Players books in order

Players is a nine-book contemporary romance series by Jaine Diamond set in the Dirtyverse, following athletes, CEOs, and complicated men navigating love in Vancouver and beyond. The series began with Play Me in 2016.
Series · Contemporary Romance · Sports Romance · Romantic Comedy

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Hot Mess 2019 Jaine Diamond Buy
2 Play Me 2016 Jaine Diamond N/A
3 Filthy Beautiful 2019 Jaine Diamond Buy
4 Play Maker 2016 Jaine Diamond N/A
5 Sweet Temptation 2020 Jaine Diamond Buy
6 Lovely Madness 2021 Jaine Diamond Buy
7 The CEO’s Valentine 2018 Jaine Diamond N/A
8 Flames and Flowers 2022 Jaine Diamond Buy
9 The CEO’s Lucky Charm 2018 Jaine Diamond N/A

Players sits alongside Dirty in Jaine Diamond’s Dirtyverse, sharing characters and Vancouver geography with her other series. The nine books cover a mix of athletes, businessmen, and their romantic counterparts, with titles like Hot Mess, Lovely Madness, and Sweet Temptation leaning into the lighter, more comedic end of Diamond’s range.

The series includes some seasonal entries — The CEO’s Valentine and Flames and Flowers — alongside its main storylines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Players series?

There are nine books in the Players series, published between 2016 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Players series?

The first book in the Players series is Hot Mess, published in 2019.

Is Players a sports romance series?

Players has a sports-adjacent setting and includes athletes among its characters, but the series covers a range of professions including CEOs. The players in the title refers as much to men with complicated romantic histories as to athletes specifically.

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