Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scarred | 2013 | J.S. Cooper | Buy |
| 2 | Healed | 2013 | J.S. Cooper | Buy |
The Scarred series by J.S. Cooper is one of her earliest works, with both books published in 2013. The duology takes an emotionally heavy approach compared to some of Cooper’s lighter romantic comedies. Scarred introduces a heroine marked by painful past experiences and a hero determined to break through her defenses. Healed continues their story as the couple confronts the damage that has shaped them both.
The series appeals to readers who prefer their romance with real emotional weight. Cooper does not shy away from difficult subject matter in these two books, and the healing arc gives the story a satisfying trajectory from pain to hope. At just two books, the Scarred series is a quick but intense read that shows a different side of Cooper’s range as a writer, especially for fans who know her primarily through her breezier, comedy-inflected series.