The Complete List of Debbie Macomber Books in Order: Series & Standalones

Debbie Macomber is one of America’s best-selling romance writers. Her books have sold over two hundred million copies worldwide and earned her countless accolades, including the Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award.

If hot and steamy romance and hard-hitting storylines are your things, then Debbie Macomber’s books probably aren’t for you. But if you love inspiring and uplifting stories of love, family, and friendships, you’ll adore this popular author’s work.

Debbie Macomber’s Books in Order

Debbie Macomber has written numerous heartwarmingly wholesome book series, and she has a huge collection of standalone novels to explore, too.

But with so many titles to choose from, it can be hard to know where to begin. So, in this post, I’ll list every book by Debbie Macomber in their respective series and give a brief description of each one.

The Complete List of Debbie Macomber Books in Order: Series And Standalones

The Legendary Lovers Books

The Legendary Lovers trilogy is a present-day retelling of three classic fairy tales; Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White.

Rather than a backdrop of castles and faraway kingdoms, Debbie Macomber takes these beloved tales and spins them into a contemporary world for modern women to enjoy.

The Legendary Lovers Books in Publication Order

Each book tells a new story, so you can read this series in any order you choose.

1. Cindy and the Prince (1987)
2. Some Kind of Wonderful (1988)
3. Almost Paradise (1988)

The Navy Books

These novels follow the stories of six U.S. Navy couples as they come up against the challenges that life in the military can bring.

Debbie Macomber began the series back in the late 1980s, but these emotional and inspiring tales are just as relevant today as they were when they were first released.

Each book is a captivating and sometimes dramatic love story that celebrates and salutes the men and women who serve in the Navy and the partners, families, and friends who support them.

The Navy Books in Publication Order

Each book tells a new story, so you can read this series in any order you choose.

1. Navy Wife (1988)
2. Navy Blues (1989)
3. Navy Brat (1991)
4. Navy Woman (1991)
5. Navy Baby (1991)
6. Navy Husband (2005)

The Wyoming Brides Books

This two-book series set in the Cowboy State follows the stories of two men and the women they love.

In book one, Denim and Diamonds, we meet Letty, who has spent the last several years trying to make it as a famous singer. But now, she’s returned to her hometown in Wyoming, where she’s thrust back into the arms of her high school sweetheart, Chase.

In book two, Letty’s older brother, the ex-rodeo cowboy Lonny is so set in his ways that he’s written off love for good. But deep down, there’s a spark burning for his sister’s best friend, Joy, and it’s slowly turning into a roaring flame.

The Wyoming Brides Books in Publication And Reading Order

Each book tells a different story, but the characters’ lives are interconnected. So, to get the most out of the series, it’s best to read them in the order they were published, listed below.

1. Denim and Diamonds (1989)
2. The Wyoming Kid (2006)

The Manning Sisters Books

In this two-part series, we head to Montana to meet sisters Taylor and Christy Manning.

In book one, The Cowboy’s Lady, Taylor packs up her things and leaves her old life in Seattle for the tranquility of small-town Montana, where she meets a handsome rancher named Russ.

Book two, A Sheriff Takes a Wife, stars Taylor’s sister Christy, who has arrived in town to help Taylor with her newborn baby. As soon as she arrives, she meets Russ’s best friend Cody, the town’s impossibly attractive sheriff, and falls head over heels in love. The feeling is mutual, but there’s just one problem; Christy is already engaged to another man.

The Manning Sisters Books in Publication And Reading Order

The storylines in these books are interconnected, so to get the most out of the series, it’s best to read them in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Cowboy’s Lady (1990)
2. The Sheriff Takes a Wife (1990)

Those Manning Men Books

As the title suggests, these books follow on from the Manning Sisters series, and this time, the men take a leading role.

The stories follow Taylor and Christy’s brothers, Rich, Paul, and Jason Manning. Each brother is on his own personal journey to find love, but there are plenty of hurdles to cross along the way.

Those Manning Men Books in Publication And Reading Order

The storylines in these books are interconnected, so to get the most out of the series, it’s best to read them in the order they were published, listed below.

1. Marriage of Inconvenience (1992)
2. Stand-In Wife (1992)
3. Bride on the Loose (1992)
4. Same Time, Next Year (1995)
5. Silver Bells (2009)

The Orchard Valley Books

This series takes us to the picturesque town of Orchard Valley, Oregon, where sisters Valerie, Stephanie, and Norah Bloomfield call home.

At the start of the series, their father has suffered a heart attack, and when he wakes up from surgery, he has surprising news for his daughters. While under anesthesia, he had a visit from their dead mother, Grace, and she had some surprising news to share. Each of these independent, spirited girls will soon get married to three equally fascinating and eligible men.

