Jane Peart Reading Order
8 series Β· 52 books
Jane Peart was a prolific American author known for her engaging historical fiction, romance, and suspense novels. Over her career, which spanned from 1980 to 2004, she published 52 books across eight series, including notable works such as Brides of Montclair and Orphan Train West. Peart's storytelling prowess captivated many, leaving a lasting impact on her readers.
American Quilt Series
Complete3 books (1996β1996)
Start with The Pattern and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Pattern 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Pledge 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Promise 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2000β2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Holiday Blessings 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Brides Of Montclair Series
Complete16 books (1984β2000)
Start with Yankee Bride, the first of 16 books in the Brides Of Montclair series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yankee Bride 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Rebel Bride 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Valiant Bride 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Ransomed Bride 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Fortune's Bride 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Destiny's Bride 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Folly's Bride 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Gallant Bride 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Shadow Bride 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Jubilee Bride 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Hero's Bride 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Mirror Bride 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Senator's Bride 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Daring Bride 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Courageous Bride 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | A Montclair Homecoming 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Edgecliffe Manor Series
Complete5 books (1996β1999)
Start with Shadow of Fear, the first of 5 books in the Edgecliffe Manor series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow of Fear 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Web of Deception 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Perilous Bargain 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Thread of Suspicion 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | A Sinister Silence 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
Orphan Train West Series
Complete4 books (1990β1994)
Start with Dreams of a Longing Heart, the first of 4 books in the Orphan Train West series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dreams of a Longing Heart 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Homeward the Seeking Heart 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Quest for Lasting Love 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Heart's Lonely Secret 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
Orphan Train West (Young Adult) Series
Complete5 books (2000β2000)
Start with April & May, the first of 5 books in the Orphan Train West (Young Adult) series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | April & May 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Ivy & Allison 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Kit 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Laurel 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Toddy 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete12 books (1980β2004)
Start with Spanish Masquerade, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Masquerade 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Portrait in Shadows 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Love Takes Flight 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Autumn Encore 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Scent of Heather 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Sign of the Carousel 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Secret at Octagon House 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The House of Haunted Dreams 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Risk of Loving 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Promises to Keep 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Circle of Love 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Sandcastles 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Westward Dreams Series
Complete6 books (1994β2001)
Start with Runaway Heart, the first of 6 books in the Westward Dreams series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Runaway Heart 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Distant Dawn 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Promise of the Valley 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Where Tomorrow Waits 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Undaunted Spirit 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | A Tangled Web 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jane Peart written?
- Jane Peart has written 52 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2004.
- What is the first book in each Jane Peart series?
- Here are the first books in Jane Peart's series: American Quilt: The Pattern; Brides Of Montclair: Yankee Bride; Edgecliffe Manor: Shadow of Fear; Orphan Train West: Dreams of a Longing Heart; Orphan Train West (Young Adult): April & May.
- What order should I read Jane Peart's books?
- We recommend reading Jane Peart's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jane Peart's series complete?
- Jane Peart has 8 completed series.

