Jiffy Kate Books in Order (Updated 2026-02-10)

Jiffy Kate is the joint pen name of Jiff Simpson and Jenny Kate Altman. They write contemporary romance that clusters naturally into two experiences: Louisiana-set interconnected standalones (French Quarter / New Orleans) and small-town romantic comedy (Fighting for Love).

Most books can be read alone. The reason order still helps is simpler: it keeps recurring friends and cameos feeling like a reward, not a spoiler.

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Start here based on what you’re craving

• New Orleans + found family + lots of familiar faces: begin with Turn of Fate, then continue into the French Quarter books.
• Small-town rom-com energy: begin with Stud Muffin.
• Earlier, more “series” feel: begin with Finding Focus.

If you only follow one rule, make it this: stay inside one set until you’ve met the core cast.

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The “first-to-latest” map for the Louisiana world

This is the smoothest path if you want the New Orleans books to build naturally.

French Quarter lead-in

1. The Other One (later released as Turn of Fate): Two strangers collide at the wrong moment and accidentally become the right kind of lifeline.

French Quarter Collection (read in order)

1. Blue Bayou: A work-driven man gets pulled into a whirlwind New Orleans partnership that refuses to stay strictly business.
2. Come Again: A grumpy bar owner and a woman rebuilding her life turn a job into a slow shift toward trust.
3. Neutral Grounds: A marriage-of-convenience arrangement becomes complicated when pretending starts to feel like relief.
4. Good Times: Best friends confront the one question they’ve avoided because the answer could change everything.

New Orleans Revelers (baseball romances; read in order)

1. The Rookie and the Rockstar: A focused rookie meets a famous woman who needs quiet more than attention.
2. The Ace and the Assistant: A guarded veteran and a capable assistant discover that “professional” is a flimsy boundary.
3. The Setup and the Substitute: A single dad athlete and a woman with her own plans fall into a partnership that starts looking permanent.
4. The Brickwall and the Bombshell: A fake relationship becomes a real shelter when a media job and a creeping threat close in.

New Orleans world standalone (best after you’ve read at least one Revelers book)

• The Doctor and the Dungeon Master: A doctor and a patient with a complicated past fight their attraction while trying not to cross lines they both understand.

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Finding Focus (read in order)

This is the earlier series and the most “sequel-like” set in their catalog.

1. Finding Focus: A fragile fresh start turns serious when chemistry demands more than a clean break.
2. Chasing Castles: Two people with very different defenses build something steady in spite of old habits.
3. Fighting Fire: The relationship is tested when unresolved issues flare up and neither can ignore the heat.
4. Taming Trouble: A stubborn pair learns that commitment isn’t surrender, it’s choosing the same direction.

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Fighting for Love (read in order)

This is the clearest “rom-com binge” run. Each book focuses on a new couple, but the community vibe carries forward.

1. Stud Muffin: A woman bent on revenge meets the bouncer who makes her rethink what she’s actually mad about.
2. Beef Cake: Opposites attract until the chaos becomes the point, and the feelings stop being optional.
3. Eye Candy: A middle child finally steps into the spotlight and discovers the spotlight comes with a person who truly sees her.
4. Knock Out: A woman trying to keep her head down is forced to face the one thing she can’t out-run: real connection.

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Table 10 (novella set; read in order)

Short, quick reads that work best as one continuous evening.

1. Table 10: Part 1: A charged first encounter sets terms that immediately start unraveling.
2. Table 10: Part 2: The connection deepens, and the “rules” begin to feel like excuses.
3. Table 10: Part 3: The final piece turns a flirtation into a decision with consequences.

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Standalones (read anytime)

These do not require series reading.

• Watch and See: A darker, higher-intensity romance where safety and desire arrive tangled together.
• No Strings Attached: A bold meet-cute sparks into something bigger when real-life responsibilities refuse to stay offstage.

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Recommended reading order for most readers

If you want maximum payoff with minimal effort:

1. Turn of Fate (or The Other One, depending on the edition you find)
2. French Quarter Collection (Blue Bayou → Come Again → Neutral Grounds → Good Times)
3. New Orleans Revelers (books 1–4)
4. The Doctor and the Dungeon Master (once you’re enjoying the cameos)
5. Fighting for Love (Stud Muffin → Beef Cake → Eye Candy → Knock Out)
6. Table 10 whenever you want something fast

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FAQs

Are these true sequels?

Most are written to stand alone, but the New Orleans books are richer in order because characters reappear and prior couples are often mentioned.

Is “The Other One” the same book as “Turn of Fate”?

Yes. Turn of Fate is the later title used for the same story.

Can I start with Fighting for Love without reading the New Orleans books?

Yes. They’re separate reading experiences. Any overlap is cameo-style, not required homework.

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Bottom line

If you want a clean New Orleans run, start with Turn of Fate and read forward through the French Quarter and Revelers books. If you want small-town romantic comedy first, start with Stud Muffin and stay in Fighting for Love until the end.