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Publication Order of After Hours Books
Start with: Office Policy (2004)
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Start with: Heart of Ruin (2026)
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Publication Order of Donovan Dynasty Books
Start with: Dane (2018)
ⓘ About A.C. Arthur
A.C. Arthur is an American Author born in Baltimore that is best known for her work in the paranormal and romance genres. +Biography A.C. Arthur is a rising star in the literary arena. The author has garnered fans over the years for creating so many racy characters, not only mention all the sensual love scenes she keeps delivering and the intriguing plots. Interestingly enough, people tend to underestimate A.C. Arthur’s experience as an author. But that is because they do not know about all the books she has written under different Pseudonyms. These pseudonyms have given Arthur the opportunity to experiment with quite the variety of stories and concepts. For instance, as Sapphire Blue, A.C. Arthur wrote erotic romance and she was quite good at it.
All Book Series by A.C. Arthur
1
Office Policy
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2004
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2
Corporate Seduction
Book 2 of 3 · published 2007
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3
Laws of Attraction
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019
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1
Heart of Ruin
Single-title series · published 2026
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1
Dane
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2018
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6
Cade
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2024
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1
A Private Affair
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2020
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4
Give Me More
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021
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1
Play to Win
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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2
Playing for Keeps
Book 2 of 3 · published 2020
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3
Play Hard
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
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1
Awaken the Dragon
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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2
Claim the Dragon
Book 2 of 3 · published 2020
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3
Tempt the Dragon
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
Come Ride With Me
Single-title series · published 2024
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1
Rules of the Game
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
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3
Redemption
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012
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1
Within the Shadows / Rumors
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2007
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2
Revealed
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015
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1
A Lion's Heart
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2017
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2
A Cougar's Kiss
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019
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1
Mine to Claim
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2014
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3
Hunger for You
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
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1
Wanting You
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2007
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3
Having You
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2015
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1
Merry Invitation
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2022
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2
Never Too Late
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2024
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1
Guarding His Body
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2008
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4
Under the Mistletoe
Book 4 of 8 · published 2013
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5
Always My Valentine
Book 5 of 8 · published 2015
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6
Always In My Heart
Book 6 of 8 · published 2016
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8
The Winter Wedding
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2018
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1
Love Me Like No Other
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 2006
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2
A Cinderella Affair
Book 2 of 18 · published 2007
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4
Full House Seduction
Book 4 of 18 · published 2009
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7
Desire a Donovan
Book 7 of 18 · published 2012
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8
Surrender to a Donovan
Book 8 of 18 · published 2012
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9
Pleasured by a Donovan
Book 9 of 18 · published 2012
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10
Heart of a Donovan
Book 10 of 18 · published 2013
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11
Embraced By A Donovan
Book 11 of 18 · published 2015
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12
Wrapped In A Donovan
Book 12 of 18 · published 2015
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13
The Donovans: Uncovered
Book 13 of 18 · published 2016
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14
In The Arms of a Donovan
Book 14 of 18 · published 2016
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15
Falling for a Donovan
Book 15 of 18 · published 2017
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16
Destiny Of A Donovan
Book 16 of 18 · published 2017
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17
A Legacy Is Born
Book 17 of 18 · published 2023
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18
Forever His
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 2025
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1
To Marry a Prince
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2017
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2
Loving the Princess
Book 2 of 4 · published 2017
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3
Prince Ever After
Book 3 of 4 · published 2017
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4
Taming The Prince
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2018
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1
Temptation Rising
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2012
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2
Seduction's Shift
Book 2 of 6 · published 2012
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6
Primal Heat
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2015
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1
One Mistletoe Wish
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2016
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2
One Unforgettable Kiss
Book 2 of 5 · published 2018
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3
One Perfect Moment
Book 3 of 5 · published 2018
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4
One Christmas Song
Book 4 of 5 · published 2018
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5
One Perfect Night
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2022
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1
Love Me Carefully
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2006
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2
Heart of the Phoenix
Book 2 of 11 · published 2007
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3
Object of His Desire
Book 3 of 11 · published 2008
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4
Indecent Exposure
Book 4 of 11 · published 2009
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6
Indecent Proposal
Book 6 of 11 · published 2011
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8
The After Party
Book 8 of 11 · published 2021
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9
Happy Is On Hiatus
Book 9 of 11 · published 2022
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10
Leave It to Us
Book 10 of 11 · published 2023
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11
A Lifetime in 30 Days
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2024
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1
Ten Christmas Shots
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · Elle Wright
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2
Nine Frosty Nights
Book 2 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · Kimmie Ferrell
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3
Eight Naughty Notes
Book 3 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · Aja
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4
Seven Peppermint Kisses
Book 4 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · Tiye Love
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5
Six Sensual Wishes
Book 5 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · Nicole Falls
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6
Five Mistletoe Moments
Book 6 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · Sheryl Lister
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7
Four Stocking Stuffers
Book 7 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · Kelsey Green
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8
Three Sexy Elves
Book 8 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · Angela Seals
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9
Two Dirty Santas
Book 9 of 10 · published 2021 Anthology · Sherelle Green
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10
One Snowy Seduction
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2021
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1
Mr. Straight Up No Chaser
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Sherelle Green
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2
Mr. Right Now
Book 2 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Sheryl Lister
