The Recommended Reading Order for Sinners Anonymous
Somme Sketcher's bestselling dark mafia romance series, Sinners Anonymous, plunges readers into the gritty, rain-slicked underworld of Devil's Dip, a Pacific Northwest town controlled by the powerful and dangerous Visconti crime family. The series is best experienced in publication order. Because the books follow three brothers within the same family and share overlapping timelines and major plot events, reading out of order will spoil significant character developments and family secrets.
The series is uniquely structured: it begins with a standalone story followed by two distinct duets. Here is the recommended reading path:
- Book 1: Sinners Anonymous (2021) – Focuses on Angelo and Rory (Standalone)
- Book 2: Sinners Condemned (2022) – Focuses on Rafe and Penny (Duet Part 1)
- Book 3: Sinners Consumed (2022) – Focuses on Rafe and Penny (Duet Part 2)
- Book 4: Sinners Atone (2023) – Focuses on Gabe and Wren (Duet Part 1)
- Book 5: Sinners Absolve (Upcoming / TBA) – Focuses on Gabe and Wren (Duet Part 2)
Book 1: Sinners Anonymous (2021)
The book that started it all introduces Rory Carter, a resilient young woman who agrees to a fake engagement with the ruthless, aging mafia don Alberto Visconti in a desperate bid to save her father's life. Rory's structured, fearful existence is thrown into chaos when Angelo "Vicious" Visconti, the don's cold and calculating nephew, returns from London to reclaim his position in the family. The chemistry between Rory and Angelo is immediate, forbidden, and highly dangerous, sparking a tense enemies-to-lovers story. This volume also introduces the central concept of the "Sinners Anonymous" confession hotline—an outlet Rory uses to share her deepest secrets, unaware that the Visconti family owns and monitors the line.
Book 2: Sinners Condemned (2022)
The second installment shifts the spotlight to Rafe Visconti, one of the powerful Visconti brothers, and Penny, a clever swindler who relies on her wits to survive. When Penny's luck runs out, she crosses paths with Rafe, whose polished, gentlemanly facade hides a dark, possessive nature. Sinners Condemned is the first half of a slow-burn romantic duet. It focuses heavily on the building tension, banter, and cat-and-mouse games between Rafe and Penny. Because it is the first part of a duet, the novel concludes on a major cliffhanger that leads directly into the next book.
Book 3: Sinners Consumed (2022)
Picking up immediately after the shocking ending of the previous book, Sinners Consumed completes Rafe and Penny’s story. The stakes are raised as the couple navigates mafia power plays, trust issues, and intense physical chemistry. This volume delivers the resolution of their romance, wrapping up their personal character arcs while continuing to build the overarching plot surrounding the Visconti family's control over Devil's Dip.
Book 4: Sinners Atone (2023)
The fourth book begins the highly anticipated duet for the most mysterious Visconti brother, Gabriel "Gabe" Visconti, and Wren Harlow, a woman shrouded in deep secrets. Gabe is a dark, complex figure carrying severe emotional burdens. Sinners Atone stands out because it recontextualizes several events from the first three books through Wren's perspective, revealing hidden connections and timelines. Like Book 2, this novel is the first part of a duet and ends on a dramatic cliffhanger.
Book 5: Sinners Absolve (TBA)
The planned conclusion to Gabe and Wren's story. While some online retailers and book databases have listed tentative dates, the author's official channels maintain that the release date, book cover, and official blurb remain to be announced (TBA). Readers should prepare for a wait between the cliffhanger of Book 4 and the resolution in Book 5.
Chronological Timeline and Reading Caveats
While the publication order is straightforward, the chronological timeline of the series is somewhat complex, particularly regarding Gabe and Wren's story. Sinners Atone (Book 4) does not simply take place after Sinners Consumed. Instead, large portions of the book run parallel to the timelines of the first three books, revealing what Wren was doing in the background during those events. Despite this overlap, reading Sinners Atone first is not recommended. The narrative assumes the reader is already familiar with the Visconti family dynamics, the events of Angelo's rise to power, and the fallout of Rafe's romance. Reading out of publication order will spoil major twists in the first three books.
The Sinners Anonymous Confession Hotline
One of the most defining elements of the series is the "Sinners Anonymous" hotline. What appears to be an anonymous, automated confession line where callers can leave their sins after the tone is actually a powerful tool of surveillance and control. Owned and operated by the Visconti family, the hotline allows the brothers to gather intelligence, discover secrets, and blackmail their enemies. The hotline acts as a thematic anchor for the series, representing how confession, guilt, and redemption are weaponized in the morally gray underworld of Devil's Dip.
Companion Series: East Coast Devils
For readers who have caught up on the Visconti family saga and want more of Somme Sketcher's signature style, she has also written the East Coast Devils series. This series includes The Devil's Keepsake, The Devil's Deal, and The Devil's Obsession. While set in a different location with a new cast of characters, the books deliver the same intense, high-spice, and slow-burn dark romance dynamics that fans of Sinners Anonymous enjoy.
What to Know Before You Start
Before diving into the dark streets of Devil's Dip, keep these practical reading tips in mind:
- Check the Trigger Warnings: This is a dark mafia romance series. The books feature mature themes, including violence, criminal acts, non-consensual situations, kidnapping, and mental health struggles. Check the author's website for specific warnings before reading.
- Prepare for Cliffhangers: Both Sinners Condemned (Book 2) and Sinners Atone (Book 4) end on major cliffhangers. It is best to have Sinners Consumed (Book 3) ready immediately after finishing Book 2. For Gabe's story, be aware that Book 5 is not yet published.
- Expect a Slow Burn: Somme Sketcher is known for high-tension, slow-burn romances. The characters often spend a significant portion of the books bickering, plotting against each other, or resisting their attraction before the romance fully ignites.