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8 Books
2014 – 2016 Published
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How to Read the Alpha Series

If you are looking to plunge into Carole Mortimer's self-published romantic suspense universe, the best way is to start at the beginning and follow the order of release. Because characters share connections through security firms, family ties, and the London underworld, reading them sequentially allows you to enjoy the recurring elements and character cameos.

Publication and Chronological Order

Fortunately, the publication order matches the chronological storyline. Here is the recommended sequence for the Alpha series:

  1. Christmas Alpha (2014) – Finn and Eva's snowbound novella.
  2. Dark Alpha (2015) – Lucien Wynter and Nicky's high-stakes clash.
  3. Shadow Alpha (2015) – Security expert Dair Grayson and Kat Markovic's rescue romance.
  4. Midnight Alpha (2015) – Underworld boss Gregori Markovic and Gaia Miller's tense confrontation.
  5. Renegade Alpha (2015) – Lijah Smith and Callie Morgan's search for a missing father.
  6. Warrior Alpha (2015) – Nikolai Volkov and former soldier Daisy Redmond's undercover mission.
  7. Rogue Alpha (2015) – Seth Armstrong and Diana Moore's rescue aftermath.
  8. Savage Alpha (2016) – Jonas Grayfeather and actress Lily Knight's battle against a dangerous stalker.

Connections and the Knight Security Spin-Off

Once you finish the main Alpha series, the thrills continue. The final book, Savage Alpha, introduces Lily Knight and her protective brothers who run Knight Security. This directly spins off into Mortimer's next indie romantic suspense saga, the Knight Security series.

To follow the Knight brothers, we recommend reading their series in this order:

  • Resisting Alexandre (Book 0.5)
  • Defying Asher (Book 1)
  • Challenging Gabriel (Book 2)
  • Capturing Caleb (Book 3)
  • Tempting Zander (Book 4)
  • Enticing Ian (Book 5)
  • Seducing Ethan (Book 6)

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended starting point for the Alpha series?

You should start with Christmas Alpha, which introduces the steamy suspense tone and lays the groundwork for the recurring security-world connections.

QDo I need to read the Alpha books in order?

While each book features a standalone couple with a complete romance, they share characters and organizations (like Grayson Security). Reading them in publication order provides the best experience.

QAre the Alpha books different from Carole Mortimer's Harlequin novels?

Yes. Since Carole Mortimer self-published this series, she wrote with much more creative freedom. The books feature darker themes, steamier romance, and stronger language than her traditional Harlequin lines.

QWhat series should I read after finishing Alpha?

You should dive into the Knight Security spin-off series, which follows the protective Knight brothers introduced in Savage Alpha.

QIs the Alpha series completed?

Yes, the main series concludes with the eighth book, Savage Alpha, which was published in 2016.

QHow many books are in the Alpha series?

There are eight books in the main Alpha series, running from Christmas Alpha (2014) to Savage Alpha (2016).