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Brown Siblings Books in Order

6 Books
2009 – 2013 Published
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How to Read the Brown Siblings Series

The core Brown Siblings series (also officially known as the Brown Family series) is a contemporary erotic romance saga that follows the tightly knit Brown family and their close friends. Because the character relationships develop continuously over time, the recommended reading order is the publication order, which also serves as the chronological order for the main series.

The Core Brown Family Reading Order

This sequence introduces the primary siblings—Erin, Brody, and Adrian—and wraps up with their close circle:

  • Laid Bare (2009) – Features Erin Brown, Todd Keenan, and Ben Copeland.
  • Coming Undone (2010) – Features Brody Brown and Elise Sorenson.
  • Inside Out (2010) – Features Andrew "Cope" Copeland and Ella Tipton.
  • Never Enough (2011) – Features Adrian Brown and Gillian Forrester.
  • Laid Open (2012) – A digital-only novella featuring the extended cast and continuing stories.
  • Drawn Together (2013) – Features Raven Smith and Jonah Warner, concluding the main generation's arc.

The Delicious Spin-Off Series

Introduced during the events of Never Enough, Gillian's group of friends on Bainbridge Island receive their own stories in the Delicious spin-off series. It is recommended to read these right after Never Enough or after finishing the core series:

  • Sway (2012)
  • Tart (2012)
  • Lush (2013)

The Next Generation: Ink & Chrome Crossovers

If you want to follow the children of the original main characters as they grow up, Lauren Dane continues their stories within her Ink & Chrome series. While the first three books focus on other couples, the later books crossover directly with the Brown Family:

  • Reckless (Ink & Chrome Book 4, 2022) – Features Miles Brown, the son of Adrian and Gillian.
  • Ignition (Ink & Chrome Book 5, 2023) – Features Hamish Wilson, Pippa Hall, and Xander Copeland Keenan, the son of Erin, Ben, and Todd.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading the Brown Siblings series?

You should start with Laid Bare, the first book in the series. It establishes the central family dynamics and characters that appear throughout the rest of the saga.

QAre the Brown Siblings books standalones?

Yes, each book features a complete romance with a happily ever after (HEA). However, because the characters are closely related and their overarching family stories overlap, they are best enjoyed in order.

QIs the novella Laid Open required reading?

While Laid Open is a shorter digital-only novella, it offers delightful updates on the couples from the first three books and acts as a bridge to the final core book, Drawn Together.

QHow does the Delicious series connect to the Brown Siblings?

The Delicious series is a spin-off set on Bainbridge Island. It focuses on the close friends of Gillian Forrester, who is introduced in Never Enough (Book 4 of the main series).

QWhich books feature the next generation of the Brown family?

You can read about the children of the original characters in the Ink & Chrome series: Reckless features Adrian and Gillian's son Miles, and Ignition features Erin, Todd, and Ben's son Xander.