Order of Jean Stone Books

Jean Stone is an American author of women’s fiction and romance novels. She writes the Martha’s Vineyard series and the Vineyard series. Jean Stone writes about the complex dynamics of friendships between women, exploring the good, the bad, and the sometimes unfortunate aspects with a touch of wit. She also writes under the pen name Abby Drake.

Jean Stone made her debut as an author in 1994 with Sins of Innocence, beginning her Martha’s Vineyard series. Below is a list of Jean Stone’s books in order of when they were first published:

Publication Order of Martha's Vineyard Books

Publication Order of Second Chances Books

Publication Order of Up Island Books

Publication Order of Vineyard Books

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

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Jean Stone Synopses: First Loves is a standalone contemporary romance novel by Jean Stone. For Meg, Zoe, and Alissa, first love is a memory that has never faded, and now, years later, the three friends have made a pact to reconnect with the men who shaped their pasts. Meg, despite her success, lives a life devoid of love, haunted by the one man she’s never gotten over, but who seems just out of reach. Zoe, once a celebrated film star, is desperate for a comeback but fears what she might find when she revisits her small-town sweetheart—the one person who means more to her than fame. Alissa, the golden girl of Atlanta society, seemingly has it all until one shocking moment shatters her illusion, making her realize she left behind the only man who ever truly loved her. Now, these women will risk everything—their families, reputations, and hearts—to take one last chance on the magic of first love.

Ivy Secrets is a standalone novel by Jean Stone. At a prestigious women’s college in New England, three women from vastly different backgrounds formed an unbreakable bond: Charlie, the poor girl from the wrong side of town; Tess, a gifted artist yearning for love and acceptance; and Marina, a European princess dreaming of an ordinary life. As best friends and soul mates, they swore to keep a shocking secret.

Fifteen years later, that secret resurfaces in a way none of them could have predicted. When Charlie’s teenage daughter is kidnapped, it becomes clear that the abduction isn’t about money—it’s about something far darker. The truth forces these women to reunite, confronting the girls they once were and the women they have become. As they navigate the lies, scandals, and sacrifices of their past, they realize that true strength lies in their unwavering faith in one another and the courage to expose their darkest secrets. Only by facing the truth can they truly set themselves free.

Birthday Girls is a standalone novel by Jean Stone. Once childhood friends who celebrated birthdays together, sharing laughter, tears, and dreams, Abigail, Maddie, and Kris lost touch over the years. Now, on the brink of turning fifty, one of them is desperate enough to reach out, hoping for more than just an innocent reunion.

Abigail, the new Martha Stewart, has built a TV empire and earned millions of fans. Maddie is a brilliant photographer working for a trendy magazine, and Kris is a daredevil writer whose thrillers have been bestsellers for years. But each woman is carrying a heavy burden—one harbors a dark secret, another is haunted by the man she loved and lost, and the third longs for a chance to start over. As they come together once again, the passage of time weighs on them. Together, they’ll share their birthday wishes once more—but this time, they’ll go to any lengths to ensure those wishes come true.