New York Girlfriends books in order

The New York Girlfriends series by Erin McCarthy is a 3-book contemporary romance series following a group of friends in New York City, published from 2005 to 2015.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Pregnancy Test 2005 Erin McCarthy Buy
2 You Don’t Know Jack 2006 Erin McCarthy Buy
3 How to Get Lucky 2015 Erin McCarthy Buy

The New York Girlfriends series by Erin McCarthy centers on a group of close friends navigating life and love in New York City. The series opens with The Pregnancy Test (2005), where a surprise pregnancy shakes up one woman’s carefully planned life. You Don’t Know Jack (2006) shifts focus to another friend whose new relationship is not what it seems.

McCarthy captures the energy of city life and female friendship with sharp dialogue and situations that feel true to the chaos of being a young woman in a big city. The books lean toward chick lit in tone, with humor and heart taking priority over heavy drama. The romantic plotlines are fun and fast-moving.

After a long gap, McCarthy returned to the series with How to Get Lucky in 2015, catching up with the friend group a decade later. The three books together offer a snapshot of women at different stages of life, held together by the friendships that anchor them through every twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the New York Girlfriends series?

There are 3 books in the New York Girlfriends series, published between 2005 and 2015.

What is the New York Girlfriends series about?

The New York Girlfriends series follows a group of female friends living in New York City as they deal with dating, careers, and unexpected life changes. Each book focuses on a different woman in the friend group and her romantic journey.

Do you need to read the New York Girlfriends books in order?

The books work as standalones, but reading in order lets you follow the friendships as they develop. There is a decade-long gap between the second and third books, but the characters and connections carry through.

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