Jackie Collins Books in Order
Explore Jackie Collins books in order, with series lists, summaries, background on her Hollywood and Santangelo worlds, plus clear guidance on the best places to start reading.
Last updated: December 17, 2025
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Publication Order
42 books
Shells Of Who We Once Were
by Jackie Collins
2019
In this brief, emotionally charged story, a woman looks back on the choices that have hollowed out her life and relationships. Facing a painful turning point, she has to decide whether she can become more than a shell of her old self.
I Found Love
by Jackie Collins
2019
Haunted by the memory of a lover she cannot forget, the narrator clings to every small detail and one last promise. Over two intense weeks she must decide whether to keep holding on or finally let go.
The Santangelos
by Jackie Collins
2014
In the final Santangelo novel, Lucky juggles an assassination attempt, a drug‑addled club owner and a vengeful crime family while her daughter Max becomes Europe’s new it‑girl model and her son Bobby is framed for murder.
The Lucky Santangelo Cookbook
by Jackie Collins
2014
This tie‑in cookbook offers recipes inspired by Lucky Santangelo’s glamorous world, from New York comfort food and Italian family dishes to decadent party menus, all served with snippets of backstory and attitude from the iconic heroine.
The Rock Star and The Lifeguard
by Jackie Collins
2013
On a sun‑drenched beach, a world‑famous rock star trying to escape his own legend meets a grounded lifeguard who has no interest in fame. Their brief encounter forces him to question what he really wants.
Confessions of a Wild Child
by Jackie Collins
2013
Set years before the main Santangelo novels, this prequel follows teenage Lucky as she rebels against boarding school rules, experiments with sex and independence, and learns early how dangerous men can be for a girl with big plans.
The Power Trip Prequel
by Jackie Collins
2012
This short prequel visits the glittering guests before they ever board The Power Trip’s yacht, revealing the affairs, rivalries and grudges that will later explode once they are trapped together at sea.
The Power Trip
by Jackie Collins
2012
A media power couple invite a hand‑picked group of celebrities, billionaires and models on a luxury yacht off the coast of Mexico. Old grudges, secret affairs and a violent attack at sea turn the pleasure cruise into a fight for survival.
Goddess of Vengeance
by Jackie Collins
2011
When a ruthless billionaire decides he wants Lucky Santangelo’s luxury Las Vegas hotel and sees her as an insult to his beliefs, he launches a campaign to crush her. Lucky, her son Bobby and daughter Max refuse to back down.
Poor Little Bitch Girl
by Jackie Collins
2010
A high‑powered lawyer, a political aide and a Manhattan party girl are old friends with one scandalous night in common. Years later, a murder and a blackmail scheme force them to confront what really happened.
Married Lovers
by Jackie Collins
2008
Personal trainer Cameron Paradise has built a new life in Los Angeles, far from a violent ex. Her wealthy clients seem to have everything, but their tangled affairs and secrets pull her straight into danger.
Drop Dead Beautiful
by Jackie Collins
2007
As Lucky Santangelo expands her empire, the vengeful heir of a rival crime family plots to destroy her. At the same time, her rebellious teenage daughter slips into a risky online romance that could make them both targets.
Lovers & Players
by Jackie Collins
2005
In New York, three very different billionaire brothers cross paths with a smart housekeeper, a streetwise singer and a spoiled socialite. Money, sex and long‑hidden family secrets bind them all in ways none of them expect.
Hollywood Divorces
by Jackie Collins
2003
Three glamorous women, a rising actress, a pop superstar and a young writer‑director, find their high‑profile marriages collapsing at the same time. As careers, custody battles and new romances tangle together, each must decide what she is willing to lose to start over.
Deadly Embrace
by Jackie Collins
2002
Still digging into her family history, Madison Castelli flies to Los Angeles to confront her father and visit a friend, only to be caught in a violent holdup. As accusations of murder swirl around him, long‑buried secrets explode.
Lethal Seduction
by Jackie Collins
2000
Journalist Madison Castelli juggles an ex who wants her back, a new lover with secrets and a father whose past may be tied to the mob. Between New York and Las Vegas, she uncovers lies that could get her killed.
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
by Jackie Collins
1999
In a new century of fame, superstar Lissa Roman decides she is done with her cheating husband just as her daughter’s lavish wedding nears. Alongside her two best friends, she discovers that success in Hollywood does not protect anyone from betrayal.
Dangerous Kiss
by Jackie Collins
1999
When a shocking street crime shatters a night out with friends, Lucky Santangelo is pulled into a mystery that links stolen jewels, old affairs and a vengeful stranger. The investigation threatens both her marriage and her hard‑won empire.
