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Chase Brothers Books in Order

4 Books
2006 – 2007 Published
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01
Giving Chase
Giving Chase
2006
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02
Taking Chase
Taking Chase
2006
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03
Chased
Chased
2007
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04
Making Chase
Making Chase
2007
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The Recommended Reading Order

For the best experience, we recommend reading the Chase Brothers books in their original publication order. Since the stories are chronologically linear and feature heavy character crossover, reading them sequentially allows you to watch the family grow and see previously matched couples in the background without spoilers.

The Core Chase Brothers Series

This four-book contemporary romance series follows the lives and loves of the Chase family in the fictional small town of Petal, Georgia. Polly and Edward Chase anchor the family, and each book focuses on one of their four sons:

  • Giving Chase (2006): Focuses on landscaper Kyle Chase and shy schoolteacher Maggie Wright. As their romance develops, they must deal with a dangerous shadow from Maggie's past.
  • Taking Chase (2006): Focuses on Sheriff Shane Chase and Cassie Gambol, a resilient woman fleeing a dangerous ex-husband.
  • Chased (2007): Focuses on the playboy of the family, Marc Chase, as he falls for older family friend Liv Davis, navigating personal heartbreak and age differences.
  • Making Chase (2008): Focuses on firefighter Matt Chase and salon owner Tate Murphy. Their passionate connection helps Tate overcome deep-seated insecurities about her upbringing.

The Petal, Georgia Spin-Off Series

After finishing the Chase Brothers books, readers can continue exploring Petal, Georgia with this connected spin-off trilogy. This series centers on the Murphy family (introduced via Tate Murphy in Making Chase) and other town residents:

  • Once and Again (2011): Features Nathan Murphy (Tate's brother) and his high school sweetheart Lily Travis, who returns to Petal to help her teenage brother.
  • Lost in You (2013): Focuses on Beth Murphy (Nathan and Tate's sister) and Joe Harris, who returns to Petal to care for his ailing father.
  • Count on Me (2014): Follows Royal Watson and Caroline Mendoza as Caroline searches for the truth about her parents' past in Petal.

Visits to Petal: Bonus Stories

Lauren Dane also released two short stories/bonus collections under the "Visits to Petal" banner. These are best read after completing the main books in both series, as they contain short catch-ups and slice-of-life scenes rather than standalone plots:

  • Alone Time (2012): A companion collection of bonus scenes featuring couples from both the Chase Brothers and Petal, Georgia series.
  • Girls' Night Out (2013): A fun, short look into a night out with the women of Petal.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended starting point for the Chase Brothers series?

You should start with the very first book, Giving Chase. It introduces the Chase family, the town of Petal, Georgia, and the key dynamics that carry through the rest of the series.

QIs the Petal, Georgia series a spin-off of the Chase Brothers?

Yes, the Petal, Georgia series is a direct spin-off. It features the Murphy family, who are closely related to Tate Murphy (the heroine of Making Chase), and features frequent appearances from the Chase brothers and their wives.

QWho wrote the Chase Brothers books?

The series is written by Lauren Dane, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author known for her steamy, character-driven small-town romances.

QWhere should I read the 'Visits to Petal' stories like Alone Time?

You should read Alone Time and Girls' Night Out after finishing the core Chase Brothers series and the first book or two of the Petal, Georgia spin-off. They contain spoiler-filled updates and bonus scenes for the established couples.

QAre there any co-authored books in the Chase Brothers series?

No, the Chase Brothers books and the Petal, Georgia spin-offs are written entirely by Lauren Dane without co-authors.

QDo I have to read Chase Brothers before reading the Petal, Georgia series?

While you can technically read the Petal, Georgia trilogy as standalones, it is highly recommended to read the Chase Brothers series first. Reading them out of order will spoil the romantic pairings and major family updates of the Chase brothers.