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ⓘ About Elissa Strati
Elissa Stratti is a former manager and owner of antique malls who decided to put all that aside and become a fiction author. In her earlier years, she attended the university of Maryland and then earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Baltimore. Before and after that, she took several language courses in English and Hindi. Stratti grew up an army brat and because of this, she traveled all over the world and in the United States learning history and seeing places in addition to meeting people. Always the optimist, she believes that even a life full of travails is wonderful. She has become known for writing sweet and clean historical romances that often cross over into western fiction and other genres that flavor and specify her stories.
All Book Series by Elissa Strati
Rescuing the Preacher
Series opener · book 1 of 17 · published 2019 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
Rescuing Mistletoe Millie
Book 12 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Rescuing the Pastor's Daughter
Book 13 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
Detective to the Rescue
Book 16 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
Mail Order Lillian
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
Mail Order Madeline
Book 3 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Mail Order Lucy
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Christmas Coat for Abigail
Series opener · book 1 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Angela Lain
A Christmas Card for Krista
Book 3 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Baten Johnson
A Christmas Hope for Regina
Book 4 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Christmas Kiss for Kate
Book 5 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Wren McCready
A Christmas Comfort for Elsie
Book 6 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Regina Walker
A Christmas Wreath for Whitney
Book 8 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · London James
A Christmas Carol for Catherine
Book 9 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Cat Cahill
A Christmas Home for Hannah
Book 10 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Joi Copeland
A Christmas Tree for Trudel
Book 11 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
A Christmas Candle for Eleanor
Book 12 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Regina Walker
A Christmas Escape for Elizabeth
Book 13 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Joi Copeland
A Christmas Dream for Destiny
Book 14 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Annee Jones
A Christmas Magic for Merritt
Book 15 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Lorah Jaiyn
A Christmas Journey for Jessie
Book 16 of 22 · published 2021 Anthology · Farrah Lee
A Christmas Baby for Beatrice
Book 17 of 22 · published 2022 Anthology · Nancy Fraser
A Christmas Groom for Grace
Book 18 of 22 · published 2022 Anthology · Joi Copeland
A Christmas Snow for Sadie
Book 19 of 22 · published 2022 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
A Christmas Miracle for Marjory
Book 20 of 22 · published 2022 Anthology · Regina Walker
A Christmas Tradition for Tabitha
Book 21 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Farrah Lee
A Christmas Dance for Ella
Latest in the series · book 22 of 22 · published 2024 Anthology · Rachel Skatvold
An Angel for Adam
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 2021 Anthology · Teresa Ives Lilly
A Quilter for Quint
Book 2 of 18 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
A Pianist for Preacher
Book 3 of 18 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Baten Johnson
A Healer for Heath
Book 10 of 18 · published 2021 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
A Horsewoman for Harlan
Book 11 of 18 · published 2021 Anthology · Barbara Goss
An Au Pair for Austin
Book 12 of 18 · published 2021 Anthology · Lynn A. Coleman
A Cowgirl for Curtis
Book 14 of 18 · published 2021 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
A Gambler for Grey
Book 17 of 18 · published 2021 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
A Caregiver for Cash
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 2021 Anthology · Annee Jones
Conner's Contrary Bride:
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2020 Anthology · Barbara Goss
Carter's Klutzy Bride
Book 2 of 19 · published 2020 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer
Brenden's Bookish Bride
Book 3 of 19 · published 2020 Anthology · Josephine Blake
Harvey's Bashful Bride
Book 4 of 19 · published 2021 Anthology · Krystal M. Anderson
Matthew's Wild Mountain Bride
Book 5 of 19 · published 2021 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
Ezra's Forgetful Bride
Book 7 of 19 · published 2021 Anthology · Christine Sterling
Christopher's Quiet Bride
Book 10 of 19 · published 2021 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
Beau's Elegant Bride
Book 11 of 19 · published 2021 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
Seth's Secretive Bride:
Book 12 of 19 · published 2021 Anthology · Nancy Fraser
Ace’s Tenacious Bride
Book 13 of 19 · published 2021 Anthology · Kimberly Grist
Skip's Stubborn Bride:
Book 14 of 19 · published 2021 Anthology · Krystal M. Anderson
Audie's Audacious Bride
Book 17 of 19 · published 2022 Anthology · Kimberly Grist
Buck's Resilient Bride
