Books On Board

Red Team Books in Order

  • 16 Books
  • 2012 – 2019 Published

Amazon links here are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Reading order
1 of 1 reading orders shown

How to Read the Red Team Series

Elaine Levine's Red Team series is a beloved staple of the romantic suspense and military romance genres. The series blends gritty black-ops action, deep conspiracy plots involving criminal cults and syndicates, and powerful stories of trauma recovery and romance. Set primarily against the rugged backdrop of Wyoming, the overarching narrative is highly serialized, meaning characters and plotlines frequently carry over from one book to the next.

Because the series includes both full-length novels and shorter "wedding novellas" that were often published years after their corresponding main books, readers often debate the best way to tackle the series. Below, we break down both the publication order and the chronological couple-centric order to help you choose the best path.

Red Team Books in Publication Order

Reading in publication order is the most straightforward way to experience the series. This allows you to watch the overarching conspiracy against the dangerous OMNI World Order (OWO) and the White Kingdom Brotherhood unfold exactly as the author wrote them, even if it means waiting a few books to see your favorite couples finally walk down the aisle.

  1. The Edge of Courage (2012) – Focuses on Rocco Silas and Mandy.
  2. Shattered Valor (2012) – Focuses on Ty Bladen and Eden Miller.
  3. Honor Unraveled (2013) – Focuses on Kit Bolanger and Ivy Banks.
  4. Kit & Ivy: A Red Team Wedding Novella (2014) – Follows Kit and Ivy's wedding.
  5. Twisted Mercy (2014) – Focuses on Max Cameron (Mad Dog) and Hope Townsend.
  6. Ty and Eden: A Red Team Wedding Novella (2015) – Follows Ty and Eden's wedding.
  7. Assassin's Promise (2015) – Focuses on Greer Dawson and Dr. Remington Chase.
  8. War Bringer (2016) – Focuses on Fiona Addison and Kelan Shiozski.
  9. Rocco and Mandy: A Red Team Wedding Novella (2016) – Follows Rocco and Mandy's wedding.
  10. Razed Glory (2016) – Focuses on Ace Myers and Valentino "Val" Parker.
  11. Deadly Creed (2017) – Focuses on Angel Cordova and Wynn Ratcliff.
  12. Forsaken Duty (2017) – Focuses on Owen Tremaine and Adelaide "Addy" Jacobs.
  13. Max and Hope: A Red Team Wedding Novella (2018) – Follows Max and Hope's wedding.
  14. Owen and Addy: A Red Team Wedding Novella (2018) – Follows Owen and Addy's wedding.
  15. Greer and Remi: A Red Team Wedding Novella (2019) – Follows Greer and Remi's wedding.
  16. Angel and Wynn: A Red Team Wedding Novella (2019) – Follows Angel and Wynn's wedding.

The Chronological Couple-Centric Reading Order

If you prefer complete closure on a couple's romance before moving on to the next operative's story, you should read the books in chronological order. This pairs the main romance novels directly with their corresponding wedding novellas. The only caveat is that reading this way might introduce minor spoilers or references to events and characters introduced in intervening novels, as the novellas were written later in the series timeline.

  • The Rocco & Mandy Story: Read The Edge of Courage (Book 1) followed by the Rocco and Mandy wedding novella.
  • The Ty & Eden Story: Read Shattered Valor (Book 2) followed by the Ty and Eden wedding novella.
  • The Kit & Ivy Story: Read Honor Unraveled (Book 3) followed by the Kit & Ivy wedding novella.
  • The Max & Hope Story: Read Twisted Mercy (Book 4) followed by the Max and Hope wedding novella.
  • The Greer & Remi Story: Read Assassin's Promise (Book 5) followed by the Greer and Remi wedding novella.
  • The Kelan & Fiona Story: Read War Bringer (Book 6). (This couple does not have a dedicated wedding novella).
  • The Val & Ace Story: Read Razed Glory (Book 7). (This couple does not have a dedicated wedding novella).
  • The Angel & Wynn Story: Read Deadly Creed (Book 8) followed by the Angel and Wynn wedding novella.
  • The Owen & Addy Story: Read Forsaken Duty (Book 9) followed by the Owen and Addy wedding novella.

What to Know Before You Start

The Red Team series is not your average lightweight military romance. Elaine Levine crafts intense, grit-filled stories that dive deeply into the heavy emotional tolls of combat, including PTSD, abuse recovery, and the struggle of former special operations soldiers reintegrating into civilian life. The Red Team itself is a covert group of former assassins and elite warriors who have transitioned to private security under the umbrella of Tremaine Industries, bringing their highly specialized lethal skills to protect the innocent.

Throughout the series, the team battles two primary antagonistic forces: the White Kingdom Brotherhood (a brutal white supremacist prison gang and motorcycle club) and the OMNI World Order (OWO), a global shadow conspiracy. The juxtaposition of rural, small-town Wyoming settings with international espionage and cult conspiracies gives the series its unique flavor.

Practical Reader Advice

For the best reading experience, we highly recommend starting with The Edge of Courage. The series is heavily serialized, and the emotional payoff of the character bonds relies on understanding their shared history. While each novel focuses on a distinct couple and wraps up their immediate romantic arc, the overarching background plots, recurring characters, and family-like bonds within the Red Team build continuously.

If you choose to read in pure publication order, don't worry about forgetting the details of earlier couples when you finally reach their wedding novellas. Levine does a wonderful job of re-establishing context, making the novellas feel like a warm, nostalgic reunion with old friends rather than a confusing jump backward.

Frequently Asked

What is the recommended starting point for the Red Team series?

You should definitely start with the first novel, The Edge of Courage. Because the series has a continuous overarching conspiracy plot and character relationships develop over time, starting from the beginning is highly recommended.

Can the Red Team books be read as standalones?

While each book resolves its main couple's romance, the background subplots, character alliances, and ongoing fights against the OMNI World Order make it difficult to enjoy them fully out of order. Reading them in sequence is best.

How many works are in the Red Team series in total?

The series consists of 16 works in total, including 9 full-length novels and 7 wedding/companion novellas.

What order should I read the wedding novellas in?

You can read them in publication order as they were released, or you can read them immediately after their corresponding couples' main books (known as the chronological couple order). Both approaches are popular among fans.

What themes does Elaine Levine focus on in this series?

The series focuses on PTSD, military trauma, redemption, survival, and trust. It balances high-stakes action against conspiracies with deep, character-driven emotional healing.