Rachel Van Dyken Reading Order

14 books (2015–2025)

Rachel Van Dyken's Anthologies series comprises six books published between 2015 and 2022, spanning fantasy, romance, and historical fiction genres. The series consists of standalone stories and contributions to various anthology collections, including entries in the 1001 Dark Nights series. These books should be read in publication order to follow the author's evolving work. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Hurt, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	A Christmas Seduction 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hurt 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cocktales 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Twenty-Two 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rocking at Book Bonanza: Volume 2 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Twenty-Eight 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Thirty-One 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Thirty-Six 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Beyond The Love 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Hot! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Nightingale 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Forty-One 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	1001 Dark Nights: Compilation Forty-One 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Hope & Harmony 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2016–2017)

The Bachelors of Arizona is a complete three-book romance series by Rachel Van Dyken published between 2016 and 2017. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bachelor Auction, followed by The Bachelor Contract, and concluding with The Playboy Bachelor. Each installment builds on the relationships and storylines established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for the best experience.

Start with The Bachelor Auction and read in order.

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1	The Bachelor Auction 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Bachelor Contract 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Playboy Bachelor 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2014)

This complete trilogy by Rachel Van Dyken spans from 2013 to 2014 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Bet. The three-book series—The Bet, The Wager, and The Dare—blends fantasy, romance, and historical fiction elements throughout its interconnected narrative.

Start with The Bet and read in order.

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1	The Bet 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Wager 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Dare 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2019)

The Bro Code is a four-book contemporary romance series by Rachel Van Dyken published between 2018 and 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Co-Ed and continuing through Avoiding Temptation, Seducing Mrs. Robinson, and The Setup. Each book builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching storylines and character development throughout the series.

Start with Co-Ed, the first of 4 books in the Bro Code series.

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1	Co-Ed 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Avoiding Temptation 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Seducing Mrs. Robinson 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Setup 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2015–2018)

The Consequence series is a four-book romantic fantasy collection by Rachel Van Dyken, published between 2015 and 2018. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Consequence of Loving Colton and continuing through The Consequence of Revenge, The Consequence of Seduction, and concluding with The Consequence of Rejection. Each installment builds upon the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching narrative.

Start with The Consequence of Loving Colton, the first of 4 books in the Consequence series.

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1	The Consequence of Loving Colton 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Consequence of Revenge 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Consequence of Seduction 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Consequence of Rejection 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2019–2020)

Rachel Van Dyken's Covet series is a two-book fantasy romance complete saga that wrapped up between 2019 and 2020. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Stealing Her followed by Finding Him, as the story builds across both installments. This finished series combines elements of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction into a cohesive narrative arc.

Start with Stealing Her and read in order.

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1	Stealing Her 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Finding Him 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2019–2019)

Rachel Van Dyken's Cruel Summer trilogy is a complete fantasy romance series spanning three books published in 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Summer Heat, followed by Summer Nights, and concluding with Summer Seduction. This interconnected fantasy romance set blends historical fiction elements with paranormal intrigue across its three installments.

Start with Summer Heat and read in order.

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1	Summer Heat 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Summer Nights 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Summer Seduction 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2017–2017)

Rachel Van Dyken's Curious Liaisons is a two-book fantasy romance series that blends historical fiction elements. Both novels were published in 2017, and the series is complete. Reading these books in publication order—beginning with Cheater followed by Cheater's Regret—provides the intended narrative experience.

Start with Cheater and read in order.

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1	Cheater 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cheater's Regret 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2015–2022)

The Dark Ones Saga is a five-book fantasy romance series by Rachel Van Dyken, published between 2015 and 2019 and now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dark Ones and continuing through Untouchable Darkness, Dark Surrender, Darkest Temptation, Darkest Sinner, and Darkest Power. This historical fantasy romance series blends paranormal elements with romantic tension across its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with The Dark Ones, the first of 5 books in the Dark Ones Saga series.

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1	The Dark Ones 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Untouchable Darkness 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dark Surrender 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Darkest Temptation 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Darkest Sinner 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Darkest Power 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (2013–2023)

Rachel Van Dyken's Eagle Elite series comprises 16 books published between 2013 and 2023, following publication order from the first installment, Elect, through Exposed and beyond. The series appears to be complete as of 2023. This fantasy romance collection blends elements of historical fiction with contemporary storytelling across its decade-spanning publication timeline.

Start with Elect, the first of 16 books in the Eagle Elite series.