Book 18 of 19 · published 2022 Anthology · Julia Ridgmont
Ransom's Rowdy Bride
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2022 Anthology · Cat Cahill
A Bride for Jake
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
A Bride For Wes
Book 3 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Bride For Cody
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
Ginger Cake by Glynna
Book 7 of 42 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
Apple Pandowdy By Alice
Book 8 of 42 · published 2021 Anthology · Kimberly Grist
Walnut Cake by Wylene
Book 10 of 42 · published 2021 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
Aebleskiver by Annika
Book 11 of 42 · published 2022 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
Bee Sting Cake by Brunhilde
Book 12 of 42 · published 2022 Anthology · Zina Abbott
Sauerkraut Cake by Sophie
Book 13 of 42 · published 2022 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
Forget-Me-Not Cookies by Fern
Book 16 of 42 · published 2022 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
Molasses Cookies by Minnie
Book 17 of 42 · published 2022 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
Cider Cake by Cecily
Book 19 of 42 · published 2022 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
Upside-Down Cakes by Dana
Book 21 of 42 · published 2023 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
Butter Pound Cake by Berdina
Book 26 of 42 · published 2023 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
Fruitcake by Fran
Book 28 of 42 · published 2023 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
Raisin Pie by Rosemary
Book 29 of 42 · published 2023 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
Sweet Potato Pie by Susana
Book 30 of 42 · published 2024 Anthology · Nancy Fraser
Escalope by Emma
Book 31 of 42 · published 2024 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
Lemon Cookies by Lisbeth
Book 32 of 42 · published 2024 Anthology · Zina Abbott,N. Fraser
Custard Pumpkin by Claire
Book 33 of 42 · published 2024 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
Raspberry Shortbread Cookies by Regina
Book 34 of 42 · published 2024 Anthology · Lynn A. Coleman
Cherry Cheese Pie by Carissa
Book 35 of 42 · published 2024 Anthology · Sarah Lamb
Kringla by Kelci
Book 39 of 42 · published 2025 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
Stollen by Stella
Latest in the series · book 42 of 42 · published 2025 Anthology · Zina Abbott
A Bride for Jeremiah
Series opener · book 1 of 76 · published 2018 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Bride for Ransom
Book 14 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Wendy May Andrews
A Bride For Gideon
Book 16 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
A Bride for Darrell
Book 17 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Bride for Benjamin
Book 19 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Bride for Alastair
Book 22 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Wendy May Andrews
A Bride For Dalton
Book 26 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
A Bride for Hamilton
Book 38 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Wendy May Andrews
A Bride for Cody
Book 41 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
A Bride for Mitchell
Book 45 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
A Bride for Seamus
Book 47 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
A Bride for Matthias
Book 49 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Courtney Willis
A Bride for Harland
Book 50 of 76 · published 2021 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Bride for Jordan
Book 52 of 76 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd,V. McKevitt
A Bride for Keegan
Book 62 of 76 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
A Wife for Alastair
Book 66 of 76 · published 2022 Anthology · Wendy May Andrews
A Bride for Magnus
Book 70 of 76 · published 2022 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Bride for Randolph
Book 71 of 76 · published 2022 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Bride for Harley
Book 72 of 76 · published 2022 Anthology · Heidi Gray McGill
A Bride for Bennett
Book 73 of 76 · published 2023 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
A Bride for Harrison
Book 75 of 76 · published 2023 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
A Bride For Brooks
Latest in the series · book 76 of 76 · published 2023 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
Mail Order Jewel
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
Mail Order Merry
Book 5 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Mail Order Kaitlyn
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Elaine Manders
A Bride for McKenzie
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
A Bride for Alonzo
Book 3 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Bride for Dun
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Shadowed Groom for Christmas
Series opener · book 1 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Husband for Christmas
Book 4 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
A Farmer for Christmas
Book 5 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Vow For Christmas
Book 7 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
A Niece for Christmas
Book 10 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
A Cowboy for Christmas
