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Shirley Jump Books in Order

Shirley Jump has written 85 books, published between 2003 and 2024. The first book is The Virgin's Proposal (2003) and the newest is Cold Case Disappearance (2024). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
85
Published
2003–2024
Pages on record
11,567 in 47 of 85 books
Reading time
193–289 hours

Reading time is an estimate, not a recorded figure: 11,567 pages at 300 words a page, read at 200–300 words a minute, covering the 47 of 85 titles with a page count on record.

See all 85 books in order Printable Shirley Jump checklist

Shirley Jump writes contemporary romance, and lawyers, physicians, marriage and friendship appear in the subjects. The catalogue counts 85 books from The Bachelor's Dare and The Virgin's Proposal (2003) to Cold Case Disappearance (2024). Series include Sweet and Savory, McKenna Brothers, Barlow Brothers, Stone Gap Inn, Sweetheart Sisters, Rescue Bay and Harbor Cove. The Bride Wore Chocolate (2004) and The Devil Served Tortellini (2005) are among the early books.

How many Shirley Jump books are there?

Shirley Jump has 85 books, released between 2003 and 2024. They include 13 series and 24 titles listed outside any series.

Shirley Jump Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 85 Shirley Jump books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. Cover of The Virgin's Proposal by Shirley Jump (2003)
  2. Cover of The Bachelor's Dare by Shirley Jump (2003)
  3. Cover of The Bride Wore Chocolate by Shirley Jump, book 1 of the Sweet and Savory series (2004)
  4. Cover of Her Frog Prince by Shirley Jump, book 2 of the In a Fairy Tale World... series (2004)
  5. Cover of The Daddy's Promise by Shirley Jump (2004)
  6. Cover of The Devil Served Tortellini by Shirley Jump, book 1 of the Recipes With Romance series (2005)
  7. Cover of The Angel Craved Lobster by Shirley Jump, book 2 of the Recipes With Romance series (2005)
  8. Cover of The Marine's Kiss by Shirley Jump (2005)
  9. Cover of The Dating Game by Shirley Jump (2005)
  10. Cover of Kissedby Cat by Shirley Jump, book 7 of the Soulmates series (2005)
  11. Cover of The Bachelor Preferred Pastry by Shirley Jump, book 3 of the Recipes With Romance series (2006)
  12. Cover of Miracle on Christmas Eve by Shirley Jump (2006)
  13. Cover of Rescued by Mr. Right by Shirley Jump (2006)
  14. Cover of The Other Wife by Shirley Jump (2006)
  15. Cover of Married by Morning by Shirley Jump, book 1 of the Makeover series (2007)
  16. Cover of Pretty Bad by Shirley Jump (2007)
  17. Cover of Back to Mr & Mrs by Shirley Jump (2007)
  18. Cover of Really Something by Shirley Jump (2007)
  19. Cover of The Legacy by Shirley Jump, book 11 of the Hotel Marchand series (2007)
  20. Cover of The Bridesmaid and the Billionaire by Shirley Jump, book 3 of the Diamond Brides series (2008)
  21. Cover of Sweetheart Lost and Found by Shirley Jump, book 6 of the Wedding Planners series (2008)
  22. Cover of Simply The Best by Shirley Jump (2008)
  23. Cover of A Princess For Christmas by Shirley Jump, book 2 of the Christmas Treats series (2009)
  24. Cover of Vegas Pregnancy Surprise by Shirley Jump, book 1 of the Girls' Weekend in Vegas series (2010)
  1. 1
    The Virgin's Proposal2003 · 192 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2003192
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  2. 2
    The Bachelor's Dare2003 · 187 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2003187
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  3. 3
    The Bride Wore ChocolateSweet and Savory #12004 · 316 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2004316
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  4. 4
    Her Frog PrinceIn a Fairy Tale World... #22004 · 192 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2004192
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  5. 5
    The Daddy's Promise2004 · 184 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2004184
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  6. 6
    The Devil Served TortelliniRecipes With Romance #12005 · 352 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005352
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  7. 7
    The Angel Craved LobsterRecipes With Romance #22005 · confirmed 2/4
    2005–
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  8. 8
    The Marine's Kiss2005 · 184 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005184
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  9. 9
    The Dating Game2005 · 187 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005187
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  10. 10
    Kissedby CatSoulmates #72005 · 184 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2005184
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  11. 11
    The Bachelor Preferred PastryRecipes With Romance #32006 · confirmed 2/4
    2006–
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  12. 12
    Miracle on Christmas Eve2006 · 192 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2006192
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  13. 13
    Rescued by Mr. Right2006 · 184 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2006184
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  14. 14
    The Other Wife2006 · 297 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2006297
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  15. 15
    Married by MorningMakeover #12007 · 192 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2007192
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  16. 16
    Pretty Bad2007 · 351 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2007351
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  17. 17
    Back to Mr & Mrs2007 · 185 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2007185
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  18. 18
    Really Something2007 · 352 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2007352
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  19. 19
    The LegacyHotel Marchand #112007 · 256 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2007256
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  20. 20
    The Bridesmaid and the BillionaireDiamond Brides #32008 · 192 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2008192
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  21. 21
    Marry-Me ChristmasBride for All Seasons #42008 · confirmed 2/4
    2008–
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  22. 22
    Sweetheart Lost and FoundWedding Planners #62008 · 192 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2008192
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  23. 23
    Simply The Best2008 · 347 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2008347
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  24. 24
    Boardroom Bride and GroomNine to Five #422008 · confirmed 2/4
    2008–
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  25. 25
    A Princess For ChristmasChristmas Treats #22009 · 186 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2009186
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  26. 26
    Doorstep DaddyBaby On Board #242009 · confirmed 2/4
    2009–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  27. 27
    Vegas Pregnancy SurpriseGirls' Weekend in Vegas #12010 · confirmed 2/4
    2010–
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  28. 28
    Around the Bend2010 · 457 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2010457
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  29. 29
    If the Red Slipper Fits...In Her Shoes... #132010 · 184 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2010184
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  30. 30
    Midnight Kiss, New Year Wish2010 · 184 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2010184
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Shirley Jump series in order

The series linked below has its own reading-order page.

