Hope Stone Books in Order (Updated May 29, 2026)

Hope Stone writes dark, steamy romance, mainly in MC romance, mafia romance, romantic suspense, and instalove alpha romance.

Her catalog is mostly grouped into short, direct series. The main reading challenge is not chronology; it is separating the stable retail/database catalog from official-store bonus material.

The safest starting point for a full read is A Stalking (2013) if you want everything by publication history, or Ryder (2020) if you want the main MC romance path.

How to Read Hope Stone

1. Read Insta Love Alpha Male first if you want the earlier curvy-heroine billionaire/alpha romance side.
2. Read Outlaw Souls MC first if you want the author’s strongest MC entry point.
3. Read Guardians of Mayhem MC in two parts: the Edgewood prequel novellas first, then the Santa Fe chapter.
4. Read Vengeance & Vows if you want the dark mafia-romance lane.

Store-only and bundle-only bonus titles should be treated as optional unless you own the author’s direct bundle.

Important Catalog Notes

Some Hope Stone lists disagree because the author’s store, Fantastic Fiction, Goodreads, Romance.io, and Book Notification do not always group the same books the same way.

The clearest issue is Guardians of Mayhem MC. Some catalogs list Finn through Shaggy as Edgewood / prequel novellas, while the author’s store also sells bundles that fold Hawk, Maverick, and Mustang into larger Edgewood-style packages.

The cleanest reader order is:

1. Guardians of Mayhem MC: Edgewood / Prequel Novellas
2. Guardians of Mayhem MC: Santa Fe Chapter

There is also a smaller issue with direct-store bonus books such as Chase, Luke, The Billionaire’s Nanny, and The Curvy Assistant. These appear in author-store bundles but are not always present in the same way on major catalog sites.

