Denise Hunter Reading Order

4 books (2000–2015)

Denise Hunter's Anthologies series consists of four complete romance collections published between 2000 and 2015. The books should be read in publication order: Reunions, Aloha, Blind Dates, and A Year of Weddings. Each anthology contains interconnected stories that build on the previous volumes, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative threads throughout the series.

Start with Reunions, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Reunions 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Aloha 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Blind Dates 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Year of Weddings 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2011–2012)

The Big Sky Romance series is a complete trilogy of contemporary romances by Denise Hunter set in Montana. Published between 2011 and 2012, the three books should be read in publication order: A Cowboy's Touch, The Accidental Bride, and The Trouble with Cowboys. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential to fully enjoy the interconnected stories.

Start with A Cowboy's Touch and read in order.

#	Title
1	A Cowboy's Touch 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Accidental Bride 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Trouble with Cowboys 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2017–2018)

Denise Hunter's Blue Ridge series comprises four standalone romance novels published between 2017 and 2018. The books should be read in publication order: Blue Ridge Sunrise, Sweetbriar Cottage, Honeysuckle Dreams, and On Magnolia Lane. This complete series follows interconnected stories set in the Blue Ridge region, with each novel focusing on different characters and their romantic journeys.

Start with Blue Ridge Sunrise, the first of 4 books in the Blue Ridge series.

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1	Blue Ridge Sunrise 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sweetbriar Cottage 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Honeysuckle Dreams 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	On Magnolia Lane 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2019–2020)

The Bluebell Inn Romance series by Denise Hunter consists of three contemporary romance novels published between 2019 and 2020. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Lake Season, followed by Autumn Skies, and concluding with Carolina Breeze. Each installment stands as its own romance while contributing to the larger narrative arc of the series.

Start with Lake Season and read in order.

#	Title
1	Lake Season 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Autumn Skies 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Carolina Breeze 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2013–2015)

The Chapel Springs series by Denise Hunter consists of four contemporary romance novels published between 2013 and 2015. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Barefoot Summer and continuing through Dancing with Fireflies, The Wishing Season, and Married 'til Monday. Each book can be enjoyed on its own, though reading them sequentially provides the fullest experience of the Chapel Springs community and its interconnected characters.

Start with Barefoot Summer, the first of 4 books in the Chapel Springs series.

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1	Barefoot Summer 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dancing with Fireflies 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Wishing Season 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Married 'til Monday 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1999–2003)

The Kansas Brides series by Denise Hunter consists of four complete romance novels published between 1999 and 2003. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Stranger's Bride and continuing through Never a Bride, Bittersweet Bride, and His Brother's Bride. Each entry in this series builds on the stories established in previous books, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the narrative arc.

Start with Stranger's Bride, the first of 4 books in the Kansas Brides series.

#	Title
1	Stranger's Bride 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Never a Bride 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bittersweet Bride 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	His Brother's Bride 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2007–2010)

The Nantucket Love Story series consists of four contemporary romance novels by Denise Hunter, published between 2007 and 2010. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Surrender Bay and continuing through The Convenient Groom, Seaside Letters, and Driftwood Lane. Each book features interconnected stories set in the Nantucket setting while following different couples and their romantic journeys.

Start with Surrender Bay, the first of 4 books in the Nantucket Love Story series.

#	Title
1	Surrender Bay 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Convenient Groom 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Seaside Letters 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Driftwood Lane 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2004–2006)

Denise Hunter's New Heights series comprises three contemporary romance novels released between 2004 and 2006. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Mending Places, followed by Saving Grace, and concluding with Finding Faith. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone entry while contributing to the overall arc of the series.

Start with Mending Places and read in order.

#	Title
1	Mending Places 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Saving Grace 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Finding Faith 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2021–2023)

The Riverbend series by Denise Hunter consists of four contemporary romance novels published between 2021 and 2023. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Riverbend Gap, followed by Harvest Moon, Mulberry Hollow, and Wildflower Falls. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.

Start with Riverbend Gap, the first of 4 books in the Riverbend series.

