Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Takedown | 2023 | Carlie Walker | Buy |
| 2 | Code Word Romance | 2025 | Carlie Walker | Buy |
Carlie Walker’s standalone novels are contemporary romances. The Takedown (2023) and Code Word Romance (2025) move away from the historical fiction of her Century of Service series.
The Takedown (2023) blends romantic comedy with a competitive premise, pairing characters who butt heads before things turn romantic. Code Word Romance (2025) carries a similar lighter tone. Both books stand on their own without requiring knowledge of Walker’s other work.
These two novels show Walker’s range beyond the military historical fiction of Audacity and Ancestry. Readers who prefer modern-day settings and humor in their romance will find these a good fit.