🎯 Where Should I Start?
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Publication Order of Big Love Books
Start with: Big Love (2016)
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Publication Order of Chaser and Raining Men Books
Start with: Chaser (2012)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Obsessed (1991)
ⓘ About Rick R. Reed
Rick R. Reed is a popular American writer of romance, gay & lesbian, and horror novels. He has written several mind-blowing books in his career and is particularly famous for writing the Big Love series, Chase and Raining Men series, and the M4M series. His books have gained a lot of popularity in many foreign countries as well as in the entire United States. Rick draws his inspiration for writing stories from the lives of queers and gay men. He likes to craft stories that tend to engage emotions, quicken heartbeat, and make the readers keep turning pages. Although Rick dabbles in dark suspense, comedy, and horror, he always attempts to create stories describing the power of love. Rick has penned and published more 50 works of fiction in his writing career.
All Book Series by Rick R. Reed
1
Big Love
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
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2
Bigger Love
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018
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1
Chaser
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2012
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2
Raining Men
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2013
Buy on Amazon2013
1
Obsessed
Series opener · book 1 of 55 · published 1991
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3
A Face without a Heart
Book 3 of 55 · published 2000
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9
Dead End Street
Book 9 of 55 · published 2008
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13
Tales From The Sexual Underground
Book 13 of 55 · published 2010
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14
The Blue Moon Cafe
Book 14 of 55 · published 2010
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15
A Demon Inside
Book 15 of 55 · published 2010
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18
Dignity Takes A Holiday
Book 18 of 55 · published 2011
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21
Blood Sacrifice
Book 21 of 55 · published 2011
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23
The Course Of True Love
Book 23 of 55 · published 2013
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24
Family Obligations
Book 24 of 55 · published 2013 Co-authored · Vivien Dean
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25
Hungry for Love
Book 25 of 55 · published 2013
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27
Dinner at Home
Book 27 of 55 · published 2014
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28
Husband Hunters
Book 28 of 55 · published 2014
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31
Dinner at Fiorello's
Book 31 of 55 · published 2015
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32
The Couple Next Door
Book 32 of 55 · published 2015
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33
Out on the Net
Book 33 of 55 · published 2016
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34
A Dangerous Game
Book 34 of 55 · published 2016
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35
Stranded with Desire
Book 35 of 55 · published 2016 Co-authored · Vivien Dean
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36
Dinner at Jack's
Book 36 of 55 · published 2016
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37
Lost and Found
Book 37 of 55 · published 2016
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38
Dinner at the Blue Moon Cafe
Book 38 of 55 · published 2017
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39
The Perils of Intimacy
Book 39 of 55 · published 2017
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40
Sky Full of Mysteries
Book 40 of 55 · published 2018
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41
Blue Umbrella Sky
Book 41 of 55 · published 2019
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43
The Secrets We Keep
Book 43 of 55 · published 2019
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45
The Man from Milwaukee
Book 45 of 55 · published 2020
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48
Immortal Things
Book 48 of 55 · published 2021
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51
The Impossible Childhood of My Desires
Book 51 of 55 · published 2022
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52
Eclectic Mix Tape
Book 52 of 55 · published 2023
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53
Silence of the Missing
Book 53 of 55 · published 2023
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54
Beautiful Monster
Book 54 of 55 · published 2024
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55
Jealous of the Clouds
Latest in the series · book 55 of 55 · published 2025
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1
Fugue
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 2008
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3
Through the Closet Door
Book 3 of 18 · published 2009
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6
Sluggo Snares a Vampire
Book 6 of 18 · published 2010
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8
Moving Toward the Light
Book 8 of 18 · published 2010
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9
Class Distinctions
Book 9 of 18 · published 2011
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11
Beau and the Beast
Book 11 of 18 · published 2012
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12
I Heart Boston Terriers
Book 12 of 18 · published 2012
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15
An Open Window
Book 15 of 18 · published 2017
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18
Morbidly Obese
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 2021
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1
Twisted
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2006
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3
Unhinged
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2016
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1
Dante's Disciples
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 1991
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2
The Darkest Thirst
Book 2 of 13 · published 1998
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3
Whispered from the Grave
Book 3 of 13 · published 1999
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4
The Pot Thickens: Recipes from Writers
Book 4 of 13 · published 2007
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5
Like a Chinese Tattoo
Book 5 of 13 · published 2008
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6
Unspeakable Horror: From the Shadows of the Closet
Book 6 of 13 · published 2008
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8
Burning First Kiss
Book 8 of 13 · published 2013
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11
2017 Top Ten Gay Romance
Book 11 of 13 · published 2017
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12
Cupid Shot Me
Book 12 of 13 · published 2022
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13
Pink Triangle Rhapsody
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2022
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rick R. Reed?
Rick R. Reed is a popular American writer of romance, gay & lesbian, and horror novels. He has written several mind-blowing books in his career and is particularly famous for writing the Big Love series, Chase and Raining Men series, and the M4M series. His books have gained a lot of popularity in many foreign countries as well as in the entire United States.
Which Rick R. Reed series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Chaser and Raining Men series, the earliest of Rick R. Reed's multi-book series: it opens with Chaser (2012) and runs to 2 books across 2012–2013, ending with Raining Men (2013). Rick R. Reed's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Rick R. Reed written?
Rick R. Reed has 93 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1991 and 2025. 4 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Big Love series with 2 books — and 89 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Rick R. Reed's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rick R. Reed's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Chaser and Raining Men (2012–2013, 2 books) and Big Love (2016–2018, 2 books).
How are Rick R. Reed's books organised into series?
This guide splits Rick R. Reed's 93 books into 2 named series and 89 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Big Love (2 books, 2016–2018); Chaser and Raining Men (2 books, 2012–2013).