Recommended Reading Order
For the best experience, the Carolina Reapers series should be read in publication order. Because the books follow the team's seasonal timelines and feature recurring character developments, reading them chronologically prevents spoilers for earlier relationships and player retirements.
- Axel (2019)
- Sawyer (2019)
- Connell (2019)
- Logan (2019)
- Cannon (2020)
- Sterling (2020)
- Briggs (2021)
- Caspian (2021)
- Brogan (2021)
- Maxim (2022)
Connecting the Sports Romance Universe
The Seattle Sharks Spin-Off
The Carolina Reapers are a direct spin-off of Samantha Whiskey's original hockey series, the Seattle Sharks. Langley Pierce, the heroine of Axel, moves from Seattle to Charleston to head up the Reapers' public relations. Starting with the Seattle Sharks series is not mandatory, but it adds rich context to the broader hockey world.
Raleigh Raptors Cross-Over
Whiskey's football series, the Raleigh Raptors, exists in the exact same shared universe. The timelines of the two series overlap, leading to fun character appearances. Dedicated fans often suggest checking out the Raptors books alongside the Reapers series to catch all the subtle background details.
Publication vs. Chronological Order
The publication order and chronological order for the Carolina Reapers series are identical. Each book focuses on a standalone romance with a happy ending, but reading them in order lets you follow the evolution of the team's front office, roster changes, and growing family dynamics organically.