The Recommended Reading Order
If you want to experience the full charm of Christmas, Colorado, the best way to read the series is in order of publication. Because the stories follow recurring characters, family progressions, and town-wide events, reading chronologically allows you to see the community grow and relationships develop naturally.
Here is the complete reading path for the series:
- The Trouble with Christmas (2013) – The first novel in the series introduces developer Madison Lane and Sheriff Gage McBride. This book also inspired the Hallmark Channel movie adaptation.
- Christmas in July (2014) – Follows Grace Flaherty and her husband Jack as they navigate a poignant story of second chances.
- It Happened at Christmas (2014) – Focuses on the opposites-attract romance between free-spirited Skylar Davis and Mayor Ethan O’Connor.
- Wedding Bells in Christmas (2015) – The story of Olivia O'Connor and firefighter Connor MacKenzie.
- Snowbound at Christmas (2015) – Follows the town's resident bad boy, Hunter, and veterinarian Catherine.
- Kiss Me in Christmas (2016) – Focuses on actress Chloe and police officer Logan.
- Happy Ever After in Christmas (2016) – Follows Allison and local deputy Jax.
- Miracle at Christmas (2017) – A novella (often labeled as Book 7.5) centering on Charlotte Bailey and doctor Matt Trainer as they fight to save the local hospital.
- One Night in Christmas (2019) – A novella (often labeled as Book 8) that follows boutique owner Sophia Dane and her brother-in-law, Adam.
Chronological vs. Publication Order
For the Christmas, Colorado series, the publication order and the chronological storyline flow in the exact same direction. The events of the books follow a linear path, starting with the town's introduction in 2013 and continuing through the later novellas. While each novel functions as a standalone romance focusing on a specific couple, reading them out of order will spoil previous couples' happy endings and make the town's recurring gossip columns ("News with Nell") harder to follow.
Spin-Offs and Connections
All books in the Christmas, Colorado series are written solely by Debbie Mason. Although she is well known for other small-town romance series, such as Harmony Harbor and Highland Falls, these series take place in entirely different locations with unique casts of characters. There are no official crossovers or character cameos connecting Christmas, Colorado to her other fictional universes, meaning you can read this series completely independently.
The Hallmark Adaptation
If you are a fan of holiday films, you might recognize the town. The first novel in the series, The Trouble with Christmas, was adapted into the Hallmark Channel movie Welcome to Christmas in 2018. The film captures the cozy mountain setting and the core conflict of the book, making it a perfect companion watch after you finish the first novel.