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ⓘ About Kelly Irvin
Kelly Irvin is the author of over a dozen of Amish novels who specializes in writing Romantic Suspense and Inspirational books. Born in Kansas, she attended the University of Kansas where she majored in Journalism, and for more than 30 years, the author has been writing nonfiction novels 10 of which she spends working on a newspaper report. Kelly is married to her husband, Tim Irvin, a photographer. They live in San Antonio Texas with their two children, grandchildren and two cats. During free time, Kelly likes to read books written by her favorite authors in romantic suspense and mystery genre, write short stories. One of her latest novel releases is The Saddle Maker’s Son; it is the third book in Amish of Bee County series and was published in June 2016.
All Book Series by Kelly Irvin
Winter Kisses
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2017 Anthology · Beth Wiseman
Home for Christmas
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2017 Anthology · Ruth Reid
A Legacy of Love
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2018 Anthology · Amy Clipston
Love Birds
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2016 Anthology · Amy Clipston
The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2023
The Flower Quilter
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2023 Anthology · Mindy Steele
Ruth's Ginger Snap Surprise
Book 2 of 15 · published 2023 Anthology · Anne Blackburne
The Quilt Room Secret
Book 3 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Lisa Jones Baker
Plain Jane's Secret Admirer
Book 11 of 15 · published 2026 Anthology · Anne Blackburne
Miriam’s Little Gentleman
Book 13 of 15 · published 2026 Anthology · Anne Blackburne
Holding the Reins
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2027 Anthology · Mindy Steele
Miriam’s January Promise
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Tracy Fredrychowski
Amelia's March Arrangement
Book 3 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Mindy Steele
Annie's August Frolic
Book 8 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Jennifer Beckstrand
Tabitha's September Homecoming
Book 9 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Kathleen Fuller
Julia's October Blessing
Book 10 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Jennifer Spredemann
Mary's November Dream
Book 11 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Susan Lantz Simpson
Hannah's December Gift
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2026 Anthology · Debra Torres
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kelly Irvin?
Kelly Irvin is the author of over a dozen of Amish novels who specializes in writing Romantic Suspense and Inspirational books. Born in Kansas, she attended the University of Kansas where she majored in Journalism, and for more than 30 years, the author has been writing nonfiction novels 10 of which she spends working on a newspaper report. Kelly is married to her husband, Tim Irvin, a photographer.
Which Kelly Irvin series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Bliss Creek Amish series, the earliest of Kelly Irvin's multi-book series: it opens with To Love and to Cherish (2012) and runs to 3 books across 2012–2013, ending with Love's Journey Home (2013). Kelly Irvin's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Kelly Irvin written?
Kelly Irvin has 80 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2010 and 2027. 62 of them belong to 13 named series — the largest being The Heart of the Amish series with 15 books — and 18 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Kelly Irvin's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Kelly Irvin's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Bliss Creek Amish (2012–2013, 3 books), New Hope Amish (2013–2014, 3 books) and The Amish of Bee County (2015–2016, 3 books), plus 9 more.
How are Kelly Irvin's books organised into series?
This guide splits Kelly Irvin's 80 books into 13 named series and 18 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Heart of the Amish (15 books, 2023–2027); Every Amish Season (4 books, 2017–2019); Amish Christmas Love (4 books, 2017); Amish Heirloom Novella (4 books, 2018); Amish Market Novella (4 books, 2016), plus 8 further series.