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15 Books
2013 – 2024 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order for Haven, Texas

While almost every book in Laylah Roberts' Haven, Texas series features a self-contained romance with a happily-ever-after (HEA), the series is highly interconnected. The town of Haven acts as a living, breathing character where previous couples frequently reappear as secondary characters, siblings, and supportive neighbors. Reading the books out of order will spoil major relationship milestones, marriages, and baby arrivals. Therefore, it is highly recommended to read the series in publication order.

Haven, Texas Books in Publication Order

Below is the complete sequence of the Haven, Texas novels and novellas, mapping the growth of the town from its BDSM-friendly, polyamorous origins through the extensive Malone family saga.

  1. Lila's Loves (2013) – The book that started it all. Lila, running from a dark and traumatic past, finds safety and a new beginning in a loving MFM triad relationship with Gavin, Trace, and Colin.
  2. Laken's Surrender (2013) – A second-chance romance focusing on Laken and deputy sheriff Duncan, who is determined to win back her heart and help her heal.
  3. Saving Savannah (2017) – Savannah finds comfort, protection, and a deep emotional connection with two alpha protectors, Jax and Leo, in another steamy MFM relationship.
  4. Molly's Man (2018) – The focus shifts to Molly and Brody, a gruff, protective hero who helps Molly overcome her fears in a passionate contemporary romance.
  5. Saxon's Soul (2019) – Saxon Malone's story officially introduces the sprawling Malone family dynamics, bringing high-heat domestic discipline and deep emotional trust to the forefront.
  6. Mastered by Malone (2019) – This entry continues the Malone family journey, exploring themes of dominance, submission, and restorative love within Haven's tight-knit community.
  7. How West Was Won (2020) – Flick O'Malley's lifelong crush on the gruff West Malone turns into a transformative love story as they confront past domestic abuse and personal demons.
  8. Cole's Mistake (2020) – Cole makes a devastating error with the woman he loves and must go to great lengths to win back her trust and secure their future together.
  9. Jardin's Gamble (2020) – Jardin takes a risk on love, blending small-town suspense, high-stakes protection, and intense romantic chemistry.
  10. Romanced by the Malones (2021) – Positioned as Book 9.5, this volume contains two connected catch-up novellas. It serves as a heartwarming milestone collection focusing on weddings and new babies for the beloved Malone family couples.
  11. Twice the Malone (2021) – An MFM ménage romance featuring twins Maddox and Beau Malone, who step in to help Scarlett find balance, healing, and unconditional love.
  12. Mending a Malone (2022) – Jaret Malone, hesitant to love again after a toxic past relationship, finds himself drawn to Clem, a newcomer who has inherited her grandmother's property in Haven.
  13. Malone's Heart (2023) – Lara needs a date to her stepsister's wedding to her ex, leading to a fake-dating arrangement with the bossy, protective, and cookie-loving Butch Malone.
  14. Malone's Pride (2023) – A highly emotional contemporary romance featuring BDSM elements, focusing on a heroine overcoming severe trauma with the help of a patient, protective hero.
  15. Malone's Fate (2024) – Tanner Malone, who swore off love after his soulmate vanished, finally faces his destiny and the untamed reputation of the Malone brothers.
  16. Renard's Deliverance (2025) – Renard, a sarcastic and grumpy newcomer with a heart of gold, finds his life changed forever after moving to Haven and finding his match.
  17. All For Arabella (2026) – Brothers Eli and Kellan Jones return to Haven and find their match in Arabella, marking a return to the series' beloved polyamorous triad roots.

Chronological Order & Caveats

For the Haven, Texas series, chronological order and publication order run completely parallel. Because the stories build upon the community's evolution, there are no prequel novels that disrupt the timeline. However, readers should be careful not to skip the intermediate novellas, such as Romanced by the Malones (Book 9.5). Skipping this compilation will lead to confusion in later books, as characters will suddenly be married or parenting children without the reader witnessing those key transitions.

What to Know Before You Start

Before diving into Laylah Roberts' Haven, readers should be prepared for a very specific blend of contemporary romance subgenres. The series heavily features BDSM elements, domestic discipline (including spanking), and polyamory (MFM and MMF triads). Roberts' hallmark is the combination of intense power dynamics with soft, emotionally nurturing relationships. The alpha heroes are incredibly overprotective, while the heroines often have survival backgrounds involving domestic abuse, stalking, or emotional trauma. Healing through trust, consent, and safety is the core emotional engine of every book in the series.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best starting point for the Haven, Texas series?

The absolute best place to start is with the first book, Lila's Loves. It establishes the town's unique, supportive culture and introduces several characters who become major fixtures throughout the subsequent novels.

QCan the Haven, Texas books be read as standalones?

Yes, each book features a self-contained romance with a happily-ever-after (HEA). However, because the characters are highly interconnected and previous couples make regular appearances, reading them in order provides the best experience.

QWhat romance tropes are most common in Haven, Texas?

You will find a heavy emphasis on alpha protectors, hurt/comfort, second-chance romance, fake dating, and polyamory (specifically MFM triads), all wrapped in a supportive small-town community.

QAre there BDSM and domestic discipline themes in these books?

Yes. Laylah Roberts' books prominently feature BDSM dynamics, power exchange, and domestic discipline (such as spanking), which are embraced openly by the town's residents.

QHow does Romanced by the Malones fit into the reading order?

It is best read between Jardin's Gamble (Book 9) and Twice the Malone (Book 10). It consists of two novellas that wrap up storylines and depict major milestones for the Malone family.