Carly Phillips Books in Order: Every Series From Dare to Love and Serendipity to The Sterling Family
Carly Phillips has written well over a hundred novels in dozens of connected series, many of them sexy contemporary romances about close-knit families and flirty, high-heat love stories. That is a lot of reading order to untangle.
This guide lists her series in order of when they began, with a short description of each series and every book in reading order, so you can pick a starting point and follow the family connections.
Carly Phillips Series in Order
Phillips writes sexy contemporary romance in connected series. The longer ones follow a family, with each book focused on a different sibling, so the best way to read them is one series at a time in publication order. Each entry below describes the series premise and lists its books in order.
Simply Series (5 Books, 2000 to 2002)
Her early romances for Harlequin Blaze, featuring attractive leads, spirited heroines and a nosy grandmother. Read in this order: Simply Sinful, Simply Scandalous, Simply Sensual, Body Heat and Simply Sexy.
Fantasies Inc. (4 Books, 2001)
An early series that began with Secret Fantasy (2001). Read in this order: Secret Fantasy, Seductive Fantasy, Intimate Fantasy and Wild Fantasy.
Chandler Brothers (3 Books, 2002 to 2003)
A small-town romance series involving the Chandler brothers, a meddling mom and a panty thief. The Bachelor was the first romance novel featured on Kelly Ripa’s televised book club. Read in this order: The Bachelor (2002), The Playboy (2003) and The Heartbreaker (2003).
Billionaire Bad Boys (6 Books, 2003 to 2020)
The series centres on four wealthy tech entrepreneurs who have success but lack the right partner: Kade, who has some unusual quirks; Lucas, who is in love with his late brother’s widow; Derek, whose revenge scheme backfires; and Julian, a bad boy trying to make things right. Read in this order: Going All the Way (2003), Going Down Easy, Going Down Fast, Going Down Hard, Going In Deep and Going Down Again.
Costas Sisters (2 Books, 2004 to 2005)
A small-town series set on the Jersey Shore that follows twin sisters caught up in family schemes and romance. A missing twin, a detective searching for her and a stranger seeking answers lead to two happy endings. Read Under the Boardwalk (2004) and then Summer Lovin’ (2005).
Hot Zone (4 Books, 2004 to 2008)
Three sisters orphaned as children and raised by their sports-lawyer uncle now work as publicists at his firm, The Hot Zone, handling some of the most attractive athletes around. Read in this order: Hot Stuff (2004), Hot Number (2005), Hot Item (2006) and Hot Property (2008).
Ty and Hunter (2 Books, 2006 to 2007)
Ty and Hunter staged Lilly’s death to keep her safe. Ten years later she returns to reclaim her life, and someone may be trying to kill her. After Lilly and Ty reach their own happy ending, Hunter must face the woman who once walked away from him. Read Cross My Heart (2006) and then Sealed with a Kiss (2007).
Lucky (3 Books, 2008 to 2009)
Three cousins from the Corwin family confront their ancestors’ history to win the women they love. They believe a family curse dooms Corwin men who marry for love to lose both their partner and their wealth, but this generation is set on making love win. Read Lucky Charm (2008), Lucky Streak (2009) and Lucky Break (2009).
Most Eligible Bachelors (2 Books, 2010)
New York City’s most desirable single men have their lives exposed by a gossip blog despite their efforts to stay out of the spotlight. They only settle down with the one woman who truly suits them. Read Kiss Me If You Can and then Love Me If You Dare.
Serendipity (5 Books, 2011 to 2013)
A small-town series featuring the Barron brothers, who are estranged from each other and find their way back through love. Read in this order: Serendipity (2011), Fated, Destiny, Karma and Kismet.
Serendipity’s Finest (4 Books, 2012 to 2023)
The sequel to Serendipity, this small-town series follows three siblings who work to meet the high standards set by their well-regarded police chief father. Along the way they uncover family secrets and fall in love. Read in this order: Perfect Fit (2012), Perfect Fling (2013), Perfect Together (2014) and Perfect Strangers.
Dare to Love (10 Books, 2013 to 2017)
Her most popular series centres on the Dare siblings, who are billionaires in Miami, Florida, and often appear around the Miami Thunder football team. Their father’s secret second family sets the story in motion. In Dare to Surrender, Isabelle Masters leaves a controlling ex, gets arrested and is rescued by Gabriel Dare, who offers her an invitation to the Eden resort. Read in this order: Dare to Love (2013), Dare to Desire, Dare to Surrender, Dare to Submit, Dare to Touch, Dare to Hold, Dare to Rock, Dare to Seduce, Dare to Take and A Very Dare Christmas.
The Arrangement Universe (3 Books, 2014)
A connected trilogy of romance novels published in 2014. Read in this order: The Seduction, Secrets and Dangerous Lies.
Dirty Sexy (4 Books, 2016)
Four attractive brothers must overcome painful childhoods before they can build a future. Many women pursue them, but they aren’t searching for romance until love becomes possible. Read in this order: Dirty Sexy Saint, Dirty Sexy Inked, Dirty Sexy Cuffed and Dirty Sexy Sinner.
