Reading order

New to Suzanne’s books?

If you enjoy seaside stories, start with Be More Octopus

If you love reading about women in their 50s making fresh starts, begin with Love Me Till Wednesday

Already a fan and wondering what to read next?

Here’s how all the books interconnect. Apart from Making Plans, which has to be read after Be More Octopus, you can read them as standalones, but your favourite characters tend to reappear, so there might be some spoilers if you mix up the order.

To find out more about a book, click on its cover.

Be More Octopus

Dashford Book 1 – Em’s story

Suzanne’s RNA Debut Romantic Comedy Award winner 2024. Your introduction to the seaside village of Dashford.

Be More Lucy

Dashford Book 2 – Lucy’s story

While Em and Jack are falling deeper in love, Lucy is trying to find a man who wants to stick around.

Be Less Panda

Dashford Book 3 – Nancy’s story

Nancy gets a letter from an old flame, which stirs up memories of her time in Paris in 1964.

Be Less Dragonfly

Dashford Book 4 – Freya’s story

Em’s friend Freya moves to Dashford to setup a new bookshop and cafe

You can read the first Dragonfly Bookshop spin off story when it comes out in 2027

Be More Capybara – COMING SOON

Dashford Book 5 – Helen’s story

When Helen moves back to Dashford, she doesn’t expect to bump into her old friend Nigel.

Love Me Till Wednesday

Sapphire Stars Book 1 – Lisa’s story

Former pop star Lisa is 50-something, fabulous, and completely unprepared for what comes next. RNA Romantic Comedy Novel Award winner 2025.

Love Me Till Christmas

Sapphire Stars Book 2 – Jules’ story

Newly single Jules’ Christmas with Lisa and Nick in a castle in the Cotswolds is more adventureous than she anticipated.