Lisa Wingate Reading Order
10 series Β· 32 books
Lisa Wingate is a prolific author known for her engaging contemporary fiction and heartfelt storytelling. With an impressive collection of 32 books spanning 10 series, including Tending Roses and Texas Hill Country, she captivates readers with themes of family and resilience. Active from 2001 to 2026, her most notable work, Before We Were Strangers, has garnered widespread acclaim.
Blue Sky Hill Series
Complete4 books (2008β2011)
Start with A Month of Summer, the first of 4 books in the Blue Sky Hill series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Month of Summer 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Summer Kitchen 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Beyond Summer 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Dandelion Summer 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Carolina Chronicles Series
Complete7 books (2013β2016)
Start with The Prayer Box, the first of 7 books in the Carolina Chronicles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Prayer Box 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Sea Glass Sisters 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Story Keeper 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Tidewater Sisters 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Sandcastle Sister 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Sea Keeper's Daughters 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Sisters 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Daily, Texas Series
Complete3 books (2008β2010)
Start with Talk of the Town and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talk of the Town 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Word Gets Around 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Never Say Never 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Moses Lake Series
Complete4 books (2010β2014)
Start with Larkspur Cove, the first of 4 books in the Moses Lake series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Larkspur Cove 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Blue Moon Bay 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Firefly Island 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Wildwood Creek 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2019β2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Before and After(With: Judy Christie) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Outer Banks Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Sandy's Seashell Shop Christmas 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2026β2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Father-Daughter Dance 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2017β2024)
Start with Before We Were Yours and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Before We Were Yours 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Book of Lost Friends 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Shelterwood 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Tending Roses Series
Complete5 books (2001β2007)
Start with Tending Roses, the first of 5 books in the Tending Roses series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tending Roses 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Good Hope Road 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Language of Sycamores 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Drenched in Light 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | A Thousand Voices 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Texas Hill Country Series
Complete3 books (2003β2005)
Start with Texas Cooking and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Cooking 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Lone Star Cafe 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Over the Moon at the Big Lizard Diner 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lisa Wingate written?
- Lisa Wingate has written 32 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Lisa Wingate series?
- Here are the first books in Lisa Wingate's series: Blue Sky Hill: A Month of Summer; Carolina Chronicles: The Prayer Box; Daily, Texas: Talk of the Town; Moses Lake: Larkspur Cove; Tending Roses: Tending Roses.
- What order should I read Lisa Wingate's books?
- We recommend reading Lisa Wingate's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lisa Wingate still writing new books?
- Yes, Lisa Wingate has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

