The Vine Mess series by Tessa Bailey is 2 books of contemporary romance that runs on steamy and sweet. Spice ranges from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series, clocking in at 752 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Tessa Bailey intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A steamy, sweet Adult contemporary romance built around neighbors, grumpy/sunshine, secret letters. 368 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, witty Adult contemporary romance built around marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, wine country. 384 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Secretly Yours is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the steamy energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Secretly Yours →Read the Vine Mess series in publication order: 1. Secretly Yours, 2. Unfortunately Yours. This is the intended reading order by Tessa Bailey.
The Vine Mess series has 2 books totaling 752 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Vine Mess series averages 4/5 spice, with heat ranging from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series.
The Vine Mess series is a contemporary romance series by Tessa Bailey with steamy, sweet, fun vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Secretly Yours — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Secretly Yours breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.