Betty Neels Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Betty Neels short stories and novellas in reading order, including A Christmas Romance, Dearest Eulalia, The Proposal, and An Ordinary Girl

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Christmas Romance 1999 Betty Neels Buy
2 Dearest Eulalia 2000 Betty Neels Buy
3 The Proposal 2001 Betty Neels Buy
4 An Ordinary Girl 2008 Betty Neels Buy

Betty Neels wrote a small number of short stories and novellas alongside her many full-length novels. These four works, published between 1999 and 2008, offer compact versions of her signature romance style. A Christmas Romance (1999) has the holiday setting that Neels returned to often in her career, while Dearest Eulalia (2000) and The Proposal (2001) are among her final original works.

An Ordinary Girl, published in 2008, is a posthumous release. All four titles share the hallmarks of Neels’s longer fiction: likeable heroines, dignified heroes, and a reassuring sense that everything will work out in the end. For readers curious about Betty Neels but unsure about starting with a full novel, these shorter works provide a good sample of what made her so popular.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Betty Neels Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are four books in the Betty Neels Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1999 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Betty Neels Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Betty Neels Short Stories/Novellas series is A Christmas Romance, published in 1999.

How are the Betty Neels short stories different from her full-length novels?

The short stories and novellas have the same general setup as her novels (English heroine, Dutch hero, gentle romance) but in a more condensed format. The courtship moves faster and there are fewer secondary characters. They work well as introductions for readers who want to sample her style before committing to a full novel.

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