Zoe Dawson Reading Order

1 book (2016–2016)

3 books (2014–2014)

Zoe Dawson's Forbidden Plays trilogy, completed in 2014, comprises three interconnected romance and literary fiction novels that should be read in publication order: Hot Read, Illegal Motions, and Monster Man. This finished series offers a complete narrative arc across its three volumes.

Start with Hot Read and read in order.

15 books (2012–2019)

The Going to the Dogs series by Zoe Dawson comprises 15 complete books published between 2012 and 2019, blending romance and literary fiction elements. Readers should begin with Groomed and proceed through the titles in publication order to experience the full arc of the series. The collection spans from Groomed through Up Against the Boards, concluding a seven-year narrative journey.

Start with Groomed, the first of 15 books in the Going to the Dogs series.

12 books (2012–2017)

The Hope Parish series spans twelve complete novels published between 2012 and 2017, blending romance and literary fiction across interconnected stories set in the same community. Beginning with A Perfect Mess, the series should be read in publication order to fully experience the character development and relationships that unfold across all twelve titles. The final book, Sheltering Lawson, was released in 2017, concluding Zoe Dawson's exploration of love and personal growth within this fictional parish.

Start with A Perfect Mess, the first of 12 books in the Hope Parish series.

1 book (2016–2016)

1 book (2016–2016)

10 books (2020–2023)

Zoe Dawson's NCIS series comprises ten romance novels published between 2020 and 2023, with the sequence appearing to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Commanding Sia and concluding with Safeguarding Kelly. This literary romance series follows characters through interconnected narratives across its ten installments.

Start with Commanding Sia, the first of 10 books in the NCIS series.

24 books (2017–2025)

The SEAL Team Alpha series by Zoe Dawson is an ongoing romance collection spanning 24 books published from 2017 to 2025. Each book features a different member of an elite military team, with titles like Cowboy, Kid Chaos, Tank, and Dragon reflecting the nicknames of the protagonists. Readers should follow the publication order starting with Cowboy to experience the interconnected stories as the author intended.

Start with Cowboy, the first of 24 books in the SEAL Team Alpha series.

#	Title
1	Cowboy 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Kid Chaos 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ruckus 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tank 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Blue 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Scarecrow 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Dragon 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Hollywood 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Wicked 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Artful Dodger 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Hemingway 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Mad Max 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Pitbull 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	2-Stroke 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Fast Lane 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Saint 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Joker 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Professor 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Blitz 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Gator 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Buck 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	D-Day 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Bear 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Zorro 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2022–2026)

The SEAL Team EAST series by Zoe Dawson consists of seven romance novels following military personnel and their personal lives. Published between 2022 and 2025, the series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Tex and continuing through Bondo, Easy, Shark, Twister, Brawler, Dagger, and Flash. Each book builds on the established world and relationships within the team.

Start with Tex, the first of 7 books in the SEAL Team EAST series.

8 books (2022–2026)

The SEAL Team Tier 1 series by Zoe Dawson comprises eight books published between 2022 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each entry should be read in publication order, beginning with Iceman and continuing through Preacher, GQ, Hazard, Kodiak, Boomer, Skull, and Breakneck. This romance series blends literary fiction elements throughout its interconnected narrative.

Start with Iceman, the first of 8 books in the SEAL Team Tier 1 series.

8 books (2013–2013)

The 12 NA's Of Christmas is a complete anthology series of eight interconnected holiday-themed romances published in 2013. Each book is written by a different author and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Little Christmas Romance by H.M. Ward. The series features standalone stories that capture various Christmas romance scenarios, blending contemporary romance with festive settings and literary storytelling.

Start with A Little Christmas Romance(By: H.M. Ward), the first of 8 books in the The 12 NA's Of Christmas series.

#	Title
1	A Little Christmas Romance(By: H.M. Ward) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Brave 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Christmas Catch(By: Chelsea M. Cameron) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cross Country Christmas(By: Tiffany King) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Frosted Midnight(By: Breena Wilde) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	If I Return(By: Sawyer Bennett) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Off the Market(By: Magan Vernon) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Warmth in Ice(By: A. Meredith Walters) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2019)

The Starbuck Chronicles is a complete two-book romance and literary fiction series by Zoe Dawson. Published between 2014 and 2019, the series consists of AfterLife and AfterMath, which should be read in publication order to follow the narrative properly.

Start with AfterLife and read in order.