The original series was published under the titles listed below. However, in 2017, Debbie Macomber re-released them into a two-book compilation under the names Orchard Valley Grooms and Orchard Valley Brides.

The Orchard Valley Books in Publication Order

Each story is interconnected, so to get the most out of the series, it’s best to read these books in the order they were published, listed below.

1. Valerie (1992)
2. Stephanie (1992)
3. Norah (1992)

The From This Day Forward Books

This series tells the stories of three separate marriages and how they began.

In book one, Russian biochemist Aleksandr Berinksi is looking for a marriage of convenience, as his U.S. visa is about to expire. So, he asks Seattle-based businesswoman, Julia Conrad, to be his wife. And as it turns out, the arrangement is just as convenient for her as it is for him.

Book two tells the story of Chase Goodwin, a man searching for a bride to take home to his native state of Alaska. And when all else fails, he chooses an unusual method to find love; a giant billboard on the side of a Seattle highway.

The final installment of the series explores the lives of a couple with two very different ideas about love. Divorce attorney Nash Davenport has seen too many failed marriages to believe it can ever work out as planned. But wedding planner Savannah Charles believes firmly in the virtues and values of marriage, so much so that when he pops the question, she immediately says yes.

The From This Day Forward Books in Publication Order

Each book tells a new story with a different set of characters, so you can read this series in any order you choose.

1. Groom Wanted/ First Comes Love (1993)
2. Bride Wanted/From This Day Forward (1993)
3. Marriage Wanted (1993)

The Angels Books

These heartwarming and hilarious festive tales feature three kind-spirited angels, Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy.

Every Christmas, the angels leave heaven and head for Earth to spread their goodwill and cheer on humankind. But despite their best intentions, they don’t always get it right. Sometimes, their heavenly interventions cause a little chaos along the way, but in the end, everyone’s always glad they came.

The Angels Books in Publication Order

Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy appear in each of the books below, but the stories aren’t interconnected. So, you can read the series in any order you choose.

1. A Season of Angels (1993)
2. The Trouble with Angels (1994)
3. Touched by Angels (1995)
4. Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy (1999)
5. Those Christmas Angels (2003)
6. Where Angels Go (2007)
7. Angels at the Table (2012)

The Midnight Sons Books

The Midnight Sons series is set in Hard Luck, a remote town in the far northern reaches of Alaska, fifty miles deep into the Arctic Circle.

The town has a tiny population of just one hundred and fifty residents, and unfortunately for the O’Halloran brothers, the majority of them are men.

And so, the brothers embark on a campaign to bring more women to the town in the hopes of finding love.

The Midnight Sons Books in Publication And Reading Order

Each book tells a new tale, but there’s plenty of character crossover, and their stories intertwine. So, it’s best to read this series in the publication order listed below.

1. Brides for Brothers (1995)
2. The Marriage Risk (1995)
3. Daddy’s Little Helper (1995)
4. Because of the Baby (1996)
5. Falling for Him (1996)
6. Ending in Marriage (1996)
7. Midnight Sons and Daughters (2010)

The Deliverance Company Books

In the Deliverance Company series, Debbie Macomber adds a twist of mystery and suspense to her usual romance style and even throws in a few unexpectedly sensual sex scenes, too.

The stories are connected by the men of the Deliverance Company, a secret and elite team of specially trained mercenaries who step in to conduct daring international rescue missions on behalf of the U.S. military.

Nobody knows their names, but these men are considered heroes by those they’ve saved, and the same can be said for the women in their lives.

The Deliverance Company Books in Publication And Reading Order

Each book tells a new tale, but many of the characters overlap and intertwine throughout the series, so it’s best to read these titles in the order they were published, listed below.

1. Someday Soon (1995)
2. Sooner or Later (1996)
3. The Sooner The Better/Moon Over Water (1998)

The Mr. And Mrs. Miracle Books

These heartwarming and uplifting Christmas novels feature Emily Merkle, a.k.a. Mrs. Miracle, a woman with the uncanny ability to perform little miracles in the lives of everyone she meets.

Her counterpart is Harry Mills, a guardian angel on an earthly mission to help others find real love and true happiness.

The Mr. And Mrs. Miracle Books in Publication Order

Each book tells a different story, so you can read this series in any order you choose.

1. Mrs. Miracle (1996)
2. Call Me Mrs. Miracle (2010)
3. Mr. Miracle (2014)
4. A Mrs. Miracle Christmas (2019)

The Heart of Texas Books

This captivating series is set in the tight-knit ranching community of Promise, nestled deep inside the Texas Hill Country. Here, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life, everyone sticks together. It’s the perfect place to raise a family, and crime is pretty much unheard of.

