Melody Grace Books in Order
Explore Melody Grace books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and simple advice on where to start with Beachwood Bay and Sweetbriar Cove.
Last updated: June 8, 2026
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Publication Order
44 books
Unafraid
by Melody Grace
2013
Brit has learned not to expect much from love, while Hunter is finally trying to break free of the life chosen for him. When they reconnect in Beachwood Bay, old wounds and dangerous secrets stand in the way of a real future.
Unafraid of Love
by Melody Grace
2013
A paired Carolina Hearts edition collecting *Untamed Hearts* and *Unafraid*. Brit and Hunter's story begins with one reckless summer night and grows into a full romance shaped by old wounds, family baggage, and hard choices.
Unbroken
by Melody Grace
2013
Four years after one unforgettable summer, Juliet returns to Beachwood Bay determined to close the door on the past. Then she sees Emerson again, and everything she rebuilt starts to crack under the weight of unfinished love.
Unbroken Promises
by Melody Grace
2013
This Carolina Hearts boxset pairs *Untouched* and *Unbroken*, bringing Juliet and Emerson's stormy Beachwood Bay romance together in one volume. It's the full arc of first passion, separation, and an unforgettable second chance.
Untamed Hearts
by Melody Grace
2013
On the last night of summer, Brit and Hunter share one reckless encounter that neither of them is ready to forget. This prequel captures the spark that will shape their story long before *Unafraid* begins.
Untouched
by Melody Grace
2013
Juliet's last summer before college is supposed to be a detour, until she meets Beachwood Bay bad boy Emerson Ray. Their instant chemistry is fierce, but both are hiding scars that make falling hard feel dangerous.
Unwrapped
by Melody Grace
2013
On the way to a Beachwood Bay wedding, wild-child Lacey and careful Daniel get stranded together in a snowstorm. A flirty game and years of hidden tension turn one winter night into something neither of them expected.
With Every Heartbeat
by Melody Grace
2013
Set in Rome, this romance mixes young love, dark secrets, and the pressure of a looming opening night. As passion deepens, the chance of heartbreak grows, and risking everything may be the only honest choice left.
Unconditional
by Melody Grace
2014
Carina MacKenzie runs to Beachwood Bay when her polished life falls apart. Garrett Sawyer wants no part of saving anyone, but their fierce attraction forces two badly bruised people to decide whether trust is still possible.
Unconditional Vows
by Melody Grace
2014
This Carolina Hearts volume combines the snowy holiday novella *Unwrapped* with the full novel *Unconditional*. Together they deliver Beachwood Bay romance with winter sparks, damaged hearts, and a hard-won hope for something lasting.
Unexpectedly Yours
by Melody Grace
2014
Sophie Young's dream Christmas trip to New York falls apart before it starts. Stranded with charming rock star Austin Kelly, she finds holiday sparks, city magic, and a romance that might follow her all the way back to Beachwood Bay.
Uninhibited
by Melody Grace
2014
Alicia agrees to one wild week with Dex Callahan, no rules, no promises, no looking past the heat between them. But Dex is hiding his own damage, and their no-strings deal starts turning into something real.
Uninhibited Passion
by Melody Grace
2014
A Carolina Hearts collection that gathers *Unrequited* and *Uninhibited* in one steamy volume. Alicia and Dex start with pure temptation, then find themselves tangled in a romance that is much harder to keep casual.
Unrequited
by Melody Grace
2014
Heartbroken Alicia turns one reckless night into an encounter she'll never forget when she collides with Dex Callahan. He's a rock star looking for escape, and what begins as pure temptation hints at something deeper.
Unstoppable
by Melody Grace
2014
Tegan Callahan wants a safe future after too much pain, until Ryland James blows into Beachwood Bay with trouble on his heels. Their connection is immediate, but both of them are still running from the past.
Unstoppable Emotions
by Melody Grace
2014
This Carolina Hearts edition pairs *Unstoppable* with *Unwritten*, linking two later Beachwood Bay romances. It blends danger, second chances, celebrity complications, and the kind of attraction that upends every sensible plan.
Holiday Kisses
by Melody Grace
2015
British director Dash Everett comes to Sweetbriar Cove for solitude and inspiration, but gets snowed in with spirited local Ellie Lucas instead. Their festive inconvenience turns into a charming holiday romance with surprising heart.
Unforgettable
by Melody Grace
2015
After inheriting her grandmother's bed and breakfast, Noelle heads to Beachwood Bay for a fresh start. The trouble is Ash Callahan, the man from her unforgettable night, now stands on the opposite side of a fight over the town's future.