Hope Stone Books in Publication Order

1. A Stalking (2013): Hope Stone’s earliest listed short work and the starting point for a strict publication-order read.
2. Curvy Obsession (2019): The first Insta Love Alpha Male book and the clean start for the author’s early instalove romance lane.
3. His Obsession Her Curves (2019): The second Insta Love Alpha Male romance, continuing the curvy-heroine and obsessive-alpha pattern.
4. Billionaire’s Party Planner (2019): The third early instalove title and the first box-set endpoint for the series.
5. Unforgettable Curves (2019): The fourth Insta Love Alpha Male book, moving the series into its second cluster.
6. Undeniable Attraction (2020): The fifth instalove entry and a later alpha-romance title.
7. Curves On Fire (2020): The sixth main Insta Love Alpha Male title and the end of the stable six-book catalog listing.
8. Ryder (2020): The first Outlaw Souls MC book and the best place to begin Hope Stone’s main biker-romance catalog.
9. Pin (2020): The second Outlaw Souls MC book, continuing the La Playa chapter after Ryder.
10. Trainer (2020): The third Outlaw Souls MC book and an early club-member romance.
11. Blade (2020): The fourth Outlaw Souls MC book, built around club conflict, enemy ties, and dangerous attraction.
12. Diego (2020): The fifth Outlaw Souls MC book and a middle-series club romance.
13. Colt (2020): The sixth Outlaw Souls MC entry, continuing the core chapter lineup.
14. Moves (2020): The seventh Outlaw Souls MC book, centered on the club enforcer and a case that threatens the chapter.
15. Butch (2020): The eighth Outlaw Souls MC book and the endpoint for the main La Playa sequence.
16. Rex: Seattle (2020): A Nomad Souls / Outlaw Souls spin-off-style novella, best read after the main Outlaw Souls books.
17. Finn (2020): The first Guardians of Mayhem Edgewood / prequel novella and the entry point for the wider GOM world.
18. Havoc (2020): The second Guardians prequel novella, continuing the Edgewood chapter setup.
19. Axle (2020): The third Guardians prequel entry and another short MC romance in the early GOM run.
20. Rush (2020): The fourth Guardians prequel novella and a midpoint in the Edgewood sequence.
21. Red (2020): The fifth Guardians prequel title, best read after Rush.
22. Shadow (2021): The sixth Guardians prequel novella and one of the 2021 entries in the Edgewood run.
23. Shaggy (2021): The seventh Guardians prequel novella and the final Edgewood-prequel title in the cleanest order.
24. Hawk (2021): The first main Guardians of Mayhem MC / Santa Fe book and the correct start for the main GOM chapter.
25. Maverick (2021): The second main Guardians of Mayhem MC book, continuing the Santa Fe chapter after Hawk.
26. Mustang (2021): The third main Guardians title and the last book before the series moves into the Gunner-to-Crow stretch.
27. Gunner (2021): The fourth main Guardians of Mayhem MC book and the first title in the Santa Fe branch as split by some catalogs.
28. Stunt (2021): The fifth main GOM title, continuing the biker-romance chapter order.
29. Mickey (2021): The sixth Guardians of Mayhem MC book and a later Santa Fe chapter romance.
30. Breaker (2021): The seventh GOM book, best read after the first six main chapter titles.
31. Rip (2021): The eighth Guardians of Mayhem MC title and the penultimate Santa Fe chapter entry.
32. Crow (2021): The ninth main Guardians of Mayhem MC book and the final Santa Fe chapter title in the clean order.
33. Let’s Ride (2021): A Men of Valor MC shared-world contribution, best treated as optional outside Hope Stone’s main MC series.
34. Ruthless Vengeance (2023): The first Vengeance & Vows book and the entry point for Hope Stone’s dark mafia romance series.
35. Ruthless Guardian (2023): The second Vengeance & Vows romance, continuing the dangerous-family and protector setup.
36. Ruthless Betrayal (2023): The third mafia-romance entry, moving the series into betrayal-driven conflict.
37. Ruthless Vows (2023): The fourth Vengeance & Vows book and a marriage/vows-centered mafia romance.
38. Ruthless Loyalty (2023): The fifth book, keeping the series focused on loyalty, danger, and criminal-family stakes.
39. Ruthless Secrets (2023): The sixth Vengeance & Vows title, built around hidden truths and dark mafia romance tension.
40. Ruthless Temptation (2023): The seventh book, continuing the series’ desire-versus-danger pattern.
41. Ruthless Seduction (2023): The eighth Vengeance & Vows book and the latest reliably confirmed new Hope Stone release in the main catalog.

Insta Love Alpha Male Books in Order

1. Curvy Obsession (2019): The first Insta Love Alpha Male book and the best starting point for Hope Stone’s early curvy-heroine romance lane.
2. His Obsession Her Curves (2019): The second title, continuing the possessive-alpha and curvy-heroine setup.
3. Billionaire’s Party Planner (2019): The third book and the first natural pause point before the next cluster.
4. Unforgettable Curves (2019): The fourth book, beginning the second half of the stable six-book listing.
5. Undeniable Attraction (2020): The fifth title, continuing the instalove alpha-romance pattern.
6. Curves On Fire (2020): The sixth main catalog entry and the end of the commonly listed series.

Official-Store Extensions

These titles appear in author-store bundle material but are not consistently grouped in the same way across major catalog sites.

7. The Billionaire’s Nanny (date not confirmed): A billionaire-romance bonus title, best read after the six main Insta Love Alpha Male books.
8. The Curvy Assistant / Curvy Assistant (date not confirmed): A curvy-heroine bonus romance and another optional extension to the billionaire/instalove lane.

Outlaw Souls MC Books in Order

1. Ryder (2020): The first Outlaw Souls MC book and the strongest starting point for Hope Stone’s MC romance catalog.
2. Pin (2020): The second Outlaw Souls title, continuing the La Playa chapter.
3. Trainer (2020): The third book and another club-member romance in the original lineup.
4. Blade (2020): The fourth book, involving rival-club loyalty, family ties, and an enemy-romance problem.
5. Diego (2020): The fifth book, keeping the main Outlaw Souls sequence moving.
6. Colt (2020): The sixth Outlaw Souls title and a late-middle series entry.
7. Moves (2020): The seventh book, centered on an enforcer, a legal threat, and danger closing in on the club.
8. Butch (2020): The eighth book and the closing title in the core Outlaw Souls MC series.

