Charlie Cochet Books in Order

Where to Start with Charlie Cochet

Charlie Cochet is renowned for weaving action-packed suspense, found-family dynamics, and steamy M/M romance. If you are new to her work, there are two primary entry points depending on your favorite genre. For fans of urban fantasy, sci-fi, and shifter romance, the best starting point is Hell & High Water, the first book in the massive THIRDS universe. If you prefer contemporary bodyguard romance, military suspense, and witty banter without paranormal elements, start with Love in Spades, the opening novel of the Four Kings Security series.

The THIRDS Universe Reading Order

The THIRDS (Therian Human Intelligence Recon Defense Squadron) series is set in an alternate New York City where shifters (Therians) and humans live side-by-side but face deep civil unrest. The series follows Dexter J. Daley, a human detective, and Sloane Brodie, his Therian partner, as they navigate espionage and romance. Because of the ongoing plot and character development, these books should be read in chronological timeline order.

1. Hell & High Water (THIRDS Book 1) - 2014
2. Blood & Thunder (THIRDS Book 2) - 2014
3. Rack & Ruin (THIRDS Book 3) - 2014
4. Rise & Fall (THIRDS Book 4) - 2015
5. Against the Grain (THIRDS Book 5) - 2015
6. Catch a Tiger by the Tail (THIRDS Book 6) - 2016
7. THIRDS Beyond the Books, Volume 1 (Companion short stories) - 2016
8. Smoke & Mirrors (THIRDS Book 7) - 2016
9. Thick & Thin (THIRDS Book 8) - 2017
10. Darkest Hour Before Dawn (THIRDS Book 9) - 2017
11. Gummy Bears & Grenades (THIRDS Novella 9.5) - 2017
12. Tried & True (THIRDS Book 10) - 2017
13. THIRDS Beyond the Books, Volume 2 (Companion short stories) - 2020
14. Love and Payne (THIRDS Rebels Book 1) - 2018
15. Gone But Not Forgotten (TIN Book 1) - 2021
16. Cold Light of Day (TIN Novella 1.5) - 2021

Note on T.I.N. (Therian Intelligence Network): This spin-off series focuses on covert operations and features recurring characters from the main THIRDS series, specifically following agents like Del and Seb. You should read the core THIRDS books first to fully understand the relationships and political backdrop.

Four Kings Security Universe Reading Order

This series centers around a private security firm in St. Petersburg, Florida, run by four former Special Forces brothers-in-arms (King, Ace, Lucky, and Joker). The series is packed with humor, action, and romance, and expands into several spin-off subseries including The Kings: Wild Cards and The Kings: Royal Flush.

For the best experience, read the main security books and their connected spin-offs in this order:

1. Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts (Four Kings Security Novella 0.5) - 2015
2. Love in Spades (Four Kings Security Book 1) - 2018
3. Be Still My Heart (Four Kings Security Book 2) - 2018
4. Ante Up (Four Kings Security Short Story) - 2018
5. Join the Club (Four Kings Security Book 3) - 2018
6. Diamond in the Rough (Four Kings Security Book 4) - 2019
7. Kept in the Dark (Locke and Keyes Agency / Black Ops: Operation Orion’s Belt Book 1) - 2019
8. Lips Are Sealed (Locke and Keyes Agency / Black Ops: Operation Orion’s Belt Book 2) - 2020
9. In the Cards (Four Kings Security Novella 4.5) - 2019
10. Stacking the Deck (The Kings: Wild Cards Book 1) - 2020
11. Raising the Ante (The Kings: Wild Cards Book 2) - 2021
12. Sleight of Hand (The Kings: Wild Cards Book 3) - 2021
13. Aisle Be There (Runaway Grooms Book 1) - 2021
14. Dealing Him In (The Kings: Royal Flush Book 1) - 2024
15. Not So Silent Night (The Kings: A Treemendous Christmas Book 1) - 2023
16. Sleigh It Ain’t So (The Kings: A Treemendous Christmas Book 2) - 2023
17. Home for the Howlidays (The Kings: A Treemendous Christmas Book 3) - 2023
18. Rebel Without a Claus (The Kings: A Treemendous Christmas Book 4) - 2023
19. Calling His Bluff (The Kings: Royal Flush Book 2) - 2024
20. Wilder in Love (Four Kings Security Novella) - 2024

Other Paranormal and Shifter Fantasy Series

If you love shifter romance but prefer high fantasy or royal settings, Charlie Cochet has several shorter, completed series that can be read independently of her modern universes:

Soldati Hearts

A fantasy romance series involving human realms, magical beasts, and the Soldati warriors who guard the gateway to the shifter realm.

• The Soldati Prince (Book 1) - 2015
• The Foxling Soldati (Book 2) - 2017
• The Soldati General (Book 3) - 2020

Paranormal Princes

Follows the royal shifter heirs of various magical kingdoms and the bodyguards, carpenters, and valets who win their hearts.

• The Prince and His Bedeviled Bodyguard (Book 1) - 2019
• The Prince and His Captivating Carpenter (Book 2) - 2020
• The King and His Vigilant Valet (Book 3) - 2020

Shifter Scoundrels

A fun, high-energy paranormal shifter series featuring clever, mischievous shifters on the run.

• Notorious (Book 1) - 2022
• Dangerous (Book 2) - 2023

Standalone Novels & Multi-Author Contributions

In addition to her primary universes, Charlie Cochet has published several standalone contemporary romances, such as Finding Mr. Wrong (2017) and Love in Retrograde (2016). She also participated in the multi-author series The Elite, contributing Book 8, Love for the Reaper (2023), which features a gritty, underworld setting called The Anonymous. While part of a shared world, it can be read completely as a standalone.