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Browse Riley Hart books in order, from long-running series to standalones, with quick summaries, series background, reading paths, and easy help choosing where to start.

Last updated: July 5, 2026

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Collide

by Riley Hart

2013

Noah returns to Blackcreek and reconnects with Coop, the childhood friend he left behind. Old grief, buried secrets, and a first-time attraction force both men to face the past.

Broken Pieces

by Riley Hart

2014

Josiah, Mateo, and Tristan are broken in different ways, but together they find rare balance. Their intense, unconventional bond becomes a hard-won path toward love and healing.

Full Circle

by Riley Hart

2014

The life Josiah, Mateo, and Tristan have built is tested when old enemies and old wounds push back. Love, loyalty, and survival all collide in this darker follow-up.

Pretend

by Riley Hart

2014

Mason and Gavin come to Blackcreek carrying family pressure, fear, and too many obligations. What begins as a fresh start becomes a chance to stop hiding and build something honest.

Stay

by Riley Hart

2014

Wes is grieving, raising his niece, and determined to keep life simple. Braden, the one-night stand he cannot forget, may be the one complication worth keeping.

Crossroads

by Riley Hart

2015

Newly divorced Nick thinks Bryce will help him enjoy single life and meet women. Instead, the two neighbors stumble into a life-changing attraction neither man expected.

Losing Control

by Riley Hart

2015

Ben is unraveling under trauma and public pressure when he meets the enigmatic Dante. Their fierce connection offers relief, but the truth Ben has buried could destroy him.

Return to Blackcreek

by Riley Hart

2015

A holiday return to Blackcreek catches up with three beloved couples as surprises, proposals, and new traditions reshape their lives. It is a warm reunion novella with big emotional payoff.

Rock Solid

by Riley Hart

2015

Trevor is rebuilding his life and sobriety when he collides with Simon, a brilliant surgeon forced to start over. Their unlikely friendship slowly becomes the steadiest thing either man has.

Jumpstart

by Riley Hart

2016

Motocross star Beckett returns to his first love, Christian, while trying to rebuild his life after coming out. Old feelings spark fast, but the road back is anything but easy.

Shifting Gears

by Riley Hart

2016

Rod is used to casual fun, but Landon feels different from the start. Friendship, laughter, and old wounds turn their fling into something far harder to walk away from.

Test Drive

by Riley Hart

2016

Justin moves to Virginia after shocking family news and discovers his latest hookup is tied to his new relatives. He and Drew cannot stay away, even when every complication says they should.

Weight of the World

by Riley Hart

2016

Zack is talked down from a ledge by stranger Rob, only to learn Rob later jumped. Searching for answers with Rob's brother Tommy pulls grief, desire, and fragile hope into the same room.

Dare You To

by Riley Hart

2017

Best friends Austin and Dare discover one kiss changes everything they thought was safe. This prequel novella turns familiar comfort into a risky new kind of adventure.

Depth of Field

by Riley Hart

2017

In Last Chance, mechanic Shane reconnects with Maxwell, the former bully turned erotic artist and photographer who has come home to make amends. Their chemistry is instant, but their lives pull in different directions.

Faking It

by Riley Hart

2017

Gary wakes up with the wrong man in his bed and a fake-boyfriend scheme on his hands. Travis is chaos, chemistry, and trouble he cannot stop wanting.

Gone for You

by Riley Hart

2017

Oliver has loved Matt for years, and Matt's return to Los Angeles opens every old wound. Music, missed chances, and renewed desire give them a real shot at each other.

Jared's Evolution

by Riley Hart

2017

Powerful lawyer Jared discovers he craves surrender, and neighbor Kieran sees through every defense. Their Daddy-boy dynamic is intense, structured, and deeply emotional.

Jared's Fulfillment

by Riley Hart

2017

Jared and Kieran have built something life-changing, but fear still keeps them from full trust. This sequel pushes their bond toward the future they both deserve.

Owning It

by Riley Hart

2017

Fresh from an eighteen-year marriage, Jackson is not prepared for wild, younger Derek and the pull between them. Age-gap heat and emotional honesty make this one sizzle.

Tied to You

by Riley Hart

2017

Logical Miles and carefree Quinn start with a one-time hookup and cannot quite stay away. Opposites attract, but old demons still threaten what they are building.

Up for the Challenge

by Riley Hart

2017

Ethan thinks Sean is just another thrilling distraction until competition turns into something more vulnerable. Their back-and-forth chemistry hides shared pain and real stakes.

Working It

by Riley Hart

2017

Hayden needs a place to live and ends up rooming with Cody, a laid-back guy from an awkward past encounter. Housemate comfort and sexual curiosity soon grow into something real.

