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Best Starting Point
Publication Order of The Cost of Love Books
Start with: The Cost of Hope (2013)
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Publication Order of Ladies of the Civil War Books
Start with: Lady of Secrets (2019)
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Publication Order of Modern Not-So-Fairy Tales Books
Start with: Renting Mr. Rella (2019)
ⓘ About G.S. Carr
G.S. Carr is a bestselling author, known for their extensive body of work spanning 5 book series with over 9 titles.
All Book Series by G.S. Carr
1
The Cost of Hope
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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2
The Cost of Atonement
Book 2 of 3 · published 2018
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3
The Cost of Rebellion
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019
Buy on Amazon2019
1
Lady of Secrets
Single-title series · published 2019
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1
Renting Mr. Rella
Single-title series · published 2019
Buy on Amazon2019
1
Freedom of Love
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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2
Divorce Wars: Opposites Attract
Book 2 of 3 · published 2018
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3
The Perfect Play
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
Lacy's Legacy
Series opener · book 1 of 72 · published 2019 Anthology · Elaine Manders
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2
Ruby's Risk
Book 2 of 72 · published 2019 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
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3
Maggie's Christmas Miracle
Book 3 of 72 · published 2019 Anthology · Elaine Manders
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4
Merry's Mission
Book 4 of 72 · published 2020 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
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5
Bethany's Baby
Book 5 of 72 · published 2020 Anthology · Elaine Manders
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6
Deena's Deception
Book 6 of 72 · published 2020
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7
Lydia's Lot
Book 7 of 72 · published 2020 Anthology · Lisa M. Prysock
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8
Callie's Calamity
Book 8 of 72 · published 2020 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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9
Colleen's Claim
Book 9 of 72 · published 2020 Anthology · Elaine Manders
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10
Dinah's Dilemma
Book 10 of 72 · published 2020 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
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11
Hannah's Hardship
Book 11 of 72 · published 2020 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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12
Jasmine's Journey
Book 12 of 72 · published 2020 Anthology · Margaret Tanner,V. McKevitt
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13
Greta's Gift
Book 13 of 72 · published 2020 Anthology · Elaine Manders
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14
Saffron's Savior
Book 14 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
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15
Rayne's Redemption
Book 15 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
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16
Sookie's Silence
Book 16 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
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17
Penelope's Pursuit
Book 17 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Chautona Havig
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18
Rose's Rescue
Book 18 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Cat Cahill
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19
Harriet's Heartache
Book 19 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
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20
Sarah's Surrender
Book 20 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Cheryl Wright
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21
Charity’s Challenge
Book 21 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Lisa M. Prysock
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22
Daria's Duke
Book 22 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
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23
Rachel's Refuge
Book 23 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Elaine Manders
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24
Wren's Wooer
Book 24 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
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25
Skylar's Christmas Star
Book 25 of 72 · published 2021 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
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26
Chloe's Chaperone
Book 26 of 72 · published 2022 Anthology · Teresa Ives Lilly
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27
Ellie's Escape
Book 27 of 72 · published 2022 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
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28
Addison's Adventure
Book 28 of 72 · published 2022 Anthology · Lisa M. Prysock
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29
Hazel's Hope
Book 29 of 72 · published 2022 Anthology · Cat Cahill
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30
Gracie's Gold
Book 30 of 72 · published 2022 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
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31
Tessa's Thanksgiving
Book 31 of 72 · published 2022 Anthology · Elaine Manders
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32
Winnie's Christmas Wishes
Book 32 of 72 · published 2022 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
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33
Summer's Spunk
Book 33 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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34
Priscilla's Piggy
Book 34 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
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35
Chelsea's Choice
Book 35 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Joi Copeland
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36
Della's Desire
Book 36 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Elaine Manders
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37
Mattie's Mistake
Book 37 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
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38
Beryl's Bounty Hunter
Book 38 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
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39
Trudie's Trouble
Book 39 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer
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40
Jolie's Joy
Book 40 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Cat Cahill
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41
Rebecca's Reward
Book 41 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Joi Copeland
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42
Helena's Heaven
Book 42 of 72 · published 2023 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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43
Prudence's Prayers
Book 43 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Christine Sterling
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44
Kinsley's Kiss
Book 44 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Joi Copeland
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45
Bailey's Betrayal
Book 45 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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46
Enid's Exit
Book 46 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
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47
Piper's Plea
Book 47 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Joi Copeland
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48
Olivia's Odyssey
Book 48 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Jo-Ann Roberts
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49
Ava's Admirer
Book 49 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
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50
Vivian's Venture
Book 50 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Joi Copeland
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51
Jill's Journey
Book 51 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
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52
Eva's Engagement
Book 52 of 72 · published 2024 Anthology · Marie Higgins,Stacey Haynes
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53
Willa's Woes
Book 53 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
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54
Madeline's Mischief
Book 54 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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55
Lillian's Letters
Book 55 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
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56
Ivy's Inheritance
Book 56 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
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57
Clara's Commitment
Book 57 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Marie Higgins,Stacey Haynes
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58
Daphne's Determination
Book 58 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
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59
Tabitha's Testimony
Book 59 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Stacey Haynes
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60
Caroline's Challenge :
Book 60 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Jo-Ann Roberts
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61
Amy's Agreement
Book 61 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Elaine Manders
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62
Raven's Resilience:
Book 62 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Stacey Haynes
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63
Morrow's Mishaps
Book 63 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
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64
Charlene's Christmas Homecoming
Book 64 of 72 · published 2025 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
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65
Celina's Compassion:
Book 65 of 72 · published 2026 Anthology · Stacey Haynes
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66
Gwendolyn's Groom
Book 66 of 72 · published 2026 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
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67
Molly's Mistake
Book 67 of 72 · published 2026 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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68
Cora's Claim
Book 68 of 72 · published 2026 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
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69
Amelia's Animosity
Book 69 of 72 · published 2026 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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70
Abbey's Attachment
Book 70 of 72 · published 2026 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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71
Brooke's Blessings
Book 71 of 72 · published 2026 Anthology · Marie Higgins
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72
Gina's Gratitude
Latest in the series · book 72 of 72 · published 2026 Anthology · Stacey Haynes
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is G.S. Carr?
G.S. Carr is a bestselling author, known for their extensive body of work spanning 5 book series with over 9 titles.
Which G.S. Carr series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Cost of Love series, the earliest of G.S. Carr's multi-book series: it opens with The Cost of Hope (2013) and runs to 3 books across 2013–2019, ending with The Cost of Rebellion (2019).
How many books has G.S. Carr written?
G.S. Carr has 80 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2013 and 2026. 77 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being The Cost of Love series with 3 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should G.S. Carr's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. G.S. Carr's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Cost of Love (2013–2019, 3 books), Ladies of the Civil War (2019, 1 book) and Modern Not-So-Fairy Tales (2019, 1 book).
How are G.S. Carr's books organised into series?
This guide splits G.S. Carr's 80 books into 4 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Cost of Love (3 books, 2013–2019); Ladies of the Civil War (1 book, 2019); Modern Not-So-Fairy Tales (1 book, 2019); Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides (72 books, 2019–2026).
