Claire Kingsley Books in Order: Every Series and Standalone

Kingsley has written several series, including the Jetty Beach series, Miles Family, Bailey Brothers, Haven Brothers, Bootleg Springs, and Dirty Martini Running Club. She has also contributed to the shared-world Bluewater Billionaires series with other romance authors.

The guide below organizes her books by series and explains the recommended reading order. It also includes standalone romances and a note about her upcoming Raven Falls series.

1. Jetty Beach Series in Order

The Jetty Beach series features interconnected contemporary romances. Each book focuses on a different couple, while returning characters and familiar connections help create a shared world.

1. Behind His Eyes (2016)
   This romance introduces readers to Kingsley’s early style, combining attraction with the personal struggles that make a relationship difficult. It is a good starting point for readers who want to explore the original Jetty Beach stories in order.
2. One Crazy Week (2016)
   This installment follows a new couple through romantic complications and unexpected developments. Reading it after Behind His Eyes helps you enjoy the connections between the stories.
3. Messy Perfect Love (2016)
   This book continues the series with another relationship shaped by imperfect circumstances and growing feelings. It expands the Jetty Beach world while keeping the focus on an individual couple’s romantic journey.
4. Operation Get Her Back (2016)
   The story centers on a romantic situation that requires more than simply admitting attraction. Its place in the series makes it a natural next read for anyone following the original publication order.
5. Weekend Fling (2017)
   A romance that begins with the possibility of a temporary connection develops into something more complicated. It is a good choice for readers who enjoy the uncertainty of a casual arrangement becoming emotionally meaningful.
6. Good Girl Next Door (2017)
   This installment explores attraction and relationship expectations as its central characters discover that love may not fit the assumptions they started with. Familiar connections to the wider series make it especially enjoyable in order.
7. The Path to You (2017)
   The seventh book continues the interconnected romance format with another couple’s journey toward a lasting relationship. It rounds out the original Jetty Beach sequence for readers who want to experience all seven stories.

Reading tip: The Jetty Beach books are interconnected standalones, so you can follow individual couples without needing to remember every detail from the previous book. Publication order is still the best option if you want to catch returning characters and cameos.

2. Always Series in Order

The Always series focuses on emotional contemporary romance. The first two books are connected through their characters, while the third is a novella that offers a glimpse into the couples’ happily-ever-after lives.

1. Always Have (2016)
   This book introduces the first central couple and establishes the emotional tone of the series. It is the right place to start before moving to the next full-length romance.
2. Always Will (2016)
   The second book introduces another central romance while bringing back the first couple. Reading Always Have first helps you understand the relationships and connections between the characters.
3. Always Ever After (2016)
   This novella gives readers a chance to revisit the couples and see more of their lives after the main stories. Save it until you have read the first two books for the fullest experience.

3. Book Boyfriends Series in Order

The Book Boyfriends books are interconnected romantic comedies, each following a different couple. The stories can be enjoyed independently, but reading in order makes the returning characters and references easier to recognize.

1. Book Boyfriend (2017)
   This first romance introduces the series’ playful approach to attraction and romantic expectations. It is the best starting point for readers who want to experience the Book Boyfriends world from the beginning.
2. Cocky Roommate (2017)
   This installment builds its romance around a living situation that brings the central characters into close contact. The setup creates opportunities for banter, tension, and feelings that become harder to ignore.
3. Hot Single Dad (2017)
   This story follows a romance complicated by the responsibilities and emotional realities of single parenthood. It is a good choice for readers who enjoy romantic comedies that balance humor with family life.

Related Bonus Story: Her Best Friend

Her Best Friend is a related bonus story associated with the Book Boyfriends world. Read it after Hot Single Dad if you want to follow the related characters and connections in a more complete sequence.

4. His Heart

His Heart (2017)

His Heart is a standalone contemporary romance rather than the first installment in a longer numbered series. It explores an emotional relationship in which love, vulnerability, and personal challenges are central to the characters’ journey.

You can read it at any point in Claire Kingsley’s bibliography. Readers who prefer emotionally intense romances over lighter romantic comedies may want to consider it as an alternative starting point.

5. Finding Ivy

Finding Ivy (2017, originally published as Remembering Ivy)

Finding Ivy is a standalone romantic suspense story. It combines a developing relationship with uncertainty and danger, making it a different experience from Kingsley’s lighter romantic comedies.

The book was originally published under the title Remembering Ivy. If you come across both titles in book listings, check the edition details so you do not accidentally treat them as two separate novels.

6. Bootleg Springs Series in Order

The Bootleg Springs series is a collaborative project by Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score. Set in a small town filled with colorful characters, family connections, and local secrets, the series mixes romance with an ongoing mystery.