Beautiful Chaos

by Riley Hart

2018

Isolated Silas and wounded Corey find tenderness through windows, messages, and then touch. Their love is fierce and intimate, but both men are still fighting their own monsters.

Color Me In

by Riley Hart

2018

Caleb returns to Last Chance hoping to rebuild his life, while Ryan is still reeling from loss and disappointment. Their late-night friendship blooms into a tender romance touched by darkness and hope.

Ever After

by Riley Hart

2018

Prince Merrick and his new valet Cassius should never want each other, which makes every stolen moment riskier. This fairy-tale-style romance is built on duty, class, and longing.

Finding It

by Riley Hart

2018

Travis is ready to propose to Gary, but nothing about the plan goes smoothly. This Metropolis novella is short, funny, and full of affectionate chaos.

His Truth

by Riley Hart

2018

Leo and Roman were teenage sweethearts from opposite worlds before violence tore them apart. Reunited years later, they have to face trauma before love can survive a second time.

Of Sunlight and Stardust

by Riley Hart

2018

Widower Tanner and ex-con Cole uncover a hidden 1948 journal while restoring a barn in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The mystery of a lost love story mirrors their own growing bond.

Something About Us

by Riley Hart

2018

Lucky and Saint are in love, but moving to Los Angeles forces them to grow up fast. This sequel follows the hard, ordinary work of making love last.

Something About You

by Riley Hart

2018

Small-town builder Lucky and big-city Saint clash the moment Saint arrives to uncover buried family roots. Hidden histories and undeniable attraction turn resentment into something deeper.

Trying It

by Riley Hart

2018

Best friends Frankie and Evan think they are strong enough to explore a fantasy without changing anything. Of course, feelings do not care about the rules.

Boyfriend 101

by Riley Hart

2019

Camden wants Jude, but he has rules about closeted men and Jude insists he is straight. Best-friends energy and long-simmering tension push both men toward a choice.

Endless Stretch of Blue

by Riley Hart

2019

Two men scarred by the same nightclub fire recognize in each other the only person who truly understands. Friendship, trauma, and a first-time attraction become a path back to life.

Fired Up

by Riley Hart

2019

A long-ago graduation kiss still hangs between former teammates Beau and Ashton. When Ashton comes back to Fever Falls, years of buried tension finally catch fire.

Forever Moore

by Riley Hart

2019

Future duke Ansil is kidnapped by the huntsman meant to use him, not save him. In the wilderness, fear gives way to tenderness and a dangerous, impossible love.

Game On

by Riley Hart

2019

In Fever Falls, sharp banter and rivalry between two men turn into a connection neither can dismiss. What starts as a game quickly becomes personal.

Hitching It

by Riley Hart

2019

Derek and Jackson's Christmas wedding pulls the Metropolis crew back together for snow, laughs, and heartfelt celebration. It is a festive coda with plenty of heat.

Looking for Trouble

by Riley Hart

2019

Dylan heads across the country carrying grief and a letter from his late father. One almost-hookup with older, guarded Clayton turns into a second chance neither planned for.

Love Always

by Riley Hart

2019

Nate and Wren meet at eighteen and get one brief week to live like their future is theirs. The years keep separating them, but their connection refuses to fade.

Science & Jockstraps

by Riley Hart

2019

College roommates Liam and Isaiah blur the line between friendship and kink when Isaiah offers to help Liam explore a fantasy. But basketball, secrecy, and real feelings make their experiment much harder to contain.

Whiskey Throttle

by Riley Hart

2019

In Fever Falls, a supposedly simple attraction spins into something hotter and more vulnerable than either man planned. Shared-town ties and mounting feelings make staying casual impossible.

Awkward Love

by Riley Hart

2020

Awkward grad student Jameson bids on a date hoping for a summer fling and gets much more than he bargained for. Secret complications only make Will harder to resist.

Beautiful and Terrible Things

by Riley Hart

2020

Joey and Gage were boyhood best friends bound by love and one devastating night. Ten years later, reunion means facing trauma, grief, and the chance to heal together.

Finding Finley

by Riley Hart

2020

Young submissive Finley knows what he wants and sees it in Dr. Aidan Kingsley. Their careful power exchange grows into something intimate, healing, and much harder to keep temporary.

Giving Chase

by Riley Hart

2020

Kellan never got over Chase, his brother's best friend and the man who disappeared after they hooked up. Ten years later, a homecoming turns old hurt into new temptation.

