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6 Books
2012 – 2014 Published
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Recommended Reading Path for the Bluebonnet Series

For the best experience, readers should follow the series in its combined publication and chronological order. While each story functions as a standalone romance focusing on a different couple, the recurring characters and development of the small-town setting make reading in order much more rewarding.

Bluebonnet Books in Order

  1. The Girl’s Guide to (Man) Hunting (2012) – The first full-length novel following Miranda Hill and pro-hockey player Dane Croft.
  2. The Billionaire of Bluebonnet (2012) – Novella 1.5 following Travis Jesson and Risa Moore.
  3. The Care and Feeding of an Alpha Male (2012) – The second full-length novel following Beth Ann Williamson and Marine Colt Waggoner.
  4. The Legend of Jane (2013) – Novella 2.5 (originally published in the Hot Summer Nights anthology) following blogger Luanne and police officer Hank.
  5. The Expert’s Guide to Driving a Man Wild (2014) – The third full-length novel focusing on survival specialists Grant and Brenna.
  6. The Virgin’s Guide to Misbehaving (2014) – The fourth full-length novel starring Elise Markham and Rome Lozada.
  7. The Bad Boy of Bluebonnet (2014) – Novella 4.5 featuring Emily Allard-Smith and Jericho Lozada.

Understanding the Novels vs. Novellas

The series alternates between full-length contemporary romance novels and shorter, decimal-numbered novellas. The full-length novels (Books 1, 2, 3, and 4) carry a bit more character depth and establish the primary businesses in the town, such as the Wilderness Survival Expeditions school. The novellas (Books 1.5, 2.5, and 4.5) are quicker reads that expand the town's roster of couples and resolve minor local mysteries, like the supposedly haunted bed and breakfast run by Emily Allard-Smith.

Spin-offs and Connections

Although author Jessica Clare is well known for other major contemporary romance series—such as her popular Billionaire Boys Club series—the Bluebonnet books stand alone in their own shared universe. There are no direct plot overlaps or crossover characters with her other series, meaning you can dive into Bluebonnet without needing to read any of her other books first.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Bluebonnet series?

You should start with the first novel, The Girl’s Guide to (Man) Hunting (2012), which introduces the town of Bluebonnet and the Wilderness Survival Expeditions school.

QAre the Bluebonnet books standalones?

Yes, each book features a complete love story with a happy ending for a different couple, but characters from earlier books frequently appear as secondary characters.

QHow many books are in the Bluebonnet series?

The series contains seven books in total, which are split into four full-length novels and three companion novellas.

QWhat is the chronological order of the series?

The chronological order is identical to the publication order, moving from Book 1 through Book 4.5 without any timeline jumps.

QDoes the Bluebonnet series connect to Jessica Clare's Billionaire Boys Club series?

No. While Jessica Clare writes both, the Bluebonnet series is completely self-contained and does not share characters or plotlines with the Billionaire Boys Club.

QWho writes the Bluebonnet series?

The series is written by Jessica Clare, which is a pen name used by author Jill Myles. She also writes under the name Jessica Sims.