📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books Best for beginners - Start with "Mad About the Boys" (2013)
Publication Order of Glastonbury Tales Books Popular choice - Start with "Face Blind" (2022)
Publication Order of The Plumber's Mate Mysteries Books Popular choice - Start with "Pressure Head" (2012)
Publication Order of Rael and Lars Books Popular choice - Start with "A Blast from the Past" (2010)

About the Author

JL Merrow is a British author who writes about gay romance, and her favorite is contemporary romantic comedy and mystery stories. She was a student at Cambridge University where she discovered that she didn’t see herself ever working in a laboratory. Even though she writes across different genres, her preference is contemporary gay romantic comedies and also the paranormal. Her novel ‘Slam!’ won an award for best LGBT romantic comedy while two other books reached the finals of different award ceremonies. She’s also a member of the UK GLBTQ Fiction Meet organizing team. One of her books is called ‘Muscling Through’, and this is a story about Larry Morton, an art professor at Cambridge who falls in love with one of his students. Al Fletcher is a large, tattooed man who has a natu. JL Merrow is the author of over 70 books across 13 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, JL Merrow has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Camwolf Books

2 books
  • Camwolf In 'Camwolf', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Camwolf Books saga.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • Lonewolf Experience the magic of 'Lonewolf' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Camwolf Books universe.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Glastonbury Tales Books

1 books
  • Face Blind The Publication Order of Glastonbury Tales Books series continues with 'Face Blind', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2022)

Publication Order of The Plumber's Mate Mysteries Books

6 books
  • Pressure Head Experience the magic of 'Pressure Head' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Plumber's Mate Mysteries Books universe.
    (2012)
  • Relief Valve The Publication Order of The Plumber's Mate Mysteries Books series continues with 'Relief Valve', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2014)
  • Heat Trap Join the adventure in 'Heat Trap' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Plumber's Mate Mysteries Books series by JL Merrow.
    (2015)
  • Blow Down Experience the magic of 'Blow Down' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Plumber's Mate Mysteries Books universe.
    (2016)
  • Lock Nut The Publication Order of The Plumber's Mate Mysteries Books series continues with 'Lock Nut', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2018)
  • Stop Cock Join the adventure in 'Stop Cock' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Plumber's Mate Mysteries Books series by JL Merrow.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Rael and Lars Books

4 books
  • A Blast from the Past The Publication Order of Rael and Lars Books series continues with 'A Blast from the Past', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2010)
  • A Wish Too Far Experience the magic of 'A Wish Too Far' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rael and Lars Books universe.
    (2011)
  • A Calling for Pleasure Join the adventure in 'A Calling for Pleasure' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Rael and Lars Books series by JL Merrow.
    (2011)
  • A Glutton for Punishment Experience the magic of 'A Glutton for Punishment' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Rael and Lars Books universe.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books

5 books
  • Mad About the Boys 'Mad About the Boys' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2013)
  • Boys Who Go Bump in the Night Experience the magic of 'Boys Who Go Bump in the Night' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books universe.
    (2015)
  • Help, My Boyfriend's an Alien! Experience the magic of 'Help, My Boyfriend's an Alien!' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books universe.
    (2016)
  • Boy Meets Boy Meets Boy Join the adventure in 'Boy Meets Boy Meets Boy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books series by JL Merrow.
    (2016)
  • Truly, Madly, Boys 'Truly, Madly, Boys' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2016)

Publication Order of The Shamwell Tales Books

4 books
  • Caught! 'Caught!' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Shamwell Tales Books series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2014)
  • Played! Join the adventure in 'Played!' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Shamwell Tales Books series by JL Merrow.
    (2015)
  • Out! The Publication Order of The Shamwell Tales Books series continues with 'Out!', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2016)
  • Spun! In 'Spun!', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Shamwell Tales Books saga.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Porthkennack Books

3 books
  • Wake Up Call In 'Wake Up Call', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Porthkennack Books saga.
    (2017)
  • One Under 'One Under' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Porthkennack Books series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2017)
  • Love at First Hate 'Love at First Hate' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Porthkennack Books series by JL Merrow.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