Griff's Place

by Riley Hart

2020

Griff has finally found words for how he moves through love and desire, and Josh may be the first person who truly fits. Close quarters and emotional trust bring their bond into focus.

Hard Knox

by Riley Hart

2020

Callum runs to Havenwood after heartbreak and falls for Knox, a lumberjack and single dad who thinks he is straight. Their easy friendship turns into a warm, complicated awakening.

Murphy's Law

by Riley Hart

2020

Lawson and musician Remington share a past they never really survived. When Remington returns to Havenwood, second chances come with anxiety, secrets, and unfinished feelings.

No Good Mitchell

by Riley Hart

2020

Brody kisses a stranger and learns he is Cohen Mitchell, heir to his family's bitter rival. A century-old feud makes their chemistry as inconvenient as it is irresistible.

Pretty Perfect

by Riley Hart

2020

Jesse and Dane start as bar-floor enemies with brutal chemistry and worse timing. Their hookups turn into friendship, family entanglements, and feelings neither expected.

Pretty Sweet

by Riley Hart

2020

Seth wants a fresh start, and Jake thinks he is straight until Seth changes everything. Their tender, careful romance is built on trust, safety, and learning together.

Stupid Love

by Riley Hart

2020

Snarky neighbors Elijah and Shaw trade jabs, bad advice, and escalating attraction. What begins as annoyance becomes a funny, messy fall into real feelings.

Finding Ian

by Riley Hart

2021

Jordan, David, and Ian explore domination, submission, and the possibility of loving more than one person. What starts as curiosity becomes a messy, tender triad romance.

Firefly Lane

by Riley Hart

2021

Holden heads to Harmony to help family and meets Monroe, whose settled life is not as complete as it seems. Friendship and instant attraction quickly turn into something deeper.

Messy Love

by Riley Hart

2021

Danny offers recently out Jonathan a room and maybe a little fun. Instead, both men tumble into something tender, sexy, and harder than expected to keep casual.

Off Limits

by Riley Hart

2021

Anonymous flirting leads to a brutal surprise when a man realizes his online crush is his sister's ex-husband. Desire, family loyalty, and guilt make every step forward complicated.

Pretty Wild

by Riley Hart

2021

Clark wants forever, while carefree Skylar avoids it at all costs. Reconnecting with his first crush forces both men to rethink what love is supposed to look like.

Sundae's Best

by Riley Hart

2021

Grady arrives in Briar County still grieving his best friend, while widower Deacon is barely holding together. Ice cream, loneliness, and a late-in-life awakening make their connection impossible to ignore.

The End Zone

by Riley Hart

2021

Fresh off a divorce, Jeremy finds an unexpected connection with Atlanta quarterback Darren. Their easy friendship deepens into first-time feelings just as bigger obstacles start closing in.

The Endgame

by Riley Hart

2021

An out senator and a closeted NFL star start with one impulsive meeting and keep coming back for more. Distance, football, and public pressure turn every stolen moment into a risk.

A Million Little Moments

by Riley Hart

2022

Lifelong best friends Sutton and Jasper are already each other's whole world. When distance forces the truth into the open, they have to choose between safety and the love that has always been there.

Boyfriend Goals

by Riley Hart

2022

Milo inherits a bookstore, an apartment, and unexpectedly a hot tattooed roommate. Their instant friendship turns sweet, funny, and increasingly impossible not to call something more.

Only for the Weekend

by Riley Hart

2022

Sam agrees to spend paid weekends with the wounded, secretive Emerson and expects nothing more. But their arrangement quickly becomes the refuge both men need.

Playing Games

by Riley Hart

2022

Brax and Ty cannot stop sniping at each other in Franklin University's social orbit. Working together turns enemy banter into hookups, then into something that feels dangerously real.

Pushing the Limits

by Riley Hart

2022

Stepbrothers spend years pretending the line is clear when it is not. One kiss blows up the rules and forces them to decide what matters most.

Rookie Move

by Riley Hart

2022

Rookie Garrett has wanted quarterback Warner for years, and now they are teammates. One kiss turns years of tension into a secret neither man can treat like a mistake.

Strings Attached

by Riley Hart

2022

A graduation-night hookup turns awkward when a young teacher realizes the older man is his best friend's dad. Their no-strings arrangement gets dangerously personal.

The Creek

by Riley Hart

2022

August moves home with his teenage son and falls back into friendship with Clint, his first crush. Old memories and present-day longing turn the creek into more than a place from the past.

A Lifetime Kissing You

by Riley Hart

2023

Confident Charles and solitary Brian meet in a North Carolina small town and connect through music, touch, and quiet companionship. Their late-in-life romance is especially tender.