Bodyguard Bad Boys (3 Books, 2017 to 2018)
A romance collection about bodyguards who are intensely protective of their clients, along with women who blur the line between professional duty and romance. Read in this order: His to Keep (also published as Rock Me), Tempt Me and His to Protect.
Book Boyfriend (4 Books, 2017)
Four men build a business from scratch and find romance along the way, with their skills showing both at work and in the bedroom. Read in this order: Big Shot, Faking It, Well Built and Rock Solid.
Rosewood Bay (5 Books, 2018)
A small-town contemporary romance series set in Rosewood Bay, the same town that anchors the Hot Heroes sisters’ story. Read in this order: Fearless, Breathe, Freed, Love Not Lost and Dream.
The Knight Brothers (5 Books, 2019)
A series about billionaire Knight brothers who must learn to trust each other before finding love. Dare Me Tonight connects to Sienna Dare’s story in the Dare to Love series. Read in this order: Take Me Again, Take the Bride, Take Me Down, Dare Me Tonight and Take Me Now.
Sexy (4 Books, 2019 to 2020)
Wealthy nightclub owners who seem to have it all find something missing until the right woman appears. They are close as brothers, bonded by a shared tragedy, and working through their pain toward a future they are not sure they deserve. The series connects to Dare to Love through Jason Dare’s story, Dare Me Tonight. Read in this order: More Than Sexy, Sexy Hers (or Twice as Sexy), Better Than Sexy and Sexy Love (or Always Sexy).
Hot Heroes (4 Books, 2020)
Sisters who were separated as children reunite in Rosewood Bay and work through their past. Read in this order: Touch You Now, Hold You Now, Need You Now and Want You Now.
Dare Nation (5 Books, 2020 to 2021)
The siblings were raised as Prescotts but learn through a sperm donation that they are actually Dares. They are star athletes who run a public relations agency for sports clients, and they are dominant alpha men. Read in this order: Dare to Resist, Dare to Tempt, Dare to Play, Dare to Stay and Dare to Tease.
Kingston Family (11 Books, 2021 to 2023)
“Oh those Kingstons! Billionaires, alphas, and family drama to love.” This is her modern family saga, and a good choice if you like big, connected casts. Read in this order: Just One Night (2021), Just One Scandal, Just One Chance, Just One Spark, Just One Wish, Just One Dare, Just One Kiss, Just One Taste, Just Another Spark, Just One Fling and Just One Tease.
Dare Crossover (4 Books, 2023 to 2024)
A crossover series that connects the Dare World to her other families. Read in this order: Just a Little Hookup, Just a Little Secret, Just a Little Promise and Just a Little Chase.
The Sterling Family (7 Books, 2024 to 2025)
Steamy, self-contained romance novels that sit within the Kingston Family collection. Each book can be read on its own. Read in this order: Just One More Moment, Just One More Dare, Just One More Mistletoe, Just One More Temptation, Just One More Affair, Just One More Time and Just One More Date.
Sterling Family Crossover (3 Books, 2024 to 2026)
A crossover trilogy that links the Sterling family to the wider Dare World. Read in this order: Just a Little Crush, Just a Little Desire and Just a Little Tempted.
Dare to Fall (4 Books, 2026)
A newer addition to the Dare World. Read in this order: Falling for Trouble, Falling for Real, Falling for Love and Falling for Christmas.
Standalones and Other Series
- Standalones: Brazen (1999), Solitary Man (2000), Erotic Invitation (2001), Billionaires in Love (2014) and Never Say Love (2016)
- Carly Classic: Perfect Partners (1999), The Right Choice (2000), Unexpected Chances (2011), Worthy of Love (2015)
- Boyfriend Experience: The Boyfriend Experience (2019)
- Dirty Dare: Just One Summer (2024)
Where to Start With Carly Phillips
- For her signature series: Dare to Love.
- For a modern family saga: Just One Night (Kingston Family).
- For a quick series: Dirty Sexy or Book Boyfriend, each four books.
- For her early hits: The Bachelor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carly Phillips’s Books
What is Carly Phillips’s most popular series?
The Dare to Love series, beginning with Dare to Love, is among her best-known.
Which Carly Phillips book should I read first?
Dare to Love is the most popular starting point, or Just One Night for a newer series.
Do I need to read her books in order?
Each series should be read in order, and the crossover series make more sense after the main ones.
How many books has Carly Phillips written?
She has written well over a hundred books across more than thirty series.
What is Carly Phillips’s newest series?
The Dare to Fall series, published in 2026.
What should I read if I like Carly Phillips?
Readers often enjoy Kristen Ashley, Susan Mallery, Lori Foster, Melissa Foster and Carrie Ann Ryan.
About Carly Phillips
Carly Phillips is a bestselling romance author who has appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today lists, with about fifty novels to her name. She lives in Purchase, New York, with her husband, her college sweetheart, and three dogs. Her novel The Bachelor was the first romance book featured on Kelly Ripa’s televised book club.
My Take as a Reader
Choose by trope and by family. If you like big sibling groups, start with Dare or Kingston, and let the connected series carry you from there.
Final Note
Carly Phillips has a series for almost every romance mood. Start with Dare to Love or Just One Night, follow the order above and bookmark this page.
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