Bella Osborne Books in Order (Updated 2026-02-27)

Bella Osborne is a UK romantic-comedy and feel-good fiction author. Her backlist is split between four-part serials (released in episodes, then later bundled into a single full novel) and standalone full-length books.

Order matters most inside each serial, because the “parts” are one continuous story.

Start here (pick one)

• Best low-stress entry (standalone): The Library (2021)
• Best “read-a-whole-story-in-one-go” entry: Escape to Willow Cottage (2017) (this is the complete Willow Cottage story in one volume)
• If you enjoy episodic cliffhangers: start with Part 1 of any serial below and read straight through

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The two formats you’ll see (and why it matters)

Serial parts: “Part 1–4” titles that form one complete novel-length plot. Read them in order.

Bind-up editions: a single book titled like Escape to Willow Cottage or A Wedding at Sandy Cove that usually contains Parts 1-4. If you read the bind-up, you can skip the individual parts.

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Serial stories, in the order that keeps continuity clean

Willow Cottage (4-part serial)

Included (Parts):

1. Sunshine and Secrets (2016): Beth arrives at Willow Cottage needing safety and anonymity, and the central secret-and-new-start engine begins immediately.
2. Christmas Cheer (2016): The fragile new routine is tested by holiday pressure, forcing hidden feelings and local loyalties into the open.
3. A Spring Affair (2017): Fresh hope brings fresh complications, and the romance can’t move forward without honest decisions.
4. Summer Delights (2017): The long-running tensions come due, turning the seasonal escape into a permanent-life choice.

Optional (Bind-up):

• Escape to Willow Cottage (2017): The full Willow Cottage story in one volume, ideal if you prefer one continuous read.

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Ottercombe Bay (4-part serial)

Included (Parts):

1. Where There’s a Will (2017): Daisy returns to Ottercombe Bay for a funeral and inherits a problem she can’t solve quickly or quietly.
2. Gin and Trouble (2018): The “temporary stay” becomes real life, and relationships deepen as obligations tighten.
3. Raising the Bar (2018): Business and belonging collide, pushing Daisy toward commitments that come with consequences.
4. Shaken and Stirred (2018): The story resolves its biggest tensions as Daisy decides what she’s building, and who she’s building it with.

Optional (Bind-up):

• Coming Home to Ottercombe Bay (2018): The complete Ottercombe Bay story in one volume.

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Wildflower Park (4-part serial)

Included (Parts):

1. Build Me Up Buttercup (2018): A fresh start at Wildflower Park becomes a test of confidence, independence, and unexpected attraction.
2. A Budding Romance (2019): New feelings challenge old rules, and the community around the park starts shaping real stakes.
3. Oopsy Daisy (2019): A well-meant plan backfires, forcing the romance to prove itself under pressure.
4. Rooting for You! (2019): The final part pays off the season-long build as the characters choose between comfort and change.

Optional (Bind-up):

• A Walk in Wildflower Park (2019): The complete Wildflower Park story in one volume.

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Meet Me at Pebble Beach (4-part serial)

Included (Parts):

1. Out of the Blue (2020): Regan’s “lucky break” turns precarious fast, and the series’ central gamble is set in motion.
2. In Too Deep (2020): A new situation forces Regan to rely on people she barely trusts, tightening both romantic and practical stakes.
3. Sink or Swim (2020): Consequences arrive faster than solutions, and Regan’s choices begin reshaping her future.
4. Seas the Day (2020): The story’s conflicts reach their tipping point, turning survival mode into a decisive new direction.

Optional (Bind-up):

• Meet Me at Pebble Beach (2020): The complete Pebble Beach story in one volume.

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The Promise of Summer (4-part serial)

Included (Parts):

1. With This Ring… (2021): Ruby’s plan for her future starts with a bold decision, and the romantic complications begin immediately.
2. A Dog’s Life (2021): A new responsibility changes daily life, and romance has to fit around reality rather than fantasy.
3. Thanks a Bunch (2021): A chain of small mishaps turns into big emotional clarity, pushing the leads toward honest priorities.
4. Here Comes the Sun (2021): The final part delivers payoff for the long build, resolving the “promise” the series makes at the start.

