Michelle Vernal Reading Order

2 books (2014–2014)

Michelle Vernal's Being Shirley series consists of two historical fiction novels completed in 2014. The two books should be read in their publication order, beginning with Being Shirley followed by Staying at Eleni's. This finished series offers a complete narrative experience across its two installments.

Start with Being Shirley and read in order.

2 books (2018–2020)

Michelle Vernal's Isabel's Story is a complete historical fiction duology published between 2018 and 2020. The series consists of The Promise and The Dancer / The Letter and should be read in publication order. Both books follow the interconnected narrative across two volumes, offering a full story arc that concludes with the final installment.

Start with The Promise and read in order.

5 books (2022–2024)

Michelle Vernal's Little Irish Village series comprises five historical fiction novels published between 2022 and 2024, with the saga still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas in the Little Irish Village and continuing through Secrets in the Little Irish Village. Each installment deepens the interconnected stories of this charming Irish community.

Start with Christmas in the Little Irish Village, the first of 5 books in the Little Irish Village series.

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1	Christmas in the Little Irish Village 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Christmas Miracle in the Little Irish Village 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	New Beginnings in the Little Irish Village 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Saving Christmas in the Little Irish Village 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Secrets in the Little Irish Village 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2020–2022)

The Liverpool Brides series comprises four historical fiction novels published between 2020 and 2022, following the interconnected stories of women in Liverpool. Each book in the series stands as a complete story while contributing to an overarching narrative, and should be read in publication order beginning with The Autumn Posy. The series appears to be complete as of 2022, with all four installments now available: The Autumn Posy, The Spring Posy, The Winter Posy, and The Summer Posy.

Start with The Autumn Posy / The Dressmaker's Secret, the first of 4 books in the Liverpool Brides / Brides of Bold Street series.

7 books (2013–2026)

Michelle Vernal's collection of standalone historical fiction novels spans from 2013 to 2024, with six books published across this period and the series remaining ongoing. Each novel can be read independently, though readers new to the author should begin with The Cooking School on the Bay, published first, followed by Second-Hand Jane, The Traveller's Daughter, Sweet Home Summer, When We Say Goodbye, and The Little Irish Farm. The most recent addition, The Diary at the Irish Adoption House, was published in 2024. Since these are standalones, reading order is flexible after the first book, though publication order is recommended to experience the author's evolving style.

Start with The Cooking School on the Bay, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

19 books (2018–2025)

The Guesthouse on the Green is an ongoing historical fiction series by Michelle Vernal currently comprising 19 books published between 2018 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with O'Mara's and continuing through connected stories centered around the O'Mara family and their guesthouse. With regular releases spanning multiple years, this series offers readers a long-running narrative to follow at their own pace.

Start with O'Mara's, the first of 19 books in the The Guesthouse on the Green series.

3 books (2025–2026)

Michelle Vernal's Irish Adoption House series is an ongoing historical fiction collection with three books published between 2025 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Secrets at the Irish Adoption House, followed by The Irish Adoption House and The Orphan at the Irish Adoption House. New installments are planned for this expanding saga.

Start with Secrets at the Irish Adoption House and read in order.

1 book (2026–2026)