The Broke and Beautiful series by Tessa Bailey is 3 books of contemporary romance that runs on steamy and fun. Spice ranges from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series, clocking in at 540 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Tessa Bailey intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A steamy, fun Adult contemporary romance built around roommates, broadway, slow burn. 180 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, angsty Adult contemporary romance built around professor, student, forbidden. 180 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, fun Adult contemporary romance built around bartender, theatre, opposites. 180 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Chase Me is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the steamy energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Chase Me →Read the Broke and Beautiful series in publication order: 1. Chase Me, 2. Need Me, 3. Make Me. This is the intended reading order by Tessa Bailey.
The Broke and Beautiful series has 3 books totaling 540 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Broke and Beautiful series averages 4/5 spice, with heat ranging from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series.
The Broke and Beautiful series is a contemporary romance series by Tessa Bailey with steamy, fun, sweet vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Chase Me — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Chase Me breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.