Book 11 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Keeper for Christmas
Book 12 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Fresh Start for Christmas
Book 14 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Kimberly Grist
A Miracle for Christmas
Book 15 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Mother for Christmas
Book 16 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Christine Sterling
An Outlaw for Christmas
Book 18 of 35 · published 2019 Anthology · Susan Horsnell
A Mystery Groom for Christmas
Book 19 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
An Heir for Christmas
Book 20 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
A Lumberjack for Christmas
Book 21 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Julia Ridgmont
A Runaway for Christmas
Book 22 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
A Leap of Faith For Christmas
Book 23 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Angela Lain
A Contest for Christmas
Book 24 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Beekeeper for Christmas
Book 25 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Kimberly Grist
A Present for Christmas
Book 26 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
An Unwanted Bride for Christmas
Book 27 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
A Cook for Christmas
Book 28 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Teresa Ives Lilly
A Promise for Christmas
Book 29 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd,V. McKevitt
A Horse Wrangler for Christmas
Book 30 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
An Odyssey for Christmas
Book 32 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · V. McKevitt,Angela Lain
A Shopkeeper for Christmas
Book 33 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Zina Abbott
A Strongman for Christmas
Book 34 of 35 · published 2020 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
Mail Order Colette
Series opener · book 1 of 29 · published 2020 Anthology · P. Creeden
Mail Order Beatrice
Book 10 of 29 · published 2020 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
Mail Order Christine
Book 13 of 29 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Mail Order Lila
Book 21 of 29 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Mail Order Isabella
Latest in the series · book 29 of 29 · published 2020 Anthology · Jo Grafford
Brilliant in Boston
Series opener · book 1 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
Deserted in Dodge
Book 7 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Desperate In Delaware
Book 11 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
Alone in Austin
Book 15 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Bewildered in Billings
Latest in the series · book 17 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
Joseph's Last Resort
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2025 Anthology · Sarah Lamb
Alex's Shattered Dream
Book 2 of 11 · published 2025 Anthology · Lynne Lanning,Keelie Mann
Chance's Confusion Chaos
Book 4 of 11 · published 2025 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer,Carolyn Leggo
Matt's Mistaken Miss
Book 5 of 11 · published 2025 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Josiah's Secret Dilemma
Book 7 of 11 · published 2025 Anthology · Paulette D. Marshall
Jared's Hidden Past
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2025 Anthology · Nancy Fraser
Trapped in Grand Falls
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2023 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
Trapped in Wolf Creek
Book 5 of 7 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Trapped in Coral Ridge
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2023 Anthology · Lynne Lanning
A Stagecoach Robber for Rosie
Series opener · book 1 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Teresa Ives Lilly
A Woodcarver for Willa
Book 2 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
A Gunslinger for Grace
Book 3 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · V. McKevitt,Sarah Lamb
A Rancher for Jessica
Book 6 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
A Blacksmith for Birdie
Book 7 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Kimberly Grist
A Banker for Bethany
Book 10 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Kathryn LeBlanc
A Zealot for Zoey
Book 11 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Linda Baten Johnson
A Bounty Hunter For Belle
Book 12 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
A Deputy for Denise
Book 13 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia PacJacCarroll
A Cowboy for Corrine: Mail-Order Papa
Book 14 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Susan Horsnell
A Carpenter for Catherine
Book 15 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Kathryn LeBlanc
An Innkeeper for Iris
Book 16 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Lynn A. Coleman
A Lawyer for Larina
Book 17 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
A King for Kinsella
Book 19 of 22 · published 2023 Anthology · Donna Schlachter,V.A.McKevitt
A Builder for Bronwyn
Book 20 of 22 · published 2024 Anthology · Jo-Ann Roberts
A Lumberjack for Lorena: Mail-Order Papa
Book 21 of 22 · published 2024 Anthology · Kathryn LeBlanc
Holly's Broken Dream
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2024 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
Claire's Regrettable Outcome
