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Quick Answer

Start Chestnut Springs by Elsie Silver with "Flawless", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

The complete reading order for the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Reader's Guide

This series spans 5 main titles released between 2022 and 2023. For the best experience, we recommend following the Publication Order below to preserve key plot reveals.

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Official Verdict

Short Answer:
Start with "Flawless"

To experience the narrative as intended, read the main sequence in Publication Order.Ignore novellas and side stories until you finish the first 3 core novels. This resolves all timeline confusion and preserves every major twist.

Community Consensus

Medium Debate

"The overwhelming consensus favors reading a series in its original publication (release) order for the first time. This order is only superseded if the author provides a specific, different recommended order that jumps around chronologically, or if a strong community consensus points toward a different, more enjoyable entry point for new readers."

Key Reddit Advice

Start with the publication order unless the author of the Chestnut Springs series (or a trusted source) explicitly recommends an alternative chronological or curated reading path.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Chestnut Springs conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Can I skip the short stories?

Technically yes, but we strongly advise against it for Chestnut Springs. The shorter volumes often establish the core character motivations and world-building that the main saga assumes you already know.

I watched the show/movie first — where should I start?

Ignore the screen adaptations' timeline. Start with "Flawless" to see the original depth of the world. The books offer a significantly different (and usually more complete) experience than the on-screen versions.

Why do people disagree on the order?

Disagreement usually stems from the conflict between purely chronological order and publication order. Most long-term fans recommend publication order to preserve the emotional arc and mystery reveals.

Curator's Strategy

Recommended Reading Order Strategy

The authoritative way to read the "Chestnut Springs" series is in Publication Order. Start with the first published book. It's the way the author intended the world to be revealed.This ensures you experience character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order5 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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1

Flawless

Pub: 20224.02

The rules were simple. Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble.But now I’m stuck with her. There’s only one bed. And well, rules are made to be broken.I’m the face of professional bull riding—the golden boy. Or at least I was, until it all blew up in my face. Now my agent says I have to clean up my image, so I’m stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my “full-time supervision.”But I don’t need a goddamn babysitter, especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she can’t stop running.A mouth I can’t stop thinking about.Because Summer isn’t just another conquest. She sees the man behind the mask, and she doesn’t run—she pulls me closer, even when she shouldn’t.She says this means nothing.I say this means everything.She says there are boundaries we shouldn’t cross. That my reputation can’t take any more hits—and neither can her damaged heart.I say I’m going to steal it anyway.

2

Heartless

Pub: 20224.37

Plot details hidden until you finish "Flawless".

Working as a nanny for the world's grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can't keep my eyes off him. And he can't keep his hands off of me. Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than I am and barely looks my way. Until I get him into the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are off-and so are our clothes. He's gruff, a little rough around the edges. But broad-shouldered ranchers with calloused hands and filthy mouths are this city girl's kryptonite. So who am I to resist? But it's in our quiet moments together that he softens. It's when he takes care of me that I realize his hardened exterior is just a façade. It's when I watch him go all sweet with his little boy that I really fall for him. Someone convinced him once that his best wasn't good enough. But I've never felt more cherished than I do in his arms. My contract may say this arrangement is only for two months. But my heart says this is forever.

3

Powerless

Pub: 20234.04

Plot details hidden until you finish "Heartless".

Two childhood friends. Two broken hearts. One impromptu road trip to get away from everything. That's all this was supposed to be. After all, I've been living in the friend zone for years now.But hockey heartthrob Jasper Gervais isn't looking at me like a friend anymore. And he isn't touching me like one either.To his fans, he's the handsome, talented athlete on TV. To me, he's still the lost boy with sad eyes and a heart of gold.The man I've loved in secret for years.So when my life falls apart on my wedding day, it only makes sense that he's the one to swoop in and save me. And when his world comes crashing down around him, I'm there to return the favor.But the more time we spend alone, the more Jasper doesn't feel like a friend at all. He feels like everything I've ever wanted and thought I could never have.Our feelings aren't straightforward though. They twist and turn around the pain of his past and the reality of my present.Jasper Gervais acts like he wants me.But after years of turning me away, he's going to need to prove it.

4

Reckless

Pub: 20214.36

Plot details hidden until you finish "Powerless".

Refuel your passion with a new installment of the Torpedo Ink series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. While Gedeon “Player” Lazaroff is one of Torpedo Ink motorcycle club’s roughest members, he’s also one of the calmest. Little rattles Player, except for the times his gift gets the better of him. When that happens, he has to just lie down in the dark and hope for the best. But on a night when he’s on the verge of losing it, he meets a woman who manages to soothe his fractured mind. Zyah is a striking, ethereal beauty who seduces him with every word and move. Their night together is one of pure, exquisite bliss. But when Player gets confused and thinks their intimate encounter was nothing more than a dream, his careless dismissal leaves her humiliated and angry.  Now, Player will have to devote his every breath to convincing Zyah to give him a second chance. Because she might be the only one who can save him from himself.…

5

Hopeless

Pub: 20234.08

Plot details hidden until you finish "Reckless".

Beau Eaton is the town prince, a handsome military hero with a tortured past.I'm the outcast bartender, a shy girl from the wrong side of the tracks.He's thirty-five and all man, and I'm twenty-two and all . . . virgin.He's also my fiancé. Correction: my fake fiancé.We start out as a bet. He doesn't believe that anyone holds my last name against me. So he offers me his to prove a point.It's win-win. He gets a break from his concerned family's prying, and I get a chance to shed my family's reputation while I save up to ditch this small town.He says all I have to do is wear his ring, follow his lead, and pretend I can't keep my hands off of him in public.But it's what happens between us in private that blurs all those carefully drawn lines.It's what transpires behind closed doors that doesn't feel like pretending at all.This engagement was supposed to be for show. This agreement? It has an end date.He once told me he'd never fall in love.And yet here I am, head over heels for my fake fiancé.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to skip books in the Chestnut Springs series?

We recommend ignoring novellas and short stories until you finish the core sequence. However, main sequence novels should never be skipped as they contain critical character development and plot progression.

What is the best order to read Chestnut Springs?

The final answer for the best experience is to start with "Flawless" and proceed in publication order. This sequence preserves character developments and plot reveals exactly as Elsie Silver intended.

Can I read Chestnut Springs books in any order?

No. The main narrative is strictly sequential. Skipping volumes or reading out of order will lead to significant plot spoilers and confusion regarding character arcs.

Are there spin-offs or companion books?

Yes, the Chestnut Springs universe includes several companion works. These are marked as 'Optional' in our guide and can be read at any time without disrupting the main storyline.