Recommended Reading Order
The Colorado Mountain series is best read in order of publication. Because these stories take place in a shared universe, reading them in order lets you follow recurring characters, small-town gossip, and evolving relationships across the mountain communities.
- The Gamble (2011) – Nina Sheridan & Max Maxwell (Gnaw Bone)
- Sweet Dreams (2011) – Lauren Grahame & Tate Jackson (Carnal)
- Lady Luck (2011) – Lexie Berry & Ty Walker (Carnal)
- Breathe (2012) – Faye Goodknight & Chace Keaton (Carnal)
- Jagged (2013) – Zara Layne & Ham Lattimore (Chantelle)
- Kaleidoscope (2014) – Bianca Caruso & Deck Croft (Chantelle)
- Bounty (2016) – Justice Lonesome & Deke Hight (Gnaw Bone)
Crucial Crossovers & Reading Caveats
While each book is a standalone romance, Kristen Ashley has woven several of her series together. To get the maximum emotional impact and avoid spoilers, fans and the author recommend observing these cross-series reading milestones:
- Read Breathe (Colorado Mountain #4) before Rock Chick Revolution (Rock Chick #8): A major cameo in the final Rock Chick book wraps up events and threads from Breathe.
- Read For You (The 'Burg #1) before Jagged (Colorado Mountain #5): Crossover details and character introductions flow directly between these two books.
The Planned Eighth Book: Wood & Maggie
While the published series consists of seven novels, Kristen Ashley's official reading guides mention eight connected men. Wood and Maggie's story is highly anticipated by fans and has been confirmed by the author. While they appear throughout the series and have found their happy ending in the background, their dedicated novel is planned but not yet on the writing schedule.
Spin-Offs and Connected Series
If you love the small-town feel and rugged setting of Colorado Mountain, you might also enjoy Kristen Ashley's other series set in the same universe or sharing a similar vibe:
- The 'Burg Series: Heavily connected to Colorado Mountain through crossovers.
- Rock Chick, Dream Man, and Chaos Series: These series share the same world, with characters from the Rock Chick Nation making memorable appearances in the mountain towns.
- River Rain and Moonlight & Motor Oil Series: While not direct spin-offs, the author notes these series carry a very similar atmospheric and thematic "feel" to Colorado Mountain.