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      The Kings of California Series in Order

      by Maureen Child

      The Kings of California series can be read in any order, though starting with The Last Lone Wolf provides the clearest introduction to the setting and recurring characters. The series follows the wealthy and powerful King brothers of California as each navigates love, family expectations, and personal challenges while running their successful businesses.

      🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

      How to Read the Kings of California series

      🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

      Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

      The Kings of California 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.

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      About the Kings of California series

      Series Premise

      The Kings of California series focuses on the King brothers, successful businessmen from a prominent California family. Each book features one brother finding romance with a strong heroine, often involving business conflicts, family loyalty, and emotional barriers.

      Main Characters

      Each book centers on a different King brother — alpha, wealthy, and driven — paired with an independent heroine who challenges him. The extended King family provides recurring ties across the series.

      Setting

      The stories are set in contemporary California, with key locations including luxurious estates, corporate offices, and coastal or ranch properties owned by the King family.

      Tone & Themes

      The tone is passionate and emotional with strong romantic tension. Core themes include family loyalty, overcoming trust issues, balancing power with love, and second chances.

      Is This Series Worth Reading?

      This series appeals to readers who enjoy contemporary romances with wealthy alpha heroes, strong heroines, family drama, and satisfying emotional payoffs.

      Content Warnings and Heat Level

      This is a contemporary romance series with moderate to high heat levels, including sexual content. Books contain mild emotional themes such as family conflict.

      The Kings of California series explores romance and family dynamics among powerful California brothers. With its self-contained love stories and recurring family world, it allows flexible reading. Maureen Child’s focus on strong characters and passionate relationships defines the series.

      FAQ

      How many books are in the Kings of California series?

      16 books

      When will the next book in the series be released?

      No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Triple the Fun, was published in May 2015.

      When was the most recent book released?

      Triple the Fun was published in May 2015.

      What was the first book in the series?

      The first book in the series is Bargaining For King's Baby , published in March 2008.

      What genre is the Kings of California series?

      The series primarily falls into the Contemporary Romance genre.

      Do you need to read the Kings of California series in order?

      No, the books do not need to be read in order. Each story stands on its own, but recurring characters and the shared setting connect the series.

      What is the Kings of California series about?

      The Kings of California series focuses on the King brothers, successful businessmen from a prominent California family. Each book features one brother finding romance with a strong heroine, often involving business conflicts, family loyalty, and emotional barriers.

      Is the Kings of California series finished?

      The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.