Anne Marie Meyer Books in Order (Complete Reading Guide)

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Anne-Marie Meyer has created a vibrant catalogue of sweet romance, cozy small-town stories, and young adult romance. Her books are grouped into many series (like Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman, The Red Stiletto Book Club, The Rules of Love, etc.), along with some standalone works. For best reading flow, following each series in its publication order is ideal, though standalones can be read anytime. This reading guide is part of our expanding Books in Order collection, where we organize series by author for easier reading.

Anne Marie Meyer Books in Order (Complete Reading Guide)

This guide breaks down her major series, giving blurbs under each title so you can pick where to start based on tone, setting, or series length.

Major Series by Anne-Marie Meyer (Publication Order + Blurbs)

Below are several of her popular series with each title in release sequence and a brief, spoiler-free description.

Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman Series

Set in idyllic small towns, this series gives cozy romance with baking, cafes, and gentle love stories.

  1. The Inn on Harmony Island (2022)
    A fresh start in a coastal town when a pastry chef inherits an inn and must work with a local carpenter to restore it, with heart and charm in every scene.
  2. The Shop Around the Corner (2022)
    Neighbors and rivals become more than they expected when running small businesses side by side with sparks that neither expected.
  3. Apple Blossom B&B (2023)
    Return visits, past hurts, and blossoming romance with a bed & breakfast stay—past resilience becomes friendship and maybe more.
  4. Godwin’s Grocery (2023)
    Small business meets big community feel; discovering connection among produce, laughter, and unexpected companionship.
  5. Harmony Island Gazette (2024)
    A journalist returns to her hometown and must face old memories—and a familiar face—through local news stories.
  6. Sunny Side Up Diner (2025)
    A chef and a diner owner cross culinary paths, finding more than just shared recipes.
  7. Honey Bee Library (2025)
    Willow steps in to help a community library; romance lasts when someone shows heartfelt support, charm, and unexpected depth.

(Next in line: The Silver Lake Hotel scheduled for early 2026.)

The Red Stiletto Book Club Series

Friends, food, book clubs, and romance in a tight-knit community. Each book revolves around different protagonists but shares setting and emotional tone.

  1. The Magnolia Inn (2020)
    A town’s beloved inn becomes the setting for healing, reconnection, and a second chance romance.

1.5. A Magnolia Kiss (novella, 2020)
A short tale of neighbors with a bet that leads to more than they expect. Light, sweet, ideal between the longer novels.

  1. A Magnolia Homecoming (2020)
    Returning to one’s roots brings old friendships and maybe something more than family ties.
  2. A Magnolia Friendship (2020)
    Exploring a friendship that deepens when two people help each other heal. Warm and soothing.
  3. Magnolia at Midnight (2021)
    Midnight conversations, hidden truths, and romance that grows in unexpected spaces.
  4. A Magnolia Wedding (2021)
    Story of love, commitment, and celebration in a community that supports each other.
  5. A Magnolia Move-In (2021)
    Fresh starts, new living arrangements, and discovering partners where you least expect them.
  6. A Magnolia Adventure (2021)
    An adventure leads two people outside their comfort zones—and into connection.
  7. A Magnolia Christmas (2022)
    Holiday magic, cozy settings, and the warmth of community make this a heartwarming seasonal read.

The Rules of Love Series

For teens or YA romance readers: high school rules, crushes, and emotional growth. Looser story arcs but recurring setting and emotional tone.