But even in a peaceful and idyllic community like Promise, everyone has a few secrets to share.

The Heart of Texas Books in Publication And Reading Order

Each book tells a new tale, but the characters and their lives intertwine and overlap, so it’s best to read the series in the publication order listed below.

1. Lonesome Cowboy (1998)
2. Texas Two-Step (1998)
3. Caroline’s Child (1998)
4. Dr. Texas (1998)
5. Nell’s Cowboy (1998)
6. Lone Star Baby (1998)
7. Promise, Texas/The Little Bookshop Of Promises (1999)
8. Return To Promise (2008)

The Dakota Books

Deep in the heart of North Dakota lies the small prairie town of Buffalo Valley. Winters are harsh here, and year upon year, the town’s population continues to dwindle.

But while most visitors are just passing through, two women from out of town, Lindsey and Maddy, end up staying much longer than they expected.

They can’t help but feel at home in Buffalo Valley, and their lives are soon changed forever by the friends, family, and lovers they find in this warm and welcoming community.

The Dakota Books in Publication And Reading Order

Each book tells a new tale, but the characters and their lives are intertwined, so it’s best to read the series in the publication order listed below.

1. Dakota Born (1999)
2. Dakota Home (2000)
3. Always Dakota (2000)
4. Buffalo Valley (2001)
5. Dakota Farm/The Farmer Takes a Wife (2016)

The Cedar Cove Books

The Cedar Cove books are arguably Debbie Macomber’s most beloved series of all.

Cedar Cove is a quaint little town in Washington State. It may be small, but it has a big heart, and everyone looks out for one another.

But when you live in a tight-knit community like this one, keeping secrets is hard; in fact, most of the time, it’s impossible.

Everyone knows everyone else’s business, and nobody knows that more than the town’s resident family court judge, Olivia Lockhart.

The series has been a hit with readers since the first book, 16 Lighthouse Road, was published in 2001. Since then, it’s been transformed into a hit Hallmark TV series, starring Andie MacDowell as Olivia.

The Cedar Cove Books in Publication And Reading Order

While each book focuses on a different set of characters, their lives are connected and intertwined. So, in order to get the most out of the series, be sure to follow the publication order listed below.

1. 16 Lighthouse Road (2001)
2. 204 Rosewood Lane (2002)
3. 311 Pelican Court (2003)
4. 44 Cranberry Point (2004)
5. 50 Harbor Street (2004)
6. 6 Rainier Drive (2006)
7. 74 Seaside Avenue (2007)
8. 8 Sandpiper Way (2007)
9. 92 Pacific Boulevard (2009)
10. 1022 Evergreen Place (2010)
11. 1105 Yakima Street (2011)
12. 1225 Christmas Tree Lane (2011)

The Blossom Street Books

In the heart of Seattle’s Blossom Street lies a small knitting supplies store with a big heart. A Good Yarn is where customers go to buy their wool, threads, patterns, and needles, but that’s not all they find in this quaint little store.

Lydia Hoffman’s regular knitting classes attract women from all over town, and together, they form friendships that will last for a lifetime.

The Blossom Street Books in Publication And Reading Order

Each book has a unique plot, but the characters and their lives intertwine throughout the series, so it’s best to read these titles in the order they were published, listed below.

1. The Shop on Blossom Street (2003)
2. A Good Yarn (2005)
3. Susannah’s Garden/Old Boyfriends (2006)
4. Back on Blossom Street/Wednesdays at Four (2007)
5. Twenty Wishes (2008)
6. Summer on Blossom Street (2009)
7. Hannah’s List (2010)
8. A Turn in the Road (2011)
9. Starting Now (2013)
10. Blossom Street Brides (2014)
11. Twenty-One Wishes (2020)

The Blossom Street Kids Books (With Mary Lou Carney)

Debbie Macomber has teamed up with fellow author Mary Lou Carney to pen two beautifully illustrated children’s books inspired by the characters and businesses in the original Blossom Street series.

The Blossom Street Kids Books in Publication Order

These two children’s books are connected by Blossom Street, but each one features a completely new story and set of characters. So, they can be read in any order you choose.

• The Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater…That Grandma Knit (2000)
• The Yippy, Yappy Yorkie in the Green Doggy Sweater (2011)

Blossom Street Collections

If you’re a knitting fan who loves Debbie Macomber’s Blossom Street series, you’ll adore these three knit and crochet pattern books.

