A.K. Evans Books in Order

Where to Start Reading A.K. Evans

A.K. Evans has built a massive bibliography of interconnected contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. Because her books are organized into distinct series that focus on different couples, you can generally start with the first book of any series. However, to fully appreciate character cameos and the evolution of the shared worlds, there are three primary entry points recommended for readers:

• The Romantic Suspense Entry Point (Cunningham Security): If you love protective alpha heroes, bodyguards, and intense stakes, start with Obsessed (2017), the first book in the Cunningham Security series. This is Evans's signature series and serves as the best introduction to her suspense style.
• The High-Octane Sports Entry Point (Hearts & Horsepower): For readers who want to experience Evans's roots as a former race car driver, start with Control the Burn (2022). This series takes you straight into the high-stakes world of professional drag racing and close-knit pit crews.
• The Contemporary Travel Entry Point (Road Trip Romance): If you prefer lighter contemporary romance centered around travel, geographic discovery, and fate, start with Tip the Scales (2019).

Cunningham Security Series Reading Order

The Cunningham Security series focuses on a private security and investigations firm led by Levi Cunningham. While each book features a standalone romance with a happy ending, the team members' personal lives and operational arcs build on previous books. Reading them in order is highly recommended to follow the overarching team dynamic:

1. Obsessed (2017)
2. Overcome (2018)
3. Desperate (2018)
4. Solitude (2019)
5. Burned (2019)
6. Unworthy (2019)
7. Betrayed (2020)
8. Revived (2020)
9. Surrender (2020)
10. Unwrapped (2023)

Harper Security Ops Reading Order

Harper Security Ops is a massive spin-off/companion security series that features military-style romantic suspense. Characters from Cunningham Security and Archer Tactical make occasional crossover appearances here. Due to the sheer size of the series, following the publication order keeps the timeline intact:

1. Broken (2022)
2. Tempted (2022)
3. Conceal (2022)
4. Haunted (2022)
5. Sacrifice (2022)
6. Crushed (2023)
7. Distracted (2023)
8. Ruined (2023)
9. Salvaged (2023)
10. Silenced (2023)
11. Mistaken (2023)
12. Intention (2023)
13. Unharmed (2024)
14. Caution (2024)
15. Sheltered (2024)
16. Escape (2024)
17. Coerced (2024)

Archer Tactical Series Reading Order

This shorter, high-stakes series follows three brothers running a self-defense and firearms training business. It offers a tighter, more compact story arc that perfectly blends romance and suspense:

1. Line of Fire (2021)
2. Collateral Damage (2021)
3. Silent Target (2021)

Hearts & Horsepower Series Reading Order

Pulling from Evans's personal experience managing a performance automotive business and her time on the racetrack, this series focuses on the LT Motorsports crew. It should be read in order to watch the racing team's family dynamic grow:

1. Control the Burn (2022)
2. Behind the Wheel (2022)
3. Far Beyond Repair (2022)
4. How to Rebuild (2022)
5. Out of Alignment (2022)

Road Trip Romance Series Reading Order

This expansive contemporary romance series is perfect for readers who enjoy geographical settings, destiny, and the thrill of the open road. Each book is a standalone romance following different couples across various locations:

1. Tip the Scales (2019)
2. Play the Part (2019)
3. One Wrong Turn (2020)
4. Just a Fling (2020)
5. Meant to Be (2020)
6. Take the Plunge (2020)
7. Miss the Shot (2020)
8. In the Cards (2021)
9. Only in Dreams (2021)
10. Break the Ice (2022)
11. In Plain Sight (2022)
12. Twist of Fate (2022)
13. Lock and Key (2023)
14. Crave the Love (2023)
15. What Comes After (2023)
16. Chase the Storm (2024)
17. Burden to Bear (2024)
18. Web of Lies (2025)

Everything Series Reading Order

An emotional and grounded contemporary romance series about finding hope, healing, and romantic connections in everyday life:

1. Everything I Need (2018)
2. Everything I Have (2018)
3. Everything I Want (2018)
4. Everything I Love (2018)
5. Everything I Give (2020)

Rock Stars & Romance Series Reading Order

This series blends the glamorous, chaotic world of rock music with intense romantic passion. Read them in publication order to see how the band members navigate fame and love:

1. Fragile (2021)
2. Wish (2021)
3. Closer (2021)
4. Underneath It All (2021)
5. Terrible Lie (2021)
6. Complication (2022)

The Westwoods Series Reading Order

A newer contemporary romance series set in a close-knit community, exploring deep family bonds and emotional recoveries:

1. Stubborn Heart (2024)
2. Broken Heart (2024)

Standalones & Anthologies

For quick entries into A.K. Evans's writing style, she has released standalone novels and contributed to seasonal collections:

Standalone Novels

• Naughty Heart (2024)
• Control (2024)

Anthologies

• Ice Cold Kisses (2023)

What to Know Before You Start

While the security series (Cunningham Security, Harper Security Ops, Archer Tactical) share thematic similarities and occasional character crossovers, they do not require you to read all three sets to understand the plot. However, since the author likes to drop easter eggs and catch up with old characters, starting with Cunningham Security will give you the richest reading experience. The contemporary romance series (Road Trip Romance, Hearts & Horsepower, Everything) are entirely separate universes and can be enjoyed completely independently of the suspense novels.