How to Read the Sea Breeze Series
Abbi Glines's Sea Breeze series is a cornerstone of contemporary Young Adult (YA) and New Adult (NA) romance. Set in a fictional coastal town in Alabama, the series follows an interconnected group of friends navigating first loves, deep heartbreaks, and the transition into adulthood. While each book spotlights a different couple, the characters constantly cross over into each other's stories, making a structured reading order essential to avoid spoilers and fully appreciate the character growth.
For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to read the series in its original publication order. The chronological timeline aligns perfectly with this order, allowing you to watch the relationships develop naturally.
Sea Breeze Recommended Reading Order (Publication & Chronological Order)
- Breathe (2011) – The book that started it all. It follows Sadie White, who takes a summer job at a wealthy beach house and unexpectedly falls for teen rock star Jax Stone.
- Because of Low (2012) – Focuses on Marcus Hardy and Willow "Low" Foster. This installment introduces a messy love triangle involving Marcus's roommate and Low's protective best friend, Cage York.
- While It Lasts (2012) – Shifts the spotlight to playboy Cage York, who is sent to the countryside to work on a farm, where he meets the fiery and guarded Eva Brooks.
- Just for Now (2012) – Tells the story of Amanda Colt and Preston Drake, exploring themes of reputation, family expectations, and unexpected healing.
- Sometimes It Lasts (2013) – A direct sequel to Cage and Eva's story (from While It Lasts), diving deeper into the trials of maintaining their relationship amidst high stakes and college life.
- Misbehaving (2013) – Follows Jason Stone (Jax's brother) and Jess, a girl looking to escape her past in a new town.
- Bad for You (2014) – Centers on Krit Corbin, a rock star sibling, and Blythe Denton, exploring the redemption of a bad boy through genuine connection.
- Hold On Tight (2014) – Focuses on Dewayne Falco and Sienna Roy, featuring a classic enemies-to-lovers dynamic and emotional healing.
- Until the End (2014) – The official finale. It tells the story of Rock and Trisha, while also providing a massive epilogue that catches up with all the beloved couples from the entire series.
Spin-Offs and the Broader Universe
Once you finish the main Sea Breeze books, the story does not have to end. Abbi Glines has built a massive shared universe where her series intersect, most notably with the Rosemary Beach series. If you want to explore the next generation, you should check out the spin-off series: Sea Breeze Meets Rosemary Beach.
This spin-off features the children of the couples from both parent series. To avoid massive spoilers for the endings of the original series, it is highly recommended to finish both Sea Breeze and Rosemary Beach before starting these spin-offs:
- Like a Memory (2017) – Focuses on Nate Finlay and Haven Carter.
- Because of Lila (2017) – Focuses on Lila Kate Carter and Cruz Kerrington.
- Best I've Ever Had (2019) – Focuses on Ryder Witherow and Jess.
What to Know Before You Start
Before diving in, readers should be prepared for the transition from YA to NA themes. While Breathe starts off as a relatively sweet young adult romance, subsequent books incorporate spicier and more mature themes, cementing the series in the new adult genre. The books can technically be read as standalones since each centers on a self-contained romance, but reading them out of order is not recommended because recurring character cameos will spoil the resolutions of prior books.