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The Hometown Heartbreakers Series in Order

The Hometown Heartbreakers series can be read in any order, though starting with The Best of Friends provides the clearest introduction to the setting and recurring characters. The series follows different residents of the small town of Glenwood as they find love and second chances amid everyday challenges and family ties.

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Hometown Heartbreakers Books in Order

11 books

How to Read the Hometown Heartbreakers series

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

The Hometown Heartbreakers series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared small-town setting. Reading the books out of order does not cause confusion, as there are no overarching plots or cliffhangers connecting the volumes.

About the Hometown Heartbreakers series

Series Premise

The Hometown Heartbreakers series centers on heartfelt contemporary romances set in the close-knit town of Glenwood. Each book features a new couple navigating love, personal struggles, and community life, with strong themes of friendship and emotional healing.

Main Characters

Each book features a different local resident — often a single parent, widow, or longtime Glenwood resident — paired with a romantic partner who brings new possibilities. Friends and neighbors from the town appear across the series.

Setting

The stories are set in the charming small town of Glenwood, with scenes in local homes, businesses, and community spaces that highlight everyday small-town life.

Tone & Themes

The tone is warm, emotional, and hopeful. Core themes include second chances, friendship, family bonds, personal growth, and finding love later in life.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy small-town contemporary romances with relatable characters, emotional depth, and stories about love, friendship, and community.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

This is a contemporary romance series with moderate heat levels, including sexual content. Books contain mild emotional themes such as loss or family conflict.

The Hometown Heartbreakers series explores romance and personal growth in a supportive small town. With its self-contained love stories and recurring community, it allows flexible reading. Susan Mallery’s focus on emotional connections and relatable characters defines the series.

FAQ

How many books are in the Hometown Heartbreakers series?

11 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Baby, It's Christmas, was published in November 2017.

When was the most recent book released?

Baby, It's Christmas was published in November 2017.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is The Best Bride, published in January 1995.

What genre is the Hometown Heartbreakers series?

The series primarily falls into the Contemporary Romance genre.

Do you need to read the Hometown Heartbreakers series in order?

No, the books do not need to be read in order. Each story stands on its own, but recurring characters and the shared setting connect the series.

What is the Hometown Heartbreakers series about?

The Hometown Heartbreakers series centers on heartfelt contemporary romances set in the close-knit town of Glenwood. Each book features a new couple navigating love, personal struggles, and community life, with strong themes of friendship and emotional healing.

Is the Hometown Heartbreakers series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.