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ⓘ About Cynthia Hickey
About Cynthia Hickey An American author of historical romance fiction, Cynthia Hickey, is well known for writing with great precision and accuracy. Creating stories that have become hugely popular around the world, she has established a name and brand for herself quite unlike any other. Knowing her audience well at this point as well, she has managed to deliver many stories that have really created an impression. Keeping her many readers reading throughout, she’s excelled in her craft, creating something quite different in the process. Paying close attention to detail, too, she makes sure to depict each historical era that she’s writing about with accuracy.
All Book Series by Cynthia Hickey
1
Snowflake Kisses
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2018
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2
Merry's Secret Santa
Book 2 of 3 · published 2020
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3
Merry's Secret Santa
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
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1
A Christmas Deception
Single-title series · published 2017
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1
Killer Pose
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2018
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5
To Snap a Killer
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2019
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1
Anything for a Mystery
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2014
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3
Skin Care Can Be Murder
Book 3 of 8 · published 2014
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5
Jogging is Bad for Your Health
Book 5 of 8 · published 2015
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7
Christmas with Stormi Nelson
Book 7 of 8 · published 2015
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8
A Good Party Can Kill You
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2015
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1
Unraveling Love
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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2
The Price of Love
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019
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3
Service of Lovela
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
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1
Caper Goes Missing
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2019
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2
Caper Finds a Clue
Book 2 of 7 · published 2019
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4
Caper's Dark Adventure
Book 4 of 7 · published 2019
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5
A Strange Game for Caper
Book 5 of 7 · published 2020
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6
Caper Steals Christmas
Book 6 of 7 · published 2020
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7
Caper Finds a Treasure
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2020
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1
Heart of the Emerald
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2018
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2
A Touch of Sugar
Book 2 of 6 · published 2018
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4
Sweet Apple Blossom
Book 4 of 6 · published 2018
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5
A Doctor's Agreement
Book 5 of 6 · published 2019
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6
Runaway Suela
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020
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1
Sharp as Steele
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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2
Carved in Steele
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019
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3
Forged in Steele
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019
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1
Shades of Crimson
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2015
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2
Coral Shadows
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018
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1
The Rancher's Dilemma
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2014
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2
The Soldier's Redemption
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015
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1
Cooking with Love / Cooking Up Love
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2013
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2
An Unconventional Lady
Book 2 of 5 · published 2014
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3
Serving with Love
Book 3 of 5 · published 2015
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4
Warring with Love
Book 4 of 5 · published 2015
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5
Guiding with Love
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2018
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1
Suspicious Minds
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2018
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5
A Heart of Valor
Book 5 of 6 · published 2020
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6
A Time to Hunt
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2021
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1
Murder Live
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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2
Say Bye to Mommy
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019
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3
To Breathe Again
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019
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1
Secrets of Misty Hollow
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2020
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4
Lightning Never Strikes Twice
Book 4 of 9 · published 2022
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5
Lethal Inheritance
Book 5 of 9 · published 2022
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6
Bitter Isolation
Book 6 of 9 · published 2022
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8
Christmas Stalker
Book 8 of 9 · published 2022
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9
Bridge to Safety
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2023
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1
Mountain of Fear
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2011
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3
A Secret to Die For
Book 3 of 6 · published 2012
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4
Captured Innocence
Book 4 of 6 · published 2013
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5
Mistaken Assassin
Book 5 of 6 · published 2013
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6
Collision Course
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2015
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1
Sarah's Deception
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2014
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3
Sarah's Predicament
Book 3 of 5 · published 2014
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4
Sarah's Decision
Book 4 of 5 · published 2014
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5
Plain Sanctuary
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2014
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1
Finally
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2014
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3
Surprisingly
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2015
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1
Deadly Neighbors
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2012
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3
The Librarian's Last Chapter
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2013
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1
Maui Magic
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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3
Deep Sea Love
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2013
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1
Hillbilly Cinderella
Single-title series · published 2017
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1
The Lovers' Lane Murders
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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2
The Prom Night Hitchhiker
Book 2 of 3 · published 2025
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3
Up in Smoke
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
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1
Beware the Orchids
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2016
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4
Poinsettia Madness
Book 4 of 6 · published 2016
