Dorothea Benton Frank Reading Order
3 series ยท 22 books
Dorothea Benton Frank was a prominent American writer known for her engaging storytelling and vivid depictions of Southern life. Active from 1999 to 2021, she published 22 books across three series, including the Lowcountry Tales, standalone novels, and children's literature. Her most notable works, such as Porch Lights and By Invitation Only, showcase her ability to capture the essence of South Carolina's charm.
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2020โ2020)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Teddy Spaghetti 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Lowcountry Tales Series
Likely Complete14 books (1999โ2021)
Start with Sullivan's Island, the first of 14 books in the Lowcountry Tales series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Sullivan's Island 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Isle of Palms 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Plantation 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Shem Creek 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Pawleys Island 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Bulls Island 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Return to Sullivan's Island 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Lowcountry Summer 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Folly Beach 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | The Hurricane Sisters 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | All the Single Ladies /Carolina Girls 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Same Beach, Next Year 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Queen Bee 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Reunion Beach 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (2006โ2018)
Start with Full of Grace, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Full of Grace 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Christmas Pearl 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Land of Mango Sunsets 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Porch Lights 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Last Original Wife 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | All Summer Long 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | By Invitation Only 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dorothea Benton Frank written?
- Dorothea Benton Frank has written 22 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Dorothea Benton Frank series?
- Here are the first books in Dorothea Benton Frank's series: Lowcountry Tales: Sullivan's Island.
- What order should I read Dorothea Benton Frank's books?
- We recommend reading Dorothea Benton Frank's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dorothea Benton Frank's series complete?
- Dorothea Benton Frank has 2 completed series.

