Brynn Hale Books in Order

Where to Start with Brynn Hale

Brynn Hale is a incredibly prolific author of contemporary, new adult, and romantic suspense novellas. Known for her signature style of short, steamy reads featuring curvy heroines and protective alpha heroes, she has published over 150 books since her debut in 2019. Because almost all of her books are short standalone reads with guaranteed happily-ever-afters (HEAs) and no cliffhangers, you can dive in almost anywhere. However, to get the best experience of her interconnected character webs, we recommend starting with one of her three most popular entry points:

• The Rugged Outdoors Option: Start with Boone (2019), the first book in the Diamond Ridge Mountain Men series. This is her debut series and establishes her hallmark style of small-town charm, instant-love, and hard-working heroes.
• The Romantic Suspense Option: Start with Murphy's Mayhem (2020), the opening book of the Red Star Rebel Squad. It features ex-military mercenaries finding second-chance love and provides a bit more action and danger than her typical small-town books.
• The Cozy Blue-Collar Option: Start with Boscoe (2020) from the Passion Point Firefighters series or Hop On and Ride (2021) from the Bearded For Her Pleasure series. Both offer lighthearted, high-heat, and quick emotional pay-offs.

The Diamond Ridge Mountain Men Universe

This is Brynn Hale's largest interconnected universe, focusing on protective, rugged alpha males in a mountain town setting. The series is broken down into several subseries and spin-offs, which are best read in their individual publication order:

Diamond Ridge Mountain Men (Core Series)

This series introduces the rugged men of Diamond Ridge. While they are standalones, reading them in order lets you see the community grow:

1. Boone (2019)
2. Kaede (2019)
3. Wyatt (2019)
4. Woody (2020)
5. Christmas Baby for the Cowboy (2021)

GAMES-Diamond Ridge Mountain Men

A sports-themed spin-off focusing on athletic heroes in the Diamond Ridge area:

1. Smythe (2020)
2. Aiden (2020)
3. Becker (2020)

Rescued: Diamond Ridge Mountain Men

Another beloved spin-off featuring search-and-rescue themes and local heroes:

1. Zeb (2020)
2. Flint (2020)
3. Mack (2020)
4. Bubbles & Diamonds for the Bad Boy (2021)
5. Candy Hearts for the Hiking Guide (2022)
6. Paw Prints & Shamrocks for the Firefighter (2022)

The Graffiti Street Universe

If you prefer bad boys, motorcycle clubs, and gritty urban romances, the Graffiti Street books are your best bet. This universe is split into four distinct subseries, which share a common setting and overlapping characters:

Graffiti Street Bad Boys

1. Hemi (2019)
2. Zale (2020)
3. Copper (2020)
4. Leif (2020)
5. Cray (2020)

Graffiti Street Guardians MC

1. Slater (2020)
2. Blade (2020)
3. Vice (2020)
4. Crow (2020)
5. Biz (2022)

Graffiti Street Tattoo

1. Kash (2020)
2. Lynx (2021)
3. Ozzy (2021)
4. Payne (2021)

Graffiti Street Red Lipstick

1. Hard Brake: Gia & Beck (2022)
2. Torqued Off: Bree & Hades (2022)
3. Leather & Lace: Reign & Aviel (2023)

Understanding Brynn Hale's Multi-Author Shared Worlds

A significant portion of Brynn Hale's bibliography consists of contributions to multi-author shared-world romance projects. In these series, different authors write standalone novels set in a shared universe, often themed around holidays, occupations, or tropes. Because the books are written by different authors, you do not need to read the entire multi-author series to understand Brynn's books. You can read her contributions entirely as standalones. Notable examples include:

• Heart of a Wounded Hero: A collaborative series focusing on wounded veterans. Brynn Hale contributed Peace of My Heart (2022).
• All the Jingle Ladies: A spicy holiday romance series. Brynn Hale contributed Rescued by Santa (2023).
• Dearly Beloved: A wedding-themed romance project. Brynn Hale contributed Finally a Bride (2024).
• Pink Collar Temp Agency: Standalones centering on blue-collar working women and the men they fall for. Brynn's books include Stranded with the Tour Guide (2022) and Getting Handsy With the Manicurist (2022).

Paranormal Romance: Secret Dhampir Origins

For readers who want a touch of supernatural fantasy with their steam, Hale has written a paranormal series focused on half-vampire (dhampir) romance:

Secret Dhampir Origins (First Generation)

1. Soulmate Hunger (2020)
2. Kindred Soul Desire (2020)
3. True Love Craving (2020)

Second Generation Spin-off

1. Hungry Love (2021)

What to Know Before You Start

Before jumping into Brynn Hale's library, keep these reader tips in mind:

• Pen Names: Brynn Hale also publishes under the pen names Jules Dixon and Sage Wilder. If you run out of books in her main catalog, check these out for a similar style of steamy romance.
• Read Order Flexibility: Do not stress about reading order. While characters from earlier books occasionally make cameo appearances in later titles of the same series, each story is written to stand on its own with a complete romantic resolution.
• Bite-Sized Reads: Most of her books are novellas (typically under 100 pages), making them perfect for quick afternoon reading or finishing in a single sitting.