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58 Books
3 Reading orders
2000 – 2018 Published
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Where to Start Reading the Colby Agency Series

For the best reading experience, you should begin with the very first book, Safe by His Side (2000). Starting here introduces you to the foundation of the agency, its leader Victoria Colby-Camp, and the signature blend of high-octane suspense and romance that defines the series. While the suspense plots and romances in each book are self-contained, reading them in order allows you to watch the agency grow and track the personal lives of recurring characters.

The Core Colby Agency Series in Publication Order

The core series spans 52 novels released between 2000 and 2013. Here is the complete order to read them:

  1. Safe by His Side (2000)
  2. The Bodyguard's Baby (2001)
  3. Protective Custody (2001)
  4. Solitary Soldier (2002)
  5. Personal Protector (2002)
  6. Physical Evidence (2002)
  7. The Marriage Prescription (2002)
  8. Contract Bride (2002)
  9. Undercover Wife (2003)
  10. Her Hidden Truth (2003)
  11. Guardian of the Night (2003)
  12. Her Secret Alibi (2003)
  13. Keeping Baby Safe (2003)
  14. Guarding the Heiress (2003)
  15. Cries in the Night (2004)
  16. Striking Distance (2004)
  17. Romancing the Tycoon (2004)
  18. Agent Cowboy (2004)
  19. Situation: Out of Control (2004)
  20. Full Exposure (2004)
  21. Colby Conspiracy (2005)
  22. Investigating 101 (2006)
  23. Raw Talent (2006)
  24. The Hidden Heir (2006)
  25. A Colby Christmas (2006)
  26. A Soldier's Oath (2007)
  27. Colby vs. Colby (2007)
  28. Hostage Situation (2007)
  29. Colby Rebuilt (2007)
  30. Guardian Angel (2008)
  31. Identity Unknown (2008)
  32. Small-Town Secrets (2009)
  33. The Bride's Secrets (2009)
  34. His Secret Life (2009)
  35. First Night (2009)
  36. Colby Lockdown (2010)
  37. Colby Justice (2010)
  38. Colby Control (2010)
  39. Colby Velocity (2010)
  40. Colby Brass (2010)
  41. Colby Core (2010)
  42. Missing (2011)
  43. Damaged (2011)
  44. Broken (2011)
  45. Classified (2011)
  46. Decoded (2011)
  47. Colby Law (2012)
  48. High Noon (2012)
  49. Colby Roundup (2012)
  50. Bridal Armor (2013)
  51. Ready, Aim...I Do! (2013)
  52. Would-Be Christmas Wedding (2013)

Understanding Subseries and Spin-offs

Debra Webb has organized several books into specialized subseries. These arcs focus on specific teams or themes within the Colby Agency universe:

  • The Equalizers & The New Equalizers: These books (including A Soldier's Oath, Hostage Situation, and Colby vs. Colby) focus on a specialized team of operatives and feature Victoria's son, Jim Colby.
  • Colby Agency: TX (Texas): A Texas-based trilogy consisting of Colby Law, High Noon, and Colby Roundup.
  • Colby Agency: Family Secrets: A 2016 miniseries written in collaboration with Regan Black, featuring Gunning for the Groom, Heavy Artillery Husband, and Investigating Christmas.
  • Colby Agency: Sexi-ER: A medical-themed romantic suspense trilogy from 2018 containing Finding the Edge, Sin and Bone, and Body of Evidence.
  • Colby Agency: The Next Generation: An arc focusing on the younger generation of the Colby family as they step into leadership roles and face modern threats.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best starting point for the Colby Agency series?

You should start with the debut book, Safe by His Side (2000), which introduces Victoria Colby-Camp and the agency's origins.

QDo I need to read the Colby Agency books in strict chronological order?

No. While characters evolve and the agency grows, each novel features a standalone romance and mystery that is resolved by the end of the book.

QAre any of the Colby Agency books co-authored?

Yes, the Colby Agency: Family Secrets trilogy was co-authored by Debra Webb and Regan Black.

QWho is the main recurring character throughout the series?

The indomitable Victoria Colby-Camp is the founder and head of the agency, serving as the central figure connecting all the novels.

QWhat is the Colby Agency: Sexi-ER subseries?

It is a 2018 trilogy (Finding the Edge, Sin and Bone, and Body of Evidence) that blends traditional Colby Agency investigations with emergency room medical suspense.

QHow many books are in the core series?

The main Colby Agency publication run includes 52 books, followed by several spin-off subseries and collaborative trilogies.