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Darlene Franklin Books in Order
Award-winning author and speaker Darlene Franklin resides in Oklahoma, a place she affectionately calls cowboy country. She finds inspiration for her writing in the vast American West, while being close to her loving family, including her son, his wife, and their four children. In her free time, Darlene enjoys a variety of hobbies, including music, needlework, reading, and reality TV. At home, her loyal Lynx point Siamese cat, Talia, holds a special place in her heart. With a prolific writing career, Darlene has penned seventeen contracted books and novellas, as well as numerous short pieces. Her notable works include Dressed in Scarlet, a novella that finaled in ACFW's Book of the Year contest, and A String of Murders, a cozy mystery that also received a finalist nod.
Bibliography verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Darlene Franklin's book series? Darlene Franklin has written 15 book series. The most notable is the Brides of Texas series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Darlene Franklin
- #1
Angel in Disguise(2016)
- #1
Christmas Gold (By: Cynthia Hickey)(2015) - #2
The Reliable Cowboy (By: Susan Page Davis)(2015) - #3
The Evergreen Wreath (By: Tanya Stowe)(2015) - #4
Mistletoe Mistake (By: Lynette Sowell)(2015) - #5
Cooking Up Christmas (By: Teresa Ives Lilly)(2015) - #6
Jacob's Christmas Dream(2015) - #7
A Christmas Belle (By: Anne Greene)(2017) - #8
A Christmas Rose (By: Brandi Boddie)(2017) - #9
Christmas Blessing (By: Martha Rogers)(2023)
- #1
Handcarved Christmas (By: Cynthia Hickey)(2014) - #2
Sadie's Gift (By: Niki Turner)(2014) - #3
The Fruitcake Challenge (By: Carrie Fancett Pagels)(2014) - #4An Apple for Christmas(2014)
- #5Christmas Lessons (By: Patty Smith Hall)(2014)
- #6
A Nutcracker Christmas (By: Jennifer AlLee)(2014) - #7
Holly Daze (By: Gina Welborn)(2014) - #8Eleven Pipers Piping (By: Angela Breidenbach)(2015)
- #1
Gunfight At Grace Gulch(2008) - #2
A String Of Murders(2009) - #3
Paint Me a Murder(2015)
- #1
The Prodigal Patriot(2010)
- #1
Christmas Visitors(2014) - #2
My Candy Valentine(2015) - #3
Love's Glory(2015) - #4Holidays of the Heart(2015)
- #1
Mermaid's Song(2017)
- #1
The New England Romance Collection(2014) - #2
The Farmer's Daughter Romance Collection (By: Kelly Eileen Hake,Jill Stengl,Tracie Peterson,Susan May Warren,MaryDavis)(2014) - #3
Love Is Patient Romance Collection(2016) - #4
The Valiant Hearts Romance Collection(2016)
- #1
The Reversal (By: T.I. Lowe)(2015) - #2
Lured by Love (By: Debby Mayne)(2015) - #3
On Thin Ice (By: Janice Thompson)(2015) - #4Tobogganing for Two(2016)
- #5
Taking the Plunge (By: Angela Breidenbach)(2016) - #6
Love Over Par (By: Cynthia Hickey)(2018)
- #1Beacon Of Love(2009)
- #1
It Is Well with My Soul(2013) - #2
A Reader's Journey through Matthew(2015) - #3
An Advent Journey through Matthew(2015) - #4
Beginnings: 30 Days in Genesis-Exodus(2016) - #5
3-Minute Devotions for a Cat Lover's Heart(2016) - #6
A 12-Month Guide to Better Prayer for Women(2018) - #7
Pray through the Bible in a Year Journal(2018)
- #1
Margaret's Quest(1999) - #2
Cords Of Love(2002) - #3
Red Hills Stranger(2003) - #4
