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Brides of Bliss County Books in Order

4 Books
2014 – 2015 Published
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01
The Marriage Pact
The Marriage Pact
2014
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02
The Marriage Charm
The Marriage Charm
2014
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03
The Marriage Season
The Marriage Season
2015
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04
Christmas in Mustang Creek
Christmas in Mustang Creek
2015
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The Recommended Reading Order

The Brides of Bliss County series revolves around three lifelong friends—Hadleigh, Melody, and Bex—who make a pact to find love in the small town of Mustang Creek, Wyoming. To fully appreciate the continuity of their friendships and the evolution of the town, you should read the books in their publication order:

  1. The Marriage Pact (2014) – Focuses on Hadleigh Stevens and cowboy Tripp Galloway.
  2. The Marriage Charm (2015) – Focuses on jewelry designer Melody Nolan and police chief Spencer Hogan.
  3. The Marriage Season (2015) – Focuses on Bex Stuart and single father Tate Calder.
  4. Christmas in Mustang Creek (2015) – Follows Charlotte Morgan and veterinarian Jaxon "Jax" Locke in a festive holiday story.

Next Steps: The Carsons of Mustang Creek

Once you finish the main series, you can stay in Mustang Creek by reading the spin-off series, The Carsons of Mustang Creek. While it focuses on a new set of characters—the Carson brothers—it is set in the same charming community:

  • Once a Rancher (2016)
  • Always a Cowboy (2016)
  • Forever a Hero (2017)
  • A Snow Country Christmas (2017)

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Brides of Bliss County series?

You should start with the first book, The Marriage Pact, which introduces the core friendship group and their pact in Mustang Creek.

QIs Christmas in Mustang Creek part of the Brides of Bliss County series?

Yes, Christmas in Mustang Creek is the fourth and final book of the series, though it introduces a new couple rather than one of the original three best friends.

QHow are Brides of Bliss County and The Carsons of Mustang Creek connected?

Both series are written by Linda Lael Miller and are set in the fictional town of Mustang Creek, Wyoming, allowing characters and locations to overlap.

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

No, the series is written entirely by Linda Lael Miller. The main spin-off is her follow-up series, The Carsons of Mustang Creek.

QIn what order were the Brides of Bliss County books published?

The books were published in this order: The Marriage Pact (2014), followed by The Marriage Charm, The Marriage Season, and Christmas in Mustang Creek (all in 2015).