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Sapphire Bride

The Coltons Books in Order (198 Books)

Order Author Book Series Date Rating
1 (ss) 5
1 (ss) 4.5
1 (ss) 5
2 COLT-1 4
3 COLT-2 4
4 COLT-3 4.5
5 COLT-4 3.5
6 COLT-5 4
7 COLT-6 3.5


8 COLT-7 4.5
9 COLT-8 4
10 COLT-9 4.5
11 COLT-10 4.5
12 COLT-11 4
13 COLT-12 4
14 COLT-13 3.5
15 SSE-1478 4
16 SSE-1484 3.5
17 SSE-1490 4
18 SR-1613 4.5
19 (ss) 3
19 (ss) 3.5
19 (ss) 2.5
20 SR-1624 4
21 SR-1630 4
22 COLT- 5
23 COLT- 3.5
24 COLT- 3.5
25 SIM-1528 4.5


26 SIM-1532 4
27 SIM-1536 4
28 SIM-1540 4.5
29 SIM-1544 3.5
30 SIM-1548 3.5
31 SIM-1616 4.5
32 SIM-1620 4
33 SIM-1624 3.5
34 SIM-1628 4.5
35 SIM-1632 4.5
36 SIM-1636 4
37 SIM-1720 3.5
38 SIM-1724 4.5
39 SIM-1728 4.5
40 SIM-1732 4
41 SIM-1760 4.5
42 SIM-1764 5
43 SIM-1768 4.5
44 SIM-1772 4
45 SIM-1776 4.5


46 SIM-1780 5
47 SIM-1820 4
48 SIM-1823 5
49 SIM-1851 4
50 SIM-1860 5
51 SIM-1863 4
52 SIM-1871 5
53 SIM-1884 5
54 SIM-1888 4
55 SIM-1896 5
56 SIM-1903 4.5
57 SIM-1907 4
58 SIM-1912 5
59 SIM-1916 4
60 SIM-1919 4.5
61 SIM-1923 4.5
62 SIM-1935 5
63 SIM-1939 5
64 SIM-1944 5
65 SIM-1948 4.5


66 SIM-1951 5
67 SIM-1955 5
68 SIM-1963 4.5
69 HI-1744 5
70 SIM-1967 5
71 SIM-1971 5
71 SIM-1971 4.5
72 SIM-1975 5
73 SIM-1979 5
74 SIM-1983 5
75 SIM-1987 5
76 SIM-1991 5
77 SIM-1995 5
78 SIM-1999 5
79 SIM-2003 5
80 SIM-2007 5
81 SIM-2011 5
82 SIM-2015 5
83 SIM-2019 5
84 SIM-2023 4.5


85 SIM-2027 5
86 SIM-2031 4
87 SIM-2035 0
88 SIM-2039 4
89 SIM-2043 5
90 SIM-2047 5
91 SIM-2048 4
92 SIM-2051 0
93 SIM-2052 5
94 SIM-2055 5
95 SIM-2056 5
96 SIM-2059 5
97 SIM-2060 4.5
98 SIM-2063 5
99 SIM-2064 4
100 SIM-2068 4.5
101 SIM-2067 5
102 SIM-2071 4
103 SIM-2072 5
104 SIM-2075 5
105 SIM-2076 4
106 SIM-2079 4
107 SIM-2080 5
108 SIM-2083 5
109 SIM-2084 5
110 SIM-2087 5
111 SIM-2088 5
112 SIM-2091 5
113 SIM-2092 5
114 SIM-2095 4.5
115 SIM-2096 5
116 SIM-2100 5
117 SIM-2099 5
118 SIM-2103 5
119 SIM-2104 5
120 SIM-2108 4
121 SIM-2112 5
122 SIM-2111 4
123 SIM-2116 5
124 SIM-2115 5
125 SIM-2119 5
126 SIM-2120 5
127 SIM-2124 4
128 SIM-2123 4
129 SIM-2128 5
130 SIM-2132 5
131 SIM-2136 5
132 SIM-2139 5
133 SIM-2140 5
134 SIM-2144 4.5
135 SIM-2148 5
136 SIM-2156 4
137 SIM-2160 4.5
138 SIM-2167 5
139 SIM-2171 5
140 SIM-2175 4.5
141 SIM-2179 5
142 SIM-2183 4.5
143 SIM-2187 5
144 SIM-2191 5
145 SIM-2195 4.5
146 SIM-2199 5
147 SIM-2203 5
148 SIM-2207 5
149 SIM-2211 5
150 SIM-2215 4
151 SIM-2219 5
152 SIM-2223 5
153 SIM-2227 5
154 SIM-2231 4
155 SIM-2235 5
156 SIM-2239 0
157 SIM-2243 5
158 SIM-2247 5
159 SIM-2255 0
160 SIM-2259 0
161 SIM-2263 5
162 SIM-2267 0
163 SIM-2271 0
164 SIM-2275 4
165 SIM-2279 0
166 SIM-2283 4.5
167 SIM-2287 0
168 SIM-2291 0
169 SIM-2295 5
170 SIM-2299 0
171 SIM-2303 0
172 SIM-2307 4
173 SIM-2311 0
174 SIM-2315 0
175 SIM-2319 0
176 SIM-2323 0
177 SIM-2327 0
178 SIM-2331 0
179 SIM-2335 0
180 SIM-2339 0
181 SIM-2343 0
182 SIM-2347 0
183 SIM-2351 0
184 SIM-2355 0
185 SIM-2359 0
186 SIM-2363 0
187 SIM-2367 0
188 SIM-2371 0
189 SIM-2375 0
190 SIM-2379 0
SIM-2391 0
SIM-2399 0
SIM-2403 5

Series Premise

The Coltons series centers on the powerful and often troubled Colton family, known for their wealth, influence, and tendency to attract danger. Each book features a new Colton family member or close associate caught up in romance, suspense, and mystery, with storylines involving threats, scandals, or personal crises.

The Coltons Series Reading Order

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

The Coltons series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared family world. Reading the books out of order does not cause confusion, as there are no overarching plots or cliffhangers connecting the volumes.

Explanation of reading order types



The Coltons Series Characters

Each book features new lead characters from different branches of the Colton family, typically a strong-willed Colton paired with a romantic partner from outside or within their circle. Recurring Colton family members appear across multiple books, providing familiarity and family connections.

Setting of the The Coltons Series

The stories are set in various locations across the United States, including small towns, ranches, and cities where different Colton branches reside. Many books take place in fictional towns with strong community ties and dramatic backdrops.

Tone & Themes of the The Coltons Series

The tone is romantic suspense with emotional depth and family drama. Core themes include family loyalty, overcoming past traumas, love in the face of danger, and justice within powerful families.

Is the The Coltons Series Worth Reading?

Yes, for readers who enjoy contemporary romances with suspense elements, large family sagas, and interconnected stories. The multi-author format offers variety while maintaining a consistent Colton world.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

This is a contemporary romance series with moderate to high heat levels, including sexual content. Books often contain suspense, danger, and occasional violence.

The Coltons series follows the romantic and suspenseful lives of a prominent American family. With its self-contained stories and recurring family ties, it allows flexible reading. The long-running multi-author series continues to explore new generations and branches of the Colton family.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 198 books in The Coltons series.

The next book in The Coltons series, Colton's Code Red (Book 190), will be published in July 2026.

The first book in The Coltons series, Sapphire Bride, was published in May 2001.

The Coltons series primarily falls into the Contemporary Category Romantic Suspense genre.