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Emily March Reading Order

11 series Β· 47 books

Emily March crafts romance across multiple time periods and settings, from contemporary tales to historical adventures, often weaving in elements of suspense and women's fiction. Her prolific career spans nearly three decades with forty-seven books across eleven interconnected series, including the beloved Bad Luck Brides and Brazos Bend collections that showcase her talent for character-driven storytelling rooted in American landscapes. Drawing on her Texas heritage and formative summers in the Rocky Mountains, March creates vivid regional backdrops that anchor her emotionally resonant narratives about love, family, and second chances.

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Bad Luck Abroad Series

Complete

3 books (1999–2001)

Emily March's Bad Luck Abroad trilogy is a complete three-book romance series published between 1999 and 2001. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Simmer All Night, followed by Sizzle All Day, and concluding with The Bad Luck Wedding Night. This series is ideal for romance readers seeking connected stories that build across multiple installments.

Start with Simmer All Night and read in order.

Start this series with Simmer All Night

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The Bad Luck Wedding Night

Bad Luck Brides Series

Complete

8 books (1996–2007)

The Bad Luck Brides series is a complete romance collection of eight books published between 1996 and 2007 by Emily March. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bad Luck Wedding Dress and concluding with Her Outlaw. The interconnected stories follow the romantic adventures of various characters across the span of twelve years.

Start with The Bad Luck Wedding Dress, the first of 8 books in the Bad Luck Brides series.

Start this series with The Bad Luck Wedding Dress

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Brazos Bend Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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My Big Old Texas Heartache / A Callahan Carol

Callahan Brothers Series

Complete

4 books (2006–2010)

The Callahan Brothers series by Emily March is a four-book romance collection that spans from 2006 to 2010. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Luke / Give Him the Slip and continuing through Matt, Mark, and concluding with A Callahan Carol. Each book focuses on one of the Callahan brothers and their romantic journey.

Start with Luke / Give Him the Slip, the first of 4 books in the Callahan Brothers series.

Start this series with Luke / Give Him the Slip

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Cedar Dell, Texas Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2004)

This two-book romance series set in Cedar Dell, Texas was completed between 2003 and 2004. The books were originally published under the author's pen name Geralyn Dawson before being reissued under Emily March. Read the series in publication order, beginning with My Big Old Texas Heartache and continuing with The Last Bachelor in Texas, also known as My Long Tall Texas Heartthrob.

Start with My Big Old Texas Heartache(As:Geralyn Dawson) and read in order.

Start this series with My Big Old Texas Heartache(As:Geralyn Dawson)

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My Big Old Texas Heartache(As:Geralyn Dawson)
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The Last Bachelor in Texas / My Long Tall Texas Heartthrob(As:Geralyn Dawson)

Celebrate Eternity Springs Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2022–2023)

The Celebrate Eternity Springs trilogy by Emily March consists of three contemporary romance novels published between 2022 and 2023. Begin with Better than a Box of Chocolates and progress through The Christmas Pawdcast and The Summer Melt in publication order, as the series appears to be complete. This trilogy is set in the Eternity Springs universe and should be read sequentially for the best experience.

Start with Better than a Box of Chocolates and read in order.

Start this series with Better than a Box of Chocolates

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Better than a Box of Chocolates
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The Christmas Pawdcast
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Eternity Springs Series

Complete

16 books (2011–2018)

Emily March's Eternity Springs is a 16-book contemporary romance series set in a small Colorado town, published between 2011 and 2018. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Angel's Rest, to experience the interconnected stories of the town's residents as they unfold. Each novel follows different characters navigating love and personal growth against the backdrop of this tight-knit community, with several holiday-themed installments woven throughout the collection.

Start with Angel's Rest, the first of 16 books in the Eternity Springs series.

Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas Series

Complete

3 books (2019–2020)

Emily March's Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas is a three-book contemporary romance series that follows members of the McBride family. The complete series spans from 2019 to 2020 and consists of Jackson, Boone, and Tucker, which should be read in publication order. Each installment features a different McBride brother finding love while navigating life in the Eternity Springs universe.

Start with Jackson and read in order.

Lake in the Clouds Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022–2024)

Emily March's Lake in the Clouds series is a contemporary romance collection that began in 2022 and remains ongoing. The series currently contains three booksβ€”The Getaway, Balancing Act, and Second Chance Seasonβ€”released between 2022 and 2024. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the full arc of this developing series, starting with the first installment and progressing through each subsequent release.

Start with The Getaway and read in order.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

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Better than a Box of Chocolates

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1995–2002)

Emily March's three standalone romance novels span from 1995 to 2002 and are best enjoyed in publication order beginning with Tempting Morality, followed by The Scoundrel's Bride and Season of Sisters, also known as The Pink Magnolia Club. Though each novel stands alone with its own characters and story, reading them in the order they were released provides the intended reading experience. The series is now complete.

Start with Tempting Morality and read in order.

Start this series with Tempting Morality

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The Scoundrel's Bride
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Season of Sisters / The Pink Magnolia Club

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Emily March written?
Emily March has written 47 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Emily March series?
Here are the first books in Emily March's series: Bad Luck Abroad: Simmer All Night; Bad Luck Brides: The Bad Luck Wedding Dress; Callahan Brothers: Luke / Give Him the Slip; Cedar Dell, Texas: My Big Old Texas Heartache(As:Geralyn Dawson); Celebrate Eternity Springs: Better than a Box of Chocolates.
What order should I read Emily March's books?
We recommend reading Emily March's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Emily March still writing new books?
Yes, Emily March has 1 ongoing series: Lake in the Clouds.

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