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The story of ‘Buying the Virgin’ started out as a simple little story of a week of auction-erotica frolics as told from the point of view of Charlotte ‘The Virgin’, with James, her purchaser and Master, and his friend Michael. This was five episodes making up what is now ‘Buying the Virgin’ Box Set One
The tale has, however, grown in the telling and has expanded to Four Box Sets of ‘Buying the Virgin’ (BTV), five Box Sets of ‘Mastering the Virgin’ (MTV), followed by ‘Charlotte’s Search’, new characters were introduced in ‘Kirstie’s Tale’ and it has absorbed ‘Bought by the Billionaire’ whole. We have ‘The Master’s Child’, ‘The Lover’s Children’, and now, ‘Best Served Cold’. Older characters have been further developed (The Billionaire’s Bride), and previous side-characters now have developing stories of their own (Rough Diamond).
Overall, we’re knocking on the door of two million words so, understandably enough, I’m receiving an increasing number of requests for a suggested reading order for the books. lol!
So, I’ve put together the following guide. It’s by no means set in stone. Much of BTV and MTV can be read interchangeably, and The ‘Bought by the Billionaire’ storyline only merges with the tale part way in. But for those of you who are perhaps new to the story or who have encountered it halfway through, perhaps with a free download of ‘Triad’ or similar, here’s a suggested reading order for you.
I update the information with each new story in the sequence, both here and in the series timeline post.
You might also find this blog post useful. It’s an infographic for the timeline for the various books and series making up the overall story.
(Hover over titles for links)
‘Buying the Virgin’ Box Set One
‘Buying the Virgin’ Box Set Two
‘Bought by the Billionaire’ Box Set One
‘Bought by the Billionaire’ Box Set Two
‘Buying the Virgin’ Box Set Three – ‘The Virgin’s Summer’
‘Buying the Virgin’ Box Set Four – ‘The Virgin and the Masters’
‘Mastering the Virgin’ Box Set One
Friends
Partners
Allies
Comrades
‘Mastering the Virgin’ Box Set Two
Rivals
Lovers
Masters
Dominants
‘Mastering the Virgin’ Box Set Three
Suitors
Penitents
Confidants
Champions
‘Mastering the Virgin’ Box Set Four
Triad
Alphas
Guardians
‘Mastering the Virgin’ Box Set Five
Hunters
Saviours
Family
A Dream of White Horses
An Illusion of Happiness
The Gathering of Stormclouds
A Conspiracy of Ravens
Charlotte’s Search – Box Set One (Free Download)
Part One ‘Her Master’s Wedding’
Part Two Her Lovers’ Touch
Part Three The Sin of the Parent
Charlotte’s Search- Box Set Two
Part Four The Daughter’s Manumission
Part Five Her Father’s Betrayal and/or The Virgin’s Real Christmas (BTV #24)
Part Six The Shadow of Obsession
Charlotte’s Search – Box Set Three
Part Seven -The Loss of Innocence
Part Eight – Her Mother’s Love
Part Nine – Her Enemy’s Promise
The Master’s Child – Box Set One
Part One – Target
Part Two – Ransom
Part Three – Hostage
The Master’s Child – Box Set Two
Part Four – Kirstie’s Christmas
Part Five- Predator
Part Six – Prey
The Master’s Child – Box Set Three
Part Seven – Fatale
Part Eight – Vitale
Part Nine – Natale
The Lover’s Children – Box Set One
Part One – Winter Wedding
Part Two – The Idylls of March
Part Three – April’s Tears
The Lover’s Children – Box Set Two
Part Four – Solstice
Part Five – Summer’s Inferno
Part Six – Autumn’s Fury
Best Served Cold – Box Set One
Prequel – Rough Diamond
Part One – Cold Truth
Part Two – Cold Blood
Part Three – Cold Comfort
Best Served Cold – Box Set Two
Part Four – Cold Call
Part Five – Cold Justice
Part Six – Cold War
Best Served Cold – Complete Series
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Hi Simone!
