In the Garden books in order

Q: "How many books are in the In the Garden series?"

"There are three books in the In the Garden series, published between 2004 and 2005."

Q: "What is the first book in the In the Garden series?"

"The first book in the In the Garden series is Blue Dahlia, published in 2004."

Q: "What role does the ghost play in the In the Garden trilogy?"

"The ghost, known as the Harper Bride, haunts the Harper House estate and is central to the trilogy's mystery. Across all three books, the main characters work to uncover who she was in life and why she remains. Her story ties into the history of the Harper family and connects each book's plot."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Blue Dahlia	2004	Nora Roberts	Buy
2	Black Rose	2005	Nora Roberts	Buy
3	Red Lily	2005	Nora Roberts	Buy

The In the Garden trilogy takes place at Harper House, a historic estate in Tennessee where three women run a garden center called In the Garden. Each book pairs one of the women with a romantic interest while they all work together to solve the mystery of a ghost that haunts the property.

Blue Dahlia, Black Rose, and Red Lily were published between 2004 and 2005. The series blends southern setting, gardening details, and supernatural elements with Roberts’ signature approach to romance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the In the Garden series?

There are three books in the In the Garden series, published between 2004 and 2005.

What is the first book in the In the Garden series?

The first book in the In the Garden series is Blue Dahlia, published in 2004.

What role does the ghost play in the In the Garden trilogy?

The ghost, known as the Harper Bride, haunts the Harper House estate and is central to the trilogy’s mystery. Across all three books, the main characters work to uncover who she was in life and why she remains. Her story ties into the history of the Harper family and connects each book’s plot.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order