Annette Chavez Macias Books in Order

Where Should You Start?

Whether you want deep family drama or a swoon-worthy contemporary romance, your starting point depends on which of the author's writing personas you choose to explore first:

• For Contemporary Family Drama (as Annette Chavez Macias): Start with her debut, Big Chicas Don’t Cry (2022). This book sets the tone for her women's fiction, focusing on cousin dynamics, life transitions, and Southern California Mexican-American heritage.
• For Western Romance (as Sabrina Sol): Start with Second Chance at Rancho Lindo (2022). It kicks off the Rancho Lindo series, introducing you to the ranching Solis family and providing the perfect entryway into her contemporary cowboy romance.
• For Foodie Romance (as Sabrina Sol): Start with Delicious Temptation (2015). It introduces the Robles family and their struggling bakery, filled with delicious descriptions of Mexican pastries and sizzling second-chance romance.

Annette Chavez Macias Standalone Novels

Writing under her birth name, Annette Chavez Macias crafts contemporary women's fiction that explores themes of sisterhood, grief, and self-discovery. These novels do not share characters or continuity and can be read in any order, though they are listed below in order of publication:

Big Chicas Don’t Cry (2022)

Four Mexican-American cousins—Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie—navigate love, career shifts, and personal loss in Southern California. The novel follows them over the course of a year as they rebuild their childhood bond.

Too Soon for Adiós (2023)

Gabby Medina is forced to confront her estranged father and her mother's sudden passing. The story weaves in elements of Mexican history, specifically the Adelitas (soldaderas) of the Mexican Revolution, alongside a tender path toward healing and romance.

When We Were Widows (2024)

This novel follows three widows who find themselves sharing a roof. Forced to live together, they must confront their shared grief, long-held family secrets, and find the courage to rebuild their lives.

Everything She Never Knew (2025)

An emotional story focused on a woman whose marriage and closest friendship collapse at the same time, forcing her to redefine who she is and what she truly wants out of life.

The Rancho Lindo Series (as Sabrina Sol)

This series centers on the Solis family ranch in California, blending classic western romance elements with modern Mexican-American cultural details. While each book features a different couple and stands on its own, it is best enjoyed in publication order to follow the family's overall story:

1. Second Chance at Rancho Lindo (2022): Tells the story of rancher and single father Joaquin Solis and his reunion with his first love, Sophia.
2. The Cowboy Whisperer (2023): Follows equestrian therapist Elena and ranch manager Andres as they work together to heal a traumatized horse, finding love along the way.

The Delicious Desires Series (as Sabrina Sol)

This contemporary romance series combines romance, tight-knit family dynamics, and mouth-watering descriptions of food. Each book focuses on a different couple in the Robles or Montoya family and can technically be read standalone, but publication order is recommended:

1. Delicious Temptation (2015): Follows Amara Maria Robles, who is determined to save her family's struggling panadería (bakery), and Eric Valencia, her brother's former best friend.
2. Delicious Complication (2015): Centers on Daisy Robles, an ambitious event planner, and Brandon Montoya, a celebrity chef and restaurateur, who clash and fall in love.
3. Delicious Satisfaction (2017): Focuses on chef Alexa Montoya and her long-time friend, lawyer Dante Perez, as they navigate their changing relationship.

Novellas and Anthology Contributions (as Sabrina Sol)

Before launching her main series, Sol published shorter romantic fiction, including individual novellas and contributions to multi-author anthologies:

• Reunited (2012): A second-chance romance novella published as part of the multi-author "1Night Stand" series. It follows Magdelena Cruz, who uses a dating service to reconnect with her high school crush, Will Hudson.
• "My Guardian Vampire" in Sinsperationally Yours (2013): A short paranormal romance contribution to a multi-author anthology.
• "Rio" in Come Undone (2015): A novella inspired by the music of Duran Duran, tracking the romance between CFO Chase Simon and celebrity dancer Rio.
• "Only Yours" in Amor Actually (2021): A holiday novella in an interconnected Christmas anthology co-written with other prominent Latina romance authors. It follows the Mayor of New York searching for his true love on Christmas Eve.

What to Know Before You Start

Annette Chavez Macias writes two distinct styles of stories. Her work under her own name is women's fiction, which prioritizes familial relationships, personal growth, and coping with life transitions or grief (though romance is often present). Her work under the Sabrina Sol pseudonym is contemporary romance, where the romantic relationship is the central plot and a happily-ever-after ending is guaranteed.

Regardless of the name on the cover, her books are known for authentic representation of Mexican-American culture, frequent use of Spanish and Spanglish dialogue, and vibrant portrayals of Southern California settings and traditional Mexican cuisine.