📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "A Promise of Forever" (1997)
Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books Popular choice - Start with "The Gable Faces East" (1999)
Publication Order of Gables Of Legacy Books Popular choice - Start with "The Guardian" (2002)
Publication Order of Trevor Family Saga Books Popular choice - Start with "Return to Love" (1997)

About the Author

While Stansfield doesn’t write exclusively in the LDS romantic fiction genre, her work in that genre has earned her praise for her ability to combine great storytelling with intense psychological depth as she tells of the human experience through the eyes of the LDS community. She also writes her books in a wide variety of time frames as well with novels set in the eighteenth century as well as novels set in the present day. One interesting writing technique that applies is the use of photographs. She has many photos of ordinary people or models and movie stars that she cut out of magazines that she uses to help her with her writing. She does this to avoid writing about the same types of characters in each of her books and instead uses the photos to help give the character’s th. Anita Stansfield is the author of over 95 books across 17 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Anita Stansfield has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books

8 books
  • First Love and Forever 'First Love and Forever' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1994) ⭐ Start here
  • First Love, Second Chances 'First Love, Second Chances' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1995) ⭐ Start here
  • Now and Forever Experience the magic of 'Now and Forever' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books universe.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here
  • By Love and Grace 'By Love and Grace' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here
  • Home for Christmas 'Home for Christmas' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (1997) ⭐ Start here
  • The Gable Faces East In 'The Gable Faces East', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books saga.
    (1999) ⭐ Start here
  • The Three Gifts of Christmas Experience the magic of 'The Three Gifts of Christmas' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books universe.
    (1999) ⭐ Start here
  • Gables Against the Sky The Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series continues with 'Gables Against the Sky', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2000) ⭐ Start here

Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books

8 books
  • The Gable Faces East In 'The Gable Faces East', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books saga.
    (1999)
  • Gables Against the Sky The Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series continues with 'Gables Against the Sky', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2000)
  • The Three Gifts of Christmas Experience the magic of 'The Three Gifts of Christmas' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books universe.
    (1999)
  • First Love and Forever 'First Love and Forever' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1994)
  • First Love, Second Chances 'First Love, Second Chances' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1995)
  • Now and Forever Experience the magic of 'Now and Forever' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books universe.
    (1996)
  • By Love and Grace 'By Love and Grace' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1996)
  • Home for Christmas 'Home for Christmas' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (1997)

Publication Order of Gables Of Legacy Books

6 books
  • The Guardian The Publication Order of Gables Of Legacy Books series continues with 'The Guardian', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2002)
  • A Guiding Star The Publication Order of Gables Of Legacy Books series continues with 'A Guiding Star', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2002)
  • The Silver Linings 'The Silver Linings' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Gables Of Legacy Books series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2003)
  • An Eternal Bond In 'An Eternal Bond', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Gables Of Legacy Books saga.
    (2003)
  • Full Circle In 'Full Circle', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Gables Of Legacy Books saga.
    (2005)
  • The Miracle Join the adventure in 'The Miracle' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Gables Of Legacy Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Trevor Family Saga Books

5 books
  • Return to Love 'Return to Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Trevor Family Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1997)
  • To Love Again 'To Love Again' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Trevor Family Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1997)
  • When Forever Comes Experience the magic of 'When Forever Comes' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Trevor Family Saga Books universe.
    (1998)
  • A Christmas Melody 'A Christmas Melody' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Trevor Family Saga Books series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (1998)
  • For Love Alone 'For Love Alone' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Trevor Family Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1999)

Publication Order of Where the Heart Leads Books

2 books
  • Where the Heart Leads 'Where the Heart Leads' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Where the Heart Leads Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2001)
  • When Hearts Meet 'When Hearts Meet' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Where the Heart Leads Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2001)

Publication Order of Buchanan Saga Books

5 books
  • The Captain of Her Heart 'The Captain of Her Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Buchanan Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2004)
  • Captive Hearts 'Captive Hearts' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Buchanan Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2004)
  • The Captain's Angel The Publication Order of Buchanan Saga Books series continues with 'The Captain's Angel', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2004)
  • Hearts Crossed 'Hearts Crossed' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Buchanan Saga Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2005)
  • The Captain's Rose Experience the magic of 'The Captain's Rose' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Buchanan Saga Books universe.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Keane-Morrison Family Saga Books

4 books
  • Timeless Waltz In 'Timeless Waltz', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Keane-Morrison Family Saga Books saga.
    (2005)
  • A Time to Dance 'A Time to Dance' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Keane-Morrison Family Saga Books series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2006)
  • Dancing in the Light In 'Dancing in the Light', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Keane-Morrison Family Saga Books saga.
    (2006)
  • A Dance to Remember In 'A Dance to Remember', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Keane-Morrison Family Saga Books saga.
    (2006)

Publication Order of Barrington Family Saga Books

4 books
  • In Search of Heaven In 'In Search of Heaven', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Barrington Family Saga Books saga.
    (2007)
  • A Quiet Promise The Publication Order of Barrington Family Saga Books series continues with 'A Quiet Promise', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2007)
  • At Heaven's Door In 'At Heaven's Door', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Barrington Family Saga Books saga.
    (2007)
  • Promise of Zion In 'Promise of Zion', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Barrington Family Saga Books saga.
    (2008)

