Ellie Dean Reading Order
3 series · 36 books
Ellie Dean, the pen name of Australian writer Tamara McKinley, is renowned for her captivating historical saga novels. With a repertoire of 36 works spanning three series—including the beloved Beach View Boarding House/Cliffehaven and the Oceana Trilogy—as well as several standalone novels, she has established herself in the literary world. Active from 1999 to 2026, Dean's storytelling vividly brings to life themes of love and resilience.
Beach View Boarding House/Cliffehaven Series
Ongoing22 books (2011–2026)
Start with There'll Be Blue Skies, the first of 22 books in the Beach View Boarding House/Cliffehaven series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | There'll Be Blue Skies 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Far from Home 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Keep Smiling Through 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Where the Heart Lies 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | All My Tomorrows 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Always in My Heart 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Some Lucky Day 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Sealed with a Loving Kiss 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  While We're Apart 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Shelter from the Storm 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Sweet Memories of You 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Until You Come Home 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  As the Sun Breaks Through 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Waiting Hours 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  With a Kiss and a Prayer 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  On a Turning Tide 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  With Hope and Love 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Homecoming 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | A Place Called Home 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Love Will Find a Way 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | With Promises to Keep 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | The Long Road Home 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Oceana Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2007–2009)
Start with Lands Beyond the Sea and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete11 books (1999–2017)
Start with Matilda's Last Waltz(As: Tamara McKinley), the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Matilda's Last Waltz(As: Tamara McKinley) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Jacaranda Vines(As: Tamara McKinley) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Summer Lightning(As: Tamara McKinley) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Windflowers(As: Tamara McKinley) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Undercurrents(As: Tamara McKinley) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dreamscapes(As: Tamara McKinley) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Ocean Child(As: Tamara McKinley) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Savannah Winds(As: Tamara McKinley) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Firestorm(As: Tamara McKinley) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Echoes From Afar(As: Tamara McKinley) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Spindrift(As: Tamara McKinley) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ellie Dean written?
- Ellie Dean has written 36 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Ellie Dean series?
- Here are the first books in Ellie Dean's series: Beach View Boarding House/Cliffehaven: There'll Be Blue Skies; Oceana Trilogy: Lands Beyond the Sea.
- What order should I read Ellie Dean's books?
- We recommend reading Ellie Dean's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ellie Dean still writing new books?
- Yes, Ellie Dean has 1 ongoing series: Beach View Boarding House/Cliffehaven.