Rachael Lucas Books in Order
Rachael Lucas has written 18 books, published between 2013 and 2026. The first book is Sealed with a Kiss (2013) and the newest is The Harbour House (2026). One more title is announced: The French Village Writing Club (2027). Publication order is the reading order below.
- Books
- 18 + 1 announced
- Published
- 2013–2026
Rachael Lucas writes romance and warm contemporary fiction set in villages and small coastal communities. Sealed with a Kiss (2013) opens the Auchenmor Island books; Applemore Bay, Little Maudley and Escape to the French Village follow, taking in The Telephone Box Library (2020) and The Village Green Bookshop (2021). Nineteen catalogued titles reach The Harbour House (2026), with The French Village Writing Club dated 2027.
Rachael Lucas' Applemore Bay series is set in a coastal village in Scotland. It follows characters seeking new beginnings, love and connection in the town, alongside its recurring residents.
How many Rachael Lucas books are there?
Rachael Lucas has 18 published books, released between 2013 and 2026. They include 4 series and 4 titles listed outside any series. One more, The French Village Writing Club (2027), is announced.
Rachael Lucas Books in Publication Order
The table lists all 19 Rachael Lucas books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.
- 12013–1/4
- 22014–1/4
- 3Coming Up Roses2015 · confirmed 1/42015–1/4
- 42016–1/4
- 5The State of Grace2017 · confirmed 1/42017–1/4
- 6My Box-Shaped Heart2018 · confirmed 1/42018–1/4
- 7Finding Hope at Hillside Farm2018 · confirmed 1/42018–1/4
- 82020–1/4
- 92021–1/4
- 102021–1/4
- 112022–1/4
- 122022–1/4
- 132022–1/4
- 142023–2/4
- 152024–1/4
- 162025–1/4
- 172026–1/4
- 182026–2/4
- 192027–1/4
Rachael Lucas books grouped by series
Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.
Applemore Bay in order
8 booksAuchenmor Island in order
3 booksLittle Maudley in order
2 booksEscape to the French Village in order
2 booksStandalone books
4 books4 Rachael Lucas titles here are not listed as part of any series.
Do you have to read Rachael Lucas books in order?
You only need to read Rachael Lucas books in order within each series: the books listed here span 4 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.
Where to start with Rachael Lucas
Start with Sealed with a Kiss (2013), the earliest published title.
What is the newest Rachael Lucas book?
The Harbour House (2026) is the newest Rachael Lucas book released so far.
Is there a new Rachael Lucas book coming?
Yes. The French Village Writing Club (2027) is the next Rachael Lucas book announced in the catalogue. A publication year announced this far ahead moves, so it is worth rechecking: every announced title dated after 2026 sits on the upcoming book releases page.
Rachael Lucas at a glance
- Still publishing
- Rachael Lucas is still publishing. The French Village Writing Club is announced for 2027.
- Release pace
- Rachael Lucas books have appeared about one a year on average.
- Busiest decade
- Most Rachael Lucas books, 11 of 19, were published in the 2020s.