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Ashlee Price Books in Order

38 Books
11 Series & collections
2017 – 2022 Published
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The Best Starting Point for Ashlee Price

If you are new to Ashlee Price's extensive contemporary romance catalog, the best place to start is with the Hawthorne Brothers series. Beginning with Billionaire's Baby Contract (2020), this trilogy introduces readers to Price's signature style: fierce, independent women, powerful alpha males, high-stakes emotional drama, and plenty of steam. Starting here allows you to experience how she builds tension across a family-focused trilogy before diving into her broader universe of interconnected standalones.

Alternatively, if you prefer small-town charm mixed with city drama, First Comes Love, the first book in the Love Comes to Town series, is another excellent entry point. It sets a lighter, highly engaging tone that showcases her ability to balance heart and heat.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

For the vast majority of Ashlee Price's books, publication order and chronological order are identical. Because she writes her series in chronological sequence, you do not need to worry about jumping back and forth in time. Her series are designed to be read in the order they were published, which allows you to see recurring characters grow and witness cameos from previous couples in their natural timeline.

Additionally, almost all of her books are structured as interconnected standalones. This means that while reading a series in order provides the most rewarding character development and world-building experience, you can pick up almost any book as a standalone without feeling lost.

Hawthorne Brothers Series

This popular trilogy centers on three wealthy, protective brothers finding love under unexpected circumstances. It is highly recommended to read these in order as the character relationships and family dynamics carry over.

  1. Billionaire's Baby Contract (2020) – A business deal turns into unexpected passion and a surprise pregnancy.
  2. Happily Enemy After (2020) – An enemies-to-lovers story that tests the limits of pride and attraction.
  3. Breaking The Bro Code (2020) – A forbidden romance that challenges family loyalties and the ultimate bro code.

Love Comes To Town Series

This series blends relationship drama with second chances, fake relationships, and secret romances as different couples find love in interconnected storylines.

  1. First Comes Love (2022)
  2. Enemy's Secret (2022)
  3. Just Pretend (2022)
  4. His Second Chance (2022)

The Johnson Brothers Series

Similar to the Hawthornes, the Johnson Brothers series follows three brothers navigating office romances, rebellious phases, and neighborly tension.

  1. One Hot Boss (2020)
  2. One Hot Rebel (2020)
  3. One Hot Neighbor (2020)

Underworld Mafia Romance Series

For readers who prefer a darker, grittier edge with their romance, this series follows the dangerous lives and intense loves of the Ursini mafia family. Note that while Leo and Antonio are cataloged in many lists, the trilogy begins with Cain.

  1. Cain (2020) – A lethal hitman becomes obsessed with the woman he was hired to eliminate.
  2. Leo (2020) – A mafia heir finds his match in a sharp-witted lawyer.
  3. Antonio (2020) – The third entry completing the main Ursini family arc.

These three novels are also collected together in The Bosses: Underworld Mafia Romance Box Set.

Second Chances Series

Focusing on redemption, healing, and reunited lovers, this series delivers high emotional stakes and satisfying happy endings.

  1. Rekindled (2017)
  2. Most Eligible Daddy (2018)
  3. Mr. Always & Forever (2021)

Surprise Gifts Series

This series uses classic tropes like fake relationships and surprising packages to spark unexpected romances.

  1. Twist of Fake (2018)
  2. His Surprise Package (2019)

Holiday Series

Ashlee Price has written multiple holiday-themed romances that bring festive warmth and signature heat, set during the winter season.

Holiday Hotties

  • His Gift (2018)
  • Bossman's List (2021)

Holiday Twins

  • Christmas In Portland (2022) – A festive romance set against Price's hometown backdrop of Portland, Oregon.

Unmistakable Attraction Series

  • His Rock: A Marriage Mistake Romance (2021)

Standalone Novels & Novellas

In addition to her structured series, Ashlee Price has published a large collection of standalone novels that span medical romance, military romance, and workplace drama. These can be read in any order at any time:

  • Protector (2018)
  • Married to the Royal (2018)
  • One Hot Doctor (2018)
  • Accidentally Into You (2019)
  • A Beautiful Mistake (2019) – A massive fan-favorite second-chance romance.
  • Boss Me Daddy (2019)
  • Hot Daddy (2019)
  • Best Friend's Ex With Benefits (2019)
  • Surprise Bidder (2019)
  • Kitchen Boss (2019)
  • Dr. Knight (2019) / Doctor Knight (2019)
  • Fiance Next Door (2019)
  • New Year Second Chance (2019)
  • Thirty-Day Fiance (2020)
  • Cocky (2021)
  • Knocked Up By The Other Brother (2021)
  • Unwrapped: A Holiday Romance (2019) – Novella

What to Know Before You Start

Ashlee Price is a prolific independent author, meaning she self-publishes her work and has direct contact with her fanbase. Her stories are set in contemporary settings, often drawing inspiration from her home city of Portland, Oregon. Readers should expect high steam levels, emotional build-ups, protective alpha heroes, and guaranteed Happily Ever Afters (HEAs). Because many of her books share overlapping character circles, you will often find that characters from standalones pop up as side characters in her main series, adding a fun layer of continuity for dedicated fans.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading Ashlee Price's books?

The best starting point is Billionaire's Baby Contract, which is the first book in the Hawthorne Brothers series, or First Comes Love, the opener for the Love Comes to Town series.

QAre Ashlee Price's books standalones or series?

Most of her books are interconnected standalones. While they belong to themed series sharing a common timeline or character groups, each book contains a complete romance story and can be read individually.

QWhat is the reading order for the Underworld Mafia Romance series?

The series should be read in this order: Cain (2020), followed by Leo (2020), and concluding with Antonio (2020). They are also available in a single box set called The Bosses.

QWhat is Ashlee Price's debut novel?

Ashlee Price debuted in 2016 with her contemporary romance novel Billionaire's Domination.

QHow many books are in the Hawthorne Brothers series?

There are three books in the series: Billionaire's Baby Contract, Happily Enemy After, and Breaking The Bro Code, all published in 2020.

QDo I need to read the Holiday Hotties and Holiday Twins books in order?

No, the holiday books like His Gift, Bossman's List, and Christmas In Portland are standalones and can be read in any order, especially during the festive season.