Where to Start Reading Chris Neo
If you are new to Chris Neo's high-stakes world of emotional drama and suspense, you have two excellent entry points depending on how much time you want to invest upfront. Because his works bridge the gap between heart-pounding thrillers and deep psychological romance, your choice comes down to starting with a quick standalone introduction or diving straight into his main three-part saga.
- The Primary Path: Start with Beyond Eros, the first book of the Love Secret Trilogy. This is the author's signature work and the best representation of his core themes, establishing a multi-book arc that demands to be read in order.
- The Fast-Track Path: Start with Assassin's Love. As a standalone novella, this shorter book allows you to sample Neo's lean, dialogue-driven style and psychological suspense without committing to a full trilogy right away.
The Love Secret Trilogy in Reading Order
The core of Chris Neo's bibliography is The Love Secret Trilogy. This series follows the life of Aris, a businessman whose marriage and personal life are falling apart. In a desperate bid for healing, Aris embarks on a globe-spanning quest to find a legendary 'love secret' that he first heard about during his childhood. The story is a continuous narrative, meaning you must read the books in their exact numbering sequence to follow the plot and character development.
1. Beyond Eros (Book 1)
In the opening novel, we meet Aris at his lowest point. As his marriage collapses, his quest for a transformative, deeper love begins. However, the path is fraught with danger when he encounters a mysterious and dangerous woman who is determined to either possess him completely or destroy him. This book sets up the emotional stakes and the thriller elements that define the series.
2. Between Eros (Book 2)
The journey intensifies as Aris travels across the Atlantic. Facing threats from criminal organizations and even supernatural elements, Aris meets Angelica, a woman who offers the hope of a reciprocal, soul-deep connection. Their romance develops against a backdrop of constant danger, sabotage at sea, and life-threatening trials.
3. Love Beyond Eros (Book 3)
The trilogy reaches its climax in this final installment. Aris and Angelica seek refuge in a remote village sanctuary, but their enemies are close behind. To protect their bond and survive, the couple must make ultimate sacrifices, testing whether the 'love secret' they have pursued is strong enough to withstand the most brutal realities.
Standalone Works: Assassin's Love
Outside of his main trilogy, Chris Neo has written Assassin's Love. This standalone psychological romance-thriller novella centers on a dangerous and unconventional premise: a woman hires a professional assassin to eliminate her partner, but unexpectedly falls in love with the killer. This triggers a dangerous game of loyalty, betrayal, and intense emotional conflict. Because it has no narrative ties to Aris's story, you can read it before, during, or after the Love Secret Trilogy.
Publication Order vs. Chronological Order
For readers who prefer to track the author's writing progression, the publication order of his books is simple but has a few minor dates to keep in mind. While Assassin's Love was published in late 2022, the books of the main trilogy were released in full in 2025. Here is the chronological release timeline:
- Assassin's Love (October 2022)
- Beyond Eros: The Love Secret Book 1 (Originally published in 2022, with a wider series release in 2025)
- Between Eros: The Love Secret Book 2 (2025)
- Love Beyond Eros: The Love Secret Book 3 (June 2025)
What to Know Before You Start
Before you dive into Chris Neo's work, it helps to understand what makes his writing distinct. Unlike traditional romance authors who focus on slow-burn relationships, or thriller writers who prioritize physical action, Neo combines the two using his background in clinical hypno-psychoanalysis. Having spent years practicing in London clinics (including Harley Street), Neo structures his novels around the idea that unresolved emotional issues and 'love ailments' shape human behavior more than basic physical drives.
His style is deliberately lean and heavily reliant on dialogue. You won't find pages of flowery prose or highly descriptive world-building. Instead, Neo uses fast-paced conversations and raw emotional exchanges to drive the plot forward. Readers looking for a therapeutic, fast-paced escape with deep psychological elements will find his books highly engaging.