Black Dog Bay books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Black Dog Bay series?"

"There are five books in the Black Dog Bay series, published between 2014 and 2019."

Q: "What is the first book in the Black Dog Bay series?"

"The first book in the Black Dog Bay series is Cure for the Common Breakup, published in 2014."

Q: "Do the Black Dog Bay books need to be read in order?"

"The books are loosely connected through their shared setting and some recurring characters, but each novel follows a different protagonist with a self-contained romance. You can start with any book, though reading in order gives you more background on the town and its residents."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Cure for the Common Breakup	2014	Beth Kendrick	Buy
2	New Uses for Old Boyfriends	2015	Beth Kendrick	Buy
3	Put a Ring On It	2015	Beth Kendrick	Buy
4	Once Upon a Wine	2016	Beth Kendrick	Buy
5	In Dog We Trust	2019	Beth Kendrick	Buy

The Black Dog Bay series is set in a fictional Delaware seaside town that has earned a reputation as “the best place in America to bounce back from your breakup.” Each book follows a different woman who arrives in town at a low point and finds unexpected romance and community. The series name comes from a local legend involving a black dog that appears on the beach.

Starting with Cure for the Common Breakup (2014) and running through In Dog We Trust (2019), the five novels are connected by their setting and a cast of recurring side characters but tell independent love stories. The tone is light and funny, with Kendrick balancing romantic comedy with questions about starting over and figuring out what you actually want from life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Black Dog Bay series?

There are five books in the Black Dog Bay series, published between 2014 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Black Dog Bay series?

The first book in the Black Dog Bay series is Cure for the Common Breakup, published in 2014.

Do the Black Dog Bay books need to be read in order?

The books are loosely connected through their shared setting and some recurring characters, but each novel follows a different protagonist with a self-contained romance. You can start with any book, though reading in order gives you more background on the town and its residents.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order