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Sharla Lovelace’s romance novels are easiest to navigate in two ways:
(1) follow the series lists when you want recurring characters and a steady setting, or (2) read everything by publication date if you’re collecting her full catalog, including shorter works and multi-author projects.

A simple starting pick:
- Small-town romance with a longer run: start with A Charmed Little Lie (first in the Charmed, Texas books).
- Action-leaning romance with storm-chasing energy: start with Loving the Chase.
- A single, emotional standalone: try Don’t Let Go.
All Sharla Lovelace books by publication order
Each title below includes a one-line “what it feels like” note written fresh for this guide.
- The Reason Is You (2012): A woman returns to a small town that never stopped judging her, and love makes hiding impossible.
- Just One Day (2012): A tight time-limit romance where one decision forces a heroine to choose bravery over safety.
- Before and Ever Since (2012): A long-buried past resurfaces and threatens the “new life” a woman worked hard to build.
- Don’t Let Go (2014): Childhood best friends face the fallout of a devastating choice that split them apart for years.
- Stay With Me (2014): A relationship hits its breaking point, and both leads have to decide what “starting over” actually costs.
- Don’t Let Go (Revised Edition) (2015): The same core story in an updated edition, best treated as an alternative version rather than a new book.
- Loving the Chase (2015): A thrill-seeking hero and a grounded heroine collide in a storm-chasing world built on risk.
- The Sweetest Chase (2016): Wedding pressure, family expectations, and old crush energy turn into a romance that won’t stay polite.
- The Cottage on Pumpkin and Vine (2016, multi-author): A cozy, small-town autumn story that leans into warmth, community, and fresh beginnings.
- Hero in Disguise (2017, novella): A shorter romance that plays with hidden feelings and the moment pretending stops working.
- A Charmed Little Lie (2017): One harmless lie becomes a full-time mess when a woman’s “perfect story” meets a very real man.
- Lucky Charmed (2017): A prickly heroine and an unexpected match discover that vulnerability isn’t the same thing as weakness.
- Once a Charmer (2017): A town favorite finally gets her chance at love, if she can stop waiting for the “right time.”
- Charmed at First Sight (2018): A runaway bride meets a biker at the worst possible moment… which might be the best possible moment.
- A Charm Like You (2018): A woman rebuilding after a long relationship finds that starting over can be funny, awkward, and real.
- The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas (2020, multi-author): A trio of Texas holiday romances with adventure edges and heartfelt payoffs.
Inside that 2020 collection:
- The Mistletoe Promise (2020): A Christmas-season romance where a promise made under pressure becomes a chance at something lasting.
Series-only reading order
Use these if you want the cleanest character introductions and “who’s who” continuity.
Charmed in Texas (read in order)
- A Charmed Little Lie: A small lie snowballs into a romance that demands honesty.
- Lucky Charmed: A guarded heart meets the one person who won’t flinch.
- Once a Charmer: A slow-burn love story built on patience and small-town closeness.
- Charmed at First Sight: A runaway bride romance with impulsive momentum.
- A Charm Like You: A fresh-start romance that focuses on rebuilding and choosing better.
Heart of the Storm (read in order)
- Loving the Chase: Storm-chasing stakes plus a romance that thrives on tension.
- The Sweetest Chase: A second story in the same world where commitment questions get loud.
Shorter works and multi-author projects
These are easy to slot in whenever you want a quick change of pace.
- Hero in Disguise (novella): Short, focused romance with “feelings revealed” energy.
- The Cottage on Pumpkin and Vine (multi-author): Cozy fall read with a small-town comfort vibe.
- The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas (multi-author): Holiday romances with Texas flavor and three separate love stories.
The simplest plan that avoids confusion
If you want a tidy, no-stress route:
- Read Charmed in Texas from book 1 to 5.
- Then read Heart of the Storm (2 books).
- Mix in Hero in Disguise, then save the multi-author holiday and fall books for when you want seasonal reads.
Frank is the editor of BookSeries.blog, focusing on publication order, chronological timelines, and spoiler-free reading guides for book series and fictional universes.

