Colleen Coble Reading Order

5 books (2005–2013)

The Aloha Reef series by Colleen Coble comprises five complete mystery and romance novels published between 2005 and 2013. Each book in the series stands as its own entry, though readers should begin with Black Sands and follow the publication order through Distant Echoes, Dangerous Depths, Midnight Sea, and concluding with Holy Night. The series blends thriller elements with romance and literary fiction across its Hawaiian island settings.

Start with Black Sands, the first of 5 books in the Aloha Reef series.

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1	Black Sands 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Distant Echoes 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dangerous Depths 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Midnight Sea 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Holy Night 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2022–2023)

Colleen Coble's Annie Pederson series consists of three mystery-romance novels published between 2022 and 2023, appearing to be complete. The books should be read in publication order: Edge of Dusk, Break of Day, and Dark of Night. This trilogy blends mystery and thriller elements with romantic storylines across its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Edge of Dusk and read in order.

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1	Edge of Dusk 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Break of Day 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dark of Night 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (1999–2003)

Colleen Coble's Anthologies series comprises eight complete books published between 1999 and 2003, spanning mystery, thriller, romance, and literary fiction. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Spring's Memory and continuing through Gold Rush Christmas. These standalone anthology entries are best experienced sequentially as they were originally released.

Start with Spring's Memory, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Spring's Memory 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Forever Friends 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Reunions 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Heirloom Brides 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Home for Christmas 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Aloha 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Blind Dates 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Gold Rush Christmas 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2015)

The Hope Beach series by Colleen Coble consists of four mystery and romance novels published between 2012 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Tidewater Inn and continuing through Rosemary Cottage, Seagrass Pier, and concluding with All Is Bright. Each installment weaves together suspenseful plots with romantic elements against the backdrop of a coastal setting.

Start with Tidewater Inn, the first of 4 books in the Hope Beach series.

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1	Tidewater Inn 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rosemary Cottage 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Seagrass Pier 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	All Is Bright 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1997–1999)

The Journey of the Heart is a complete series of six mystery romance novels by Colleen Coble published between 1997 and 1999. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Heart's Disguise and continuing through A Heart's Promise. The series combines elements of mystery, thriller, and literary fiction within a romantic framework.

Start with A Heart's Disguise, the first of 6 books in the Journey of the Heart series.

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1	A Heart's Disguise 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Heart's Betrayal 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Heart's Danger 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Heart's Home 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Heart's Obsession 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Heart's Promise 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2019)

The Lavender Tides series is a complete mystery and romance collection by Colleen Coble comprising four books published between 2018 and 2019. The four interconnected novels are Leaving Lavender Tides, The House at Saltwater Point, The View from Rainshadow Bay, and Secrets at Cedar Cabin, which should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the narrative. Each installment weaves together suspense, emotional depth, and romantic elements set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest.

Start with Leaving Lavender Tides, the first of 4 books in the Lavender Tides series.

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1	Leaving Lavender Tides 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The House at Saltwater Point 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The View from Rainshadow Bay 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Secrets at Cedar Cabin 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2007–2014)

This five-book mystery and romance series by Colleen Coble spans from 2007 to 2014 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lonestar Sanctuary and continuing through Lonestar Secrets, Lonestar Homecoming, Lonestar Angel, and concluding with All Is Calm. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected storylines.

Start with Lonestar Sanctuary, the first of 5 books in the Lonestar series.

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1	Lonestar Sanctuary 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lonestar Secrets 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lonestar Homecoming 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lonestar Angel 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	All Is Calm 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2014)

Love Across the Sea is a two-book mystery romance series by Colleen Coble published in 2014. The complete series consists of Bluebonnet Bride followed by Butterfly Palace and should be read in publication order. Blending mystery, thriller, and romantic elements, these novels are set against the backdrop of sweeping settings and intertwined fates.

Start with Bluebonnet Bride and read in order.

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1	Bluebonnet Bride 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Butterfly Palace 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2009–2011)

The Mercy Falls series is a complete mystery romance trilogy by Colleen Coble published between 2009 and 2011. Each book builds on the previous installment, so readers should follow the publication order: The Lightkeeper's Daughter, The Lightkeeper's Bride, and The Lightkeeper's Ball. This three-book series blends elements of mystery, romance, and literary fiction into an interconnected narrative.

Start with The Lightkeeper's Daughter and read in order.

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1	The Lightkeeper's Daughter 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Lightkeeper's Bride 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Lightkeeper's Ball 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2020–2021)

Colleen Coble's Pelican Harbor mystery romance trilogy spans from 2020 to 2021 and should be read in publication order beginning with One Little Lie. The series comprises three books: One Little Lie, Two Reasons to Run, and Three Missing Days, and appears to be complete. These standalone mysteries blend romantic elements with thriller plots set against the backdrop of a charming coastal town.

Start with One Little Lie and read in order.

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1	One Little Lie 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Two Reasons to Run 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Three Missing Days 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

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1	The Blessings Jar 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2003–2017)

Colleen Coble's Rock Harbor series comprises seven complete mystery and romance novels published between 2003 and 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Without a Trace and concluding with Beneath Copper Falls. This finished series blends suspense, romance, and literary fiction elements throughout its interconnected stories set in the Rock Harbor community.

