Escape To New Zealand books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Escape To New Zealand series?"

"There are sixteen books in the Escape To New Zealand series, published between 2012 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Escape To New Zealand series?"

"The first book in the Escape To New Zealand series is Just This Once, published in 2012."

Q: "Do you need to read the Escape to New Zealand books in order?"

"Each Escape to New Zealand book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone. However, characters from earlier books appear in later ones, and there are ongoing friendships and family connections throughout the series. Reading in publication order gives you the most satisfying experience since you'll catch all the returning characters and references."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Just This Once	2012	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
2	Just Good Friends	2012	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
3	Just for Now	2012	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
4	Just for Fun	2012	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
5	Just My Luck	2013	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
6	Just Not Mine	2014	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
7	Just Once More	2014	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
8	Just for You	2014	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
9	Just in Time	2015	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
10	Just Stop Me	2016	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
11	Just Say Yes	2017	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
12	Just Say (Hell) No	2018	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
13	Just Come Over	2019	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
14	Just Say Christmas	2019	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
15	Just One Look	2021	Escape to New Zealand	Buy
16	Just for Me	2023	Escape to New Zealand	Buy

The Escape to New Zealand series is a collection of sixteen contemporary romance novels written by Rosalind James under the pen name Escape to New Zealand. Set against the backdrop of New Zealand’s rugby culture, each book pairs a new couple while weaving in characters from previous installments. The series started in 2012 with Just This Once and wrapped up with Just for Me in 2023.

Rugby players, coaches, and the women who hold their own alongside them are the heart of these stories. James draws on her real-life experience in New Zealand to bring the settings to life, from Auckland to small-town South Island. Readers who enjoy these books can continue with the spinoff series, New Zealand Ever After, which picks up with new characters in the same world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Escape To New Zealand series?

There are sixteen books in the Escape To New Zealand series, published between 2012 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Escape To New Zealand series?

The first book in the Escape To New Zealand series is Just This Once, published in 2012.

Do you need to read the Escape to New Zealand books in order?

Each Escape to New Zealand book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone. However, characters from earlier books appear in later ones, and there are ongoing friendships and family connections throughout the series. Reading in publication order gives you the most satisfying experience since you’ll catch all the returning characters and references.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order