Three Coins in a Fountain Books in Order

Three Coins in a Fountain is a themed romance collection that takes its inspiration from wishes, chance, and the small choices that can send a life in a different direction. Debbi Rawlins's contribution, If Wishes Were...Husbands, gives the idea a playful romantic twist.

Make a wish, then be careful what you ask for.

The books are connected by a shared premise rather than by a continuing cast. Each story stands alone, which makes the series easy to sample. The fountain image suggests a moment of hope or impulse, while the romances explore what happens when a character's private wish begins to look possible in a way that is thrilling and inconvenient.

Rawlins often writes heroines who have strong ideas about what their lives should look like. In a wish-centered story, that certainty becomes especially fun to challenge. The character may think she wants a husband, a fresh start, a little freedom, or proof that she can handle everything alone. The romance introduces a person who changes the terms of the wish.

The magic is mostly in the timing.

This is contemporary romance, not a fantasy series built on literal spells. The fountain theme works as a frame for emotional possibility: a chance meeting, a decision made on a hopeful night, or a desire finally spoken aloud. The stakes stay focused on the couple and on whether both people can be honest about what they need.

Readers can expect a brisk, affectionate story with a little whimsy and plenty of relationship friction. The tone favors everyday people facing a big emotional choice rather than grand adventure. Family expectations, romantic history, and the fear of wanting too much all have room to surface.

Start with If Wishes Were...Husbands for Rawlins's entry. It is a natural choice for readers who like a light, wishful premise but still want a romance grounded in characters who must make their own luck.