The Recommended Reading Order
To experience the full emotional weight, character growth, and cameos in the Real series, we highly recommend following the publication order. While some of the later books focus on different couples and can technically be read as standalones, they are deeply interconnected. Characters from earlier books frequently appear as supporting players, and reading out of order will spoil major relationship milestones and life updates for the core couples.
- Real (2013) – Focuses on Remington 'Riptide' Tate and Brooke Dumas.
- Mine (2013) – Continues the story of Remington Tate and Brooke Dumas.
- Remy (2013) – Retells the events of Real from Remington's perspective, with new scenes.
- Rogue (2014) – Focuses on Melanie Meyers and Greyson King.
- Ripped (2014) – Focuses on Pandora and Mackenna 'Kenna' Jones.
- Legend (2016) – Focuses on Maverick Cage and Reese Dumas.
- Racer (2017) – Focuses on Racer Tate and Alana 'Lana' Heyworth.
The Core Trilogy: Remy and Brooke
The series begins with the central love story that defined the franchise. If you want the true Real experience, you must start here. The chemistry between underground fighter Remington 'Riptide' Tate and sports rehabilitation specialist Brooke Dumas is the foundation of the entire universe.
Real
In the debut novel, we meet Brooke Dumas, a former Olympic hopeful whose dreams were shattered by an injury. When she is hired as a sports therapist for the magnetic and dangerous underground fighter Remington Tate, her life is turned upside down. Remy is intense, brooding, and harboring deep personal struggles. As they work together, their professional relationship quickly ignites into an all-consuming passion that tests both of their boundaries.
Mine
Picking up where the first book left off, Mine follows Brooke and Remy as they navigate the challenges of their new commitment. With Remy's fighting career reaching new heights and external pressures mounting, the couple must learn to trust each other completely. The book delves deeper into Remy's vulnerability, Brooke's loyalty, and the complex reality of building a life together amidst personal demons and public scrutiny.
Remy
While Remy covers the same timeline as the first book, it is far from a simple copy-paste retelling. Written entirely from Remington Tate's perspective, this novel gives readers a raw look into his complex mind, his struggles with bipolar disorder, and the absolute depth of his devotion to Brooke. It also includes extended scenes that go beyond the ending of the first book, making it an essential read for fans of the couple.
The Companion Novels: Expanding the Circle
After wrapping up the main trilogy, Katy Evans expanded the universe by focusing on the close friends and family members who supported Remy and Brooke along the way.
Rogue
Rogue shifts the focus to Brooke's loyal best friend, Melanie Meyers. Melanie has watched Brooke find a once-in-a-lifetime love and longs for the same connection. She meets Greyson King (known in the dark underground as 'Zero'), a mysterious and protective man who seems perfect. However, Greyson is hiding a volatile and dangerous double life, forcing Melanie to decide how much she is willing to risk for love.
Ripped
Ripped centers on Pandora, another close friend of Brooke and Melanie, and her former teenage sweetheart, Mackenna 'Kenna' Jones. Years after Kenna abruptly broke her heart and left town to become a famous rock star, he returns. Following a prank gone wrong, Pandora is forced to join Kenna on his music tour. The forced proximity reignites their intense, unresolved feelings in a passionate second-chance romance.
Legend
Legend returns to the sports romance roots of the series, introducing Maverick 'The Avenger' Cage. Maverick is a fierce, rising underground fighter determined to defeat the reigning champion, Remington Tate. His path crosses with Reese Dumas, Brooke's cousin. Despite the conflict of interest, Maverick and Reese share an undeniable bond as he fights to solidify his legacy in the ring.
The Next Generation: Racer
The final book in the series takes a leap forward in time to focus on the next generation of the Tate family, bringing the overarching story to a satisfying close.
Racer
Racer Tate, the son of Remy and Brooke, has grown up under the long shadow of his legendary father. Instead of fighting in the ring, Racer finds his own thrill in the high-stakes, dangerous world of illegal street racing. When Alana 'Lana' Heyworth, a woman determined to save her family's struggling Formula 1 team, scouts him, Racer gets a chance to go professional. The book explores their intense relationship, Racer's reckless streak, and cameos from an older Remy and Brooke.
Chronological vs. Publication Order Caveats
Some readers wonder if they should read Remy first or second, since it takes place parallel to Real. We strongly advise against this. Reading Remy first ruins the mystery of Remington's character and spoils the build-up of Brooke's narrative in the first book. Reading it third—after Mine—works best as it offers a reflective look back at their journey before transitioning to the companion stories of the supporting cast.
What to Know Before You Start
Before diving in, readers should be prepared for the New Adult romance genre's signature high steam, fast-paced drama, and intense emotional stakes. Katy Evans doesn't shy away from heavy themes; Remington's journey includes a sensitive and raw depiction of bipolar disorder, which is central to his character arc. The underground fighting world provides a gritty, high-octane backdrop, while subsequent books transition into rock-and-roll touring and Formula 1 racing, keeping the series fresh across different settings.