🎯 Where Should I Start?
Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Malone Family Books
Start with: Darling Deceiver (1990)
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Publication Order of Sisters of Mercy Flats Books
Start with: Promise Me Today / Sisters of Mercy Flats (1992)
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Publication Order of Other Books
Start with: Dates And Other Nuts (1996)
ⓘ About Lori Copeland
Lori Copeland is one of the famous authors of America who has written more than 95 novels based on the romance and christian, and fiction genres. She was born on June 12, 1941 in the United States and had a relatively delayed start to her writing career. Lori published her first written work in the year 1982, at the age of 40. Over the next decade, she received a lot of name and fame because of the success of her romance novels. Her success as one of the prominent authors of the romance genre can be understood from the fact that she went on to a number of prestigious awards in her career, such as a the Reviewer’s Choice Award by the Romantic Times, the Best Seller Award by the Waldenbooks’, and The Holt Medallion.
All Book Series by Lori Copeland
1
Darling Deceiver
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1990
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2
A Taste of Temptation
Book 2 of 3 · published 1992
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3
Built to Last
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1992
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Promise Me Today / Sisters of Mercy Flats
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1992
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2
Promise Me Tomorrow / My Heart Stood Still
Book 2 of 3 · published 1993
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3
Promise Me Forever / Amelia and the Captain
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1994
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1
Dates And Other Nuts
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1996
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2
Fudgeballs And Other Sweets
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1998
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1
Outlaw's Bride / The Bride of Johnny McAllister
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1999
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2
A Kiss for Cade / The Courtship of Cade Kolby
Book 2 of 3 · published 2009
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3
Walker's Wedding
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2010
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1
Faith
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1998
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6
Patience
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2004
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1
The Island of Heavenly Daze
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2000 Co-authored · Angela Hunt
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2
Grace in Autumn
Book 2 of 5 · published 2001 Co-authored · Angela Hunt
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3
A Perfect Love
Book 3 of 5 · published 2002 Co-authored · Angela Hunt
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4
A Warmth in Winter
Book 4 of 5 · published 2002 Co-authored · Angela Hunt
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5
Hearts at Home
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2003 Co-authored · Angela Hunt
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1
A Case of Bad Taste / Bad Taste
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2003
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2
A Case of Crooked Letters / Crooked Letters
Book 2 of 3 · published 2004
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3
A Case of Nosy Neighbors / Nosy Neighbors
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2004
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1
The Peacemaker
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2004
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4
The Plainsman
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2005
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1
Twice Loved
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2008
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2
Three Times Blessed
Book 2 of 3 · published 2009
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3
One True Love
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2010
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1
Love Blooms in Winter
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2012
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2
Under the Summer Sky
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2012
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1
The Heart's Frontier
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2012
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2
A Plain & Simple Heart
Book 2 of 4 · published 2012
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3
A Cowboy at Heart
Book 3 of 4 · published 2013
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4
A Home in the West
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2013
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1
A Bride for Noah
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2013
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2
Rainy Day Dreams
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2014
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1
The Preacher's Lady
Single-title series · published 2016
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1
Playing for Keeps
Series opener · book 1 of 55 · published 1983
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2
A Tempting Stranger
Book 2 of 55 · published 1983
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7
A Winning Combination
Book 7 of 55 · published 1984
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10
Forever After
Book 10 of 55 · published 1985
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11
Forever, Ashley
Book 11 of 55 · published 1985
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12
More Than She Bargained For
Book 12 of 55 · published 1985
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14
Out of This World
Book 14 of 55 · published 1986
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15
A Love Of Our Own
Book 15 of 55 · published 1986
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16
Hot on His Trail
Book 16 of 55 · published 1986
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17
When Lighting Strikes
Book 17 of 55 · published 1986
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18
Passion's Folly
Book 18 of 55 · published 1987
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19
Avenging Angel
Book 19 of 55 · published 1987
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20
Passion's Captive
Book 20 of 55 · published 1988
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21
The Trouble With Thorny
Book 21 of 55 · published 1988
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23
Sweet Talkin' Stranger
Book 23 of 55 · published 1989
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24
Dancy's Woman
Book 24 of 55 · published 1989
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27
'Tiz the Season
Book 27 of 55 · published 1990
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29
Sweet Hannah Rose
Book 29 of 55 · published 1991
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31
Melancholy Baby
Book 31 of 55 · published 1991
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32
Like Father, Like Daughter?
Book 32 of 55 · published 1993
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33
Like Father, Like Son?