Unforgettable Fate
by Melody Grace
2015
A Carolina Hearts volume collecting *Unmasked* and *Unforgettable*. Noelle and Ash's story moves from one reckless night in New York to a full-scale clash in Beachwood Bay over love, legacy, and the town's future.
Unmasked
by Melody Grace
2015
Noelle Olsen expects another terrible blind date, not a reckless night across New York with a stranger she can't forget. Ash Callahan lives by control, until one impulsive encounter leaves both of them wanting more by morning.
Unwritten
by Melody Grace
2015
Zoey Barnes has spent years in love with her best friend's older brother, actor Blake Callahan. When she joins his movie set in Beachwood Bay, forbidden attraction and buried secrets make staying away impossible.
Heartbreaker
by Melody Grace
2016
Eva has spent years trying to get over Finn McKay, the hometown boy who left and became a rock star. Now he's back in Oak Harbor, and one last fling might be the most dangerous lie she tells herself.
Hot Summer Nights
by Melody Grace
2016
A Beachwood Bay collection that pulls together four novellas from across the series. It's a quick way to sample the town's mix of first love, old secrets, rock-star heat, and impulsive nights that change everything.
Reckless Hearts
by Melody Grace
2016
Delilah Morgan doesn't believe in forever, just good chemistry and a quick exit. Then Will Montgomery follows one unforgettable kiss to Oak Harbor, determined to prove that taking a chance on love might be worth it.
The Promise
by Melody Grace
2016
Claire Fortune arrives in Boston carrying her best friend's dying wish and a bucket list she has to finish. Meeting Theo changes everything, turning a story about grief and promises into a tender gamble on love.
All for You
by Melody Grace
2017
Pastry chef Summer Bloom risks everything to open a bakery in Sweetbriar Cove. Her quiet, guarded landlord Grayson Reid doesn't want complications, but the heat between them makes a simple business arrangement impossible.
I'm Yours
by Melody Grace
2017
Mackenzie Lane has nearly made peace with being Sweetbriar Cove's forever single artist, until a Halloween encounter wakes up old feelings. Jake Sullivan is back in town, and their high school history is far from finished.
Meant to Be
by Melody Grace
2017
Runaway bride and romance writer Poppy Somerville escapes to Sweetbriar Cove to finish her book and sort out her heart. Her gruff contractor neighbor Cooper Nicholson is the last distraction she needs, and the one she can't resist.
The Only One
by Melody Grace
2017
Brooke Delancey moves to Cape Cod for a clean start and a drama-free summer managing a beautiful hotel. Riley Ford is charming, persistent, and exactly the kind of distraction she swore to avoid.
No Ordinary Love
by Melody Grace
2018
After losing her job, journalist Eliza Bennett returns to Sweetbriar Cove hoping to reset her life. Cal Prescott should be the last man she trusts, especially when he may be tied to her recent downfall, but attraction wins anyway.
This Kiss
by Melody Grace
2018
Jenny Archer's quiet life is upended when Fraser MacIntosh arrives claiming ownership of her home. Forced into close quarters, the caretaker and the brooding painter discover that one unexpected living arrangement can change everything.
Wildest Dreams
by Melody Grace
2018
Good-girl Paige Bennett is done playing it safe and asks bad-boy chef Declan Nash to show her the wild side of life. What starts as an experiment in adventure quickly turns into something much more complicated.
Always Be Mine
by Melody Grace
2019
Actress Lila Moore hides out in Sweetbriar Cove after a Hollywood scandal, only to clash with the gardener hired to keep her grounds in shape. Griffin Hart wants no drama, but the sparks between them have other ideas.
Nocturnal Nightmares
by Melody Grace
2019
A horror collection rather than a romance, this book gathers unsettling tales of ghosts, unseen visitors, and fears that slip from dreams into waking life. It's creepy, atmospheric, and built to leave the lights on afterward.
The Story of Us
by Melody Grace
2019
Natalie Diaz comes to Cape Cod to open her dream candy store and leave heartbreak behind. Luke Kinsella has business trouble on his hands, not romance, but one taste of Natalie's world makes walking away difficult.
Two Hearts
by Melody Grace
2019
Alice Evans wants something to shake her out of grief and routine, and Jackson Kinsella rides into town on a motorcycle at exactly the wrong moment. Their summer romance burns bright, but both have reasons to hold back.
Back to You
by Melody Grace
2020
Cassie Kinsella returns to Sweetbriar Cove determined to stop making reckless choices. Then she runs into Wes Banner, her first heartbreak, and discovers some old flames don't stay buried no matter how hard you try.