Thrill
by Jackie Collins
1998
A beautiful movie star at the peak of her career becomes the target of a dangerous stalker just as she begins a risky new affair. Around her, agents, ex‑lovers and rivals all have something to hide.
Revenge
by Jackie Collins
1998
In the final L.A. Connections story, the truth behind a string of deaths finally surfaces. Old scores are settled, reputations are shattered and one last twist proves that in Hollywood, survival is the sharpest revenge.
Power
by Jackie Collins
1998
In the first L.A. Connections novella, a high‑end escort, a ruthless Hollywood agent and a determined journalist move through the mansions of Los Angeles. Someone is trading in secrets, and those secrets are about to turn deadly.
Obsession
by Jackie Collins
1998
In Obsession, ambition in Hollywood comes with a body count. As careers rise and fall, jealousy, addiction and hunger for fame push the same tangled cast closer to a killer hiding in plain sight.
Murder
by Jackie Collins
1998
The third L.A. Connections installment raises the stakes when a brutal killing rips through the circles of the rich and famous. Evidence points in several directions, and everyone must ask who among them might be capable of murder.
L.A. Connections
by Jackie Collins
1998
This omnibus brings together Power, Obsession, Murder and Revenge, four fast‑paced novellas about sex, blackmail and killing among Los Angeles power players, following a call girl, an agent and a reporter caught in the same deadly web.
Vendetta: Lucky's Revenge
by Jackie Collins
1996
An old enemy launches a calculated attack on the Santangelo family, striking at Lucky’s marriage, business and children. To fight back, she must dig into buried secrets and decide how far she is willing to go for revenge.
Hollywood Kids
by Jackie Collins
1994
In the shadow of their famous parents, the sons and daughters of Hollywood royalty chase their own careers, lovers and vices. Money can buy almost anything except stability, and one reckless act threatens to blow their glittering world apart.
Shadow of a Doubt
by Jackie Collins
1993
A once‑brilliant defence attorney, now battling alcoholism and disgrace, is asked to defend the troubled young woman accused of killing her wealthy stepfather. As the case unfolds, buried secrets in a small town raise doubts about everyone involved.
American Star
by Jackie Collins
1993
A working‑class boy and a spoiled rich girl fall in love as teenagers, then are torn apart. Years later he is a movie star and she is trapped in a safe marriage, but fate keeps throwing them back together.
Lady Boss
by Jackie Collins
1990
Newly in charge of a troubled Hollywood studio, Lucky Santangelo crashes head‑on into old enemies, corporate sharks and jealous lovers. Taking no prisoners, she fights to protect her family and prove she belongs in every boardroom.
Rock Star
by Jackie Collins
1987
Three very different rock musicians ride the heights of eighties fame, trailed by groupies, managers and secret pasts. As tours, affairs and addictions mount, each has to face the true cost of staying on top.
Hollywood Husbands
by Jackie Collins
1986
A late‑night talk‑show host, a studio boss and a movie star swagger through Hollywood convinced they rule it. When an ambitious model and an unstable actress enter their orbit, fame, sex and ego spiral into scandal and violence.
Lucky Boss
by Jackie Collins
1985
Set in Lucky Santangelo’s high‑octane world, this story again blends power, money and revenge. Surrounded by dangerous men and shifting loyalties, Lucky must decide who to trust if she wants to keep both her empire and her family.
Lucky
by Jackie Collins
1985
Having inherited her father’s empire, Lucky Santangelo is determined to run it on her own terms. From Las Vegas casinos to Mediterranean resorts, she juggles lovers, enemies and a ruthless rival who would rather see her dead than in control.
Hollywood Wives
by Jackie Collins
1983
Behind the gates of Beverly Hills, a circle of actors’ wives, ex‑wives and mistresses compete for status, roles and affection. Affairs, secrets and a shocking crime show how thin the line is between fairy‑tale glamour and ruin.
Chances
by Jackie Collins
1981
Spanning decades, this sweeping saga follows Gino Santangelo from New York street kid to powerful casino owner, and his fearless daughter Lucky. Family loyalty, mob rivalries and forbidden loves explode against blackouts, boardrooms and back‑room deals.
The Bitch
by Jackie Collins
1979
Now divorced and fighting to keep her nightclub, Fontaine Khaled takes one more reckless gamble with a mysterious playboy, a crooked deal and a cache of stolen gems. This time the stakes are far higher than her social life.
Lovers and Gamblers
by Jackie Collins
1977
A rock superstar, a Las Vegas showgirl and a runaway heiress are all chasing escape, fame or love. As their paths cross on tour and in the desert, a looming disaster forces them to decide what truly matters.
