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Jean Grainger Reading Order

13 series · 48 books

Literary Fiction

Jean Grainger is an accomplished author known for her captivating historical Irish fiction. With an impressive portfolio of 48 books across 13 series, including titles such as Carmel Sheehan, Conor O'Shea / The Tour, and Cullen's Celtic Cabaret, she has made a significant impact on the literary scene from 2013 to 2026. Her storytelling often reflects the charm and depth of her Irish heritage, making her most notable works resonate with readers.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Cover of The Darkest Hour
The Darkest Hour
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Carmel Sheehan Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Start with Letters of Freedom and read in order.

#Title
1
Letters of Freedom
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Future's Not Ours To See
The Future's Not Ours To See
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of What Will Be
What Will Be
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Conor O'Shea / The Tour Series

Complete

6 books (2013–2020)

Start with The Tour, the first of 6 books in the Conor O'Shea / The Tour series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Tour
The Tour
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Safe at the Edge of the World
Safe at the Edge of the World
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Story of Grenville King
The Story of Grenville King
2017Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Homecoming of Bubbles O'Leary
The Homecoming of Bubbles O'Leary
2018Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Finding Billie Romano
Finding Billie Romano
2019Buy 🇺🇸
6
Kayla's Trick
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Cullen's Celtic Cabaret Series

Ongoing

4 books (2023–2024)

Start with A Beautiful Ferocity, the first of 4 books in the Cullen's Celtic Cabaret series.

#Title
1
A Beautiful Ferocity
2023Buy 🇺🇸
2
For All The World
2023Buy 🇺🇸
3
Rivers of Wrath
2023Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Gem of Ireland's Crown
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Mags Munroe Series

Ongoing

5 books (2022–2024)

Start with Growing Wild In The Shade, the first of 5 books in the Mags Munroe series.

#Title
1
Growing Wild In The Shade
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Existential Worries of Mags Munroe
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
Each To Their Own
2023Buy 🇺🇸
4
Chancing Your Arm
2024Buy 🇺🇸
5
Closer than you think
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Queenstown Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2021–2022)

Start with Last Port of Call, the first of 4 books in the Queenstown series.

#Title
1
Last Port of Call
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Harp and the Rose
2021Buy 🇺🇸
3
The West's Awake
2021Buy 🇺🇸
4
Roaring Liberty
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Robinswood Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2019)

Start with What Once Was True and read in order.

#Title
1
What Once Was True
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Return to Robinswood
Return to Robinswood
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Trials and Tribulations
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
Catriona's War
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2013–2021)

Start with So Much Owed, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of So Much Owed
So Much Owed
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Shadow of a Century
Shadow of a Century
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Under Heaven's Shining Stars
Under Heaven's Shining Stars
2016Buy 🇺🇸
4
Sisters of the Southern Cross
2021Buy 🇺🇸

The Dunmara Story Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

#Title
1
If Walls Could Talk
2026Buy 🇺🇸

The Kilteegan Bridge Story Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2022–2023)

Start with More Harm Than Good, the first of 5 books in the The Kilteegan Bridge Story series.

#Title
1
More Harm Than Good
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Trouble With Secrets
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
What Divides Us
2022Buy 🇺🇸
4
A Silent Understanding
2023Buy 🇺🇸
5
When Irish Eyes Are Lying
2023Buy 🇺🇸

The Knocknashee Story Series

Ongoing

7 books (2024–2026)

Start with Lilac Ink, the first of 7 books in the The Knocknashee Story series.

#Title
1
Lilac Ink
2024Buy 🇺🇸
2
Yesterday's Paper
2024Buy 🇺🇸
3
Allied Flames
2025Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Folded Corners
Folded Corners
2025Buy 🇺🇸
5
History's Pages
2025Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Sincerely Grace
Sincerely Grace
2025Buy 🇺🇸
7
The Last Post
2026Buy 🇺🇸

The Star and the Shamrock Series

Complete

4 books (2019–2020)

Start with The Emerald Horizon, the first of 4 books in the The Star and the Shamrock series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Emerald Horizon
The Emerald Horizon
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Star and the Shamrock
The Star and the Shamrock
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Hard Way Home
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
The World Starts Anew
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jean Grainger written?
Jean Grainger has written 48 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jean Grainger series?
Here are the first books in Jean Grainger's series: Carmel Sheehan: Letters of Freedom; Conor O'Shea / The Tour: The Tour; Cullen's Celtic Cabaret: A Beautiful Ferocity; Mags Munroe: Growing Wild In The Shade; Queenstown: Last Port of Call.
What order should I read Jean Grainger's books?
We recommend reading Jean Grainger's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jean Grainger still writing new books?
Yes, Jean Grainger has 3 ongoing series: Cullen's Celtic Cabaret, Mags Munroe, The Knocknashee Story.

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