Optional (Bind-up):

• The Promise of Summer (2021): The complete Summer story in one volume.

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A Wedding at Sandy Cove (4-part serial)

Included (Parts):

1. Always the Bridesmaid (2022): Ella’s work on wedding dresses pulls her into a fresh romantic mess where she can’t stay on the sidelines.
2. Stitched Up (2022): A new tangle of secrets and expectations tightens the emotional thread, raising the cost of staying “easygoing.”
3. Gown But Not Out (2022): Setbacks force Ella to rethink what she’ll accept, and the romance hinges on self-respect.
4. A Perfect Fit (2022): The story closes by paying off the series’ running question: who truly fits Ella’s life, and on what terms.

Optional (Bind-up):

• A Wedding at Sandy Cove (2022): The complete Sandy Cove story in one volume.

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An Invitation to Seashell Bay (4-part serial)

Included (Parts):

1. Part 1: All Things Crafty (2023): A struggling plan meets an inconvenient deal, launching the seaside setup and the central romantic friction.
2. Part 2: Tied Up in Knots (2023): Time pressure squeezes both the business problem and the relationship problem, forcing riskier choices.
3. Part 3: It’s All Starting to Unravel (2023): What looked simple becomes layered, and the romance is tested by what people hide.
4. Part 4: Having a Ball (2023): The final part brings public stakes and private honesty together, closing the story’s main arc.

Optional (Bind-up):

• An Invitation to Seashell Bay (2023): The complete Seashell Bay story in one volume.

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Full-length standalones (read in any order)

These do not rely on the serial continuities above.

1. It Started at Sunset Cottage (2015): A woman rebuilding after loss finds her quiet plan disrupted by community entanglements and a romance that won’t stay tidy.
2. A Family Holiday (2016): A getaway meant to heal turns chaotic as family history and present-day feelings collide in close quarters.
3. One Family Christmas (2020): A holiday gathering forces unspoken dynamics into the open, with love and forgiveness competing with old habits.
4. The Library (2021): A struggling library becomes a lifeline for unexpected friendship and a romance rooted in showing up, not grand gestures.
5. The Girls (2022): A long friendship faces adult reality checks, and love has to work around what loyalty really costs.
6. The Perfect Christmas Village (2023): A festive setting turns into a full community puzzle, where belonging depends on honesty more than charm.
7. Finding Love at Sunset Shore (2024): A seaside reset becomes a new-life experiment, and romance grows through messy, practical change.
8. Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands (2024): A Highlands holiday throws two lives together and asks whether a seasonal spark can survive real-world choices.

(Note: some editions list different release years for Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands depending on format.)

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Recommended reading order (without overthinking it)

If you want complete stories with the fewest decisions

1. Escape to Willow Cottage (2017)
2. Coming Home to Ottercombe Bay (2018)
3. A Walk in Wildflower Park (2019)
4. Meet Me at Pebble Beach (2020)
5. The Library (2021)
6. A Wedding at Sandy Cove (2022)
7. An Invitation to Seashell Bay (2023)
8. Finding Love at Sunset Shore (2024)

If you prefer the “episode” experience

Pick one serial and read Part 1 → Part 4 without switching series midstream.

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Latest and upcoming (as currently listed)

• Newest widely listed release: Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands (latest editions list 2024/2025 depending on format).
• Upcoming titles (announced): Not Quite Done with Dating (2026) and Tuesdays are for Oversharing (2026).

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FAQs

Do these series connect to each other?
They’re best treated as separate story worlds. The continuity you need is within a series, not across series.

Should I read the parts or the bind-up?
If you like cliffhangers and short sessions, read the parts. If you want one smooth arc, read the bind-up.

Where do I start if I only want one book?
Start with The Library (2021) for a clean standalone, or Escape to Willow Cottage (2017) for a complete “serial-in-one-volume” experience.

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Bottom line

Bella Osborne’s safest reading order is simple: choose one serial and finish it, or pick a standalone and read it whenever you like. If you want one dependable starting point, The Library (2021) is the cleanest first step.