Where to Start with Charity Ferrell
Charity Ferrell is a master at weaving high-emotion contemporary romance and intense romantic suspense, featuring beautifully flawed characters. Because she writes interconnected standalones, you can read almost any of her novels on its own. However, to fully enjoy the crossover characters, family dynamics, and returning favorites, reading her books within their specific series groups is highly recommended.
Your starting point depends on your favorite romance subgenre:
- For Small-Town Romance: Start with Just a Fling, the first book in the Blue Beech series. This is the cornerstone of her small-town universe, which expands into multiple spin-off series.
- For Dark Mafia Romance: Start with Gorgeous Monster, the opening novel of the Marchetti Mafia series. This introduces her gritty, high-stakes NYC underworld.
The Blue Beech & Twisted Fox Small-Town Universe
If you love small-town settings, local gossip, and tight-knit families, this interconnected universe is where you will spend most of your time. These series are set in the same fictional world and should ideally be read in the following sequence:
1. The Blue Beech Series
Set in a charming Iowa town, this series introduces the core group of friends and family whose lives and loves unfold across six books. While they are standalones, they are best read in order to watch the town's relationships evolve.
- Just A Fling (2017)
- Just One Night (2018)
- Just Exes (2018)
- Just Neighbors (2019)
- Just Roommates (2019)
- Just Friends (2020)
2. The Twisted Fox Spin-Off Series
Following the events of Blue Beech, the Twisted Fox series shifts focus to a group of characters centered around the local bar. It features the same signature blend of humor, angst, and steam.
- Stirred (2020)
- Shaken (2020)
- Straight Up (2021)
- Chaser (2021)
- Last Round (2021)
3. The Only You Series (Second Generation)
The Only You series serves as a second-generation spin-off, bringing readers back to the world of Blue Beech by following the grown-up children of the original characters.
- Only Rivals (2022)
The Marchetti Mafia & Lucky Kings Universe
For readers who prefer high stakes, dangerous antiheroes, and dark romance, Ferrell's mafia universe delivers delicious tension and protective heroes.
1. Marchetti Mafia Series
This trilogy follows the powerful Marchetti family in New York City. The books feature arranged marriages, enemies-to-lovers dynamics, and intense romantic suspense.
- Gorgeous Monster (2022)
- Gorgeous Prince (2023)
- Gorgeous Villain (2024)
2. Lucky Kings Series
The Lucky Kings series is a dark academia, secret society spin-off set in the same gritty world, focusing on a new generation of characters tied to the Marchetti empire.
- Sinful Sacrifice (2024)
- Sinful Ruin (2025)
Other Series, Standalones, and Collaborations
The Beneath Series & Risky Duet
Ferrell's early career focused heavily on emotional romantic suspense. The Risky Duet must be read in chronological order due to its continuous storyline, while the Beneath books focus on characters overcoming grief and trauma.
Risky Duet:
- Risky (2014)
- Worth the Risk (2016)
Beneath Series:
- Beneath Our Faults (2014)
- Revive Me (2014)
- Beneath Our Loss (2014)
Sweetheart, Colorado Collaboration
The Sweetheart, Colorado books represent a collaborative multi-author project set in a shared universe. While the local database lists twelve books in this collection, Charity Ferrell specifically wrote the ninth installment, Second Chance Sweetheart (2021). The other books in the series are written by authors such as Megan Wade, Frankie Love, and Lena Lucas. Readers can jump straight to Ferrell's contribution without reading the other authors' books.
Standalone Novels
If you want a quick, self-contained story without committing to a larger family tree, Ferrell has published several standalones:
- Pretty and Reckless (2014)
- Wild Thoughts (2015)
- Bad For You (2016)
- Pop Rock (2016)
- Make Me Yours (2017)