The ULTIMATE Kristen Ashley Reading Guide
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a book junkie in possession of a great romance craving, must be in want of a Kristen Ashley book. Or is it just me? It would appear that every 3-4 books that I read, I revert back to a good ol’ Kristen Ashley fave. Sometimes cover to cover, sometimes re-reading only a few chapters, and sometimes only revisiting my favourite scenes. That would mean that I’ve read Sweet Dreams approximately 197 times, Lady Luck 163 times, Own the Wind 144 times, The Gamble 121 times, At Peace 211 times, The Will a million times…or thereabouts. And because I am often asked by fellow readers where to start their ‘KA adventure’, given this extraordinary author’s impressive back catalogue, I decided to create this page as the ‘ULTIMATE Kristen Ashley point of reference’ for book junkies either new to this author or who’ve just dipped their toes into the KA Universe.
But…where to start?
If you want to fall in love with Kristen Ashley’s writing the way I did, I suggest the following novels first, as that is how I started my obsession. They each represent a very different facet of this author’s inimitable style, and they can all be enjoyed as standalones. If you keep scrolling down, you’ll also find out where they fit in their respective series.
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Happy reading, book junkies! ♡
COLORADO MOUNTAIN
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
The Gamble: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Nina & Max]
Sweet Dreams: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Lauren & Tate]
Lady Luck: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Lexie & Ty]
Breathe: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Faye & Chace]
Jagged: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Zara & Ham]
Kaleidoscope: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Emme & Deck]
Bounty: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Justice & Deke]TRADE PAPERBACK
“We learned in Sweet Dreams that one tragic night, Wood fell asleep at the wheel and ended up accidentally killing a man he loved and respected, a man he grew up with, his best friend’s father. Burdened with guilt and a sister who was out-of-control, Wood let this leak into his marriage to Maggie. Then he let his marriage turn bitter. Then he let Maggie go. Finally, a good woman rolls into Carnal and Wood finds he’s in competition with his ex-best friend for her love. And he loses. But he wakes up to the fact that he already had a good woman. He just needs to win her back. The Colorado Mountain series will conclude with the story of Coal “Wood” Blackwood.” —Kristen Ashley
READING RECOMMENDATION: Reading For You (The ‘Burg series) before reading Jagged is advised.
ROCK CHICK
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
Rock Chick Reawakening (novella): My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick Rescue: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick Redemption: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick Renegade: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick Revenge: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick Reckoning: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick Regret: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick Revolution: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick Reborn: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Rock Chick Rematch: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA [23 Jan 2024]COLLECTOR’S EDITION HARDCOVERS
“Is There Life after Rock Chick? Heck yeah! Although the final chapter of Rock Chick was Ally’s story, this doesn’t mean we need to say good-bye to the gang at Fortnum’s. Oh no. They’ll return in a spin-off series with Mace and Stella in LA. This might or might not include Darius getting his story told in that series. So if you are aching for Darius to have his happily ever after, don’t give up hope. Just hang tight for more information on that.” —Kristen Ashley
AVENGING ANGELS
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
Avenging Angel: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA [2 Apr 2024]
“This series is a continuation/next generation of the Rock Chick series. The Nightingale Investigations & Security team is expanding. Their new branch is in Phoenix, and beloved characters we know, as well as new family we’ll gather along the way, participate in hijinks in the Valley of the Sun.” —Kristen Ashley
DREAM MAN
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
Mystery Man: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Gwen & Hawk]
Wild Man: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Tessa & Brock]
Law Man: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Mara & Mitch]
Motorcycle Man: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Tyra & Tack]
Quiet Man (Rock Chick/Dream Man novella): Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Lottie & Mo]
DREAM TEAM
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
Dream Maker: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Evie & Mag]
Dream Chaser: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Ryn & Boone]
Dream Spinner: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Hattie & Axl]
Dream Keeper: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Pepper & Auggie]COOKBOOK
Dream Bites, Cooking with the Commandos: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print
This series is a spin-off from Quiet Man, the Rock Chick/Dream Man mashup novella, and it centres around the hero’s four best friends.
CHAOS
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
Own the Wind: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Tabby & Shy]
Fire Inside: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Lanie & Hop]
Ride Steady: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Carissa & Joker]
Walk Through Fire: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Millie & High]
Rough Ride (novella): Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Rosalie & Snapper]
Wild Like the Wind: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Keely & Hound]
Free: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Rebel & Rush; Janna & Beck]
Wild Fire (novella): Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Georgie & Dutch]
Wild Wind (novella): Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Archie & Jagger]
READING RECOMMENDATION: Reading Motorcycle Man (Dream Man series) before starting this series is advised.
