Eileen Goudge Reading Order

2 books (1998–1998)

Eileen Goudge's two-book anthology series, consisting of Mothers and Daughters (1998) and The Best of the Best (1998), collects diverse stories exploring themes central to the author's fiction and nonfiction work. Both volumes were published in 1998 and should be read in publication order. The series is complete and standalone, allowing readers to explore each anthology independently or as a paired collection.

Start with Mothers and Daughters and read in order.

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1	Mothers and Daughters 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Best of the Best 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2001–2012)

The Carson Springs series consists of four complete novels published between 2001 and 2012 by romance and historical fiction author Eileen Goudge. Reading these books in publication order beginning with Stranger in Paradise provides the intended narrative experience through Taste of Honey, Wish Come True, and concluding with Welcome to Carson Springs.

Start with Stranger in Paradise, the first of 4 books in the Carson Springs series.

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1	Stranger in Paradise 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Taste of Honey 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wish Come True 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Welcome to Carson Springs 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2015)

The Cypress Bay series by Eileen Goudge consists of two complete novels published between 2014 and 2015. These contemporary romance stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Bones and Roses followed by Swimsuit Body. The series explores interconnected characters and relationships set against the backdrop of a coastal California community.

Start with Bones and Roses and read in order.

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1	Bones and Roses 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Swimsuit Body 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1986–1987)

Eileen Goudge's Swept Away is a five-book romance and historical fiction series published between 1986 and 1987. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Gone with the Wish. Several installments were co-written with Francess Lin Lantz, and the final entry is Star Struck.

Start with Gone with the Wish, the first of 5 books in the Eileen Goudge's Swept Away series.

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1	Gone with the Wish 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Woodstock Magic(With: Francess Lin Lantz) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	All Shook Up(With: Francess Lin Lantz) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Once Upon a Kiss 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Star Struck(With: Francess Lin Lantz) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1989–1998)

Eileen Goudge's Garden of Lies series consists of two complete novels published across nearly a decade, from 1989 to 1998. These romance and historical fiction works should be read in publication order, beginning with Garden of Lies followed by Thorns of Truth. The series blends Goudge's signature storytelling with historical and romantic elements across its two interconnected installments.

Start with Garden of Lies and read in order.

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1	Garden of Lies 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Thorns of Truth 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2025)

Eileen Goudge's Gold Creek series consists of two romance and historical fiction novels published between 2024 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with All They Need to Know followed by The House on Mountain Laurel Lane.

Start with All They Need to Know and read in order.

2 books (1990–2005)

Eileen Goudge's two-book non-fiction series spans fifteen years from 1990 to 2005 and should be read in publication order beginning with Golden Lilies followed by Something Warm from the Oven. The complete series offers finished exploration of its subject matter across both volumes.

Start with Golden Lilies and read in order.

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1	Golden Lilies 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Something Warm from the Oven 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

20 books (1984–1986)

Eileen Goudge's Seniors series consists of 20 complete romance novels published between 1984 and 1986, each offering a standalone story centered on high school romance and relationships. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Afraid to Love and continuing through the full sequence of titles. These young adult romances explore the complexities of teenage love, friendship, and coming-of-age experiences during the final year of high school.

Start with Afraid to Love, the first of 20 books in the Seniors series.

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1	Afraid to Love 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Smart Enough to Know 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Too Much Too Soon 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Winner All the Way 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Touch of Ginger 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Bad Girl 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Before It's Too Late 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Don't Say Good-Bye 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Forbidden Kisses 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Hands Off, He's Mine 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Kiss and Make Up 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Presenting Superhunk 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Too Hot to Handle 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Against the Rules 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Heart for Sale 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Life of the Party 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Looking for Love 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Night After Night 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Sweet Talk 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Treat Me Right 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (1991–2012)

Eileen Goudge's collection of 12 standalone novels spans from 1991 to 2012, each offering independent stories that don't require reading previous entries. These contemporary and historical romance-inflected narratives should be read in publication order to experience Goudge's evolving storytelling across two decades. The series concludes with The Replacement Wife, co-written with Cynthia Farrell, marking the end of this complete collection.

Start with Such Devoted Sisters, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Such Devoted Sisters 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blessing in Disguise 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Trail of Secrets 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	One Last Dance 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Second Silence 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Otherwise Engaged 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Immediate Family 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Woman in Red 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Domestic Affairs / Woman in Black 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Once in a Blue Moon / Woman in Blue 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Diary 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Replacement Wife(With: Cynthia Farrell) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1986–1988)

Eileen Goudge's Super Seniors series comprises four complete books published between 1986 and 1988, blending romance and historical elements across its entries. The novels should be read in publication order beginning with Hawaiian Christmas, followed by Old Enough, Deep-Sea Summer, and Something Borrowed. This finished series offers a self-contained reading experience across its four volumes.

Start with Hawaiian Christmas, the first of 4 books in the Super Seniors series.

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1	Hawaiian Christmas 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Old Enough 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Deep-Sea Summer 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Something Borrowed 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1991–1992)

Eileen Goudge's Who Killed Peggy Sue? is a four-book mystery series published between 1991 and 1992. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cross Your Heart, Hope to Die, followed by Dying to Win, If Looks Could Kill, and Jailbird. This closed series blends romance and suspense as it unfolds across its interconnected installments.

Start with Cross Your Heart, Hope to Die, the first of 4 books in the Who Killed Peggy Sue? series.

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1	Cross Your Heart, Hope to Die 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dying to Win 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	If Looks Could Kill 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Jailbird 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible