Order of Carole Matthews Books
Carole Matthews is a British novelist specializing in romantic comedy, best known for her popular Chocolate Lovers' Club series. Her engaging stories have earned her a spot on the UK's prestigious Sunday Times bestseller list, cementing her place among Britain's beloved contemporary fiction writers.
Beyond her successful writing career, Matthews has diversified her media presence as both a television presenter and frequent radio personality. Her creative output spans multiple formats, including novels, television writing, and screenplays, showcasing her versatility as a storyteller.
When not crafting her next romantic comedy, Matthews leads an adventurous lifestyle that takes her around the globe. Her travels include trekking in the Himalayas, rollerblading through New York's Central Park, and enjoying traditional tea ceremonies in China. She makes her home near London, England.
Matthews launched her publishing career in 1997 with her debut novel Let's Meet on Platform 8. Below is a chronological list of Carole Matthews' published works:
Publication Order of Anthologies
Publication Order of Chocolate Lovers’ Club Books
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Winter Warmers | 2012 |
Standalone Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Let's Meet on Platform 8 | 1997 | |
| 2 |  A Whiff of Scandal / The Scent of Scandal | 1998 | |
| 3 |  More to Life Than This | 1999 | |
| 4 |  For Better, for Worse | 2000 | |
| 5 |  A Minor Indiscretion | 2001 | |
| 6 |  A Compromising Position / Bare Necessity | 2003 | |
| 7 |  The Sweetest Taboo | 2004 | |
| 8 |  With or Without You | 2004 | |
| 9 |  You Drive Me Crazy | 2005 | |
| 10 |  Welcome to the Real World | 2006 | |
| 11 |  It's a Kind of Magic | 2008 | |
| 12 |  All You Need is Love | 2008 | |
| 13 |  The Difference a Day Makes | 2009 | |
| 14 |  That Loving Feeling | 2009 | |
| 15 |  It's Now or Never | 2010 | |
| 16 |  The Only Way Is Up | 2010 | |
| 17 |  Wrapped Up in You | 2011 | |
| 18 |  Summer Daydreams | 2012 | |
| 19 |  With Love at Christmas | 2012 | |
| 20 |  A Cottage by the Sea | 2013 | |
| 21 |  Calling Mrs Christmas | 2013 | |
| 22 |  A Place to Call Home | 2014 | |
| 23 |  The Christmas Party | 2014 | |
| 24 |  The Cake Shop in the Garden | 2015 | |
| 25 |  Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses | 2017 | |
| 26 |  Christmas at the Cake Shop in the Garden | 2017 | |
| 27 |  Christmas Cakes and Mistletoe Nights | 2017 | |
| 28 |  Million Love Songs | 2018 | |
| 29 |  Happiness for Beginners | 2019 | |
| 30 |  Sunny Days and Sea Breezes | 2020 | |
| 31 |  Christmas For Beginners | 2020 |