
Susan Elizabeth Phillips Reading Order
3 series Β· 27 books Β· Born 1948-12-11
Susan Elizabeth Phillips is a bestselling romance author who built her career across nearly four decades with compelling contemporary stories set primarily in the American Midwest. Her most celebrated work, the Chicago Stars series, features interconnected romances centered around a professional football team, while her Wynette, Texas books showcase small-town life and complex relationships across multiple generations. Known for blending humor, emotional depth, and authentic characters, Phillips has crafted over two dozen novels that appeal to readers seeking smart, character-driven romance with both heart and wit.
Chicago Stars Series
Ongoing11 books (1994β2026)
Start with It Had to Be You, the first of 11 books in the Chicago Stars series.
Start this series with It Had to Be You
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | It Had to Be You |
| 2 | Heaven, Texas |
| 3 | Nobody's Baby But Mine |
| 4 | Dream a Little Dream |
| 5 | This Heart of Mine |
| 6 | Match Me If You Can |
| 7 | Natural Born Charmer |
| 8 | First Star I See Tonight |
| 9 | When Stars Collide |
| 10 | Simply the Best |
| 11 | And the Crowd Went Wild |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1983β2020)
Start with The Copeland Bride, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Copeland Bride
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Copeland Bride |
| 2 | Just Imagine |
| 3 | Hot Shot |
| 4 | Honey Moon |
| 5 | Kiss an Angel |
| 6 | Breathing Room |
| 7 | Ain't She Sweet? / Luv u 4-ever |
| 8 | Heroes Are My Weakness |
| 9 | Dance Away with Me |
Wynette, Texas Series
Complete7 books (1987β2012)
Start with Glitter Baby, the first of 7 books in the Wynette, Texas series.
Start this series with Glitter Baby
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Glitter Baby |
| 2 | Fancy Pants |
| 3 | Lady Be Good |
| 4 | First Lady |
| 5 | What I Did for Love |
| 6 | Call Me Irresistible |
| 7 | The Great Escape |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susan Elizabeth Phillips written?
- Susan Elizabeth Phillips has written 27 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Susan Elizabeth Phillips series?
- Here are the first books in Susan Elizabeth Phillips's series: Chicago Stars: It Had to Be You; Wynette, Texas: Glitter Baby.
- What order should I read Susan Elizabeth Phillips's books?
- We recommend reading Susan Elizabeth Phillips's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Susan Elizabeth Phillips still writing new books?
- Yes, Susan Elizabeth Phillips has 1 ongoing series: Chicago Stars.

