Recommended Reading Order
While each book in the Apple Valley Love Stories series is written as a standalone romantic comedy with a complete happily-ever-after, we recommend reading them in publication order. This allows you to experience the community's growth and enjoy the cameos of returning characters without spoilers.
Apple Valley Love Stories in Order
- The Mostly Real McCoy (2021) – The series opener featuring single dad Mac, a temporary nanny arrangement, and fake relationship elements.
- My Own Best Enemy (2021) – A rivals-to-lovers story following childhood enemies Emi and Nash as they navigate wedding planning chaos.
- Pretending I Love Lucy (2022) – A fake engagement rom-com starring Fix and Lucy.
- The Even Odder Couple (2022) – An opposites-attract, forbidden workplace romance featuring Tess and Spencer.
- His Third Second Chance (Book 4.5) – A sweet second-chance novella featuring minor characters from the main series.
- Jill Came Tumbling (Book 5, 2023) – A sweet companion novella wrapping up the core Apple Valley line.
Crossovers and Companion Series
Julie Christianson's books are set in a shared universe, making it easy to transition to her other works once you finish Apple Valley:
- Abieville Love Stories: Set in a neighboring town, this series features direct crossovers with Apple Valley. Characters like Mac, Daisy, and the triplets make guest appearances, starting in That Time I Kissed My Brother's Best Friend (2023).
- Harvest Hollow Love Stories: Another connected small-town sweet rom-com series starting with Faking the Fall, sharing the same cozy, heartwarming tone.