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Order of Debbie Macomber Books
Step into the warmth of a small-town café, smell the cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven, and hear the comforting chatter of lifelong friends and hopeful romantics. That, in essence, is the literary world of Debbie Macomber, the undisputed queen of heartfelt fiction whose novels are stitched together with threads of hope, healing, and second chances. She doesn’t just write stories—she writes homes you want to live in.
The Life Behind the Stories
Debbie Macomber was born on October 22, 1948, in Yakima, Washington, a modest town that quietly echoes the warmth of her fictional Cedar Cove. Her journey to becoming a literary phenomenon is as compelling as the heroines she writes. Unlike many bestselling authors, Debbie did not graduate from college. In fact, she struggled with dyslexia, a learning difference that made her early years in school a challenge. Most people would have let that setback define them—but Debbie turned it into her origin story.
Armed with nothing more than a rented typewriter and an unshakable belief in her characters, she wrote while raising four children and managing a household. Her manuscripts were repeatedly rejected—24 times, to be exact. But instead of quitting, she did what any Macomber protagonist would do: she persisted. Her first success came with “Starlight,” published in 1983, and from that point forward, she never looked back.
The Rise of a Romance Empire
Today, Debbie Macomber is not just an author; she is a brand—a beacon for readers who crave optimism in a cynical world. With over 200 million copies sold, her books have been translated into multiple languages and are frequently spotted on The New York Times Best Sellers List. Her beloved Cedar Cove series even became a Hallmark Channel television show, making her one of the rare authors to cross over so seamlessly into screenwriting territory.
Yet what makes Macomber’s ascent even more remarkable is that she’s done it all without compromising her core values: faith, love, friendship, forgiveness, and the belief that everyone deserves a fresh start. These themes aren’t gimmicks—they're spiritual anchors for millions of readers who find solace in her stories.
More Than Just Novels
Beyond fiction, Debbie Macomber is a force of creative nature. She’s authored cookbooks, devotionals, and knitting pattern books, integrating her personal hobbies into her professional brand. An avid knitter and a woman of deep faith, Debbie has never hidden her personal life from her audience—instead, she weaves it into her work, making her feel like a trusted friend rather than a distant author.
Her education may not have come from an Ivy League school, but it came from a place far more real: the school of resilience, motherhood, rejection, and self-reinvention.
Accolades and Influence
Debbie has received numerous awards and honors, including the Quill Award for Romance and a Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award. But perhaps her greatest legacy is her influence on women readers across generations. Through widows learning to love again, sisters mending broken bonds, or strangers finding family in unexpected places, Macomber has become a literary therapist for the soul.
She currently splits her time between Port Orchard, Washington—the real-life inspiration for Cedar Cove—and her winter home in Florida. Though she is now in her 70s, Macomber shows no signs of slowing down. Her pen, much like her heart, remains unstoppable.
An Epic Yet Cozy Legacy
Debbie Macomber’s biography reads like one of her novels: humble beginnings, seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and an ending that brings both triumph and tears. There’s irony in the fact that a woman once told she couldn’t write because of her learning disability is now one of the most widely read authors in the world.
So yes, if you’re looking for flashy scandals or brooding literary drama—you won’t find it here. But if you want a story of grace, grit, and genuine love for storytelling, then Debbie Macomber is your heroine. And her books? Well, let’s just say once you start, you’ll need more than one cup of tea to finish them all.
Publication Order of Series Books
Publication Order of Angel
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| A Season of Angels | 1993 | Amazon |
| The Trouble with Angels | 1994 | Amazon |
| Touched by Angels | 1995 | Amazon |
| Shirley, Goodness and Mercy | 1999 | Amazon |
| Those Christmas Angels | 2003 | Amazon |
| Where Angels Go | 2007 | Amazon |
| Angels at the Table | 2012 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Blossom Street
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Shop on Blossom Street | 2004 | Amazon |
| A Good Yarn | 2005 | Amazon |
| Susannah's Garden / Old Boyfriends | 2006 | Amazon |
| Back on Blossom Street | 2007 | Amazon |
| Twenty Wishes | 2008 | Amazon |
| Summer on Blossom Street | 2009 | Amazon |
| Hannah's List | 2010 | Amazon |
| A Turn in the Road | 2011 | Amazon |
| Starting Now | 2013 | Amazon |
| Blossom Street Brides | 2014 | Amazon |
| The Twenty-First Wish | 2019 | Amazon |
| Twenty-One Wishes | 2020 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Cedar Cove
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Lighthouse Road | 2001 | Amazon |
| 204 Rosewood Lane | 2002 | Amazon |
| 311 Pelican Court | 2003 | Amazon |
| 44 Cranberry Point | 2004 | Amazon |
| 50 Harbor Street | 2005 | Amazon |
| 6 Rainier Drive | 2006 | Amazon |
| 74 Seaside Avenue | 2007 | Amazon |
| 8 Sandpiper Way | 2007 | Amazon |
| 92 Pacific Boulevard | 2009 | Amazon |
| 1022 Evergreen Place | 2010 | Amazon |
| 1105 Yakima Street | 2011 | Amazon |
| 1225 Christmas Tree Lane | 2011 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Dakota
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota Born | 1999 | Amazon |
| Dakota Home | 2000 | Amazon |
| Always Dakota | 2000 | Amazon |
| Buffalo Valley | 2001 | Amazon |
| Dakota Farm | 2016 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Heart of Texas
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Cowboy | 1998 | Amazon |
| Texas Two-Step | 1998 | Amazon |
| Caroline's Child | 1998 | Amazon |
| Dr. Texas | 1998 | Amazon |
| Nell's Cowboy | 1998 | Amazon |
| Lone Star Baby | 1998 | Amazon |
| Promise, Texas | 1999 | Amazon |
| Return to Promise | 2000 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Legendary Lovers
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Cindy and the Prince | 1987 | Amazon |
| Some Kind of Wonderful | 1988 | Amazon |
| Almost Paradise | 1988 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Midnight Sons
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Brides for Brothers | 1995 | Amazon |
| The Marriage Risk | 1995 | Amazon |
| Daddy's Little Helper / Lessons in Love | 1995 | Amazon |
| Because of the Baby | 1996 | Amazon |
| Falling for Him | 1996 | Amazon |
| Ending in Marriage | 1996 | Amazon |
| Midnight Sons and Daughters | 2010 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Mrs. Miracle
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Miracle | 1996 | Amazon |
| Call Me Mrs. Miracle | 2010 | Amazon |
| Mr. Miracle | 2014 | Amazon |
| A Mrs. Miracle Christmas | 2019 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Rose Harbor
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Inn at Rose Harbor | 2013 | Amazon |
| Rose Harbor in Bloom | 2013 | Amazon |
| Love Letters | 2014 | Amazon |
| Falling for Her | 2015 | Amazon |
| Silver Linings | 2015 | Amazon |
| Sweet Tomorrows | 2016 | Amazon |
Publication Order of The Manning Family
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Cowboy's Lady | 1990 | Amazon |
| The Sheriff Takes a Wife | 1990 | Amazon |
| Marriage of Inconvenience | 1992 | Amazon |
| Stand-In Wife | 1992 | Amazon |
| Bride on the Loose | 1992 | Amazon |
| Same Time, Next Year | 1995 | Amazon |
| The Manning Brides | 2008 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| A Ferry Merry Christmas | 2025 | Amazon |
| A Christmas Duet | 2024 | Amazon |
| Then You Came Along | 2022 | Amazon |
| Married in Texas | 2022 | Amazon |
| The Christmas Spirit | 2022 | Amazon |
| It's Better This Way | 2021 | Amazon |
| The Best Match | 2021 | Amazon |
| Fairytale Forever | 2021 | Amazon |
| Perfect Partners | 2021 | Amazon |
| It's Better This Way | 2021 | Amazon |
| Dear Santa | 2021 | Amazon |
| Autumn Nights | 2021 | Amazon |
| Evenings by the Fire | 2021 | Amazon |
| Jingle All the Way | 2020 | Amazon |
| A Walk Along the Beach | 2020 | Amazon |
| Time for Love | 2019 | Amazon |
| Window on the Bay | 2019 | Amazon |
| Alaskan Holiday | 2018 | Amazon |
| Cottage by the Sea | 2018 | Amazon |
| Merry and Bright | 2017 | Amazon |
| Any Dream Will Do | 2017 | Amazon |
| Christmas in Alaska | 2016 | Amazon |
| Twelve Days of Christmas | 2016 | Amazon |
| Dashing Through the Snow | 2015 | Amazon |
| Summer Wedding Bells | 2013 | Amazon |
| Starry Night | 2013 | Amazon |
| Happy Mother's Day | 2013 | Amazon |
| Family Affair | 2011 | Amazon |
| Orchard Valley Grooms | 2010 | Amazon |
| Christmas in Seattle | 2009 | Amazon |
| The Perfect Christmas | 2009 | Amazon |
| His Winter Bride | 2008 | Amazon |
| Christmas Letters | 2006 | Amazon |
| There's Something About Christmas | 2005 | Amazon |
| When Christmas Comes / Trading Christmas | 2004 | Amazon |
| The Snow Bride | 2003 | Amazon |
| Between Friends | 2002 | Amazon |
| Changing Habits | 2002 | Amazon |
| The Christmas Basket | 2002 | Amazon |
| Thursdays at Eight | 2001 | Amazon |