🎯 Where Should I Start?
Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Stone's Sky Saga Books
Start with: The Golden Sky (1981)
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Publication Order of Marshall Family Books
Start with: A Very Special Favor (1986)
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Publication Order of The Ferguson Brothers Books
Start with: The Gentleman (1996)
ⓘ About Kristin James
Kristin James is the pseudonym for Candace James. James is a bestselling author that writes romance novels, both contemporary and historical. Because the author grew up in a newspaper family, writing came easily to her. Though, she first pursued law for a while before finally giving in to her instincts and writing full time. Besides Kristin James, Candace James has also written under the pseudonyms Lisa Gregory and Sharon Stephens. +Biography Kristin James comes from Amarillo in Texas. The author was born in 1949, one of only three children. The author had the privilege of growing up in a family deeply steeped in journalism. Her father, Grady Camp, managed an Amarillo Texas Newspaper. Lula Mae Camp, James’ mother, worked as a reporter.
All Book Series by Kristin James
1
The Golden Sky
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1981
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2
The Sapphire Sky
Book 2 of 4 · published 1981
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4
The Amber Sky
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 1983
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1
A Very Special Favor
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1986
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2
Salt of the Earth
Book 2 of 3 · published 1991
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3
The Letter of the Law
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1991
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1
The Gentleman
Single-title series · published 1996
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1
Dreams of Evening
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 1983
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10
Once in a Blue Moon
Book 10 of 11 · published 1995
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11
The Last Groom on Earth
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 1996
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1
Satan's Angel
Series opener · book 1 of 44 · published 1988
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2
A Girl's Best Friend
Book 2 of 44 · published 1991 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
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3
Precious Pretender
Book 3 of 44 · published 1991 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
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4
Like Father, Like Son
Book 4 of 44 · published 1992 Anthology · Elizabeth August
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5
Double Vision
Book 5 of 44 · published 1992 Anthology · Sheryl Lynn
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6
Her Kind of Man
Book 6 of 44 · published 1993 Anthology · Barbara McCauley
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7
Mike's Baby
Book 7 of 44 · published 1993 Anthology · Mary Lynn Baxter
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8
Guilty as Sin
Book 8 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Cathy Gillen Thacker
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9
Mail Order Brood
Book 9 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Arlene James
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10
My Baby, Your Child
Book 10 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Nikki Benjamin
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11
Father In The Middle
Book 11 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Phyllis Halldorson
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12
Wild Innocence
Book 12 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Ann Major
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13
The Texas Touch
Book 13 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Kate Thomas
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14
Long Lost Husband
Book 14 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Joleen Daniels
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15
Daddy was a Cowboy
Book 15 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Jodi O'Donnell
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16
Walk Away Joe / Cowboy Takes a Lady
Book 16 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Cindy Gerard
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17
Desperate
Book 17 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Kay David
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18
Child of Her Heart
Book 18 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Arlene James
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19
The Guardian's Bride
Book 19 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Laurie Paige
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20
Christmas Kisses For A Dollar
Book 20 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Laurie Paige
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21
Hide in Plain Sight
Book 21 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Sara Orwig
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22
The Loner and the Lady
Book 22 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Eileen Wilks
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23
Bedded Bliss
Book 23 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Heather McAllister
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24
A Willful Marriage
Book 24 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Peggy Moreland
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25
The Lone Ranger
Book 25 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Sharon de Vita
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26
The Outlaw and the City Slicker
Book 26 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Debbi Rawlins
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27
Call Me
Book 27 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Alison Kent
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28
Millie and the Fugitive
Book 28 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Liz Ireland
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29
Some Kind of Hero
Book 29 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Sandy Steen
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30
One Ticket To Texas
Book 30 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Jan Hudson
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31
Hannah's Hunks
Book 31 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Bonnie Tucker
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32
Family Ties
Book 32 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Joanna Wayne
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33
West Texas Weddings
Book 33 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Ginger Chambers
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34
Lawman
Book 34 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Laurie Grant
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35
Familiar Heart
Book 35 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Caroline Burnes
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36
Unforgettable Bride
Book 36 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Annette Broadrick
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37
His-And-Hers Family
Book 37 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Bonnie K. Winn
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38
Storming Paradise
Book 38 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Mary McBride
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39
Two Brothers and a Bride
Book 39 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Elizabeth Harbison
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40
Love, Honor And A Pregnant Bride
Book 40 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
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41
It Happened In Texas
Book 41 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Darlene Graham
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42
West Texas Lawman
Book 42 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Ginger Chambers
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43
Lone Wolf's Lady
Book 43 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Beverly Barton
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44
A Mother for Jeffrey
Latest in the series · book 44 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Trisha Alexander
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1
The Wedding of the Century & Other Stories
Single-title series · published 2011
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kristin James?
Kristin James is the pseudonym for Candace James. James is a bestselling author that writes romance novels, both contemporary and historical. Because the author grew up in a newspaper family, writing came easily to her.
Which Kristin James series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Stone's Sky Saga series, the earliest of Kristin James's multi-book series: it opens with The Golden Sky (1981) and runs to 4 books across 1981–1983, ending with The Amber Sky (1983). Kristin James's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Kristin James written?
Kristin James has 64 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1981 and 2011. 52 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Stone's Sky Saga series with 4 books — and 12 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Kristin James's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Kristin James's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Stone's Sky Saga (1981–1983, 4 books), Marshall Family (1986–1991, 3 books) and The Ferguson Brothers (1996, 1 book).
How are Kristin James's books organised into series?
This guide splits Kristin James's 64 books into 4 named series and 12 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Stone's Sky Saga (4 books, 1981–1983); Marshall Family (3 books, 1986–1991); The Ferguson Brothers (1 book, 1996); Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time (44 books, 1988–1998).