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Josephine Cox

Bestselling Author • 4 Series • 64 Books

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Series
64
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books
Start with: Outcast (1991)
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Publication Order of The Journey Books
Start with: The Journey (2005)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Her Father's Sins (1988)

About Josephine Cox

Josephine Cox was a well-known author of over 60 books in her career, one of the most-borrowed authors and a dedicated supporter of the library service in the UK. She was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England in July 1938. She passed away at age 82 in July 2020. She grew up in a family of ten siblings in a millworker’s cottage. At a fireworks party, she met Ken Cox. When she was 16, they married and they eventually had two sons. She made up her mind to go to college when the kids started kindergarten. She was offered a place at Cambridge University, but declined because she would have had to live away from home. Instead, she began a teaching career and at the same time, started her first novel. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books series, Josephine Cox 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 Josephine Cox

Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books
3 books 1991–1992
1

Outcast

Outcast is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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1991
2

Alley Urchin

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books with Alley Urchin, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1991
3

Vagabonds

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books with Vagabonds, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1992
Publication Order of The Journey Books
2 books 2005–2006
1

The Journey

The Journey is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Journey Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2005
2

Journey's End

Journey's End continues the Publication Order of The Journey Books story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
58 books 1988–2026
1

Her Father's Sins

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Her Father's Sins, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1988
2

Let Loose the Tigers

Let Loose the Tigers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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1988
3

Angels Cry Sometimes

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Angels Cry Sometimes, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1989
4

Take this Woman

Take this Woman continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
5

Whistledown Woman

Whistledown Woman is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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1991
6

Don't Cry Alone

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Don't Cry Alone, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1992
7

The Tallow Image

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Tallow Image, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1992
8

No Mercy

No Mercy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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1992
9

Nobody's Darling

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Nobody's Darling, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1993
10

Jessica's Girl

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Jessica's Girl, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1993
11

Born to Serve

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Born to Serve, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1994
12

More than Riches

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with More than Riches, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1994
13

Scarlet

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Scarlet, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1995
14

A Little Badness

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Little Badness, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1995
15

Living a Lie

Living a Lie is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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1995
16

A Time for Us

A Time for Us continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
17

The Devil You Know

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Devil You Know, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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1996
18

Cradle of Thorns

Cradle of Thorns continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
19

The Seeker

The Seeker is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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1997
20

Miss You Forever

Miss You Forever continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
21

Love Me or Leave Me

Love Me or Leave Me explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Josephine Cox.

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1998
22

Tomorrow the World

Tomorrow the World continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
23

No Heaven No Hell

No Heaven No Hell continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
24

The Hiding Game

The Hiding Game continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
25

The Gilded Cage

The Gilded Cage is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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1999
26

Let It Shine

Let It Shine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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1999
27

Somewhere, Someday

Somewhere, Someday is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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1999
28

Looking Back

Looking Back continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
29

Rainbow Days

Rainbow Days continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
30

The Woman Who Left

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Woman Who Left, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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2001
31

Jinnie

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Jinnie, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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2002
32

The Beachcomber

The Beachcomber is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2003
33

Bad Boy Jack

Bad Boy Jack continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
34

Live the Dream

Live the Dream continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
35

Lovers And Liars

Lovers And Liars explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Josephine Cox.

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2004
36

The Loner

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Loner, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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2007
37

Songbird

Songbird continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
38

Girl on the Platform

Girl on the Platform continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
39

Born Bad

Born Bad continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
40

Divorced And Deadly

A gripping mystery unfolds in Divorced And Deadly as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Josephine Cox's mastery of suspense.

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2009
41

Blood Brothers

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Brothers as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Josephine Cox's mastery of suspense.

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2010
42

Midnight

Midnight is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2011
43

Three Letters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Three Letters, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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2012
44

The Broken Man

The Broken Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2013
45

The Runaway Woman

The Runaway Woman is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2014
46

Lonely Girl

Lonely Girl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2015
47

A Family Secret

A Family Secret is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2016
48

A Woman’s Fortune

A Woman’s Fortune is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2018
49

Two Sisters

Two Sisters continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
50

A Daughter’s Return

A Daughter’s Return is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2021
51

A Time to Remember

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Time to Remember, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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2022
52

The Letter

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Letter, another outstanding contribution from Josephine Cox.

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2023
53

Daddy’s Girl

Daddy’s Girl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2024
54

A Daughter’s Secret

A Daughter’s Secret is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2025
55

No Angel

No Angel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2026
56

The Hidden Heart

The Hidden Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Josephine Cox.

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2026
57

The Broken Legacy

The Broken Legacy continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2026
58

The Winter Secret

The Winter Secret continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Josephine Cox's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2026
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2005–2005
1

Child Of The North

Child Of The North is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Josephine Cox have come to expect.

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2005

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Josephine Cox?

Josephine Cox is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 64 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books, Publication Order of The Journey Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Josephine Cox series to start with?

For readers new to Josephine Cox's work, the Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with Outcast to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Josephine Cox written?

Josephine Cox has written over 64 books across 4 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Josephine Cox books in order?

Yes, reading Josephine Cox'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 Josephine Cox write in?

Josephine Cox writes primarily in fiction. With 4 series across 64 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Josephine Cox's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Josephine Cox'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 Josephine Cox's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Josephine Cox's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Emma Grady Trilogy Books series. The first book, Outcast, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.