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Diane Chamberlain

Diane Chamberlain Reading Order

7 series · 32 books · 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.

Before The Storm Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2009)

Start with Before the Storm and read in order.

Start this series with Before the Storm

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#Title
1
Cover of Before the Storm
Before the Storm
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Secrets She Left Behind
Secrets She Left Behind
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Keeper of the Light Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1992–2004)

Start with Keeper of the Light and read in order.

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#Title
1
Cover of Keeper of the Light
Keeper of the Light
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Kiss River
3
Cover of Her Mother's Shadow
Her Mother's Shadow
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Necessary Lies Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2013)

Start with Necessary Lies and read in order.

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#Title
1
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Necessary Lies
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The First Lie
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Pretending To Dance Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2015)

Start with Pretending to Dance and read in order.

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#Title
1
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Pretending to Dance
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Dance Begins
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Riley MacPherson Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
Cover of The Silent Sister
The Silent Sister
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
The Broken String
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

21 books (1990–2022)

Start with Lovers and Strangers, the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Lovers and Strangers

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#Title
1
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Lovers and Strangers
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Private Relations / Secrets at the Beach House
Private Relations / Secrets at the Beach House
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Secret Lives
Secret Lives
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Fire and Rain
Fire and Rain
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Brass Ring
6
Cover of Reflection
7
Cover of The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Breaking the Silence
Breaking the Silence
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Summer's Child
Summer's Child
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of The Courage Tree
The Courage Tree
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Cypress Point/The Shadow Wife / The Forgotten Son
Cypress Point/The Shadow Wife / The Forgotten Son
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of The Bay At Midnight
The Bay At Midnight
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes / The Lost Daughter / A Beautiful Lie
The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes / The Lost Daughter / A Beautiful Lie
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of The Lies We Told
The Lies We Told
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Midwife's Confession
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Good Father
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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The Stolen Marriage
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Secrets at the Beach House
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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The Dream Daughter
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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Big Lies in a Small Town
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
The Last House on the Street
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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