Dreamers

Q: "How many books are in the Dreamers series?"

"There are five books in the Dreamers series, published between 2019 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Dreamers series?"

"The first book in the Dreamers series is American Dreamer, published in 2019."

Q: "Are the Dreamers books connected, and do they need to be read in order?"

"Each book in the Dreamers series follows a different central couple, so they can be read independently. The books share overlapping characters and a shared social circle, so reading in publication order (starting with American Dreamer) gives the fullest picture of how the friendships and community develop across the series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	American Dreamer	2019	Adriana Herrera	Buy
2	American Fairytale	2019	Adriana Herrera	Buy
3	American Love Story	2019	Adriana Herrera	Buy
4	American Christmas	2020	Adriana Herrera	Buy
5	American Sweethearts	2020	Adriana Herrera	Buy

The Dreamers series launched Adriana Herrera’s career with American Dreamer in 2019 and grew to five books within two years. The series centers on a group of Dominican immigrants living and working in the United States, with each book pairing a new couple while the wider friend group remains a constant presence. Food, culture, and community are woven into every story, giving the series a distinctive warmth that sets it apart from standard contemporary romance.

American Dreamer follows a food truck owner and a nonprofit director, and the series continues through American Fairytale, American Love Story, American Christmas, and American Sweethearts, each with its own romantic pairing. The books include LGBTQ+ relationships and Black and Latinx protagonists, reflecting Herrera’s commitment to writing romance that centers characters who rarely headline mainstream series. The Dreamers books are consistently cited by readers as among her most emotionally satisfying work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dreamers series?

There are five books in the Dreamers series, published between 2019 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Dreamers series?

The first book in the Dreamers series is American Dreamer, published in 2019.

Are the Dreamers books connected, and do they need to be read in order?

Each book in the Dreamers series follows a different central couple, so they can be read independently. The books share overlapping characters and a shared social circle, so reading in publication order (starting with American Dreamer) gives the fullest picture of how the friendships and community develop across the series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order