Audra North Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Audra North

If you are new to Audra North's contemporary romances, you have a few excellent entry points depending on your favorite romance tropes:

• For Workplace Romance & Family Sagas: Start with the Stanton Family series. The first book, Falling for the CEO (2013), introduces the tight-knit family dynamics, ambition, and high-stakes finance drama that define this series.
• For High-Octane Action: Start with the Hard Driving series. The opener, In the Fast Lane (2015), features a fierce female race car driver fighting to save her family's racing business, delivering a perfect mix of speed and passion.
• For Emotional Depth & Power Dynamics: Start with the Pushing the Boundaries series. While Remembering You is a prequel, starting with the publication order's first release, Giving It Up (2016), is highly recommended to experience the tension as intended.

Audra North Books in Publication Order

For readers who want to follow the author's writing progression, here is the complete publication order of Audra North's series, standalones, and collaborative anthologies.

Stanton Family Series

This series follows a close family navigating professional ambition and deep personal connections. While they can be read as standalones, they are best enjoyed in order:

1. Falling for the CEO (2013)
2. One Night in Santiago (2013)
3. Healing Her Heart (2014)
4. A Lesson in Temptation (2014)

Lucky in Love Series

A charming contemporary romance series featuring lighthearted and emotional paths to finding love:

1. Pushing Her Luck (2014)
2. Luck Be a Lady (2015)
3. A Stroke of Luck (2016)

One Week in Love Series (Collaborative Anthologies)

These books were co-authored with Alexis Anne, Alexandra Haughton, and Julia Kelly, capturing romance during whirlwind trips:

1. One Week in Wyoming (2014)
2. One Week in Hawaii (2015)
3. One Week in December (2015)

Hard Driving Series

Set in the competitive, fast-paced world of professional car racing:

1. In the Fast Lane (2015)
2. Shifting Gears (2015)
3. Crossing the Line (2016)

Pushing the Boundaries Series

An edgier series exploring emotional vulnerability, secrets, and intense chemistry:

1. Giving It Up (2016)
2. Remembering You (2016)
3. Two Timing (2017)

Hot Winter Nights Series

Cozy, atmospheric romances perfect for cold winter reading:

1. Cabin Fever (2016)
2. Cold Comfort (2016)
3. Worthwhile (2016)

Summer Lovin' Series

• Losing It (2014)

Standalone Novels

• Composing Love (2014)
• Midlife Crisis (2017)

Short Stories, Collections & Anthologies

• Out of the Box (Novella, 2014)
• Second Chance (Novella, 2014)
• Summer Rain (RAINN Benefit Anthology, 2014)
• Female Things (Flash Fiction Collection, 2014)
• '90s Playlist (Anthology, 2015)
• Winter Rain (Pink Kayak Press Anthology, 2015)

Chronological Order vs. Publication Order

Most of Audra North's series are written so that each story stands on its own. However, if you are reading the Pushing the Boundaries series, the timeline differs from the release dates. Remembering You serves as a prequel (Book 0.5) to the events of Giving It Up. If you prefer reading chronologically, you should start with the prequel:

1. Remembering You (Prequel / Book 0.5)
2. Giving It Up (Book 1)
3. Two Timing (Book 2)

What to Know Before You Start

Audra North is known for strong-willed, capable heroines and emotionally intelligent heroes. As the founder of Pink Kayak Press, North is a strong advocate for diversity in romance. Her anthologies, such as the award-winning Winter Rain, reflect this commitment by showcasing inclusive narratives. Many of her projects, like the Summer Rain anthology, have also been organized to support charitable causes such as RAINN. Whether you are looking for a fast-paced sports romance or a cozy, small-town winter retreat, her catalog offers a warm and passionate escape.