Where to Start Reading C.A. Harms
C.A. Harms has built a massive catalog of emotional new adult, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense novels since her debut in 2013. With over sixty titles, knowing where to start can feel daunting. Fortunately, her work is organized into distinct, mostly standalone series that can be read independently. Here are the three best entry points recommended for new readers:
- Southern Boys Series: If you love small-town charm, protective heroes, and emotional healing, start with Forgiving Reed. This series is widely considered one of her most beloved and is a perfect introduction to her signature writing style.
- Sawyer Brothers Series: If you enjoy family-oriented series with strong sibling bonds and second-chance romance tropes, begin with Ryan's Love. This series follows the emotional journeys of the Sawyer siblings as they find love and redemption.
- Cherry Blossom & Desired Affliction Universe: For readers who want to experience the author's roots, starting with her debut series beginning with Desired Affliction 1 is a fantastic way to see how her storytelling has evolved over the years.
Decoding the Timeline: Original vs. Re-release Dates
When searching for C.A. Harms' books on retail sites and tracking platforms, you might notice that a vast number of her titles are listed with a publication year of 2022. This can be confusing, as it suggests she published dozens of books in a single year. In reality, 2022 was a year of massive catalog cleanup and re-releases for Harms. Many of her early series, including Southern Boys (originally started in 2014), Sawyer Brothers (originally started in 2015), and Scarred by Love (originally started in 2013), were reissued with fresh covers, updated edits, and new audiobooks in 2022. To help you trace her true career trajectory, we have preserved both original contexts and the official reissue dates in our guide.
Understanding the Cherry Blossom & Desired Affliction Connection
One of the most common questions readers ask is how the Cherry Blossom Books relate to the Desired Affliction Books. When C.A. Harms debuted in 2013, she released Desired Affliction 1 and Desired Affliction 2 under the Cherry Blossom series label. She later wrote a third installment, which was sometimes referred to as Desired Affliction 3 or published under the title Risk (2018). Over time, the series branding evolved, and the books were grouped under the Desired Affliction moniker, which includes Risk, Sinful, Conquer, and Toxic. If you are starting this universe, read the two original Cherry Blossom books first, followed by the Desired Affliction continuation books starting with Risk.
Collaborative Worlds: Shared Multi-Author Series
C.A. Harms frequently participates in collaborative, multi-author shared romance worlds. In these projects, different authors write standalone novels set in a shared town, universe, or theme under a unified series name. It is important to know that you do not need to read all books in these collections to understand Harms' contributions:
- Mason Creek Series: This is a massive 31-book collaborative small-town Western romance series set in Mason Creek, Montana. C.A. Harms contributed three standalones to this world: Perfect Risk, Perfect Mistake, and Perfect Rumor, alongside the Perfect Christmas anthology.
- Magnolia Grove Series: A charming multi-author Southern romance series set in Alabama. C.A. Harms wrote the second book in the series, Sweet Southern Memories, a sweet friends-to-lovers single-mother romance.
- Blackout Series: A multi-author contemporary romance project set during a massive blackout. Harms contributed book four, Dirty Thoughts (2019).
- The Kissing Games Series: A series of interconnected romantic comedy standalones. Harms contributed the third book, Kissing My Crush (2023).
C.A. Harms Book Series in Recommended Reading Order
Below is the complete list of C.A. Harms' series and standalones, organized by publication order within their respective collections. Because almost all of her series focus on different couples, reading them in numerical order within each series is highly recommended to avoid minor character spoilers.
Southern Boys Books
Set in the deep South, this series delivers heavy emotional depth, small-town romance, and second chances at love.
- Forgiving Reed (2022 / Originally 2014)
- Finding Gavin (2022 / Originally 2015)
- Loving Colt (2022 / Originally 2015)
Sawyer Brothers Books
Focusing on the bonds of family, brotherhood, and the unexpected journeys to finding everlasting love.
- Ryan's Love (2022 / Originally 2015)
- Jackson's Destiny (2022 / Originally 2015)
- Noah's Journey (2022 / Originally 2016)
- Olivia's Ride (2022 / Originally 2016)
- Trinity's Trust (2022 / Originally 2017)
Brooklet Dreams Books
A contemporary series that follows the romantic entanglements and emotional milestones of characters in the town of Brooklet.
- Allure (2022)
- Captivate (2022)
- Gravitate (2022)
- Entice (2022)
- Intrigue (2023)
- Tempt (2023)
- A Brooklet Dreams Christmas (2023)
Cherry Blossom Books
The original debut duology that introduces the intense, emotionally charged writing style of the author.
- Desired Affliction 1 (2013)
- Desired Affliction 2 (2013)
Desired Affliction Books
The continuation and expansion of the original Cherry Blossom universe.
- Risk (2018)
- Sinful (2018)
- Conquer (2018)
- Toxic (2018)
Oh Tequila Books
A fun, lighthearted, and steamy college New Adult series focusing on fraternity life, pranks, and the romantic aftermath of wild nights.
- Just One Chance (2022 / Originally 2017)
- Just One Touch (2022 / Originally 2018)
- Just One Glance (2022 / Originally 2020)
- Just One Kiss (2022 / Originally 2018)
- Just One Night (2022 / Originally 2021)
- Just One Taste (2022 / Originally 2017)
Scarred by Love Books
An emotionally intense romance series featuring broken characters finding healing and redemption through love.
- Scarred by Love (2013)
- Broken by Love (2022 / Originally 2014)
- Shattered by Love (2022 / Originally 2014)
- Torn by Love (2022 / Originally 2015)
Key West Books
Steamy contemporary romance stories set against the tropical backdrop of Key West, Florida.
- Inevitable (2015)
- Uncontrollable (2015)
- Undeniable (2015)
- Unpredictable (2022 / Originally 2015)
Montgomery Men Books
- Rush (2016)
- Heat (2017)
- Fall (2019)
Crazed Devotion Books
- Always His (2016)
- Forever Devoted (2017)
Phoenix Undercover Books
- Lies (2015)
- Revenge (2022)
Tell Me Why Books
- Why I'm Yours (2017)
- Why It's Real (2020)
The Vault Books
- Raw (2018)
- For The Love of My Sexy Geek (2018)
- Mister Prick (2018)
- Bare (2018)
- I'll Be Waiting (2018)
Single-Book Series Entries
The following books are the sole entries in their respective series collections as of currently available releases:
- Hudson Boys: Sutton's Choice (2021)
- Pearson Sisters: Paradox (2022)
- Secrets of Stone Ridge: Sacred Bond (2020)
Standalone Novels
If you are looking for a complete, self-contained story without committing to a full series, these standalones are perfect options:
- Guarded Heart (2014)
- Stripped (2014)
- Deceitful Choices (2016)
- Tattooed Hearts (2016)
- Whisper Forever (2017)
- Healing Hope (2017)
- Don't Be Afraid (2018)
- Rules of Friendship (2018)
- Kyler (2018)
- Clash (2018)
- Boy Toy Auction (2018)
- Deception (2018)
- Just Breathe Again (2019)
- All the Wrong Choices (2021)
- Before We Were Us (2024)