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Katie Fforde

Katie Fforde Reading Order

5 series Β· 43 books Β· Born 1952-09-27

Katie Fforde is a British romance novelist whose warmly drawn contemporary stories are set against modern English landscapes. Publishing since 1995, she has built a substantial body of work spanning standalone novels, novellas, and short story collections that celebrate relationships, personal growth, and life's pivotal moments. Her accessible, character-driven narratives have established her as a popular voice in romantic fiction, with her work appealing to readers who enjoy grounded, emotionally resonant storytelling set in everyday settings.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2006–2020)

Katie Fforde's complete anthology series comprises three romance collections published between 2006 and 2020. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with The Sunday Night Book Club, followed by Loves Me, Loves Me Not, and concluding with Truly, Madly, Deeply, First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books. The series is now complete.

Start with The Sunday Night Book Club and read in order.

Start this series with The Sunday Night Book Club

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The Sunday Night Book Club
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Loves Me, Loves Me Not
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Truly, Madly, Deeply
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First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2016)

Katie Fforde's Short Stories and Novellas series comprises five standalone romance stories published between 2012 and 2016. The complete collection should be read in publication order, beginning with Staying Away at Christmas and concluding with Candlelight at Christmas. Each novella offers an independent narrative while contributing to the overall arc of the series.

Start with Staying Away at Christmas, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with Staying Away at Christmas

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Staying Away at Christmas
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From Scotland with Love
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A Christmas in Disguise
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Candlelight at Christmas

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2017)

Katie Fforde's Short Story Collections comprises two complete volumes of romantic short fiction published between 2014 and 2017. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with A Christmas Feast and Other Stories followed by The Christmas Stocking and Other Stories. Both volumes feature seasonal tales suited to Fforde's romance-focused audience.

Start with A Christmas Feast and Other Stories and read in order.

Start this series with A Christmas Feast and Other Stories

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A Christmas Feast and Other Stories
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The Christmas Stocking and Other Stories

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

30 books (1995–2026)

Katie Fforde has written 30 standalone romance novels published between 1995 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently without prior knowledge of the others, though reading them in publication order beginning with Living Dangerously allows you to follow the author's evolving style and storytelling. The series includes titles such as The Rose Revived, Wild Designs, Stately Pursuits, Life Skills, Artistic License, Highland Fling, and Wedding Season, among many others, offering a diverse collection of romantic narratives across various settings and characters.

Start with Living Dangerously, the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Living Dangerously

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Thyme Out / Second Thyme Around
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Flora's Lot / Bidding for Love
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One Enchanted Evening
28
29
From London with Love
30
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A Cottage in the Country

Wedding Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Katie Fforde's Wedding series comprises two romance novels published in 2021 and 2022. The series appears to be complete with A Wedding in the Country followed by A Wedding in Provence. Readers should follow publication order to experience the full arc of this two-book collection.

Start with A Wedding in the Country and read in order.

Start this series with A Wedding in the Country

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A Wedding in the Country
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A Wedding in Provence

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Katie Fforde written?
Katie Fforde has written 43 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Katie Fforde series?
Here are the first books in Katie Fforde's series: Anthologies: The Sunday Night Book Club; Short Stories/Novellas: Staying Away at Christmas; Short Story Collections: A Christmas Feast and Other Stories; Wedding: A Wedding in the Country.
What order should I read Katie Fforde's books?
We recommend reading Katie Fforde's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Katie Fforde still writing new books?
Yes, Katie Fforde has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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