Don't Tell the Groom books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Don't Tell the Groom series?"

"There are three books in the Don't Tell the Groom series, published between 2012 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Don't Tell the Groom series?"

"The first book in the Don't Tell the Groom series is Don't Tell the Groom, published in 2012."

Q: "Are the Don't Tell the Groom books connected or can they be read separately?"

"The three books follow different central characters and plots, so each can be read on its own. Reading in order from Don't Tell the Groom gives you the fullest experience, as familiar faces reappear across the books and the series builds a cumulative warmth across all three."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Don’t Tell the Groom	2012	Anna Bell	Buy
2	Don’t Tell the Boss	2014	Anna Bell	Buy
3	Don’t Tell the Brides-to-Be	2015	Anna Bell	Buy

The Don’t Tell the Groom series launched in 2012 with the novel of the same name, in which a bride-to-be accidentally gambles away their wedding fund and spends the book trying to hide the problem from her fiance while secretly planning an alternative. Anna Bell keeps the comedy grounded in genuine embarrassment and affection rather than farce, which gives the book more emotional pull than its premise might suggest.

The second book, Don’t Tell the Boss (2014), shifts focus to a new character dealing with the complications of hiding a pregnancy at work while managing a surprise for her partner. Don’t Tell the Brides-to-Be (2015) rounds out the trilogy by following a wedding planner whose professional life collides with her personal one. Each book is set in the same loosely connected world and shares a breezy tone, but the central relationships are distinct across all three.

Bell’s strength in these books is writing heroines who make understandable mistakes and then have to live with them in funny, sometimes mortifying ways. The series is a good starting point for readers new to her work and holds up well for a quick, enjoyable read.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Don't Tell the Groom series?

There are three books in the Don’t Tell the Groom series, published between 2012 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Don't Tell the Groom series?

The first book in the Don’t Tell the Groom series is Don’t Tell the Groom, published in 2012.

Are the Don't Tell the Groom books connected or can they be read separately?

The three books follow different central characters and plots, so each can be read on its own. Reading in order from Don’t Tell the Groom gives you the fullest experience, as familiar faces reappear across the books and the series builds a cumulative warmth across all three.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order