Last updated: February 20, 2026
B.K. Borison just hit #1 New York Times Bestseller and with And Now, Back to You releasing February 24, 2026, thousands of new readers are asking the same question:
What is the correct B.K. Borison reading order?
Here's the short answer, her books are interconnected standalones meaning you can pick up any one and enjoy it on its own. But her three series (Lovelight Farms, Heartstrings, and Ghosted) share characters, settings, and crossover moments that genuinely reward reading in order.
This guide covers every B.K. Borison book in publication order, breaks down how the three series connect to each other, and helps you decide exactly where to start based on what you love to read.
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For the full interconnected experience, read in publication order.
B.K. Borison Books in Publication Order (Complete 2026 Guide)
If you’re looking for the complete B.K. Borison books in order, here’s the full publication timeline across the Lovelight, Heartstrings, and Ghosted series including upcoming releases.
1. Lovelight Farms Lovelight #1
- In the Weeds Lovelight #2
- Mixed Signals Lovelight #3
4. Business Casual Lovelight #4
5. First-Time Caller Heartstrings #1
- Good Spirits Ghosted #1
- And Now, Back to You Heartstrings #2
- Grim Tidings Ghosted #2 (TBA)
9. Heartstrings Book #3 2027 (TBA)
Total books as of February 2026: 7 published, 2 upcoming.
Now let's break down each series. What they're about, how they connect, and which tropes you'll find in every book!
The Lovelight Farms Series in Order (Books 1–4)
Setting: Inglewild, Maine (a fictional small town )
Vibe: Cozy romance, holiday charm, found family
Structure: 4 interconnected standalones (best read in order)
Series status: Complete (though Borison has said she may revisit Inglewild with novellas in the future!)
The Lovelight series centers on three best friends who co-own a Christmas tree farm in a small Maine town. Each book follows a different couple, but the friend group and Lovelight Farms remain the emotional anchor of the series. Characters weave through every installment, so chronological reading gives you the most satisfying experience.
One detail I really love about this series is each Lovelight book corresponds to a different season. B.K. has confirmed this herself! Lovelight Farms is winter, In the Weeds is spring, Mixed Signals is summer, and Business Casual is fall. The seasonal progression gives the series a natural rhythm that makes it feel like spending an entire year in Inglewild.
This is also the series that launched Borison from a self-published indie author to a traditional deal with Berkley and it's where most readers fall in love with her writing.
1. Lovelight Farms (2021) Lovelight #1 Winter
Stella Bloom's beloved Christmas tree farm is falling apart. Dead trees, missing shipments, and a family of raccoons staging a full-on hostile takeover of the Santa barn. To save Lovelight Farms, Stella enters a social media contest alongside Instagram influencer Evelyn St. James. The prize money and publicity could turn everything around.
The catch? She claimed on the application that she runs the farm with her boyfriend.
There is no boyfriend.
Her best friend Luka Peters agrees to fake-date her for the contest and the line between performance and truth starts to blur almost immediately. He only stopped by for hot chocolate. He somehow ended up with a serious girlfriend and a farm.
Tropes: Friends to lovers, fake dating, holiday romance, small town
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️ Medium
Read this if you love: Holiday romcoms with real emotional depth, friends-to-lovers tension, and small towns you want to move to
2. In the Weeds (2022) Lovelight #2 Spring
Beckett Porter has not stopped thinking about the woman he met one incredible weekend in Maine. So when she suddenly appears on his farm as part of a social media contest, he's stunned because the sweet, funny woman from the bar is actually Evelyn St. James, a globally famous influencer.
When Evie disappears again after the contest, Beckett tells himself to move on. But Evie, feeling increasingly disconnected from her life online, keeps coming back to the same thought: the last place she was genuinely happy was Lovelight Farms. And it has absolutely nothing to do with the grumpy farmer she can't forget.
(It has everything to do with the grumpy farmer.)
Tropes: Grumpy/sunshine, celebrity meets small town, he fell first
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Medium-high
Read this if you love: A hero who's quietly obsessed, a heroine rediscovering herself, and the grumpy/sunshine dynamic at its best
3. Mixed Signals (2022) Lovelight #3 Summer
Layla Dupree owns the bakery at Inglewild's most romantic destination, which has done exactly nothing for her own love life. She's officially given up on dating after a string of disappointments.
Then she meets Caleb Alvarez quiet, kind, and absolutely terrible at communicating his feelings. Their connection is slow, tender, and complicated by miscommunication and vulnerability on both sides. This is the gentlest book in the Lovelight series, and many readers (myself included) think it's the most emotionally affecting.
Tropes: Slow burn, miscommunication, small town, opposites attract
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️ Medium
Read this if you love: Patient, emotionally vulnerable heroes and romances that unfold at a realistic pace
4. Business Casual (2024) Lovelight #4 Fall
Nova Porter isn't looking for a relationship especially not with buttoned-up investment banker Charlie Milford. But she can't explain the pull she feels every time he's around.
Her solution? One night together. No strings. Get him out of her system and move on.