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1	Elect 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Elite 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bang Bang 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Elicit 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Enforce 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Entice 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Elude 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Ember 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Enamor 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Enchant 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Empire 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Enrage 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Envy 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Eulogy 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Exposed 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Dissolution 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2019)

Rachel Van Dyken's Elite Bratva Brotherhood consists of two completed romance novels published between 2015 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Rip followed by Debase, to experience the story as intended. This two-book series blends elements of fantasy and romance within a historical fiction framework.

Start with Rip and read in order.

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1	Rip 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Debase 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2025–2025)

6 books (2019–2019)

The Kristen Proby Crossover Collection is a complete six-book series published in 2019 featuring contributions from multiple romance authors including Rachel Van Dyken, K.L. Grayson, Samantha Young, Monica Murphy, Kristen Proby, and Sawyer Bennett. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with All Stars Fall and concluding with Wicked Force. This collaborative collection blends romance with elements of fantasy and historical fiction across its interconnected stories.

Start with All Stars Fall, the first of 6 books in the Kristen Proby Crossover Collection series.

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1	All Stars Fall 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Crazy Imperfect Love(By: K.L. Grayson) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hold On(By: Samantha Young) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Nothing Without You(By: Monica Murphy) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Soaring with Fallon(By: Kristen Proby) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Wicked Force(By: Sawyer Bennett) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2018–2018)

Rachel Van Dyken's Liars, Inc. duology spans two books released in 2018 and is now complete. The series combines fantasy and romance elements and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dangerous Exes followed by Dirty Exes, as each book builds on the previous narrative.

Start with Dangerous Exes and read in order.

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1	Dangerous Exes 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dirty Exes 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2014)

The London Fairy Tales series by Rachel Van Dyken consists of four complete novels published between 2012 and 2014, blending fantasy, romance, and historical fiction. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Upon a Midnight Dream and continuing through Whispered Music, The Wolf's Pursuit, and When Ash Falls. Each installment builds on the previous stories, making sequential reading essential to fully experience this paranormal romance series set in London.

Start with Upon a Midnight Dream, the first of 4 books in the London Fairy Tales series.

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1	Upon a Midnight Dream 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Whispered Music 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Wolf's Pursuit 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	When Ash Falls 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2020–2021)

Rachel Van Dyken's Mafia Royals is a seven-book fantasy romance series published between 2020 and 2021. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Royal Bully and concluding with Mafia King. Each installment continues the interconnected story of the royal mafia family, making sequential reading essential to following the overarching narrative.

Start with Royal Bully, the first of 7 books in the Mafia Royals series.

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1	Royal Bully 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ruthless Princess 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Scandalous Prince 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Broken Crown 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Destructive King 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Fallen Royal 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Mafia King 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2021–2023)

The My Summer In Seoul series by Rachel Van Dyken consists of three books published between 2021 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with My Summer In Seoul, followed by The Anti-Fan and the Idol, and concluding with Lost In Seoul. This fantasy-romance series blends elements of romance and historical fiction set in Seoul.

Start with My Summer In Seoul and read in order.

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1	My Summer In Seoul 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Anti-Fan and the Idol 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lost In Seoul 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2017–2018)

The Players Game is a completed two-book fantasy romance series by Rachel Van Dyken published between 2017 and 2018. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Fraternize followed by Infraction. This series combines elements of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction into a cohesive narrative arc.

Start with Fraternize and read in order.

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1	Fraternize 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Infraction 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2019–2019)

Rachel Van Dyken's Red Card series is a two-book fantasy romance saga that wrapped up in 2019. Both installments, Kickin' It and Risky Play, should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. This complete series blends elements of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction into a connected narrative.

Start with Kickin' It and read in order.

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1	Kickin' It 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Risky Play 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2011–2012)

The Renwick House series by Rachel Van Dyken comprises five interconnected fantasy romance novels published between 2011 and 2012. Each book in the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Seduction of Sebastian St. James and continuing through The Ugly Duckling Debutante, An Unlikely Alliance, The Devil Duke Takes a Bride, and concluding with The Redemption of Lord Rawlings. The series blends historical fiction elements with romance and fantasy themes set within the aristocratic Renwick House world.

Start with The Seduction of Sebastian St. James, the first of 5 books in the Renwick House series.

