Cactus Creek books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Cactus Creek series?"

"There are four books in the Cactus Creek series, published between 2014 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Cactus Creek series?"

"The first book in the Cactus Creek series is Love, Chocolate, and Beer, published in 2014."

Q: "Are the Cactus Creek books connected or standalone?"

"The Cactus Creek books are interconnected standalones set in the same small town. Each novel features a different couple and can be read on its own, but characters from earlier books appear in later ones. Reading them in publication order gives the fullest picture of the community and its recurring cast."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Love, Chocolate, and Beer	2014	Violet Duke	Buy
2	Love, Tussles, and Takedowns	2014	Violet Duke	Buy
3	Love, Diamonds, and Spades	2015	Violet Duke	Buy
4	Love, Exes, and Ohs	2015	Violet Duke	Buy

The Cactus Creek series is a set of four small-town romances from Violet Duke, published between 2014 and 2015. Each book pairs the word “Love” with a different element of small-town life in its title, from Love, Chocolate, and Beer to Love, Exes, and Ohs. The naming pattern reflects the lighthearted tone of the series, which balances humor with genuine emotional stakes.

Set in a close community where everyone knows each other’s business, the novels follow different couples as they work through the complications that come with falling in love in a place where privacy is hard to find. The series appeals to readers who enjoy watching relationships develop against a backdrop of local quirks and small-town dynamics. Each book works as a standalone romance while contributing to the larger portrait of the town and its residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Cactus Creek series?

There are four books in the Cactus Creek series, published between 2014 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Cactus Creek series?

The first book in the Cactus Creek series is Love, Chocolate, and Beer, published in 2014.

Are the Cactus Creek books connected or standalone?

The Cactus Creek books are interconnected standalones set in the same small town. Each novel features a different couple and can be read on its own, but characters from earlier books appear in later ones. Reading them in publication order gives the fullest picture of the community and its recurring cast.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order