Jane Kirkpatrick Reading Order
10 series Β· 72 books Β· Born 1946
Jane Kirkpatrick is an Oregon-based author who has spent over three decades crafting historical fiction and narrative non-fiction centered on the lives of real women in the American West. Her extensive body of work, comprising nearly 70 books organized across multiple series including Change and Cherish, Kinship and Courage, and Dreamcatcher, combines meticulous historical research with compelling storytelling that brings lesser-known figures to life. Known for her ability to weave authentic detail with emotional resonance, Kirkpatrick creates narratives that celebrate resilience, faith, and the transformative power of human connection.
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Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2011β2016)
Jane Kirkpatrick's Anthologies series comprises four completed non-fiction collections published between 2011 and 2016. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Log Cabin Christmas Collection, followed by The Midwife's Legacy, Sincerely Yours, and Oregon Reads Aloud. These volumes bring together various stories and perspectives within their thematic frameworks, offering readers curated selections from multiple contributors.
Start with A Log Cabin Christmas Collection, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with A Log Cabin Christmas Collection
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Log Cabin Christmas Collection |
| 2 | The Midwife's Legacy |
| 3 | Sincerely Yours |
| 4 | Oregon Reads Aloud |
Change and Cherish Historical Series
Complete3 books (2006β2008)
The Change and Cherish trilogy by Jane Kirkpatrick spans three novels published between 2006 and 2008, telling a complete historical story best read in publication order. Begin with A Clearing in the Wild, followed by A Tendering in the Storm and A Mending at the Edge to experience the full narrative arc.
Start with A Clearing in the Wild and read in order.
Start this series with A Clearing in the Wild
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Clearing in the Wild |
| 2 | A Tendering in the Storm |
| 3 | A Mending at the Edge |
Dreamcatcher Series
Complete3 books (1995β1997)
Jane Kirkpatrick's Dreamcatcher series comprises three complete works published between 1995 and 1997 that should be read in publication order. The trilogy follows a narrative arc across A Sweetness to the Soul, Love to Water My Soul, and A Gathering of Finches, offering interconnected stories within the author's non-fiction body of work.
Start with A Sweetness to the Soul and read in order.
Start this series with A Sweetness to the Soul
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Sweetness to the Soul |
| 2 | Love to Water My Soul |
| 3 | A Gathering of Finches |
Kinship and Courage Series
Complete3 books (2000β2001)
Jane Kirkpatrick's Kinship and Courage trilogy comprises three interconnected historical fiction novels published between 2000 and 2001. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with All Together in One Place, followed by No Eye Can See, and concluding with What Once We Loved. These books explore themes of resilience and community through the interconnected lives of pioneer women in the American frontier.
Start with All Together in One Place and read in order.
Start this series with All Together in One Place
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | All Together in One Place |
| 2 | No Eye Can See |
| 3 | What Once We Loved |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1991β2013)
Jane Kirkpatrick's five-book non-fiction series spans from 1991 to 2013 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Homestead. The complete series includes A Burden Shared, A Simple Gift of Comfort, Aurora, and Promises of Hope for Difficult Times. These works explore themes of resilience, faith, and finding meaning through life's challenges.
Start with Homestead, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Homestead
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Homestead |
| 2 | A Burden Shared |
| 3 | A Simple Gift of Comfort |
| 4 | Aurora |
| 5 | Promises of Hope for Difficult Times |
Portraits of the Heart Series
Complete2 books (2009β2010)
Jane Kirkpatrick's Portraits of the Heart is a two-book historical non-fiction series consisting of A Flickering Light (2009) and An Absence So Great (2010). The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first book.
Start with A Flickering Light and read in order.
Start this series with A Flickering Light
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Flickering Light |
| 2 | An Absence So Great |
Romancing America Series
Complete30 books (1999β2013)
The Romancing America series comprises 30 complete books published between 1999 and 2013, with titles spanning locations across the United States from Margaret's Quest through Windy City Brides and beyond. These standalone romance stories should be read in publication order to follow the series as Jane Kirkpatrick intended. Each entry features different characters and settings while maintaining the series' focus on American romance narratives set in various regions and time periods.