One More Night
by Melody Grace
2020
Letitia rents a house in Sweetbriar Cove for one purpose, finding the perfect husband. Easygoing surfer Chase Kinsella is exactly the wrong kind of man, which makes the chemistry between them even harder to ignore.
Time After Time
by Melody Grace
2020
Single mom Stella Hart has built a steady life in Sweetbriar Cove and has no time for fairy tales. Aidan Kinsella arrives hiding his own crash landing, and their unlikely connection threatens both their careful plans.
Forever Summer
by Melody Grace
2021
Widowed before thirty, Evie buys a rundown Sweetbriar Cove inn on a whim and hopes for a fresh start. Her handsome neighbor Noah is supposed to be helping with repairs, not making her believe in love again.
From This Moment
by Melody Grace
2021
Dumped just before Christmas, florist Rose Cardinelli wants to hide from the season. Instead she teams up with local bachelor Nick Sterling for festive mischief, a scavenger hunt, and a holiday arrangement that turns surprisingly real.
Simply Irresistible
by Melody Grace
2021
Jules Rivera spots promise in a struggling Sweetbriar Cove vineyard and in its stubborn owner, Reeve Hastings. Working together could save the family legacy, but mixing business and attraction may cost them both.
Summer in Sweetbriar Cove
by Melody Grace
2021
A Sweetbriar Cove bundle that brings together *Meant to Be* and *All for You*. It's a sunny double trip to Cape Cod, full of runaway brides, bakery dreams, gruff men, and warm small-town charm.
Christmas in Sweetbriar Cove
by Melody Grace
2023
This holiday collection pairs *Holiday Kisses* with *From This Moment* for two festive Sweetbriar Cove romances. Snowstorms, broken hearts, town traditions, and mistletoe all help turn Christmas chaos into fresh starts.
Where should I start?
If you want the Beachwood Bay story from the beginning: Untouched → Unbroken → Untamed Hearts → Unafraid
If you prefer warm Cape Cod small-town romance: Meant to Be → All for You → The Only One
If you want the Kinsella family arc: Two Hearts → The Story of Us → Back to You → One More Night
If you want a standalone with bigger emotions: The Promise
Author bio
Melody Grace is the romance pen name of Abby McDonald, a novelist and screenwriter from Sussex, England. She grew up in the English countryside, the kind of place that seems made for reading, and books were a big part of her life early on.
She has said she was the kid who always had her nose in a book.
For a while, she thought writing was something you did later, after you'd lived a little more. Then, while she was in college, she stopped waiting and started writing seriously. That decision stuck. After graduating from the University of Oxford, she landed her first book deal at twenty-two and began building a career that would stretch across young adult, adult fiction, thrillers, romance, and screenwriting.
Then came the pen names.
As Abby McDonald, she published smart, funny young adult novels like Sophomore Switch and Getting Over Garrett Delaney. As Abigail Haas, she wrote darker suspense, including Dangerous Girls, later republished as I'll Never Tell. Under the Melody Grace name, she moved into contemporary romance and self-publishing, giving herself room to write sexier, more emotional stories on her own terms.
That choice changed a lot. The Beachwood Bay books found a huge audience, and the name Melody Grace became closely tied to coastal romance, bad decisions, second chances, and the kind of chemistry that tends to arrive at exactly the wrong moment. Books like Untouched, Unbroken, and Unforgettable helped define that world. Later, Meant to Be opened the door to Sweetbriar Cove, a softer, sunnier Cape Cod series full of bakers, innkeepers, artists, and the occasional grumpy neighbor who doesn't stand a chance.
She has also written standalones like The Promise, which leans more toward big, tender emotion, and readers who move across her books often notice the same strengths showing up in different forms. Her stories usually center on people who are carrying something heavy, grief, old mistakes, family baggage, fear of starting over, and who find love while trying to rebuild a life that feels like their own.
Place matters in her books.
Whether it's the North Carolina shore of Beachwood Bay, the postcard charm of Sweetbriar Cove on Cape Cod, or the city backdrop of With Every Heartbeat, setting is never just wallpaper. Her characters fall in love in beach houses, old inns, bookstores, vineyards, bars, and small downtowns where everyone knows everyone else's business. Readers tend to come for the romance and stay for the sense of community.
McDonald's career hasn't stayed on the page, either. She has worked in film and television and wrote on the first two seasons of Bridgerton. Her official bio also notes a feature project, Jingle Bell Heist. These days she lives in Los Angeles, still writing across genres and still moving easily between heartfelt romance and sharper, darker stories under her different names.
At the center of it all, though, the appeal is pretty simple. She writes people who want a fresh start, and then makes them earn it.
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