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Carole Matthews Reading Order

5 series · 41 books

Romance

Carole Matthews is a British romance novelist celebrated for blending humor with heartwarming storytelling, having sold millions of copies globally across more than 30 countries. Her prolific career spans multiple series including the beloved Chocolate Lovers' Club alongside numerous standalone novels and short fiction works published between 1997 and 2020. Recognized with induction into the Festival of Romance Hall of Fame in 2011, Matthews has established herself as a significant voice in contemporary romantic comedy.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2014)

Start with Girls' Night Out and read in order.

Start this series with Girls' Night Out

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1
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Girls' Night Out
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Loves Me, Loves Me Not
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Truly, Madly, Deeply
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Chocolate Lovers’ Club Series

Complete

4 books (2007–2016)

Start with The Chocolate Lovers' Club, the first of 4 books in the Chocolate Lovers’ Club series.

Start this series with The Chocolate Lovers' Club

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1
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The Chocolate Lovers' Club
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Chocolate Lovers' Diet
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Chocolate Lovers' Christmas
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Chocolate Lovers' Wedding
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2013)

Start with A Christmas Wish and read in order.

Start this series with A Christmas Wish

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1
A Christmas Wish
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Sunshine, with a Chance of Snow
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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1
Winter Warmers
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

31 books (1997–2020)

Start with Let's Meet on Platform 8, the first of 31 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Let's Meet on Platform 8

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1
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Let's Meet on Platform 8
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Whiff of Scandal / The Scent of Scandal
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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More to Life Than This
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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For Better, for Worse
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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A Minor Indiscretion
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of A Compromising Position / Bare Necessity
A Compromising Position / Bare Necessity
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Sweetest Taboo
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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With or Without You
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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You Drive Me Crazy
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Welcome to the Real World
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of All You Need is Love
All You Need is Love
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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It's a Kind of Magic
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of That Loving Feeling
That Loving Feeling
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of The Difference a Day Makes
The Difference a Day Makes
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of It's Now or Never
It's Now or Never
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Only Way Is Up
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Wrapped Up in You
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Summer Daydreams
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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With Love at Christmas
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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A Cottage by the Sea
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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Calling Mrs Christmas
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
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A Place to Call Home
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
The Christmas Party
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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The Cake Shop in the Garden
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
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Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
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Christmas at the Cake Shop in the Garden
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
Cover of Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses
Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
Cover of Million Love Songs
Million Love Songs
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29
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Happiness for Beginners
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30
Christmas For Beginners
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31
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Sunny Days and Sea Breezes
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Carole Matthews written?
Carole Matthews has written 41 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2020.
What is the first book in each Carole Matthews series?
Here are the first books in Carole Matthews's series: Anthologies: Girls' Night Out; Chocolate Lovers’ Club: The Chocolate Lovers' Club; Short Stories/Novellas: A Christmas Wish.
What order should I read Carole Matthews's books?
We recommend reading Carole Matthews's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Carole Matthews's series complete?
Carole Matthews has 5 completed series.

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