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Ashley Farley Reading Order

13 series Β· 65 books

Ashley Farley is an American novelist renowned for her captivating stories in the women's fiction genre. With an impressive portfolio of 65 titles spanning 13 series, including the popular Hope Springs, Magnolia, and Palmetto Island, she has captivated readers since 2013. Her engaging narratives continue to resonate, making her a notable figure in contemporary literature.

Hope Springs Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2020–2022)

Start with Dream Big, Stella!, the first of 5 books in the Hope Springs series.

#Title
1
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Dream Big, Stella!
2
Cover of Mistletoe and Wedding Bells
Mistletoe and Wedding Bells
3
Cover of Show Me the Way
Show Me the Way
4
Matters of the Heart
5
Road to New Beginnings

Magnolia Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with Magnolia Nights and read in order.

#Title
1
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Magnolia Nights
2
Beyond the Garden

Marsh Point Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2024)

Start with Long Journey Home and read in order.

#Title
1
Long Journey Home
2
Echoes of the Past
3
Songbird's Second Chance

Palmetto Island Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2020–2021)

Start with Muddy Bottom, the first of 4 books in the Palmetto Island series.

#Title
1
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Muddy Bottom
2
Cover of Change of Tides
Change of Tides
3
Cover of Lowcountry On My Mind
Lowcountry On My Mind
4

Sandy Island Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2025)

Start with Beneath the Carolina Sun and read in order.

#Title
1
Beneath the Carolina Sun
2
Southern Discomfort
3
Southern Simmer

Scottie's Adventures Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2016)

Start with Merry Mary and read in order.

#Title
1
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Merry Mary
2
Breaking the Story

Soul Seekers Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2025)

Start with Return to Marsh Hollow and read in order.

#Title
1
Return to Marsh Hollow
2
Where Light Lingers

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

12 books (2013–2023)

Start with Saving Ben, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Saving Ben
2
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Sweet Tea Tuesdays
3
Cover of Nell and Lady
Nell and Lady
4
Cover of Home for Wounded Hearts
Home for Wounded Hearts
5
Cover of Life on Loan
Life on Loan
6
Cover of Only One Life
Only One Life
7
Cover of Lies that Bind
Lies that Bind
8
Cover of Tangled in Ivy
Tangled in Ivy
9
Cover of On My Terms
On My Terms
10
After the Storm
11
Scent of Magnolia
12
Weekend on Sullivan's Island

Sutherlin Files Series

Ongoing

3 books (2026–2026)

Start with Dark Current and read in order.

#Title
1
Dark Current
2
Dark Current Reckoning
3
Dark Current Rising

Sweeney Sisters Series

Complete

5 books (2015–2017)

Start with Her Sister's Shoes, the first of 5 books in the Sweeney Sisters series.

#Title
1
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Her Sister's Shoes
2
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Boots and Bedlam
3
Cover of Lowcountry Stranger
Lowcountry Stranger
4
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Saturdays at Sweeney's
5
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Tangle of Strings

The Wishing Tree Series

Ongoing

17 books (2022–2024)

Start with A Parade of Wishes(By: Camille Di Maio), the first of 17 books in the The Wishing Tree series.

#Title
1
A Parade of Wishes(By: Camille Di Maio)
2
Cover of A Whole Heap of Wishes(By: Amanda Prowse)
A Whole Heap of Wishes(By: Amanda Prowse)
3
Cover of Careful What You Wish
Careful What You Wish
4
Cover of Gone Wishing(By: Jessie Newton)
Gone Wishing(By: Jessie Newton)
5
Cover of I Wish...(By: Amanda Prowse)
I Wish...(By: Amanda Prowse)
6
Overdue Wishes(By: Tammy L. Grace)
7
The Wishing Tree(With: Kay Bratt,Tammy L. Grace,Amanda Prowse,Barbara Hinske,Camille Di Maio)
8
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Wish Again(By: Tammy L Grace)
9
Cover of Wish You Were Here:(By: Kay Bratt)
Wish You Were Here:(By: Kay Bratt)
10
Cover of Wishes of Home(By: Barbara Hinske)
Wishes of Home(By: Barbara Hinske)
11
Cover of Wishful Thinking:(By: Kay Bratt)
Wishful Thinking:(By: Kay Bratt)
12
Wishful Witness(By: Tonya Kappes)
13
Cover of Workout Wishes & Valentine Kisses(By: Barbara Hinske)
Workout Wishes & Valentine Kisses(By: Barbara Hinske)
14
A Wish for Forgiveness(By: Amanda Prowse)
15
A Wish in the Wind(By: Kay Bratt)
16
One More Wish(By: Tammy L. Grace)
17
Wishful Tails(By: Barbara Hinske)

Virginia Vineyards Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2022–2022)

Start with Blind Love, the first of 4 books in the Virginia Vineyards series.

#Title
1
Blind Love
2
Forbidden Love
3
Love Child
4
Love and War

When Sparks Fly Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2025)

Start with Cupid's Count Down and read in order.

#Title
1
Cupid's Count Down
2
Messy Under the Mistletoe
3
The First Last Kiss

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ashley Farley written?
Ashley Farley has written 65 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ashley Farley series?
Here are the first books in Ashley Farley's series: Hope Springs: Dream Big, Stella!; Magnolia: Magnolia Nights; Marsh Point: Long Journey Home; Palmetto Island: Muddy Bottom; Sandy Island: Beneath the Carolina Sun.
What order should I read Ashley Farley's books?
We recommend reading Ashley Farley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ashley Farley still writing new books?
Yes, Ashley Farley has 6 ongoing series: Marsh Point, Sandy Island, Soul Seekers, Sutherlin Files, The Wishing Tree and 1 more.

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