Book 33 of 55 · published 1994
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35
Someone to Love
Book 35 of 55 · published 1995
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36
Bridal Lace and Buckskin
Book 36 of 55 · published 1996
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37
Bluebonnet Belle / Angel Face and Amazing Grace
Book 37 of 55 · published 1996
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38
The Courtship of Cade Kolby
Book 38 of 55 · published 1997
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39
Marrying Walker McKay
Book 39 of 55 · published 2000
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40
Child of Grace
Book 40 of 55 · published 2001
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41
Christmas Vows
Book 41 of 55 · published 2001
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42
Roses Will Bloom Again
Book 42 of 55 · published 2002
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43
Stranded in Paradise
Book 43 of 55 · published 2002
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44
Monday Morning Faith
Book 44 of 55 · published 2006
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45
Yellow Rose Bride
Book 45 of 55 · published 2006
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47
Unwrapping Christmas
Book 47 of 55 · published 2007
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48
Now and Always
Book 48 of 55 · published 2009
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49
A Man's Heart
Book 49 of 55 · published 2010
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50
The One Who Waits for Me
Book 50 of 55 · published 2011
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51
Lost Melody
Book 51 of 55 · published 2011 Co-authored · Virginia Smith
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52
When Love Comes My Way
Book 52 of 55 · published 2012
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53
The Healer's Touch
Book 53 of 55 · published 2014
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54
The Cowboy's Housekeeper
Book 54 of 55 · published 2018
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55
Barefoot Hearts
Latest in the series · book 55 of 55 · published 2020
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1
The Christmas Lamp
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2009
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2
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015
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1
Timeless Love
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1993
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3
With This Ring
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1998
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1
The Whitney Chronicles
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2004 Anthology · Judy Baer
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2
Mother of Prevention
Book 2 of 10 · published 2005
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3
Bad Heiress Day
Book 3 of 10 · published 2005 Anthology · Allie Pleiter
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4
Love The Sinner
Book 4 of 10 · published 2005 Anthology · Lynn Bulock
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5
Mom Over Miami
Book 5 of 10 · published 2005 Anthology · Annie Jones
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6
Queen Esther & the Second Graders of Doom
Book 6 of 10 · published 2006 Anthology · Allie Pleiter
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7
Less Than Frank
Book 7 of 10 · published 2006 Anthology · Lynn Bulock
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8
Norah's Ark
Book 8 of 10 · published 2006 Anthology · Judy Baer
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9
The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas
Book 9 of 10 · published 2006 Anthology · Annie Jones
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10
Going to the Chapel
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2007 Anthology · Janet Tronstad
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1
Mother of Prevention
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2005
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2
Mom Over Miami
Book 2 of 9 · published 2005 Anthology · Annie Jones
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3
Million Dollar Dilemma
Book 3 of 9 · published 2005 Anthology · Judy Baer
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4
Georgia On Her Mind
Book 4 of 9 · published 2006 Anthology · Rachel Hauck
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5
Norah's Ark
Book 5 of 9 · published 2006 Anthology · Judy Baer
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6
The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas
Book 6 of 9 · published 2006 Anthology · Annie Jones
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7
Going to the Chapel
Book 7 of 9 · published 2007 Anthology · Janet Tronstad
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8
No Love Lost
Book 8 of 9 · published 2007 Anthology · Lynn Bulock
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9
Sadie-in-Waiting
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2010 Anthology · Annie Jones
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1
The Island of Heavenly Daze
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2000
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4
A Warmth in Winter
Book 4 of 5 · published 2002
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5
Hearts at Home
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2003
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1
June
Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 1999
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2
A January Bride
Book 2 of 16 · published 2013 Anthology · Deborah Raney
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3
A February Bride
Book 3 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Betsy St. Amant
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4
A March Bride
Book 4 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Rachel Hauck
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5
An April Bride
Book 5 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Lenora Worth
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6
A May Bride
Book 6 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Meg Moseley
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7
A June Bride
Book 7 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Marybeth Mayhew Whalen
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8
A July Bride
Book 8 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Beth Wiseman
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9
An August Bride
Book 9 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Debra Clopton
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10
A September Bride
Book 10 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Kathryn Springer
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11
An October Bride
Book 11 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Katie Ganshert
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12
A November Bride
Book 12 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Beth K. Vogt
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13
Winter Brides
Book 13 of 16 · published 2014 Anthology · Denise Hunter,Deborah Raney,Betsy St. Amant
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14
Spring Brides
Book 14 of 16 · published 2015 Anthology · Rachel Hauck
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15
Autumn Brides
Book 15 of 16 · published 2015 Anthology · Kathryn Springer,Katie Ganshert,Beth K. Vogt
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16
A December Bride
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2015 Anthology · Denise Hunter
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1
Love's Legacy
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1981
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2
Baby on the Doorstep
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1997
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lori Copeland?
Lori Copeland is one of the famous authors of America who has written more than 95 novels based on the romance and christian, and fiction genres. She was born on June 12, 1941 in the United States and had a relatively delayed start to her writing career. Lori published her first written work in the year 1982, at the age of 40.
Which Lori Copeland series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Malone Family series, the earliest of Lori Copeland's multi-book series: it opens with Darling Deceiver (1990) and runs to 3 books across 1990–1992, ending with Built to Last (1992). Lori Copeland's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Lori Copeland written?
Lori Copeland has 143 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1981 and 2020. 81 of them belong to 17 named series — the largest being the Life, Faith & Getting It Right series with 10 books — and 62 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Lori Copeland's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Lori Copeland's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Malone Family (1990–1992, 3 books), Sisters of Mercy Flats (1992–1994, 3 books) and Other (1996–1998, 2 books), plus 13 more.
How are Lori Copeland's books organised into series?
This guide splits Lori Copeland's 143 books into 17 named series and 62 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Life, Faith & Getting It Right (10 books, 2004–2007); Steeple Hill Cafe (9 books, 2005–2010); Brides of the West (6 books, 1998–2004); Heavenly Daze (5 books, 2000–2003); Heavenly Daze (5 books, 2000–2003), plus 12 further series.