Sugar Lake books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sugar Lake series?"

"There are four books in the Sugar Lake series, published between 2017 and 2018."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sugar Lake series?"

"The first book in the Sugar Lake series is The Real Thing, published in 2017."

Q: "Can you read the Sugar Lake series without reading other Love in Bloom books first?"

"Yes, the Sugar Lake series works well on its own. While it is part of Melissa Foster's larger Love in Bloom universe and shares some recurring characters, each book tells a complete love story that does not require knowledge of previous series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Real Thing	2017	Melissa Foster	Buy
2	Only for You	2017	Melissa Foster	Buy
3	Finding My Girl / Loving Talia	2018	Melissa Foster	Buy
4	Love Like Ours	2018	Melissa Foster	Buy

Melissa Foster’s Sugar Lake series is a four-book contemporary romance set in a small lakeside town. The series opens with The Real Thing in 2017 and wraps up with Love Like Ours in 2018. Each book pairs a different couple, with the lake community and its residents providing a steady backdrop across the series.

Sugar Lake fits within Foster’s larger Love in Bloom universe, so readers may spot familiar faces from other series. The stories lean into themes of trust, honesty, and the complications that come with falling for someone when life does not go according to plan. The tone is light and hopeful, with enough emotional weight to keep things grounded.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sugar Lake series?

There are four books in the Sugar Lake series, published between 2017 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Sugar Lake series?

The first book in the Sugar Lake series is The Real Thing, published in 2017.

Can you read the Sugar Lake series without reading other Love in Bloom books first?

Yes, the Sugar Lake series works well on its own. While it is part of Melissa Foster’s larger Love in Bloom universe and shares some recurring characters, each book tells a complete love story that does not require knowledge of previous series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order