Cambria Hebert Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Cambria Hebert

With a bibliography spanning over fifty novels, Cambria Hebert has carved out a massive presence in the New Adult romance, sports romance, and romantic suspense genres. If you are new to her books, the absolute best starting point depends on your favorite tropes, though most readers begin with her smash-hit college sports romance universe.

Here are the recommended starting paths:

• For College Sports & Drama Fans: Begin with #Nerd, the book that launched the highly popular Hashtag series. It sets up an entire interconnected network of characters who populate both this series and its direct spin-offs.
• For Male/Male (M/M) Romance Fans: Start with #Junkie, the first book in the GearShark spin-off series. While it features characters introduced in the Hashtag series, it is designed to be read as its own story.
• For Fairy Tale Retellings with a Twist: Dive into Ivory White, the opening novel of the House of Misfits series.
• For Paranormal Romance Lovers: Check out her debut novel, Masquerade, which initiates the Heven and Hell series.

The Hashtag Series Reading Order

The Hashtag series is a New Adult college romance collection following the emotional, sometimes suspenseful lives of student-athletes, nerds, and their friends. The books must be read in order, as they follow continuous story arcs, particularly the central relationship between Romeo and Rimmel in the early books.

1. #Nerd (2014)
2. #Hater (2015)
3. #Player (2015)
4. #Selfie (2015)
5. #Poser (2015)
6. #Heart (2015)
7. #Holiday (2015)
8. #Bae (2016)
9. #HookUp (2017)
10. #Vacay (2018)

Note that while #Vacay is technically listed in the series order, it functions as a crossover novella that ties together characters from the Hashtag and BearPaw Resort books. Additionally, the author has published a 10-year reunion novella titled #Fam, which is highly recommended for long-term fans of the series.

The GearShark Spin-Off Series

Set in the same universe as the Hashtag series, the GearShark books dive into the world of professional racing and sports romance. Most of the books in this series are male/male (M/M) romances, with the exception of #Swag. While they can be read independently of the main Hashtag series, reading the Hashtag series first provides the richest context for the returning characters.

1. #Junkie (2016)
2. #Rev (2016)
3. #Swag (2016)
4. #Blur (2017)
5. #FinishLine (2017)
6. #Fate (2019)
7. #HEA (2019)

Westbrook Elite Series

The Westbrook Elite series is a newer addition to Cambria Hebert's sports romance library, focusing on college swimmers. These books are contemporary romance standalones with high heat and suspense elements. Because the characters belong to the same athletic department and friend groups, reading them in order of publication enhances the reader experience.

1. Wet (2022)
2. Wingspan (2022)
3. Wish (2023)
4. WTF (2023)
5. Wildcard (2023)
6. Whoa (2023)
7. Whisper (2024)

House of Misfits

If you prefer modern fairy tale retellings with romantic suspense elements, the House of Misfits series is the place to go. While each book follows a different couple and concludes their primary romantic storyline, the characters live in the same house and form a tight-knit family. It is highly recommended to read them in sequence to track the overarching mystery.

1. Ivory White (2020)
2. Prince (2021)
3. Huntsman (2021)
4. Beast (2021)
5. Merry Misfits (2021)
6. Red (2022)

Take It Off Series

The Take It Off series is a collection of romantic suspense novels. Unlike some of Hebert's other works, these books are largely standalone and can be read in any order, though reading them in publication order keeps the character introductions chronological.

1. Torch (2013)
2. Tease (2013)
3. Tempt (2013)
4. Text (2013)
5. Tipsy (2013)
6. Tricks (2014)
7. Tattoo (2014)
8. Tryst (2014)
9. Taste (2014)
10. Trashy (2014)
11. Taxi (2016)

Heven and Hell Paranormal Series

For readers who want to experience Cambria Hebert's debut style, the Heven and Hell series offers a blend of young adult paranormal romance, angels, and demons. This series has a mix of full-length novels and companion novellas. To follow the main plot line of Heven and Cole, you should read the four primary novels in order, while the novellas are optional companion pieces.

Main Novel Order

1. Masquerade (2011)
2. Charade (2012)
3. Tirade (2012)
4. Renegade (2013)

Novellas and Companion Stories

• Before (2012) - A prequel novella (Book 0.5) that can be read first or after the main series.
• Between (2012) - Book 1.5, to be read after Masquerade.
• Bewitched (2012) - Book 2.5, to be read after Charade.
• Beneath (2013) - Book 3.5, focusing on Gemma and her backstory, to be read after Tirade.

BearPaw Resort Series

The BearPaw Resort series centers on small-town romantic suspense in a snowy resort setting. These books should be read in chronological order to avoid spoilers regarding the recurring threats and relationships.

1. Avalanche (2018)
2. Blizzard (2018)
3. Frostbite (2018)
4. Subzero (2018)
5. #Vacay (2018) - The Hashtag crossover novella that concludes the holiday arc for these characters.

Other Collections and Standalones

Beyond her main series, Cambria Hebert has published several shorter collections, standalone works, and contributions to multi-author projects:

Public Enemy Books

1. Butterfly (2017)
2. Toad (2018)

Death Escorts Books

1. Recalled (2013)
2. Charmed (2013)

Distant Desires Books

• Distant Desires (2017)

Love in the 80s Books

This series of novellas pays homage to classic 80s songs and themes, blending romance with nostalgia.

1. 1980: You Shook Me All Night Long (2016)
2. 1982: Maneater (2016)
3. 1985: Careless Whisper (2016)
4. 1986: Why Can't This Be Love (2016)
5. 1988: Need You Tonight (2016)
6. Careless Whisper (2017) - A full-length expansion of the original 1985 novella.

Standalone Novels and Novellas

• Mr. Fantasy (2019)
• Moth to a Flame (2019)
• Whiteout (2011)
• Blank (2014)

What to Know Before You Start

Cambria Hebert is primarily a solo author. While she has participated in several anthologies such as Christmas Lites (2011), Pink Shades of Words: Walk 2016 (2016), Mistletoe Kisses (2020), and Sexy Bedtime Stories: Volume 1 (2023), her series are written entirely by her. Her writing is characterized by high emotional stakes, protective alpha heroes, strong female leads, and a balance between steamy contemporary romance and suspenseful plotlines. If you are sensitive to darker themes or romantic suspense elements, checking the content warnings for books in the Amnesia duet (Amnesia and Amnesty) or the Westbrook Elite series is highly recommended.