How to Read the Clover Springs Series
For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to read the Clover Springs Mail Order Brides series in its original publication order. While each novel focuses on a different couple and can technically be enjoyed as a standalone historical romance, the characters are closely interconnected. Reading in order allows you to watch the frontier town of Clover Springs grow and follow the lives of the Sullivan family and their friends as they build their community.
Clover Springs Mail Order Brides Publication Order
The main series consists of twelve books, beginning in 2016 and wrapping up in 2018:
- Katie (2016)
- Mary (2016)
- Sorcha (2016)
- Emer (2016)
- Laura (2016)
- Ellen (2016)
- Thanksgiving In Clover Springs (2016)
- Christmas in Clover Springs (2017)
- Erin (2017)
- Eleanor (2017)
- Cathy (2017)
- Mrs. Grey (2018)
Chronological Flow and Holiday Stories
Unlike some long-running romance series, there are no confusing timeline jumps in Clover Springs. The publication order perfectly mirrors the chronological progression of the town. This includes the holiday stories, Thanksgiving In Clover Springs and Christmas in Clover Springs, which should be read in their numerical order (as books 7 and 8) to maintain character continuity and avoid spoilers for previous couples.
The Clover Springs East Spin-off Trilogy
If you're looking for more from this universe, Rachel Wesson wrote a companion spin-off trilogy called Clover Springs East. This trilogy shifts the setting from the dusty paths of Colorado to the snowy streets of New York City during a major historical 19th-century blizzard. It features returning characters from the original series—such as Robbie Fenton, Erin Quinn, and Nora Doherty—as they face new dangers and search for love.
Clover Springs East Book Order
Read the spin-off trilogy in this sequence after completing the main Clover Springs series:
- New York Bound (2017)
- New York Storm (2017)
- New York Hope (2017)