The World Is Full Of Divorced Women
by Jackie Collins
1975
Two women on opposite sides of the Atlantic discover their husbands’ betrayals and decide not to be victims. Reinventing themselves in work and love, they learn how costly freedom can be in a world obsessed with status.
The Love Killers
by Jackie Collins
1974
After a charismatic woman campaigning against exploitation is gunned down, three very different women close to her band together. Using sex, money and sheer nerve, they move in on the powerful man they blame and plan his downfall.
Sinners
by Jackie Collins
1971
An aging movie idol, a wide‑eyed young actress and a ruthless writer circle each other in the worlds of London and Hollywood. Affairs, ambition and betrayal push them toward choices that will either make their careers or destroy them.
The Stud
by Jackie Collins
1969
Fontaine Khaled, bored wife of a rich businessman, pours money into her London nightclub and into the bed of its manager, Tony. When sex, blackmail and business collide, both discover how quickly the party can turn dangerous.
The World Is Full of Married Men
by Jackie Collins
1960
Set in swinging London, a successful ad man convinces himself he can juggle a devoted wife and an ambitious young mistress. As lies pile up, careers, friendships and reputations crack under the strain of his double life.
Where should I start?
If you want an epic family saga: Chances → Lucky → Lady Boss → Vendetta: Lucky's Revenge.
For classic 1980s Hollywood scandal: Hollywood Wives → Hollywood Husbands → Hollywood Kids.
To sample her early, boundary‑pushing work: The World Is Full of Married Men → The World Is Full Of Divorced Women → Lovers and Gamblers.
If you like investigative, mob‑tinged suspense: Lethal Seduction → Deadly Embrace.
For a stand‑alone modern jet‑set thriller: The Power Trip.
Author bio
Jackie Collins was born Jacqueline Jill Collins in Hampstead, London, in 1937, the middle child of a theatrical agent and a former dancer. She grew up around backstage gossip, movie sets and show‑business ambition long before she ever wrote about them.
As a teenager she was more interested in stories than schoolwork. After being expelled from Francis Holland School at fifteen, she spent time in Hollywood living with her older sister Joan, soaking up the city’s glamour, heat and bad behaviour. Those early years gave her a front‑row view of the way power and desire worked in the entertainment world.
In her late teens and twenties she took small acting roles in British films and television shows, but the work never quite fit. What stayed with her was the material: overheard conversations, messy affairs and the quiet deals that shaped people’s careers. Eventually she realised she was more interested in telling those stories than appearing in them.
Collins began turning her observations into fiction in the 1960s. Her debut novel, The World Is Full of Married Men, published in 1968, caused a stir for its blunt look at adultery and the double standards applied to men and women. It was banned in some countries, attacked by conservative commentators and quickly became a bestseller.
More novels followed, each one bigger and more confident. Through the 1970s she wrote glamour‑soaked books like The Stud and The Bitch, then moved to Los Angeles and reached a new level with Chances, Lucky and Hollywood Wives. These novels mixed sex, crime, money and fame, and readers devoured them. Several were adapted for film and television, turning her characters into fixtures on small and large screens.
Across her career Collins wrote 32 novels, all landing on major bestseller lists and selling hundreds of millions of copies worldwide. She introduced readers to the Santangelo crime dynasty and its fierce heir Lucky, to sharp‑tongued Hollywood wives and husbands, and to Madison Castelli, a journalist who chases other people’s secrets while wrestling with her own. Books like Lady Boss, Drop Dead Beautiful and The Power Trip carried her trademark mix of high stakes and high living into new decades.
Her stories share a few obsessions: unapologetically strong women, the cost of power, the pull of family loyalty and the strange blend of fantasy and truth in Hollywood. She liked to say that many of her characters were based on real people, simply toned down for the page, and her readers often sensed that she knew more than she was telling.
In private life, Collins raised three daughters, spent decades in Los Angeles and kept close ties to London. She wrote longhand at home, filling stacks of paper in a steady, disciplined routine while the city outside chased the same parties and premieres she described in her books.
In the 2000s she kept publishing at a steady clip, with later novels and the family‑spanning The Santangelos bringing new readers into her world. She became a dual British‑American citizen and was appointed OBE for her services to fiction, a rare honour for someone who had once been dismissed as too scandalous.
Collins lived with advanced breast cancer for several years, choosing to keep the diagnosis mostly private while she toured, wrote and met fans. She died in Beverly Hills in 2015, leaving behind a catalogue of big, brash stories that still feel like late‑night gossip told by a friend who has seen it all.
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