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Corps Security Books in Order

6 Books
2013 – 2014 Published
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Reading order
01
Axel
Axel
2013
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02
Cage
Cage
2013
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03
Beck
Beck
2013
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04
Uncaged
Uncaged
2014
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05
Cooper
2014
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06
Locke
Locke
2014
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Recommended Reading Order

For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to read the Corps Security series in its publication order. The main storyline follows a tight-knit family of ex-Marines whose lives, romances, and security operations are deeply interconnected. While each book can be read as a standalone romance focusing on a different couple, reading them in order lets you follow the overarching character arcs and secondary plotlines.

  1. Axel (2013) — Features Axel Reid and Isabelle West
  2. Cage (2013) — Features Greg Cage and Melissa Larson
  3. Beck (2013) — Features Beck O'ckley and Dee Dawson
  4. Uncaged (2014) — A companion novella centering on Greg and Melissa's wedding
  5. Cooper (2014) — Features Asher Cooper and Chelcie
  6. Locke (2014) — Features Locke Ryder and Emmy Vance
  7. The Long Way Home (2023) — Features Zeke Cooper and wraps up the original generation's journey

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

Chronologically, the series progresses straight through from Axel to Locke, with the novella Uncaged fitting best right after Beck. However, there is a significant timeline jump before the final installment, The Long Way Home, which was published nearly a decade later in 2023. This final book focuses on Zeke Cooper (Asher's brother, who was younger in the earlier novels) and provides a satisfying emotional conclusion to the original group's narrative arc.

The Hope Town Spin-Off Series

If you cannot get enough of this universe, Harper Sloan wrote a direct spin-off series set in the same world called the Hope Town series. This next-generation saga features the adult children of the original Corps Security characters. To avoid spoilers and fully appreciate the callbacks and returning characters, you should complete the main Corps Security books before moving on to Hope Town. The recommended reading order for the spin-off is:

  • Unexpected Fate (2015) — Cohen and Allison's story
  • Bleeding Love (2015) — Rocky and Michelle's story
  • When I'm with You (2016) — Jax and Amber's story
  • Drunk on You (2017) — Maverick and Avery's story

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading Corps Security?

You should start with Axel, the first book in the series. It introduces the main characters, the core security firm setting, and establishes the protective, high-heat tone of the novels.

QIs the novella Uncaged required reading?

No, Uncaged is a companion novella focusing on the wedding of Greg and Melissa from the second book, Cage. While not strictly required for the main plot, it is highly recommended for fans who want more of their relationship.

QHow does the Hope Town series connect to Corps Security?

Hope Town is a direct spin-off series that features the children of the main characters from Corps Security as adults, serving as a next-generation sequel series.

QAre there any co-authored books in the Corps Security universe?

No, Harper Sloan wrote the core series independently. However, the universe was once featured in the now-discontinued Kindle Worlds program, where guest authors wrote authorized fan fiction stories set in the Hope Town universe.

QIs The Long Way Home the final book in the series?

Yes, The Long Way Home, released in 2023, is the seventh and concluding book of the main Corps Security series, wrapping up Zeke Cooper's story.