Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chained Hands | 2021 | T.L. Smith | Buy |
| 2 | Locked Hearts | 2021 | T.L. Smith | Buy |
| 3 | Sinful Hands | 2022 | T.L. Smith | Buy |
| 4 | Shackled Hearts | 2022 | T.L. Smith | Buy |
| 5 | Reckless Hands | 2022 | T.L. Smith | Buy |
| 6 | Arranged Hearts | 2022 | T.L. Smith | Buy |
| 7 | Tarnished Hands | 2025 | T.L. Smith | Buy |
The Chained Hearts series by T.L. Smith is a seven-book dark romance series that began in 2021. The books alternate between “Hands” and “Hearts” titles, starting with Chained Hands and Locked Hearts. The series uses arranged marriage and forced proximity as central plot devices.
Each pair of books focuses on a different couple, though the stories are connected and share a wider cast of characters. The seventh book, Tarnished Hands, arrived in 2025 after a gap, continuing the series for readers who had been waiting for more.