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ⓘ About Lauraine Snelling
Lauraine Snelling is an award-winning author of a number of bestselling novel series’, from America, who loves to write novels on Historical fiction, Christian fiction and Romance genres. She is particularly famous for writing the Golden Filly series, Dakota Plains series, High Hurdles series, Red River of North series as well as a few other novel series’. Lauraine also has the habit of writing for magazines apart from the novels. She teaches at various writers’ association throughout the country. She started her writing career with her debut novel in the year 1982, titled ‘Tragedy on the Toutle’. As of today, Laurine is an active member of the Print club which has published more than two million books. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books series, Lauraine Snelling 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 Lauraine Snelling
Dakota Dream
Dakota Dream continues the Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dakota Dusk
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books with Dakota Dusk, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Dakota December
Dakota December continues the Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dakota Dawn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books with Dakota Dawn, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Dakota
Dakota is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Dakota Destiny
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books with Dakota Destiny, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Ruby
Ruby is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dakotah Treasures Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Pearl
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dakotah Treasures Books with Pearl, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Opal
Opal continues the Publication Order of Dakotah Treasures Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Amethyst
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dakotah Treasures Books with Amethyst, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
A Promise for Ellie
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daughters Of Blessing Books with A Promise for Ellie, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Sophie's Dilemma
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Daughters Of Blessing Books with Sophie's Dilemma, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
A Touch of Grace
A Touch of Grace continues the Publication Order of Daughters Of Blessing Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Rebecca's Reward
Conflict and courage define Rebecca's Reward, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Daughters Of Blessing Books series by Lauraine Snelling that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Race
The Race is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Golden Filly Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Eagle's Wings
Eagle's Wings continues the Publication Order of Golden Filly Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Go for the Glory
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Golden Filly Books with Go for the Glory, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Call for Courage
Call for Courage continues the Publication Order of Golden Filly Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Kentucky Dreamer
Kentucky Dreamer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Golden Filly Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Shadow Over San Mateo
Shadow Over San Mateo continues the Publication Order of Golden Filly Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Out of the Mist
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Golden Filly Books with Out of the Mist, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Second Wind
Second Wind is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Golden Filly Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Close Call
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Golden Filly Books with Close Call, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
The Winner's Circle
The Winner's Circle is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Golden Filly Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Olympic Dreams
Olympic Dreams continues the Publication Order of High Hurdles Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
DJ's Challenge
DJ's Challenge continues the Publication Order of High Hurdles Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Setting the Pace
Setting the Pace continues the Publication Order of High Hurdles Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue is an essential installment in the Publication Order of High Hurdles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Storm Clouds
Storm Clouds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of High Hurdles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Close Quarters
Close Quarters continues the Publication Order of High Hurdles Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Moving Up
Moving Up continues the Publication Order of High Hurdles Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Letting Go
Letting Go continues the Publication Order of High Hurdles Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Raising the Bar
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of High Hurdles Books with Raising the Bar, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Class Act
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of High Hurdles Books with Class Act, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
A Measure of Mercy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Home To Blessing Books with A Measure of Mercy, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
No Distance Too Far
No Distance Too Far is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Home To Blessing Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
A Heart for Home
A Heart for Home explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Home To Blessing Books series by Lauraine Snelling.
Land of Dreams
Land of Dreams continues the Publication Order of Home to Green Creek Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
At Morning's Light
At Morning's Light is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Home to Green Creek Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
The Seeds of Change
The Seeds of Change continues the Publication Order of Leah's Garden Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Time to Bloom
A Time to Bloom continues the Publication Order of Leah's Garden Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fields of Bounty
Fields of Bounty is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Leah's Garden Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
An Untamed Land
An Untamed Land continues the Publication Order of Red River Of The North Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A New Day Rising
A New Day Rising is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Red River Of The North Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
A Land to Call Home
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Red River Of The North Books with A Land to Call Home, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
The Reapers' Song
The Reapers' Song continues the Publication Order of Red River Of The North Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tender Mercies
Tender Mercies continues the Publication Order of Red River Of The North Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Blessing in Disguise
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Red River Of The North Books with Blessing in Disguise, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
An Untamed Heart
An Untamed Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Red River Of The North Books series by Lauraine Snelling.