Outlaw Souls / Nomad Souls Bonus Reading

1. Chase (date not confirmed): An Outlaw Souls spin-off novella listed in author-store bundles, best read after Butch.
2. Rex: Seattle (2020): A Nomad Souls / Outlaw Souls spin-off-style novella and optional post-series read.

Catalog note: some official bundle pages list Rex before Chase, while another Outlaw Souls bundle lists Chase as book nine and Rex as book ten. Since both are bonus spin-offs, read them after Butch either way.

Guardians of Mayhem MC: Edgewood / Prequel Novellas in Order

1. Finn (2020): The first Guardians of Mayhem prequel novella and the best place to enter the Edgewood side.
2. Havoc (2020): The second prequel novella, continuing the short-read MC setup.
3. Axle (2020): The third Edgewood / prequel title and another early GOM chapter romance.
4. Rush (2020): The fourth prequel novella and a midpoint in the early GOM order.
5. Red (2020): The fifth prequel title, keeping the Edgewood chapter sequence intact.
6. Shadow (2021): The sixth prequel novella and the first 2021 title in this branch.
7. Shaggy (2021): The seventh prequel novella and the clean endpoint before moving to the main Santa Fe chapter.

Guardians of Mayhem MC: Santa Fe Chapter Books in Order

1. Hawk (2021): The first main Guardians of Mayhem MC book and the best start for the Santa Fe chapter.
2. Maverick (2021): The second Santa Fe book, continuing the main GOM sequence.
3. Mustang (2021): The third main title and the last book before the Gunner-to-Crow run.
4. Gunner (2021): The fourth Santa Fe chapter title and a core main-series entry.
5. Stunt (2021): The fifth book, continuing the club-member romance order.
6. Mickey (2021): The sixth main Guardians of Mayhem MC book and a later chapter romance.
7. Breaker (2021): The seventh title, best read after the first six Santa Fe entries.
8. Rip (2021): The eighth Santa Fe chapter book and the penultimate main GOM title.
9. Crow (2021): The ninth book and the final listed Guardians of Mayhem MC: Santa Fe entry.

Vengeance & Vows Books in Order

1. Ruthless Vengeance (2023): The first Vengeance & Vows book and the proper start for Hope Stone’s mafia-romance series.
2. Ruthless Guardian (2023): The second book, keeping the series focused on dangerous men and protective stakes.
3. Ruthless Betrayal (2023): The third title, moving the mafia world into betrayal-centered conflict.
4. Ruthless Vows (2023): The fourth book and the marriage/vows-driven entry in the series.
5. Ruthless Loyalty (2023): The fifth title, built around loyalty under pressure.
6. Ruthless Secrets (2023): The sixth book, where hidden truths become the main source of tension.
7. Ruthless Temptation (2023): The seventh entry, continuing the temptation and danger pattern.
8. Ruthless Seduction (2023): The eighth book and the latest confirmed new release in the series.

Shared-World and Bonus Titles

1. Let’s Ride (2021): A Men of Valor MC shared-world book and optional reading for Hope Stone completists.
2. Luke (date not confirmed): A Savage Sinners MC bonus novella listed in author-store bundles, best treated as direct-store bonus material rather than a main catalog step.
3. The Billionaire’s Nanny (date not confirmed): A billionaire-romance bonus title, optional unless reading the author-store bundle.
4. The Curvy Assistant / Curvy Assistant (date not confirmed): A curvy-heroine bonus romance, optional unless completing the direct-store extras.