I just finished Best Served Cold and wanted to know if there will be anything after that? I absolutely loved the whole series. Could not stop reading it. Went from book right into the other book. I cannot say enough about the charters. Just loved how they all flowed well with each other.
Hi Buffy – Sorry, only just seen your comments. Yes, there will absolutely be more after this. The Triad and family will return later in the year. Best 🙂 Simone
Hi Simone, gorgeous reading start to finish. At the end of ‘ The Lover’s Children’ you say that Charlotte, James, Michael abd their family abd friends will return later in the year…please tell me what the next book or series is called. Keep writing as I am so wanting a baby for Charlotte abd Michael. Larry is my absolute favourite character!!
Hi amanda. And many thanks for your kind words. The next series is ‘Best Served Cold’. As always, Part One ‘cold Truth’ is a freebie. But also, there’s a prequel you may want to read first, ‘Rough Diamond’. It leaps back 10 years, and in it, you’ll learn a lot more about Hickman. When you return to the main series, is Larry very much to the forefront 🙂
https://www.simone-leigh.com/series/best-served-cold/
Happy Reading 🙂
Simone
Am a huge fan and am trying to download Cold Truth #3 not having any success . Any suggestion would be appreciated . I just want Frankie Dead. Thank you for keeping me entertained for hours at a time.
Hi – where are you trying to download from? I can’t see that you’ve ordered it direct from me?
Hi Simone
I’ve loved all your books. Charlotte’s story first drew me in then the next thing I know I’ve read them all. Just finished Autumn’s Fury. Can’t wait what you have in store next for your loyal readers
Hi Enza 🙂 And thanks so much. It’s always lovely to hear from readers who enjoy my stories. You might like to know there’s an anthology going live in a couple of weeks, ‘Dirty Billionaires’ with a contribution from me. ‘Dirty Halo’
https://www.simone-leigh.com/books/dirty-halo/
And right now, I’m well into the first part of my new series – still working on the title, but it’s more from the same characters you know and love, with some new ones thrown in for good measure.
Have a great holiday weekend.
Best 🙂
Simone
Hi Simeone, I’ve so enjoyed your series. I started them a few years ago. Didn’t read Lovers Series. Is that still the triad or different characters.I am rereading them all since I love your books and really like this series.
Hi Lee. So pleased you’re enjoying the stories. The Triad is central to my ‘universe’, but there are other characters coming in over time. You might find this useful as a reading guide.
https://www.simone-leigh.com/suggested-reading-order-for-buying-the-virgin/
And this gives you a timeline.
https://www.simone-leigh.com/timeline-infographic-for-buying-the-virgin/
Hope that helps 🙂
Simone
Where do the Billionaires wife fit in
Hi Crystal. I assume you mean ‘The Master’s Wife’? If so, then it follows right after ‘Bought by the Billionaire’
If you mean, ‘The Billionaire’s Bride’, then it follows after ‘The Master’s Wife’.
Happy Reading 🙂
Simone
I would like to take the time right now to say how much I appreciate your writing and the time you take to do it well. Trying to find other writers who interest me as much as you is proving quite difficult. I can’t wait for the next part of your series.
Amy – What a lovely comment. Thank you so much. It is so appreciated to know people enjoy my stories. I’ll do my best to keep them coming. Right now I’m working on a ne¡ovella length story as part of an up coming anthology.
I can’t give details on the story right now, but this is the antho – https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-As-Sin-Antihero-Collection-ebook/dp/B09XRFGS42 (good price right now. 99 cents on pre-order. Going up to $4.99 later ,-) )
Happy Reading 🙂
Simone
When can we expect to find out what happens after solstice?
Hi Amy – I should have the next part – Summer’s Inferno – out in about two weeks. Apologies for the delay. I got caught up with a fundraising anthology for Ukraine, but I’m back in harness now.