Because the books share a wider mystery and recurring characters, it is best to read them in numbered order.

1. Whiskey Chaser (2018)
   The first book introduces the Bootleg Springs setting and begins the larger story surrounding the town and its residents. It establishes the mix of romance, humor, and mystery that continues through the series.
2. Sidecar Crush (2018)
   The second installment follows another couple while continuing to develop the wider Bootleg Springs storyline. Reading it after Whiskey Chaser helps you keep track of the town’s secrets and returning characters.
3. Moonshine Kiss (2018)
   This book moves the series forward with a new central romance and further developments in the shared story. It is best enjoyed after the first two installments because the town’s ongoing mysteries connect the books.
4. Bourbon Bliss (2019)
   The fourth book adds another couple’s relationship to the larger Bootleg Springs world. It also continues the shared narrative, making the earlier installments useful background.
5. Gin Fling (2019)
   This installment continues the romantic stories and the unresolved questions surrounding Bootleg Springs. Readers who have followed the series from the beginning will be better positioned to appreciate the returning characters and ongoing plot threads.
6. Highball Rush (2020)
   The sixth book brings the original series sequence to its conclusion. Read it last to experience the connected romances and overarching story in the intended order.

Reading tip: Bootleg Springs is a shared series by two authors, so it is worth keeping the books together in your reading plan rather than separating them by author.

7. Miles Family Series in Order

The Miles Family series is a contemporary small-town romance series centered on a close-knit family and the relationships surrounding them. Its books build on the same family world, so publication order is recommended.

1. Broken Miles (2018)
   This first book introduces the Miles family and establishes the emotional and relationship dynamics that shape the series. It is the best place to begin if you want to understand the family before moving into later romances.
2. Forbidden Miles (2018)
   The second book follows another relationship within the connected Miles Family world. It continues the series’ focus on complicated feelings and the challenges that arise when romance clashes with expectations.
3. Reckless Miles (2018)
   This installment explores a new couple’s romantic journey while continuing the wider family story. Reading the earlier books first provides more context for the characters and their connections.
4. Hidden Miles (2019)
   The fourth book adds another romance to the series and expands the world surrounding the Miles family. Its position in the sequence makes it a natural follow-up to the first three novels.
5. Gaining Miles (2019)
   The fifth book continues the family-centered romance stories and gives readers another perspective on relationships within the shared world. Read it after Hidden Miles to follow the series in order.

Important connection: The Miles Family series comes before the Bailey Brothers in the broader Tilikum reading sequence. Readers who want to follow the full small-town timeline should begin here.

8. The Mogul and the Muscle

The Mogul and the Muscle (2019)

This romance is Claire Kingsley’s contribution to the collaborative Bluewater Billionaires series. It follows Jude and Cameron in a story that combines romance with the shared-world setup created by several contemporary romance authors.

The book can be read on its own, but readers interested in the wider Bluewater Billionaires world can also explore the other authors’ contributions. Those companion books feature different central couples rather than forming a conventional series written entirely by Kingsley.

9. Dirty Martini Running Club Series in Order

The Dirty Martini Running Club is a romantic comedy series built around interconnected stories and different couples. The series features humorous situations, romantic tension, and characters whose relationships sometimes cross over between books.

For the most complete experience, read the prequel first and then continue through the four main novels.

1. Everly Dalton’s Dating Disasters (2019)
   This prequel introduces Everly and her dating experiences before the main series begins. It provides useful background for the characters and events that lead into the full-length romances.
2. Faking Ms. Right (2019)
   The first full-length novel introduces Shepherd and Everly in a romance built around pretending and the complications that arise when feelings become real. It establishes the humorous tone and relationship dynamics that help define the series.
3. Falling for My Enemy (2020)
   This installment follows Hazel and Corban, whose relationship begins with conflict rather than easy agreement. Their story explores how rivalry and attraction can become difficult to separate.
   The book has also been published under the alternate title Love According to Science, so readers should check editions carefully when searching for it.
4. Marrying Mr. Wrong (2021)
   The third main novel follows Sophie and Cox in a relationship shaped by romantic complications and unexpected developments. Reading the earlier books first gives you a better sense of the shared cast and the series’ style.
5. Flirting With Forever (2023)
   The fourth main novel focuses on Nora and Dex. It continues the interconnected romance format and gives the series another relationship in which attraction, uncertainty, and the possibility of lasting love all play a part.

Reading tip: You can read the four main romances without the prequel, but Everly Dalton’s Dating Disasters provides extra context for readers who want the fuller experience.

10. The Bailey Brothers Series in Order

The Bailey Brothers series is one of Claire Kingsley’s key small-town romance series. Set in Tilikum, it follows the Bailey family and their relationships, combining humor, family dynamics, emotional growth, and romance.

