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Catherine Palmer

Bestselling Author • 9 Series • 55 Books

9
Series
55
Books
9
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: The Burning Plains (1988)
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Publication Order of Treasures Of The Heart Books
Start with: A Kiss of Adventure / The Treasure of Timbuktu (1997)
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Publication Order of Finders Keepers Books
Start with: Finders Keepers (1999)

About Catherine Palmer

Over two million copies of her books are in print, and many of her novels are found in more than one thousand libraries. She lives with her husband, Tim, in Atlanta, Georgia where they both serve as missionaries in a refugee community. The couple has two sons. She won a Christy Award for outstanding Christian romance for “A Touch of Betrayal”. In the year 2004, she received the Career Achievement Award for Inspirational Romance by Romantic Times magazine. Catherine’s debut novel, called “The Burning Plains”, was released in the year 1988. She wrote the “Town Called Hope” series, the “English Ivy” series, the “Four Seasons” series, the “Haven” series, the “Miss Pickworth” series, and the “Treasures of the Heart” series, as well as some stand alone novels. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Catherine Palmer has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Catherine Palmer

Publication Order of Town Called Hope Books
4 books 1997–2000
1

Prairie Rose

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Town Called Hope Books with Prairie Rose, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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1997
2

Prairie Fire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Town Called Hope Books with Prairie Fire, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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1998
3

Prairie Storm

Prairie Storm continues the Publication Order of Town Called Hope Books story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
4

Prairie Christmas

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Town Called Hope Books with Prairie Christmas, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2000
Publication Order of Treasures Of The Heart Books
4 books 1997–2003
1

A Kiss of Adventure / The Treasure of Timbuktu

A Kiss of Adventure / The Treasure of Timbuktu explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Treasures Of The Heart Books series by Catherine Palmer.

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1997
2

A Whisper of Danger / The Treasure of Zanzibar

A Whisper of Danger / The Treasure of Zanzibar is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Treasures Of The Heart Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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1997
3

A Touch of Betrayal

A Touch of Betrayal continues the Publication Order of Treasures Of The Heart Books story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
4

Sunrise Song

Sunrise Song continues the Publication Order of Treasures Of The Heart Books story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
Publication Order of Finders Keepers Books
2 books 1999–2001
1

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Finders Keepers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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1999
2

Hide & Seek

Hide & Seek continues the Publication Order of Finders Keepers Books story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
Publication Order of English Ivy Books
4 books 2002–2005
1

English Ivy

English Ivy continues the Publication Order of English Ivy Books story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
2

A Victorian Rose

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of English Ivy Books with A Victorian Rose, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2002
3

Wild Heather

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of English Ivy Books with Wild Heather, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2003
4

Sweet Violet

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of English Ivy Books with Sweet Violet, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2005
Publication Order of Haven Books
3 books 2003–2009
1

Fatal Harvest

Fatal Harvest is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Haven Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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2003
2

Thread of Deceit

Thread of Deceit continues the Publication Order of Haven Books story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
3

Stranger in the Night

Stranger in the Night is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Haven Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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2009
Publication Order of Miss Pickworth Books
3 books 2005–2009
1

The Affectionate Adversary

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Pickworth Books with The Affectionate Adversary, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2005
2

The Bachelor's Bargain

The Bachelor's Bargain continues the Publication Order of Miss Pickworth Books story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
3

The Courteous Cad

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miss Pickworth Books with The Courteous Cad, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2009
Publication Order of Four Seasons Books
4 books 1996–2008
1

It Happens Every Spring

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Four Seasons Books with It Happens Every Spring, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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1996
2

Summer Breeze

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Four Seasons Books with Summer Breeze, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2007
3

Falling for You Again

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Four Seasons Books with Falling for You Again, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2007
4

Winter Turns to Spring

Winter Turns to Spring continues the Publication Order of Four Seasons Books story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
24 books 1988–2010
1

The Burning Plains

The Burning Plains is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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1988
2

The Wild Winds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Wild Winds, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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1990
3

Land of Enchantment

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Land of Enchantment, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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1990
4

Forbidden

Forbidden continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
5

Weeping Grass

Weeping Grass continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
6

Outlaw Heart

Outlaw Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Palmer.

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1992
7

Red Hot

Red Hot continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
8

Gunman's Lady

Gunman's Lady continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
9

Renegade Flame

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Renegade Flame, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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1993
10

For the Love of a Child

For the Love of a Child explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Palmer.

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1994
11

Falcon Moon

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Falcon Moon, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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1994
12

His Best Friend's Wife

His Best Friend's Wife is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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1995
13

Sometimes Forever

Sometimes Forever continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
14

Lone Star

Lone Star continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
15

A Dangerous Silence

A Dangerous Silence continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
16

The Happy Room

The Happy Room is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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2002
17

Love's Proof

Love's Proof explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Palmer.

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2003
18

Love's Haven

Love's Haven explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Palmer.

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2005
19

Leaves of Hope

Leaves of Hope is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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2006
20

The Heart's Treasure

The Heart's Treasure explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Palmer.

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2007
21

The Briton

The Briton continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
22

The Maverick's Bride

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Maverick's Bride, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2009
23

The Outlaw's Bride

The Outlaw's Bride is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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2010
24

The Gunman's Bride

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Gunman's Bride, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2010
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
7 books 1974–2009
1

A Victorian Christmas Tea

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with A Victorian Christmas Tea, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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1974
2

A Victorian Christmas Quilt

A Victorian Christmas Quilt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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1998
3

A Victorian Christmas Keepsake

A Victorian Christmas Keepsake continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
4

Cowboy Christmas

Cowboy Christmas continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
5

That Christmas Feeling

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with That Christmas Feeling, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Palmer.

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2004
6

A Merry Little Christmas

A Merry Little Christmas continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Catherine Palmer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
7

A Victorian Christmas

A Victorian Christmas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Palmer have come to expect.

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2009

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Catherine Palmer?

Catherine Palmer is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 55 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Town Called Hope Books, Publication Order of Treasures Of The Heart Books, Publication Order of Finders Keepers Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Catherine Palmer series to start with?

For readers new to Catherine Palmer's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 24 books. Begin with The Burning Plains to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Catherine Palmer written?

Catherine Palmer has written over 55 books across 9 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Catherine Palmer books in order?

Yes, reading Catherine Palmer's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Catherine Palmer write in?

Catherine Palmer writes primarily in fiction. With 9 series across 55 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Catherine Palmer's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Catherine Palmer's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Catherine Palmer's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Catherine Palmer's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, The Burning Plains, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.