Are you talking about part 6 autumn’s fury how do I get it?
Hi Patricia. I should have Autumn’s Fury released around mid-June. It will be available in all the usual e-stores and from me directly.
Hi Simone , One of ypur great readers here. I just wanted to let you know that so far you are the only Novella that has had any kind of charity for Ukraine, not that there are no others ,I’ve just haven’t known anyone else other than you and as I am an avid reader of ALL of you novels ,I absolutely adore you!! I get lost in every one of them. I work with my husband every day of the week and he knows that when my head is in my phone ,I am reading all day long ,and half the night ,setting up in our bed reading til I fall a sleep. We’ve been married 28 years ,so we have a pretty strong bond here ,that me reading half the day and night is just child’s play ,thank you for yoir kindness in helping Ukraine ,you’re amazing ,much love ❤️
Dear Tanya, thank you so much for your kind comments. And you’re right, I’m far from being the only author who contributed to one of the many anthologies that were produced to raise funds for Ukraine. As a matter of course, I steer clear of politics in my writing. I have opinions, but I’m selling entertainment, not rhetoric, so normally I avoid the discussions. However, in the case of Ukraine, it was different. I have such admiration for the country, its people, its president. I want only that they get the peaceful and prosperous future they deserve and have fought for. Hugs to you and hubby 🙂 Simone xx
When will the rest of “Charlotte’s Search” be out in audiobook format?
Hi Patti,
The next part of Charlotte’s Search – The Father’s Betrayal – is with Brian, the narrator, now. I should have it out around the end of the month. The remaining 4 episodes of the story should come out at around 6 week intervals.
Happy listening 🙂
Simone.
How do I get to burned? Every way I click on it sends me somewhere else
Any idea when we can expect solstice?
Hi Jean – it will be going live over the weekend. You can check out the links on this page. https://www.simone-leigh.com/books/solstice/
Enjoy!
Hi Amy – right now (Feb 2022), burned is only available as part of the ‘Into the Fire’ Anthology. It will be available as a standalone later this year.
https://books2read.com/intothefireanthology
Absolutely love Charlotte, James and Michael’s story.
I love all the series that you have written and am truly hooked on what happens next, can’t quite for ‘solstice’.
That’s great to hear. I’ll get Solstice out as soon as I’m able 🙂
What’s comes next after Solstice?
Hi Claudia. I’ve not yet fixed on the title for the next part after Solstice. But I’m already working in it and hope to have it out around mid-February. Have a great Christmas. 😃 Simone
Thank you! I’m so addicted to your books and eagerly awaiting April’s Tears. Since Charlotte is pregnant It’s payback time and Beth has to hold down the fort. James has never joined in, but I hope he will on the next story. Can’t wait!!
Thank you! I’m close to finishing April’s Tears now. It will be out very soon 😊
Simone
I truly hope James never participates in anything sexual with Beth. James has eyes only for Charlotte and is not attracted to anyone but her. I hope the writer never changes that…
I’m anxiously awaiting April’s tears. Why do I feel like we’re about to learn that Elizabeth is also pregnant and Michael’s the father?
Lol! No spoilers 😀
Ok, now I REALLY can’t wait. I’m just rereading the series to bide my time till I get my next fix I mean till the new book comes out 😁
I’ve just done the same lol
Please don’t let Michael have a baby with Beth
I think it will upset the triad that worked so well
He already has to much time with Beth and not enough time alone with Charlotte
Could we have more time with just the 3 of them again
Please can we have more of the triad and please don’t let Michael and Beth have baby
Beth gets to much time with Michael and Charlotte doesn’t seem to get any alone time with him
No spoilers… ,-)
Hi Simone,
Love love this series and have all the books and Mastering the Virgin Audio books, Is Buying the Virgin and Mastering the Virgin two different stories? also are there more audio books in the pipeline
Hi Rozza. and many thanks for your kind comments 🙂
To answer your questions:
1) Buying the Virgin was the first version written of the story – told mainly from Charlotte’s viewpoint. Due to popular demand, I went on to write Mastering the Virgin, as told by ‘The Boys’ in which you see event unfold from their POV, but you also learn a lot more about how Michael and James met and how they interact.
