You Had Me At Hello books in order

Q: "How many books are in the You Had Me At Hello series?"

"There are three books in the You Had Me At Hello series, published between 2012 and 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the You Had Me At Hello series?"

"The first book in the You Had Me At Hello series is Sinuun minä jäin, published in 2012."

Q: "Do I need to read You Had Me At Hello before After Hello?"

"Yes, After Hello is a follow-up to You Had Me At Hello and revisits the same characters, so reading the original novel first will give you the full context for the sequel."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Sinuun minä jäin	2012	Mhairi McFarlane	N/A
2	You Had Me At Hello	2012	Mhairi McFarlane	Buy
3	After Hello	2017	Mhairi McFarlane	Buy

You Had Me At Hello was Mhairi McFarlane’s debut novel, published in 2012. Set in Manchester, it follows Rachel, who runs into her old university friend Ben at a time when both of their lives are falling apart. The novel became a bestseller and established McFarlane as a fresh voice in British romantic comedy.

The series includes Sinuun mina jain, the Finnish-language edition of the original novel, as well as After Hello (2017), a follow-up novella that returns to Rachel and Ben’s story. Readers who enjoyed the original will find After Hello a satisfying check-in with the characters rather than a full-length continuation.

McFarlane has said that Manchester is almost a character in the book, and she drew heavily on her own years living in the city. The result is a romance that feels grounded in real places and real friendships, with the kind of sharp observational humor that would become her signature across later novels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the You Had Me At Hello series?

There are three books in the You Had Me At Hello series, published between 2012 and 2017.

What is the first book in the You Had Me At Hello series?

The first book in the You Had Me At Hello series is Sinuun minä jäin, published in 2012.

Do I need to read You Had Me At Hello before After Hello?

Yes, After Hello is a follow-up to You Had Me At Hello and revisits the same characters, so reading the original novel first will give you the full context for the sequel.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order