The books are connected, and the author recommends reading them in order.

1. Protecting You (2020)
   The first book introduces the Bailey Brothers world and the relationship between Asher and Grace. It establishes the family and town dynamics that continue throughout the series.
2. Fighting for Us (2020)
   This second installment continues Asher and Grace’s story. Since it follows the same central couple, reading Protecting You first is particularly important.
3. Unraveling Him (2020)
   The third book shifts the focus to Evan and Fiona. Their romance adds another perspective to the Bailey Brothers world while continuing the larger series’ emotional and family themes.
4. Rushing In (2020)
   This installment follows Gavin and Skylar as their relationship develops. It builds on the established Tilikum setting and allows the wider cast to remain part of the reading experience.
5. Chasing Her Fire (2021)
   The fifth book focuses on Logan and Cara. Their story continues the series’ blend of romance, personal challenges, and the connections that make the town feel like a shared community.
6. Rewriting the Stars (2022)
   The sixth book follows Levi and Annika and concludes the main Bailey Brothers sequence. It is best saved until you have read the previous installments and become familiar with the family and their relationships.

Where Does How the Grump Saved Christmas Fit?

How the Grump Saved Christmas (2022) is a standalone holiday romance set in Tilikum, the same town featured in the Bailey Brothers books. It follows Elias and Isabelle and can be read independently, although readers who have already visited Tilikum may recognize familiar places and connections.

The story’s timeline overlaps with Rewriting the Stars. You can read it before or after the Bailey Brothers series, but reading it after the main series is a convenient choice if you want to preserve the main sequence first.

11. The Haven Brothers Series in Order

The Haven Brothers series returns to Tilikum and takes place several years after the Bailey Brothers story concludes. These books combine small-town romance with romantic suspense, family relationships, danger, and the possibility of a fresh start.

The Haven Brothers books are interconnected standalones, but reading them in publication order helps you follow the family and the recurring characters.

1. Obsession Falls (2023)
   The first book introduces the Haven Brothers series and establishes its blend of romance and suspense. It is the recommended starting point for readers who want to meet the family and understand the series’ tone.
2. Storms and Secrets (2024)
   The second installment follows another couple in the Haven Brothers world. As the series develops, family connections and the small-town setting help tie the individual stories together.
3. Temptation Trails (2024)
   This book continues the series with a new romantic relationship and further developments within the Haven family. It is a natural next read after Storms and Secrets.
4. Whispers and Wildfire (2025)
   The fourth installment adds another romance to the series while continuing the blend of suspense and small-town relationships. Reading the previous books first helps you recognize the characters and their shared connections.
5. Captivation Creek (2026)
   The fifth book continues the Haven Brothers stories with another central couple. It is a good choice for readers who have followed the family from the beginning and want to see the wider world develop further.
6. Peaks and Promises (2026)
   The sixth book follows Reese Haven and Summer Lewis. Summer is a single mother dealing with a dangerous ex, while Reese returns to his hometown and tries to protect her and her son. Their circumstances lead to a fake-family arrangement that becomes emotionally complicated as they confront their pasts and the possibility of a future together.

Reading tip: Peaks and Promises is the latest released title in the Haven Brothers sequence as of October 2026. Although the books focus on different couples, reading the earlier installments provides more context for Tilikum and the Haven family.

12. Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms

Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms (2025)

This standalone holiday romance is set in the wider Tilikum world. It follows Jensen and Natalie and offers a seasonal story for readers who enjoy romance with a festive atmosphere.

You do not need to treat it as a numbered Bailey Brothers or Haven Brothers installment. However, readers who have already explored the connected small-town books may enjoy the familiar setting and references.

13. Raven Falls Series

Claire Kingsley is also introducing a new small-town romance series called Raven Falls.

1. The Risks We Take (scheduled for February 9, 2027)
   This upcoming book is planned as the first Raven Falls romance. The series is described as a sweet small-town setting featuring a quirky community, a firefighter crew, humor, suspense, and heartfelt relationships.
   Because the release is scheduled for 2027, it is not yet part of the completed reading list. Readers interested in Kingsley’s new series can look for release updates as the publication date approaches.

What Is the Best Order for Claire Kingsley’s Connected Small-Town Books?

If you want to follow the broader Tilikum world rather than reading one series at a time, the author’s guidance points to this order:

1. Miles Family: Begin with Broken Miles and continue through Gaining Miles.
2. Bailey Brothers: Read Protecting You, Fighting for Us, Unraveling Him, Rushing In, Chasing Her Fire, and Rewriting the Stars.
3. How the Grump Saved Christmas: Read this standalone holiday romance before or after the Bailey Brothers series, depending on your preference.
4. Haven Brothers: Continue with Obsession Falls, Storms and Secrets, Temptation Trails, Whispers and Wildfire, Captivation Creek, and Peaks and Promises.
5. Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms: Add this standalone holiday romance whenever you want another story set in the same wider town world.