2) Yes, having completed the ‘Mastering the Virgin’ series in audio, I’m just starting on the next part of the story – Charlotte’s Search’. In fact, the first audio files hit my inbox this morning from the narrator, Brian Meslar. So, I should have ‘Her Master’s Wedding’ available for you in a week or so’s time. Are you signed up to my newsletter? If you are, you receive the news when it is available.
Hope that helps 🙂
Simone
I can’t wait for more in “The lovers children.” When will that be? I keep obsessively checking this page
Hi – I’m working on the next in the series now. I’m aiming for a couple of weeks time. It could be the end of the month. Watch this space 🙂
Simone
Eagerly awaiting more of the lovers children, my speculative mind is racing!
Pleased to hear it Amy. Sorry it’s been slow coming. Had a few problems at this end – no internet… water supply packed up… NADA NADA NADA lol! Will get the next part out ASAP
How do I subscribe to the newsletter without getting the free book (I already own them all) I’m wondering exactly how many children michael will end up with 😉
End of which month is it out
Hi again 🙂 The prequel, ‘Rough Diamond’ is already out. Parts 1 (Cold Truth) and 2 (Cold Blood) are already released. Part 3 – Cold Comfort should be released in about 2 weeks time 🙂
I have to say, there are very few writers that will continue a series. Out of three authors that I have read because I do love reading ongoing sagas, (it is too easy to get sucked in) You are the best author by far, hands down! I would however like to say I would not be surprised to find that you are a male writer using a pen name. There is a difference in the writing styles between a male and a female. If I am wrong, I am wrong, but I don’t believe I am. 🙂 Thank you for this glorious series. And yes, I became totally confused about the order in which to read them because I am a later comer in reading this series. Part of the downside to buying books on Amazon. There should be a much easier way of having an author’s page and everything lined up on that page for different series. Thank you for the joy and emotions you have brought to this reader. Needless to say, even though I am a KU subscriber, I have purchased every one of the books in the series. Thanks again!
Dear Lenella,
Many thanks for your kind comments. And I am.so pleased you are enjoying the stories.
Firstly I would say, yes ‘Simone’ is a pen name, but I am 100% female.
Secondly, on reading order, check out these blog posts. I think they will give you what you need.
https://www.simone-leigh.com/suggested-reading-order-for-buying-the-virgin/
https://www.simone-leigh.com/timeline-infographic-for-buying-the-virgin/
All the Best and Happy Reading 😃
Simone
You maybe female (and from your writing style I believe you are) BUT, lol, you write wth a strange non reserve feeling, which is more male than female- I love the way you convey so much by description, point in case your descriptions around smiles is something else , but most FW (female writers) don’t pick up on imo the Full as life descriptions when writing, it’s the little things you put in that some timing (like making coffee, getting another bottle of wine, and the fact it’s a trip to the kitchen) that settles the reader into being there not just reading about it… I’m about to start re reading the virgin and masters books for a 2nd time, but gong to read chapter by chapter from each book to get the POV from each as they happen… the only thing, and I mean only thing I’d love is a small nonella on James and his married life, I’d love to read about his thinking and his verbal conversations with the ex, while he was still married, after all he’s so stone cold sometimes it would be good to see how he really ended up as staunch as he is.. (plus a woman who went not on your Nellie mate)… love all your writing keep it up…
lol! Thank you for your kind comments. Sp pleased you enjoy the stories.
And yes, I’ve occasionally considered writing about James’ ‘previous life’. Perhaps I’ll do that some time.
Happy Reading and Happy New Year 🙂
Simone
I absolutely love your books! Patiently awaiting the next. When will Kirstie’s Christmas Wedding be coming out?
