Ruth Cardello Reading Order

7 books (2016–2016)

The 7 Brides For 7 Brothers series is a complete seven-book romance collection published in 2016, featuring stories about seven brothers. Each book in the series is written by a different author, including JoAnn Ross, Melody Anne, Roxanne St. Claire, Christie Ridgway, Barbara Freethy, and Lynn Raye Harris alongside series coordinator Ruth Cardello. These novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Finn and continuing through Gabe, Hunter, James, Knox, Luke, and Max to follow the interconnected narratives across the entire collection.

Start with Finn(By: JoAnn Ross), the first of 7 books in the 7 Brides For 7 Brothers series.

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1	Finn(By: JoAnn Ross) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Gabe 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hunter(By: Melody Anne) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	James(By: Roxanne St. Claire) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Knox(By: Christie Ridgway) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Luke(By: Barbara Freethy) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Max(By: Lynn Raye Harris) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2014–2015)

The Andrades series is a six-book contemporary romance collection by Ruth Cardello, published between 2014 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Come Away with Me and concluding with Somewhere Along the Way. All six installments explore interconnected stories within the Andrades family across the novels Come Away with Me, Home to Me, Recipe for Love, Loving Gigi, Maximum Risk, and Somewhere Along the Way.

Start with Come Away with Me, the first of 6 books in the Andrades series.

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1	Come Away with Me 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Home to Me 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Recipe for Love 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Loving Gigi 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Maximum Risk 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Somewhere Along the Way 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2015)

Ruth Cardello's complete romance anthology series contains three books published between 2014 and 2015. The collection includes Favorite Christmas Cookies, Pink Shades of Words: Walk 2015, and Taken by a Trillionaire, which should be read in publication order. Each entry stands alone while contributing to the overall series.

Start with Favorite Christmas Cookies and read in order.

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1	Favorite Christmas Cookies 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Pink Shades of Words: Walk 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Taken by a Trillionaire 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2019)

Ruth Cardello's Bachelor Tower trilogy is a complete romance series consisting of three novels published between 2018 and 2019. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Impossible Bachelor, followed by Insatiable Bachelor, and concluding with Undeniable Bachelor. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching narrative.

Start with Impossible Bachelor and read in order.

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1	Impossible Bachelor 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Insatiable Bachelor 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Undeniable Bachelor 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (2015–2024)

The Barrington Billionaires series by Ruth Cardello is an ongoing romance series spanning 16 books published from 2015 to 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Billionaire For Lexi Novella Collection and continuing through the most recent installments. This collection follows interconnected stories within the wealthy Barrington family and their circle, blending contemporary romance with the dynamics of billionaire lifestyles across multiple character perspectives.

Start with A Billionaire For Lexi Novella Collection, the first of 16 books in the Barrington Billionaires series.

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1	A Billionaire For Lexi Novella Collection 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Always Mine 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Stolen Kisses 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Trade It All 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Let it Burn 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	More than Love 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Forever Now 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Never Goodbye 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Reluctantly Alpha 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Reluctantly Rescued 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Loving a Landon 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Reluctantly Romanced 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Loathing a Landon 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Everette: Driverton 1 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Levi: Driverton 2 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Ollie: Driverton 3 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2019–2020)

The Corisi Billionaires is a three-book contemporary romance series by Ruth Cardello, published between 2019 and 2020. The complete series consists of The Broken One, The Secret One, and The Wild One, and should be read in publication order. Each installment follows different characters within the wealthy Corisi family, building on relationships and storylines established in previous books.

Start with The Broken One and read in order.

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1	The Broken One 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Secret One 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Wild One 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2026–2027)

Ruth Cardello's Firebrook Valley romance series consists of four interconnected books following different couples within the same community. The series began in 2026 and is still ongoing, with new installments planned. Readers should start with Not Him and proceed through the subsequent titles in publication order to fully appreciate the developing relationships and shared storylines that connect the characters across the series.

Start with Not Him and read in order.

6 books (2018–2018)

The Left At The Altar series spans six complete standalone romance novels published in 2018, each written by a different author and featuring a unique love story centered around wedding themes. Reading these books in publication order beginning with Almost a Wedding provides the intended experience, though each entry can also be enjoyed independently. The series brings together contributions from Ruth Cardello, M. Malone, Raine Miller, Melody Anne, J.S. Scott, and Sawyer Bennett, offering varied romantic scenarios across the collection.

Start with Almost a Wedding, the first of 6 books in the Left At The Altar series.

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1	Almost a Wedding 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bad Blood(By: M. Malone) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Husband Material(By: Raine Miller) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Second Chances(By: Melody Anne) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Temporary Groom(By: J.S. Scott) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Wicked Wedding(By: Sawyer Bennett) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2011–2015)

The Legacy Collection by Ruth Cardello is a seven-book contemporary romance series published between 2011 and 2015. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with For Love or Legacy and continuing through A Corisi Christmas. These standalone-adjacent novels follow interconnected characters and their romantic journeys across the billionaire romance subgenre.

