Recommended Reading Order
The Bad Boys After Dark series features the stories of the four billionaire Bad brothers: Mick, Dylan, Carson, and Brett. While each book is a fully standalone contemporary romance with its own happily-ever-after, reading them in publication order lets you see the brothers' lives unfold naturally as they support each other through their respective love stories.
- Mick (2016)
- Dylan (2016)
- Carson (2017)
- Brett (2018)
Publication Order vs. Chronological Order
For the Bad Boys After Dark series itself, the publication order matches the chronological timeline of the brothers' romances. However, because this series is part of a larger interconnected world, readers looking for a chronological experience of the characters' lives should look at the broader collections they belong to.
The Broader Universe: Billionaires After Dark & Love in Bloom
Bad Boys After Dark is actually the second half of a larger collection called Billionaires After Dark. The first half is Wild Boys After Dark, which follows the four Wild brothers (Logan, Heath, Jackson, and Cooper). Characters from both families interact, so reading the Wild brothers first provides the absolute best background context.
Furthermore, all of these books are subseries within Melissa Foster's massive, multi-series Love in Bloom universe. While you can easily pick up any standalone book without feeling lost, reading the subseries in order allows you to fully appreciate the recurring appearances of beloved characters from other families, such as the Bradens, the Ryders, or the Whiskeys.
Meet the Bad Brothers
- Mick (Book 1): Mick Bad is a high-profile entertainment attorney who meets paralegal Amanda Jenner at a masquerade bar crawl, sparking a forbidden, high-heat workplace romance.
- Dylan (Book 2): Dylan Bad runs a popular bar and is known for being a protective savior. His world is turned upside down by sports agent Tiffany Winters, who values her fierce independence above all.
- Carson (Book 3): Security expert Carson Bad gets a second chance at love when he crosses paths again with his college sweetheart, Tawny Bishop, exploring themes of healing and trust.
- Brett (Book 4): Billionaire Brett Bad pursues legal assistant Sophie Roberts, blending playful, lighthearted banter with intense passion.