Catelyn Meadows Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Path for Catelyn Meadows

For readers diving into Catelyn Meadows' delightful library of clean contemporary romance, the best starting point is her signature Once Upon a Billionaire series. Beginning with Goldie and the Billionaire Bear, this series showcases her trademark blend of fairytale magic, witty banter, and swoon-worthy, wholesome romance. The books function as standalones, but reading them in sequence rewards you with fun character crossovers and a cohesive sense of universe continuity.

If you prefer rustic ranch settings over high-society glitz, you should begin with the Havenwood Cowboys Romance series, starting with Inheriting the Farmhouse. Because her distinct series focus on different tropes—from royalty to small-town ranchers—readers can easily choose their preferred romance subgenre without worrying about overall author-wide continuity. All of her books under the Catelyn Meadows name are written as clean, closed-door romances.

Once Upon a Billionaire Series

This is Meadows' most famous series, reimagining classic fairytales in modern-day billionaire settings. While these stories feature different couples and can be read independently, they are interconnected. Readers often debate whether to follow the order in which the books were released or the chronological flow of the universe timeline.

Publication Order of Once Upon a Billionaire Books

The publication order reflects how readers originally experienced the series as it was released starting in 2019. It begins with her debut novel:

1. Goldie and the Billionaire Bear (2019)
2. Ella and the Billionaire's Ball (2019)
3. Aaliyah and the Billionaire's Lamp (2019)
4. Alice and the Billionaire's Wonderland (2020)
5. Lily and the Billionaire Prince (2021)
6. Rosabel and the Billionaire Beast (2021)
7. Hazel and Her Billionaire Tower (2022)
8. Snow and the Seven Billionaire Dates (2022)

Chronological Order of Once Upon a Billionaire Books

For readers who want to follow the timeline of events within the fictional world, the chronological order shifts a few titles. Most notably, the events of Aaliyah and the Billionaire's Lamp and Lily and the Billionaire Prince occur later in the timeline than their publication dates suggest:

1. Goldie and the Billionaire Bear (2019)
2. Ella and the Billionaire's Ball (2019)
3. Alice and the Billionaire's Wonderland (2020)
4. Rosabel and the Billionaire Beast (2021)
5. Hazel and Her Billionaire Tower (2022)
6. Aaliyah and the Billionaire's Lamp (2019)
7. Lily and the Billionaire Prince (2021)
8. Snow and the Seven Billionaire Dates (2022)

Additionally, look out for the prequel novella, Bria and the Billionaire's Kiss (often numbered 0.5), which serves as a sweet introduction to the billionaire universe.

Havenwood Cowboys Romance Series

Moving away from the city, this series follows the lives and loves of rugged cowboys in the small town of Havenwood. These books should be read in publication order to track the progression of the family dynamics and local community events:

1. Inheriting the Farmhouse (2022)
2. Fixing Up the Farmhouse (2023)
3. Christmas at the Farmhouse (2024)

Suddenly Yours Series

This is a sweet, lighthearted contemporary duology that is best enjoyed in order. The first book doubles as a cozy holiday romance:

1. All I Want for Christmas (2019) (also published under the title Suddenly Under the Mistletoe)
2. Suddenly in Love (2020)

A Lost Royal Sweet Romance Series

For readers who love royalty tropes, this trilogy follows the dramatic and sweet journeys of lost princesses. Because of the direct continuity of the royal mystery, this series must be read in order:

1. Princess Lost (2019)
2. Princess Found (2019)
3. Princess Forever (2019)

Multi-Author Shared Worlds and Collaborative Series

Catelyn Meadows frequently participates in collaborative shared-world projects with other popular clean romance authors. When looking at online databases, you will find massive book lists for these series. However, Meadows only wrote specific volumes in each collection. They can all be read as complete standalones:

Harvest Ranch Romance

Set in the charming community of Harvest Ranch, this multi-author series features over 25 books. Catelyn Meadows contributed one key story to the collection:

• Falling For My Sister's Ex (2021) — Book 8 in the series.

Billionaire Academy

This series centers around the Mount Rainier Legacy Academy, a prestigious boarding school. Meadows contributed the fifth installment to this collaborative YA romance line:

• Don't Kiss the Quarterback (2020) — Book 5 in the series.

Snowed In for Christmas (Merry Mended Hearts)

This holiday collection features cozy, snowbound romances written by different authors. Catelyn Meadows contributed three novels to this winter-themed world:

• Snowed In at the Cottage (2020) (also published as Merry Mended Hearts) — Book 1 in the series.

• Snowed In at Harper's Inn (2021) — Book 9 in the series.

• Snowed In at the Event Center (2022) — Book 17 in the series.

Standalone Novels and Novellas

If you are looking for a quick, standalone read that is completely free of series commitments, check out these releases:

• Billionaires and Big Deals (2019) — A collection of sweet contemporary stories and novellas.
• Christmas in Magnolia Glen (2021) — A standalone holiday romance set in a festive small town.

What to Know Before You Start

Catelyn Meadows writes under a strict clean romance policy. Her books are categorized as "closed-door," meaning they focus on emotional chemistry, banter, and romantic tension without explicit scenes. Many of her stories also incorporate gentle faith-infused themes and clean family dynamics.

For readers who enjoy her writing style but want to explore young adult fantasy, steampunk, or paranormal romance, Meadows writes under her real name, Cortney Pearson. Under that pen name, she has published several bestselling fantasy series, including the Curse of the Pirate series and The Chosen series.