Ashley Munoz Books in Order

Where Should You Start Reading Ashley Munoz?

Ashley Munoz has built a reputation for writing emotional contemporary romance, ranging from dark college secret societies to cozy small-town setups. While her series are generally written as standalone stories following different couples, they are best enjoyed in order. Here are the three primary entry points recommended for new readers depending on your favorite tropes:

• For Sports Romance & Secret Societies: Start with Wild Card, the first book in the Rake Forge University series. This is her breakout series, combining enemies-to-lovers vibes, college baseball, and suspenseful university games.
• For Cozy Small-Town & Grumpy-Sunshine: Start with Resisting the Grump, which kicks off the Mount Macon series. It is perfect if you love close-knit town dynamics, playful tension, and soft emotional resolutions.
• For Motorcycle Club & Second-Chances: Start with Where We Started, the first installment of the Stone Riders MC series, which delivers a grittier romance filled with raw emotion and history.

Rake Forge University Series

The Rake Forge University books are contemporary college romances that weave secret society intrigue, high-stakes athletics, and deep emotional angst. While each book follows a different couple, reading them in order ensures you do not spoil the overarching school secrets.

1. Wild Card (2021) – Follows Mallory and the star baseball player Decker as they clash over family vengeance and university secret society rules.
2. King of Hearts (2021) – Features arranged marriage dynamics and mafia-adjacent tension.
3. The Joker (2022) – A heavy second-chance romance that wraps up the main university trilogy.

Mount Macon Series

If you prefer low-angst, high-chemistry small-town contemporary romance, the Mount Macon books are the perfect fit. These novels are lighter than her college series and focus on relatable characters finding love in a charming mountain town.

1. Resisting the Grump (2022) – A classic grumpy-sunshine romance featuring a grumpy local and a bright heroine who challenges him.
2. Tempting the Neighbor (2023) – A high-tension, forced-proximity story between next-door neighbors.
3. Saving the Single Dad (2023) – A heartwarming and emotional romance focusing on a single father finding a second chance at love.

Stone Riders MC Series

This series takes readers into the world of a motorcycle club, blending typical MC tropes with deep, emotional second-chance romances and protective heroes. The books have an interconnected storyline and should be read in chronological order to follow the club's development.

1. Where We Started (2023) – Introduces the Stone Riders MC and follows an intense second-chance romance.
2. Where We Belong (2024) – Continues the club's saga with a focus on trust, loyalty, and healing.
3. W.W.P. (2024) – Also known as Where We Promise, this third entry details another core couple's journey.
4. Where We Ended (2024) – The final core novel in the initial Stone Riders MC run, wrapping up the central relationships.

Finding Home Books

Also known to fans as the Shine Bright series, this is Ashley Munoz's earliest series. It features emotional contemporary stories that establish the heartfelt, angsty writing style she is known for today.

1. Glimmer (2018)
2. Fade (2019)

Shared Universe Contributions

Ashley Munoz has contributed standalones to two major multi-author shared worlds: the Cocky Hero Club (inspired by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward's novels) and the All American Boy series. You do not need to read the books written by other authors in these collections to enjoy Ashley's contributions, as they function completely as standalones.

• Vicious Vet (2020) – Part of the Hero Club. A second-chance enemies-to-lovers story between a veterinarian, Greyson Knox, and an operations manager of an animal shelter.
• The Wrong Boy (2022) – Part of the All American Boy series. A small-town second-chance romance set in Deacon, Texas, following Tilly Banks as she renovates a bed and breakfast alongside her ex-boyfriend contractor, Jonathan Oaks.

Standalone Novels

For readers who want a complete story with no ties to series or external universes, Munoz has written several emotional standalones:

• What are the Chances (2019) – A contemporary romance dealing with fate, timing, and fresh starts.
• The Rest of Me (2019) – A poignant country romance exploring forgiveness and family healing.
• Tennessee Truths (2020) – A heartfelt story about secrets and uncovering love in unexpected places.
• Only Once (2021) – A high-emotion standalone romance focusing on second chances and fighting for love.