This page lists Julie Soto books in publication order, plus contemporary romance, YA thriller, romantasy, and related titles.
Quick Index
- Scope: Julie Soto novels, novellas, YA fiction, romantasy, and major related works
- Default Order: Publication order
- Best Starting Point: Forget Me Not
- Order Matters: Yes for The Evermore Trilogy
- Main Categories: Adult romance, YA thriller, romantasy, short romance
- Latest Release Included: Second Act Romance, 2026
- Latest Scheduled Release Included: Vine of Hearts, 2026
Not to be confused with Julie Soto’s earlier fanfiction work. This page lists her traditionally published and major retailer-published book catalog. Soto’s official site currently highlights Forget Me Not, Not Another Love Song, The Thrashers, Rose in Chains, and the scheduled Evermore sequel Vine of Hearts.
Reading Paths
Publication Order
Recommended for first-time readers who want the full catalog sequence.
- Forget Me Not
- Not Another Love Song
- The Thrashers
- Rose in Chains
- Second Act Romance
- Vine of Hearts
Series Order
Best for direct continuity.
The Evermore Trilogy
- Rose in Chains
- Vine of Hearts
Read Rose in Chains before Vine of Hearts. The author’s official site identifies Vine of Hearts as book 2 of The Evermore Trilogy and the sequel to Rose in Chains.
Beginner Path
Best for core Julie Soto reading.
- Forget Me Not
- Not Another Love Song
- Rose in Chains
- The Thrashers
- Second Act Romance
Genre Path
Best for readers choosing by category.
Adult Contemporary Romance
- Forget Me Not
- Not Another Love Song
- Second Act Romance
YA Thriller
- The Thrashers
Adult Romantasy
- Rose in Chains
- Vine of Hearts
Publication Order Master List
- Forget Me Not (2023) – Novel – Adult contemporary romance, standalone
- Not Another Love Song (2024) – Novel – Adult contemporary romance, standalone
- The Thrashers (2025) – Novel – YA thriller, standalone
- Rose in Chains (2025) – Novel – The Evermore Trilogy #1, adult romantasy
- Second Act Romance (2026) – Novella – The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances #3
- Vine of Hearts (2026) – Novel – The Evermore Trilogy #2, scheduled
Forever lists Forget Me Not with an on-sale date of July 11, 2023, and Not Another Love Song with an on-sale date of July 16, 2024. Wednesday Books lists The Thrashers with a May 6, 2025 publication date. Forever lists Rose in Chains with a July 8, 2025 on-sale date, while Amazon and Brilliance Publishing list Second Act Romance for January 20, 2026. Forever lists Vine of Hearts for December 1, 2026.
Related Works and Where They Fit
The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances
- Second Act Romance (2026) – Novella – Amazon Original Stories
- Placement: Optional after the adult contemporary romances.
- Note: It is part of a multi-author Amazon Original Stories collection, not a Julie Soto solo series.
The Evermore Trilogy
- Rose in Chains (2025) – Novel – Book 1
- Vine of Hearts (2026) – Novel – Book 2, scheduled
- Placement: Read in series order.
- Note: Julie Soto announced Rose in Chains as the first book in an adult dark romantasy trilogy.
The Thrashers Adaptation
- The Thrashers – TV adaptation noted in retailer copy
- Placement: Adaptation only. Not a book-order entry.
- Note: Current book listings describe The Thrashers as soon to be a major TV series.
Fanfiction Background
- lovesbitca8 – Fanfiction identity
- Placement: Not included in the publication master list.
- Note: Entertainment Weekly reported that Soto was known as lovesbitca8 on Archive of Our Own before the publication of Forget Me Not.
Dependencies & Notes
- Forget Me Not and Not Another Love Song can be read as standalones.
- The Thrashers is separate from Soto’s adult romance catalog.
- Read Rose in Chains before Vine of Hearts due to direct romantasy-series continuity.
- Second Act Romance is optional and short-form. It is not required before any novel.
- The Evermore Trilogy is planned as a trilogy, but only the first two titles are confirmed in the current public catalog checked here.
- The Rose in Chains 2026 paperback is a format release, not a separate story entry. Forever lists the paperback for August 18, 2026.
FAQs
What Julie Soto book should I read first?
Start with Forget Me Not. It is her first published novel and the clearest entry point for her adult contemporary romance catalog.
Do Julie Soto books need to be read in order?
Only The Evermore Trilogy needs series order. Read Rose in Chains before Vine of Hearts.
Is Not Another Love Song connected to Forget Me Not?
No required series connection is listed. Treat both as standalone adult contemporary romances.
Is The Thrashers a romance novel?
No. The Thrashers is a YA thriller and is separate from Soto’s adult romance and romantasy titles.
Is Rose in Chains part of a series?
Yes. Rose in Chains is book 1 of The Evermore Trilogy.
What is Julie Soto’s latest book?
The latest released work included here is Second Act Romance, published in 2026. The latest scheduled novel included here is Vine of Hearts, listed for December 1, 2026.
Change Log
- Last checked: June 13, 2026
- What changed: Added Second Act Romance and scheduled Vine of Hearts placement
- Most recent known release included: Second Act Romance, 2026
- Most recent scheduled release included: Vine of Hearts, 2026