Alexa Verde Books in Order

Where to Start with Alexa Verde

For readers new to Alexa Verde's wholesome blend of romantic suspense and sweet contemporary romance, there are two ideal starting points depending on your favorite subgenre:

• For Romantic Suspense Fans: Start with Color of Danger, the first book in the Secrets of Rios Azules series. Set in a fictional small Texas town, it weaves psychological mystery, family secrets, and spiritual themes into a gripping romance.
• For Sweet Cowboy Romance Fans: Start with Show Me a Marriage of Convenience, the first book in her popular Cowboy Crossing Romances series. It is a heartwarming introduction to her sweet, small-town western contemporary style.

Solo Series: The Rios Azules Universe

Alexa Verde's Rios Azules books are set in the small town of Rios Azules, Texas, and focus heavily on faith, danger, and redemption. While the books feature overlapping characters, they are grouped into distinct subseries:

Secrets of Rios Azules

This is Verde's flagship Christian romantic suspense series. Each book features a new couple dealing with local mysteries, personal threats, and their faith journey.

1. Color of Danger (2014)
2. River of Danger (2015)
3. Taste of Danger (2016)
4. Scent of Danger (2016)
5. Touch of Danger (2017)
6. Danger Under the Mistletoe (2018)
7. Dangerous Love (2018)
8. Whisper of Danger (2022)

Rios Azules Christmas

A trilogy of sweet, holiday-themed romances set in Rios Azules. These lean more toward warm romance with lower suspense stakes.

1. Season of Miracles (2016)
2. Season of Joy (2017)
3. Season of Hope (2017)

Rios Azules Romances: the Macalisters

This subseries follows the romance and faith journeys of the Macalister family members, keeping the beloved small-town Rios Azules atmosphere.

1. Season of Romance (2019)
2. Season of Love (2019)
3. Season of Amor (2019)

Solo Series: Cowboy Crossing and Seaside Cowboys

For readers who prefer clean, wholesome western and beachside romances with very light suspense, Verde's cowboy-themed series are highly recommended. These can generally be read in publication order.

Cowboy Crossing Romances

Set in the tight-knit town of Cowboy Crossing, this long-running series focuses on cowboys finding love, redemption, and second chances. They are sweet, faith-filled contemporary romances.

1. Show Me a Marriage of Convenience (2020)
2. Show Me a Second Chance (2020)
3. Show Me the Boss (2020)
4. Show Me Best Friends (2020)
5. Show Me a Single Dad Cowboy (2020)
6. Show Me My Brother's Best Friend (2021)
7. Show Me a Christmas Romance (2021)
8. Show Me a Mistaken Identity (2021)
9. Show Me a Fake Fiancé (2021)
10. Show Me a Stand-in Husband (2021)
11. Show Me a Reunion (2022)
12. Show Me a Family Saga (2022)
13. Show Me a Fake Engagement (2023)

Escape to Cowboy Crossing

A spin-off series returning readers to the familiar setting of Cowboy Crossing with new characters and romance tropes.

1. No Fake Dating for a Cowboy (2022)
2. No Mistaken Identity for a Cowboy (2022)
3. No Second Chance for a Cowboy (2022)
4. No Marriage of Convenience for a Cowboy (2023)
5. No Best Friends for a Cowboy (2023)
6. No Mistletoe Kiss for a Cowboy (2023)

Seaside Cowboys

Moving the cowboy setting to a beautiful coastal backdrop, this series combines beachside charm with classic western romance tropes.

1. Seaside Cowboy's Second Chance (2023)
2. Seaside Cowboy's Best Friend (2023)
3. Seaside Cowboy's Marriage of Convenience (2023)
4. Seaside Cowboy's Fairy Tale (2023)
5. Seaside Cowboy's Assistant (2024)
6. Seaside Cowboy's Love at First Sight (2024)
7. Seaside Cowboy's Christmas Wish (2024)
8. Seaside Cowboy's Forget-Me-Not (2025)

Billionaire Protectors

A shorter trilogy focusing on wealthy protectors who find love while keeping their clients safe.

1. Brett, Billionaire Bodyguard (2019)
2. Colt, Billionaire Reunion (2019)
3. David, Billionaire Cowboy (2019)

Collaborative and Multi-Author Series

Alexa Verde frequently collaborates with other Christian romance authors (such as Marion Ueckermann, Autumn Macarthur, and Heather Gray) on shared-world series. In these series, authors alternate writing individual books. While readers can read the entire series in order, Verde's individual books also stand on their own.

Chapel Cove Books

Chapel Cove is a collaborative series set in a small coastal town. Alexa Verde's contributions include the following key titles:

• Love Me (Book 2, 2019)
• Hold Me (Book 5, 2019)
• Belong with Me (Book 6, 2020)
• Accept Me (Book 8, 2020)
• See Me (Book 11, 2021)
• Don't Leave Me (Book 12, 2021)
• Trust Me (Book 13, 2022)
• Stand by Me (Book 14, 2022)

Tuscan Legacy

A collaborative series centered around family secrets and romance in Tuscany. Verde wrote Rapsodia: Rhapsody (Book 3) and Innamorata: Sweetheart (Book 10).

The Potter's House

This multi-author series features stories of hope, redemption, and healing. Verde has contributed several novels, including Heart Unbroken (Book 3), Heart Healed (Book 11), Home Another Way (Book 19), Reclaiming Charity (Book 24), and Love's Decision (Book 28).

The 12 Mysteries of Christmas

A multi-author Christmas mystery collection. Verde contributed Gabriel's Secret (Book 2) and Noelle on the Run (Book 8).

What to Know Before You Start

Alexa Verde's books are known for being clean, wholesome, and spiritually encouraging. While the romance is central, her suspense novels feature real elements of danger and mystery without becoming overly graphic. Because her solo series feature returning side characters and sequential timelines, we highly recommend reading the Secrets of Rios Azules and the Cowboy Crossing books in their respective publication orders to avoid minor spoilers regarding previous couples.