Beth Andrews Books in Order

Where to Start with Beth Andrews

For readers diving into the contemporary romance works of the American author Beth Andrews, the absolute best starting point is her signature small-town series, Serenity Springs. The series begins with Not Without Her Family (2008). Starting here introduces you to her trademark emotional depth, single-parent dynamics, and tight-knit community settings. It also leads directly into her most acclaimed book, the RITA Award-winning A Not-So-Perfect Past (2009).

If you prefer Regency-era historical romance, you are actually reading the work of a different author writing under the same name (the pen name of Bahamian author Paul Bethel). For this historical catalog, you should begin with the standalone novel The Marplot Marriage (1999) or start the Sussex Regency Romance series with Hidden in the Heart (2006).

The Two Authors Named Beth Andrews

When searching for books by Beth Andrews, it is important to know that the bibliography contains works by two distinct authors sharing the same name:

• Beth Andrews (Contemporary Romance Author): A Pennsylvania-based American novelist who writes small-town contemporary romance novels, predominantly for the Harlequin Superromance line. She is the creator of the Serenity Springs, In Shady Grove, The Truth About the Sullivans, and Diamond Dust series.
• Beth Andrews (Regency Romance Pen Name): The pseudonym of Paul Bethel, a male writer from Nassau, Bahamas. He wrote historical Regency romance novels and mysteries, including the Sussex Regency series and standalones like A Scandalous Secret and St George and the Dragon.

Contemporary Romance Reading Orders

1. Serenity Springs Series

Set in a charming New York town, this series focus on family, secrets, and second chances. They are best read in order of publication to follow the minor character connections:

1. Not Without Her Family (2008)
2. A Not-So-Perfect Past (2009)
3. His Secret Agenda (2009)
4. Do You Take This Cop? (2010)
5. His Perfect Match (2014)

2. The Truth About The Sullivans

This 2012 trilogy focuses on the lives, secrets, and romances of the Sullivan family. Reading them in order helps trace the overarching family dynamic:

1. Unraveling the Past (2012)
2. On Her Side (2012)
3. In This Town (2012)

3. In Shady Grove Series

This is Beth Andrews's longest contemporary series, featuring grumpy heroes, sassy heroines, and classic small-town gossip. Read them in publication order to see the town and its residents evolve:

1. Talk of the Town (2013)
2. What Happens Between Friends (2013)
3. Caught Up in You (2013)
4. Small-Town Redemption (2014)
5. Charming the Firefighter (2014)
6. About That Night (2015)
7. Winter's Kiss (2015)
8. The Marine's Embrace (2016)

4. Diamond Dust Trilogy

Centering around the Diamond Dust Winery, this trilogy deals with redemption, healing, and family ties. Although A Marine for Christmas is chronologically and contextually the first book in the timeline (originally published in 2010), reissues and database listings sometimes place it third. The recommended order is:

1. Feels Like Home (2011)
2. The Prodigal Son (2011)
3. A Marine for Christmas (2018 reissue / 2010 original)

5. Flowers on the Wall Duet

A smaller contemporary romance duet starting with:

• Counting Flowers (2019)

Regency Romance Series (Paul Bethel Pen Name)

Sussex Regency Romance & Mystery Series

For fans of Regency romance with elements of intrigue and social drama, these books should be read in order:

1. Hidden in the Heart (2006)
2. The Unforgiving Eye (2008)

Regency Standalones

These historical stories do not share character continuities and can be read in any order:

• The Marplot Marriage (1999)
• A Scandalous Secret (2004)
• St George and the Dragon (2005)
• Stolen Waters (2005)
• Bewitching (2007/2013 reissue)

Understanding the Multi-Author Harlequin Anthologies

If you see massive series lists such as Count On a Cop (46 books), Going Back (36 books), Uniformly Hot! (71 books), or A Little Secret (29 books) associated with Beth Andrews, do not worry. These are shared, multi-author thematic lines published by Harlequin. Multiple authors contributed separate, standalone novels to these lines. Beth Andrews only wrote a few specific books that were integrated into these lines, which also crossover with her own series:

• In Count On a Cop Books: Andrews wrote Book 32 (Not Without Her Family) and Book 37 (Do You Take This Cop?).
• In Going Back Books: Andrews wrote Book 31 (The Prodigal Son).
• In A Little Secret Books: Andrews wrote Book 29 (A Marine for Christmas).