Start with Without a Trace, the first of 7 books in the Rock Harbor series.

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1	Without a Trace 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Beyond a Doubt 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Into the Deep 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Abomination / Haven of Swans 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Cry in the Night 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Silent Night 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Beneath Copper Falls 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2013–2013)

Colleen Coble's Rock Harbor Search and Rescue is a completed two-book mystery and romance series published in 2013. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lost and Found followed by Rock Harbor Search and Rescue, to fully experience the interconnected narrative within this literary thriller series.

Start with Lost and Found and read in order.

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1	Lost and Found 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rock Harbor Search and Rescue 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2025–2026)

Colleen Coble's Sanctuary series is an ongoing mystery thriller spanning three books released between 2025 and 2026. The series combines elements of suspense and romance within a literary fiction framework. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Ambush, followed by Prowl, and Conspiracy. The series is still in progress with more installments anticipated.

Start with Ambush and read in order.

8 books (2012–2013)

Colleen Coble's collection of nine romantic short stories and novellas spans from 2012 to 2013, blending mystery, thriller, and literary fiction elements with romance themes. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Match Made in Heaven and concluding with The Wedding Quilt Bride. Each entry stands alone while contributing to the overall collection's exploration of love and connection across diverse scenarios.

Start with A Match Made in Heaven, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

9 books (2011–2014)

The Smitten series is a completed nine-book collection of mystery and romance novels published between 2011 and 2014, blending romantic storylines with thriller elements. Some entries are collaborative works featuring Colleen Coble alongside Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, and Diann Hunt, while others are solo contributions from individual authors. Readers should follow the series in publication order, beginning with the first installment and continuing through all nine books to experience the complete narrative arc. The series concluded in 2014 with its final entry.

Start with Smitten(With: Kristin Billerbeck,Denise Hunter,Diann Hunt), the first of 9 books in the Smitten series.

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1	Smitten(With: Kristin Billerbeck,Denise Hunter,Diann Hunt) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Natalie - Birthday Wishes 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Love Between the Lines 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Love Blooms(By: Denise Hunter) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Secretly Smitten(With: Kristin Billerbeck,Denise Hunter,Diann Hunt) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Happily Ever After(By: Denise Hunter) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Love by the Book 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Smitten Book Club(With: Kristin Billerbeck,Denise Hunter,Diann Hunt) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Smitten Ever After 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2006–2006)

16 books (1999–2027)

Colleen Coble has written 14 standalone novels across mystery, thriller, romance, and literary fiction from 1999 to 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. Each book can be read independently without prior knowledge of others, though they were published chronologically beginning with Love Ahoy. Readers new to the series should start with Love Ahoy and can continue through the subsequent titles in publication order, though any entry point works equally well for those preferring to jump around.

Start with Love Ahoy, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Love Ahoy 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	From Russia With Love 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Cattle Baron's Bride 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Maggie's Mistake 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Red River Bride 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Alaska Twilight 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Anathema 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Because You're Mine 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Freedom's Light 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Where Shadows Meet 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Strands of Truth 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	A Stranger's Game 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Fragile Designs 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	I Think I Was Murdered(With: Rick Acker) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	She Will End This(With: Rick Acker) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Until You See Me 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2016)

Colleen Coble's Sunset Cove series consists of three mystery and romance novels published between 2015 and 2016. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Inn at Ocean's Edge, followed by Mermaid Moon, and concluding with Twilight at Blueberry Barrens. Each installment weaves suspense with romantic elements across the coastal Maine setting.

Start with The Inn at Ocean's Edge and read in order.

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1	The Inn at Ocean's Edge 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mermaid Moon 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Twilight at Blueberry Barrens 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2024–2026)

Colleen Coble's Tupelo Grove series is an ongoing mystery and romance collection that should be read in publication order beginning with What We Hide. Three books have been released between 2024 and 2026, with Where Secrets Lie and When Justice Comes following. The series blends thriller elements with romantic storylines set within the literary fiction genre.

Start with What We Hide and read in order.

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1	What We Hide 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Where Secrets Lie 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	When Justice Comes 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2013)

Colleen Coble's Under Texas Stars is a complete two-book romantic mystery series published between 2012 and 2013. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Blue Moon Promise followed by Safe in His Arms. The series combines elements of mystery, romance, and literary fiction.

Start with Blue Moon Promise and read in order.

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1	Blue Moon Promise 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Safe in His Arms 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1997–2000)

Colleen Coble's Wyoming series comprises four mystery and romance novels published between 1997 and 2000. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Where Leads the Heart and continuing through Plains of Promise, The Heart Answers, and To Love a Stranger. This finished series blends mystery, romance, and literary fiction elements across its four installments.

Start with Where Leads the Heart, the first of 4 books in the Wyoming series.

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1	Where Leads the Heart 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Plains of Promise 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Heart Answers 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	To Love a Stranger 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible