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Rachel Gibson

Rachel Gibson Reading Order

9 series Β· 42 books

Rachel Gibson crafts witty contemporary romance that balances humor with genuine emotional depth, earning her recognition as a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. Her sharp dialogue and engaging prose have garnered multiple RITA Awards from the Romance Writers of America, along with numerous selections as readers' favorite books in the genre. Gibson has built an impressive catalog spanning over forty novels across multiple series, including the popular Chinooks Hockey Team and Lovett, Texas collections, establishing herself as a mainstay in modern romance fiction since 1998.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2023)

Start this series with It Happened One Valentine's Day

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It Happened One Valentine's Day
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The Morecambe Poetry Festival Anthology - Volume 1

Chinooks Hockey Team Series

Complete

7 books (1998–2017)

Rachel Gibson's Chinooks Hockey Team series comprises seven interconnected romance novels published between 1998 and 2017, with the series now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Simply Irresistible and continuing through The Art of Running in Heels to experience the full arc of the characters and their relationships. This collection blends romance with contemporary settings centered around a professional hockey team, appealing to fans of character-driven stories with sports elements.

Start with Simply Irresistible, the first of 7 books in the Chinooks Hockey Team series.

Start this series with Simply Irresistible

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The Trouble with Valentine's Day
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True Love and Other Disasters
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The Art of Running in Heels

Collins Business Essentials Series

Complete

12 books (2000–2014)

The Collins Business Essentials series comprises 12 business and leadership books published between 2000 and 2014. This complete series should be read in publication order and features works by influential business thinkers including Peter Drucker, Geoffrey Moore, Robert Cialdini, and others, covering topics ranging from management philosophy to corporate strategy and ethics. The collection spans foundational business concepts to practical guidance for organizational leadership and innovation.

Start with The Essential Drucker(By: Peter F. Drucker), the first of 12 books in the Collins Business Essentials series.

Start this series with The Essential Drucker(By: Peter F. Drucker)

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The Essential Drucker(By: Peter F. Drucker)
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Crossing the Chasm(By: Geoffrey A. Moore)
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Influence(By: Robert B. Cialdini)
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Inside the Tornado(By: Geoffrey A. Moore)
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Reengineering the Corporation(By: Michael Hammer)
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Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive(By: Harvey MacKay)
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The Leadership Engine(By: Noel M. Tichy)
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Leaders(By: Warren Bennis)
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The Ecology of Commerce Revised Edition(By: Paul Hawken)
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The HP Way(By: David Packard)
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Crossing the Chasm, 3rd Edition(By: Geoffrey A. Moore)

Gospel, Idaho Series

Complete

1 book (2001–2001)

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Lovett, Texas Series

Complete

6 books (2004–2015)

Rachel Gibson's Lovett, Texas series comprises six interconnected romance novels published between 2004 and 2015. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Daisy's Back in Town and concluding with I Do!, to fully appreciate the relationships and character arcs that develop across the completed series. Each novel follows different couples within the same small Texas town, creating a richly layered community of interconnected stories. This series blends contemporary romance with small-town charm and is ideal for readers seeking character-driven narratives with multiple love stories woven throughout.

Start with Daisy's Back in Town, the first of 6 books in the Lovett, Texas series.

Start this series with Daisy's Back in Town

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Military Men Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2013)

Rachel Gibson's Military Men series consists of two contemporary romance novels following soldiers as they navigate love and duty. Blue by You and Run to You were both published in 2013 and should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the character development and interconnected storylines. This complete series blends romance with military themes and the complex emotional lives of its protagonists.

Start with Blue by You and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2000–2022)

Rachel Gibson's standalone novels span from 2000 to 2022 across five independent romance and literary fiction entries. These booksβ€”It Must Be Love, Lola Carlyle Reveals All, Just Kiss Me, How Lulu Lost Her Mind, and Drop Dead Gorgeousβ€”are best enjoyed in publication order, though each can be read separately. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a collection of distinct stories to explore at their own pace.

Start with It Must Be Love, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Lola Carlyle Reveals All
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How Lulu Lost Her Mind
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Truly, Idaho Series

Complete

3 books (1999–2014)

Rachel Gibson's Truly, Idaho series consists of three complete romantic novels published between 1999 and 2014. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Truly Madly Yours, followed by Tangled Up in You and What I Love About You. Each installment builds on the small-town Idaho setting and its interconnected cast of characters.

Start with Truly Madly Yours and read in order.

Start this series with Truly Madly Yours

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What I Love About You

Writer Friends Series

Complete

4 books (2006–2008)

The Writer Friends series by Rachel Gibson consists of four complete romance novels published between 2006 and 2008. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with I'm In No Mood for Love, followed by Sex, Lies, and Online Dating, Tangled Up in You, and concluding with Not Another Bad Date. The series showcases Gibson's contemporary romance writing across its four interconnected installments.

Start with I'm In No Mood for Love, the first of 4 books in the Writer Friends series.

Start this series with I'm In No Mood for Love

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I'm In No Mood for Love
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Sex, Lies, and Online Dating
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Not Another Bad Date

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rachel Gibson written?
Rachel Gibson has written 42 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Rachel Gibson series?
Here are the first books in Rachel Gibson's series: Anthologies: It Happened One Valentine's Day; Chinooks Hockey Team: Simply Irresistible; Collins Business Essentials: The Essential Drucker(By: Peter F. Drucker); Lovett, Texas: Daisy's Back in Town; Military Men: Blue by You.
What order should I read Rachel Gibson's books?
We recommend reading Rachel Gibson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Rachel Gibson's series complete?
Rachel Gibson has 8 completed series.

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