Abbi Glines Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Abbi Glines

For readers new to Abbi Glines, the best starting point depends on the subgenre you prefer. If you want high-drama, passionate New Adult contemporary romance, start with Fallen Too Far, the first book in the Rosemary Beach series. If you prefer a coastal, beachy atmosphere with slightly younger protagonists navigating romance, start with Breathe from the Sea Breeze series. For those looking for sweet, emotional Young Adult sports romance set in a tight-knit Southern town, Until Friday Night (The Field Party #1) is the perfect entry point.

The Connected Gulf Coast: Rosemary Beach & Sea Breeze

The centerpiece of Abbi Glines' bibliography is her interconnected Gulf Coast universe. While Rosemary Beach and Sea Breeze are distinct series set in neighboring towns, they share the same timeline, and characters frequently cross paths. Reading them in publication order or completing one series before moving to the next are both popular options.

Rosemary Beach Series Reading Order

The Rosemary Beach series features multiple sub-arcs focusing on different couples, but they are best read in order of release to avoid major spoilers regarding recurring characters and family secrets. The core reading order is:

• Fallen Too Far (2012) – The story of Blaire Wynn and Rush Finlay (Too Far #1).
• Never Too Far (2013) – Continuation of Blaire and Rush (Too Far #2).
• Forever Too Far (2013) – Conclusion of Blaire and Rush's main story (Too Far #3).
• Rush Too Far (2014) – Blaire and Rush's story retold from Rush's point of view. (Recommended to read after the original trilogy).
• Twisted Perfection (2013) – Focuses on Della Sloane and Woods Kerrington (Perfection #1).
• Simple Perfection (2013) – Conclusion of Della and Woods (Perfection #2).
• Take a Chance (2014) – Focuses on Harlow Manning and Grant Carter (Chance #1).
• One More Chance (2014) – Conclusion of Harlow and Grant (Chance #2).
• You Were Mine (2014) – Beth and Tripp's second-chance romance.
• Kiro's Emily (2014) – A prequel novella focusing on Kiro Manning and Emily.
• When I'm Gone (2015) – Focuses on Maddy Hunter and Reese Mitchell.
• When You're Back (2015) – Conclusion of Maddy and Reese.
• The Best Goodbye (2015) – Rose and River "Captain" Kipling's story.
• Up in Flames (2016) – Follows Nan Finlay, the series antagonist, as she finds her own path.
• Going Too Far (2022) – Focuses on Dean Finlay (Rush's father) and Brielle McGinnis.

Sea Breeze Series Reading Order

Set in a coastal Alabama town, the Sea Breeze series deals with teenage and college-age romance, starting with self-published sensation Breathe. Read them in this order:

1. Breathe (2011) – Sadie White and Jax Stone.
2. Because of Low (2012) – Marcus Hardy and Willow "Low" Bellamy.
3. While It Lasts (2012) – Cage York and Eva Brooks.
4. Just for Now (2012) – Preston Drake and Amanda Hardy.
5. Sometimes It Lasts (2013) – Cage and Eva's story continued.
6. Misbehaving (2013) – Jason Stone and Ryann Hunter.
7. Bad for You (2014) – Krit Corbin and Blythe Denton.
8. Hold On Tight (2014) – Dewayne Falco and Sienna Roy.
9. Until the End (2014) – Rock Taylor and Trinity York.

Sea Breeze Meets Rosemary Beach: The Next Generation

This spin-off trilogy directly bridges the two series by focusing on the children of the original couples as they reach young adulthood:

• Like A Memory (2017) – Feat. Bliss York (daughter of Cage and Eva from Sea Breeze) and Nate Finlay (son of Rush and Blaire from Rosemary Beach).
• Because of Lila (2017) – Feat. Lila Kate Carter (daughter of Grant and Harlow) and Eli Hardy.
• Best I've Ever Had (2019) – Feat. Ophelia Finlay and Eli Hardy.

Small-Town Drama: The Field Party

For readers who enjoy sports romance and emotional YA themes, The Field Party series is a complete, separate collection set in the rural town of Lawton, Alabama. These books should be read in order:

1. Until Friday Night (2015)
2. Under the Lights (2016)
3. After the Game (2017)
4. Losing the Field (2018)
5. Making a Play (2019)
6. Game Changer (2020)
7. The Last Field Party (2022)

Maids and Mafia: Smoke, Georgia Smoke, and Judgement

In her newer releases, Abbi Glines has explored darker, grittier contemporary adult romance tracks. These series are highly serialized and should be read within their respective groups.

Smoke Series Reading Order

A ten-book saga published rapidly throughout 2023, following an interconnected cast of characters in a gritty Southern romance setting:

• Smokeshow, Fireball, Smoke Bomb, Straight Fire, Firecracker, Whiskey Smoke, Smokin' Hot, Burn, Scorch, and Ashes.

Georgia Smoke Series Reading Order

Continuing the vibes of the original Smoke series, Georgia Smoke spans five main entries in 2024 (with additional releases like Smolder and Legions):

• Slay, Slay King, Sizzling, Storm, and Demons.

Judgement Series Reading Order

Focuses on another branch of her adult contemporary romance line:

• Bombshell (2024) and Torrid (2024), followed by later releases like Old Flame and Still Burning.

What to Know Before You Start

Abbi Glines' novels are known for their high heat levels, emotional angst, and heavy usage of popular tropes like forbidden love, stepsiblings, second-chance romance, and small-town secrets. Keep in mind that while the Rosemary Beach and Sea Breeze series can technically be read standalone, you will miss out on the rich, interconnected character growth and running jokes if you skip around. To get the full experience, stick to the publication order for the Gulf Coast universe.