Michelle Vernal Reading Order
8 series · 43 books
Michelle Vernal is a New Zealand-based author who crafts historical fiction spanning multiple interconnected series set primarily in Ireland and England. With over 40 books published since 2013, she specializes in character-driven stories that blend romance with vivid historical settings, particularly the Irish guesthouse and village communities featured across her Little Irish Village and Brides of Bold Street series. Her prolific career began unexpectedly during maternity leave when she discovered her passion for creative writing, and she has since become known for weaving together standalone narratives and series that often share locations and interconnected timelines.
Being Shirley Series
Complete2 books (2014–2014)
Start with Being Shirley and read in order.
Start this series with Being Shirley
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Complete2 books (2018–2020)
Start with The Promise and read in order.
Start this series with The Promise
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Ongoing5 books (2022–2024)
Start with Christmas in the Little Irish Village, the first of 5 books in the Little Irish Village series.
Start this series with Christmas in the Little Irish Village
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Liverpool Brides / Brides of Bold Street Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2022)
Start with The Autumn Posy / The Dressmaker's Secret, the first of 4 books in the Liverpool Brides / Brides of Bold Street series.
Start this series with The Autumn Posy / The Dressmaker's Secret
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Ongoing7 books (2013–2026)
Start with The Cooking School on the Bay, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Cooking School on the Bay
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The Guesthouse on the Green Series
Ongoing19 books (2018–2025)
Start with O'Mara's, the first of 19 books in the The Guesthouse on the Green series.
Start this series with O'Mara's
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The Irish Adoption House Series
Ongoing3 books (2025–2026)
Start with Secrets at the Irish Adoption House and read in order.
Start this series with Secrets at the Irish Adoption House
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleThe Irish Guesthouse on the Green Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michelle Vernal written?
- Michelle Vernal has written 43 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Michelle Vernal series?
- Here are the first books in Michelle Vernal's series: Being Shirley: Being Shirley; Isabel's Story: The Promise; Little Irish Village: Christmas in the Little Irish Village; Liverpool Brides / Brides of Bold Street: The Autumn Posy / The Dressmaker's Secret; The Guesthouse on the Green: O'Mara's.
- What order should I read Michelle Vernal's books?
- We recommend reading Michelle Vernal's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Michelle Vernal still writing new books?
- Yes, Michelle Vernal has 4 ongoing series: Little Irish Village, Standalone Novels, The Guesthouse on the Green, The Irish Adoption House.