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5
Deadly Greenhouse Gases
Book 5 of 6 · published 2017
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6
Vine Entrapment
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2017
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1
Fudge-Laced Felonies
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2008
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2
Chocolate-Covered Crime
Book 2 of 4 · published 2011
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3
Candy-Coated Secrets
Book 3 of 4 · published 2020
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4
Maui Macadamia Madness
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2020
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1
Cat-Eyed Witness
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2020
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2
The Dog Who Found a Body
Book 2 of 6 · published 2021
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3
Troublesome Twosome
Book 3 of 6 · published 2021
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4
Four Legged Suspect
Book 4 of 6 · published 2021
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5
Unwanted Christmas Guest
Book 5 of 6 · published 2021
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6
Wedding Day Cat Burglar
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2021
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1
Wyatt's Warrant
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2020
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3
Stetson's Secret
Book 3 of 7 · published 2020
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6
Seth's Sacrifice
Book 6 of 7 · published 2021
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7
Malcolm's Misunderstanding
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2021
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1
Cowboy Jeopardy
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2023
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5
Cowboy Uncertainty
Book 5 of 7 · published 2024
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6
Cowboy Christmas Crisis
Book 6 of 7 · published 2024
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7
Snowed in for Christmas With a Cowboy
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2025
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1
Shayna
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
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3
Deema
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
Ripped in Red
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2016
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3
Wounded in White
Book 3 of 4 · published 2016
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4
Worthy
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2016
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1
Girls' Weekend Survival
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2024
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4
Drowned in Silence
Book 4 of 8 · published 2025
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8
The Alphabet Murders
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026
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1
Desert Rose
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2015
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4
Desert Daisy
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2015
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1
Saving Sarah
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2019
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2
Lesson for Lacey
Book 2 of 5 · published 2019
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3
Mission for Meghan
Book 3 of 5 · published 2019
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4
Long Way for Lainie
Book 4 of 5 · published 2019
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5
Aimed at Amy
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2019
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1
They Call Her Mrs. Sheriff
Single-title series · published 2015
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1
A Love for Delicious
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2012
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2
Ruth's Redemption
Book 2 of 4 · published 2012
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3
Charity's Gold Rush
Book 3 of 4 · published 2012
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4
Mountain Redemption
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2013
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1
Taming the Sheriff
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2013
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2
Finding A Way Home Again
Book 2 of 5 · published 2013
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3
In a Texas Ranger's Arms
Book 3 of 5 · published 2014
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4
A Doctor's Heart
Book 4 of 5 · published 2014
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5
The Portal
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2018
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1
Viva Las Villain
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2015
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2
A Christmas Stamp
Book 2 of 12 · published 2015
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5
Whisper Sweet Nothings
Book 5 of 12 · published 2017
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6
Like Ships Passing
Book 6 of 12 · published 2019
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7
A Sketch of Gold
Book 7 of 12 · published 2020
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8
Her Lonely Heart
Book 8 of 12 · published 2020
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9
Savannah's Trial
Book 9 of 12 · published 2020
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10
Moira's Quest
Book 10 of 12 · published 2020
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11
Competing Hearts
Book 11 of 12 · published 2021
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12
A Most Reluctant Bride
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2021
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1
How Bad Do You Want It
Single-title series · published 2017
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1
The Gardener's Rose
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2017 Anthology · Martha Rogers
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2
The Scullery Maid's Day Off
Book 2 of 4 · published 2017 Anthology · Renee Riva
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3
The Lady's Companion and the Detective
Book 3 of 4 · published 2017 Anthology · Christina Rich
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4
A Lady Maid's Honor
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2019
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1
The Dress Shop
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2017 Anthology · Robin Densmore Fuson
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2
Millicent's Mistake
Book 2 of 3 · published 2017 Anthology · Rhonda Gibson
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3
Hazel's Quest
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
Christmas Gold
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2015
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2
The Reliable Cowboy
Book 2 of 9 · published 2015 Anthology · Susan Page Davis
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3
The Evergreen Wreath
Book 3 of 9 · published 2015 Anthology · Tanya Stowe
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4
Mistletoe Mistake
Book 4 of 9 · published 2015 Anthology · Lynette Sowell
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5
Cooking Up Christmas
Book 5 of 9 · published 2015 Anthology · Teresa Ives Lilly
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6
Jacob's Christmas Dream
Book 6 of 9 · published 2015 Anthology · Darlene Franklin
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7
A Christmas Belle
Book 7 of 9 · published 2017 Anthology · Anne Greene
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8
A Christmas Rose
Book 8 of 9 · published 2017 Anthology · Brandi Boddie
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9
Christmas Blessing
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2023 Anthology · Martha Rogers
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1
Handcarved Christmas
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2014
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2
Sadie's Gift
Book 2 of 8 · published 2014 Anthology · Niki Turner
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3
The Fruitcake Challenge
Book 3 of 8 · published 2014 Anthology · Carrie Fancett Pagels
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4
An Apple for Christmas
Book 4 of 8 · published 2014 Anthology · Darlene Franklin
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5
Christmas Lessons
