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8 Books
2013 – 2019 Published
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How to Start Reading the Cupid, Texas Series

If you are planning to visit the charming fictional town of Cupid, Texas, you have two great entry points. The best way to experience the town is by starting with the prequel novella, One True Love. Set in 1924, this historical romance tells the story of Millie Greenwood and John Fant, whose forbidden love established the town's famous legend: if you write a letter to Cupid, you will find your one true love. The event also ignited a long-running family feud that bubbles in the background of the modern books.

If you prefer to jump straight into modern times, start with Book 1, Love at First Sight. It introduces Natalie McCleary and ex-Navy SEAL Dade Vega, setting a perfect tone for the humor, spice, and small-town warmth that defines the series.

Cupid, Texas Books in Publication Order

Reading in publication order is straightforward and aligns perfectly with the chronological progression of the modern-day characters. Here is the order they were published:

  • One True Love (2013) – Prequel Novella (Set in 1924)
  • Love at First Sight (2013) – Book 1 (Dade Vega & Natalie McCleary)
  • All Out of Love (2013) – Book 2 (Pierce Hollister & Lace Bettingfield)
  • Somebody to Love (2013) – Book 3 (Jericho Chance & Zoey McCleary)
  • Love with a Perfect Cowboy (2014) – Book 4 (Luke Nielson & Melody Spencer)
  • Million Dollar Cowboy (2017) – Book 5 (Ridge Lockhart & Kaia Alzate)
  • How the Cowboy Was Won (2018) – Book 6 (Ranger Lockhart & Ember Alzate)
  • To Tame a Wild Cowboy (2019) – Book 7 (Rhett Lockhart & Tara Alzate)

Chronological Caveats and Character Connections

While each book works beautifully as a standalone romance, you will get the most out of the series by reading them sequentially. This is because characters from earlier books frequently reappear as supporting cast members, and relationships develop across the town. For instance, Natalie McCleary from Book 1 is the sister of Zoey McCleary in Book 3. Similarly, the final three books form a tight subseries focusing on the three Lockhart half-brothers (Ridge, Ranger, and Rhett) and their romances with the Alzate family (Kaia, Ember, and Tara).

Looking for More Texas Romance?

While the story of Cupid, Texas officially wraps up with Book 7, Lori Wilde has written several other standalone series set in neighboring, equally romantic fictional Texas towns. If you love the small-town vibes, cowboys, and heartwarming humor of Cupid, you should check out her Twilight, Texas, Jubilee, Texas, and Stardust, Texas series.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended reading order for Cupid, Texas?

The recommended order is to start with the prequel novella, One True Love, followed by the main novels in order: Love at First Sight, All Out of Love, Somebody to Love, Love with a Perfect Cowboy, Million Dollar Cowboy, How the Cowboy Was Won, and To Tame a Wild Cowboy.

QCan the Cupid, Texas books be read as standalones?

Yes, each book features a complete romance with a different couple and can be read as a standalone. However, reading them in order is recommended because characters reappear, and the later books follow interconnected family members.

QWhat is the Cupid, Texas legend?

According to local lore, anyone who writes a letter to Cupid and leaves it at the town's statue will find their one true love. This legend dates back to a historical romance in 1924 between a housemaid and a wealthy heir, depicted in the prequel novella One True Love.

QWho are the main families in the Cupid, Texas series?

The McCleary sisters (Natalie and Zoey) are central to the early books, while the Lockhart brothers (Ridge, Ranger, and Rhett) and the Alzate family members (Kaia, Ember, and Tara) dominate the later cowboy-centric books.

QIs the Cupid, Texas series complete?

Yes, the series is complete with the publication of the final novel, To Tame a Wild Cowboy, in 2019.

QAre there any spin-offs or related series?

There are no direct spin-off series, but author Lori Wilde has written several other popular small-town Texas romance series, including the highly recommended Twilight, Texas series.