WILD WEST MC
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
Still Standing: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Clara & Buck]
Smoke and Steel: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU | Print | Audio — [Hellen & Core]
READING RECOMMENDATION: This series is a spin-off from the Chaos series, so reading that series beforehand is strongly recommended. Wild West MC tells the stories of the brothers of the Chaos MC, Resurrection MC (from Free), and Aces High MC…and the women who love them. Chaos and Resurrection are both based in Denver, Colorado, but Resurrection does its work anywhere it’s needed. Aces High is situated in Phoenix, Arizona. The Wild West MC universe will bounce among these three clubs.
THE ‘BURG
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
For You: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Feb & Colt]
At Peace: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Violet & Joe]
Golden Trail: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Rocky & Layne]
Games of the Heart: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Dusty & Mike]
The Promise: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Frankie & Benny]
Hold On: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Cher & Merry]
READING RECOMMENDATION: The Promise is a direct continuation of the events in At Peace, but focusing on a different couple. Reading these two books in order is advised.
MAGDALENE
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
The Will: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Josie & Jake]
Soaring: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Amelia & Mickey]
The Time In Between: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Cady & Coert]
UNFINISHED HERO
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
Knight: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Anya & Knight]
Creed: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Sylvie & Creed]
Raid: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Hanna & Raiden]
Deacon: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Cassidy & Deacon]
Sebring: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Olivia & Nick]
THE THREE
(Paranormal/Fantasy Romance series; not standalone novels)
Until the Sun Falls from the Sky: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
With Everything I Am: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Wild and Free: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
READING RECOMMENDATION: Each book follows a different couple, but the background storyline continues from one book to another, so reading these books in order is important.
FANTASYLAND
(Paranormal/Fantasy Romance series; standalone novels with interconnected characters)
Wildest Dreams: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
The Golden Dynasty: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Fantastical: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Broken Dove: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Midnight Soul: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Gossamer in the Darkness (novella): Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
THE RISING
(serialised Paranormal/Fantasy Romance series, a spin-off from the Fantasyland series)
The Beginning of Everything: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
The Plan Commences: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
The Dawn of the End: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
The Rising: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
“Once upon a time, in a parallel universe, there existed the continent of Triton. The land was filled with beauty, but it was also splintered by war. Out of the chaos grew a conspiracy to reawaken the Beast, a fearsome creature who wrought only tragedy and devastation. The only way to stop him was to fulfill an ancient prophecy: Triton’s four strongest warriors must wed its four most powerful witches, binding all nations together and finally bringing peace to the land…”
GHOSTS AND REINCARNATION
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
Sommersgate House: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Lacybourne Manor: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Penmort Castle: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Fairytale Come Alive: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Lucky Stars: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
HONEY
(Erotic Romance series; standalone novels with interconnected characters)
The Deep End: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Amèlie & Olivier]
The Farthest Edge: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Evangeline & Branch]
The Greatest Risk: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Sixx & Stellan]
“Enter a decadent sensual world where gorgeous alpha males are pleasure slaves committed to fulfilling a woman’s every desire. At the elite Honey club, no boundary will be left untested, and one’s darkest desires will become a sensual reality.”
MOONLIGHT AND MOTOR OIL
(standalone novels with interconnected characters)
The Hookup: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Izzy & Johnny]
The Slow Burn: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Addie & Toby]
“Matlock, Kentucky’s good guy and bad boy brothers, Johnny and Toby Gamble, meet the new girls in town, the Forrester sisters—sugary-sweet Eliza and smooth-leather Addie. Enter Moonlight and Motor Oil and follow the love stories of two brothers and two sisters who were made for each other.”
MISTED PINES
(Romantic Thriller series; standalone novels with interconnected characters)
The Girl in the Mist: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU | Print | Audio — [Delphine & Cade]
The Girl in the Woods: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU | Print | Audio — [Lucinda & Rus]
MATHILDA, SUPERWITCH
Mathilda, SuperWitch: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
The Rise of the Dark Lord: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
RIVER RAIN
After the Climb: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Imogen & Duncan]
Chasing Serenity: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Chloe & Judge]
Taking the Leap: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Alexandra & Rix]
Making the Match: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Mika & Tom]
Fighting the Pull: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio — [Elsa & Hale]
STANDALONE NOVELS
Heaven and Hell: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Three Wishes: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Play It Safe: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Complicated: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Fast Lane: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Perfect Together: My Review | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
Too Good to Be True: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA [31 Oct 2023]
ANTHOLOGIES
(short stories and novellas taking us back to characters and series in the Kristen Ashley universe)
Loose Ends (Volume 1): Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Print | Audio
COMPLETE SERIES BOX SETS
Dream Man: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Apple Books
Ghosts and Reincarnation: Apple Books
Unfinished Hero: Apple Books
The ‘Burg: Apple Books
Fantasyland: Apple Books
The Three: Apple Books
Magdalene: Apple Books
Moonlight and Motor Oil: Apple Books
Honey: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Apple Books
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