Book 5 of 8 · published 2014 Anthology · Patty Smith Hall
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6
A Nutcracker Christmas
Book 6 of 8 · published 2014 Anthology · Jennifer AlLee
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7
Holly Daze
Book 7 of 8 · published 2014 Anthology · Gina Welborn
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8
Eleven Pipers Piping
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2015 Anthology · Angela Breidenbach
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1
Can't Help Falling In Love
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2016 Anthology · Teresa Ives Lilly
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2
Always On My Mind
Book 2 of 3 · published 2017 Anthology · Martha Rogers
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3
Suspicious Minds
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2018
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1
The Reversal
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · T.I. Lowe
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2
Lured by Love
Book 2 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Debby Mayne
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3
On Thin Ice
Book 3 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Janice Thompson
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4
Tobogganing for Two
Book 4 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Darlene Franklin
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5
Taking the Plunge
Book 5 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Angela Breidenbach
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6
Love Over Par
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2018
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1
Margaret's Quest
Series opener · book 1 of 30 · published 1999
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3
Red Hills Stranger
Book 3 of 30 · published 2003
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5
Florida Weddings: Merely Players
Book 5 of 30 · published 2006
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6
Picket Fence Pursuit
Book 6 of 30 · published 2007
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7
Heart Of The Matter
Book 7 of 30 · published 2007
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8
Pursuing the Goal
Book 8 of 30 · published 2007
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9
In Pursuit of Peace
Book 9 of 30 · published 2008
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10
Monterey Memories
Book 10 of 30 · published 2009
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11
Black Hills Blessing
Book 11 of 30 · published 2010
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12
Sierra Weddings
Book 12 of 30 · published 2010
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13
Hawaiian Dreams
Book 13 of 30 · published 2010
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14
Windy City Brides
Book 14 of 30 · published 2010
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15
Michigan Brides
Book 15 of 30 · published 2010
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16
The Lady's Maid
Book 16 of 30 · published 2011
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18
Oregon Weddings
Book 18 of 30 · published 2011
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20
Georgia Brides
Book 20 of 30 · published 2011
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21
Christmas Belles of Georgia
Book 21 of 30 · published 2011
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22
Gateway Weddings
Book 22 of 30 · published 2011
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23
Cherry Blossom Capers
Book 23 of 30 · published 2012
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24
Highland Crossings
Book 24 of 30 · published 2012
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25
The Midwife's Legacy
Book 25 of 30 · published 2012
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26
Postmark: Christmas
Book 26 of 30 · published 2012
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27
Yellowstone Memories
Book 27 of 30 · published 2013
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28
Threads of Love
Book 28 of 30 · published 2013
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29
Bluegrass Bachelors
Book 29 of 30 · published 2013
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30
Arkansas Weddings
Latest in the series · book 30 of 30 · published 2013
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1
Warming Stone Cold Lodge
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2017 Anthology · Cindy M. Amos
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2
The Reluctant Cowgirl
Book 2 of 3 · published 2017 Anthology · Renee Riva
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3
I'd Rather Kiss My Horse
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2018
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1
The Portal
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2018
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2
A Stitch in Time
Book 2 of 5 · published 2018 Anthology · Susette Williams
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3
Melody's Next Christmas
Book 3 of 5 · published 2018 Anthology · George H. McVey
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4
For the Love of Liberty
Book 4 of 5 · published 2018 Anthology · Heather Blanton
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5
The Right Time for Love
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2018 Anthology · Tina Dee
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1
The Romance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2013 Anthology · Amanda Tru
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2
Scrooge Falls in Love
Book 2 of 4 · published 2013 Anthology · Susette Williams
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3
Act of Love
Book 3 of 4 · published 2013 Anthology · Kimberly Rae Jordan,K.R.Jordan
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4
Curtain Calls and Christmas Wishes
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2013
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1
31 Devotions for Writers
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2013
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2
A Cup of Cozy 2
Book 2 of 11 · published 2014
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4
Seven Brides for Seven Mail-Order Husbands
Book 4 of 11 · published 2017
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5
First Love Forever Romance Collection
Book 5 of 11 · published 2018
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6
Forget Me Not Romances: Volume 3
Book 6 of 11 · published 2018
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7
A Joyful Christmas: 6 Historical Stories
Book 7 of 11 · published 2020
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8
The Heart of the Midwife
Book 8 of 11 · published 2020
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10
Summer Suspicions: Ten Christian Romantic Suspense Novels
Book 10 of 11 · published 2024
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11
Secrets Between the Shelves
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2025
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cynthia Hickey?
About Cynthia Hickey An American author of historical romance fiction, Cynthia Hickey, is well known for writing with great precision and accuracy. Creating stories that have become hugely popular around the world, she has established a name and brand for herself quite unlike any other. Knowing her audience well at this point as well, she has managed to deliver many stories that have really created an impression.
Which Cynthia Hickey series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Summer Meadows Mystery series, the earliest of Cynthia Hickey's multi-book series: it opens with Fudge-Laced Felonies (2008) and runs to 4 books across 2008–2020, ending with Maui Macadamia Madness (2020). Cynthia Hickey's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Cynthia Hickey written?
Cynthia Hickey has 250 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1999 and 2026. 221 of them belong to 43 named series — the largest being the Misty Hollow series with 9 books — and 29 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Cynthia Hickey's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Cynthia Hickey's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Summer Meadows Mystery (2008–2020, 4 books), Overcoming Evil (2011–2015, 6 books) and Woman of Courage (2012–2013, 4 books), plus 38 more.
How are Cynthia Hickey's books organised into series?
This guide splits Cynthia Hickey's 250 books into 43 named series and 29 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Misty Hollow (9 books, 2020–2023); Christmas Mail Order Angels (9 books, 2015–2023); A Nosy Neighbor Mystery (8 books, 2014–2015); The Sheriff of Misty Hollow (8 books, 2024–2026); Christmas Traditions (8 books, 2014–2015), plus 38 further series.