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1	The Seduction of Sebastian St. James 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Ugly Duckling Debutante 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	An Unlikely Alliance 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Devil Duke Takes a Bride 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Redemption of Lord Rawlings 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2013–2014)

Rachel Van Dyken's complete Ruin series comprises four books published between 2013 and 2014, blending fantasy, romance, and historical fiction elements. The four books should be read in publication order: Ruin, Fearless, Shame, and Toxic. This finished series offers a self-contained story arc across its four installments.

Start with Ruin, the first of 4 books in the Ruin series.

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1	Ruin 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fearless 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shame 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Toxic 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2012–2020)

Rachel Van Dyken's Seaside series comprises nine fantasy romance novels blending historical fiction elements, published between 2012 and 2020. The complete series follows publication order beginning with Tear and concluding with Surrender. Each book builds upon the previous installment, making sequential reading essential to fully experience the interconnected narrative.

Start with Tear, the first of 9 books in the Seaside series.

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1	Tear 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Forever 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Pull 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Shatter 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fall 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Strung 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Eternal 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Keep 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Surrender 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2019)

Rachel Van Dyken's Seaside Pictures trilogy spans from 2015 to 2019 and concludes the complete series in three installments. The books should be read in publication order beginning with Capture, followed by Steal and Abandon. This romance-focused series blends elements of fantasy and historical fiction into its narrative arc.

Start with Capture and read in order.

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1	Capture 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Steal 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Abandon 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2019–2020)

Rachel Van Dyken's Seaside Pictures series consists of two complete novellas published between 2019 and 2020. These standalone romantic stories set in the same universe should be read in publication order, beginning with All Stars Fall followed by Provoke. The series blends romance with the author's signature style, offering shorter narratives perfect for readers seeking quick, engaging stories within Van Dyken's broader Seaside Pictures world.

Start with All Stars Fall and read in order.

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1	All Stars Fall 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Provoke 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2012–2012)

5 books (2014–2024)

Rachel Van Dyken's Short Stories/Novellas series consists of five books published between 2014 and 2024, with new entries still being added. These fantasy, romance, and historical fiction pieces should be read in publication order, beginning with Evoke. The series includes The Parting Gift (co-written with Leah Sanders), A Two Twirl Christmas, We Three Kings, and Love Hazard, offering standalone and interconnected stories across multiple genres.

Start with Evoke, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	Evoke 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Parting Gift(With: Leah Sanders) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Two Twirl Christmas 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	We Three Kings 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Love Hazard 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

18 books (2011–2026)

Rachel Van Dyken's Standalone Novels series comprises 17 books published between 2011 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book functions as a complete story independent of the others, allowing readers to start with any title, though publication order beginning with Every Girl Does It is recommended for experiencing the author's evolving work. The collection spans fantasy, romance, and historical fiction across various collaborative efforts and solo works, offering diverse narratives that showcase Van Dyken's range as a writer.

Start with Every Girl Does It, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Every Girl Does It 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Divine Uprising 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Crown for Christmas 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fashion Jungle(With: Kathy Ireland) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Mafia Casanova(With: M. Robinson) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Kiss For You 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Falling For The Villain(With: M. Robinson) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Office Hate 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Office Date 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Godparent Trap 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Perfects 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Compel 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Exposing the Groom 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Clause & Effect(With: Colet Abedi) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Texts from My Exes 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Chemistry of Us(With: M. Robinson) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Reputation 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Deans List 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2024–2026)

The Rise of the De Langes is an ongoing fantasy romance series by Rachel Van Dyken with three books published between 2024 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Ciao Bella, followed by Little Nightmare and Sweet Poison. Van Dyken blends historical fiction elements with romantic storytelling throughout this interconnected tale.

Start with Ciao Bella and read in order.

1 book (2012–2012)

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1	Compromising Kessen 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2013)

The Wallflower series by Rachel Van Dyken is a complete three-book fantasy romance spanning 2012 to 2013. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Beguiling Bridget, followed by Waltzing with the Wallflower, and concluding with Taming Wilde. This historical fantasy romance series is best enjoyed by following the books as they were released.

Start with Beguiling Bridget and read in order.

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1	Beguiling Bridget 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Waltzing with the Wallflower 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Taming Wilde 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2016–2016)

The Wingmen Inc. series by Rachel Van Dyken consists of two complete romance novels published in 2016. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Matchmaker's Playbook followed by The Matchmaker's Replacement. This short series blends romance with contemporary storytelling for readers seeking interconnected standalone narratives.

Start with The Matchmaker's Playbook and read in order.

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1	The Matchmaker's Playbook 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Matchmaker's Replacement 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible