How to Read the Shaughnessy Brothers Series
The Shaughnessy Brothers series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Samantha Chase centers on a family shaped by the loss of their mother, showcasing how grief, responsibility, and sibling loyalty influence their individual paths to love. While each book can be enjoyed as a standalone, reading them in publication order is highly recommended to appreciate the progression of family dynamics, character growth, and recurring subplots.
Recommended Reading Order
- Made for Us (2015) – The series kicks off with the eldest brother, Aidan Shaughnessy, a perfectionist contractor who matches wits with interior designer Zoe Dalton along the stormy North Carolina coast.
- Love Walks In (2016) – Follows Hugh Shaughnessy, a disciplined resort owner whose structured life is upended by the free-spirited Aubrey Burke.
- Always My Girl (2016) – Focuses on Quinn Shaughnessy in a classic friends-to-lovers story with Anna Hannigan, who has secretly loved him for years.
- This Is Our Song (2016) – Follows rock star Riley Shaughnessy as he overcomes a creative slump with the help of entertainment reporter Savannah Daly.
- A Sky Full of Stars (2017) – Centers on Owen Shaughnessy, Riley’s twin brother and a shy astrophysicist, who finds an unexpected connection with artist Brooke Matthews.
- Holiday Spice (2017) – Features the youngest sibling and only sister, Darcy Shaughnessy, who melts the cold exterior of reclusive woodcarver Benjamin Tanner when they get snowed in together.
- Tangled Up in You (2019) – Concludes the main series by focusing on Teagan Shaughnessy (the siblings' first cousin and a single mother) and Bobby Hannigan (Anna's brother, a police officer recovering from a line-of-duty injury).
The Spin-Off: Band on the Run
For readers who want to stay in this universe, Samantha Chase wrote a direct spin-off series titled Band on the Run (often styled as Shaughnessy: Band on the Run). This series focuses on the members of Riley Shaughnessy's rock band, "Shaughnessy," while they take a hiatus from the road. The books should be read in this order:
- One More Kiss (2017) – Features band guitarist Matt Reed and food blogger Vivienne Forrester.
- One More Promise (2017) – Centers on bassist Dylan Anders, who is rebuilding his life after rehab, and PR professional Paige Walters.
- One More Moment (2018) – Follows drummer Julian Grayson and vocational counselor Charlotte Clark.
- One More Chance (2023) – Focuses on the band's hard-working manager, Mick Tyler, and his former flame, Sienna Ashley.
What to Know Before You Start
Set in a charming coastal community in North Carolina, the Shaughnessy Brothers books are celebrated for their warm, comforting tone, realistic family banter, and emotional depth. Samantha Chase balances sweet romance with real-life struggles, keeping the content focused on connection rather than highly explicit scenes. Fans of small-town contemporary romance authors like Jill Shalvis will feel right at home with the Shaughnessys.