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Carrera Cartel Books in Order

4 Books
2017 – 2019 Published
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01
Blurred Red Lines
Blurred Red Lines
2017
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02
Faded Gray Lines
Faded Gray Lines
2018
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03
Drawn Blue Lines
Drawn Blue Lines
2019
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04
Darkest Deeds
Darkest Deeds
2019
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The Recommended Reading Order

For the best experience, readers should follow the series in its publication order, which also matches the chronological sequence of the main character arcs. The core trilogy follows different couples within the Mexican-American cartel, building a continuous narrative of power struggles and romantic intrigue.

  1. Blurred Red Lines (2017) – Features Valentin Carrera and Eden Lachey.
  2. Faded Gray Lines (2018) – Features Mateo Cortes and Leighton.
  3. Drawn Blue Lines (2019) – Features Brody and Adriana Carrera.

The Bonus Novella: Stained White Lines

Included exclusively in Carrera Cartel: The Collection, the novella Stained White Lines explores the historical roots of the bitter rivalry between the Carrera and Santiago families. While it serves as a prequel, we recommend reading it after the main trilogy to fully appreciate the family dynamics, or right before diving into the Corrupt Gods duet.

The Corrupt Gods Duet Spin-Off

Co-authored by Cora Kenborn and Catherine Wiltcher, the Corrupt Gods duet expands the universe by centering on the clash between the Santiago and Carrera empires. While you do not need to read the original Carrera Cartel trilogy first, doing so provides richer context. The reading order for this duet is:

  1. Born Sinner (2021) – Prequel Novella (Book 0.5)
  2. Bad Blood (2021) – Book 1
  3. Tainted Blood (2021) – Book 2

What About "Darkest Deeds"?

In some digital bundles and online databases, the 2019 novel Darkest Deeds is listed as Book 4 of the Carrera Cartel. However, it is officially a standalone novel set in a different universe, forming Book 7 of the multi-author Cavalieri Della Morte series. It is not part of the main Carrera Cartel plotline, though it shares the author's signature dark, gritty mafia romance themes.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading the Carrera Cartel series?

You should start with the first novel, Blurred Red Lines, which introduces Valentin Carrera and Eden Lachey, setting the foundation for the entire cartel saga.

QIs Stained White Lines available as a standalone book?

No, the prequel novella Stained White Lines is not sold separately and is exclusively available as part of the official Carrera Cartel: The Collection bundle.

QDo I need to read the Carrera Cartel trilogy before starting the Corrupt Gods Duet?

No, the co-authored Corrupt Gods duet is designed as a standalone entry point, though reading the original trilogy first will give you deeper insight into the Carrera family history.

QHow is Darkest Deeds connected to the Carrera Cartel?

While it is sometimes grouped with the series in online listings or bundle collections, Darkest Deeds is a standalone novel belonging to the multi-author Cavalieri Della Morte series and is not part of the Carrera storyline.

QWhat is the reading order for the Corrupt Gods Duet?

The recommended order is the prequel novella Born Sinner, followed by Bad Blood (Book 1) and Tainted Blood (Book 2).

QWho co-authored the Corrupt Gods Duet with Cora Kenborn?

The duet was co-written with dark romance author Catherine Wiltcher, uniting the worlds of their respective mafia families.