Shirley Jump 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.

Barlow Brothers in order

5 books
  1. 1. The Homecoming Queen Gets Her Man
  2. 2. The Instant Family Man
  3. 3. The Tycoon's Proposal
  4. 4. The Firefighter's Family Secret
  5. 5. Winning the Nanny's Heart

Stone Gap Inn in order

4 books
  1. 1. The Family He Didn't Expect
  2. 2. Their Last Second Chance
  3. 3. Their Unexpected Christmas Gift
  4. 4. The Marriage Rescue

Mercy, Indiana in order

4 books
  1. 1. Kissing Mr. Wrong
  2. 2. Beauty and the Bachelor
  3. 3. The Single Dad's Second Chance
  4. 4. Falling for the Marine

Recipes With Romance in order

3 books
  1. 1. The Devil Served Tortellini
  2. 2. The Angel Craved Lobster
  3. 3. The Bachelor Preferred Pastry

McKenna Brothers in order

3 books
  1. 1. One Day to Find a Husband
  2. 2. How the Playboy Got Serious
  3. 3. Return of the Last McKenna

Sweetheart Sisters in order

3 books
  1. 1. The Sweetheart Bargain
  2. 2. The Sweetheart Rules
  3. 3. The Sweetheart Secret

Rescue Bay in order

3 books
  1. 1. From There to Back Again
  2. 2. All Summer Long
  3. 3. It's About Time

Harbor Cove in order

3 books
  1. 1. The Marvelous Monroe Girls
  2. 2. The Forever Family
  3. 3. The Something Borrowed Sisters

Fortune's Island in order

2 books
  1. 1. And Then Forever
  2. 2. Can't Get Over You

O'Bannon Sisters in order

2 books
  1. 1. The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship
  2. 2. The Secret Ingredient for a Happy Marriage

Makeover in order

1 book
  1. 1. Married by Morning

Girls' Weekend in Vegas in order

1 book
  1. 1. Vegas Pregnancy Surprise

Billionaire Matchmaker in order

1 book
  1. 1. Driving Mr. Wrong Home

Southern Belle Book Club in order

1 book
  1. 1. When Somebody Loves You

Bachelor Bake-Off in order

1 book
  1. 1. A Teaspoon of Trouble

Paradise Key in order

1 book
  1. 1. Summer Love

In a Fairy Tale World... in order

1 book
  1. 2. Her Frog Prince

Christmas Treats in order

1 book
  1. 2. A Princess For Christmas

Diamond Brides in order

1 book
  1. 3. The Bridesmaid and the Billionaire

Holiday Miracles in order

1 book
  1. 3. Mistletoe Kisses with the Billionaire

Gingerbread Girls in order

1 book
  1. 3. The Christmas Baby Surprise

Bride for All Seasons in order

1 book
  1. 4. Marry-Me Christmas

Montana Mavericks: The Baby Bonanza in order

1 book
  1. 4. Maverick vs. Maverick

Wedding Planners in order

1 book
  1. 6. Sweetheart Lost and Found

Soulmates in order

1 book
  1. 7. Kissedby Cat

Fun Factor in order

1 book
  1. 9. How to Lasso a Cowboy

Hotel Marchand in order

1 book
  1. 11. The Legacy

Once Upon a Kiss in order

1 book
  1. 11. The Princess Test

In Her Shoes... in order

1 book
  1. 13. If the Red Slipper Fits...

Baby On Board in order

1 book
  1. 24. Doorstep Daddy

Nine to Five in order

1 book
  1. 42. Boardroom Bride and Groom

Standalone books

24 books

24 Shirley Jump titles here are not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Shirley Jump books in order?

You only need to read Shirley Jump books in order within each series: the books listed here span 13 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Shirley Jump

Start with The Bride Wore Chocolate (2004), the first Sweet and Savory book. The earliest catalogued title overall is The Virgin's Proposal (2003).

What is the newest Shirley Jump book?

Cold Case Disappearance (2024) is the newest Shirley Jump book released so far.

Is there a new Shirley Jump book coming?

No next Shirley Jump book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Shirley Jump at a glance

Still publishing
Shirley Jump published a book as recently as 2024.
Release pace
Shirley Jump books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
11,567 pages across the 47 of 85 books with a recorded length, a median of 224 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Shirley Jump books, 44 of 85, were published in the 2010s.

What the Shirley Jump books are about

50 of the 85 Shirley Jump books carry subject tags in Open Library's catalogue. The subjects below are the ones that recur across them, most frequent first: romance is tagged on 41 of 50. The subjects are cataloguers’ headings, not a plot summary.