Annabel Monaghan Books
In 2022, I read and loved Nora Goes Off Script, Annabel Monaghan’s first adult book. Since then, I have read every one of the Annabel Monaghan books. With her newest book coming out in a few weeks, I wanted to make a complete list of all her books so you can read them all.
Annabel Monaghan has quickly become one of the must-read authors for the Beach Read season. Her romance novels are full of heart. From single moms to moving past the stigmas from childhood, each of the Annabel Monaghan books is an unputdownable read.
Each of the adult books on this list is a standalone novel, so you do not have to read the Annabel Monaghan books in order. Have a look at my descriptions and read them in any order you choose!
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Annabel Monaghan books in Order of Publication
- A Girl Named Digit (2012) YA Novel
- Double Digit (2014) YA Novel
- Does This Volvo Make My Butt Look Big? (2017) Essays based on Huffington Post column
- Nora Goes Off Script (2022)
- Same Time Next Summer (2023)
- Summer Romance (2024)
- It’s a Love Story (2025)
- Dolly All The Time (2026)
Reviews of The Annabel Monaghan Books in Order (Adult Romance Books)
Nora Goes Off Script
Author: Annabel Monaghan
Year: 2022
Genre: Romance
More info: Adult Debut
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Nora is a mother of two kids who writes romance novels for television. When her husband leaves her, she writes it into a script that is being made into a movie.
Enter a handsome movie star who asks if he can pay her to stay at her house. He needs to get away from the scene. Their romance is sweet and doesn’t follow the usual formula.
Why Jackie loves it
I adored this romantic comedy novel. The story is sweet, fun, and unique. I love reading a romance story about a single mom. I love it when people get a second chance at finding love.
Find this book in: Annabel Monaghan Books / Romance Tropes / Best Rom-Coms / Beach Reads 2022
Same Time Next Summer
Author: Annabel Monaghan
Year: 2023
Genre: Romance
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Sam has a great job, is engaged to a great man, and is about to tour wedding venues. She should not be worried when she runs into the man who broke her heart at 17. Yet, being home brings back old memories and feelings. Sam will have to make a choice between her old love and her fiancé.
Why Jackie loves it
I had high hopes for this book from the author of Nora Goes Off Script and I was not disappointed. If you love a good beach read and a second chance romance novel this is a perfect pick.
Find this book in: Romance Tropes / Books with Summer in the Title
Summer Romance
Author: Annabel Monaghan
Year: 2024
Genre: Romance
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Ali is a newly single mom and a professional organizer whose life could not be messier. When her mom died, she couldn’t get over it and her already failing marriage could not recover. Now her soon-to-be ex-husband comes and goes as he pleases and Ali is having a hard time picking up the pieces of her life.
When she meets Ethan, she decides that a summer romance would be the perfect thing for her to start the next chapter in her life. She does not realize that Ethan might turn into so much more. She also does not realize that Ethan is her best friend’s brother, whom everyone calls Scooter. She has not seen him in years.
Why Jackie loves it
Same Time Next Summer and Nora Goes Off Script were both books I loved, so I could not wait to read this book. It’s a slow-burn romance that deals with the loss of a parent, the loss of self, and how to move forward one step at a time. Throughout the book, Ali moves through the stages of grief, mourning the loss of her mother. It was poignant and moving with the HEA you expect. #gifted
Find this book in: Best Beach Reads 2024 / Best Books About Motherhood / Books with Summer in the Title
It’s a Love Story
Author: Annabel Monaghan
Year: 2025
Genre: Romance
More info:
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Jane Jackson is a former child star who was the butt of jokes on a popular sitcom. Now, to get her career back on track, she has to convince her first kiss, Jack, to write a song for a movie so she can make the movie of her dreams. Unfortunately, Jack is now the biggest rock star in the world. Dan Finnegan is a cinematographer who also wants the movie made and agrees to bring Jane to his childhood home, where Jack is rumored to be holding a concert. Jane and Dan agree that they can get along for the week for the sake of work, even if all they do is argue.
Why Jackie loves it
I loved getting to know Jane and Dan. They are both complex characters who grow throughout the book. It is such a sweet romance that makes reference to favorite movies like “The Notebook”. I could not put this down and it may just be my favorite book Ms. Monaghan has written. #Gifted
Find this book in: Beach Reads 2025 / Annabel Monoghan Books
Annabel Monaghan’s Newest Book
Dolly All the Time
Author: Annabel Monaghan
Release Date: May 26, 2026
Genre: Romance
More info: New York Times Bestselling Author
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Dolly is a single mom who moves back to Whitfield, Rhode Island, for the summer to help her dad and her brother, who had a TBI when he was much younger. When she comes across Stuart Whitfield, with a flat tire and a dead phone battery, she decides to help him.
He needs someone to help him overcome his recent humiliating public breakup, and proposes that they fake date. Soon, Dolly and Stuart learn to lean on each other for friendship and support. Can Dolly finally depend on someone else?
Why Jackie loves it
This is my favorite book Monaghan has written. I loved the relationship between Dolly and Stuart. They learn to understand what the other needs in the relationship. This is not a knight in shining armor situation- even if there are parts that give “Pretty Woman” vibes. #gifted
Find this book in: Annabel Monaghan Books
Expert Tip
Annabel Monaghan’s books are heartfelt and emotional romance novels. If you have not read her books, you can start with any book and read them in any order since the storylines and characters are completely distinct.
Monaghan also wrote two young adult books and a collection of essays before writing adult romance novels
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to read the Annabel Monaghan books in order?
No. Annabel Monaghan’s adult romances are standalone novels, so you can read them in whatever order you want!
Are Annabel Monaghan’s books clean?
No. Some of her books have more adult content than others. There are references to kissing in all. You can check the reviews for the individual books to see my spice ratings to decide if you want to read these books.
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Epilogue
That’s my guide to the Annabel Monaghan Books. Which one is your favorite? Have you read them all?
