Cali MacKay Books in Order

Where Should You Start Reading Cali MacKay?

Cali MacKay (who also writes under the pen name Calista Taylor) is a prolific author of contemporary, historical, and paranormal romance. Because her bibliography spans several subgenres, the best place to start depends entirely on your reading preferences:

• For Contemporary Billionaire Romance: Start with Seduction and Surrender, the first book in The Billionaire's Temptation series. This is her most famous contemporary series and features her signature mix of high-stakes tension, emotional depth, and steamy chemistry.
• For Historical Romance: Begin with The Highlander's Hope, which kicks off the Highland Heart series, taking readers to the rugged Scottish Highlands with charming playboys and lost treasure.
• For Paranormal Romance: Start with Jack from the Grim Reaper Romance series, or dive into the werewolf shifter world of The Silver Moon Pack (starting with Greyson - Part 1).
• For Steampunk and Fantasy Romance: Start with Viridis, written under her pen name Calista Taylor, which offers a unique blend of Victorian aesthetics, fantasy elements, and romance.

Cali MacKay Books in Reading Order by Series

While many of MacKay's novels feature self-contained stories focusing on a different couple per book, they are best read in publication order within their respective series to avoid spoilers and follow recurring secondary characters. Below is the complete breakdown of her series based on official publication history.

The Billionaire's Temptation Series

This series follows wealthy, powerful men and the strong-willed women who challenge them. The first book introduces Emma Sparrow, a chef trying to save her restaurant, and Quinn Ryker, the billionaire who makes a high-stakes deal with her.

1. Seduction and Surrender (2014)
2. Submission and Surrender (2014)
3. Love and Surrender (2014)
4. Deception and Surrender (2014)
5. Ravage and Surrender (2015)

The Billionaire's Seduction Series

A companion series to the Temptation books, these novels continue the themes of lavish lifestyles, intense chemistry, and emotional bargains.

1. Passion (2015)
2. Passion and Surrender (2015)
3. Obsession and Surrender (2015)
4. Scandal And Surrender (2015)
5. Temptation and Surrender (2016)

Highland Heart Series

This series blends historical Scottish romance with modern sensibilities, featuring treasure hunts, ancestral estates, and hot-blooded highlanders.

1. The Highlander's Hope (2012)
2. A Highland Home (2012)
3. A Highland Heist (2013)

A Mermaid Isle Romance Series

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mermaid Isle, these contemporary romances combine cozy beach vibes with mystery, family drama, and treasure hunting.

1. One Sweet Summer (2013)
2. For Love or Treasure (2013)
3. Sweet Danger (2014)
4. A Mermaid Isle Christmas (2014)

The Blackthorn Brothers Series

A darker, highly emotional contemporary romance series focusing on the trials, vengeance, and love stories of the Blackthorn family.

1. Forced (2016)
2. Shattered (2017)
3. Vengeance (2017)
4. Scorch (2017)
5. Falling (2018)

The Silver Moon Pack (Greyson Serial)

Unlike her standalone novels, the Greyson series is a paranormal werewolf shifter serial. You must read these parts in order as they form a continuous narrative.

1. Greyson - Part 1 (2015)
2. Greyson - Part 2 (2016)
3. Greyson - Part 3 (2016)
4. Greyson - Part 4 (2016)

Forbidden: The Townsend Twins Series

Another serialized release, this contemporary romance drama follows a single story across four distinct parts and must be read sequentially.

1. Forbidden - Part 1 (2015)
2. Forbidden: Part 2 (2016)
3. Forbidden: Part 3 (2016)
4. Forbidden - Part 4 (2016)

A Grim Reaper Romance Series

A paranormal romance duology that follows Jack, a rogue reaper, exploring darker, supernatural themes alongside passionate romance.

1. Jack (2012)
2. For One Last Kiss (2012)

Taken Series

Co-authored with Julie Farrell, this romantic suspense duology revolves around high-stakes danger and rekindled flames.

1. Taken Back (2016)
2. Taken Again (2016)

Dark Horse Series

A romantic suspense and cyber-romance duology focusing on hackers, security experts, and dangerous secrets.

1. Bound (2016)
2. Hacked (2017)

Viridis Series (Writing as Calista Taylor)

Published under her Calista Taylor pen name, this steampunk fantasy romance duology takes readers into an imaginative, retro-futuristic Victorian setting.

1. Viridis (2011)
2. Devil on a Sparrow's Wing (2011)

Other Standalones and Co-authored Series

• Love Possessed Series: Haunted Love (2018) – A paranormal romance about a home renovator who flips haunted houses and finds love with a local science teacher.
• Peril's End MC Series: Kage (2018) – Co-authored with Esther E. Schmidt, this is a post-apocalyptic motorcycle club romance focusing on Tamar, a bounty hunter, and Kage, an MC leader seeking vengeance.
• The Pirate and the Feisty Maid: At His Hand (2013) – A historical pirate romance adventure.

What to Know Before You Start

When starting Cali MacKay's books, keep in mind that her works fall into two categories: standalones within a shared universe and serialized episodes. The full-length novels (such as the Billionaire series or the Highland Heart books) wrap up their main romance by the end of each book and can technically be read out of order. However, the serials (like Greyson and Forbidden) are broken into short, fast-paced episodes that end on cliffhangers, meaning they cannot be read out of order. Additionally, keep an eye out for her steampunk works under the name Calista Taylor if you want a break from contemporary romance.