11 books
  • Wight Mischief Join the adventure in 'Wight Mischief' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by JL Merrow.
    (2011)
  • Midnight in Berlin Join the adventure in 'Midnight in Berlin' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by JL Merrow.
    (2012)
  • Hard Tail In 'Hard Tail', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2012)
  • Trick of Time Join the adventure in 'Trick of Time' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by JL Merrow.
    (2013)
  • Slam! In 'Slam!', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2013)
  • Fall Hard 'Fall Hard' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2013)
  • Free Ride Join the adventure in 'Free Ride' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by JL Merrow.
    (2015)
  • A Flirty Dozen In 'A Flirty Dozen', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2015)
  • A Pint of Beer, a Bag of Chips, and Thou 'A Pint of Beer, a Bag of Chips, and Thou' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2015)
  • Lovers Leap 'Lovers Leap' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by JL Merrow.
    (2016)
  • To Love a Traitor 'To Love a Traitor' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by JL Merrow.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

2 books
  • Muscling Through Join the adventure in 'Muscling Through' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by JL Merrow.
    (2011)
  • It's All Geek to Me Join the adventure in 'It's All Geek to Me' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by JL Merrow.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

5 books
  • Sindustry Join the adventure in 'Sindustry' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by JL Merrow.
    (2009)
  • Tea and Crumpet The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Tea and Crumpet', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2011)
  • Fairytales Slashed Join the adventure in 'Fairytales Slashed' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by JL Merrow.
    (2012)
  • Summer Lovin' 'Summer Lovin'' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2013)
  • Spread the Love 'Spread the Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by JL Merrow.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Porthkennack Books

3 books
  • Wake Up Call In 'Wake Up Call', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Porthkennack Books saga.
    (2017)
  • One Under 'One Under' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Porthkennack Books series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2017)
  • Love at First Hate 'Love at First Hate' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Porthkennack Books series by JL Merrow.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books

5 books
  • Heiresses of Russ 2012 Join the adventure in 'Heiresses of Russ 2012' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books series by JL Merrow.
    (2012)
  • Heiresses of Russ 2013 Experience the magic of 'Heiresses of Russ 2013' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books universe.
    (2013)
  • Heiresses of Russ 2014 The Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books series continues with 'Heiresses of Russ 2014', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2014)
  • Heiresses of Russ 2015 'Heiresses of Russ 2015' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2015)
  • Heiresses of Russ 2016 In 'Heiresses of Russ 2016', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books saga.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Anthologies

19 books
  • Sindustry II Join the adventure in 'Sindustry II' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2009)
  • I Do, Two The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'I Do, Two', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2010)
  • I Put A Spell On You 'I Put A Spell On You' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2010)
  • Necking Experience the magic of 'Necking' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2010)
  • Making Contact Join the adventure in 'Making Contact' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2010)
  • Boy Fun The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Boy Fun', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2010)
  • Taken In 'Taken', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2010)
  • When a Man Loves a Man 'When a Man Loves a Man' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2011)
  • Two Tickets to Paradise 'Two Tickets to Paradise' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world JL Merrow has created.
    (2012)
  • New Sun Rising Join the adventure in 'New Sun Rising' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2012)
  • She Shifters The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'She Shifters', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2012)
  • Lashings of Sauce The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Lashings of Sauce', another thrilling entry from JL Merrow.
    (2012)
  • Heiresses of Russ 2013 Experience the magic of 'Heiresses of Russ 2013' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2013)
  • 2014 Top Ten Gay Romance '2014 Top Ten Gay Romance' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2015)
  • Best Lesbian Romance 2015 'Best Lesbian Romance 2015' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2015)
  • Capital Crimes 'Capital Crimes' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2015)
  • Love is Love 'Love is Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2016)
  • 2016 Top Ten Gay Romance '2016 Top Ten Gay Romance' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2016)
  • 2019 Top Ten Gay Romance '2019 Top Ten Gay Romance' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by JL Merrow.
    (2019)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is JL Merrow?

JL Merrow is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 70 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best JL Merrow book series to start with?

For readers new to JL Merrow's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Mad About the Brit Boys Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 5 books, it offers a perfect entry point to JL Merrow's writing.

Q: How many books has JL Merrow written?

JL Merrow has written over 70 books across 13 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.