Light in the Dark books in order

The Light in the Dark series by Micalea Smeltzer features six interconnected contemporary romances about love, loss, and healing, published between 2014 and 2017.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Rae of Sunshine 2014 Micalea Smeltzer Buy
2 When Stars Collide 2016 Micalea Smeltzer Buy
3 Dark Hearts 2017 Micalea Smeltzer Buy
4 When Constellations Form 2017 Micalea Smeltzer Buy
5 Broken Hearts 2017 Micalea Smeltzer Buy
6 Stars & Constellations 2017 Micalea Smeltzer Buy

Light in the Dark is a six-book contemporary romance series that balances heavy emotional themes with hopeful love stories. Rae of Sunshine kicks things off with a story about finding brightness in dark circumstances, and the following books continue exploring characters dealing with grief, heartbreak, and recovery.

Published mostly in 2017, the later entries like When Constellations Form and Stars & Constellations tie the series together with overlapping storylines and returning characters. It’s a good entry point for readers who enjoy romance with real emotional weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Light in the Dark series?

There are six books in the Light in the Dark series, published between 2014 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Light in the Dark series?

The first book in the Light in the Dark series is Rae of Sunshine, published in 2014.

Are the Light in the Dark books connected or standalone?

The books are interconnected, with recurring characters across titles like Rae of Sunshine, When Stars Collide, and Dark Hearts, though each focuses on a different couple’s story.

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