Alex Grayson Books in Order

Where Should You Start Reading Alex Grayson?

If you are new to Alex Grayson's emotionally charged contemporary and dark romances, the absolute best place to start is the Jaded Series (commonly known as the Jaded Hollow series). Starting with Beautifully Broken, this series perfectly showcases Grayson's ability to blend deep emotional trauma, small-town charm, and redemptive, healing romance. While the books follow different couples and can technically be read as standalones, they are heavily interconnected, and reading them in publication order allows you to watch the overarching community relationships develop naturally.

For readers who prefer a grittier, suspense-driven romance with a vigilante twist, the Hell Night Series starting with Retribution is another excellent entry point. If you want a quick, high-heat fix, her Itty Bitty Delights series offers standalone, taboo-themed short stories that can be devoured in a single sitting.

The Renaming Phenomenon: A Crucial Guide to Title Changes

Before purchasing or borrowing Alex Grayson's books, it is vital to know that many of her series and standalone novels have been re-released under new titles and covers. To prevent yourself from buying the same story twice, keep this translation guide handy:

• Beautifully Broken was also published as Shatter Me.
• Wickedly Betrayed was also published as Reclaim Me.
• Wildly Captivated was also published as Unveil Me.
• Perfectly Tragic was also published as Awaken Me.
• Retribution (Hell Night Book 1) was also published as Trouble in Hell.
• Vindication (Hell Night Book 2) was also published as Bitter Sweet Hell.
• Vengeance (Hell Night Book 3) was also published as Judge of Hell.
• Wrath (Hell Night Book 4) was also published as Key to Hell.
• Sex Junkie was re-released as Always Wanting.
• Shamelessly Bare was re-released as Bare Yourself.
• Hungry Eyes was re-released as Watching Mine.
• Endless Obsession was also published as Mine.
• Whispered Prayers of a Girl was re-released as Whispered Prayers.
• The Sinister Silhouette was re-released as Haunted.

The Jaded / Jaded Hollow Series Order

This series put Alex Grayson on the map as a contemporary romance powerhouse. Set in the small town of Jaded Hollow, these stories deal with characters trying to heal from deep emotional and physical scars. You should read them in this order:

1. Beautifully Broken (2014) – Follows Bailey, a woman fleeing a traumatic and abusive past, who finds safety and a slow-burning love with Jaxon in Jaded Hollow.
2. Wickedly Betrayed (2015) – A second-chance romance focusing on Mia and Mac, dealing with themes of betrayal, separation, and long-standing longing.
3. Wildly Captivated (2015) – The story of Andrew and Jase, featuring electric chemistry and high emotional stakes as secrets are slowly unveiled.
4. Perfectly Tragic (2016) – The gut-wrenching finale featuring Nick and Chris, navigating the heavy path of grief, loss, and finding hope after tragedy.

The Consumed Series Reading Order

The Consumed series focuses on intense, possessive, and deeply passionate relationships. While Endless Obsession (also known as Mine) is often categorized as a standalone novel, it functions as the thematic precursor to this series. The recommended order is:

1. Endless Obsession / Mine (2016) – A dark romance that introduces the intense, possessive themes of the world.
2. Always Wanting / Sex Junkie (2016) – The first official book of the Consumed trilogy, dealing with raw attraction and uncontrollable desire.
3. Bare Yourself / Shamelessly Bare (2017) – Continues the high-intensity romance, focusing on emotional vulnerability and stripping away personal defense mechanisms.
4. Watching Mine / Hungry Eyes (2018) – The final installment, wrapping up the series' signature themes of observation, obsession, and ultimate surrender.

The Hell Night Series Reading Order

If you love romantic suspense, vigilante justice, and dark themes, the Hell Night series is a must-read. These four books must be read in order due to the continuous plot thread tracking a group of vigilantes:

1. Retribution (2018) – Introduces the dark, vengeful brotherhood and the women who challenge their cold exteriors.
2. Vindication (2019) – Continues the overarching battle against corrupt forces while exploring an intense personal romance.
3. Vengeance (2019) – Explores the high price of revenge and the complicated moral boundaries the characters cross.
4. Wrath (2019) – The thrilling conclusion that brings the overarching vigilante story arc to a dramatic close.

Co-Authored Duets and Shared Worlds

Alex Grayson has partnered with other romance authors to deliver unique collaborative works. Here is how to navigate those co-authored books:

The Bully Me Duet (with Melissa Toppen)

This high school/college bully romance duet follows a stepbrother dynamic filled with angst and drama. You must read these in order:

1. Treacherous (2019) – Introduces Zayden Michaels and the intense, adversarial relationship that develops when family lives collide.
2. Malicious (2020) – Concludes the duet, focusing on Oliver Conley and resolving the lingering tensions.

The Westbridge Series (with A.M. Wilson)

A dark romantic suspense duet following two brothers in a small town haunted by a dark past. Read them in order:

1. Pitch Dark (2017) – Focuses on Detective Niko James and a woman with no memory of her past.
2. Broad Daylight (2021) – Centers on Niko's brother, Reece James, and a cold case investigation. While it can be read as a standalone, reading Pitch Dark first provides essential context.

Understanding the Hero Club and Everyday Heroes Worlds

In your search, you will find Alex Grayson's name attached to massive series lists like the Hero Club (with over 100 titles) and the Everyday Heroes World (with over 50 titles). It is important to know that these are multi-author collaborative worlds created by other authors (such as K. Bromberg's Everyday Heroes or Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward's Cocky Hero Club). Grayson only wrote one standalone book in each of these worlds:

• In the Hero Club Series, Grayson wrote Uncocky Hero (2021).
• In the Everyday Heroes World, Grayson wrote Lead Player (2020).

You do not need to read the other books in these massive multi-author lists to enjoy Grayson's contributions; they function perfectly as standalone novels.

The Ever Series and Standalones

Grayson has also written emotional contemporary duets and intense standalones:

The Ever Series

1. Forevermore (2021)
2. Everlast (2021)

Standalone Novels

• Whispered Prayers (originally Whispered Prayers of a Girl, 2017) – A survival romance about a reclusive man and a stranded family in a snowstorm.
• The Sinister Silhouette (originally Haunted, 2018) – A dark romance involving a comatose woman and family secrets.
• The Wild Man (2024) – A primal, dark Tarzan retelling. Note that this book contains heavy dark themes and explicit content warnings.