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10 Books
2 Reading orders
2010 – 2020 Published
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How to Read the Desire, Oklahoma Universe

Step into the fictional town of Desire, Oklahoma, where love knows no traditional bounds and erotica merges with small-town western charm. Created by bestselling romance author Leah Brooke (who also writes historical romances under the pseudonym Lana Dare), this extensive series has captivated readers since 2008. The series is famous for its depiction of supportive men, resilient women healing from past trauma, and a town culture built entirely around consensual erotica, ménage relationships (typically MFM), and BDSM dynamics.

Because the series spans over thirty books across multiple subseries and companion releases, finding the right starting point can feel overwhelming. Below, we break down the recommended reading path, the pairing system between the original novels and their sequels, and the historical prequels.

The Core Desire, Oklahoma Reading Order

To experience the community's growth and understand the recurring characters, readers should follow the author's recommended chronological publication order. Leah Brooke structured the releases by alternating between introducing new couples and returning to established couples with follow-up sequels. Here is the complete main reading sequence:

  1. Desire for Three (2008) - Introducing Clay, Rio, and Jesse.
  2. Blade's Desire (2008) - Following Blade and Kelly.
  3. Creation of Desire (2009) - Following Boone, Chase, and Rachel.
  4. Rules of Desire (2009) - Following erotic dynamics with Erin.
  5. Dark Desire (2010) - Following Hope's journey.
  6. Raw Desire (2011) - Following Alison.
  7. Submission to Desire (2012) - Following Brenna, King, and Royce.
  8. Desire for Three: Winning Back Jesse (2013) - The direct sequel to Book 1.
  9. Reluctant Desire (2013) - Introducing Charity's story.
  10. Blade's Desire: Adoring Kelly (2013) - The direct sequel to Book 2.
  11. Desire Unleashed (2014) - Following the next generation of relationships.
  12. Creation of Desire: Reassuring Rachel (2015) - The direct sequel to Book 3.
  13. Flames of Desire (2015) - Introducing Courtney's story.
  14. Recipe for Desire (2016) - Introducing the town's culinary erotica blend.
  15. Rules of Desire: Protecting Erin (2017) - The direct sequel to Book 4.
  16. Stormy Desire (2017) - Introducing Stormy's story.
  17. Dark Desire: Earning Hope's Submission (2018) - The direct sequel to Book 5.
  18. Law of Desire (2018) - Expanding the town's legal and protective dynamics.
  19. Raw Desire: Alison's Awakening (2019) - The direct sequel to Book 6.
  20. Second Chance at Desire (2019) - Focusing on reconciliation and secondary chances in the town.
  21. Submission to Desire: For Their Love of Brenna (2020) - The direct sequel to Book 7.
  22. Hotel Desire (2020) - Introducing the town's hospitality sector dynamics.
  23. Reluctant Desire: Mastering Charity (2020) - The direct sequel to Book 9.
  24. Strength of Desire (2021) - A story of inner strength and healing erotica.
  25. Desire Unleashed: A Bond Strengthened (2021) - The direct sequel to Book 11.
  26. Flames of Desire: Courtney's Loving Dominants (2022) - The direct sequel to Book 13.
  27. Madison Brothers' Desire (2022) - Following the Madison siblings.
  28. Recipe for Desire: The Perfect Mixture (2023) - The direct sequel to Book 14.
  29. Logan's Desire (2024) - Following Logan's protective journey.
  30. Stormy Desire: Guarding Stormy (2024) - The direct sequel to Book 16.
  31. Blooming Desire (2025) - A fresh spring romance in the town.
  32. Erotic Desire (2026) - The latest continuation of the town's saga.

Understanding the "More Desire" Sequel System

As detailed in the list above, the books under the More Desire, Oklahoma umbrella are not standalone spin-offs or simple re-releases. Instead, they are direct sequels to the original numbered entries. Leah Brooke created this companion line to revisit the beloved characters from earlier books and show how their relationships developed years after their initial happy endings.

For example, if you finish Desire for Three (Book 1) and want to know how Clay, Rio, and Jesse are handling their long-term ménage relationship, you can jump directly to Desire for Three: Winning Back Jesse. However, reading them in the strict publication order listed above is recommended if you want to avoid spoilers about secondary characters and town developments that happen in the intermediate books.

The Founding Fathers Prequel Subseries

If you want to know how the town of Desire, Oklahoma, was founded and how its unique social structure—where alternative relationships, ménage structures, and female protection are institutionalized—came to be, you should read the historical prequel series, Desire, OK: The Founding Fathers. These books take place in the historical American West and follow the early settlers who built the town as a sanctuary.

Founding Fathers Book Order:

  • Untamed Desire (2010)
  • Scandalous Desire (2012)
  • Savage Desire (2012)
  • Burning Desire (2014)
  • Steely Desire (2016)
  • Forged in Desire (2018)
  • Firebrand of Desire (2021)
  • Desire Runaway (2023)

The first three novels in this subseries are also sold together as the Desire, Oklahoma: The Founding Fathers Trilogy boxed set, which was released in 2017.

Practical Advice: Where to Start and What to Expect

The absolute best place to start is with the book that launched the entire phenomenon: Desire for Three. This book introduces the town's unique conventions, such as the reserving of the best parking spaces in town for women, the fierce protectiveness of the local cowboys and ranchers, and the widespread acceptance of consensual erotica and MFM relationships.

While each book features a self-contained romance with a clear emotional arc and a happily-ever-after for the featured couple, the town's community plays a major role in every plot. Characters frequently drop by, offer advice, and help defend the heroine from outside threats. Because of this high level of community crossover, reading the books out of order can spoil previous storylines and make the community dynamics harder to follow.

Readers should also be prepared for heavy erotica themes, including dominance and submission (D/s), BDSM, and multiple-partner erotica. However, Leah Brooke balances the high heat with emotional healing, as almost every story centers on a heroine who has survived trauma or abuse and finds safety, respect, and unconditional love within the boundaries of her new relationship.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Desire, Oklahoma series?

You should start with the very first book, Desire for Three (2008), to properly understand the town's unique culture, BDSM rules, and character dynamics.

QWhat is the difference between the original series and the More Desire, Oklahoma books?

The More Desire books are direct sequels focusing on the same couples from the original books, showing the continuation of their relationships years later.

QCan the Desire, Oklahoma books be read as standalones?

While the main romance in each book is self-contained, reading them in order is highly recommended due to the strong overarching town continuity and recurring characters.

QWhat is the Founding Fathers subseries about?

The Founding Fathers subseries is a historical erotica prequel line that tells the stories of the early settlers who founded the town of Desire as a sanctuary.

QWho writes the Desire, Oklahoma series?

The series is written by romance novelist Leah Brooke, who has also published historical erotica under the pen name Lana Dare.

QWhat erotica tropes are featured in these books?

The books heavily feature ménage romance (primarily MFM / two males and one female), BDSM, dominance and submission, protective alpha heroes, and healing from past trauma.