Recommended Reading Order
To experience the full weight of the Mackay family dynamics, the local town politics of Somerset, Kentucky, and the slow-burning suspense plots that thread through the books, we highly recommend reading the series in publication order. While each book features a self-contained romance with a guaranteed happily-ever-after, the secondary characters, family secrets, and local conflicts carry over directly from one novel to the next.
Here is the recommended reading path for the entire Nauti universe, combining both the Nauti Boys and Nauti Girls series, along with the essential anthology novellas:
- Nauti Boy (2007)
- Nauti Nights (2007)
- Nauti Intentions (2008)
- Nauti Dreams (2008)
- Nauti Deceptions (2010)
- Nauti Kisses (Novella in the Nauti and Wild Anthology, 2010)
- Nauti Temptress (2012)
- Nauti Siren (Novella in the Nautier and Wilder Anthology, 2013)
- Nauti Enchantress (2014)
- Nauti Seductress (2015)
- Nauti Angel (2017)
Chronological Flow vs. Publication Order
For this series, publication order and chronological order are virtually identical. The timeline moves forward steadily as the Mackay cousins settle down, their younger sisters grow up, and new external threats emerge. Reading out of order is possible if you are only interested in a specific trope or character, but you will spoil major plot points of earlier books. For instance, the identity and backstory of the heroine in Nauti Angel directly spoils the climax and resolution of the romantic suspense plot in Nauti Dreams.
The Nauti Boys Saga: Somerset's Original Bad Boys
The original run of the series introduces us to the infamous Mackay cousins—Rowdy, Dawg, and Natches—men known around Somerset for their wild reputations, fierce loyalties, and protective streaks.
Nauti Boy (2007)
The book that started it all. Marine veteran Rowdy Mackay returns home to Somerset, Kentucky, determined to claim Kelly Benton, a woman he has loved from afar. Kelly is trying to keep her distance due to her family's expectations, but when a dangerous stalker threatens her life, Rowdy steps in as her ultimate protector, igniting a scorching romance.
Nauti Nights (2007)
Focuses on James "Dawg" Mackay, a man used to getting what he wants. He sets his sights on Crista Jansen, a woman harboring dark secrets and running from a dangerous past. Dawg uses every sensual trick in his arsenal to break down her defenses, but local conspiracies threaten to tear them apart.
Nauti Intentions (2008)
Though published under the Nauti Boys banner, this book actually shifts focus to a female Mackay. Janey Mackay, sister to the cousins, has lived a life overshadowed by fear and past trauma. When the powerful Major Alex Jansen enters her life, he must navigate her deep-seated trust issues and protect her from a looming threat to prove his devotion.
Nauti Dreams (2008)
Natches Mackay, a Marine sniper with deep emotional scars, tries to keep his distance from his family. However, when government agent Chaya Dane arrives in town to investigate a stolen missile conspiracy involving Natches' biological father, the two are thrown into a high-stakes game of survival and mutual obsession.
Nauti Deceptions (2010)
This entry centers on Zeke Mayes, the local sheriff of Somerset and a close ally of the Mackay family. Zeke has avoided serious relationships, but his resolve is tested by Caitlyn "Rogue" Walker, a former schoolteacher who has reinvented herself and runs her father's bar. Erotic tension clashes with a dangerous criminal investigation.
Nauti Kisses (2010)
Featured in the Nauti and Wild anthology (co-authored with Jaci Burton), this novella follows John Calvin Walker, Jr. and Sierra. It serves as a bridge, expanding the Somerset universe and keeping readers connected to the Mackay family's extended network of friends and allies.
The Nauti Girls: A New Generation of Fire
After the conclusion of the Nauti Boys run, Lora Leigh shifted focus to the fierce, independent women of the Mackay clan. The Nauti Girls spin-off brings fresh perspectives, even stronger heroines, and a continuation of the family's battle against local corruption and federal conspiracies.
Nauti Temptress (2012)
The spin-off launches with Eve Mackay, the eldest sister. Eve finds herself irresistibly drawn to Brogan Campbell, a rugged biker who is secretly an undercover DHS agent. Their forbidden attraction sparks a dangerous mission that tests their loyalty to family and duty.
Nauti Siren (2013)
Appearing in the Nautier and Wilder anthology, this novella focuses on Piper Mackay. Stifled by the suffocatingly overprotective nature of her brother Dawg and her cousins, Piper seeks independence. She finds a dangerous ally in her badass neighbor, Jedediah "Jed" Booker, sparking a heated romance.
Nauti Enchantress (2014)
Lyrica Mackay is known as the family's wild party girl, but she uses that persona to hide her vulnerability. When she finally decides to pursue her long-time crush, former Marine Graham Brock, she must break through his defenses while navigating the overprotective interference of her brothers and cousins.
Nauti Seductress (2015)
Zoey Mackay, the headstrong fourth sister, clashes immediately with Chatham "Doogan" Bromleigh, a Homeland Security official. Their long-standing animosity hides a mutual, sizzling attraction that explodes when they are forced to work together to dismantle a local threat.
Nauti Angel (2017)
The emotional climax of the Nauti Girls run. Angel Calloway is a rough, mysterious survivor who is eventually revealed to be the long-lost daughter of Chaya and Natches Mackay (from Nauti Dreams). When former Army investigator Reece "Duke" Duquaine pursues her, he must earn her trust and help her heal from a traumatic past.
What to Know Before You Start
Lora Leigh's Nauti series is famous for its extremely high-heat erotic romance, alpha male leads, and highly protective family dynamics. Readers should be prepared for intense romantic suspense, graphic sexual content, and characters who love fiercely. While the small-town Somerset setting gives the books a tight-knit community feel, the plots frequently touch on heavy themes, including kidnapping, stalking, and past trauma. If you enjoy contemporary romances that balance alpha protectors with strong-willed heroines and continuous family subplots, this is the perfect series to binge-read from the beginning.