It does not go according to plan. When Charlie arrives in Inglewild as the temporary head of Lovelight Farms, avoiding him becomes impossible. And Charlie? He knows a good investment when he sees one.
Tropes: One night stand to more, forced proximity, opposites attract
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ High
Read this if you love: Confident heroines, sharp banter, and a hero who is absolutely certain about what (and who) he wants
The Heartstrings Series in Order (Books 5–7+)
Setting: Baltimore, Maryland independent radio station
Vibe: Workplace romance, romcom energy, city setting
Structure: 3 interconnected standalones (confirmed by Borison)
Series status: In progress Book 2 releases Feb 2026, Book 3 expected 2027
The Heartstrings series shifts from small-town Maine to Baltimore's independent media scene, centered around a local radio station. If you loved the warmth of Lovelight but want something with more workplace tension and city energy, this is your series.
Here's a detail that most reading guides miss: each Heartstrings book is a subtle homage to a Nora Ephron classic. First-Time Caller channels Sleepless in Seattle. And Now, Back to You is an unmistakable nod to When Harry Met Sally. Borison confirmed this on Goodreads, and once you know it, you can't un-see it! (The third book's Ephron reference hasn't been revealed yet. Share your predictions in the comments!)
Importantly, characters from this series cross over with each other and with the Lovelight universe. Jackson Clark, who appears as a fan-favorite side character in First-Time Caller, becomes the lead in Book 2. Reading in order gives his arc significantly more emotional weight.
5. First-Time Caller (2025) Heartstrings #1
Nora Ephron homage: Sleepless in Seattle
Aiden Valentine hosts Baltimore's most popular romance hotline and he has a secret: he's privately fallen completely out of love with love. As the host of Heartstrings, that's a problem.
When a young girl calls the show asking for dating advice for her single mom, the interview goes viral. Suddenly all of Baltimore is invested in whether Lucie Stone the mom in question will find her happy ending. Including the temperamental man behind the microphone who's supposed to be running the show, not falling for a caller.
This was Borison's instant #1 New York Times Bestseller the book that crossed her over from beloved indie romance author to mainstream phenomenon.
Tropes: Single mom romance, slow burn, grumpy/sunshine, viral fame
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Medium-high
Read this if you love: Found family, media settings, and a hero who falls hard and fights it every step of the way
6. And Now, Back to You (February 24, 2026) Heartstrings #2
Nora Ephron homage: When Harry Met Sally
Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart are rival meteorologists at the same Baltimore media company. He thrives on routine from the comfort of his radio booth. She lives for spontaneity out in the field. They've clashed loudly for years.
When they're forced to partner up and cover the snowstorm of the century, everything goes sideways. Delilah proposes a deal: she'll help Jackson rediscover his fun side if he helps her prove herself as a serious journalist.
Snowed in together at a mountain lodge, rivalry becomes banter. Banter becomes friendship. Friendship becomes something neither of them planned for.
Tropes: Rivals to lovers, workplace romance, snowed in, only one bed
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ High
Read this if you love: When Harry Met Sally style dialogue, career-driven characters who challenge each other, and forced proximity with real emotional growth
My Review of And Now, Back to You
This is Borison at her sharpest and most emotionally assured.
The tension between Jackson and Delilah feels grounded not manufactured, but rooted in professional pride, personal vulnerability, and the kind of chemistry that builds slowly until it's undeniable. The snowstorm setting creates natural forced proximity without gimmick, and the emotional arc never rushes the shift from rivalry to trust.
Jackson in particular shines here. His buttoned-up exterior from First-Time Caller cracks open in ways that are both funny and genuinely moving. And Delilah chaotic, driven, and deeply self-aware is exactly the person he didn't know he needed.
If you love romcoms that balance laugh-out-loud banter with moments that catch you off guard emotionally, this delivers. It deepens the Heartstrings universe while standing fully on its own.
Heartstrings Book 3 (2027 - Upcoming)
Borison confirmed on Goodreads that the Heartstrings series will be three books total, with Book 3 expected in 2027. No title, cover, or character details have been announced yet but given the Nora Ephron pattern (Sleepless in Seattle ,When Harry Met Sally, what do we think is next???), speculation is already running wild. I'll update this guide the moment we know more!
The Ghosted Series in Order (Paranormal Romance)
Setting: Varies
Vibe: Cozy paranormal romance with holiday settings
Structure: 2 books planned
Series status: In progress
Borison's newest series is a departure blending her signature warmth and emotional depth with paranormal elements. If you've only read her contemporary work, this might surprise you. The voice and emotional core are unmistakably hers, but the stakes and world-building go somewhere entirely new.
7. Good Spirits (2025) Ghosted #1
A magical holiday paranormal romance featuring an Irish ghost and a woman who feels invisible in her own life. When the Ghost of Christmas Past arrives not as punishment, but as presence she's forced to confront what she's been avoiding and discover that the most meaningful connections aren't always visible.
This is tender, hopeful, and lightly magical. Many readers were surprised by the emotional depth beneath the cozy premise. Borison's acknowledgments for this book include a message about self-worth and hope that perfectly captures what the story is really about.
