Jo Watson books

Jo Watson is a South African romantic comedy author who rose to fame on Wattpad and has sold over 600,000 copies of her books worldwide.

Destination Love Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Burning Moon 2013 Buy
Almost a Bride 2017 Buy
Finding You 2017 Buy
After the Rain 2018 Buy
The Great Ex-Scape 2018 Buy

Elevated Love Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
You, Me, Forever 2019 Buy
Truly, Madly, Like Me 2020 Buy
Just The Way I Am 2021 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Love to Hate You 2018 Buy
Love You, Love You Not 2019 Buy
Big Boned 2021 Buy
What Happens on Vacation 2023 Buy
Love at First Flight 2024 Buy
The Ex Effect 2025 Buy

Jo Watson is a South African author of romantic comedies. She lives with her husband and son in South Africa and has worked as a TV and film writer alongside her book career.

Watson first gained attention by posting her novel Burning Moon on Wattpad, where it won a 2014 Watty Award as one of the most-read stories on the platform. She has since accumulated over 50 million reads and her books have been translated into six languages, with over 600,000 copies sold worldwide.

Her Destination Love series follows women who travel to exotic locations and stumble into unexpected romances. The Elevated Love series keeps the humor and heart but in more everyday settings. Watson also writes standalone romantic comedies, including Love to Hate You, which has sold over 100,000 copies, and What Happens on Vacation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jo Watson written?

Jo Watson has written fourteen books across three series.

What was Jo Watson's first book?

Jo Watson’s first book is Burning Moon, published in 2013.

How did Jo Watson get started as an author?

Jo Watson started by posting her first novel Burning Moon on Wattpad, where it won a 2014 Watty Award and accumulated millions of reads. She has since earned over 50 million reads on the platform and 85,000 followers. Her Wattpad success led to traditional publishing deals.

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