
Diane Chamberlain Reading Order
7 series Β· 32 books Β· Born 1950
Diane Chamberlain is an acclaimed American novelist known for emotionally complex contemporary and historical fiction that explores family secrets and personal transformation. Her prolific career has produced over thirty novels translated worldwide, earning her recognition as a bestselling author on the New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times lists. Chamberlain's most celebrated works include the Keeper of the Light Trilogy and standalone novels like Necessary Lies and Pretending to Dance, which showcase her talent for weaving intricate narratives across multiple timelines and perspectives.
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Before The Storm Series
Complete2 books (2007β2009)
Diane Chamberlain's Before the Storm duology was published between 2007 and 2009 and is now complete. The two books should be read in publication order, beginning with Before the Storm followed by Secrets She Left Behind. This is a finished series with no additional installments planned.
Start with Before the Storm and read in order.
Start this series with Before the Storm
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Before the Storm |
| 2 | Secrets She Left Behind |
Keeper of the Light Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1992β2004)
Diane Chamberlain's Keeper of the Light Trilogy spans three complete novels published between 1992 and 2004, with each book building on the previous one. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Keeper of the Light, followed by Kiss River, and concluding with Her Mother's Shadow. This interconnected trilogy is now complete and follows a continuous narrative arc across its three installments.
Start with Keeper of the Light and read in order.
Start this series with Keeper of the Light
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keeper of the Light |
| 2 | Kiss River |
| 3 | Her Mother's Shadow |
Necessary Lies Series
Complete2 books (2013β2013)
Diane Chamberlain's Necessary Lies series comprises two complete novels published in 2013. The two books should be read in publication order, beginning with Necessary Lies followed by The First Lie, to experience the full narrative as the author intended.
Start with Necessary Lies and read in order.
Start this series with Necessary Lies
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Necessary Lies |
| 2 | The First Lie |
Pretending To Dance Series
Complete2 books (2015β2015)
This two-book contemporary fiction series by Diane Chamberlain was completed in 2015. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Pretending to Dance followed by The Dance Begins, as the second book continues the narrative established in the first.
Start with Pretending to Dance and read in order.
Start this series with Pretending to Dance
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Pretending to Dance |
| 2 | The Dance Begins |
Riley MacPherson Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Silent Sister |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Broken String |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete21 books (1990β2022)
Diane Chamberlain has written 21 standalone novels between 1990 and 2022, with the series appearing to be complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lovers and Strangers and continuing through The Midwife's Confession and six additional titles published through 2022. Each novel functions independently with its own characters and story, making them accessible as individual reads while the collection spans over three decades of the author's work.
Start with Lovers and Strangers, the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Lovers and Strangers
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Lovers and Strangers |
| 2 | Private Relations / Secrets at the Beach House |
| 3 | Secret Lives |
| 4 | Fire and Rain |
| 5 | Brass Ring |
| 6 | Reflection |
| 7 | The Escape Artist |
| 8 | Breaking the Silence |
| 9 | Summer's Child |
| 10 | The Courage Tree |
| 11 | Cypress Point/The Shadow Wife / The Forgotten Son |
| 12 | The Bay At Midnight |
| 13 | The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes / The Lost Daughter / A Beautiful Lie |
| 14 | The Lies We Told |
| 15 | The Midwife's Confession |
| 16 | The Good Father |
| 17 | The Stolen Marriage |
| 18 | Secrets at the Beach House |
| 19 | The Dream Daughter |
| 20 | Big Lies in a Small Town |
| 21 | The Last House on the Street |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Diane Chamberlain written?
- Diane Chamberlain has written 32 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Diane Chamberlain series?
- Here are the first books in Diane Chamberlain's series: Before The Storm: Before the Storm; Keeper of the Light Trilogy: Keeper of the Light; Necessary Lies: Necessary Lies; Pretending To Dance: Pretending to Dance.
- What order should I read Diane Chamberlain's books?
- We recommend reading Diane Chamberlain's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Diane Chamberlain's series complete?
- Diane Chamberlain has 6 completed series.