Book 2 of 11 · published 2024 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
Lacey's Honest Trouble
Book 4 of 11 · published 2024 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Florence's Good Deed:
Book 6 of 11 · published 2024 Anthology · Zina Abbott,Nancy Fraser
Cheyenne's Prayerful Plea
Book 7 of 11 · published 2024 Anthology · Lynne Lanning
Martha's Second Chance
Book 10 of 11 · published 2024 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
Adela's Solemn Vow
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2024 Anthology · Nancy Fraser
Love's Prayer
Series opener · book 1 of 25 · published 2016 Anthology · Melissa Storm
Love's Second Chance
Book 19 of 25 · published 2019 Anthology · Cindy Flores Martinez
Love's Brightest Star
Book 22 of 25 · published 2019 Anthology · Stephany Tullis
Love's Wonderful Life
Latest in the series · book 25 of 25 · published 2019 Anthology · Becky Muth
Sadie
Series opener · book 1 of 50 · published 2019 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Sue
Latest in the series · book 50 of 50 · published 2025 Anthology · Zina Abbott
Miriam's Challenge
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2022 Anthology · Barbara Goss
Teresa's Trouble
Book 6 of 19 · published 2022 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Samuel's Sorrow
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer
Faith
Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 2022 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer
Aida
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2022 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
A Match for Wyatt
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2022 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer
A Match for Griff
Book 3 of 19 · published 2022 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Match for Korban
Book 5 of 19 · published 2023 Anthology · Lynne Lanning,Amberlyn Beach
A Match for Marshall
Book 6 of 19 · published 2023 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
A Match for Bret
Book 8 of 19 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Match For Billy
Book 10 of 19 · published 2023 Anthology · Krystal M. Anderson
A Match for Silas
Book 12 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
A Match for Merle
Book 13 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
A Match for Milton
Book 15 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
A Match for Reece
Book 16 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
A Match for Bryson
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2025 Anthology · Farrah Lee
Belle
Series opener · book 1 of 25 · published 2023 Anthology · Margaret Tanner,V. McKevitt
Julia
Latest in the series · book 25 of 25 · published 2023 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
Cody's Cure
Series opener · book 1 of 23 · published 1970 Anthology · Barbara Goss
Donovan's Dilemma
Book 3 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Inman's Impersonation
Book 13 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
Solomon's Secret
Book 14 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
Mitchell's Misfortune
Book 16 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · J.L. Dawson,J L Dawson
David's Difficulty
Book 17 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · Donna Schlachter,V.A.McKevitt
Abram's Absolution
Book 21 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
Vincent's Vindication
Book 22 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · Lynn A. Coleman
Jeremiah's Juncture
Latest in the series · book 23 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · Caryl McAdoo
A Sweet Collection of Friends to Lovers Romances
Single-title series · published 2020
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elissa Strati?
Elissa Stratti is a former manager and owner of antique malls who decided to put all that aside and become a fiction author. In her earlier years, she attended the university of Maryland and then earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Baltimore. Before and after that, she took several language courses in English and Hindi.
Which Elissa Strati series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Hers To Redeem series, the earliest of Elissa Strati's multi-book series: it opens with Cody's Cure (1970) and runs to 23 books across 1970–2024, ending with Jeremiah's Juncture (2024). Elissa Strati's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Elissa Strati written?
Elissa Strati has 549 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1970 and 2025. 546 of them belong to 24 named series — the largest being the Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series with 42 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Elissa Strati's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Elissa Strati's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Hers To Redeem (1970–2024, 23 books), Christmas Rescue (2019–2021, 17 books) and Old Timey Holiday Kitchen (2021–2025, 42 books), plus 7 more.
How are Elissa Strati's books organised into series?
This guide splits Elissa Strati's 549 books into 24 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Old Timey Holiday Kitchen (42 books, 2021–2025); Hers To Redeem (23 books, 1970–2024); Mail-Order Brides' First Christmas (22 books, 2021–2024); Mail Order Papa (22 books, 2023–2024); The Reclusive Man (19 books, 2022–2024), plus 19 further series.