Jean Stone Reading Order

8 books (1994–2016)

Jean Stone's Martha's Vineyard series comprises eight literary fiction novels published between 1994 and 2016, following a complete arc. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Sins of Innocence and continuing through Vineyard Magic. This collection explores interconnected stories set on the Massachusetts island locale across two decades of storytelling.

Start with Sins of Innocence, the first of 8 books in the Martha's Vineyard series.

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1	Sins of Innocence 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Places by the Sea 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Tides of the Heart 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Summer House 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Off Season 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Trust Fund Babies 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Beach Roses 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Vineyard Magic 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2005–2006)

Jean Stone's Second Chances series consists of four complete literary fiction novels published between 2005 and 2006. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Once Upon a Bride and continuing through Twice Upon a Wedding, Four Steps to the Altar, and Three Times a Charm. This interconnected series explores themes of new beginnings and personal transformation across its standalone yet thematically linked narratives.

Start with Once Upon a Bride, the first of 4 books in the Second Chances series.

#	Title
1	Once Upon a Bride 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Twice Upon a Wedding 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Four Steps to the Altar 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Three Times a Charm 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1995–2010)

Jean Stone's six standalone novels were published between 1995 and 2010, with the series now complete. Readers should begin with First Loves and progress through publication order to experience the full collection. The first two entries appear under Stone's own name, while the final four were published under the pen name Abby Drake. Each novel stands alone and can be enjoyed independently, though following publication sequence offers the most rewarding reading experience.

Start with First Loves, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	First Loves 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ivy Secrets 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Birthday Girls 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Good Little Wives(As: Abby Drake) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Perfect Little Ladies(As: Abby Drake) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Secrets Sisters Keep(As: Abby Drake) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

1 book (2026–2026)

6 books (2018–2023)

Jean Stone's Vineyard series comprises six literary fiction novels published between 2018 and 2023, following publication order from A Vineyard Christmas through A Vineyard Season. The series appears to be complete, with each book building on the characters and relationships established in previous installments. Readers should start with A Vineyard Christmas and progress through the books in the order they were published to fully experience the interconnected narrative arc.

Start with A Vineyard Christmas, the first of 6 books in the Vineyard series.

#	Title
1	A Vineyard Christmas 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Vineyard Summer 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Vineyard Morning 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Vineyard Crossing 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Vineyard Wedding 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Vineyard Season 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible