The Chicago Stars is a Romance series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, made up of 10 books published between 1994 and 2024. It begins with It Had to Be You (1994), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Simply the Best (2024), spanning 30 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | |||
| 1 | It Had to Be You 🏆 RITA Award by Romance Writers of America 1995Full award history → | 1994 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Heaven, Texas RITA Award by Romance Writers of America 1996Full award history → | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Nobody's Baby But Mine | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Dream a Little Dream 🏆 All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll 1999RITA Award by Romance Writers of America 1999Full award history → | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 5 | This Heart of Mine | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Match Me If You Can 🏆 All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll 2006🏆 DABWAHA Romance Tournament 2006Full award history → | 2005 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Natural Born Charmer 🏆 All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll 2008Full award history → | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 8 | First Star I See Tonight | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 9 | When Stars Collide | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Simply the BestLatest | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Chicago Stars series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Chicago Stars series?
Start with It Had to Be You (1994), the first book in the Chicago Stars series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Chicago Stars series?
There are 10 books in the Chicago Stars series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, published between 1994 and 2024.
What is the first book in the Chicago Stars series?
The first book in the Chicago Stars series is It Had to Be You, published in 1994 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
What is the latest book in the Chicago Stars series?
The most recent book in the Chicago Stars series is Simply the Best (2024) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.