On the last lap with it now. Should be within the next two weeks 🙂
Hi Simone, I have read all of the books in the mastering the virgin and buying the virgin series, including Charlotte’s search and The Master’s child, I am hooked and can’t wait for Kirstie’s Christmas wedding. The only thing that would make this even better is if she’s now pregnant with Michael’s baby as she promised. I Love your books especially this series. Thank you
Hi, and thank you for your lovely comments. I’m so pleased you’re enjoying the stories.
I’m working on Winter Wedding right now, and you might like to know that the working title for the new series is ‘The Lover’s Children’.
Happy Reading 🙂
Simone
OMG! Can’t wai!
Hi Simone, your books are incredible. It’s not just smut but a little bit of everything, realistic in that the triad struggled with their feelings for each other in the beginning and worrying about what family members will think of their arrangement. Two family members downright disagreed with the way they chose to live their lives, eventually everything fell into place. Though throughout the books I often find myself being sad for Michael, he loves her so much but she obviously loves James more. Otherwise I really enjoyed your books, couldn’t put it down. When is Kirstie,s Christmas wedding coming out? Also the action part of it is genius. Thank you for such a great read
Thank you Shenel, for your lovely words. It means a lot that my stories strike home for someone so strongly.
I’m working on the Kirstie’s Wedding story (not settled on the title yet) right now and should have it out around the end of this month 😉
I just about died when I got to the end of The Master’s Child Box Set Two. But soon discovered Fatale. I noticed you’ve said Vitale is coming soon. I read pretty fast and just know I’m going to feel lost when I don’t have anything of yours to read. Any date set in stone yet?
Hi Crystal – Glad you’re enjoying the stories. I should have Vitale out around the middle of July 🙂
Oh yeah! I just finished fatale! The wait is the worst! Love your books!! Thank you so much.
Vital, Is not on Amazon. I finish Fatal.
Hi Sonja,
Yes, i’m just working on Vitale now. I should have it out within the next couple of weeks. 🙂
Mrs. Leigh, I absolutely love your books and try to get every book you have written. There are several in this series that I’m missing, and would love to have those when I can. They keep me on the edge of my seat, wondering what will happen next. I don’t have any of Elizabeth or Kirsties stories, and am lost in Charlottes storyline. Keep up the good writing and as soon as I can get the money or a large gift card for Amazon I’ll have every one of the books.
Thanks
Sharon Brown
Dear Sharon, so pleased your enjoying the stories. You can read a lot of my stories for free. Check out this link.
https://www.simone-leigh.com/genre/free-book/
Also, I often run offers. To learn about them as they happen, sign up for my newsletter.
https://www.simone-leigh.com/my-newsletter/
Hope that helps 🙂
Simone
Absolutely love your books have read all of them during the lockdown certainly has been an experience but I’m now on a cliff hanger awaiting for part 7 fatale. Do you have release date many thanks cant wait. !!!
Absolutely love your books!! Once I start one I can’t stop and I lose track until and have read 7 of them at once!! Kind of jealous of Charlotte’s relationship with two men, she has her cake and eating it also! Who wouldn’t want two men to satisfy her every want and need!
Glad you’re enjoying the ride. I’ll do my best to keep it coming 😉
I am still confused as to why Michael has Beth as a 2nd wife. I just read MTV 1 to 5 again trying to figure that out. Just finished The Master’s child. Read all the other ones also. Is there anything new after The Master’s Child. Haven’t read Kirstie book is that a continuation. Lee
Hi Lee,
Beth becomes Michael’s ‘wife’ at the end of ‘Charlotte’s Search’s.
Kirstie’s Take is a side story but introduced her character.
The Master’s Child is only half written. More to come. 😀
Hello, loving your books. I have just finished ransom, the masters child 2. Do you have a date for book 3 yet please?
