Recommended Reading Path
For the best reading experience, we recommend reading the Big Sky Romance series in its original publication order. While each book is written as a standalone romance focusing on a different couple, the stories take place in the same tight-knit town of Moose Creek, Montana, and characters from earlier books make cameos later in the series. Reading them in sequence allows you to see the community grow and follow the character connections naturally.
The Big Sky Romance Reading Order
- A Cowboy's Touch (2011): The trilogy kicks off with Abigail, a city journalist sent to Moose Creek to care for her ailing aunt. There, she meets Wade, a cowboy haunted by a painful past, leading to a journey of trust and second chances.
- The Accidental Bride (2012): This second book follows Shay Brandenberger, a single mother struggling to save her family's ranch, who finds herself legally married to her high-school sweetheart, Travis McCoy, after a local mock wedding reenactment goes unexpectedly right.
- The Trouble with Cowboys (2012): The final installment centers on Annie Wilkerson, a talented horse trainer who is wary of cowboys, and Dylan Taylor, a charming playboy. They strike a deal to help each other with a local column and an ailing horse, only to find real love along the way.
Publication Order vs. Chronological Order
Because the publication order matches the chronological events in Moose Creek, there is no need to shuffle the books. A Cowboy's Touch establishes the setting and characters, followed by the events of The Accidental Bride, and concluding with The Trouble with Cowboys, which brings back the main couples of the first two novels for heartwarming reunions.
Spin-Offs and Collections
While there are no direct spin-off series set in Moose Creek, readers looking to own the entire trilogy at once can find the Big Sky Romance Collection, which compiles all three books into a single volume. If you enjoy Denise Hunter's signature blend of Christian faith, emotional depth, and small-town charm, you might also enjoy her other popular series, such as the Blue Ridge Romance series or the Chapel Springs series.