Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweetheart | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
| 2 | Cowboy | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
| 3 | Friendzoned | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
| 4 | Cakewalk | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
| 5 | Studfinder | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
| 6 | Footnote | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
| 7 | Sidetracked | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
| 8 | Fireproof | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
| 9 | Doubletalk | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
| 10 | Afterglow | 2021 | L.B. Dunbar | Buy |
The Busy Bean series consists of 10 romance novels all published in 2021, part of the Smartypants Romance shared universe. Each book follows a different couple connected to the Busy Bean coffee shop, with titles like Sweetheart, Cowboy, and Studfinder describing the key characters.
The rapid-fire release of all 10 books in a single year gave readers a complete small-town romance experience. The coffee shop setting provides a warm, communal backdrop for the various love stories, and the connected cast creates an ongoing sense of community.