The Recommended Stealth Ops Reading Order
For the absolute best reading experience, it is highly recommended to follow the chronological publication order. While each book is written as a standalone military romance with a complete happily-ever-after (HEA), they are tied together by a continuous narrative arc, returning characters, and evolving team dynamics. Reading them in sequence allows you to watch the relationships form, witness the growth of Scott & Scott Securities, and track the overarching political and covert threats.
Here is the recommended reading path for the core series:
- Finding His Mark (2018) – Luke Scott & Eva Sharp
- Finding Justice (2018) – Owen York & Samantha
- Finding the Fight (2019) – Asher Hayes & Jessica Scott
- Finding Her Chance (2019) – Liam Evans & Emily
- Finding the Way Back (2019) – Knox Bennett & Adriana
- Chasing the Knight (2020) – Chris Hunter & Rory McAdams
- Chasing Daylight (2020) – Wyatt Pierson & Natasha
- Chasing Fortune (2020) – A.J. Hawkins & Ana
- Chasing Shadows (2021) – Roman Riviera & Harper Brooks
- Chasing the Storm (2021) – Finn Finnegan & Julia Maddox
Bravo Team vs. Echo Team: The Two Eras of Stealth Ops
The Stealth Ops series is divided into two distinct but highly interconnected eras, focusing on different sub-units of the off-the-books Navy SEAL operations. Together, they make up the roster of Scott & Scott Securities, the private firm used as front-facing cover for their black-ops missions.
Bravo Team (Books 1–5)
The first five books follow the original crew, primarily referred to as Bravo Team. Led by Luke Scott, these books establish the groundwork of the Stealth Ops universe, where the operators learn to navigate civilian life, deal with past trauma, and fall in love with equally fierce, determined partners. Key highlights include:
- Finding His Mark: Sets the stage when former Tier One operator Luke Scott is forced to protect Eva Sharp, a TV producer caught in a real-life international conspiracy.
- Finding Justice: Focuses on Owen York, a SEAL haunted by his brother's tragic death, who joins forces with a peace advocate named Samantha to uncover a web of secrets.
- Finding the Fight: Features the high-tension, forbidden romance between SEAL Asher Hayes and CIA officer Jessica Scott, who coordinates the team’s assignments.
- Finding Her Chance: Focuses on Liam Evans and Emily as they fight external dangers and internal scars.
- Finding the Way Back: Concludes the Bravo Team era with the broody Knox Bennett protecting Adriana, wrapping up several ongoing plotlines.
Echo Team (Books 6–10)
Starting with the sixth book, the spotlight shifts to Echo Team, a secondary group of operators recruited into the organization. While the Bravo Team members still make frequent crossover appearances, the primary romantic and tactical focus shifts to the newer recruits:
- Chasing the Knight: Marks the transition into the Echo Team era, focusing on Chris Hunter and Rory McAdams.
- Chasing Daylight: Explores the intense dynamic between Wyatt Pierson and Natasha.
- Chasing Fortune: Follows A.J. Hawkins and Ana on a dangerous mission that tests their survival skills and mutual attraction.
- Chasing Shadows: Pairs the broody genius Roman Riviera with Harper Brooks, a sharp former CIA officer, as they become targets in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse.
- Chasing the Storm: Wraps up the core series with Finn Finnegan protecting a wealthy heiress, Julia Maddox, from looming threats.
What to Know Before You Start
The Stealth Ops universe was established under the fictional administration of President Rydell in 2013. Designed by former SEAL Will Hobbs and CIA officer Jessica Scott, the team was formed to handle highly sensitive, off-the-books security threats that the government could not officially touch. To maintain plausible deniability, the team operates under the guise of Scott & Scott Securities, a private investigative and protection firm. This clever blend of private eye freedom and military training gives the characters unique flexibility in how they handle threats, making for fast-paced, unpredictable plots.
The Extended Universe: Prequels and Crossovers
Brittney Sahin has constructed a massive, interconnected universe of romantic suspense. While you can start directly with Finding His Mark, dedicated readers can enrich their experience by exploring the prequel and crossover series:
The Becoming Us Prequels
Before launching Stealth Ops, Sahin wrote the Becoming Us series (starting with Someone Like You and My Every Breath). In these books, readers are introduced to Noah, Grace, and Cade, and the concept of Scott & Scott Securities is first introduced. While the characters in these books are unaware of the team’s secret black-ops missions, the crossover appearances are a delight for long-term fans.
The Dublin Nights & Hidden Truths Crossovers
Characters from the Stealth Ops crew frequently cross paths with characters from Sahin's other series, particularly the Dublin Nights series (such as in the novella On the Line) and the Hidden Truths series (sometimes referred to as the Hard Truths series in early marketing). Reading these series alongside Stealth Ops provides a deeper look at the criminal underworlds and corporate intelligence agencies operating in Sahin's world.
Falcon Falls Security
If you finish all ten books in the Stealth Ops series and are craving more, the Falcon Falls Security series serves as a fantastic spiritual successor. It features similar high-stakes action, protective alpha heroes, and cameos from the original Stealth Ops teams.