False Start

by Riley Hart

2023

Former college exes Cullen and Houston are thrown back together by fate, football, and a fake relationship. Old chemistry is easy, trusting each other again is the real problem.

Illegal Contact

by Riley Hart

2023

Rival NFL players Tucker and Whitt go from lifelong annoyance to secret obsession after one unexpected night. Their connection is hot, hidden, and very hard to quit.

Married to My Best Friend

by Riley Hart

2023

After a failed Vegas wedding, a honeymoon mix-up leaves one man accidentally married to his lifelong best friend. Suddenly being straight is not as simple as it once seemed.

Never Have I Ever Gone Skinny Dipping

by Riley Hart

2023

Shy librarian Mickey decides to chase one long-delayed fantasy with his crush, coffeehouse owner Ronan. This short story is light, funny, and adorably flirty.

Risk the Fall

by Riley Hart

2023

Ex-con Riven comes home after taking prison time for his best friend and wants no more trouble. Parrish, the brother of that friend, pulls him into danger and desire anyway.

The Charmer

by Riley Hart

2023

Corbin hides insecurity behind constant charm until neighbor Spencer becomes his safe place. Their cuddle-friends arrangement turns into a sweet romance about self-worth and being seen.

The Loner

by Riley Hart

2023

Declan prefers hookups and distance until movie star Sebastian comes back wanting friendship. Their quiet, offbeat romance asks whether a loner can handle real intimacy.

The Realist

by Riley Hart

2023

Marcus offers drifting flirt Kai a place to stay and tells himself it is temporary. Close quarters, age-gap tension, and care-taking make that plan collapse fast.

The Romantic

by Riley Hart

2023

Parker wakes up married to flirt Elliott after a wild Vegas night, and pretending it means nothing only makes things worse. Fake love starts feeling a little too real.

Covington Acres

by Riley Hart

2024

Colby never expected a room renter to upend everything he thought he knew about himself. Vince seems perfect for friends with benefits, until love enters the room.

Easton

by Riley Hart

2024

Easton has spent years spiraling after his twin's death, and patient officer Archer keeps showing up anyway. Their hurt-comfort romance is about choosing life, hope, and love.

Good Pucking Luck

by Riley Hart

2024

Hayes swears off boyfriends after public humiliation, then meets hockey player Rylan. Their no-strings arrangement seems safe until it turns into the one thing Hayes fears most.

Morgan

by Riley Hart

2024

Morgan returns to Birchbark to care for the father he hates and finds comfort in Dusty, the best friend he never truly let go. Grief and anger make their second chance hard-won.

On the Mountain

by Riley Hart

2024

Cyrus is drawn to Crow, a solitary mountain man raised in a cult who barely lets anyone near him. Their secluded romance is intimate, healing, and full of hard-earned trust.

The Hookup Mix-up

by Riley Hart

2024

Perry thinks Theo is flirting back until Theo insists they are just friends and straight. More time together makes Theo question everything, while Perry has to decide if he can risk more than a fling.

The Step Bet

by Riley Hart

2024

Rival stepbrothers Troy and Atlas turn one more dare into a very bad, very tempting idea. What starts as a wager becomes a real challenge to their hearts.

The Step Don't

by Riley Hart

2024

Ash and Colin have rules for surviving life as stepbrothers, but secrets crack them open. Exhibitionism, best-friend trust, and first-time feelings make this one especially combustible.

Wild at Heart

by Riley Hart

2024

Bishop and Porter shared a secret past, a family feud, and unfinished feelings. When Porter returns home, ranch life gives them one more chance to get it right.

Bittersweet Revenge

by Riley Hart

2025

Dean gets close to Tiernan O'Shea to destroy the man who ruined his family. Revenge gets messy when Tiernan proves far more human, and far more dangerous to Dean's heart, than expected.

Boyfriend Without Benefits

by Riley Hart

2025

Anthony thinks he and goalie Kason are just close friends, while Kason assumes they are already dating. A paparazzi mix-up forces them to finally define what they want.

Mine

by Riley Hart

2025

JT finally meets the perfect dominant from an app and discovers he is his father's best friend, Marshall. Their instant fit makes secrecy almost impossible to resist.

Rhett

by Riley Hart

2025

The oldest Swift brother is finally ready to stop living by his father's rules. Tripp and his daughter show him that tenderness, family, and a new future might still be possible.

Sweet Vengeance

by Riley Hart

2025

Violent, guarded Cillian cannot stay away from good-hearted Ollie after danger brings them together. Their worlds should never fit, but desire and loyalty say otherwise.

