Kathleen E. Woodiwiss Reading Order
4 series · 18 books · Born 1939-06-03
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss was an American romance novelist whose sweeping historical narratives helped define the modern romance genre during a prolific career spanning from 1972 to 2007. Known for her richly detailed storytelling and passionate characters, she crafted multiple interconnected series including the Birmingham Family Saga and The Gamblers, establishing herself as a master of romantic fiction across diverse time periods and settings. Her eighteen novels demonstrated her gift for blending intimate character development with epic scope, creating immersive worlds that captivated readers and influenced generations of romance writers.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1995–1996)
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss edited two romance anthologies in the mid-1990s featuring stories from multiple authors. Three Weddings and a Kiss came first in 1995, followed by Married at Midnight in 1996, completing the series. These collections should be read in publication order to experience the stories as originally presented.
Start with Three Weddings and a Kiss and read in order.
Start this series with Three Weddings and a Kiss
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Birmingham Family Saga Series
Complete4 books (1972–2000)
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's Birmingham Family Saga is a four-book historical romance series published between 1972 and 2000. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Flame and the Flower and continuing through Beyond the Kiss, A Season Beyond a Kiss, and The Elusive Flame. Each installment follows connected narratives within the Birmingham family across generations.
Start with The Flame and the Flower, the first of 4 books in the Birmingham Family Saga series.
Start this series with The Flame and the Flower
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Kathleen E. Woodwiss Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (1974–2007)
Kathleen E. Woodwiss wrote ten standalone historical romance novels between 1974 and 2007, with the series now complete. Each book can be read independently, though readers typically approach them in publication order beginning with The Wolf and the Dove. The collection spans three decades of the author's work in the romance genre and includes titles such as Shanna, A Rose in Winter, Come Love a Stranger, So Worthy My Love, Forever in Your Embrace, Petals on the River, The Reluctant Suitor, Ashes in the Wind, and Everlasting.
Start with The Wolf and the Dove, the first of 10 books in the Kathleen E. Woodwiss Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Wolf and the Dove
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The Gamblers Series
Complete2 books (1993–1994)
The Gamblers is a two-book romance series by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, published in 1993 and 1994. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Then Came You followed by Dreaming of You. The series is complete.
Start with Then Came You(By: Lisa Kleypas) and read in order.
Start this series with Then Came You(By: Lisa Kleypas)
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- How many books has Kathleen E. Woodiwiss written?
- Kathleen E. Woodiwiss has written 18 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2007.
- What is the first book in each Kathleen E. Woodiwiss series?
- Here are the first books in Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's series: Anthologies: Three Weddings and a Kiss; Birmingham Family Saga: The Flame and the Flower; Kathleen E. Woodwiss Standalone Novels: The Wolf and the Dove; The Gamblers: Then Came You(By: Lisa Kleypas).
- What order should I read Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's books?
- We recommend reading Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's series complete?
- Kathleen E. Woodiwiss has 4 completed series.