The Perfect Path Into the Next-Gen Mayson Family Saga
For fans of alpha romance and tight-knit family dynamics, Aurora Rose Reynolds' books offer the ultimate escape. The Mayson family saga began with the wildly popular Until series, but it quickly expanded to capture the stories of their children. This next generation of love stories is split into two companion series: Until Her (focusing on the Mayson daughters) and Until Him (focusing on the Mayson sons).
Because these books feature constant family crossovers, shared timelines, and returning characters, reading them in a combined publication order is the best way to experience the stories. Below, we break down exactly how to read the books, where to start, and what makes these romances so addictive.
The Legacy of the 'Boom'
Before diving into the reading order, it is essential to understand the signature trope that defines this entire universe: the 'Boom.' In Reynolds' novels, members of the Mayson family experience an instant, fated, and overwhelming connection the moment they meet their soulmates. Once the 'Boom' hits, there is no turning back. The heroes in these stories are famously protective, possessive, and deeply devoted alphas, while the heroines are resilient women who find safety and absolute love in their arms.
The Core Reading Order: Publication and Chronological Guide
Although the author markets the books under separate subseries banners to distinguish between the sons and daughters, they form a single, continuous narrative timeline. Here is the recommended order for reading the combined Until Him/Her series:
- Until July (2015) - Follows July Mayson and Wes Silver. This book officially kicks off the next generation.
- Until Jax (2015) - Follows Jax Mayson and Ellie Anthony (Until Him #1).
- Until June (2016) - Follows June Mayson and Evan Barrister (Until Her #2).
- Until Ashlyn (2016) - Follows Ashlyn Mayson and Dillon Keck (Until Her #3).
- Until Sage (2017) - Follows Sage Mayson and Kimberly Cullen (Until Him #2).
- Until Harmony (2018) - Follows Harmony Mayson and Harlen MacCabe (Until Her #4).
- Until Cobi (2018) - Follows Cobi Mayson and Hadley Emmerson (Until Him #3).
- Until December (2019) - Follows December Mayson and Gareth Black (Until Her #5).
- Until Talon (2020) - Follows Talon Mayson and Mia Allenton (Until Him #4).
- Until April (2021) - Follows April Mayson and Maxim Kauwe (Until Her #6).
- Until May (2022) - Follows May Mayson and Aiden Bender (Until Her #7).
- Until Willow (2022) - Follows Willow Mayson and Clay Raven (Until Her #8).
- Keeping You (2023) - A standalone novella featuring Noah and Bridgett, published as part of the 1001 Dark Nights project (Until Him/Her #12.5).
- Until Hanna (2023) - Follows Hanna Mayson and Walker St. James (Until Her #9).
- Brodie (2024) - A 1001 Dark Nights novella featuring Brodie Larsen and Reese Shepard (Until Him/Her #13.5).
- Until Bax (2024) - Follows Bax Mayson and Olivia Gannon (Until Him #5).
- Until Nalia (2025) - Follows Nalia Mayson and Logan Rafe (Until Her #10).
What to Know Before You Start
While you can read any of the Until Her or Until Him books as standalones, you will miss out on the rich family context if you skip around. Many characters reappear in later books as supportive aunts, uncles, parents, or siblings. Furthermore, readers who want the absolute complete experience should consider starting with the original Until series: Until November, Until Trevor, Until Lilly, and Until Nico. Seeing how the parents met makes their appearances in the next-generation books much more emotional and satisfying.
The stories are primarily set in cozy, charming towns across Tennessee. Alongside the steamy romance and sweet family moments, Reynolds often injects a thread of suspense, external danger, or mystery, keeping the pacing fast and engaging from the first page to the last.