Start with Margaret's Quest, the first of 30 books in the Romancing America series.
Start this series with Margaret's Quest
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Margaret's Quest |
| 2 | Cords Of Love |
| 3 | Red Hills Stranger |
| 4 | The Way Home |
| 5 | Florida Weddings: Merely Players |
| 6 | Heart Of The Matter |
| 7 | Picket Fence Pursuit |
| 8 | Pursuing the Goal |
| 9 | In Pursuit of Peace |
| 10 | Monterey Memories |
| 11 | Black Hills Blessing |
| 12 | Hawaiian Dreams |
| 13 | Michigan Brides |
| 14 | Sierra Weddings |
| 15 | Windy City Brides |
| 16 | Christmas Belles of Georgia |
| 17 | Gateway Weddings |
| 18 | Georgia Brides |
| 19 | Idaho Brides |
| 20 | Ohio Brides |
| 21 | Oregon Weddings |
| 22 | The Lady's Maid |
| 23 | Cherry Blossom Capers |
| 24 | Highland Crossings |
| 25 | Postmark: Christmas |
| 26 | The Midwife's Legacy |
| 27 | Arkansas Weddings |
| 28 | Bluegrass Bachelors |
| 29 | Threads of Love |
| 30 | Yellowstone Memories |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete15 books (1998β2022)
Jane Kirkpatrick's standalone novels series spans 15 works published between 1998 and 2022, with the collection likely complete. Though each book functions independently, readers should approach them in publication order beginning with Mystic Sweet Communion. Kirkpatrick draws from historical events and real figures to craft narratives that explore resilience, faith, and the transformative power of human connection across American history.
Start with Mystic Sweet Communion, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Mystic Sweet Communion
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Mystic Sweet Communion |
| 2 | A Land of Sheltered Promise |
| 3 | Barcelona Calling |
| 4 | The Daughter's Walk |
| 5 | Where Lilacs Still Bloom |
| 6 | One Glorious Ambition |
| 7 | A Light in the Wilderness |
| 8 | The Memory Weaver |
| 9 | This Road We Traveled |
| 10 | All She Left Behind |
| 11 | Everything She Didn't Say |
| 12 | One More River to Cross |
| 13 | Something Worth Doing |
| 14 | The Healing of Natalie Curtis |
| 15 | Beneath the Bending Skies |
Tender Ties Historical Series
Complete3 books (2002β2004)
Jane Kirkpatrick's complete Tender Ties Historical series consists of three books published between 2002 and 2004. Read the novels in publication order, beginning with A Name of Her Own, followed by Every Fixed Star, and concluding with Hold Tight the Thread.
Start with A Name of Her Own and read in order.
Start this series with A Name of Her Own
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Name of Her Own |
| 2 | Every Fixed Star |
| 3 | Hold Tight the Thread |
The Women of Cannon Beach Series
Complete4 books (2025β2027)
Start this series with Across the Crying Sands
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Across the Crying Sands |
| 2 | Across the Crying Sands : |
| 3 | With the Enduring Tides |
| 4 | Beyond the Breaking Waves |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jane Kirkpatrick written?
- Jane Kirkpatrick has written 72 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Jane Kirkpatrick series?
- Here are the first books in Jane Kirkpatrick's series: Anthologies: A Log Cabin Christmas Collection; Change and Cherish Historical: A Clearing in the Wild; Dreamcatcher: A Sweetness to the Soul; Kinship and Courage: All Together in One Place; Non-Fiction: Homestead.
- What order should I read Jane Kirkpatrick's books?
- We recommend reading Jane Kirkpatrick's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jane Kirkpatrick's series complete?
- Jane Kirkpatrick has 9 completed series.

