Welcome! Whether you’re new to the world of Café Seuil or returning to catch up, here’s a quick guide to the recommended reading order—including short stories, prequels, and bonus extras.

✅ START HERE: Main Series Only (Full-Length Novels)

If you’re just here for the core romance arcs, start with these:

  1. The Problem Client
  2. The Fake Boyfriend
  3. The Doctor’s Mate
  4. The Accidental Bodyguard
    (5–9 coming soon…)

💌 GO DEEPER: Chronological with Prequels & Bonus Stories

If you want to follow everyone’s full journey, including holiday stories and newsletter extras:

The First Door (#0.5) – Damien’s main prequel

Christmas with His Client (#0.75) – Damien’s holiday prequel (newsletter exclusive)

The Problem Client (#1)

New Year’s with His Mate (#1.5) – Damien’s holiday bonus epilogue (newsletter exclusive)

The Fake Boyfriend (#2)

The Doctor’s Mate (#3)

The Accidental Bodyguard (#4)


🐾 EXTRAS: Standalone Shorts – Paranormal Portland Collection

These are set in the same world but can be read anytime.

Hot Coffee & Terrible First Dates – a sweet and slightly chaotic first date at Café Seuil

Funnel Cakes & Overly Specific Fortunes – fortunes, funnel cakes, and a steamy summer hookup

Iced Coffee & Friday Night Favors – a spicy roommates-to-lovers ASMR story


👀 OBSESSED? TRY: Chronological(ish) with All the Extras

This “deep dive” reading order includes everything, arranged by timeline. Some stories overlap or take place off to the side—but if you want to spot every Easter egg:

The First Door (#0.5) – Damien’s main prequel

Christmas with His Client (#0.75) – Damien’s holiday prequel (newsletter exclusive)

The Problem Client (#1)

New Year’s with His Mate (#1.5) – Damien’s holiday bonus epilogue (newsletter exclusive)

The Fake Boyfriend (#2)

Hot Coffee & Terrible First Dates – a sweet and slightly chaotic first date at Café Seuil

The Doctor’s Mate (#3)

Funnel Cakes & Overly Specific Fortunes – fortunes, funnel cakes, and a steamy summer hookup

The Accidental Bodyguard (#4)

Iced Coffee & Friday Night Favors – a spicy roommates-to-lovers ASMR story