Dylan Allen Books in Order

This page lists Dylan Allen books in publication order, series order, reissue-aware order, and practical reading paths for connected romance titles.

Quick Index

  • Scope: Dylan Allen romance novels, novellas, reissued titles, and selected shared-world works
  • Default Order: Publication order, with series order for connected books
  • Best Starting Point: The Legacy for Rivers Wilde, or Still the One for the current Symbols line
  • Order Matters: Yes for Rivers Wilde, Symbols, and The Temptation Trilogy
  • Includes: Rivers Wilde, Symbols, Symbols of Love, The Temptation Trilogy, The Blurred Lines Duet
  • Pen Name Note: To Catch a Sinner is listed as Dylan Allen writing as Lucy Wilson-Tagoe
  • Not to be confused with: Bob Dylan, the singer-songwriter

Current author-site navigation lists Rivers Wilde, Symbols, The Temptation Trilogy, standalones, and related pages. FictionDB lists Dylan Allen with 21 books across 4 series, while Goodreads also preserves older edition and former-title data.

Reading Paths

1. Publication Order

Best for following the catalog by release history and later reissue changes.

  1. Symbols of Love
  2. Early standalones
  3. Rivers Wilde
  4. Forever Trilogy and Temptation material
  5. 1001 Dark Nights Rivers Wilde novellas
  6. Current Symbols editions
  7. Blurred Lines Duet

2. Series Continuity Order

Best when character links and couple arcs should stay aligned.

  1. Rivers Wilde in numbered order
  2. Symbols or Symbols of Love in its chosen edition order
  3. The Temptation Trilogy from book 1 to book 3
  4. The Blurred Lines Duet after release

3. Beginner Path

Useful for a compact first route through the main catalog.

  1. The Legacy
  2. The Legend
  3. The Jezebel
  4. The Gathering
  5. The Daredevil
  6. The Mastermind
  7. The Wild Card

4. Reissue-Aware Path

Best for avoiding accidental duplicate reads.

  1. Choose either older Symbols of Love listings or current Symbols listings.
  2. Treat The Sound of Temptation separately from The Temptation Trilogy.
  3. Check title pages before buying older Forever Trilogy editions.
  4. Add To Catch a Sinner only if following the Lucy Wilson-Tagoe listing.

Publication Order Master List

The list below keeps current series placement visible. Some titles have earlier editions, revised titles, audiobook dates, or catalog conflicts, so uncertain years are omitted rather than guessed.

  • Rise (2017) – Novel – Symbols of Love #1
  • Leap (2017) – Novel – Symbols of Love #3
  • Remember (2017) – Novel – Symbols of Love #2
  • Thicker Than Water (2017) – Novel – Standalone
  • Envy (2018) – Novel – Standalone
  • The Legacy (2018) – Novel – Rivers Wilde #1
  • The Legend (2019) – Novel – Rivers Wilde #2
  • Captivate (2019) – Novel – The Temptation Trilogy #1
  • Collide (2019) – Novel – The Temptation Trilogy #2
  • The Sun and Her Star (2019) – Novel – Standalone
  • Between Now and Always (2020) – Novel – Former Forever Trilogy #3
  • The Jezebel (2020) – Novel – Rivers Wilde #3
  • The Gathering (2021) – Novella – Rivers Wilde #3.5
  • The Sound of Temptation (2021) – Novel – Reimagined Forever Trilogy material
  • The Daredevil (2021) – Novella – Rivers Wilde #3.6 – 1001 Dark Nights
  • The Mastermind (2022) – Novella – Rivers Wilde #3.7 – 1001 Dark Nights
  • Then Came You (2023) – Novel – Symbols #2
  • Still the One (2023) – Novel – Symbols #1
  • Captivate (2023) – Novel – The Temptation Trilogy #1 – Current edition listing
  • Collide (2023) – Novel – The Temptation Trilogy #2 – Current edition listing
  • Climax (2023) – Novel – The Temptation Trilogy #3 – Current edition listing
  • The Wild Card (2024) – Novella – Rivers Wilde #3.8 – 1001 Dark Nights
  • Best For Last – Novel – Symbols #3 – Year varies by edition
  • To Catch a Sinner (2026) – Novel – The Blurred Lines Duet #1 – Announced, writing as Lucy Wilson-Tagoe

