Single in Seattle Books in Order
About the Single in Seattle series
Series Premise
The series follows the Montgomery and McKenna family members (and their close circle) as they navigate love, career challenges, family expectations, and personal growth in modern Seattle. Each book is a standalone romance featuring a different couple—often involving tropes like marriage of convenience, age-gap, forbidden attraction, sports romance, or second chances—while tying into the larger family network. The stories emphasize emotional connection, self-discovery, supportive friendships, and finding happiness amid life's ups and downs, with recurring themes of family loyalty, overcoming past hurts, and the joy of falling in love.
Main Characters
The series rotates protagonists from the next generation of the Montgomery/McKenna family and their friends, with frequent cameos from the original With Me in Seattle characters.
Recurring elements: The large, loving Montgomery family (parents and siblings from the original series), supportive friends, and the sense of a found/chosen family.
Setting
Modern-day Seattle, Washington, with a vibrant, urban Pacific Northwest feel:
> Upscale neighborhoods, high-rise condos, waterfront views, and bustling city life.
> Family homes, local businesses, coffee shops, and occasional escapes to nearby areas (beaches, mountains, or wine country).
> The backdrop includes family gatherings, professional careers (e.g., tech, sports, arts), and the city's mix of rain, beauty, and energy.
Tone & Themes
Warm, steamy, and uplifting—classic Kristen Proby contemporary romance with heartfelt emotion, witty banter, strong chemistry, and satisfying happily-ever-afters. It’s passionate and spicy (explicit love scenes), but also tender, humorous, and feel-good, focusing on relatable adult relationships, empowerment, and the comfort of close-knit family/friends. The tone is optimistic and comforting, with light drama rather than heavy angst—perfect for fans of small(ish)-town/big-city romance with a touch of family saga.
The series is cherished for its steamy yet emotional romances, interconnected family drama, and Seattle charm—ideal for fans of Kristen Proby’s other series (With Me in Seattle, Love Under the Big Sky) or authors like Kristen Ashley and Helena Hunting.
FAQ
8 books total: 5 main + 3 extra stories
No new book in the series is currently scheduled. The latest book, The Substitute, was published in August 2024.
The Substitute was published in August 2024.
The first book in the series is The Secret, published in March 2022.
The series primarily falls into the Contemporary Romance genre.
The series follows the Montgomery and McKenna family members (and their close circle) as they navigate love, career challenges, family expectations, and personal growth in modern Seattle. Each book is a standalone romance featuring a different couple—often involving tropes like marriage of convenience, age-gap, forbidden attraction, sports romance, or second chances—while tying into the larger family network. The stories emphasize emotional connection, self-discovery, supportive friendships, and finding happiness amid life's ups and downs, with recurring themes of family loyalty, overcoming past hurts, and the joy of falling in love.
The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.