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9 Books
2019 – 2022 Published
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Recommended Reading Path: Where to Start in Angel Sands

The Angel Sands series is set in a charming, fictional California beach town and consists of nine main novels and one companion novella. While each book is written as a standalone contemporary romance focusing on a different couple, we highly recommend reading them in publication order. Reading in sequence allows you to experience the natural timeline of the town, watch recurring characters develop, and see friendships and relationships evolve in the background.

If you prefer to start with the very best introduction to the town's atmosphere, begin with the first book, Let Me Burn, which establishes the community and introduces many of the recurring characters you will meet throughout the series.

Angel Sands Books in Publication and Chronological Order

Because the publication order aligns perfectly with the internal chronological timeline of the town, following this list is the most rewarding way to experience the series:

  1. Let Me Burn (2019) – Lucas Russell, a firefighter recovering from an injury, and Ember Kennedy, a school teacher starting fresh after a broken engagement.
  2. She's Like the Wind (2019) – Nate Crawford, a single dad, and Ally Sutton, a spirited employee at the local surf school.
  3. Sweet Little Lies (2019) – Aiden Black, a successful businessman, and Brooke Newton, a single mother guarding a deep secret.
  4. Just a Kiss (2019) – Caitie Russell, owner of the local Holiday Magic shop, and her brother's best friend, Brecken Miller.
  5. Baby I'm Yours (2020) – Dr. James Tanner, a widowed town physician, and Harper Hayes, following an unexpected pregnancy after a fateful night.
  6. Pieces of Us (2020) – Griff Lambert, a local whale-boat captain, and Autumn Paxton, a newcomer looking for a temporary escape.
  7. Chasing the Sun (2021) – Jackson Lewis, a local businessman, and Lydia Paxton, a free-spirited travel organizer visiting her family.
  8. Heart and Soul (2021) – Rich Martin, a busy ER doctor, and Meghan Hart, a single mother who moves next door and agrees to a fake-dating arrangement.
  9. Lost in Him (2022) – Chris Vaughn, a former Hollywood bad boy trying to make a movie, and Chelsea Kennedy, the nanny he hires for his young daughter.

Companion Novellas and Tie-ins

In addition to the nine main novels, Carrie Elks published Wide Open Spaces in March 2022. This companion novella features Liv Howard and Adrian Lockhard (former law school rivals who team up to help Liv's cousin). While it takes place in the same universe, it can be read at any point in your journey through Angel Sands, though publication-order enthusiasts usually pick it up right before or after the final novel, Lost in Him.

Crossovers and Other Carrie Elks Series

Although Carrie Elks has written several other popular contemporary romance series—such as The Salinger Brothers, The Shakespeare Sisters, and The Heartbreak Brothers—they are distinct stories set in different locations. There are no direct crossovers or shared character arcs between the residents of Angel Sands and those other series, meaning you can enjoy the beach town of Angel Sands completely on its own without needing to read her other books first.

Frequently Asked

QCan the Angel Sands books be read as standalones?

Yes. Each novel in the series features a self-contained love story with a different couple and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. However, reading them in order enhances the experience, as characters from previous books frequently reappear as secondary characters.

QWhat is the first book in the Angel Sands series?

The first book is Let Me Burn, published in 2019. It introduces readers to the coastal town of Angel Sands through the romance of Lucas Russell and Ember Kennedy.

QHow many books are in the Angel Sands series?

There are nine full-length novels in the main series, plus one companion novella titled Wide Open Spaces.

QWhere does the novella Wide Open Spaces fit into the reading order?

Wide Open Spaces was published in March 2022. It works well as a standalone companion read and is best enjoyed either alongside the later books in the series or as a bonus story after you finish the main nine novels.

QAre the Angel Sands books connected to The Shakespeare Sisters or Salinger Brothers?

No. While they are written by the same author, Carrie Elks, these series are set in different worlds and do not feature crossover characters or plotlines. You can read Angel Sands independently of her other series.

QWhat are the common tropes in the Angel Sands series?

The series features popular contemporary romance tropes including brother's best friend (Just a Kiss), accidental pregnancy (Baby I'm Yours), fake dating (Heart and Soul), second-chance romance (Sweet Little Lies), and grumpy/sunshine dynamics.