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3
Mr. Down for Whatever
Book 3 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Elle Wright
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4
Mr. Alpha Undone
Book 4 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Kelsey Green
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5
Mr. Second Best
Book 5 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Angela Seals
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6
Mr. Big Stuff
Book 6 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Aja
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7
Mr. Play for Keeps
Book 7 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Kimmie Ferrell
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8
Mr. Take Me As I Am
Book 8 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Iris Bolling
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9
Mr. On Your Knees
Book 9 of 11 · published 2023
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10
Mr. One and Only
Book 10 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Sharon C. Cooper
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11
Mr. Tall, Dark & Unavailable
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2023 Anthology · Tina Martin
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1
Her Lover's Legacy
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2008 Anthology · Adrianne Byrd
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2
Sex and the Single Braddock
Book 2 of 4 · published 2008 Anthology · Robyn Amos
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3
Second Chance, Baby
Book 3 of 4 · published 2008
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4
The Object of His Protection
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2008 Anthology · Brenda Jackson
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1
Losing The Bid
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Suzette Riddick
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2
Switched at Bid
Book 2 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Nicole Falls
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3
A Bid on Forever
Book 3 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Joy Avery
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5
The Birthday Bid
Book 5 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Suzette D. Harrison
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6
The Closing Bid
Book 6 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Elle Wright
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7
The Bid Catcher
Book 7 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Anita Davis
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8
The Reluctant Bid
Book 8 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Sheryl Lister
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9
The Contingency Bid
Book 9 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Sherelle Green
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10
Invitation to Bid
Book 10 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Angela Seals
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11
The Renegade Bid
Book 11 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Kelsey Green
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12
The Rival Bid
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Reese Ryan
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1
Smoke in Love
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Elle Wright
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2
Smoke After Hours
Book 2 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Sherelle Green
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3
Smoke Screen
Book 3 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Kimmie Ferrell
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4
Smoke & Mirrors
Book 4 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Angela Seals
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5
Smoke N' Stroke
Book 5 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Aja
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6
Smoke Before the Release
Book 6 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Kelsey Green
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7
Taste The Smoke
Book 7 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Sheryl Lister
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9
Embers and Smoke
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2024 Anthology · Tiye .
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1
Star of His Heart
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2010 Anthology · Brenda Jackson
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2
Sing Your Pleasure
Book 2 of 4 · published 2010
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3
Seduced on the Red Carpet
Book 3 of 4 · published 2010 Anthology · Ann Christopher
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4
Lovers Premiere
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2010 Anthology · Adrianne Byrd
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1
Eight Naughty Nights
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2020 Anthology · Nicole Falls
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2
Seven Month Drought
Book 2 of 8 · published 2020 Anthology · Sherelle Green
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3
Six More Minutes
Book 3 of 8 · published 2020
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4
Five Midnight Moments
Book 4 of 8 · published 2020 Anthology · Sheryl Lister
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5
Four Page Letter
Book 5 of 8 · published 2020 Anthology · Angela Seals
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6
Three Wrong Dates
Book 6 of 8 · published 2020 Anthology · Kelsey Green
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7
Two Hot Kisses
Book 7 of 8 · published 2020 Anthology · Yahrah St. John
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8
One More Drink
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2021 Anthology · Elle Wright
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1
Decadent Dreams
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2013
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2
Delectable Desire
Book 2 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Farrah Rochon
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3
Delicious Destiny
Book 3 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Yahrah St. John
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4
Cappuccino Kisses
Book 4 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Yahrah St. John
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5
Love and a Latte
Book 5 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Jamie Pope
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6
Mocha Pleasures
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Pamela Yaye
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1
Falling into Forever
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2014 Anthology · Phyllis Bourne
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2
A Mistletoe Affair
Book 2 of 3 · published 2014 Anthology · Farrah Rochon
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3
Eve of Passion
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
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1
Snowden's Tale
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Sherelle Green
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2
Ash's Tale
Book 2 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Kimmie Ferrell
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3
Lennox's Tale
Book 3 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Aja
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4
Franklin's Tale
Book 4 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Tiye .,Tiye
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5
Reddick's Tale
Book 5 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Elle Wright
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6
Belair's Tale
Book 6 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Kelsey Green
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7
Milo's Tale
Book 7 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Sheryl Lister
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8
Arik's Tale
Book 8 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Angela Seals
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9
Xander's Tale
Book 9 of 10 · published 2025 Anthology · Cassie Verano
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10
Raphael's Tale
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2025
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1
Love for All Seasons
Single-title series · published 2007
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is A.C. Arthur?
A.C. Arthur is an American Author born in Baltimore that is best known for her work in the paranormal and romance genres. +Biography A.C. Arthur is a rising star in the literary arena. The author has garnered fans over the years for creating so many racy characters, not only mention all the sensual love scenes she keeps delivering and the intriguing plots.
Which A.C. Arthur series should I start with?
The best place to start is the After Hours series, the earliest of A.C. Arthur's multi-book series: it opens with Office Policy (2004) and runs to 3 books across 2004–2019, ending with Laws of Attraction (2019). A.C. Arthur's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has A.C. Arthur written?
A.C. Arthur has 166 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2004 and 2026. 154 of them belong to 28 named series — the largest being The Donovans series with 18 books — and 12 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should A.C. Arthur's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. A.C. Arthur's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are After Hours (2004–2019, 3 books), The Donovans (2006–2025, 18 books) and The Carrington Chronicles (2007–2015, 3 books), plus 22 more.
How are A.C. Arthur's books organised into series?
This guide splits A.C. Arthur's 166 books into 28 named series and 12 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Donovans (18 books, 2006–2025); Bae Reimagined (10 books, 2025); Four20 Bae (9 books, 2024); The Donovan Friends (8 books, 2008–2018); New Year Bae-Solutions (8 books, 2020–2021), plus 23 further series.
