Where to Start with B.K. Borison
If you are new to B.K. Borison's romance novels, the absolute best place to start is with Lovelight Farms, the book that launched her to fame. While her novels are written as interconnected standalones—meaning each book features a different couple and wraps up their specific love story—reading them in order of publication is highly recommended. Starting from the beginning allows you to watch the recurring characters grow, catch subtle crossovers, and understand the deep-rooted relationships within the small-town community of Inglewild, Maine.
For readers who prefer to dive into specific tropes, you can read individual books on their own, but starting with the Lovelight series first is the best way to experience the cozy world-building before transitioning to her newer series, Heartstrings and Ghosted.
The Lovelight Series (Inglewild Romances)
The Lovelight series is set in the fictional, idyllic small town of Inglewild, Maine. The books revolve around the people who live in the town or work at Lovelight Farms, a local Christmas tree farm. Each of the four books is themed around a specific season, providing a comforting, atmospheric backdrop to the romance.
1. Lovelight Farms (Winter)
Published in 2021, this debut novel introduces readers to Stella Bloom, who is fighting to save her financially struggling Christmas tree farm. To win a high-stakes social media contest run by a famous influencer, she claims she runs the farm with her boyfriend. The catch? Stella is single. She recruits her best friend, Luka Peters, to play the role of her doting partner. As they navigate the fake-dating ruse, years of hidden feelings rise to the surface in this sweet, slow-burn friends-to-lovers story.
2. In the Weeds (Spring)
The second installment, published in 2022, moves the focus to Beckett Porter, the grumpy farm manager, and Evelyn St. James, the glamorous influencer who judged the contest in the first book. After a brief, unforgettable weekend together months earlier, Evelyn unexpectedly arrives in Inglewild to escape the pressures of her online career. This second-chance romance explores what happens when two seemingly opposite people find safety and connection in a quiet small town.
3. Mixed Signals (Summer)
Released later in 2022, this book centers on Layla Dupree, the bright and bubbly owner of the farm's bakery, who has suffered a string of disastrous dates. Enter Caleb Alvarez, a sweet former deputy turned schoolteacher who has harbored a quiet crush on Layla for years. They agree to a temporary 'practice dating' arrangement to help Layla regain her confidence. It is a classic golden retriever hero romance filled with summer sweetness and emotional depth.
4. Business Casual (Fall)
The final book in the Lovelight series, published in 2024, features Nova Porter (Beckett's sister), a tough tattoo artist, and Charlie Milford (Luka's best friend), a polished, buttoned-up investment banker. What starts as a casual, no-strings-attached arrangement quickly gets complicated as they work together on the farm's expansion. This opposites-attract story wraps up the seasonal cycle of the Inglewild crew with a cozy, autumn setting.
The Heartstrings Series (Baltimore Radio Romances)
Moving away from the countryside of Maine, the Heartstrings series shifting the setting to Baltimore, Maryland, and centers on the colleagues and listeners of a popular late-night romance radio show.
1. First-Time Caller (2025)
Inspired by the classic romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle, this novel introduces Aiden Valentine, the cynical host of Baltimore's 'Heartstrings' radio program, and Lucie Stone, a single mother and local mechanic. When Lucie's twelve-year-old daughter calls into the station asking for advice on her mother's love life, the call goes viral. Lucie and Aiden are thrown together, leading to a grumpy-meets-sunshine romance that explores vulnerability and second chances at love.
2. And Now, Back to You (2026)
The second book in the Heartstrings lineup is a When Harry Met Sally-inspired rivals-to-lovers romance. It stars meteorologists Jackson Clark (Aiden's best friend) and Delilah Stewart. As professional rivals with completely opposite approaches to their work, they are forced to co-anchor coverage of a massive, historic winter storm. Stuck together in close quarters, their long-standing professional tension melts into romantic chemistry.
The Ghosted Series (Cozy Paranormal Romances)
B.K. Borison also writes a cozy paranormal romance series that blends her signature emotional warmth with light magical realism and supernatural characters.
1. Good Spirits (2025)
This series starter introduces Harriet York, an anxious people-pleaser, and Nolan Callahan, the grumpy ghost of Christmas past. Nolan is sent to haunt Harriet to help her confront her history, but he finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her. Together, they revisit Harriet's past, forming a heartwarming bond before a looming holiday deadline forces them to figure out how a human and a spirit can stay together.
2. Grim Tidings
Continuing the paranormal themes, this installment shifts to Darcy Moore, a runaway Grim Reaper who decides to save her next assignment instead of guiding them to the afterlife, and Gabriel Aetos, a protective Guardian Angel who is determined to keep his corner of the world safe. The two must work together and deal with the supernatural bureaucracy of the Department of Hauntings and Spirits.
Chronological vs. Publication Order
Because B.K. Borison's books are contemporary romances, publication order matches the chronological timeline perfectly. You do not need to rearrange the books to follow the timeline. In the Lovelight series, the books progress chronologically through the seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) and follow the progression of the characters' lives. The Heartstrings and Ghosted series are separate universes, meaning you can start any of the three series in any order, though you should read the books within each individual series in order.