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Cindy Woodsmall Reading Order

9 series Β· 28 books

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.

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Ada's House Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2011)

Cindy Woodsmall's Ada's House series consists of three romance novels published between 2009 and 2011. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Hope of Refuge, followed by The Bridge of Peace, and concluding with The Harvest of Grace.

Start with The Hope of Refuge and read in order.

Start this series with The Hope of Refuge

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The Harvest of Grace

Amish Vines and Orchards Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2014)

The Amish Vines and Orchards series consists of four complete novels published between 2012 and 2014 by Cindy Woodsmall. These romance books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Season for Tending, followed by For Every Season, The Winnowing Season, and Seasons of Tomorrow. The series spans interconnected stories within an Amish community centered around vineyard and orchard life.

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
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The Winnowing Season
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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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21 Days of Love: Stories That Celebrate Treasured Relationships

Apple Ridge Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2013)

Cindy Woodsmall's Apple Ridge series comprises four interconnected romance novels published between 2009 and 2013. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Sound of Sleigh Bells and continuing through The Christmas Singing, The Scent of Cherry Blossoms, and concluding with The Dawn of Christmas. These books blend Woodsmall's signature romantic storytelling with the richly detailed settings and characters that define the Apple Ridge community.

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
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The Christmas Singing
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The Scent of Cherry Blossoms
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The Dawn of Christmas

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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The Angel of Forest Hill

Sisters of the Quilt Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2008)

The Sisters of the Quilt is a complete three-book series by Cindy Woodsmall published between 2006 and 2008. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with When the Heart Cries, followed by When the Morning Comes, and concluding with When the Soul Mends. This romance series blends the author's signature storytelling with themes drawn from Amish and Mennonite communities.

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
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When the Morning Comes
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Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2014–2023)

Cindy Woodsmall's Standalone Novels series comprises eight independent romance novels published between 2014 and 2023, with several cowritten alongside Erin Woodsmall. Each book stands alone and can be read in any order, though following publication order from A Love Undone through Until Then provides a chronological perspective on the author's evolving work. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.

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

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The Gift Of Christmas Past(With: Erin Woodsmall)
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As the Tide Comes In(With: Erin Woodsmall)
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The Christmas Remedy(With: Erin Woodsmall)
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A Christmas Haven(With: Erin Woodsmall)
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The Englisch Daughter(With: Erin Woodsmall)
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Yesterday's Gone(With: Erin Woodsmall)
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Until Then(With: Erin Woodsmall)

The Amish of Summer Grove Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

The Amish of Summer Grove is a three-book romance series by Cindy Woodsmall, published between 2015 and 2017. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Ties that Bind, followed by Fraying at the Edge, and concluding with Gathering the Threads. This interconnected trilogy explores the lives and relationships within an Amish community through sequential narratives that build upon one another.

Start with Ties that Bind and read in order.

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Gathering the Threads

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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