If you're about to start the Colorado Mountain series, you're in for 2 books of steamy, fun contemporary romance by Kristen Ashley. Average spice: 4/5. Total investment: 1,126 pages. Here's the exact reading order.
Publication order — the way Kristen Ashley intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A steamy, fun Adult contemporary romance built around mountain man, small town, alpha hero. 596 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, fun Adult contemporary romance built around bartender, biker, small town. 530 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The Gamble 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 The Gamble →Read the Colorado Mountain series in publication order: 1. The Gamble, 2. Sweet Dreams. This is the intended reading order by Kristen Ashley.
The Colorado Mountain series has 2 books totaling 1,126 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Colorado Mountain series averages 4/5 spice, with heat ranging from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series.
The Colorado Mountain series is a contemporary romance series by Kristen Ashley with steamy, fun, alpha vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Gamble — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Gamble breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.