Portia MacIntosh Reading Order
4 series ยท 48 books
Portia MacIntosh is a prolific romance writer who has published over forty books since 2012, spanning multiple series and standalone works. Her background in journalism and the music industry informs her witty, contemporary approach to romantic comedy, blending humor with genuine emotional depth. Best known for her Marram Bay and Nicole Wilde series, MacIntosh crafts engaging stories that balance lighthearted moments with relatable characters navigating modern relationships.
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Marram Bay Series
Complete3 books (2018โ2020)
The Marram Bay series by Portia MacIntosh consists of three complete contemporary romance novels published between 2018 and 2020. Each book in the series focuses on different characters and settings within the same charming seaside village, though they should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the interconnected stories. The trilogy concludes with Make or Break at the Lighthouse B&B, making it an ideal choice for readers seeking a finished series set in a small-town romance setting.
Start with Love and Lies at the Village Christmas Shop / Snow Love Lost and read in order.
Start this series with Love and Lies at the Village Christmas Shop / Snow Love Lost
Buy Book 1 ๐บ๐ธ๐ง Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Love and Lies at the Village Christmas Shop / Snow Love Lost |
| 2 | Summer Secrets at the Apple Blossom Deli / Falling for You |
| 3 | Make or Break at the Lighthouse B&B / Met Your Match |
Nicole Wilde Series
Complete2 books (2012โ2014)
The Nicole Wilde series by Portia MacIntosh consists of two complete romance novels published between 2012 and 2014. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with One Way or Another (also titled Between a Rockstar and a Hard Place) and continuing with If We Ever Meet Again (also published as How Not To Be Starstruck or Love On Tour).
Start with One Way or Another / Between a Rockstar and a Hard Place and read in order.
Start this series with One Way or Another / Between a Rockstar and a Hard Place
Buy Book 1 ๐บ๐ธ๐ง Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | One Way or Another / Between a Rockstar and a Hard Place |
| 2 | If We Ever Meet Again / How Not To Be Starstruck / Love On Tour |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing3 books (2024โ2026)
Portia MacIntosh's contemporary romance series comprises short stories and novellas released in 2024 and 2025, with the sequence ongoing. The three releases to dateโOne Wild Night, Without a Hitch, and Ex En Provenceโshould be read in publication order to fully experience the collection. Each entry offers standalone romantic narratives within the broader series framework.
Start with One Wild Night and read in order.
Start this series with One Wild Night
Buy Book 1 ๐บ๐ธ๐ง Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | One Wild Night |
| 2 | Without a Hitch |
| 3 | Ex En Provence |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing40 books (2014โ2026)
Portia MacIntosh's Standalone Novels series consists of 36 romance books published between 2014 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book is a complete standalone story that can be read independently, though they are best enjoyed in publication order starting with Bad Bridesmaid. The collection includes titles such as Drive Me Crazy, Truth Or Date, The Accidental Honeymoon, Honeymoon For One, and Two Night Stand, offering a diverse range of romantic scenarios and characters across the growing series.
Start with Bad Bridesmaid / Always the Bridesmaid, the first of 36 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Bad Bridesmaid / Always the Bridesmaid
Buy Book 1 ๐บ๐ธ๐ง Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bad Bridesmaid / Always the Bridesmaid |
| 2 | Drive Me Crazy |
| 3 | It's Not You, It's Them |
| 4 | Truth Or Date |
| 5 | The Accidental Honeymoon |
| 6 | You Can't Hurry Love / How Not to be a Bride / Never the Bride |
| 7 | Honeymoon For One |
| 8 | The Time of Our Lives |
| 9 | My Great Ex-Scape |
| 10 | Stuck On You |
| 11 | The Plus One Pact |
| 12 | Two Night Stand |
| 13 | Faking It |
| 14 | Life's A Beach |
| 15 | Will They, Won't They? |
| 16 | No Ex Before Marriage |
| 17 | Single All The Way |
| 18 | The Date Escape / Just Date and See |
| 19 | The Meet Cute Method |
| 20 | Better Off Wed |
| 21 | Long Time No Sea |
| 22 | The Break-Up Plot |
| 23 | The Faking Game / Fake it Or Leave It |
| 24 | The Faking Game / Fake it Or Leave It / The Break-Up Plot |
| 25 | Your Place or Mine? |
| 26 | Enemies to Lovers / Trouble In Paradise |
| 27 | Ex in the City |
| 28 | It's All Sun and Games |
| 29 | One of the Boys |
| 30 | The Suite Life |
| 31 | You Had Me at Chateau |
| 32 | A Lot to Unpack |
| 33 | Going Overboard |
| 34 | Too Hot to Handle |
| 35 | Wish You Weren't Here |
| 36 | A Shore Thing |
| 37 | In the Same Boat |
| 38 | Out of Your League |
| 39 | Wed or Alive |
| 40 | When Sparks Fly |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Portia MacIntosh written?
- Portia MacIntosh has written 48 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Portia MacIntosh series?
- Here are the first books in Portia MacIntosh's series: Marram Bay: Love and Lies at the Village Christmas Shop / Snow Love Lost; Nicole Wilde: One Way or Another / Between a Rockstar and a Hard Place; Short Stories/Novellas: One Wild Night.
- What order should I read Portia MacIntosh's books?
- We recommend reading Portia MacIntosh's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Portia MacIntosh still writing new books?
- Yes, Portia MacIntosh has 2 ongoing series: Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

