
5
Chasing Forever
6
Chasing Home
7
Chasing Love

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

This two-book romance series from Piper Rayne was published between 2021 and 2022. The collection consists of short stories and novellas that should be read in publication order, beginning with Santa's Secret followed by Scoring With The Center. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Santa's Secret and read in order.

#Title
1
Santa's Secret
2021
2
Scoring With The Center

Single Dads Club Series

Complete

5 books (2017–2017)

The Single Dads Club is a complete romance series by Piper Rayne consisting of five books published in 2017. Each book follows a different single father navigating love and relationships while raising his children. Read the novels in publication order beginning with Dirty Talker to fully experience the interconnected stories of this group of friends.

Start with Dirty Talker and read in order.

Start this series with Dirty Talker

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1
Dirty Talker
2
3
4
Sex Weeks
2017
5

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2016–2025)

Piper Rayne's Standalone Novels series comprises five independent romance stories published between 2016 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book stands alone and can be enjoyed separately, though reading in publication order—beginning with Degenerate—offers the best experience. The series includes Degenerate, Single and Ready to Jingle, Claus and Effect, Merry Kissmas, and Yule Be Mine.

Start with Degenerate, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Degenerate

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1
2
Single and Ready to Jingle
3
Claus and Effect
4
Merry Kissmas
5
Yule Be Mine

The Baileys Series

Complete

12 books (2019–2020)

The Baileys is a complete contemporary romance series by Piper Rayne consisting of 12 books published between 2019 and 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Advice from a Jilted Bride and concluding with Winning my Best Friend's Girl. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone romance while contributing to the larger narrative arc of the Bailey family and their interconnected lives and relationships.

Start with Advice from a Jilted Bride, the first of 12 books in the The Baileys series.

Start this series with Advice from a Jilted Bride

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Advice from a Jilted Bride
2
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Birth of a Baby Daddy
3
Demise of a Self-Centered Playboy
4
Falling for my Brother's Best Friend
5
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Lessons from a One-Night Stand
6
Operation Bailey Wedding
7
Confessions of a Naughty Nanny
8
Operation Bailey Babies
9
Operation Bailey Birthday
10
Rules for Dating Your Ex
11
Secrets of the World's Worst Matchmaker
12
Winning my Best Friend's Girl

The Dugout Series

Ongoing

4 books (2026–2026)

The Dugout is an ongoing contemporary romance series by Piper Rayne consisting of four books released in 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Hotshot and continuing through The Rulebreaker, The Troublemaker, and The Wild Card. With additional installments planned, this series offers romance readers a interconnected story arc to follow from the first book onward.

Start with The Hotshot, the first of 4 books in the The Dugout series.

Start this series with The Hotshot

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2
The Rulebreaker
3
The Troublemaker
4
The Wild Card

The Greene Family Series

Likely Complete

14 books (2021–2022)

The Greene Family is a 14-book contemporary romance series by Piper Rayne published between 2021 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Greene Family Summer Bash. The books follow various members and connections of the Greene family through interconnected love stories, with titles ranging from A Greene Family Summer Bash through My Scorned Best Friend.

Start with A Greene Family Summer Bash, the first of 14 books in the The Greene Family series.

Start this series with A Greene Family Summer Bash

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A Greene Family Summer Bash
2
3
My Almost Ex
4
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My Beautiful Neighbor
5
My Sister's Flirty Friend
6
My Twist of Fortune
7
My Unexpected Surprise
8
My Vegas Groom
9
A Greene Family Christmas
10
A Greene Family Vacation
11
My Brother's Forbidden Friend
12
My Fake Fiancé
13
My Famous Frenemy
14
My Scorned Best Friend

The Mercer Family Series

Ongoing

4 books (2026–2027)

The Mercer Family is an ongoing contemporary romance series by Piper Rayne consisting of four books published between 2026 and 2027. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Chasing Smoke and continuing through Holding Ground, Treading Water, and Catching Light. New installments are planned beyond the current four books.

Start with Chasing Smoke, the first of 4 books in the The Mercer Family series.

Start this series with Chasing Smoke

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1
Chasing Smoke
2
Holding Ground
3
Treading Water
4
Catching Light

The Nest Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024–2025)

The Nest is an ongoing romance series by Piper Rayne consisting of five books published between 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Mr. B and continuing through Mr. Heartbreaker, Mr. Charming, Mr. Swoony, and concluding with The Nest Before Christmas.

Start with Mr. B, the first of 5 books in the The Nest series.

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2
Mr. B / Mr. Broody
3
Mr. Heartbreaker
4
Mr. Charming / Mr. C
5
Mr. S / Mr. Swoony
6
The Nest Before Christmas

The Rooftop Crew Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2020–2021)

The Rooftop Crew is a six-book contemporary romance series by Piper Rayne, published between 2020 and 2021. Each standalone novel follows a different couple while featuring a rotating cast of characters who form a close-knit friend group. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Royal Mistake, to fully appreciate the evolving dynamics and relationships within the crew. The complete series consists of A Royal Mistake, My Bestie's Ex, Our Star-Crossed Kiss, The Do-Over, The Rival Roomies, and A Co-Worker's Crush.

Start with A Royal Mistake, the first of 6 books in the The Rooftop Crew series.

Start this series with A Royal Mistake

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1
A Royal Mistake
2
My Bestie's Ex
3
Our Star-Crossed Kiss
4
5
The Rival Roomies
6
A Co-Worker's Crush

The Sin Bin Series

Ongoing

4 books (2027–2027)

The Sin Bin is a four-book romance series by Piper Rayne that launched in 2027 and is currently ongoing. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with He Plays for Keeps and continuing through He Plays it Close, He Plays the Part, and He Plays to Win.

Start with He Plays for Keeps, the first of 4 books in the The Sin Bin series.

Start this series with He Plays for Keeps

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He Plays for Keeps
2
He Plays it Close
3
He Plays the Part
4
He Plays to Win

White Collar Brothers Series

Complete

4 books (2019–2021)

The White Collar Brothers series by Piper Rayne consists of three complete romance novels published in 2019 that should be read in publication order. The series includes Dirty Flirty Enemy, Sexy Filthy Boss, and Wild Steamy Hook-Up, following interconnected stories within the white collar romance genre.

Start with Dirty Flirty Enemy and read in order.

Start this series with Dirty Flirty Enemy

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#Title
1
Dirty Flirty Enemy
2
Sexy Filthy Boss
3
Wild Steamy Hook-Up
4
Rock, Paper, Santa
2021

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Piper Rayne written?
Piper Rayne has written 129 books across 22 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Piper Rayne series?
Here are the first books in Piper Rayne's series: Anthologies: #MomFail: 24 Authors & 24 Mom-Coms; Bedroom Games: Break the Ice; Blue Collar Brothers: Best Laid Plans; Charity Case / Chicago Law: Afternoon Delight / Tempted by my Ex-Husband; Chicago Grizzlies: On the Defense.
What order should I read Piper Rayne's books?
We recommend reading Piper Rayne's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Piper Rayne still writing new books?
Yes, Piper Rayne has 9 ongoing series: Anthologies, Chicago Grizzlies, Lake Starlight, Plain Daisy Ranch, Standalone Novels and 4 more.

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