Brynne Asher writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense with interconnected characters, families, and teams. Her books are organized into multiple series rather than one continuous storyline, but order still matters within each series because characters reappear and relationships build over time.

If you want the most reliable entry point, start with Vines (The Killers) or Possession (The Agents), depending on whether you want her core connected world or a newer, more self-contained series.
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The short answer
- Read each series in publication order
- Do not start with next-generation books before their parent series
- Choose one series at a time rather than mixing
Carpino Series
Included
- Overflow (2014): A protective, high-tension romance that introduces the tone of loyalty, danger, and tight-knit relationships that define Asher’s early work.
- Beautiful Life (2015): Expands the world with deeper emotional stakes, focusing on healing, second chances, and the cost of past choices.
- Athica Lane (2015): A more grounded, character-driven installment centered on family bonds and long-standing emotional conflicts.
- Until Avery (2018, novella): A shorter companion that fills in relationship gaps and adds context to side characters from earlier books. (Optional)
- Force of Nature (2022): A later return to the series, bringing a more mature tone and revisiting themes of protection, trauma, and resilience.
The Killers Series
Included – core connected world
- Vines (2016): Introduces a covert, high-risk world of protection and secrets, setting the foundation for the series’ interconnected cast.
- Paths (2017): Builds on established relationships while expanding the network of danger and alliances surrounding the main group.
- Gifts (2017): Focuses on trust and vulnerability, with emotional stakes rising alongside external threats.
- Until the Tequila (2019, novella): A bridge story that deepens character backstory and adds context to later emotional developments. (Optional)
- Veils (2019): Shifts toward heavier suspense elements, revealing hidden layers within the group and their pasts.
- Scars (2020): Explores the lasting impact of violence and loyalty, pushing characters into more personal and dangerous territory.
- Souls (2022): A culmination of long-running emotional arcs, tying together relationships and consequences from earlier books.
- The Tequila (2023, novella): A follow-up glimpse into character futures and unresolved dynamics after the main arc. (Optional)
Montgomery Series
Included – separate family continuity
- Bad Situation (2018): A high-conflict romance centered on power imbalance, protection, and forced proximity.
- Broken Halo (2019): Continues the family-driven narrative with a focus on redemption and emotional rebuilding.
- Betrayed Love (2022): Raises stakes with betrayal and trust issues that test both romantic and family bonds.
The Killers Next Generation
Included – read after The Killers
- The Chemistry of Levi (2022): Shifts focus to the next generation, blending legacy characters with new perspectives and conflicts.
- The Playbook of Emma (2025): Expands the next-gen storyline, building on inherited relationships and evolving dynamics.
The Agents Series
Included – accessible entry point
- Possession (2023): Introduces a new team-based dynamic with strong romantic suspense and a fresh cast.
- Tapped (2023): Deepens the team structure, combining mission-driven tension with developing relationships.
- Exposed (2024): Raises personal and professional stakes as secrets begin to surface within the group.
- Illicit (2024): Pushes the series into darker territory with higher risks and more complex loyalties.
The Manor Series
Included – ongoing
- Beautiful Revenge (2025): Opens a new setting with themes of power, revenge, and controlled vulnerability.
- Crimson Love (2026): Builds on the established tone, intensifying emotional conflict and high-stakes romance.
- Royal Desire (2026, forthcoming): Commonly listed as continuing the series with elevated stakes and elite-world dynamics. (Unconfirmed details)
- Butterfly Proposal (2026, forthcoming): Expected to expand the cast and relationships within the Manor setting. (Unconfirmed details)
The Dillon Sisters (with Layla Frost)
Separate continuity
- Deathly / Love Me to Death (2021): Brynne Asher’s contribution introduces a darker romantic arc tied to danger and obsession.
- Damaged (2021) – by Layla Frost: Continues the shared storyline from a different perspective within the same world.
Standalone
Blackburn (2018): A darker, more isolated romantic suspense story that stands apart from her main series continuity.
Recommended reading order
If you want the smoothest experience with the least confusion:
- Start with Vines → Souls (The Killers main arc)
- Continue with The Killers Next Generation
- Move to The Agents series
- Then read Montgomery, Carpino, or The Manor in any order
Avoid starting with next-generation books first, as they rely on earlier character history.
Do you need chronological order?
No.
Brynne Asher’s stories are designed around character introductions and evolving relationships, not strict timeline sequencing. Reading out of publication order can reduce emotional payoff and reveal character outcomes too early.
Where to start (quick guide)
- Best overall: Vines
- Best newer entry: Possession
- Earliest starting point: Overflow
- Avoid starting with: The Chemistry of Levi
Latest release status
The most recent confirmed release is Crimson Love (2026) in The Manor series.
Two additional titles – Royal Desire and Butterfly Proposal – are widely listed as 2026 releases, but final details should be treated as provisional.
Final recommendation
Start with Vines, continue through The Killers, then move forward into The Killers Next Generation. After that, treat the remaining series as separate entry paths based on what tone or setting you prefer.
That approach preserves every major character introduction, avoids spoilers, and keeps the interconnected world clear without overcomplicating the reading order.
Frank is the editor of BookSeries.blog, focusing on publication order, chronological timelines, and spoiler-free reading guides for book series and fictional universes.

