Beth Kery Books in Order

Where to Start with Beth Kery

If you are new to the sultry, emotionally charged romance of Beth Kery, the absolute best place to start is with the Because You Are Mine series. This is the series that defined Kery's career and popularized the digital serial format in modern romance. It introduces readers to the dark, dominant billionaire Ian Noble and the passionate artist Francesca Arno. The intense psychological chemistry and high-stakes drama serve as the perfect introduction to Kery's signature writing style.

Alternatively, if you prefer small-town romance with deep family ties and emotional resonance rather than high-society drama, you should begin with the Home to Harbor Town series, starting with The Hometown Hero Returns.

Because You Are Mine Universe Reading Order

The Because You Are Mine universe contains Kery's most popular contemporary romance works. These books were originally published as weekly digital serial parts before being collected into complete novels. To experience the overarching narrative correctly, you should read the main novels in this sequence:

1. Because You Are Mine (2012) – The core novel following Ian Noble and Francesca Arno. Originally published as an eight-part serial, which includes: Because You Tempt Me, Because I Could Not Resist, Because You Haunt Me, Because You Must Learn, Because I Said So, Because You Torment Me, Because I Need To, and Because I Am Yours.
2. When I'm With You (2013) – The second main book, focusing on Lucien Nichols and Elise Martin. It was also released as an eight-part digital serial containing: When You Defy Me, When We Touch, When You Tease Me, When I'm Bad, When You Submit, When You Trust Me, When I Need You, and When We Are One.
3. Because We Belong (2013) – The third book, which returns to the story of Ian and Francesca as they confront past mysteries and seek total commitment.
4. Since I Saw You (2014) – The fourth book, focusing on Ian's half-brother, biofeedback inventor Kam Reardon, and business professional Lin Soong.

One Night of Passion Series

Originally written under Kery's pseudonym, Bethany Kane, the One Night of Passion series features intense, high-intensity erotic romance. You should read them in the following order:

1. Addicted to You (2011)
2. Bound to You (2012) – Novella (Book 1.5)
3. Captured by You (2012) – Novella (Book 1.6)
4. Exposed to You (2012)
5. Only for You (2014)

Home to Harbor Town Series

For readers who enjoy emotional contemporary romance set in a tight-knit coastal community, this series follows the Kavanaugh family. The recommended reading order is:

1. The Hometown Hero Returns (2011)
2. Liam's Perfect Woman (2011)
3. Claiming Colleen (2012)
4. One in a Billion (2012)
5. The Soldier's Baby Bargain (2012)

The Make Me Series

Another popular serial-style release, Make Me follows investigative journalist Harper McFadden and software mogul Jacob Latimer. While originally serialized in eight weekly parts, it is highly recommended to read this as a single collected novel:

• Make Me: The Complete Novel (2016) – Combines the serial parts: Make Me Forget, Make Me Tremble, Make Me Say It, Make Me Desperate, Make Me Risk It, Make Me Feel, Make Me Remember, and Make Me Forever.

Subtle Lovers Series (Paranormal Romance)

If you want to explore Kery's early career and her foray into paranormal romance, this series weaves steamy contemporary love with supernatural elements like reincarnated soulmates:

1. Subtle Magic (2007)
2. Subtle Touch (2007)
3. Subtle Release (2007)
4. Subtle Destiny (2008)

Note: Some library listings and fan databases include a fifth book, Subtle Voyage, to round out the series.

Other Duets and Short Series

If you want shorter, self-contained series commitments, Kery has written several excellent duets:

Glimmer and Glow

• Glimmer (2015)
• Glow (2015)

Wild Hearts

• Wild, Hungry Hearts (2018)
• Wild, Wounded Hearts (2019)

Princes of the Underground

• Velvet Cataclysm (2010)
• Silken Rapture (2011)

Torrid Tarot

• Fire Angel (2008)

Standalone Novels & The Affair

Kery has written several standalone contemporary romance novels. A notable entry is The Affair (2015), which follows a nurse and a racing tycoon. Like her other hits, it was originally published as an eight-part digital serial in 2014 (The Affair: Week 1 through Week 8) before being collected. Other key standalones include:

• Tricked Truths (2007) – Her debut novel.
• Wicked Burn (2008) – The critically acclaimed book that won the All About Romance Reader Award for Best Erotica.
• Sweet Restraint (2009)
• Looking Inside (2016)
• Behind the Curtain (2017)
• Swim Deep (2019)