Publication Order of Jayson Wolfe Books

5 books
  • The Sound of Rain In 'The Sound of Rain', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Jayson Wolfe Books saga.
    (2008)
  • A Distant Thunder Join the adventure in 'A Distant Thunder' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jayson Wolfe Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2008)
  • Winds of Hope 'Winds of Hope' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jayson Wolfe Books series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2009)
  • Shelter from the Storm Experience the magic of 'Shelter from the Storm' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jayson Wolfe Books universe.
    (2009)
  • The Silence of Snow Experience the magic of 'The Silence of Snow' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jayson Wolfe Books universe.
    (2009)

Publication Order of Dickens Inn Books

5 books
  • The Best of Times Join the adventure in 'The Best of Times' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dickens Inn Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2009)
  • A Far, Far Better Place The Publication Order of Dickens Inn Books series continues with 'A Far, Far Better Place', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2010)
  • A Loving Heart 'A Loving Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Dickens Inn Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2010)
  • Tranquil Light The Publication Order of Dickens Inn Books series continues with 'Tranquil Light', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2010)
  • Every Graceful Fancy 'Every Graceful Fancy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dickens Inn Books series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2010)

Publication Order of Shadows Of Brierley Books

4 books
  • The Wanderer The Publication Order of Shadows Of Brierley Books series continues with 'The Wanderer', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2011)
  • A Far Horizon The Publication Order of Shadows Of Brierley Books series continues with 'A Far Horizon', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2011)
  • Shadows of Brierley 'Shadows of Brierley' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shadows Of Brierley Books series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2011)
  • In the Valley of the Mountains Experience the magic of 'In the Valley of the Mountains' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Shadows Of Brierley Books universe.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Garden Books

2 books
  • The Wishing Garden The Publication Order of Garden Books series continues with 'The Wishing Garden', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2012)
  • Garden Path The Publication Order of Garden Books series continues with 'Garden Path', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

26 books
  • A Promise of Forever Join the adventure in 'A Promise of Forever' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1997)
  • Towers of Brierley Experience the magic of 'Towers of Brierley' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2000)
  • A Star in Winter In 'A Star in Winter', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2000)
  • Someone to Hold The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Someone to Hold', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2002)
  • Emma Experience the magic of 'Emma' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2008)
  • Passage on the Titanic 'Passage on the Titanic' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2012)
  • Legally and Lawfully Yours The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Legally and Lawfully Yours', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2015)
  • Now and Always Yours 'Now and Always Yours' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2016)
  • The Heir of Brownlie Manor Join the adventure in 'The Heir of Brownlie Manor' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2016)
  • Color of Love 'Color of Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2017)
  • Lily of the Manor 'Lily of the Manor' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2017)
  • Love and Loss at Whitmore Manor 'Love and Loss at Whitmore Manor' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2017)
  • The Stars Above Northumberland In 'The Stars Above Northumberland', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2018)
  • The Heart of Thornewell 'The Heart of Thornewell' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2018)
  • The Lady of Astoria Abbey 'The Lady of Astoria Abbey' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2018)
  • The House of Stone and Ivy Experience the magic of 'The House of Stone and Ivy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2019)
  • The Emerald Heart of Courtenay 'The Emerald Heart of Courtenay' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2019)
  • The Angel of Grey Garden 'The Angel of Grey Garden' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2019)
  • Home to Somersby The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Home to Somersby', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2020)
  • Heiress of All Things Beautiful The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Heiress of All Things Beautiful', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2020)
  • The Heart of Hampton House 'The Heart of Hampton House' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2020)
  • The Dowry of Lady Eliza In 'The Dowry of Lady Eliza', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2021)
  • Secrets of Stonebridge The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Secrets of Stonebridge', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2021)
  • The Magic of Starlight 'The Magic of Starlight' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2021)
  • The Girl at the Gate In 'The Girl at the Gate', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2022)
  • The Scoundrel's Widow The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Scoundrel's Widow', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

5 books
  • The Gift The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Gift', another thrilling entry from Anita Stansfield.
    (2005)
  • The Road from Bethlehem 'The Road from Bethlehem' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Anita Stansfield has created.
    (2015)
  • A Raven's Heart 'A Raven's Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2016)
  • Christmas at Brownlie Manor In 'Christmas at Brownlie Manor', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (2016)
  • The Empty Manger In 'The Empty Manger', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

2 books
  • A Merry Little Christmas Join the adventure in 'A Merry Little Christmas' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Anita Stansfield.
    (1996)
  • All is Bright Experience the magic of 'All is Bright' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • Reflections Join the adventure in 'Reflections' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2002)

Publication Order of Anthologies

3 books
  • How Will Christmas Find Us? Experience the magic of 'How Will Christmas Find Us?' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2010)
  • A Christmas to Remember In 'A Christmas to Remember', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2011)
  • All Hearts Come Home for Christmas 'All Hearts Come Home for Christmas' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Anita Stansfield.
    (2019)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Anita Stansfield?

Anita Stansfield is a bestselling author known for 17 book series containing over 95 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books, Chronological Order of Byrnehouse-Davies & Hamilton Saga Books, Publication Order of Gables Of Legacy Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Anita Stansfield book series to start with?

For readers new to Anita Stansfield's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 26 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Anita Stansfield's writing.

Q: How many books has Anita Stansfield written?

Anita Stansfield has written over 95 books across 17 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.