Susan McBride Standalone Novels books in order

Susan McBride's standalone novels blend women's fiction with romance and touches of magical realism, from The Cougar Club to The Truth About Love and Lightning.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Cougar Club 2010 Susan McBride Buy
2 Little Black Dress 2011 Susan McBride Buy
3 The Truth About Love and Lightning 2013 Susan McBride Buy
4 Very Bad Things 2014 Susan McBride Buy

Susan McBride’s standalone novels step away from mystery into women’s fiction and contemporary romance. The Cougar Club, published in 2010, follows three friends navigating life and love after forty. Little Black Dress, released in 2011, tells the story of a vintage dress that connects the women who wear it across decades.

The Truth About Love and Lightning, published in 2013, is set in a small Missouri town where a mysterious stranger appears during a storm and disrupts the lives of a local family. Very Bad Things, from 2014, is a young adult thriller about a group of teens whose spring break goes wrong. Together, these books show McBride’s range beyond the mystery genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Susan McBride Standalone Novels series?

There are 4 books in the Susan McBride Standalone Novels series, published between 2010 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Susan McBride Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Susan McBride Standalone Novels series is The Cougar Club, published in 2010.

What are Susan McBride's standalone novels about?

McBride’s standalone novels explore relationships, family, and self-discovery. The Truth About Love and Lightning blends family drama with magical realism in a small Missouri town, while Little Black Dress spans generations through a mysterious vintage dress.

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