This sequence is useful for readers who want to notice character appearances and setting connections. If you only want one couple’s story, you can instead start with the first book of the series that interests you.

Which Claire Kingsley Book Should You Read First?

The best starting point depends on the kind of romance you enjoy.

• For small-town romance: Start with Broken Miles. It introduces the Miles family and begins the connected small-town sequence.
• For family-centered romance: Choose Protecting You. It begins the Bailey Brothers series and introduces Asher and Grace.
• For romantic suspense: Try Obsession Falls. It starts the Haven Brothers series, which combines romance with danger and suspense.
• For romantic comedy: Begin with Faking Ms. Right. It introduces the Dirty Martini Running Club’s mix of humor and romantic complications.
• For a collaborative small-town mystery: Read Whiskey Chaser. It starts Bootleg Springs, the shared series by Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score.
• For an emotional standalone: Choose His Heart if you prefer a single self-contained romance.
• For a holiday romance: Pick How the Grump Saved Christmas or Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms.

You do not have to read all of Kingsley’s books to enjoy her work. Choosing one series based on your favorite romance style is a simple way to get started.

Who Is Claire Kingsley?

Claire Kingsley is a contemporary romance author known for stories featuring strong romantic chemistry, complicated relationships, funny situations, family bonds, and characters who find love while working through personal challenges. Her books range from lighthearted romantic comedies to emotional contemporary romances and romantic suspense.

One of the most appealing aspects of her bibliography is the way different couples and families sometimes appear in later books. You can usually enjoy each series independently, but reading the connected small-town books in order gives you more background on the characters and their relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions About Claire Kingsley’s Books

How many books has Claire Kingsley written?

The total depends on whether you count novellas, bonus stories, alternate editions, and her contributions to shared-world series. Her bibliography includes multiple romance series, standalone novels, and collaborative books, so a single total may differ between book-list websites.

What is Claire Kingsley’s latest book?

As of October 2026, Peaks and Promises is the latest released book in the Haven Brothers series. It follows Reese Haven and Summer Lewis in a romance involving a fake-family arrangement and the need to protect Summer and her son.

Do Claire Kingsley’s books need to be read in order?

Some series are more order-dependent than others. The Miles Family and Bailey Brothers are best read in sequence, and the Bootleg Springs series should be read in order because of its continuing mystery. Other series, such as Jetty Beach and the Book Boyfriends books, are interconnected standalones that offer more flexibility.

Are the Miles Family and Bailey Brothers connected?

Yes. They are part of the broader small-town world surrounding Tilikum. Reading the Miles Family before the Bailey Brothers gives you more context for the shared setting and character connections.

Is the Haven Brothers series a sequel to the Bailey Brothers?

The Haven Brothers series takes place in Tilikum several years after the Bailey Brothers story ends. The books focus on the Haven family, but the shared setting creates connections between the series.

Is Bootleg Springs written by Claire Kingsley alone?

No. Bootleg Springs is a collaborative romance series written by Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score. It features connected couples and a continuing town mystery, so reading the books in order is recommended.

Can I read The Mogul and the Muscle without reading the other Bluewater Billionaires books?

Yes. The Mogul and the Muscle can be read as a standalone romance. It belongs to the shared Bluewater Billionaires world, but you do not need to read every other author’s contribution to understand Kingsley’s story.

Is Finding Ivy the same book as Remembering Ivy?

Yes. Finding Ivy was previously published under the title Remembering Ivy. Check the title and edition information when browsing listings so you do not mistake the alternate title for a second novel.

What is the first book in Claire Kingsley’s Raven Falls series?

The first planned book is The Risks We Take, scheduled for February 9, 2027. It is an upcoming title, so readers should check for updated release information closer to publication.

Final Thoughts on Reading Claire Kingsley

Claire Kingsley’s books offer a mix of romantic comedy, emotional contemporary romance, and small-town romantic suspense. If you want the fullest experience of her connected fictional world, start with the Miles Family, continue through the Bailey Brothers, and then move into the Haven Brothers. For lighter romantic comedies, the Dirty Martini Running Club and Book Boyfriends series are good alternatives, while Bootleg Springs offers a collaborative small-town mystery alongside its romances. Standalone books such as His Heart, Finding Ivy, and The Mogul and the Muscle let you explore her writing without committing to a long series. Choose the reading path that matches your preferred romance style, and use publication order within each series to keep the characters and connections straight.

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