Start with For Love or Legacy, the first of 7 books in the Legacy Collection series.

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1	For Love or Legacy 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Maid for the Billionaire 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bedding the Billionaire 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Saving the Sheikh 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rise of the Billionaire 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Breaching the Billionaire 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Corisi Christmas 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2024–2025)

Ruth Cardello's Lighthearted Utensil Romance series comprises four books published between 2024 and 2025, with the sequence continuing. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Forked, followed by Knifed, Spooned, and Serviced. This romance series is ongoing, so additional installments may be forthcoming.

Start with Forked, the first of 4 books in the Lighthearted Utensil Romance series.

4 books (2013–2016)

The Lone Star Burn series by Ruth Cardello is a complete contemporary romance series comprising four books published between 2013 and 2016. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Taken, Not Spurred and continuing through Tycoon Takedown, Taken Home, and Taking Charge. This series offers interconnected stories set in the same world with overlapping characters and evolving relationships throughout the sequence.

Start with Taken, Not Spurred, the first of 4 books in the Lone Star Burn series.

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1	Taken, Not Spurred 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tycoon Takedown 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Taken Home 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Taking Charge 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2021–2023)

The Lost Corisis series consists of four contemporary romance novels by Ruth Cardello, published between 2021 and 2023. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with He Said Always and continuing through He Said Never, He Said Together, and He Said Forever. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.

Start with He Said Always, the first of 4 books in the Lost Corisis series.

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1	He Said Always 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	He Said Never 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	He Said Together 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	He Said Forever 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2025–2025)

Ruth Cardello has launched a series of standalone romance novels, with two books released in 2025 and more planned to follow. Better Than Doomscrolling should be read first, followed by Forced to Be Festive, though each entry can be enjoyed independently. The series is ongoing, so new installments are expected in the future.

Start with Better Than Doomscrolling and read in order.

6 books (2017–2018)

The Taken By A Trillionaire series is a six-book romance collection published between 2017 and 2018 that should be read in publication order. This completed series features collaborative writing from Ruth Cardello, J.S. Scott, and Melody Anne, with each installment building on the previous narrative. The books follow the interconnected stories of various characters navigating wealth, power, and romance across the collection.

Start with Virgin for the Prince(By: J.S. Scott), the first of 6 books in the Taken By A Trillionaire series.

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1	Virgin for the Prince(By: J.S. Scott) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Virgin for the Trillionaire 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Virgin to Conquer(By: Melody Anne) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Prince Bryan(By: J.S. Scott) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Prince Christopher(By: Melody Anne) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Prince Xander 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2022)

Ruth Cardello's Temptation series comprises three interconnected romance novels published between 2015 and 2022. The series appears to be complete, with entries that should be read in publication order: Be My Temptation, Twelve Days of Temptation, and Untouchable Kate. Each book builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for following the character arcs and relationships throughout the trilogy.

Start with Be My Temptation and read in order.

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1	Be My Temptation 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Twelve Days of Temptation 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Untouchable Kate 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2016–2016)

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1	Gentling the Cowboy 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2022–2022)

The Switch by Ruth Cardello is a two-book contemporary romance series published in 2022. Both entries, Out of Love and Strictly Business, should be read in publication order to follow the developing storylines and character arcs. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a finished narrative arc within its compact two-book format.

Start with Out of Love and read in order.

3 books (2025–2025)

The Twin Dare is an ongoing contemporary romance series by Ruth Cardello consisting of three books published in 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Out of Secrets, followed by Out of Touch, and Strictly Friends. New installments are planned for future release.

Start with Out of Secrets and read in order.

2 books (2023–2023)

Ruth Cardello's Twin Find series is a two-book contemporary romance collection published in 2023 that should be read in publication order, beginning with Out of Office followed by Strictly Family. The series appears to be complete based on its release pattern and structure.

Start with Out of Office and read in order.

2 books (2018–2019)

Ruth Cardello's Well Played series is a complete two-book contemporary romance duology published between 2018 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Well Played followed by Well Received. Both installments were released within a single year, making this a concise romance series ideal for readers seeking a quick, contained narrative arc.

Start with Well Played and read in order.

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1	Well Played 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Well Received 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2017–2019)

Ruth Cardello's Westerly Billionaire series spans five complete novels published between 2017 and 2019, all centered on the wealthy Westerly family. The books should be read in publication order: In the Heir, Up for Heir, Hollywood Heir, Royal Heir, and Runaway Heir. This contemporary romance series follows interconnected storylines within the billionaire family as each book introduces new characters and romantic entanglements.

Start with In the Heir, the first of 5 books in the Westerly Billionaire series.

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1	In the Heir 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Up for Heir 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hollywood Heir 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Royal Heir 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Runaway Heir 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible