Where to Start with D. Rose
For readers new to D. Rose, the absolute best starting point is her debut duology, the Second Chance Series, beginning with her very first novel, Another Chance to Love (2018). This series sets the tone for her writing career: emotional depth, relatable character arcs, and a deep appreciation for Black love. Alternatively, if you want to jump straight into one of her fan-favorite town dynamics, start with the Roseville Series starting with Brown Sugar (2019).
Second Chance Series
D. Rose made her literary debut in 2018 with this sweet and soulful duology. It explores the themes of emotional healing, finding love after heartbreak, and the courage it takes to open your heart again. These books are best read in their publication order to follow the emotional themes and character growth.
- Another Chance to Love (2018)
- All I Need is You (2018)
Roseville Series
Set in a vibrant community, the Roseville series focuses on characters finding their footing in life and love. The first book, Brown Sugar, introduces Shiloh Hurson, a poet trying to move past a toxic relationship, and Marquis Kent, the man whose chemistry helps spark her creative and romantic revival. The second book, Ready for Love, is a tender story of two scarred souls finding comfort and emotional refuge in each other.
- Brown Sugar (2019)
- Ready for Love (2019)
For Keeps Series
This series focuses on emotional connection, timing, and the enduring nature of love. The characters face external and internal hurdles but ultimately find that what they have is built 'for keeps.' While the stories can be enjoyed individually, reading them in order highlights the evolution of the author's narrative style.
- Because of Love (2019)
- The Sweetest Love (2019)
- On Love's Time (2021)
Fire & Desire Series
If you prefer contemporary romance with high emotional tension and plenty of steam, the Fire & Desire series is the perfect choice. The books showcase intense chemistry and passionate relationships that test the boundaries of commitment.
- Love Me Up (2019)
- Take You Down (2020)
- Fire & Desire Series (2020)
The Knot Series
This series centers around deep commitments, relationships under pressure, and the choices couples make to stick together. The first book, The Vow, is a major fan favorite that details Michaela and Sergio navigating complex financial and emotional challenges. While listed separately in some libraries, The Matrimony continues these themes of enduring commitment.
- The Vow (2021)
- The Matrimony (2023)
Hidden Lake Series
The Hidden Lake series delivers cozy, small-town romance with a focus on longing, second chances, and irresistible attraction. These characters try to resist their feelings but find themselves constantly drawn back together by the lakeside setting.
- Still The One (2021)
- Alone With You (2021)
- Irresistible Cravings (2021)
Collaborative Universe & Multi-Author Series
D. Rose has participated in several popular multi-author projects. These series are set in shared universes, allowing different authors to write stories around a central theme or event. Readers can read D. Rose's contributions as standalones, but reading the entire collaboration in publication order provides a fun, immersive experience.
The Luminous Cruise Chronicles
Written by a group of contemporary romance authors during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, this series follows different couples on a cruise ship at the onset of the quarantine. D. Rose's main contribution is the third book, Love Overboard, featuring Havana Lee's unexpected romance. The shared universe books include:
- Love On The Luminous by Chencia C. Higgins (2020)
- Love On Deck by AshleyNicole (2020)
- Love Overboard by D. Rose (2020)
- Love on Cruise Control by T. Key (2020)
- Love Unexpected by Turtleberry (2020)
- Love's False Start by Diana W. (2020)
- Love Lessons by Honesty Price (2020)
- Love Under Quarantine by Nicole Falls (2020)
Boos & Booze Series
This collaborative Halloween-themed series is set during the Fall Festival in the quirky, fictional town of Sapphire Springs. D. Rose's contribution is Brewing Storm, which follows Seniyah Reid and her neighbor Blaine Richards. While the books are written by different authors, they are connected by the town's seasonal events and can be read in any order:
- Costume Cutty (2020)
- Brewing Storm by D. Rose (2020)
- The Wrong Wicker (2020)
- The Stroke of Midnight (2020)
- Eerie Obsession (2020)
- Halloween Spice (2021)
Standalone Novels & Short Story Collections
When she isn't writing interconnected series, D. Rose crafts standalone romances and holiday-themed novellas. These are perfect for quick, satisfying reads that do not require any background knowledge of her other book universes.
Standalone Novels
- Cherie Amour (2019)
- Yearning for Your Love (2019)
- True Love for Christmas (2019)
- Love's Language (2020)
- Warmth (2020)
- Share My World (2020)
- Love on Repeat (2020)
- My One Christmas Wish (2020)
- Songs in the Key of Love (2022)
- The Other Side of Fame (2024)
Short Stories, Novellas, and Collections
- New Year Kiss (2018)
- A New Year With You (2020)
- Milk & Honey (Collection, 2020)
- Pieces of Love (Collection, 2020)
- Together Again (2021)
- The New Year Resolution (2022)
- Remedy (2022)