Lucas Brothers Books in Order

How to Read the Lucas Brothers Series

If you are looking for a perfect blend of laugh-out-loud Southern humor, off-the-charts steamy chemistry, and a touch of suspense, the Lucas Brothers series by USA Today bestselling author Jordan Marie is your next must-read. Set in the fictional small town of Mason, Kentucky, this beloved contemporary romance saga centers on a massive, protective, and colorful family led by their outrageous matriarch, Ida Sue, and features their fan-favorite pet cow, Hamburger.

While each book in the series functions as a standalone romance focusing on a different couple, the family dynamics, ongoing storylines, and character cameos make reading them in order highly rewarding. To get the full experience of the family's growth, inside jokes, and the general small-town chaos, we recommend reading them in publication order.

Lucas Brothers Recommended Reading Order

Here is the recommended order to follow the Lucas family's adventures, from the very first spark to the latest updates:

1. The Perfect Stroke (2016) – Grayson “Gray” Lucas & Claudia “C.C.” Cooper. A playboy golf pro and a fiery mechanic clash in a steamy, accidental pregnancy romance.
2. Raging Heart On (2016) – White Lucas & Kayla. A star football player and his best friend navigate a surprise baby dilemma and deep-seated feelings.
3. Happy Trail (2017) – Luka Fields & Lotus Petal “Petal” Lucas. A second-chance romance featuring the local sheriff determined to win back his first love, the flower-named Lucas sister.
4. Cocked And Loaded (2018) – Black Lucas & Addie. A jaded cop and a resilient heroine find their chemistry igniting amidst quirky family antics and a missing dog.
5. Knocking Boots (2019) – Jansen Reed & Ida Sue. The ultimate prequel story. Take a step back in time to watch the volatile, passionate romance of the beloved family matriarch and her persistent cowboy.
6. Home Run (2020) – Green Lucas & Kage. A divorced single father and aging MLB player finds his world turned upside down by a young woman trying to survive and care for her foster brother.
7. Hot Summer Nights (2021) – Bryant Lucas & Maggie. A high-heat, second-chance romance about an ex-husband given two weeks to win back his ex-wife and high school sweetheart.
8. Cowboy Up (2022) – Blue Lucas & Meadow. A second-chance, hate-to-love romance exploring pride, old wounds, and a painful past as Meadow returns to Mason to care for her mother.
9. A Hard Time (2022) – Slater Daniels & Marigold Lucas. A sports romance where a notorious player must prove he is ready to settle down to win the heart of a guarded Lucas sister.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

For most readers, the publication order is the easiest and most enjoyable path. However, because Jordan Marie wrote a prequel for the series, there is a chronological alternative that puts the parents' love story first:

• Prequel Story: Knocking Boots (Book 5) takes place years before the events of The Perfect Stroke. It showcases a younger Ida Sue before she became the legendary matriarch of the Lucas clan, showing how she fell in love with Jansen Reed.
• Chronological Order: If you prefer to watch the family grow from its absolute roots, you can start with Knocking Boots, and then proceed with books 1 through 4, followed by books 6 through 9.
• Our Advice: Read in publication order first. Meeting the older, meddlesome, shotgun-toting Ida Sue in the early books makes going back to read her origin story in Knocking Boots much more satisfying.

Spin-Offs and the Extended Universe

Once you finish the main Lucas Brothers books, the fun doesn't stop. Jordan Marie has created several connected series that let you check back in on your favorite characters from Mason:

The Lucas Cousins Series

Also known as the Doing Bad Things series, this spin-off follows the equally wild cousins of the main Lucas clan. While these books take place in the same universe, they can be read independently:

• Going Down Hard (2017) – Gavin O'Leary & Casey. A second-chance romance featuring a former high school athlete pursuing his secret crush years later.
• In Too Deep (2017) – Aden Smith & Hope. A comedic romance built on a massive web of lies and fake marriage.
• Taking It Slow (2018) – Titan & Faith. A Vegas wedding accident leads a former professional football player to hunt down his runaway bride.

The Mr. Series

The Mr. Series is another spin-off set in the same universe. It features cameos from the Lucas family and introduces new, protective alpha heroes. Key books like Mr. Break Your Headboard (featuring Ryder Monroe) include updates on the lives of the Lucas Brothers characters, ensuring you can keep tabs on the family long after their main stories have wrapped up.

What to Know Before You Start

Before you dive into Jordan Marie's Mason, Kentucky, there are a few things to keep in mind to set your expectations:

• The Trope Variety: The series features a wide array of popular romance tropes, including accidental pregnancy, best friends-to-lovers, second-chance romance, and enemies-to-lovers. If you have a favorite trope, you will likely find it here.
• The Tone: Expect high steam, dirty talk, and alpha heroes who are fiercely protective (and sometimes possessive). However, this intensity is balanced by the loud, chaotic comedy of the family.
• The Naming Convention: Ida Sue named her sons after colors (Grayson/Gray, White, Black, Green, Blue, Bryant) and her daughters after flowers (Lotus Petal, Marigold).
• Matriarchal Chaos: Ida Sue is a force of nature. From setting up her children on dating apps to threatening people with her shotgun, she is the glue that holds the family (and the comedy of the books) together.