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14 Books
2014 – 2022 Published
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The Best Reading Order for Blessings, Georgia

To get the most out of Sharon Sala's charming Southern contemporary romance series, we recommend reading the books in order of their publication. While each novel focuses on a standalone romance with a happy ending, the town itself is a recurring character. Reading in order allows you to watch the community grow, follow ongoing background stories, and see familiar faces return in later books.

Blessings, Georgia Books in Order

Here is the complete sequence of books in the series, noting title changes to help you avoid buying duplicate copies:

  1. You and Only You (originally published as The Curl Up & Dye) (2014)
  2. Count Your Blessings (originally published as Color Me Bad) (2015) — Note: This is a prequel novella (numbered as Book 0.5) that can be read first or enjoyed later.
  3. I'll Stand by You (2015)
  4. Saving Jake (2016)
  5. A Piece of My Heart (2017)
  6. The Color of Love (2018)
  7. Come Back to Me (2018)
  8. Forever My Hero (2019)
  9. A Rainbow Above Us (2019)
  10. The Way Back to You (2019)
  11. Once in a Blue Moon (2020)
  12. Somebody to Love (2021)
  13. The Christmas Wish (2021)
  14. The Best of Me (2022)

Chronological vs. Publication Order Caveats

The main question readers face is when to read the prequel novella, Count Your Blessings. It was published in 2015 (after the first full-length novel) but takes place chronologically before the events of You and Only You. If you prefer to experience the town from its absolute chronological beginning, start with the novella. However, starting with You and Only You is highly recommended, as it delivers a fuller introduction to the local community and setting.

Frequently Asked

QDo I have to read the Blessings, Georgia series in order?

While each book features a self-contained romance that can stand alone, it is highly recommended to read them in order. The recurring characters, town gossip, and community relationships develop progressively across the series.

QWhat is the first book in the Blessings, Georgia series?

The first full-length novel published in the series is You and Only You (first released as The Curl Up & Dye). However, the prequel novella Count Your Blessings takes place first chronologically.

QWhy do some Blessings, Georgia books have different titles?

Several titles were republished with new names. The first novel, The Curl Up & Dye, was retitled You and Only You. The prequel novella, Color Me Bad, was retitled Count Your Blessings.

QIs the Blessings, Georgia series finished?

Yes, the series concluded in 2022 with the release of the 13th novel (and 14th book overall), The Best of Me.

QAre there any co-authored books or spin-offs in this series?

No. The entire series is solely written by Sharon Sala, and there are currently no official spin-off series or co-authored entries.

QWhat is the romance style of these books?

The series is widely appreciated for its warm, emotional, and clean romance style, emphasizing emotional intimacy, second chances, and community healing over explicit content.