In What Order Were Jenny Colgan Christmas Books Originally Published?

Reading Jenny Colgan’s holiday novels out of order is my cozy Christmas mood spoiled. Could someone list her festive series' chronological release dates, so I can binge properly from the first book?
2026-07-25 11:49:05
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MaxBee
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Not every author can pull off a Christmas book series without feeling repetitive. The publication order shows she spaced them out thoughtfully. They feel like special events, not just annual cash-grabs. Each one has a distinct heart, probably because she had time to develop new ideas between them.
2026-07-26 00:48:45
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VedaKid
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Here's a practical tip: search 'Jenny Colgan Christmas books' on Wikipedia or her official website. They list them in a table with exact publication dates. That's more reliable than forum memory. I did that last year to buy them all for my mom, and it clarified that there are five core novels, with the first being published a decade ago now.
2026-07-27 11:20:32
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JackLane
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It's impressive how she built a sub-brand within her body of work. Not many authors successfully launch a recurring Christmas-themed line that readers eagerly await. The publication order from 2013 to 2023 shows a decade of festive storytelling, which is a lovely legacy.
2026-07-28 23:30:23
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AlanMason
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Why does the order matter? They're all essentially the same formula: lovable protagonist, picturesque setting, minor festive disaster, heartwarming resolution, and lots of descriptions of baked goods. Pick any one that has a setting that appeals to you—sweetshop, café, island, hotel, bookshop. You'll get the same comforting experience.
2026-07-30 01:16:52
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AbbyWard
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I appreciate that she doesn't just churn one out every single year. The gaps between 2014-2018 and 2020-2023 show she takes time. It makes each new Christmas book feel like a genuine event, something to look forward to, rather than a predictable entry on the seasonal publishing calendar.
2026-07-30 11:11:43
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