Where to Start Reading Carly Marie's Novels
Carly Marie has built a beloved reputation in the gay romance genre by blending low-angst, comforting plots with sweet and kinky relationship dynamics. While her series are largely distinct, characters frequently crossover, and reading within each series in order ensures you get the best emotional payoff. Depending on your favorite romance tropes, there are three ideal entry points into her bibliography.
The Sweet & Kinky Foundation: Finding Home
If you want a classic introduction to Carly Marie's signature style, start with the Finding Home series, beginning with At Home (2018). This series establishes her approach to Daddy/boy relationships, focusing heavily on mutual trust, emotional healing, and small-town support. It is the perfect onboarding path for readers new to age play and kinky domestic romance.
The Sports Romance Route: Nashville Grizzlies
If you prefer hockey romance, start with Traded (2022), the first book in the Nashville Grizzlies series. This series mixes the high-stakes environment of professional hockey with kinky relationship rules and protective partners. Once you finish the Grizzlies, you can transition directly into the minor-league spin-off series, Nashville Parliament, which shares the same universe and features fun cameos.
The Deeper Kink Route: Undisclosed
For readers who want to dive straight into BDSM club settings, established house rules, and intense age play, the Undisclosed series is the best starting point. Beginning with Desires (2019), this series explores characters finding acceptance and structured care in private spaces, balancing steamy scenarios with high emotional vulnerability.
What to Know Before You Start
Carly Marie's books are known for being "low-angst," meaning the primary conflict rarely comes from within the relationship. Instead, the focus is on characters working through past trauma, navigating public versus private lives, and learning to accept their desires with the help of a supportive partner. Her stories frequently feature non-traditional relationship structures, specifically Daddy/boy dynamics, age play (including Littles and middle space), puppy play, and ABDL. These kinks are handled with warmth, consent, and domestic sensitivity, making them highly accessible even to newcomers to the subgenre.
The Complete Carly Marie Reading Orders by Series
Finding Home Series
This series centers on the concept of home, belonging, and finding a partner who offers unconditional care. The books should be read in publication order to follow the evolving friendships and community dynamics in the small town.
- At Home (2018) – Focuses on country music star Derek Edwards and his journey toward finding a Daddy.
- Be My Home (2019)
- Coming Home (2019)
- Close to Home (2019)
- Already Home (2019)
- Home for Christmas (2020)
Undisclosed Series
Set around the lives of kinky individuals who find refuge, mentorship, and love through a private network, this series digs deeper into BDSM structures and structured power exchange.
- Desires (2019) – Introduces Travis, a control-oriented construction owner, and Caleb, a therapist seeking care.
- Curiosity (2020)
- Attraction (2020)
- Secrets (2021)
- Submission (2021)
Johnson Family Rules Series
This family-centric trilogy follows the Johnson siblings as they navigate life, love, and their specific desires within kinky relationships.
- Zander (2021)
- Nathan (2021)
- Seth (2022)
The Nashville Hockey Universe
Carly Marie's sports romance universe is divided into two main series. Read the Nashville Grizzlies first, then follow it up with the Nashville Parliament spin-off.
Nashville Grizzlies Series
- Traded (2022)
- Scored (2022)
- Assisted (2023)
- Boarded (2023)
- Overtime (2024)
Nashville Parliament Series (Spin-off)
This spin-off centers on players for the Nashville Parliament, a minor-league hockey team linked to the Grizzlies.
- Blindsided (2023)
- Sucker Punched (2024)
- Pressed (2025)
Sunshine Ranch Series
A rural romance series set on a ranch, exploring cozy, open-air dynamics and sweet romance.
- Seeking Sunshine (2021)
- Sunshine Sky (2023)
Untamed Series
A two-part series centered on a horse-breeding operation and the trope of best friends posing as fake boyfriends.
- Untamed (2019)
- Untamed Christmas (2020)
Standalone Novels and Anthologies
These books do not belong to an ongoing series, though they share the same sweet, kinky tone. Note that Surprise Play was originally a shorter story published in the 2020 Dirty Daddies anthology before being expanded into a full-length standalone novel in 2022.
- Worth the Risk (2020)
- Embracing the Storm (2021) – Features a sweet dragon role-play element within an established relationship.
- Surprise Play (2022) – (Expanded from the Dirty Daddies anthology story).