Collections and Box Sets

1. Insta Love Alpha Male Series Box Set: Books 1-3 (2019): A collection of the first three Insta Love Alpha Male books, not a new story.
2. Insta Love Alpha Male Series Box Set: Books 4-6 (2020): A collection of books four through six, useful for reading the second half together.
3. Outlaw Souls MC: Books 1-8 (2021): A collected edition of the core Outlaw Souls MC series.
4. Outlaw Souls MC Romance Series: Books 1-8 + Bonus Spin-Off Novellas: An author-store bundle that adds Chase and Rex to the core Outlaw Souls order.
5. Guardians of Mayhem MC Bundle Editions: Author-store bundles collect the Edgewood prequel novellas and Santa Fe chapter titles, but the exact bundle labeling can vary.
6. Ride or Die MC Romance Bundle: A large author-store bundle containing Outlaw Souls, Guardians of Mayhem, Santa Fe titles, and several bonus novellas.

Collections should be used for convenience. Do not count them as separate story entries unless they contain bonus material you do not already own.

Recommended Hope Stone Reading Order

For the cleanest full read, use this order:

1. A Stalking
2. Insta Love Alpha Male
3. Outlaw Souls MC
4. Outlaw Souls / Nomad Souls bonus novellas
5. Guardians of Mayhem MC: Edgewood / Prequel Novellas
6. Guardians of Mayhem MC: Santa Fe Chapter
7. Let’s Ride
8. Vengeance & Vows
9. Store-only bonus titles and collections

For most new readers, start with Ryder and read Outlaw Souls MC first. It gives the clearest view of Hope Stone’s MC romance style without requiring the earlier instalove books.

Chronological Reading Order

A single chronological timeline is not useful for the full Hope Stone catalog.

The books are arranged by series, chapter, or shared-world project rather than one confirmed master universe. Read each series in order, and place bonus novellas after the series or bundle they belong to.

Latest Release Status

As of May 29, 2026, the latest reliably confirmed new Hope Stone release in the main catalog is Ruthless Seduction (2023), published December 26, 2023.

I did not find a reliably confirmed post-2023 new Hope Stone release in the major catalog sources checked. Some author-store bundles include bonus material and repackaged direct-sale editions, but those should not be treated as new main-series releases unless the individual title is separately confirmed.

FAQs

What is the first Hope Stone book?

The earliest listed Hope Stone work is A Stalking (2013).

What is the best Hope Stone book to start with?

Start with Ryder if you want MC romance. Start with Curvy Obsession if you want the earlier instalove alpha romance side.

Do Hope Stone books need to be read in order?

Series order is best. Read Outlaw Souls MC, Guardians of Mayhem MC, and Vengeance & Vows in order.

Are Outlaw Souls MC and Guardians of Mayhem MC connected?

They are both MC romance series by Hope Stone, but they should be treated as separate reading lanes unless a specific bundle or bonus novella groups them together.

Where do Chase and Rex fit?

Read them after Butch as Outlaw Souls / Nomad Souls bonus spin-offs. Their exact order varies in author-store bundle wording, so both are safest after the main Outlaw Souls sequence.

Where does Let’s Ride fit?

Let’s Ride belongs to the multi-author Men of Valor MC world. It is optional for Hope Stone-only readers.

Are The Billionaire’s Nanny and The Curvy Assistant required?

No. They appear in author-store billionaire-romance bundle material, but they are not consistently listed with the six-book Insta Love Alpha Male series on major catalog pages.

Are the box sets required?

No. Box sets are convenience editions. Use them if they include books you do not own or bonus material you want.

Conclusion

Hope Stone’s reading order is clearest when you separate the catalog into four main areas: early instalove romance, Outlaw Souls MC, Guardians of Mayhem MC, and Vengeance & Vows.

Begin with Ryder for the strongest MC starting point. Begin with Curvy Obsession for the earlier alpha-romance side. Save direct-store bonus novellas and large bundles for later, because their placement is less stable across catalogs.