If you’re a fan of Elin Hilderbrand or just discovering her work, this guide will help you explore every book she’s written—sorted by series and release date for easy reading. Whether you’re starting with her Nantucket classics or ticking off titles you’ve missed, you’ll find everything in order here.
Author Quick Facts
- Name: Elin Hilderbrand
- Primary Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
- Debut: 2000
- Total Published Books: 39+
- Notable Series: 28 Summers, Winter Street, Paradise Trilogy
About Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand is a bestselling American author known for her beach reads set on Nantucket, often blending mystery and romance. Dubbed “The Queen of Beach Reads” by New York Magazine, she has written 28 novels, including Summer of ’69, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, she published her first novel, The Beach Club, in 2000. Hilderbrand plans to retire in summer 2024 and continue her literary journey as a book influencer.
Individual Book Series by Elin Hilderbrand in Order
The 28 Summers Books by Elin Hilderbrand
| 1 |
28 Summers |
2020 |
| 2 |
The Sixth Wedding |
2021 |
The Nantucket Books by Elin Hilderbrand
| 1 |
A Summer Affair |
2008 |
| 2 |
The Castaways |
2009 |
| 3 |
The Perfect Couple |
2018 |
| 4 |
Swan Song |
2024 |
The Winter Books by Elin Hilderbrand
| 1 |
Winter Street |
2014 |
| 2 |
Winter Stroll / Christmas on Nantucket |
2015 |
| 3 |
Winter Storms |
2016 |
| 4 |
Winter Solstice |
2017 |
The Paradise Trilogy by Elin Hilderbrand
| 1 |
Winter in Paradise |
2018 |
| 2 |
What Happens in Paradise |
2019 |
| 3 |
Troubles in Paradise |
2020 |
The Summer Of Books by Elin Hilderbrand
| 1 |
Summer of ’69 |
2019 |
| 2 |
Summer of ’79 |
2020 |
Standalone Novels by Elin Hilderbrand
| 1 |
The Beach Club |
2000 |
| 2 |
Nantucket Nights |
2002 |
| 3 |
Summer People |
2003 |
| 4 |
The Blue Bistro |
2005 |
| 5 |
The Love Season |
2006 |
| 6 |
Barefoot |
2007 |
| 7 |
The Island |
2010 |
| 8 |
Silver Girl |
2011 |
| 9 |
Summerland |
2012 |
| 10 |
Beautiful Day |
2013 |
| 11 |
The Matchmaker |
2014 |
| 12 |
The Rumor |
2015 |
| 13 |
Here’s to Us |
2016 |
| 14 |
The Identicals |
2017 |
| 15 |
Golden Girl |
2021 |
| 16 |
The Hotel Nantucket |
2022 |
| 17 |
The Five-Star Weekend |
2023 |
| 18 |
The Academy (with Shelby Cunningham) |
2025 |
Short Stories & Novellas by Elin Hilderbrand
| 1 |
The Surfing Lesson |
2013 |
| 2 |
The Tailgate |
2014 |
| 3 |
Natural Selection |
2024 |
Short Story Collections by Elin Hilderbrand
Non-Fiction by Elin Hilderbrand
Anthology Contributions by Elin Hilderbrand
| 1 |
Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank |
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If you enjoy warm, character-driven fiction set against scenic coastal backdrops, Elin Hilderbrand’s novels are a must-read. This checklist helps you stay on top of her entire bibliography, from standout standalones to bestselling series.
Curated by Marcus Gilford, Lead Editor at Omnopedia.