A Blessing to Cherish
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Red River Of The North Books with A Blessing to Cherish, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
A Dream to Follow
A Dream to Follow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Return To Red River Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Believing the Dream
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Return To Red River Books with Believing the Dream, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
More Than a Dream
More Than a Dream is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Return To Red River Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Daughter of Twin Oaks
Daughter of Twin Oaks continues the Publication Order of Secret Refuge Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sisters of the Confederacy
Sisters of the Confederacy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Secret Refuge Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
The Long Way Home
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Secret Refuge Books with The Long Way Home, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
To Everything a Season
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Song Of Blessing Books with To Everything a Season, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
A Harvest of Hope
A Harvest of Hope continues the Publication Order of Song Of Blessing Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Streams of Mercy
Streams of Mercy continues the Publication Order of Song Of Blessing Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
From This Day Forward
Conflict and courage define From This Day Forward, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Song Of Blessing Books series by Lauraine Snelling that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Promise of Dawn
The Promise of Dawn continues the Publication Order of Under Northern Skies Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Breath of Hope
A Breath of Hope continues the Publication Order of Under Northern Skies Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Season of Grace
A Season of Grace continues the Publication Order of Under Northern Skies Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Song of Joy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Under Northern Skies Books with A Song of Joy, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Song of Laughter
Song of Laughter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Washington Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Race for the Roses
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Washington Books with Race for the Roses, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Valley of Dreams
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wild West Wind Books with Valley of Dreams, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Whispers in the Wind
Whispers in the Wind continues the Publication Order of Wild West Wind Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Place to Belong
A Place to Belong continues the Publication Order of Wild West Wind Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tragedy on the Toutle
Tragedy on the Toutle is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Hawaiian Sunrise
Hawaiian Sunrise continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Healing Quilt
The Healing Quilt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
The Gift
The Gift is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
The Way of Women
The Way of Women continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Saturday Morning
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Saturday Morning, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Breaking Free
Breaking Free is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
The Brushstroke Legacy
The Brushstroke Legacy continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
What About Cimmaron?
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with What About Cimmaron?, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
One Perfect Day
One Perfect Day is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
On Hummingbird Wings
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with On Hummingbird Wings, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Reunion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Reunion, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Wake the Dawn
Wake the Dawn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Heaven Sent Rain
Heaven Sent Rain continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Someday Home
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Someday Home, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
The Second Half
The Second Half is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Half Finished
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Half Finished, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
Beginning Again
Beginning Again continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Florence Legacy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Florence Legacy, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
The Lonely Donkey
The Lonely Donkey continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventures of TC
The Adventures of TC continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Start Your Own Business After 50 - Or 60- Or 70!
Start Your Own Business After 50 - Or 60- Or 70! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
100 Good Things That Happen as You Grow Older
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with 100 Good Things That Happen as You Grow Older, another outstanding contribution from Lauraine Snelling.
A Hand to Hold: Helping Someone Through Grief
A Hand to Hold: Helping Someone Through Grief is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Ingeborg Bjorklund's Red River Cookbook
Ingeborg Bjorklund's Red River Cookbook continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Blessing of Animals
The Blessing of Animals continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Cowboy's Angel
The Cowboy's Angel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Christmas Treasures
Christmas Treasures continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Once Upon a Christmas
Once Upon a Christmas continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Washington
Washington is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
Yuletide Treasure
Yuletide Treasure is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauraine Snelling have come to expect.
A Pioneer Christmas Collection
A Pioneer Christmas Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Lauraine Snelling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lauraine Snelling?
Lauraine Snelling is a bestselling author known for 21 book series containing over 101 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books, Publication Order of Dakotah Treasures Books, Publication Order of Daughters Of Blessing Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Lauraine Snelling series to start with?
For readers new to Lauraine Snelling's work, the Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 6 books. Begin with Dakota Dream to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Lauraine Snelling written?
Lauraine Snelling has written over 101 books across 21 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Lauraine Snelling books in order?
Yes, reading Lauraine Snelling'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 Lauraine Snelling write in?
Lauraine Snelling writes primarily in fiction. With 21 series across 101 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Lauraine Snelling's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Lauraine Snelling'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 Lauraine Snelling's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Lauraine Snelling's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Dakota Plains Books series. The first book, Dakota Dream, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.