The Best Jenny Colgan Books Ranked and 34 Books In Order

The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan

The Bookshop on the Corner #2

I love Jenny Colgan books and I was so happy to have an advance copy. This book, while related to her previous book “The Bookshop on the Corner”, is not a sequel. In fact, I felt that this book was a departure from her previous work.

It dealt with some issues that are definitely more serious and delved into these issues in her unique way. The book felt light and easy to read even though it had some more serious issues without trivializing them. Despite the length of the book( 400+ pages), I really wish the ending was longer. I loved the character development and wanted more. I’m hoping there is a sequel! 4 stars.

500 Miles From You by Jenny Colgan

The Bookshop on the Corner #3

This is Lissa and Cormac’s story, one of the more unique romances I’ve read. Lissa and Cormac are both first responders who end up switching places.

Cormac heads to the hustle and bustle of London and Lissa heads to quiet, sleepy Scotland. They correspond via email and text without ever having seen each other.

This book also deals with organ donation and transplantation in a lovely, meaningful way. This is one of Jenny Colgan’s books that does not follow her formula and the third book in the series but it could be read as a stand-alone. 4 stars.

The Cafe by the Sea (Mure Island Series #1) by Jenny Colgan

Jenny Colgan churns out another light beach read with heart. Cafe by the Sea is set on the gorgeous island of Muir in Scotland.

Scotland shines in this story about life in a town set in its ways and trying to resist the pull of modern life. There is a romance in this story, but the pull was more on the heroine reconnecting with her old life and family. Jenny Colgan is the queen of bakery romance novels and you can check out our list of The Best Jenny Colgan Books Ranked by Super Fans

The Endless Beach by Jenny Colgan

The Mure Island Series #2

The continuation of The Cafe by the Sea series features Flora, Joel, and the cast of characters on the Island of Mure. We see how their relationship is progressing and we get to dive into some of the other romances on the island. I really enjoy book series that immerse the reader into a community. I feel like the inhabitants of Mure are my personal friends at this point! I was happy for their successes and I cried once too. 3.5 stars.

Christmas on the Island by Jenny Colgan

The Mure Island Series #3

The third book in The Cafe by the Sea series left me gutted. I cried so many times at the end of this book. It was very cathartic but so heart-wrenching. I honestly felt for every character impacted by the many tragic storylines. I know the fourth book in the series is coming out soon, and I can’t wait to get my hands on it now.

Even though this is the third book in the series, this is one of our favorite Jenny Colgan books. 4 stars

Christmas at the Island Hotel by Jenny Colgan

Mure Island Series #4

This was a happier book in the series than the last one. We get to see Flora and Joel’s new baby, check in with Fintan, and meet a new cast of characters as the residents of Mure prepare for the new hotel opening.

There were cute love stories, wrapping up of some longstanding plot lines, but also space for more books in the series to written.

An Island Wedding by Jenny Colgan

Mure Island Series #5

Colgan takes us back to Mure, Scotland in the 5th (!!!) book of the cafe by the sea series. This time, Joel and Flora are FINALLY planning their wedding, but they aren’t on the same page about what it should look like.

Meanwhile, Olivia, Jan’s famous sister wants to throw an over-the-top wedding on the Rock that is making Flora just a wee jealous, while creating tons of drama around the island.

We see Jan become almost unhinged with jealousy, Lorna still nursing her secret passion, and Fintan trying to get over his recent loss too.

Please let us get a sixth book in this series!!! For more books by Jenny Colgan, we’ve got a list of all of her books ranked for your enjoyment.

Christmas at the Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan

Little Beach Street Bakery #3

I read this book when the snow was coming down outside and I wanted a cozy little pick-me-up. Colgan’s Little Beach Street Bakery series is one of my favorites because it’s light and fluffy with characters I adore, and drama that isn’t as serious. This was no different as we see Polly trying to navigate the Christmas season and keep her darling friend’s big secret!

Sunrise by the Sea by Jenny Colgan

Little Beach Street Bakery #4

While this is technically the fourth book in the Little Beach Street Bakery series, it’s the first one that isn’t really about Polly and her family. Instead, the story focuses on Marisa, a new resident in town who is agoraphobic.

It also features a broken-hearted Russian piano teacher, pizza-making, and the usual Mount Polbearne antics. It’s a character-driven story that’s fairly slow paced, but I found it enjoyable as always.

The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

Jenny Colgan is back with a stand-alone Christmas story about a failing bookshop and the woman that saves it. Carmen is stuck with no boyfriend, no job, and living at home, while her sister Sophie seems to have it all – a beautiful house, great husband, a killer job, and 3 kids with one more on the way.

When she realizes her client is going to lose his bookshop and home, she overs Carmen up for the job of turning the shop around, offering her a room at her house to boot.

But the long-standing rivalry between the sisters is out in full force. Carmen seems to sabotage her happiness in the romance department, and her bookstore boss might be hiding some family secrets that need uncovering.

A charming Christmas tale in true Jenny Colgan fashion, this heartwarming story also has some appearances from beloved characters from previous books. 4 stars.

Sweetshop of Dreams by Jenny Colgan

Rosie Hopkin’s Sweetshop # 1

I read this book quite quickly.  I needed something light after I had read some heavier books.  Colgan’s books are always light and sweet. 

Though they all follow the same general storyline, I enjoy knowing that I will read something with a happy ending.  3 stars

The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan

Jenny Colgan delivers every time.  Her books follow a formula that is tried and true.  The girl goes to a new place, starts a chocolate shop/ cafe/ bakeshop/ bookshop, and meets a man, falls in love, etc.   

I read her books because I need an escape and she delivers every time. This book was no exception so there was no question that it belongs on a list of books set in Paris.

And if you love Jenny Colgan like we do, check out our post The Best Jenny Colgan Books Ranked by Super Fans.

The Summer Skies by Jenny Colgan

This brand-new book brings us to northern Scotland, where Morag McGinty is a third-generation pilot. Following an accident in the air, Morag’s boyfriend wants her to move with him to Dubai.

Struggling and now fearful of flying, she returns home to fly her Grandpa’s route when he is sick. When she has to make a quick landing on a small island in a storm, she meets Gregor Cameron who might change everything.

Here’s the thing, I am TERRIFIED of flying so a book about planes isn’t going to be a favorite of mine, especially if it involves mechanical failures. It wasn’t my cup of tea, but if the subject matter doesn’t put you off, you might enjoy the newest Jenny Colgan book! #gifted by Avon

Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend by Jenny Colgan

Jenny Colgan has become one of my go-to for fluff reads.  I love her books that are centered around food. This most recent book is a departure from her bookshop-centered books as well.  Sophie Chesterton is the “it” girl with her clothes, diamonds, and money.  She is shocked when she finds out that she has to start earning a living for herself.  There was more character development than I thought there would be. 3 stars

Amanda’s Wedding by Jenny Colgan

This was Colgan’s first book and although I enjoyed it, it did not have the charisma her other books have.  There is something so comforting about a book that involves friends, food, and love.  This story was a different sort of equation with characters that are a little more flawed and a little less adorable and loveable than I have become accustomed to.