Hi Michelle. glad you’re enjoying the story. I should have Hostage out for you in early October 🙂
I just finished reading the masters child target but can’t seem to fine the next one Ramson. Is it not out yet? Love the series.
Hi Myra,
Thanks for the comment 🙂
Re-‘Ransom’: as I write this (16th Aug), I’m half way through Ransom. I should have it out and live in about two weeks’ time 🙂
If you’re signed up to my newsletter, you’ll receive a notification when it’s available.
Thanks,
Simone
Thank you can’t wait to read it🤗
Hi Simone
I just want to say you have an amazing mind. The series with James, Micheal and Charlotte is so beautiful written. I hope you keep writing about them. I am slowly read the series because I just do not want it to end. I need to know did you do any research on how a Tirad relationship works? The models that you use as your book covers why do I see them on other books?
Simone I want to thank you for writing stories about real stuff when it comes to how hard it takes to work at a relationship to make it work.
I just decided to go back the to the beginning and read every one of the books again! Just finished Enemies Promise! Wow the story & the ending! Cant wait to read your next book!
That’s great to hear. Hope you enjoy your binge-read 🙂
I’ve read every single one of Miss Simone’s book so far all of the one she’s ever written and I just finished part 8 of the series and it leaves on a cliffhanger oh I can’t wait for the next book
Part Nine – Her Enemy’s Promise
I love each and every single book Simone’s have written she’s a fabulous author what’s that create imagination I definitely recommend all of her books
Thank you Melody – I’ll do my best to keep you entertained 🙂
I am thoroughly enjoying your books. My husband is enjoying the effects your books have on me too lol. Keep up the good work. I will definitly review them when I have finished!
So pleased you’re enjoying both books and ‘effects’. And hubby too.
Happy Reading 😉
Hi. I’m just reading Box Set 2 of Mastering a Virgin. how old are James and Michael?
Hi Karen. Good question – I always keep it a bit vague don’t I. Deliberately so. But James is in his late fifties. Michael in his early thirties.
Hello I am currently reading your books and I am hooked I was wandering when you think vital will be out? I’m excited to see what comes next
Hi Angel – So pleased you’re enjoying the stories 🙂
Short answer to your question – As soon as I can get it out. I was hoping for next week, but I think it’s going to be the end of the month. Sorry it’s taking a while this time. I’ve had my hands full the last few weeks 🙂
Happy Reading
Simone
I’m looking for The Shadow of Obession when will it be released
Hi – I should have it out within a week 🙂
Crazy about the books and I’m now at loose ends because I’ve read them all. When does the “Manumission” come out? One thing bothering me. Why have neither James nor Michael asked her about her divorce? Like where obtained? To make sure she got a legal one? Are we going to hear from her gay ex husband?
Hi – so pleased you’re enjoying the story so much.
Tho answer your questions:
‘Manumission’ is with my beta readers now and should b published within a couple of days
As for the rest…. Spoilers 😉
Happy Reading,
Simone
Hi Simone
Im gradually working my way through your books, and loving them. I was wondering where to slot in Charlotte’s Search 1&2, or to add on at the end.
Thanks
Debbie
Hi Debbie,
Yes, sorry – I’ve not gotten it updated to Charlotte’s Search properly.
Read them following on from ‘Mastering the Virgin’. They take over where that leaves off.
Happy Reading 🙂
Simone
I will right away seize your rss feed as I can’t in finding your email subscription hyperlink or newsletter service. Do you have any? Please permit me understand so that I may subscribe. Thanks.
Hi Luna,
I don’t have an RSS feed for my blog just now (I’ve requested the service but it’s not come through yet.)
You can sign up for my newsletter of course. That usually contains much of the content of my new blog posts. You can sign up and get a free book here.
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/m992ssfig5
All the Best:-)
Simone
I think you nailed it although I found you with the BBTB series first and then the BTV series next.
lol! Yes, well there are, as you know, a number of routes now into the story. Half my writing time consists of keeping the threads making sense 🙂