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9 Months Later Books in Order

  • 46 Books
  • 1995 – 2000 Published

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How to Read the 9 Months Later Series

Before diving in, it is helpful to understand that 9 Months Later is not a single continuous story. Instead, it was a popular thematic miniseries published under the Harlequin Superromance imprint. Dozens of romance authors contributed standalone stories to this series, all centered around the life-changing news of an unexpected pregnancy.

Because the books are completely standalone, there is no strict chronological reading order or plot continuity to worry about. You have two main ways to read them:

Option 1: The Brenda Novak Trilogy (Recommended)

If you are looking for the highly-rated books by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak, she wrote three standalone novels for the series in 2000. These are often read together as a trilogy and have been reissued in a single volume called The Baby Business Collection. This is the best starting point for most readers.

Option 2: The Broad Harlequin Collection (Publication Order)

For completionists who want to explore the entire thematic line, you can read the books in order of their release, starting with Janice Kay Johnson's Her Sister's Baby from 1995. Since every book features a different couple and setting, you can pick and choose based on your favorite authors.

The Brenda Novak Trilogy Breakdown

Brenda Novak's contributions are the most famous corner of this franchise. Here is the order of her three books:

  • Expectations (also published as Back to You) (2000): Jenna Livingston returns to her hometown, only to confront her past and reconnect with her first love, Adam, while facing an unexpected pregnancy.
  • Snow Baby (2000): Stranded in a snowstorm, Chantel Miller is rescued by Dillon Broderick. Their passionate night together results in a pregnancy that is complicated by Dillon's history with Chantel's estranged sister.
  • Baby Business (2000): To afford medical treatments for her daughter, Macy McKinney agrees to a temporary marriage of convenience and to carry a child for widower Thad Winters, leading to unexpected feelings.

Complete Harlequin 9 Months Later Book List

If you want to track down the full list of titles released under the Harlequin Superromance banner, here is the chronological publication order:

  • Her Sister's Baby by Janice Kay Johnson (1995)
  • Three for the Road by Shannon Waverly (1995)
  • Because of the Baby by Janice Kay Johnson (1996)
  • Having His Baby by Karen Young (1996)
  • The Miracle Baby by Janice Kay Johnson (1997)
  • Another Man's Child by Tara Taylor Quinn (1997)
  • The Fraudulent Fiancee by Muriel Jensen (1997)
  • Laura's Baby by Rebecca Winters (1997)
  • Deception by Morgan Hayes (1998)
  • Father: Unknown by Tara Taylor Quinn (1998)
  • His Brother's Baby by Connie Bennett (1998)
  • Deborah's Son by Stella Bagwell (1998)
  • The Pull of the Moon by Janice Kay Johnson (1999)
  • Expecting The Best by Lynnette Kent (1999)
  • The Family Way by Roz Denny Fox (1999)
  • Expectations / Back To You by Brenda Novak (2000)
  • Because of the Baby by Olivia Rupprecht (2000)
  • And Baby Makes Six by Linda Markowiak (2000)
  • Mom's the Word by Roz Denny Fox (2000)
  • Snow Baby by Brenda Novak (2000)
  • Baby Business by Brenda Novak (2000)
  • Mr. and Mrs. Wrong by Fay Robinson (2001)
  • True Heart by Peggy Nicholson (2001)
  • Child of His Heart by Joan Kilby (2001)
  • You're My Baby by Laura Abbot (2002)
  • Her Baby's Father by Anne Haven (2002)
  • A Baby of Her Own by Brenda Mott (2002)
  • Child of Their Vows by Joan Kilby (2003)
  • After That Night by Darlene Graham (2003)
  • A Baby in the House by Pamela Ford (2003)
  • Oh Baby! by Pamela Ford (2004)
  • The New Baby by Brenda Mott (2004)
  • The Toy Box by K.N. Casper (2004)
  • With Child by Janice Kay Johnson (2005)
  • His Best Friend's Baby by C.J. Carmichael (2005)
  • Pregnant Protector by Anne Marie Duquette (2005)
  • First Comes Baby by Janice Kay Johnson (2007)
  • Father Material by Kimberly Van Meter (2007)
  • A Town Called Christmas by Carrie Weaver (2007)
  • Unexpected Gifts by Holly Jacobs (2009)
  • Mother To Be by Sarah Mayberry (2009)
  • The Baby Album by Rebecca Winters (2009)
  • Best for the Baby by Ann Evans (2009)
  • The Baby Agenda by Helen Brenna (2010)
  • Beginning with Their Baby by Tracy Wolf (2010)
  • For Their Baby by Ann Evans (2011)

Frequently Asked

What is the 9 Months Later series about?

The 9 Months Later series is a thematic collection of contemporary romance novels focusing on unexpected pregnancies, second chances, and family building. Each book tells a standalone romance story.

Are all 9 Months Later books written by Brenda Novak?

No. The series is a multi-author Harlequin Superromance miniseries. Bestselling author Brenda Novak wrote three books in the collection, while other authors like Janice Kay Johnson and Rebecca Winters wrote the rest.

Do I need to read the 9 Months Later books in order?

No. Because each book features a completely different cast of characters and a standalone plot, you can read them in any order you choose.

What is the difference between Expectations and Back to You?

They are the exact same book. Brenda Novak's contribution was originally published in 2000 as Expectations and was later re-released under the title Back to You.

What is The Baby Business Collection?

It is a 3-in-1 anthology book that compiles Brenda Novak's three contributions to the series: Back to You (originally Expectations), Snow Baby, and Baby Business.

Where should I start reading this series?

We recommend starting with Brenda Novak's first contribution, Expectations (also known as Back to You), or picking up The Baby Business Collection.