The Way Home(2005) - #5
Florida Weddings: Merely Players(2006) - #6
Picket Fence Pursuit(2007) - #7
Heart Of The Matter(2007) - #8
Pursuing the Goal(2007) - #9
In Pursuit of Peace(2008) - #10
Monterey Memories(2009) - #11
Black Hills Blessing(2010) - #12
Sierra Weddings(2010) - #13
Hawaiian Dreams(2010) - #14
Windy City Brides(2010) - #15
Michigan Brides(2010) - #16
The Lady's Maid(2011) - #17
Ohio Brides(2011) - #18
Oregon Weddings(2011) - #19
Idaho Brides(2011) - #20
Georgia Brides(2011) - #21
Christmas Belles of Georgia(2011) - #22
Gateway Weddings(2011) - #23
Cherry Blossom Capers(2012) - #24
Highland Crossings(2012) - #25
The Midwife's Legacy(2012) - #26
Postmark: Christmas(2012) - #27
Yellowstone Memories(2013) - #28
Threads of Love(2013) - #29
Bluegrass Bachelors(2013) - #30
Arkansas Weddings(2013) - #31
The Homestead Brides Collection(2015) - #32
A Texas Christmas(2015) - #33
The Cowboy's Bride Collection(2016) - #34
Small-Town Brides Romance Collection(2016) - #35
Seven Brides for Seven Mail-Order Husbands(2017) - #36
A Small Town Christmas(2018) - #37
Love Reunited at Christmas(2018) - #38
Together in Time(2019) - #39
The Coffee Club Mysteries(2019) - #40
18 Redbud Lane(2019) - #41
The Heart of the Midwife(2020) - #42
The Tea Shoppe Mysteries(2021)
- #1
Never Too Late (By: Debby Mayne)(2016) - #2
His Eyes Told Her So (By: Debra Ullrick)(2016) - #3
Just One Kiss (By: Debra Lynn Collins)(2017) - #4
Rescue Me (By: Mary Alford)(2017) - #5
Cinderella's Boot(2017)
- #1
Romanian Rhapsody(2005) - #2
Bridge to Love(2010) - #3
Plainsong(2011) - #4
Love's Raid(2011) - #5
A Bride's Rogue in Roma, Texas(2012) - #6
Hidden Dreams(2013) - #7
Golden Dreams(2013) - #8
Homefront Dreams(2014) - #9
Colorado Melodies(2014) - #10
Small-Town Bachelor(2015) - #11
A Bride's Rogue(2016) - #12
Merry Christmas with Love(2017) - #13
Love Comes Calling(2018) - #14
Pride's Fall(2013) - #15Lucy Ames, Sharpshooter(2015)
- #16The Face of Mary(2016)
- #17First Christmas(2017)
- #18Acadian Hearts(2017)
- #19Her Rocky Mountain Highness(2017)
- #20
All Roads Lead Home(2018) - #21
Of Cash and Cats(2018) - #22
Maple Notch Brides(2011) - #23
When Pines Whisper(2014) - #24
Courting Cortlands(2017) - #25
Love's Turning Point(2017) - #26
Maple Notch Days(2017) - #27
New England Courtships(2020)
- #1
Lone Star Trail(2011) - #2
Cowgirl Trail (By: Susan Page Davis)(2012)
About Darlene Franklin
Award-winning author and speaker Darlene Franklin resides in Oklahoma, a place she affectionately calls cowboy country. She finds inspiration for her writing in the vast American West, while being close to her loving family, including her son, his wife, and their four children. In her free time, Darlene enjoys a variety of hobbies, including music, needlework, reading, and reality TV. At home, her loyal Lynx point Siamese cat, Talia, holds a special place in her heart. With a prolific writing career, Darlene has penned seventeen contracted books and novellas, as well as numerous short pieces. Her notable works include Dressed in Scarlet, a novella that finaled in ACFW's Book of the Year contest, and A String of Murders, a cozy mystery that also received a finalist nod.
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