The Holiday Exchange

by Riley Hart

2025

Dawson finally works up the nerve to ask out regular customer Briar, only to think Briar is dating his twin brother. This cozy holiday novella turns misunderstanding into Christmas romance.

The Marriage Policy

by Riley Hart

2025

Best friends Donovan and Eric marry for practical reasons and think that changes nothing. Living together, kissing, and wanting more prove otherwise.

The Step Dare

by Riley Hart

2025

Best friends Taylor and Brenner start with a dare, then have to cope when their parents announce they are getting married. Casual fun becomes a lot harder to contain.

New

Craving Sin

by Riley Hart

2026

This darker, steamier romance centers on temptation that refuses to stay casual. Secrets, power, and emotional vulnerability make the cost of giving in much higher than expected.

New

Dirty Little Secret

by Riley Hart

2026

A private kink connection becomes much harder to manage when James ends up in Colton's classroom. Professor-student secrecy, age-gap tension, and real tenderness raise the stakes.

New

For Frat's Sake

by Riley Hart

2026

Dax is sunshine in human form, while broody artist Miles carries the blame for a fire that stained his reputation. Their enemies-to-lovers clash gets surprisingly tender once the walls start coming down.

New

Sweet Devotion

by Riley Hart

2026

Aislin keeps the darkest parts of her family's criminal world away from Zuri, the woman she loves. When Zuri becomes a target, secrecy stops being an option.

New

Sweet Obsession

by Riley Hart

2026

Rory should deal with Shai's theft as business, not fascination. Instead he makes a dangerous bargain that pulls both men deeper into obsession and trouble.

New

The Comeback King

by Riley Hart

2026

Lucas has loved Hunter King for years, even when Hunter was dating Lucas's brother Ellis. After loss and years apart, football, grief, and long-buried feelings bring them back together.

New

The Lockdown Mann

by Riley Hart

2026

Set in the Necessary Roughness world, this football romance brings public pressure, private longing, and old baggage into the same emotionally charged space. In Riley Hart's hands, the real stakes are always off the field.

Where should I start?

If you want sports romance: The EndgameThe End ZoneRookie MoveIllegal Contact
If you want small-town emotion: CrossroadsShifting GearsTest Drive
If you want warm, character-driven romance: Giving ChaseMurphy's LawHard KnoxGriff's Place
If you want a newer, easy entry point: Boyfriend GoalsA Lifetime Kissing YouThe Hookup Mix-up

Author bio

Riley Hart writes queer romance with a big emotional center. She lives in California with her family, and the details she shares about herself, reading, traveling, two snarky kids, and a husband she clearly adores, line up neatly with the feel of her books: warm, funny, heartfelt, and deeply interested in what helps people feel safe with each other.

She has been publishing since 2013, and she has never really stayed in one lane.

Across her catalog, you can find small-town romances, sports stories, kink-heavy books, college-set rom-coms, fairy-tale retellings without magic, and darker novels that dig hard into grief, shame, and recovery. Under other pen names, she has written across even more of the romance spectrum, but the through line stays the same. These are character-first love stories, and the people at their center usually have some truth they are still learning how to say out loud.

That range is a big part of why readers move around her backlist so easily. Someone might start with Crossroads for the bi-awakening and small-town charm, jump to Collide for the history and longing, then land on Boyfriend Goals or The Endgame for something lighter, sweeter, or more sports-focused. The settings change. The emotional promise does not.

And she collaborates well, too.

Hart has written with authors including Christina Lee, Devon McCormack, and Neve Wilder, and those partnerships tend to keep the same Riley Hart strengths in place: strong chemistry, easy banter, and characters who feel a little lost before love gives them somewhere steadier to stand. Whether the setting is a condo full of chaos, a college campus, a ranch, or a tiny town, she usually comes back to the same things, connection, vulnerability, found family, and the relief of finally being known.

She is especially good at writing men who feel stuck before the romance begins. Sometimes they are newly out. Sometimes they are grieving, divorced, lonely, or carrying damage they do not know how to name. Books like Giving Chase, A Lifetime Kissing You, and Of Sunlight and Stardust show how often she returns to second chances, emotional repair, and the slow work of letting another person in.

Her work has built a large, loyal readership, and Of Sunlight and Stardust was a Lambda Literary Award finalist in 2019. That recognition fits, but the simpler explanation for her staying power is probably the right one. She writes books people want to live in for a while.

Now she continues to write from California, adding new series, collaborations, and standalones to an already huge catalog. When she is not writing, she has said she is usually reading, traveling, or thinking about reading and traveling, which feels exactly right for an author with this much romance on the brain.

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