#	Title
1	Riverbend Gap 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Harvest Moon 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mulberry Hollow 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wildflower Falls 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2012–2021)

Denise Hunter's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises five romantic tales published between 2012 and 2021. The collection, which appears to be complete, should be read in publication order beginning with Reese, followed by Truth or Dare, Game of Love, The Perfect Match, and This Time Around. Several entries were written in collaboration with fellow romance authors Kathleen Fuller and Melissa Ferguson.

Start with Reese, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

9 books (2011–2014)

The Smitten series is a complete romance collection of nine books published between 2011 and 2014, featuring both standalone novels and collaborative works with authors Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, and Diann Hunt. This series should be read in publication order to experience the interconnected stories and character development across the complete arc. The books blend contemporary romance with themes of love, relationships, and personal growth, offering readers a full journey from the opening installment through the series conclusion.

Start with Smitten(With: Colleen Coble,Kristin Billerbeck,Diann Hunt), the first of 9 books in the Smitten series.

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1	Smitten(With: Colleen Coble,Kristin Billerbeck,Diann Hunt) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Natalie - Birthday Wishes(By: Colleen Coble) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Love Between the Lines(By: Colleen Coble) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Love Blooms 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Secretly Smitten(With: Colleen Coble,Kristin Billerbeck,Diann Hunt) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Happily Ever After 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Love by the Book(By: Colleen Coble) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Smitten Book Club(With: Colleen Coble,Kristin Billerbeck,Diann Hunt) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Smitten Ever After(By: Colleen Coble) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2011–2014)

Denise Hunter leads this complete collection of five romance short stories and novellas published between 2011 and 2014, with contributions from Diann Hunt and Kristin Billerbeck. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with All Along and concluding with Shelbed Under Romance. Each entry stands as its own romantic story while remaining part of the broader Smitten collection.

Start with All Along, the first of 5 books in the Smitten Short Stories/Novellas series.

11 books (2008–2027)

Denise Hunter's standalone romance novels span from 2008 to 2026, with nine books currently published and more forthcoming. Each book can be read independently, though readers should follow publication order beginning with Sweetwater Gap to experience the series as intended. The collection includes titles such as Summer by the Tides, Bookshop by the Sea, A Novel Proposal, Before We Were Us, Love Unscripted, The Second Story Bookshop, The Summer of You and Me, Falling Into Us, and More than Friends.

Start with Sweetwater Gap, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Sweetwater Gap 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Summer by the Tides 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bookshop by the Sea 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Novel Proposal 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Before We Were Us 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Love, Unscripted 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Second Story Bookshop 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Summer of You and Me 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Falling Into Us 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	More than Friends 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Right Where We Belong 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2016)

The Summer Harbor series by Denise Hunter is a complete trilogy of contemporary romances published between 2015 and 2016. The three books—Falling Like Snowflakes, Just a Kiss, and The Goodbye Bride—should be read in publication order to experience the full arc of the series. Each installment builds on the previous stories while introducing new characters and relationships within the same small-town setting.

Start with Falling Like Snowflakes and read in order.

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1	Falling Like Snowflakes 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Just a Kiss 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Goodbye Bride 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (1999–2015)

The Year of Weddings is a completed 16-book romance series published between 1999 and 2015, with each installment focusing on a different month and featuring a unique couple's journey toward marriage. Written by multiple authors including Denise Hunter, Lori Copeland, Deborah Raney, and others, the books should be read in publication order to best experience the interconnected stories. The series combines standalone romantic narratives with seasonal themes, offering readers a full year of wedding-centered tales across its complete collection.

Start with June(By: Lori Copeland), the first of 16 books in the Year Of Weddings series.

#	Title
1	June(By: Lori Copeland) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A January Bride(By: Deborah Raney) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A February Bride(By: Betsy St. Amant) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A July Bride(By: Beth Wiseman) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A June Bride(By: Marybeth Mayhew Whalen) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A March Bride(By: Rachel Hauck) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A May Bride(By: Meg Moseley) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	A November Bride(By: Beth K. Vogt) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	A September Bride(By: Kathryn Springer) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	An April Bride(By: Lenora Worth) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	An August Bride(By: Debra Clopton) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	An October Bride(By: Katie Ganshert) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Winter Brides(With: Deborah Raney,Betsy St. Amant) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	A December Bride 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Autumn Brides(By: Kathryn Springer,Katie Ganshert,Beth K. Vogt) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Spring Brides(By: Rachel Hauck) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible