Colleen Coble Books in Order

Below is the complete list of Colleen Coble books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.

Publication Order of Aloha Reef Books

1. 

   Distant Echoes (2005)
   by Colleen Coble
   Distant Echoes was published in 2005 and is listed as book #1 in the Aloha Reef series.
2. 

   Black Sands (2005)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2005, Black Sands is listed as book #2 in the Aloha Reef series.
3. 

   Dangerous Depths (2006)
   by Colleen Coble
   Dangerous Depths is a 2006 release and appears as book #3 in the Aloha Reef series.
4. 

   Midnight Sea (2007)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Aloha Reef series, Midnight Sea is book #4 and was published in 2007.
5. 

   Holy Night (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   Holy Night was first published in 2013; within the Aloha Reef series, it is listed as book #5.

Publication Order of Annie Pederson Books

1. 

   Edge of Dusk (2022)
   by Colleen Coble
   Edge of Dusk was published in 2022 and is listed as book #1 in the Annie Pederson series.
2. 

   Dark of Night (2023)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2023, Dark of Night is listed as book #2 in the Annie Pederson series.
3. 

   Break of Day (2023)
   by Colleen Coble
   Break of Day is a 2023 release and appears as book #3 in the Annie Pederson series.

Publication Order of Hope Beach Books

1. 

   Tidewater Inn (2012)
   by Colleen Coble
   Tidewater Inn was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Hope Beach series.
2. 

   Rosemary Cottage (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2013, Rosemary Cottage is listed as book #2 in the Hope Beach series.
3. 

   Seagrass Pier (2014)
   by Colleen Coble
   Seagrass Pier is a 2014 release and appears as book #3 in the Hope Beach series.
4. 

   All Is Bright (2015)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Hope Beach series, All Is Bright is book #4 and was published in 2015.

Publication Order of Journey of the Heart Books

1. 

   A Heart’s Disguise (1997)
   by Colleen Coble
   A Heart's Disguise was published in 1997 and is listed as book #1 in the Journey of the Heart series.
2. 

   A Heart’s Obsession (1999)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 1999, A Heart's Obsession is listed as book #2 in the Journey of the Heart series.
3. 

   A Heart’s Danger (1999)
   by Colleen Coble
   A Heart's Danger is a 1999 release and appears as book #3 in the Journey of the Heart series.
4. 

   A Heart’s Betrayal (1999)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Journey of the Heart series, A Heart's Betrayal is book #4 and was published in 1999.
5. 

   A Heart’s Promise (1999)
   by Colleen Coble
   A Heart's Promise was first published in 1999; within the Journey of the Heart series, it is listed as book #5.
6. 

   A Heart’s Home (1999)
   by Colleen Coble
   A Heart's Home was published in 1999 and is listed as book #6 in the Journey of the Heart series.

Publication Order of Lavender Tides Books

1. 

   The View from Rainshadow Bay (2018)
   by Colleen Coble
   The View from Rainshadow Bay was published in 2018 and is listed as book #1 in the Lavender Tides series.
2. 

   The House at Saltwater Point (2018)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2018, The House at Saltwater Point is listed as book #2 in the Lavender Tides series.
3. 

   Leaving Lavender Tides (2018)
   by Colleen Coble
   Leaving Lavender Tides is a 2018 release and appears as book #3 in the Lavender Tides series.
4. 

   Secrets at Cedar Cabin (2019)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Lavender Tides series, Secrets at Cedar Cabin is book #4 and was published in 2019.

Publication Order of Lonestar Books

1. 

   Lonestar Sanctuary (2007)
   by Colleen Coble
   Lonestar Sanctuary was published in 2007 and is listed as book #1 in the Lonestar series.
2. Lonestar Secrets (2008)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2008, Lonestar Secrets is listed as book #2 in the Lonestar series.
3. 

   Lonestar Homecoming (2010)
   by Colleen Coble
   Lonestar Homecoming is a 2010 release and appears as book #3 in the Lonestar series.
4. 

   Lonestar Angel (2011)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Lonestar series, Lonestar Angel is book #4 and was published in 2011.
5. 

   All Is Calm (2014)
   by Colleen Coble
   All Is Calm was first published in 2014; within the Lonestar series, it is listed as book #5.

Publication Order of Love Across the Sea Books

1. 

   Butterfly Palace (2014)
   by Colleen Coble
   Butterfly Palace was published in 2014 and is listed as book #1 in the Love Across the Sea series.
2. 

   Bluebonnet Bride (2014)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2014, Bluebonnet Bride is listed as book #2 in the Love Across the Sea series.

Publication Order of Mercy Falls Books

1. 

   The Lightkeeper’s Daughter (2009)
   by Colleen Coble
   The Lightkeeper's Daughter was published in 2009 and is listed as book #1 in the Mercy Falls series.
2. 

   The Lightkeeper’s Bride (2010)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2010, The Lightkeeper's Bride is listed as book #2 in the Mercy Falls series.
3. 

   The Lightkeeper’s Ball (2011)
   by Colleen Coble
   The Lightkeeper's Ball is a 2011 release and appears as book #3 in the Mercy Falls series.

Publication Order of Pelican Harbor Books

1. 

   One Little Lie (2020)
   by Colleen Coble
   One Little Lie was published in 2020 and is listed as book #1 in the Pelican Harbor series.
2. 

   Two Reasons to Run (2020)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2020, Two Reasons to Run is listed as book #2 in the Pelican Harbor series.
3. 

   Three Missing Days (2021)
   by Colleen Coble
   Three Missing Days is a 2021 release and appears as book #3 in the Pelican Harbor series.

Publication Order of Rock Harbor Books

1. 

   Without a Trace (2003)
   by Colleen Coble
   Without a Trace was published in 2003 and is listed as book #1 in the Rock Harbor series.
2. 

   Beyond a Doubt (2004)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2004, Beyond a Doubt is listed as book #2 in the Rock Harbor series.
3. 

   Into the Deep (2004)
   by Colleen Coble
   Into the Deep is a 2004 release and appears as book #3 in the Rock Harbor series.
4. 

   Abomination / Haven of Swans (2007)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Rock Harbor series, Abomination / Haven of Swans is book #4 and was published in 2007.
5. 

   Cry in the Night (2009)
   by Colleen Coble
   Cry in the Night was first published in 2009; within the Rock Harbor series, it is listed as book #5.
6. 

   Silent Night (2012)
   by Colleen Coble
   Silent Night was published in 2012 and is listed as book #6 in the Rock Harbor series.
7. 

   Beneath Copper Falls (2017)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2017, Beneath Copper Falls is listed as book #7 in the Rock Harbor series.

Publication Order of Rock Harbor Search and Rescue Books
with Robin Caroll

1. 

   Rock Harbor Search and Rescue (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   Rock Harbor Search and Rescue was published in 2013 and is listed as book #1 in the Rock Harbor Search and Rescue Books in Orderwith Robin Caroll series.
2. 

   Lost and Found (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2013, Lost and Found is listed as book #2 in the Rock Harbor Search and Rescue Books in Orderwith Robin Caroll series.

Publication Order of Sanctuary Books

1. 

   Ambush (2025)
   by Colleen Coble
   Ambush was published in 2025 and is listed as book #1 in the Sanctuary series.
2. 

   Prowl (2025)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2025, Prowl is listed as book #2 in the Sanctuary series.
3. 

   Conspiracy (2026)
   by Colleen Coble
   Conspiracy is a 2026 release and appears as book #3 in the Sanctuary series.

Publication Order of Smoke Jumpers Books

1. 

   Fire Dancer (2006)
   by Colleen Coble
   Fire Dancer was published in 2006 and is listed as book #1 in the Smoke Jumpers series.

Publication Order of Sunset Cove Books

1. 

   The Inn at Ocean’s Edge (2015)
   by Colleen Coble
   The Inn at Ocean's Edge was published in 2015 and is listed as book #1 in the Sunset Cove series.
2. 

   Mermaid Moon (2016)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2016, Mermaid Moon is listed as book #2 in the Sunset Cove series.
3. 

   Twilight at Blueberry Barrens (2016)
   by Colleen Coble
   Twilight at Blueberry Barrens is a 2016 release and appears as book #3 in the Sunset Cove series.

Publication Order of Tupelo Grove Books
with Rick Acker

1. 

   What We Hide (2024)
   by Colleen Coble
   What We Hide was published in 2024 and is listed as book #1 in the Tupelo Grove Books in Orderwith Rick Acker series.
2. 

   Where Secrets Lie (2025)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2025, Where Secrets Lie is listed as book #2 in the Tupelo Grove Books in Orderwith Rick Acker series.
3. 

   When Justice Comes (2026)
   by Colleen Coble
   When Justice Comes is a 2026 release and appears as book #3 in the Tupelo Grove Books in Orderwith Rick Acker series.

Publication Order of Under Texas Stars Books

1. 

   Blue Moon Promise (2012)
   by Colleen Coble
   Blue Moon Promise was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Under Texas Stars series.
2. 

   Safe in His Arms (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2013, Safe in His Arms is listed as book #2 in the Under Texas Stars series.

Publication Order of Wyoming Books

1. 

   Where Leads the Heart (1997)
   by Colleen Coble
   Where Leads the Heart was published in 1997 and is listed as book #1 in the Wyoming series.
2. 

   Plains of Promise (1999)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 1999, Plains of Promise is listed as book #2 in the Wyoming series.
3. 

   The Heart Answers (1999)
   by Colleen Coble
   The Heart Answers is a 1999 release and appears as book #3 in the Wyoming series.
4. 

   To Love a Stranger (2000)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Wyoming series, To Love a Stranger is book #4 and was published in 2000.

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books

1. 

   Love Ahoy (1999)
   by Colleen Coble
   Love Ahoy was published in 1999 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series.
2. 

   From Russia With Love (2000)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2000, From Russia With Love is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series.
3. 

   The Cattle Baron’s Bride (2001)
   by Colleen Coble
   The Cattle Baron's Bride is a 2001 release and appears as book #3 in the Standalone Novels series.
4. 

   Maggie’s Mistake (2002)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Standalone Novels series, Maggie's Mistake is book #4 and was published in 2002.
5. 

   Red River Bride (2002)
   by Colleen Coble
   Red River Bride was first published in 2002; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #5.
6. 

   Alaska Twilight (2006)
   by Colleen Coble
   Alaska Twilight was published in 2006 and is listed as book #6 in the Standalone Novels series.
7. 

   Anathema (2008)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2008, Anathema is listed as book #7 in the Standalone Novels series.
8. 

   Because You’re Mine (2017)
   by Colleen Coble
   Because You're Mine is a 2017 release and appears as book #8 in the Standalone Novels series.
9. 

   Where Shadows Meet (2018)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Standalone Novels series, Where Shadows Meet is book #9 and was published in 2018.
10. 

    Freedom’s Light (2018)
    by Colleen Coble
    Freedom's Light was first published in 2018; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #10.
11. 

    Strands of Truth (2019)
    by Colleen Coble
    Strands of Truth was published in 2019 and is listed as book #11 in the Standalone Novels series.
12. 

    A Stranger’s Game (2022)
    by Colleen Coble
    Published in 2022, A Stranger's Game is listed as book #12 in the Standalone Novels series.
13. 

    Fragile Designs (2024)
    by Colleen Coble
    Fragile Designs is a 2024 release and appears as book #13 in the Standalone Novels series.
14. 

    I Think I Was Murdered (2024)
    (With Rick Acker)
    by Colleen Coble
    In the Standalone Novels series, I Think I Was Murdered is book #14 and was published in 2024.

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Books

1. 

   Belinda (2012)
   by Colleen Coble
   Belinda was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
2. 

   A Match Made in Heaven (2012)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2012, A Match Made in Heaven is listed as book #2 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
3. 

   Heart Full of Love (2012)
   by Colleen Coble
   Heart Full of Love is a 2012 release and appears as book #3 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
4. Love, Suite Love (2012)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Short Stories/Novellas series, Love, Suite Love is book #4 and was published in 2012.
5. Storm Warning (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   Storm Warning was first published in 2013; within the Short Stories/Novellas series, it is listed as book #5.
6. Love’s Far Country (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   Love's Far Country was published in 2013 and is listed as book #6 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
7. The Wedding Quilt Bride (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2013, The Wedding Quilt Bride is listed as book #7 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
8. Set Sail My Heart (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   Set Sail My Heart is a 2013 release and appears as book #8 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Publication Order of Picture Books

1. 

   The Blessings Jar (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   The Blessings Jar was published in 2013 and is listed as book #1 in the Picture series.

Publication Order of Smitten Books

1. 

   Smitten (2011)
   (With Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, Diann Hunt)
   by Colleen Coble
   Smitten was published in 2011 and is listed as book #1 in the Smitten series.
2. 

   Natalie – Birthday Wishes (2012)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2012, Natalie – Birthday Wishes is listed as book #2 in the Smitten series.
3. 

   Secretly Smitten (2013)
   (With Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, Diann Hunt)
   by Colleen Coble
   Secretly Smitten is a 2013 release and appears as book #3 in the Smitten series.
4. 

   Love Between the Lines (2013)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Smitten series, Love Between the Lines is book #4 and was published in 2013.
5. 

   Love Blooms (2013)
   (By Denise Hunter)
   Love Blooms was first published in 2013; within the Smitten series, it is listed as book #5.
6. 

   Smitten Book Club (2014)
   (With Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, Diann Hunt)
   by Colleen Coble
   Smitten Book Club was published in 2014 and is listed as book #6 in the Smitten series.
7. 

   Love by the Book (2014)
   by Colleen Coble
   Published in 2014, Love by the Book is listed as book #7 in the Smitten series.
8. 

   Happily Ever After (2014)
   (By Denise Hunter)
   Happily Ever After is a 2014 release and appears as book #8 in the Smitten series.
9. 

   Smitten Ever After (2014)
   by Colleen Coble
   In the Smitten series, Smitten Ever After is book #9 and was published in 2014.

About Colleen Coble

Colleen Coble is an American author best known for romantic suspense novels that blend mystery, faith, and strong female protagonists. Born in 1952 and raised in the American Midwest, Coble developed a love of storytelling early in life. Before becoming a full-time novelist, she worked in various professions, including journalism and retail management, experiences that sharpened her understanding of character and community—both central elements in her fiction.

Coble began publishing in the late 1990s, initially writing historical romance. Over time, she transitioned into contemporary romantic suspense, a shift that would define much of her career. Reading Colleen Coble’s books in publication order highlights this evolution—from earlier historical settings to the coastal, small-town suspense series that established her as a bestseller.

Her breakthrough came with the Rock Harbor series, beginning with Without a Trace (2000). Set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the series combines crime investigation, wilderness settings, and romantic tension. Publication order is especially helpful here because recurring characters develop across installments, with emotional arcs unfolding alongside ongoing mysteries. The Rock Harbor novels established Coble’s signature formula: atmospheric location, a determined heroine, a slow-building romance, and a layered criminal plot.

Coble expanded her contemporary suspense catalog with series such as Hope Beach, Sunset Cove, Lavender Tides, and Pelican Harbor. These novels frequently center on coastal communities, where environmental elements—storms, islands, rugged shorelines—heighten suspense. Reading in chronological order allows readers to track how her storytelling grew more tightly plotted and psychologically nuanced over time. Early works emphasize romantic development alongside danger; later books often integrate more complex conspiracies and emotional backstory.

A defining feature of Coble’s fiction is the integration of faith themes within high-stakes suspense. Unlike overtly preachy narratives, her stories weave spiritual elements organically into character journeys. Protagonists often confront personal doubt, grief, or betrayal while navigating life-threatening situations. This combination of emotional vulnerability and external danger has become a hallmark of her style.

Across her bibliography, Coble has written dozens of novels, many of them part of interconnected trilogies. Publication order is particularly useful because several of her series build upon prior installments through returning characters and evolving relationships. Even when plots are self-contained, the emotional context carries forward. Chronological reading preserves the natural progression of character growth and deepening community ties.

Coble has earned multiple awards within the Christian fiction and romantic suspense communities, including recognition from the Romance Writers of America and the American Christian Fiction Writers organization. Many of her novels have appeared on bestseller lists, reflecting both her productivity and consistent reader appeal.

Stylistically, her writing is known for:

• Strong, resilient heroines
• Clean romantic arcs
• Suspense rooted in family secrets or past trauma
• Scenic, vividly described settings

Over time, her narrative pacing has become increasingly streamlined. Earlier books lean more heavily on romantic development; later novels balance romance and investigative tension with greater structural precision.

Viewed in publication order, Colleen Coble’s career traces a clear arc—from historical romance beginnings to a firmly established presence in contemporary romantic suspense. The progression reveals growing complexity in plotting and deeper emotional stakes for her characters. Reading her novels as they were originally released allows the development of her signature style—and the communities she created—to unfold naturally, book by book.