Gansett Island Compendium, Volume 1, Books 1-14

by Marie Force

Return to Gansett Island… and catch up with all your favorite characters…



As we celebrate 15 years of the beloved New York Times bestselling Gansett Island Series, this must-have companion guide takes readers back to the island where millions of romance fans first fell in love.



From the moment MAID FOR LOVE launched the series—quickly followed by FOOL FOR LOVE and READY FOR LOVE—readers have escaped to this charming small-town island filled with unforgettable characters, swoony heroes, heart-stopping romance and the kind of close-knit community everyone wishes they could belong to.



Now, for the first time, everything you love about Gansett Island is gathered in two must-have volumes.

The Gansett Island Compendium, Volume 1,
• Detailed summaries of Books 1–14.
• Complete character guides and family connections.
• Memorable headlines and moments from every book.
• ALL-NEW exclusive interviews with your favorite couples—set nine years after DELIVERY AFTER DARK.



Ever wondered what happened to the couples who stole your heart? Now you can find out.



This series is packed with the high-heat contemporary romance tropes readers love,

• Small-town island romance
• Big family saga
• Friends to lovers
• He falls first
• Best friend’s sister
• Forced proximity
• Protective, caretaker heroes
• Single-parent romance
• Slow burn to forever
• Found family
• Emotional happily-ever-after



Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Gansett Island for the first time, this companion guide is your all-access pass to the island where love always finds a way. Relive the magic of Gansett Island with The Gansett Island Compendium, Volume 1: Books 1–14. And keep an eye out for Volume 2—coming soon!



⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “It was absolutely perfect. Being back on Gansett was amazing. This book brought all of the emotions from overjoyed to sadness and back to happy tears.”

378 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2026

About the author

Marie Force is the New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense and erotic romance. Her series include Gansett Island, Fatal, Treading Water, Butler Vermont and Quantum.

Her books have sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller more than 30 times. She is also a USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, as well as a Speigel bestseller in Germany.

Her goals in life are simple—to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can and to never be on a flight that makes the news.

Join Marie’s mailing list on her website at marieforce.com for news about new books and upcoming appearances in your area. Follow her on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MarieForceAuthor and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/marieforceauthor/. Contact Marie at marie@marieforce.com.

Reviews

[Lynette Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remember the of the start of one of the best series.

I really enjoyed this compilation of the first 14 books it's like having a big family reunion where one cousin is the clown and the butt of the family jokes.But it's the relationship s that are intertwined including the ups,downs the high the roles the loss and additions .I am going to do another reread.Thank you Maria Force for the best series I have read and I can't wait for the next episode.This is my personal opinion.

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all the Gansett Island books and I totally enjoyed this review of the first half of the series!! Loved catching up with the couples when they were interviewed nine years after the last book!! If your a fan of Gansett than this book is definitely for you!! Enjoy the recap and find out where the couples are now and all the kids that have come later!! Have a good laugh and enjoy this island reunion!!

[Karina · Rating 5 out of 5]

After 28+ books in a series, it’s hard to remember all the characters and plot lines. Thank goodness for this Compendium! It was so good to be back on my favorite semi-fictional island! Love all the summaries, character lists, highlights and the interviews! I can’t wait for Volume 2 and what comes next for the McCarthys and their friends.

[Leanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always love to read a compendium where you get to go back to visit with some of your favorites characters. Gansett Island series has always been one of my favorites, and it was great to stroll down memory lane, as well as get some highlights as to what they've been up to. This book certainly didn't disappoint.

[Nancy Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Even though I've read all the books I love this book it gives the back story and catches you up with everyone can't wait for the next book. It was so nice to catch up with everyone and I can't wait for her to right the next generation.

[Sharon]

Purchased in epub format from Barnes and Noble for my Nook.

[Nancy Kolb · Rating 5 out of 5]

a brilliant rehashing of our favorite series-Gansett Island!!

Thanks Marie for reviewing your best series in your usual brilliant manor!! Reconnecting with the amazing people in your book has made this week very special.