Christopher Harlan Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Christopher Harlan

For readers new to Christopher Harlan, the absolute best starting point is his debut series, the Impressions Duet. Starting with Impressions of You (2016) and wrapping up with Impressions of Me (2017), this duet perfectly showcases Harlan's trademark style: emotional depth, high heat, sarcastic wit, and authentic relationships. Because these two books tell a continuous story about two best friends navigating love and past traumas, they must be read in order.

If you prefer a mix of gritty suspense and workplace romance, your best entry point is the New York City's Finest series. Beginning with Calem (2017), this series moves away from sweet romance into the high-stakes world of the NYPD, blending crime-solving with intense chemistry.

For sports and MMA romance fans, the Savage Gentleman series provides a thrilling, high-intensity read, starting with The Savage Gentleman (2019).

The Impressions Duet (Recommended Order)

This is Harlan's debut contemporary romance duet. These books are tightly connected and should be read in order:

• Impressions of You (2016)
• Impressions of Me (2017)

New York City's Finest Series (Publication Order)

This series follows the lives, careers, and love stories of various members of New York's police force. While each book spotlights a different couple and can technically stand alone, reading them in order of publication helps you follow the recurring background characters:

1. Calem (2017)
2. Jesse (2017)
3. Quinn (2017)
4. Noah (2018)
5. Riley (2018)

The Wordsmith Chronicles (Reading Order)

This series weaves passion, mystery, and lighter Christian themes into the narrative. They should be read in chronological order to follow the character arcs:

1. Knight (2018)
2. Colton (2018)
3. Grayson (2018)
4. True North (2019)
5. North (2019)

Savage Gentleman Series (MMA Romance Order)

Focused on fighters, redemption, and intense physical chemistry, this series follows the lives of professional MMA fighters:

1. The Savage Gentleman (2019)
2. A Savage Redemption (2020)
3. The Savage Sinner (2020)

Away From Here Duet (YA Romance Order)

A sweeter, young adult contemporary romance story. Our Story serves as a prequel novella to the main novel:

1. Our Story (2018, Prequel Book 0.5)
2. Away From Here (2018, Book 1)

The Three Kiss Clause Series (Reading Order)

A fun, light-hearted romance series following unconventional dating rules and setups:

1. The Three Kiss Clause (2019)
2. The Boyfriend Designer (2021)

Understanding the Hero Club and "Secret Keeper"

You may see a massive catalog of 100 books listed under the Hero Club Books or Cocky Hero Club. It is important to know that the Cocky Hero Club is a collaborative, multi-author shared universe inspired by the works of bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. Christopher Harlan did not write all these books; he contributed a single standalone novel to this collection, titled Secret Keeper (2020). You do not need to read the other 99 books in the club to enjoy Secret Keeper, as it is a self-contained story set in Manhattan.

Lords of the Plains & Standalone Novels

Harlan has also written several standalone contemporary romance novels. These can be picked up at any point without worrying about continuity:

• Ryder's Edge (2019, published under the Lords of the Plains banner)
• The Sick Parents Club (2019)
• The Me That I Became (2020)