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3 series · 36 books

Literary Fiction

Ellie Dean is the pen name of Australian author Tamara McKinley, known for richly detailed historical sagas set in English seaside communities. Her most acclaimed work, the Cliffehaven series featuring the Beach View Boarding House, follows interconnected characters across decades of twentieth-century Britain, blending family drama with period authenticity. A prolific novelist with over three decades of publishing history, Dean has crafted multiple interconnected series alongside standalone works that showcase her skill at weaving personal stories into larger historical narratives.

Beach View Boarding House/Cliffehaven Series

Ongoing

22 books (2011–2026)

Start with There'll Be Blue Skies, the first of 22 books in the Beach View Boarding House/Cliffehaven series.

Start this series with There'll Be Blue Skies

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There'll Be Blue Skies
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Far from Home
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Keep Smiling Through
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Where the Heart Lies
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
All My Tomorrows
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Always in My Heart
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Some Lucky Day
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Sealed with a Loving Kiss
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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While We're Apart
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Shelter from the Storm
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Sweet Memories of You
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Until You Come Home
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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As the Sun Breaks Through
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Waiting Hours
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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With a Kiss and a Prayer
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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On a Turning Tide
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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With Hope and Love
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
19
A Place Called Home
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Love Will Find a Way
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
With Promises to Keep
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
The Long Road Home
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Oceana Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2009)

Start with Lands Beyond the Sea and read in order.

Start this series with Lands Beyond the Sea

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1
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Lands Beyond the Sea
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Kingdom For The Brave
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

11 books (1999–2017)

Start with Matilda's Last Waltz(As: Tamara McKinley), the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Matilda's Last Waltz(As: Tamara McKinley)

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Matilda's Last Waltz(As: Tamara McKinley)
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Jacaranda Vines(As: Tamara McKinley)
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Summer Lightning(As: Tamara McKinley)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Windflowers(As: Tamara McKinley)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Undercurrents(As: Tamara McKinley)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Dreamscapes(As: Tamara McKinley)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Ocean Child(As: Tamara McKinley)
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Savannah Winds(As: Tamara McKinley)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Firestorm(As: Tamara McKinley)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Echoes From Afar(As: Tamara McKinley)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Spindrift(As: Tamara McKinley)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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