Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slow and Steady Rush | 2015 | Laura Trentham | Buy |
| 2 | Caught Up in the Touch | 2015 | Laura Trentham | Buy |
| 3 | Melting Into You | 2015 | Laura Trentham | Buy |
| 4 | Christmas in the Cop Car | 2020 | Laura Trentham | Buy |
The Sweet Home Alabama series was one of Laura Trentham’s first forays into small-town Southern romance, with the initial three books all published in 2015. Set in Alabama, the series has a strong football culture running through it, and the small-town dynamics feel true to the setting. Slow and Steady Rush, Caught Up in the Touch, and Melting Into You established the series’ mix of sports, community, and romance.
Christmas in the Cop Car arrived five years later in 2020, adding a holiday-themed fourth installment. The gap between the third and fourth books reflects Trentham’s busy schedule across her other series, but the return to this particular world shows how much affection she has for these characters and their town. The series works well for readers who like their romance grounded in a specific, recognizable place.