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Made in Jersey
The Made in Jersey series by Tessa Bailey has 5 books and is best read in publication order, starting with Crashed Out (2019).
- Books
- 5 books
- First published
- 2015
- Status
- completed
- Last checked
Start here: Crashed Out (2019) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
Crashed Out
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Crashed Out - Book 2:
Rough Rhythm
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Rough Rhythm - Book 3:
Thrown Down
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Thrown Down - Book 4:
Worked Up
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Worked Up - Book 5:
Wound Tight
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Wound Tight
About the Made in Jersey series
Made in Jersey is a five-book series set in the fictional working-class town of Hook, New Jersey, following a tight circle of friends and family -- centered on the Purcell siblings -- as each finds their way back to, or into, a hometown romance. It opens with Crashed Out, in which factory worker Jasmine Taveras reunites with Sarge Purcell, the musician who left Hook (and her) behind four years earlier for a shot at a music career, now returned and still writing songs about her. Later books turn to Sarge's sister River, a single mother working two jobs, and other members of the same Hook friend group.
Published between 2015 and 2016, the series carries Bailey's early-career blend of blunt banter and real working-class stakes -- money troubles, small-town judgment, people who left and had to decide whether to come back. Readers who like their small-town romance grounded in genuine economic and family pressure, rather than a glossy family-business setup, will find that here.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the Made in Jersey series?
Five: Crashed Out, Rough Rhythm, Thrown Down, Worked Up, and Wound Tight, published 2015-2016.
What order should I read Made in Jersey in?
Publication order: Crashed Out, Rough Rhythm, Thrown Down, Worked Up, Wound Tight.
Where is Made in Jersey set?
The fictional working-class town of Hook, New Jersey, centered on the Purcell siblings and their friend circle.
Can I read Made in Jersey books as standalones?
Yes, each book resolves its own central couple, though the recurring Hook, NJ cast rewards reading in order.
Is Made in Jersey a completed series?
Yes, all five books were published in 2015-2016.
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