Related Works and Where They Fit

Rivers Wilde

  • The Legacy (2018) – Novel – Book 1
  • The Legend (2019) – Novel – Book 2
  • The Jezebel (2020) – Novel – Book 3
  • The Gathering (2021) – Novella – Book 3.5
  • The Daredevil (2021) – Novella – Book 3.6
  • The Mastermind (2022) – Novella – Book 3.7
  • The Wild Card (2024) – Novella – Book 3.8

Placement: Read in numbered order. The 1001 Dark Nights entries remain part of the Rivers Wilde sequence.

Symbols and Symbols of Love

  • Rise (2017) – Novel – Older Symbols of Love listing
  • Remember (2017) – Novel – Older Symbols of Love listing
  • Leap (2017) – Novel – Older Symbols of Love listing
  • Still the One (2023) – Novel – Current Symbols listing
  • Then Came You (2023) – Novel – Current Symbols listing
  • Best For Last – Novel – Current Symbols listing

Placement: Use one edition path consistently. Current and older title data can overlap across retailer and catalog pages.

The Temptation Trilogy and Forever Trilogy

  • Captivate – Novel – Book 1
  • Collide – Novel – Book 2
  • Climax – Novel – Book 3
  • The Sound of Temptation (2021) – Novel – Reimagined version of Forever Trilogy material

Placement: Read Captivate, Collide, and Climax in order. The Sound of Temptation can be read separately as a reimagined version. The author site describes The Sound of Temptation as a rewritten and reimagined treatment of the Forever Trilogy material.

The Blurred Lines Duet

  • To Catch a Sinner (2026) – Novel – Book 1 – Announced for June 23, 2026

Placement: New series entry. It is listed as Dylan Allen writing as Lucy Wilson-Tagoe.

Collections and Anthologies

  • Love Happens (2017) – Omnibus – Multi-author
  • Australia (2020) – Anthology – Multi-author
  • Nightingale (2022) – Anthology – Charity collection
  • 1001 Dark Nights bundles – Multi-author bundles with Rivers Wilde novellas

Placement: Optional unless completing every contributed work.

Dependencies & Notes

  • Read The Legacy before later Rivers Wilde titles because it establishes the primary setting and family network.
  • Read The Gathering after The Jezebel because it follows the first three Rivers Wilde novels.
  • Read The Daredevil, The Mastermind, and The Wild Card after the core Rivers Wilde trilogy.
  • Read The Temptation Trilogy in order due to direct continuity.
  • The Sound of Temptation does not require reading the earlier Forever Trilogy first.
  • Symbols and Symbols of Love require extra checking because title history and numbering differ across sources.
  • To Catch a Sinner begins a separate series and does not depend on Rivers Wilde or Symbols.

FAQs

Do Dylan Allen books need to be read in order?

Yes within Rivers Wilde, Symbols, and The Temptation Trilogy. Standalones can be read separately.

What is the best Dylan Allen book to start with?

The Legacy is the clearest start for Rivers Wilde. Still the One is a practical start for the current Symbols listing.

Are Symbols and Symbols of Love the same series?

They appear closely related, but current and older listings use different title arrangements. Check the author’s official bibliography before buying duplicates.

What is The Sound of Temptation?

The Sound of Temptation is a rewritten and reimagined version of Forever Trilogy material, with the same central characters but revised details.

What is Dylan Allen’s newest listed book?

To Catch a Sinner is the newest announced title included here, with a listed publication date of June 23, 2026.

Change Log

  • Last checked: June 15, 2026
  • What changed: Added current Symbols, Temptation Trilogy, Rivers Wilde novella, and Blurred Lines Duet placement; noted edition conflicts where catalog data differs.
  • Most recent known release included: To Catch a Sinner (2026)