Made in collaboration with Universal Yarn, each book contains multiple exclusive patterns created by big-name designers. There are projects for the whole family to wear, including sweaters, vests, tote bags, caps, and shawls, each created with Gerbera Solid and Gerbera Print yarns from Debbie’s personal collection.

And best of all, all the proceeds from these books go directly to children’s charities around the globe.

Blossom Street Collections in Publication Order

The Blossom Street Collections are non-fiction pattern projects, so there’s no particular reading order you need to follow. Just grab any copy you can, and get creating!

1. Blossom Street Collection Book 1 (2010)
2. Blossom Street Collection, Book 2 (2010)
3. Blossom Street Collection, Book 3 (2010)

The Rose Harbor Books

This endearing series is a spin-off of Debbie Macomber’s smash-hit Cedar Cove series.

The books are set in a quaint little guest house, the Inn at Rose Harbour, on the edge of Cedar Cove, Washington State.

The stories center around inn owner Jo Marie Rose and the many guests staying at her inn.

The Rose Harbor Books in Publication And Reading Order

Each story follows a new set of guests at the Rose Harbor Inn, so you can read these books in any order you choose.

1. The Inn at Rose Harbor (2013)
2. Rose Harbor in Bloom (2013)
3. Love Letters (2014)
4. Falling for Her (2015)
5. Silver Linings (2015)
6. Sweet Tomorrows (2016)

The Rose Harbor Short Stories

Alongside the main book series, Debbie Macomber has also penned two short stories related to Rose Harbor. The first story, When First They Met, follows Jo Marie Rose and her life in Cedar Cove before she opened her beloved inn.

And in Lost and Found in Cedar Cove, Jo Marie sets up her new inn for the spring season, with a little help from her new friends Olivia and Grace.

The Rose Harbor Short Stories in Publication Order

These short stories are independent of one another, but if you’d prefer to read them chronologically, then stick with the publication order listed below.

1. When First They Met (2012)
2. Lost and Found in Cedar Cove (2013)

The New Beginnings Books

If you’re going through a hard time and looking for an uplifting read, then the New Beginnings series is a perfect choice.

Each novel centers around a different woman as she’s forced to start over with her life, leaving behind the past and looking forward to the future with hope, no matter how scary it feels.

Packed with strong female characters and challenging issues that affect women everywhere, these stories are a slight departure from Macomber’s usual lighthearted reads. Still, they offer the same positive message of hope and inspiration found in all of her work.

The New Beginnings Books in Publication Order

The theme of new beginnings connects each of these books, but the stories are unrelated, so you can read them in any order you choose.

1. Last One Home (2015)
2. A Girl’s Guide to Moving On (2016)
3. If Not for You (2017)

Debbie Macomber’s Standalone Novels

Debbie Macomber has penned an incredible number of popular series, but she also has a vast collection of standalone novels to explore, too.

Below, I’ll list them all in the order they were published.

