Where to Start with Charity Parkerson
With dozens of series and hundreds of books, Charity Parkerson offers multiple entry points depending on your favorite romance subgenre. Because her characters frequently cross over and make guest appearances in companion series, following the publication order within each specific universe is highly recommended. Here are the three best paths to begin your journey:
- For Steamy Contemporary & Age-Gap Romance: Start with Sugar Fighter, the first book in the popular Sugar Daddies series. This serves as the gateway to her larger 'Sugar' universe.
- For Dark Romance & Mafia Suspense: Begin with Mistaken, the opening book of the Kings of the East series, which eventually spins off into her assassin and crime syndicate sagas.
- For Sports Romance (M/M): Start with So Pucked Up, the debut of her Thin Ice hockey romance series.
- For Paranormal Romance: Start with Consume, which kicks off the high-intensity Hellish series.
The Sugar Daddies Universe & Spinoffs
One of Parkerson's most beloved contemporary settings is the Sugar Daddies universe. These books feature high-flying, wealthy alpha men and intense, emotional relationships. While they can technically be read as standalones, reading them in order helps you track recurring background characters and changing family dynamics.
Sugar Daddies Series
This core series spans 17 installments, beginning in 2018. It focuses on wealthy mentors and protectors finding love in unexpected places.
- Sugar Fighter (2018)
- Sugar Boss (2018)
- Sugar Bear (2018)
- Sugar Tycoon (2018)
- Sugar Dom (2018)
- Sugar Bastard (2018)
- Sugar Heart (2018)
- Sugar Protector (2018)
- Sugar Obsession (2019)
- Sugar Enemy (2019)
- Sugar Port (2019)
- Sugar Alpha (2019)
- Sugar Sentry (2019)
- Sugar Enforcer (2019)
- Sugar Hero (2019)
- Sugar Guards (2019)
- A Sugar Daddy for Winter (2021)
Cubs for Rent (Spinoff)
Directly spinning off from the themes of the Sugar Daddies universe, the Cubs for Rent series focuses on younger male leads navigating age-gap dynamics and finding unexpected romance.
- First Loser (2019)
- Next Best Thing (2019)
- Always Loyal (2019)
- Before Him (2019)
- Until Mister (2020)
- Once He Breaks (2020)
- After Cage (2020)
- Second Choice (2020)
Sugar Babies (Spinoff)
Another lighter, high-heat contemporary spinoff that directly complements the Sugar Daddies series.
- Kinky Baby (2019)
- Broken Baby (2019)
- Sweet Baby (2019)
- Salty Baby (2019)
The Mafia, Assassin, & Crime Syndicate Universe
For readers who prefer their romance with a heavy dose of danger, moral ambiguity, and underground syndicates, Charity Parkerson has constructed a massive, interconnected dark romance world. This world flows chronologically across three major series.
Phase 1: Kings of the East
This series introduces readers to a dark world of hired killers, powerful crime lords, and mafia families. Start here to get the full backstory of the syndicate's power players.
- Books 1–14: Beginning with Mistaken (2022) and concluding with Average (2023).
Phase 2: Damaged Devils (Spinoff)
Spinning directly out of the events of Kings of the East, the Damaged Devils series shifts the spotlight to assassins, sociopaths, and gritty crime lords finding their matches. Chronologically, this series is best read after finishing Kings of the East.
- Books 1–16: Beginning with The Fixer (2023) and running through to Victim (2024).
Phase 3: Atlantic City's Most Wanted
Parkerson's newest foray into dark crime romance is set in Atlantic City. The prequel novella Captivated serves as a bridge, linking back to the characters and events from the Sugar Daddies and Kings of the East universes, followed by the main series books such as Ruined and Demented.
- Books 1–5: Beginning with the prequel/debut Captivated (2024) and continuing with Ruined (2024), Demented (2025), Enslaved (2025), and Duped (2025).
Sweet and Flirty: The Candied Crush Series
If you want a break from the dark themes of the mafia or the intense dynamics of the Sugar Daddies, the Candied Crush series is a massive contemporary romance project focusing on broken hearts, second chances, and sweet recovery. It consists of 23 books, beginning with Beautifully Toxic (2020) and ending with Beautifully Valentined (2023).
Sports Romance: The Thin Ice Hockey Series
Parkerson also writes popular sports romance. The Thin Ice series is a set of M/M (male/male) romance novels centering on professional hockey players, covering themes of public pressure, coming out, bi-awakenings, and team loyalty. The series is best read in order of release, starting with So Pucked Up (2024) and moving through books like Pucked in the Head, Pucking Screwed, and Pucked Until the End (2025).
Paranormal and Fantasy Romance Worlds
Parkerson's roots include top-rated paranormal romance. The key paranormal series to check out are:
- Hellish Series: A 15-book series starting with Consume (2017) and featuring demons, supernatural deals, and ancient conflicts.
- Sexy Witches: A playful, slightly darker magic series including The Sexy & the Undead (2013), Wanted (2013), and Sexy Witches (2013).
- Witchin Series: A modern magic spinoff starting with Witchin Warlock (2021).
Practical Reading Advice
While almost all of Charity Parkerson's romance novels focus on a single couple per book and reach a satisfying Happily Ever After (HEA), the extensive crossover of characters means that reading within a series out of order will expose you to minor spoilers about who ends up with whom. For the best experience, pick one of the major subgenres (Contemporary, Dark/Mafia, Paranormal, or Sports) and read that specific series in its designated publication order.