How to Read the Silver Harbor Series
If you love emotional contemporary romance, family sagas, and tight-knit coastal communities, Melissa Foster's Silver Harbor series is a must-add to your reading list. Set on the fictional, charming Silver Island, this series follows the lives, heartbreaks, and second chances of three sisters who are reunited under unexpected circumstances. Together, they heal old wounds, revive a family bistro, and find love with some of the island's most charming bachelors.
While every book in the Silver Harbor series can technically be read as a standalone romance, you will get the absolute best reading experience by following the publication order. The sisterly bonds, the rebuilding of their family business, and the overarching character arcs build directly from one book to the next.
The Recommended Reading Order
- Maybe We Will (2021) – Abby de Messiéres and Aiden Aldridge
- Maybe We Should (2021) – Cait Weatherby and Brant Remington
- Maybe We Won't (2022) – Deirdra de Messiéres and Josiah "Jagger" Jones
Silver Harbor Book-by-Book Breakdown
1. Maybe We Will
The trilogy kicks off with Maybe We Will, centering on Abby de Messiéres, a talented chef who returns to her birthplace on Silver Island following the death of her estranged mother. Abby's plan is simple: settle her mother's affairs and return to her life. However, she is shocked to discover she has a half-sister, Cait, whom she never knew existed. Abby agrees to help Cait restore and run their mother's coastal bistro. Enter Aiden Aldridge, a high-powered, workaholic businessman who has been forced to take a vacation to disconnect. The chemistry between the stressed executive and the determined chef is immediate, forcing both to decide if they can leave their personal baggage behind for a shot at true love.
2. Maybe We Should
The second book shifts focus to Cait Weatherby, the newly discovered sister. Cait is an artistic tattooist who is finally trying to build a peaceful, stable life on the island after surviving a dark and painful past. Because of her trauma, Cait has built high walls to protect her heart. When she is rescued during a minor crisis by Brant Remington—a warm, patient, and open-hearted local boatbuilder—their connection starts to simmer. Brant is determined to prove to Cait that she can trust him, while Cait struggles with the fear that letting someone in will destroy the fragile stability she has worked so hard to build.
3. Maybe We Won't
The final installment in the trilogy features Deirdra de Messiéres, the eldest sister and a high-powered Boston attorney. Having been passed over for a partner promotion at her law firm, Deirdra takes a forced hiatus on Silver Island. Unlike her sisters, Deirdra harbors deep resentment toward the island, which is tied to painful childhood memories and her complicated relationship with their late mother. She finds herself constantly bumping heads with Josiah "Jagger" Jones, the bistro’s laid-back, free-spirited resident chef and musician who lives in a converted van. Despite their massive personality clash, Jagger's patience and charm help Deirdra confront her past, leading to a deeply emotional and healing romance.
The Silver Island Universe: Spin-offs and Connections
For readers who fall in love with the coastal vibes of Silver Island, the journey does not have to end with the Silver Harbor trilogy. Melissa Foster's books are part of her massive, interconnected Love in Bloom universe. Silver Island itself serves as the backdrop for multiple companion series that feature overlapping characters, locations, and family crossovers.
The Steeles at Silver Island
This series focuses on the large, protective, and prank-loving Steele family. It is highly recommended to read the Silver Harbor trilogy before starting the Steeles series, as the Steele family members make appearances and the community is established here. Books in this series include Tempted by Love, My True Love, Caught by Love, Always Her Love, and Wild Island Love.
The Silvers at Silver Island
Focusing on the wealthy "Silver empire" siblings, this subseries continues the island adventures. Titles include Flirting with Trouble and The Trouble with Flings. Characters from the Silver Harbor bistro and the Steele family regularly cross paths with the Silvers, adding to the rich sense of community.
Harborside Nights
While set in Harborside, Massachusetts rather than Silver Island, this companion New Adult series features close friends and connections that tie back to the characters on the island, particularly the Remington family.
What to Know Before You Start
- Steamy and Emotional: Melissa Foster is known for writing contemporary romances that balance deep emotional issues—such as healing from trauma, grief, and family betrayal—with high-heat romance and strong physical chemistry.
- Standalone but Connected: Each book features a distinct couple and a self-contained love story, meaning there are no cliffhangers regarding the romance. However, the overarching plot about the sisters' relationship and the family bistro flows chronologically from book one to book three.
- Checklists and Maps: Because the author has written dozens of books in the shared Love in Bloom world, she offers free downloadable reading maps, checklists, and family trees on her official website to help readers keep track of the characters.