B.M. Hardin Books in Order

Where to Start with B.M. Hardin

For readers diving into B.M. Hardin's catalog, the absolute best starting point is her breakout suspense novel, Give Him Back. First published in 2018, this book perfectly encapsulates Hardin's signature style: rapid pacing, messy relationship drama, and jaw-dropping 'WTF' twists that keep readers guessing. If you prefer to begin with a standalone thriller rather than a series, Everybody Lies (2019) is a highly recommended alternative that showcases her ability to build suspense around secrets and deception.

For those who want to see the author's evolution from the very beginning, her debut novel, Just to Hear the Words I Love You, published in 2012, offers a look at her early voice, though she has since leaned much heavily into dark suspense and psychological thriller territory. Because the majority of her books are standalones or short, self-contained series, you do not need to follow a strict chronological order for her entire bibliography. Instead, grouping her works by series or starting with her top-rated standalones is the most satisfying approach.

Publication Order of the 'Give Him Back' Series

This is B.M. Hardin's most famous and widely discussed series. It follows Lava, a woman scorned by her husband's infidelity, whose quest for retaliation quickly spins out of control. Reading these in order is critical to follow the characters' arcs and escalating drama.

• Give Him Back (2018)
• Kemp & Satin (2018) - The official sequel that continues the fallout.

Publication Order of 'The Hidden Wife' Series

This series centers around deep family secrets, hidden identities, and a calculated plot for revenge. The books should be read in order of release to preserve the mystery.

1. The Hidden Wife (2016)
2. The Finale (2016)
3. The Revenge: Fran's Side (2016)

Publication Order of the 'Reserve My Curves' Series

A drama-fueled series that explores relationships, fidelity, and betrayal with B.M. Hardin's classic emotional intensity.

1. Your Husband Chose Me (2015)
2. He Still Belongs to Me (2015)
3. The Finale (2015)

Publication Order of the 'Side Chick Catching Main Chick Feelings' Series

This series explores the complicated dynamics and messy emotions of modern relationships. While some databases and readers refer to this as a trilogy, the core release order follows these main volumes:

1. Side Chick Catching Main Chick Feelings (2015)
2. Side Chick Catching Main Chick Feelings 2 (2015)

Publication Order of 'The Wrong Husband' Series

A suspenseful domestic thriller duology that deals with mistaken identity, secrets, and dangerous marital deception.

• The Wrong Husband (2016)
• The Wrong Husband 2 (2016)

Publication Order of 'The Jones' Series

A two-part series exploring the perspective-shifting drama surrounding a complex marriage.

• Mrs. Jones (2014)
• Mr. Jones (2015)

Publication Order of the 'Dirty Bonds' Series

An urban fiction series co-authored with Lola J., tracking intense personal bonds and betrayal.

• Dirty Bonds (2014)
• Low Down Dirty Bonds (2014)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

If you want to read Hardin's standalone thrillers, they can be read in any order. They are listed below in chronological order of publication to show her writing progression:

• Just to hear the words "I Love You" (2012)
• Every Woman Has a Price (2012)
• Can You Stay for Breakfast? (2013)
• Sealed with a Kiss (2014)
• Your Pastor, My Husband (2014)
• A Painted Smile (2015)
• Read the Warning Label First (2015)
• Desperate: I'll Do Anything for Love (2016)
• The Good Listener (2016)
• The Janes (2017)
• The Golden Lie (2017)
• Her 13th Husband (2017)
• Once Upon A Crime (2018)
• Secrets of the South (2018)
• Everybody Lies (2019)
• Twisted Intentions (2020)
• FYI, I Cheat Back! (2020)
• Husband for Sale (2021)

Short Stories and Novellas

These shorter works are great quick reads for fans looking for a fast-paced dose of Hardin's style:

• Gift Me You (2019)
• Princess Nyla's Bad Hair Day (2021)

What to Know Before You Start

B.M. Hardin publishes her works independently under Savvily Published LLC. Her style is characterized by raw dialogue, fast-paced action, and themes common in African American suspense and urban fiction. Because of her independent publishing model, some of her older titles can occasionally go out of print or undergo minor title changes on digital storefronts, but following the publication order within each distinct series ensures you will experience the plots as intended.