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Jasmine Guillory Reading Order

6 series ยท 28 books

Jasmine Guillory is an American romance author known for featuring African-American protagonists navigating contemporary professional lives and relationships. Her debut novel The Proposal earned a spot on the New York Times bestseller list, establishing her as a prominent voice in modern romance fiction. Across multiple series and standalone novels, Guillory crafts engaging stories that center diverse characters and their romantic journeys.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2022โ€“2026)

Jasmine Guillory has compiled two essay and story anthologies exploring themes of romance, visibility, and love within Black communities. Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters was published in 2022, followed by Snow This is Love: A Meant to Be Holiday Anthology in 2026. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order.

Start with Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters and read in order.

Start this series with Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters

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Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters
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Cover of Snow This is Love: A Meant to Be Holiday Anthology
Snow This is Love: A Meant to Be Holiday Anthology

Meant To Be Series

Ongoing

5 books (2021โ€“2025)

The Meant To Be series is an ongoing romance collection spanning five books published between 2021 and 2025. Each installment is written by a different author, including Julie Murphy, Zoraida Cรณrdova, Christina Lauren, and Jesse Q. Sutanto, alongside series creator Jasmine Guillory. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with If the Shoe Fits and continuing through By the Book, Kiss the Girl, Tangled Up In You, and Worth Fighting For.

Start with If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy), the first of 5 books in the Meant To Be series.

Start this series with If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy)

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If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy)
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Kiss the Girl(By: Zoraida Cรณrdova)
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Cover of Tangled Up In You(By: Christina Lauren)
Tangled Up In You(By: Christina Lauren)
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Cover of Worth Fighting For(By: Jesse Q. Sutanto)
Worth Fighting For(By: Jesse Q. Sutanto)

Southern Belle Insults Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2021โ€“2026)

The Southern Belle Insults series by Jasmine Guillory consists of five romance novels published in 2021 that should be read in publication order beginning with Chelsea's Werk Week. The series appears to be complete, with each standalone entry following different characters through their romantic journeys. These lighthearted stories celebrate Southern charm and wit while exploring contemporary relationships and personal growth.

Start with Chelsea's Werk Week, the first of 5 books in the Southern Belle Insults series.

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From the Desk of Lady Miss
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The Weddings of Lady Miss Jacqueline(By: Keke Palmer)

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022โ€“2026)

Jasmine Guillory's contemporary romance series consists of three standalone novels published between 2022 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Drunk on Love, followed by Flirting Lessons and It's Only Dancing. While each novel features different characters and can be enjoyed independently, reading them in sequence offers the fullest experience of Guillory's interconnected romance narratives.

Start with Drunk on Love and read in order.

The Improbable Meet-Cute Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024โ€“2024)

The Improbable Meet-Cute is an ongoing romance series featuring six books published in 2024 by various authors including Jasmine Guillory, Sally Thorne, Sariah Wilson, Christina Lauren, Ashley Poston, and Abby Jimenez. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Drop, Cover, and Hold On and continuing through Worst Wingman Ever. Each book offers a standalone romantic story within the shared series framework.

Start with Drop, Cover, and Hold On, the first of 6 books in the The Improbable Meet-Cute series.

Start this series with Drop, Cover, and Hold On

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Drop, Cover, and Hold On
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Rosie and the Dreamboat(By: Sally Thorne)
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Royal Valentine(By: Sariah Wilson)
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The Exception to the Rule(By: Christina Lauren)
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With Any Luck(By: Ashley Poston)
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Worst Wingman Ever(By: Abby Jimenez)

The Wedding Date Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2018โ€“2021)

The Wedding Date is a contemporary romance series by Jasmine Guillory comprising six books published between 2018 and 2021. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Proposal and continuing through The Wedding Date, Royal Holiday, The Wedding Party, Party of Two, and concluding with While We Were Dating. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.

Start with The Proposal, the first of 6 books in the The Wedding Date series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jasmine Guillory written?
Jasmine Guillory has written 28 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2018 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jasmine Guillory series?
Here are the first books in Jasmine Guillory's series: Anthologies: Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters; Meant To Be: If the Shoe Fits(By: Julie Murphy); Southern Belle Insults: Chelsea's Werk Week; The Improbable Meet-Cute: Drop, Cover, and Hold On; The Wedding Date: The Proposal.
What order should I read Jasmine Guillory's books?
We recommend reading Jasmine Guillory's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jasmine Guillory still writing new books?
Yes, Jasmine Guillory has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, Meant To Be, Standalone Novels, The Improbable Meet-Cute.

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