  1. Rule #1: You Can’t Date the Coach’s Daughter (2018)
    A girl tries to follow the rules but when love crosses forbidden lines, she must decide what to risk.
  2. Rule #2: You Can’t Crush on Your Sworn Enemy (2018)
    Hostile rivalry meets unexpected connection—how long can a heart deny what it wants?
  3. Rule #3: You Can’t Kiss Your Best Friend (2018)
    When best friends confront feelings, rules are the first thing to break.
  4. Rule #4: You Can’t Trust the Bad Boy (2019)
    A bad boy reputation, a haunted past, and a heroine who believes there’s more beneath the surface.
  5. Rule #5: You Can’t Fall for Your Fake Summer Fling (2019)
    What was meant to be temporary becomes something real as summer love lingers.
  6. Rule #6: You Can’t Elevate the Outcast (2020)
    When someone excluded becomes the object of affection—growth, empathy, and community play big roles.
  7. Rule #7: You Can’t Fake Date Your Brother’s Best Friend (2020)
    Fake relationship trope meets familial tension. Funny, awkward, and romantic.
  8. Rule #8: You Can’t Excuse the Billionaire’s Heir (2019)
    Billionaire heir trope with hidden burdens and a heroine who challenges his walls.
  9. Rule #9: You Can’t Misinterpret a Mistletoe Kiss (2022)
    Holiday setting, misunderstandings, and the magic of seasonal romance.
  10. Rule #10: You Can’t Forgive Your Ex Best Friend (2019)
    When past hurt mixes with unresolved feelings, forgiveness becomes harder than expected.
  11. Rule #11: You Can’t Ignore Your Family’s Feud (2022)
    Family dynamics, rivalry, and learning what matters most.

Standalone and Other Works

Some Anne-Marie Meyer titles are not part of multi-book series. These are perfect if you want single stories, without needing to follow series order.

  • Lucky Charm (2024) — A chance encounter, mistaken identity, and the kind of romance that feels both surprising and inevitable.
  • Christmasland (2020) — Holiday cheer, unexpected love, and festive warmth. Great for seasonal reads.

Chronological vs Publication Order

In most of her series, chronological and publication orders are the same: books are released in the order the stories appear (no big prequel surprises). The Rules of Love series is more loosely connected, but reading in publication order is still the preferred way so minor cross-references or character interactions make sense in context.

Recommended Reading Order

Here’s a suggested path for getting the most from Anne-Marie Meyer’s breadth of work:

  1. Begin with Red Stiletto Book Club if you enjoy small-town friendships, community, and slow-building romance.
  2. Then explore The Rules of Love for lighter high-school/YA romance vibes.
  3. Move to Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman for cozy adult romance in charming towns and café settings.
  4. Try other series like The Ballerina Academy or Braxton Brothers if you want variety in trope and setting.
  5. Standalones are great to take breaks between series or as quick reads.

Complete Anne-Marie Meyer Book Checklist

Here are 12 of her major series and key standalone works to guide you through her full catalogue:

  1. Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman
  2. The Red Stiletto Book Club
  3. The Rules of Love
  4. The Ballerina Academy
  5. The Braxton Brothers
  6. A Fake Marriage / Clean Billionaire Romance series
  7. Christmas Romance series
  8. Standalones: Lucky Charm, Christmasland

Latest or Upcoming Release

The most recent works include Sunny Side Up Diner (2025) in Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman and new entries in Rules of Love. A forthcoming book is The Silver Lake Hotel (expected early 2026) in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series.

FAQs

How many books has Anne-Marie Meyer written?
She has published over 70 titles, spread across multiple series and standalones.

Do her series need to be read in order?
Yes — for most series, publication order is recommended to maintain story consistency, though standalones don’t require any sequence.

Which series is best for starting if I like sweet contemporary romance?
The Red Stiletto Book Club is a gentle, accessible entry point — small-town feel, community, warming characters.

Are there YA titles or younger audience works in her catalogue?
Yes, some Rules of Love books lean toward young adult or teen romance, with high school settings and lighter content.

Are her romances clean or steamy?
Most are clean romance, focused on emotional intimacy and heartfelt storytelling without explicit content.

Related Series & Authors for Comparison

If you enjoy Anne-Marie Meyer’s sweet, clean romance and community-oriented storytelling, you might also like:

  • Jill Shalvis (small-town romance).
  • Debbie Macomber (heartwarming community romances).
  • Rachel Hauck (inspirational and sweet contemporary stories).