1. Starlight (1983)
2. That Wintry Feeling (1984)
3. Heart song (1984)
4. Undercover Dreamer (1984)
5. A Girl Like Janet (1984)
6. Thanksgiving Prayer (1984)
7. The Gift of Christmas (1984)
8. Love Thy Neighbor (1985)
9. Promise Me Forever (1985)
10. Adam’s Image (1985)
11. Laughter in the Rain (1985)
12. The Trouble with Caasi (1985)
13. A Friend or Two (1985)
14. Christmas Masquerade (1985)
15. Reflections of Yesterday (1985)
16. Borrowed Dreams: Alaska (1985)
17. Let it Snow (1986)
18. The Matchmakers (1986)
19. Shadow Chasing (1986)
20. Yesterday’s Hero (1986)
21. White Lace and Promises (1986)
22. Jury of His Peers (1986)
23. Yesterday Once More (1986)
24. Friends & Then Some (1986)
25. Love by Degree (1987)
26. Sugar and Spice (1987)
27. No Competition (1987)
28. All Things Considered (1987)
29. Love ‘N’ Marriage (1987)
30. Husband Required (1987)
31. Mail-Order Bride (1987)
32. Any Sunday (1988)
33. The Playboy and the Widow (1988)
34. Almost an Angel (1989)
35. For All My Tomorrows (1989)
36. Yours And Mine (1989)
37. The Way To A Man’s Heart (1989)
38. Country Bride (1990)
39. A Little Bit Country (1990)
40. Rainy Day Kisses (1990)
41. Fallen Angel (1990)
42. The Courtship of Carol Sommars (1990)
43. Father’s Day (1991)
44. First Comes Marriage (1991)
45. Here Comes Trouble (1991)
46. Stolen Kisses (1991)
47. The Forgetful Bride (1991)
48. The Man You’ll Marry (1992)
49. My Hero (1992)
50. The First Man You Meet/The First Man You’ll Ever Meet (1992)
51. Ready for Romance (1993)
52. Hasty Wedding (1993)
53. Morning Comes Softly (1993)
54. Lone Star Lovin’ (1993)
55. Ready for Marriage (1994)
56. The Bachelor Prince (1994)
57. Baby Blessed (1994)
58. One Night (1994)
59. Wanted: Perfect Partner (1995)
60. Same Time, Next Year (1995)
61. Just Married (1996)
62. Marrying Kind (1996)
63. Montana/Montana: No Place Like Home (1997)
64. Three Brides, No Groom (1997)
65. This Matter of Marriage (1997)
66. Can This be Christmas? (1998)
67. Married in Montana (1998)
68. This the Season (with Kat Martin) (1999)
69. Ready for Love (1999)
70. Promise, Texas (1999)
71. Thursdays at Eight (2001)
72. The Christmas Basket (2002)
73. Between Friends (2002)
74. This Time for Keeps (2003)
75. The Snow Bride (2003)
76. Changing Habits (2003)
77. When Christmas Comes/Trading Christmas (2004)
78. There’s Something About Christmas (2005)
79. Christmas Letters (2006)
80. His Winter Bride (2008)
81. Be My Angel (2009)
82. The Perfect Christmas (2009)
83. Christmas in Seattle (2009)
84. Family Affair (2011)
85. Happy Mother’s Day (2013)
86. Starry Night (2013)
87. Summer Wedding Bells (2013)
88. Dashing Through the Snow (2015)
89. Twelve Days of Christmas (2016)
90. Any Dream Will Do (2017)
91. Merry and Bright (2017)
92. Cottage by the Sea (2018)
93. Alaskan Holiday (2018)
94. Window on the Bay (2019)
95. Time for Love (2019)
96. A Walk Along the Beach (2020)
97. Jingle All the Way (2020)
98. My Funny Valentine (2021)
99. Perfect Partners (2021)
100. Fairytale Forever (2021)
101. It’s Better This Way (2021)

Non-Fiction Books

Alongside her vast body of fiction work, Debbie Macomber has published a selection of non-fiction books too. Many of them celebrate her passion for knitting, and since she’s also a keen cook, she’s written several cookbooks, too.

Several of these titles also reflect on the morals and messages found in her fiction work, such as the importance of friends, family, faith, giving, and love.

Below, I’ll list all of Macomber’s non-fiction books in the order they were published.

1. Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: A Good Yarn (2005)
2. Knit Together (2007)
3. One Simple Act: Discovering the Power of Generosity (2009)
4. The Cedar Cove Cookbook (2009)
5. Knit Along With Debbie Macomber: Hannah’s List (2010)
6. God’s Guest List: Welcoming Those Who Influence our Lives (2010) 
7. Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: A Turn in the Road (2011)
8. Debbie Macomber’s Christmas Cookbook (2011)
9. One Perfect Word (2012)
10. Patterns of Grace: Devotions from the Heart (2012)
11. The Best of Knit Along with Debbie Macomber (2012)
12. Once Upon a Time: Discovering Our Forever After Story (2013)
13. Debbie Macomber’s Table: Sharing the Joy of Cooking with Family and Friends (2018)

Anthologies

Debbie Macomber has countless captivating, heart-warming stories to explore, so to make things easier for her readers, she’s compiled many of them into anthologies.

Each one is a selection of her most beloved titles to date, and some also feature exclusive, never-before-published tales you won’t find elsewhere else.

Debbie Macomber’s Antoholigies in Publication Order

There’s no set reading order for Debbie Macomber’s anthologies, but I’ll list them below in the order they were published.

1. That Summer Place (1998)
2. ‘Tis the Season (1999)
3. Born in a Small Town (2000)
4. Holiday Blessings (2000)
5. Sealed with a Kiss (2002)
6. More Than Words, Volume 2 (2005)
7. Hearts Divided (2006)
8. Almost Home (2009)
9. Christmas in Cedar Cove (2010)
10. Stories of the Heart (2012)
11. Together for Christmas (2014)
12. Western Hearts (2018)
13. Snowflakes and Starlight (2022)

Conclusion

Debbie Macomber is one of the most prolific romance authors of our time. She’s penned so many heartwarming series and a huge amount of feel-good standalones, too. But with so much to explore, it can be hard to know where to begin.

So, I hope this post has helped you decide where to start your Debie Macomber reading journey. Are you already a fan of this popular author’s work? If so, I’d love to hear about your favorite books. Drop me a comment in the box below!