Smitten (Denise Hunter) Books in Order

This page points to Denise Hunter's part of the Smitten world, a collaborative romance series she wrote with Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, and Diann Hunt. The books are set in Smitten, Vermont, a town trying to rescue its future by turning itself into a place people visit for romance, charm, and happily-ever-afters.

Because the series is shared, the storytelling feels different from a standard Denise Hunter run. Each book brings in several couples and overlapping plots, so you are getting a whole town's worth of matchmaking energy instead of one single central romance. That makes the books busier, but also more social and more fun.

Denise Hunter's contribution fits well because she already writes strong community stories. In Smitten, Secretly Smitten, and Smitten Book Club, you get that same interest in emotional growth and second chances, just mixed with more ensemble scenes, more town planning, and more cross-author handoffs. Later pieces tied to the series, like Love Blooms and Happily Ever After, keep that warm, connected feeling going.

The town is the hook here.

Smitten is cozy, a little meddlesome, and very aware of its own romantic image. That lets the authors play with classic rom-com ideas while still leaving room for friendship, old wounds, and the occasional secret. The books also work well for readers who enjoy seeing the same side characters pop up in new situations.

If you like Denise Hunter but want something a touch lighter and more collaborative, this branch of her bibliography is a good fit. Read the books in order for the best experience, since the recurring cast and evolving town identity are a big part of what makes the series work.