Where to Start: The Recommended Reading Order
If you want to experience the emotional journeys of the Davis family as they find second chances at love, you should read the trilogy in its chronological publication order. Although some local metadata lists Kiss My Boots first, the story flows best when starting with Maverick's journey in the first published book.
- Lost Rider (April 2017) - Maverick Austin Davis, a former rodeo star, returns home to Pine Oak to heal and crosses paths with his childhood sweetheart, Leighton James.
- Kiss My Boots (July 2017) - Quinn Davis, a feisty tomboy, reconnects with her first love, Tate Montgomery.
- Cowboy Up (December 2017) - The eldest sibling, Clayton Davis, finds his guarded heart softening for quirky bookstore owner Caroline Michaels.
Understanding the Order Discrepancy
While the chronological release order starting with Lost Rider is the widely accepted way to read this series, some retail listings and database entries (including our local catalog) may list the books in a different order (placing Kiss My Boots first). We highly recommend following the narrative order shown above, as the character developments and family dynamics of the Davis siblings build naturally from Maverick's return in Lost Rider through Quinn's story and finally Clayton's conclusion.
How it Connects to Harper Sloan's Universe
Unlike her interconnected Corps Security and Hope Town series, which form a massive generational saga, the Coming Home trilogy is a standalone Western contemporary romance series. You do not need to read any of her alpha-security books to fully enjoy the small-town charm and cowboy romances of Pine Oak, Texas.