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Colebridge Community Books in Order

7 Books
2012 – 2015 Published
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How to Read the Colebridge Community Series

To experience the full journey of florist-turned-quilter Anne Brown, you should read the Colebridge Community series in its original publication order. The series follows a linear timeline, meaning publication order and chronological order are identical. Reading the books in sequence is key to watching Anne's friendships, romance, and local quilt-related mysteries develop naturally.

Colebridge Community Books in Recommended Reading Order

Here is the sequence of the seven books in the Colebridge Community series:

  1. The Basement Quilt (2012) – The story begins when Anne Brown learns to quilt to assist her aunt, only to uncover family secrets stashed away in her mother's basement.
  2. The Potting Shed Quilt (2013) – Anne and her fiancé Sam search for their dream home while another mysterious quilt brings past secrets to light.
  3. The Funeral Parlor Quilt (2013) – Colebridge is abuzz with gossip and intrigue as Anne investigates the unusual mysteries linked to a local funeral home.
  4. The Jane Austen Quilt Club (2014) – Anne and her friends form a specialized quilting circle, but drama strikes when a prized quilt is mysteriously swapped at a show.
  5. The Ghostly Quilts on Main (2014) – The series takes a supernatural turn when spectral participants start appearing during a high-stakes quilt show on Main Street.
  6. Quilted Lilies (2015) – Anne navigates community rivalries and personal shifts as the town unites around a new creative project.
  7. A Colebridge Quilted Christmas (2015) – The series wraps up with a festive holiday celebration that brings Anne's story to a cozy and satisfying conclusion.

Chronological Sequence vs. Publication Order

Because the events of each novel build directly upon the relationships, marriages, and town changes of the previous installment, jumping out of order will lead to major spoilers. For the best experience, start at the very beginning with The Basement Quilt.

Spin-Offs and Sister Series

While there are no direct character crossovers or spin-offs set in Colebridge, author Ann Hazelwood has written several other cozy, quilting-themed series that fans of Colebridge will love:

  • East Perry County Series – A five-book series set in historic Missouri, beginning with Family Secrets.
  • Wine Country Quilts Series – Set against the backdrop of a Missouri winery, beginning with For the Love of Quilts.
  • Door County Quilts Series – Set in Wisconsin's beautiful Door County, starting with The Door County Cherry Pie Quilt.

Frequently Asked

QCan the Colebridge Community books be read out of order?

It is not recommended. The series follows a sequential chronological timeline tracing the life, marriage, and family mysteries of protagonist Anne Brown, so reading them out of order will spoil major plot points.

QWhere does the Colebridge Community series take place?

The books are set in the fictional historic town of Colebridge, Missouri, which is inspired by the author's real-life hometown of St. Charles, Missouri.

QDo other Ann Hazelwood series connect to Colebridge?

No. While her other series like the East Perry County, Wine Country Quilts, and Door County Quilts series share similar cozy quilting themes, they feature entirely separate characters and settings without direct crossovers.

QIs there a paranormal aspect to these cozy mysteries?

Yes. A light supernatural element is woven into the series, most prominently in the fifth book, The Ghostly Quilts on Main, which features spectral presences at a quilt show.

QWho is the main character of the Colebridge Community series?

The central protagonist is Anne Brown, a local florist who discovers the art of quilting and becomes the town's go-to sleuth for quilt-related mysteries.

QHow many books are in the Colebridge Community series?

There are exactly seven books in the main series, starting with The Basement Quilt in 2012 and ending with A Colebridge Quilted Christmas in 2015.