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Kristan Higgins Reading Order

3 series · 26 books

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Kristan Higgins crafts humorous contemporary romance with emotional depth, earning multiple RITA Awards and Kirkus Prize nominations throughout her prolific career. Her novels, including the popular Blue Heron and Gideon's Cove series, blend witty dialogue with heartfelt storytelling that has made her a consistent fixture on major bestseller lists. Writing across both interconnected series and standalone narratives since 2006, Higgins has established herself as a master of character-driven romance that resonates with readers seeking humor alongside genuine human connection.

Blue Heron Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2015)

Start with The Best Man, the first of 5 books in the Blue Heron series.

Start this series with The Best Man

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The Best Man
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Perfect Match
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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In Your Dreams
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Waiting on You
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Anything for You
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gideon's Cove Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2012)

Start with Catch of the Day and read in order.

Start this series with Catch of the Day

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Catch of the Day
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Next Best Thing
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Somebody to Love
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

18 books (2006–2026)

Start with Fools Rush In, the first of 18 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Fools Rush In

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Fools Rush In
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Just One of the Guys
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Too Good to Be True
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
All I Ever Wanted
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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My One and Only
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Until There Was You
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
If You Only Knew
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Now That You Mention It
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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On Second Thought
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Good Luck with That
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Life and Other Inconveniences
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Always the Last to Know
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Pack Up the Moon
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Out of the Clear Blue Sky
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
A Little Ray of Sunshine
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Look on the Bright Side
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Once in a Blue Moon
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18
The Me I Used to Be
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kristan Higgins written?
Kristan Higgins has written 26 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Kristan Higgins series?
Here are the first books in Kristan Higgins's series: Blue Heron: The Best Man; Gideon's Cove: Catch of the Day.
What order should I read Kristan Higgins's books?
We recommend reading Kristan Higgins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Kristan Higgins still writing new books?
Yes, Kristan Higgins has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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