Where to Start Reading Autumn Jordon
Autumn Jordon’s bibliography is split cleanly between two distinct styles: high-stakes romantic suspense and sweet, small-town contemporary romance. The best starting point depends entirely on your preferred subgenre:
- For Romantic Suspense Fans: Start with Seized By Darkness, the opening novel of the C.U.F.F. (Central Uncover Federal Force) series. It introduces you to Jordon's signature blend of intense action, U.S. Marshals, and deep emotional stakes.
- For Cozy Contemporary Romance Fans: Start with Perfect, the first book in the Perfect Love series. Set in a charming fictional Vermont town, it is a heartwarming holiday romance that establishes the series' community-driven tone.
U.S. Marshals C.U.F.F. Series Reading Order
This series follows an elite team of U.S. Marshals tackling federal cases while finding love under extreme pressure. Because characters recur and background subplots develop across books, it is highly recommended to read this series in publication order.
- Seized By Darkness (2012) – Nicole Carson is kidnapped and must rely on U.S. Marshal Mark Cross to survive, initiating a high-stakes chase.
- Obsessed By Darkness (2016) – The second installment focuses on another team member handling a dangerous investigation.
- Loved By Darkness (2018) – The third book continues the romantic thriller threads of the elite force.
- Despised By Darkness (Scheduled for 2026) – The upcoming fourth novel in the C.U.F.F. series.
The Perfect Love Series Reading Order
Set in the fictional town of Black Moose, Vermont, this contemporary romance series features tight-knit community dynamics and sweet, second-chance encounters. While each novel features a self-contained romance, reading them in order lets you watch the town’s residents grow.
- Perfect (2012) – The holiday-themed debut centering on Darcy’s healing and her romance with Dylan Kincaid.
- Perfect Hearts (2014) – Follows the town's residents as new love matches are formed in Black Moose.
- Perfect Moments: A Perfect Love Series Novelette (2017) – A short bridge story that fits best between the major novels.
- Perfect Fall (2017) – Follows Sileen Wright, a golf course manager, and Hudson Mitchel, a hiding sports superstar.
- Perfect Tomorrows (2024) – A deeply emotional second-chance romance dealing with themes of grief and recovery.
Note: Jordon also released a free digital short story titled "Faith," which is set in Black Moose and acts as a companion piece to the main series.
Standalone Novels and Novellas
If you prefer standalone stories that do not require committing to a series, Jordon has published several romantic suspense and comedy works:
- His Witness to Evil (2012, originally published as Evil's Witness in 2010) – A Golden Heart finalist and Golden Leaf winner following a woman on the run from the Russian Mafia with an FBI agent.
- In The Presence Of Evil (2011) – A holiday-themed mystery set in Mountain Pine, Pennsylvania, where a loan officer becomes a murder suspect.
- Obsessed By Wildfire (2013) – A standalone romantic comedy with suspense elements set in Texas, focusing on a barrel racer and a state fire marshal.
What to Know Before You Start
Autumn Jordon’s stories are deeply grounded in real-world environments. Living along the Appalachian Trail in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania, she frequently uses northeastern settings to give her stories authentic, rustic backdrops. Her suspense novels focus on everyday heroes—like Marshals and firefighters—facing realistic dangers, while her contemporary romances deliver lighter, emotionally satisfying escapism.