The Recommended Reading Order
To experience Brie Bennett's journey into the BDSM lifestyle properly, you should read the main series in its chronological publication order. The series follows Brie's evolution from a hesitant trainee at the Submissive Training Center to a confident submissive navigating deep emotional bonds.
- Teach Me (2016) - Originally published as Brie Learns the Art of Submission (2012)
- Love Me (2016) - Originally published as Brie Embraces the Heart of Submission (2013)
- Catch Me (2016) - Originally published as Brie Masters Love in Submission (2015)
- Try Me (2016)
- Protect Me (2016)
- Hold Me (2016)
- Surprise Me (2016)
- Trust Me (2016)
- Claim Me (2016)
- Enchant Me (2016)
- A Cowboy's Heart (2016)
- Breathe With Me (2016)
- Her Russian Knight (2017)
- Under His Protection (2017)
- Her Russian Returns (2017)
- In Sir's Arms (2017)
- Bound by Love (2018)
- Tied to Hope (2019)
- Hope's First Christmas (2019)
- Secrets of the Heart (2020)
- Her Sweet Surrender (2021)
- The Ties That Bind (2021)
- A Heart Unchained (2021)
- Whispered Promises (2022)
- Beneath the Flames (2022)
- Craving His Touch (2023) - The final novel in the core storyline
- Brie's Bonus Bites (2024) - Companion side stories
Understanding the Rebranding and Subseries
When Red Phoenix first published the series starting in 2012, it was released under different titles structured around Brie's phases of life. Understanding these original titles helps clarify how the older listings align with the standard 26-book sequence:
- Submissive Training Center Phase: The original book Brie Learns the Art of Submission (2012) was later rebranded and updated as the official Book 1, Teach Me.
- After Graduation Phase: The original book Brie Embraces the Heart of Submission (2013) was rebranded as Book 2, Love Me.
- Submissive in Love Phase: The original book Brie Masters Love in Submission (2015) was rebranded as Book 3, Catch Me.
Companion Books and Spin-offs
For readers who want to dive deeper into the Submissive Training Center universe, Red Phoenix has written several companion pieces. Here is where they fit into your reading:
- The Collaring Ceremony: His POV (2013) - Read this companion piece alongside or immediately after Catch Me to see Brie's pivotal ceremony from the Dominant's perspective.
- Khan: Lasting Impressions (2013) - A side story focusing on Khan, a dominant trainer. Best read after Teach Me to get more background on the training center staff.
- Brian's First Day of Submissive Training (2014) - A spin-off story that can be read as a standalone companion after you finish the early training arc (Books 1–3).