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Cindy Woodsmall Reading Order

9 series · 28 books

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Cindy Woodsmall writes contemporary Amish romance novels set in tight-knit communities navigating tradition and modern life. Her prolific career spans multiple interconnected series including Ada's House and Amish Vines and Orchards, which explore themes of faith, family, and personal transformation through deeply researched cultural settings. Beyond fiction, Woodsmall has also authored non-fiction works, establishing herself as both a storyteller and informative voice on Amish life and culture.

Ada's House Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2011)

Start with The Hope of Refuge and read in order.

Start this series with The Hope of Refuge

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The Hope of Refuge
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Bridge of Peace
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Harvest of Grace
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Amish Vines and Orchards Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2014)

Start with A Season for Tending, the first of 4 books in the Amish Vines and Orchards series.

Start this series with A Season for Tending

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A Season for Tending
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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For Every Season
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Winnowing Season
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Seasons of Tomorrow
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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21 Days of Love: Stories That Celebrate Treasured Relationships
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Apple Ridge Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2013)

Start with The Sound of Sleigh Bells, the first of 4 books in the Apple Ridge series.

Start this series with The Sound of Sleigh Bells

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The Sound of Sleigh Bells
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Christmas Singing
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Scent of Cherry Blossoms
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Dawn of Christmas
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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Plain Wisdom
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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1
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The Angel of Forest Hill
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sisters of the Quilt Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2008)

Start with When the Heart Cries and read in order.

Start this series with When the Heart Cries

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When the Heart Cries
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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When the Morning Comes
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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When the Soul Mends
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2014–2023)

Start with A Love Undone, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Love Undone

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1
A Love Undone
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Gift Of Christmas Past(With: Erin Woodsmall)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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As the Tide Comes In(With: Erin Woodsmall)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Christmas Remedy(With: Erin Woodsmall)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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A Christmas Haven(With: Erin Woodsmall)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Englisch Daughter(With: Erin Woodsmall)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Yesterday's Gone(With: Erin Woodsmall)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Until Then(With: Erin Woodsmall)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Amish of Summer Grove Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with Ties that Bind and read in order.

Start this series with Ties that Bind

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Ties that Bind
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Fraying at the Edge
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Gathering the Threads
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cindy Woodsmall written?
Cindy Woodsmall has written 28 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Cindy Woodsmall series?
Here are the first books in Cindy Woodsmall's series: Ada's House: The Hope of Refuge; Amish Vines and Orchards: A Season for Tending; Apple Ridge: The Sound of Sleigh Bells; Sisters of the Quilt: When the Heart Cries; The Amish of Summer Grove: Ties that Bind.
What order should I read Cindy Woodsmall's books?
We recommend reading Cindy Woodsmall's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Cindy Woodsmall's series complete?
Cindy Woodsmall has 8 completed series.

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