Where to Start Reading Daphne Elliot
If you are new to Daphne Elliot's steamy, hilarious contemporary romances, you have two primary entry points. Her books are grouped into distinct, cozy settings, so your starting point depends entirely on what vibe you are looking for. Both settings feature highly interconnected characters who pop up in each other's stories, making a chronological approach within each series the most rewarding way to read them.
For seaside charm, family dynamics, and close-knit coastal community vibes, start with the Havenport Universe, beginning with Trusting You. If you prefer rugged, plaid-wearing lumberjacks, grumpy-sunshine tropes, and hilarious wilderness antics set in the deep woods of Maine, start with the Lovewell, Maine Universe, starting with Wood You Be Mine?.
The Havenport Universe: Coastal Romances
Set in a fictional Massachusetts seaside town, the Havenport books are full of salty ocean breezes, local gossip, craft beer, and tight-knit families. While every book stands alone with its own happily-ever-after, reading them in publication order lets you watch the local relationships and community lore evolve.
The Quinn Brothers Series
This series introduces readers to Havenport and follows the romantic escapades of the Quinn brothers. The recommended reading order is:
- Trusting You (2021): A friends-to-lovers romance featuring Liam Quinn and Cecelia Leary.
- Finding You (2021): Follows the second Quinn brother.
- Keeping You (2021): Continues the family saga.
- Rediscovering Us (2021): A companion novella that wraps up the Quinn family's initial storylines.
The Rossi Family Series
The Rossi family books serve as a direct spin-off of the Quinn Brothers, staying in Havenport but shifting the spotlight to a new, fiery family. You can read these right after the Quinn Brothers series:
- Resisting You (2022): An enemies-to-lovers story featuring Nora Rossi and Luke Kim.
- Holding You (2022): A grumpy-sunshine, single-dad/nanny romance featuring Matteo Rossi and Eliza.
- Embracing You (2022): A deeply emotional yet steamy romance handling sensitive themes like a breast cancer diagnosis.
The Lovewell, Maine Universe
For a change of scenery from the coast to the woods, Daphne Elliot takes readers to Lovewell, Maine. This setting is packed with giant moose, quirky locals, and rugged lumberjacks. It is split into two highly interconnected series.
Lovewell Lumberjacks Series
This series establishes the town's charm and should be read first:
- Wood You Be Mine? (2023): The perfect introduction to the cozy timber town.
- Wood You Marry Me? (2023): Follows the town's next lumberjack romance.
- Wood You Rather? (2023): The third installment in the series.
- Wood Riddance (2023): Wraps up the core Lovewell Lumberjacks stories.
Maine Lumberjacks Series
Set in the same town of Lovewell, this series shifts focus to the Hebert family and their complex history. It is best read after the Lovewell Lumberjacks:
- Caught in the Axe (2024): Shakes up the town with new family drama and sizzling chemistry.
- Pain in the Axe (2024): The second book in this rugged subseries.
- Axe-identally Married (2024): A fun, accidental-marriage trope that highlights the town's cozy chaos.
Collaborative Multi-Author Series Explained
Daphne Elliot has also contributed to several popular, collaborative multi-author romance series. If you are tracking down her bibliography, it is vital to know that she did not write all the books in these series. Each series features standalone stories written by different authors sharing a central theme or setting. You do not need to read the entire series to enjoy Daphne's contributions, but the local database lists the full publication lists for completeness.
The Momcoms Series
This series features single-mother romances written by four different authors. You can read Daphne's book, Mother Hater, entirely as a standalone:
- Mother Faker (2024) by Brittanee Nicole
- Mother Maker (2024) by Jenni Bara
- Mother Pucker (2024) by Swati M.H.
- Mother Hater (2024) by Daphne Elliot
Vices & Virtues Series
A ten-book multi-author collection focusing on thematic tropes. Daphne Elliot contributed the seventh book:
- Daphne Elliot's contribution: A Touch of Wrath (2022)
- Other books in the series (written by other authors): A Touch of Lust, The Taste Of Chastity, A Touch of Pride, A Touch of Greed, Touch of Sloth, The Taste of Charity, The Taste of Temperance, A Touch Of Envy, and The Taste of Kindness (all released in 2022).
Dad Bod: Men Built For Comfort Series
An extensive, multi-author project celebrating the 'dad bod' trope. Daphne Elliot contributed one specific installment:
- Daphne Elliot's contribution: Dad Bod Bartender (Book 23, 2022)
- The rest of the 26-book series includes titles such as Doctor Dad Bod (Book 1 by Poppy Parkes), Bossed by the Dad Bod (Book 2 by Reina Torres), and Dad Bod Outlaw (Book 3 by Kelsie Calloway). They do not need to be read to understand Daphne's standalone contribution.
Daphne Elliot Books by Publication Year
If you prefer to see how her writing evolved across all her projects (including multi-author collaborations), here is her book list sorted by publication year:
2021
- Trusting You (Quinn Brothers #1)
- Finding You (Quinn Brothers #2)
- Keeping You (Quinn Brothers #3)
- Rediscovering Us (Quinn Brothers #4)
- Doctor Dad Bod (Dad Bod #1 - by Poppy Parkes)
2022
- Resisting You (Rossi Family #1)
- Holding You (Rossi Family #2)
- Embracing You (Rossi Family #3)
- A Touch of Wrath (Vices & Virtues #7)
- Dad Bod Bartender (Dad Bod #23)
- Note: Other multi-author releases from 2022 in the Dad Bod and Vices & Virtues series are credited to their respective project authors.
2023
- Wood You Be Mine? (Lovewell Lumberjacks #1)
- Wood You Marry Me? (Lovewell Lumberjacks #2)
- Wood You Rather? (Lovewell Lumberjacks #3)
- Wood Riddance (Lovewell Lumberjacks #4)
2024
- Caught in the Axe (Maine Lumberjacks #1)
- Pain in the Axe (Maine Lumberjacks #2)
- Axe-identally Married (Maine Lumberjacks #3)
- Mother Hater (The Momcoms #4)
- Note: Other Momcoms books released in 2024 are authored by Brittanee Nicole, Jenni Bara, and Swati M.H.