How to Read the Sweetheart, Colorado Series
The Sweetheart, Colorado series is a unique multi-author collaboration launched in 2021. Because each book is written by a different contemporary romance author and features a different couple, the books are designed to be read as standalones. You do not need to read them in a strict chronological order to understand the plots.
However, for the best reading experience, starting with the very first book, Unexpected Sweetheart by Megan Wade, is highly recommended. Reading in publication order allows you to watch the town grow and see recurring landmarks and background characters pop up naturally.
Sweetheart, Colorado Publication Order
All twelve books in the series were released in 2021. Here is the complete list of books in the order they were published, along with their respective authors:
- Unexpected Sweetheart by Megan Wade (2021)
- High School Sweethearts by Frankie Love (2021)
- Hung Sweetheart by Lena Lucas (2021)
- VCard Sweetheart by Hope Ford (2021)
- Tattooed Sweetheart by Jenika Snow (2021)
- Be Mine, Sweetheart by Aria Cole & Mila Crawford (2021)
- Sugar Daddy Sweetheart by L. Nicole (2021)
- Cinderella Sweetheart by Amelia Wilde (2021)
- Second Chance Sweetheart by Charity Ferrell (2021)
- Ride Me Sweetheart by Jordan Marie (2021)
- Hometown Sweetheart by Mika Jolie (2021)
- Big Deal Sweetheart by Elle Boon (2021)
What to Know Before You Start
Sweetheart, Colorado is a fictional, idyllic mountain town that serves as the perfect backdrop for romance. While each story features a completely different romance trope—ranging from second-chance love and high school reunions to workplace sparks and older-man/younger-woman dynamics—they all share the same cozy small-town atmosphere. Key locations like the Sweetheart Mountain Ranch, McKenzie Hardware, and the local diners help tie the shared universe together, creating a warm, familiar setting that romance fans will love returning to book after book.
Practical Reader Advice
If you prefer a specific romance trope, you can easily skip around the series without feeling lost. For instance, if you love second-chance stories, Charity Ferrell's Second Chance Sweetheart is an excellent entry point. If you prefer high-heat, protective heroes, look to Jenika Snow's Tattooed Sweetheart or Lena Lucas's Hung Sweetheart. The collaborative nature of the series means there is a writing style and subgenre flavor for every romance reader.