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3 Books
2020 – 2022 Published
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01
A Sweet Mess
A Sweet Mess
2020
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02
The Dating Dare
The Dating Dare
2021
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03
Booked on a Feeling
Booked on a Feeling
2022
Amazon

How to Read the A Sweet Mess Series

The A Sweet Mess series by Jayci Lee is a trilogy of contemporary romantic comedies set in Weldon, California. While each book works perfectly well as a standalone romance, they are interconnected companion novels. Characters from the first book show up as major players or best friends in the sequels.

For the best reading experience and to watch the character dynamics unfold naturally, we highly recommend reading them in publication order.

A Sweet Mess Books in Publication Order

Here is the complete order of the A Sweet Mess series by publication date:

  • A Sweet Mess (2020): Follows Aubrey Choi, a talented baker who owns the bakery Comfort Zone, and Landon Kim, a food critic who writes a scathing review of her shop—unaware that they recently shared a passionate one-night stand.
  • The Dating Dare (2021): Focuses on Tara Park (Aubrey's best friend) and Seth Kim (Landon's brother) as they engage in a game of truth or dare that turns into a series of four no-strings-attached dates.
  • Booked on a Feeling (2022): Follows Lizzy Chung (a lawyer-turned-bookseller) and Jack Park (Tara's brother) in a cozy friends-to-lovers romance set in a Weldon bookstore.

The Connections: Family and Friendships

The series is beloved for its tight-knit group of Korean-American protagonists and their overlapping relationships:

  • The Kim Brothers: Landon Kim (the hero of A Sweet Mess) is the brother of Seth Kim (the hero of The Dating Dare).
  • The Park Siblings: Tara Park (the heroine of The Dating Dare) is the brother of Jack Park (the hero of Booked on a Feeling).
  • The Best Friends: Aubrey, Tara, and Lizzy are close friends who support each other through career changes, emotional baggage, and romantic endeavors.

What About the Movie Adaptation?

In 2020, it was announced that actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim had optioned the film rights to A Sweet Mess through his production company, 3AD. However, the project did not move forward into production, and there are currently no active plans for a film adaptation of the series.

Frequently Asked

QDo I have to read the A Sweet Mess books in order?

No. Each book in the series is a standalone companion novel with a self-contained romance. However, reading them in publication order is highly recommended to avoid spoilers about previous couples and to fully enjoy the recurring character friendships.

QWhere does the A Sweet Mess series take place?

The books are set in the fictional town of Weldon, California, located in Northern California's wine country.

QIs there a movie version of A Sweet Mess?

Although a movie adaptation produced by and starring Daniel Dae Kim was announced in 2020, the project did not go forward and is no longer in development.

QHow many books are in the A Sweet Mess series?

There are exactly three books in the main series: A Sweet Mess, The Dating Dare, and Booked on a Feeling. The trilogy is complete.

QWhat other books has Jayci Lee written?

Jayci Lee is also known for her Harlequin Desire series, Heirs of Hansol (which includes Temporary Wife Temptation, Secret Crush Seduction, and Off Limits Attraction), as well as her fantasy series, Realm of Four Kingdoms (starting with Nine Tailed).