Tropes: Paranormal romance, Christmas setting, found family, A Christmas Carol retelling
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️ Low-medium
Read this if you love: Holiday magic, stories about rediscovering your own value, and paranormal romance with heart
8. Grim Tidings (2026 - Upcoming) Ghosted #2
Details haven't been officially announced yet. Expected to continue the Ghosted series with a new couple and a new paranormal twist. I'll update this post as soon as we know more.
How Do B.K. Borison's Series Connect to Each Other?
This is one of the most common questions I get asked, and it's also where your reading experience can go from good to great so let me break it down.
All three series Lovelight, Heartstrings, and Ghosted exist in the same narrative universe. Here's what that means in practice:
Lovelight through Heartstrings: Characters from the Inglewild friend group appear in the Baltimore setting. Jackson Clark, who readers met as a side character in First-Time Caller, becomes the romantic lead in And Now, Back to You. Reading his book without reading First-Time Caller first means you'll miss context that makes his character arc significantly more rewarding.
Easter eggs throughout: Borison regularly drops references, cameos, and callbacks across all her books. Long-time readers catch these immediately, and they add a layer of warmth and continuity that makes the whole universe feel lived-in like catching up with old friends every time you open a new book.
Each book stands alone but order adds depth. You won't be confused picking up any single title. But if you want the full emotional payoff especially around character growth, inside jokes, and crossover moments publication order is the way to go.
Where Should You Start with B.K. Borison?
It depends on what you're in the mood for:
If you love small-town romance, cozy settings, and found family: Start with Lovelight Farms and read the full Lovelight series
If you love workplace romance, city settings, and witty banter: Start with First-Time Caller (Heartstrings #1)
If you want rivals-to-lovers with serious heat: Jump to And Now, Back to You (it works as a standalone, though reading First-Time Caller first is better)
If you love paranormal romance and holiday vibes: Start with Good Spirits (Ghosted #1)
If you want the most complete, rewarding experience: Start with Lovelight Farms and read in publication order. You will not regret it.
Frequently Asked Questions About B.K. Borison's Books
What is the best B.K. Borison book?
It depends on your taste, but Lovelight Farms remains the breakout fan favorite and is the most recommended starting point. For readers who prefer more heat and tension, Business Casual and And Now, Back to You tend to rank highest. For Borison's more emotionally delicate work, Mixed Signals and Good Spirits are consistently cited as reader favorites.
Do you have to read B.K. Borison's books in order?
Technically no, each book works as a standalone romance with a complete love story. But reading in publication order enhances crossover moments, character development, and emotional callbacks. This is especially true for the Heartstrings series, where Jackson's backstory from First-Time Caller adds real depth to his lead role in And Now, Back to You.
Is And Now, Back to You part of a series?
Yes — it's Book 2 in the Heartstrings series, following First-Time Caller. It can be read independently, but reading First-Time Caller first is recommended.
How many books does B.K. Borison have?
As of February 2026, B.K. Borison has published 7 books across three series. An 8th (Grim Tidings) is expected in 2026, and a 9th (Heartstrings Book 3) is confirmed for 2027.
How many books will be in the Heartstrings series?
Borison confirmed on Goodreads that Heartstrings will be a three-book series. Book 2 (And Now, Back to You) releases February 2026, and Book 3 is expected in 2027.
Is B.K. Borison on Kindle Unlimited?
Her books have been available on Kindle Unlimited in the past, but availability changes. Check Amazon for current KU status. All her books are widely available in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats.
Are the Lovelight books seasonal?
Yes! Borison confirmed that each Lovelight book corresponds to a season: Lovelight Farms is winter, In the Weeds is spring, Mixed Signals is summer, and Business Casual is fall. It gives the series a beautiful sense of progression.
Will there be more Lovelight books?
The Lovelight series is complete at 4 books, but Borison has said she might revisit Inglewild with novellas in the future. Characters from Lovelight continue to appear in her other series.
What authors are similar to B.K. Borison?
If you love Borison's writing, try: Emily Henry (witty banter, emotional depth), Sarah Adams (small-town charm, grumpy/sunshine), Lynn Painter (romcom energy), Tessa Bailey (high heat with heart), Sophie Cousens (cozy British romcom vibes), and Ali Hazelwood (workplace tension, STEM heroines).
Final Thoughts on the B.K. Borison Reading Order
B.K. Borison has built something rare in contemporary romance: a genuinely interconnected universe where every book makes the others better. Whether you start with the cozy holiday magic of Lovelight Farms or the sharp workplace tension of the Heartstrings series, you're entering a world that rewards your time and attention.
With a #1 New York Times Bestseller on her record, a new release dropping this week, a growing paranormal series, and a confirmed third Heartstrings book on the way — 2026 and 2027 are shaping up to be Borison's biggest years yet.
If you're building your romance TBR, this is a seriously strong place to start.
I'll keep this guide updated as new books are announced. Bookmark it and check back!
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