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Order of Susan Wiggs Books
Imagine a world where every page is a door, every character a friend (or a rival), and every story a place where you can hide, heal, or hope. That’s the world Susan Wiggs has built for millions of readers across the globe—a realm of beautifully flawed families, stormy romances, and cozy lakeside escapes. But who is the woman behind the words that feel like warm sunlight on a cold day?
A Life Crafted in Chapters
Born on May 17, 1958, in Olean, New York, Susan Wiggs is not your typical bestselling author—though, with over 25 million copies sold and books translated into more than two dozen languages, she certainly could be. No, Susan Wiggs is the kind of writer who makes you believe that love—real, messy, second-chance love—is not just possible, it’s inevitable.
Growing up in a family that valued education, she was drawn to storytelling early on. At the age of eight, Susan penned her first novel, “A Book About Some Bad Kids.” And while that masterpiece never saw the light of day (for reasons we can all thank the literary gods), it was a hint of the emotional landscapes she'd later explore. Her real-life happily-ever-after began when she pursued higher education at Harvard University, where she earned a degree in French and English literature—because why settle for one language of love when you can have deux?
Before the Bestseller Lists
Before becoming a full-time writer, Susan was a math teacher—yes, the woman who writes passionate tales about love, grief, and healing also once calculated slope-intercept forms and taught algebra. Irony? Maybe. But if anything, it made her writing more precise, her character arcs more balanced, and her plots as satisfying as solving an equation where all the variables suddenly click into place.
When Passion Meets Page
Susan Wiggs published her first novel, Texas Wildflower, in 1987, and hasn't looked back since. Over the years, her work has danced through genres—from historical romance to contemporary women's fiction—each time offering a deeply emotional and relatable journey. Her Lakeshore Chronicles, one of her most beloved series, gave readers a fictional town they could practically map in their heads and hearts.
She’s a master at building entire communities, where the lakes shimmer with secrets, the cottages hold decades of memories, and love doesn’t arrive on time—but always just in time.
Accolades and Acclaim
It’s not just readers who are enchanted. Susan Wiggs is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a RITA Award winner (the highest honor in romance fiction), and a regular on USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. Her stories have been hailed as “richly layered” and “emotionally satisfying,” and they continue to earn rave reviews from critics and book clubs alike.
When She's Not Writing...
When she’s not creating stories that make readers cry happy tears, Susan Wiggs lives a life just as picturesque as her novels. She resides on an island in the Pacific Northwest, where the views are breathtaking, the air is crisp, and the coffee is strong. She enjoys hiking, gardening, playing the cello (because why not?), and traveling—frequently finding inspiration for new stories while exploring the corners of the world.
And here’s the twist: despite crafting some of the most emotionally charged love stories of our time, she doesn’t actually believe in perfect people. In her own words, it’s the flaws—the cracks in the foundation—that let the light in. That’s the magic of Susan Wiggs.
Still Writing, Still Dreaming
No, Susan Wiggs is very much alive—writing, dreaming, and reimagining life through the lens of a novelist who understands the human heart a little too well. And the best part? She’s not done yet. With every book, she builds new worlds for us to escape into—and maybe even find ourselves in.
So, if you haven’t yet stepped into a Susan Wiggs novel, prepare to lose yourself. But be warned: once you’re in, there’s no going back. Her characters might move on, but they’ll stay with you—forever lodged in that tender part of your soul that still believes in love, redemption, and the simple power of a well-told story.
Publication Order of Series Books
Publication Order of Calhoun Chronicles
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Charm School | 1999 | Amazon |
| The Horsemaster's Daughter | 1999 | Amazon |
| Halfway to Heaven | 2001 | Amazon |
| Enchanted Afternoon | 2002 | Amazon |
| A Summer Affair | 2003 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Chicago Fire Trilogy
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Hostage | 2000 | Amazon |
| The Mistress | 2000 | Amazon |
| The Firebrand | 2001 | Amazon |
Publication Order of The Bella Vista Chronicles
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Apple Orchard | 2012 | Amazon |
| The Beekeeper's Ball | 2014 | Amazon |
| The Lost and Found Bookshop | 2020 | Amazon |
| Sugar and Salt | 2023 | Amazon |
Publication Order of The Lakeshore Chronicles
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Summer at Willow Lake | 2006 | Amazon |
| The Winter Lodge | 2007 | Amazon |
| Dockside | 2007 | Amazon |
| Snowfall at Willow Lake | 2008 | Amazon |
| Fireside | 2009 | Amazon |
| Lakeshore Christmas | 2009 | Amazon |
| The Summer Hideaway | 2010 | Amazon |
| Marrying Daisy Bellamy | 2011 | Amazon |
| Return to Willow Lake | 2012 | Amazon |
| Candlelight Christmas | 2013 | Amazon |
| Starlight on Willow Lake | 2015 | Amazon |
Publication Order of The Tudor Rose Trilogy
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
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| At the King's Command | 1994 | Amazon |
| The Maiden's Hand | 1995 | Amazon |
| At the Queen's Summons | 1996 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
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| Wayward Girls | 2025 | Amazon |
| The Twelve Dogs of Christmas | 2023 | Amazon |
| Welcome to Beach Town | 2023 | Amazon |
| The Lost and Found Bookshop | 2020 | Amazon |
| The Oysterville Sewing Circle | 2019 | Amazon |
| Between You and Me | 2018 | Amazon |
| Map of the Heart | 2017 | Amazon |
| Island Time | 2016 | Amazon |
| Family Tree | 2016 | Amazon |
| The St. James Affair | 2014 | Amazon |
| The Key Ingredient | 20116 | Amazon |
| The Goodbye Quilt | 2011 | Amazon |
| How I Planned Your Wedding | 2011 | Amazon |
| The Borrowed Bride | 2008 | Amazon |
| Just Breathe | 2008 | Amazon |
| Lakeside Cottage | 2005 | Amazon |
| Table For Five | 2005 | Amazon |
| The Ocean Between Us | 2004 | Amazon |
| Summer by the Sea | 2004 | Amazon |
| Home Before Dark | 2003 | Amazon |
| Passing Through Paradise | 2002 | Amazon |
| The You I Never Knew | 2001 | Amazon |
| The Drifter | 1998 | Amazon |
| The Lightkeeper | 1997 | Amazon |
| Miranda | 1996 | Amazon |
| A Fairytale Christmas | 1996 | Amazon |
| Kingdom of Gold | 1994 | Amazon |
| Jewel of the Sea | 1994 | Amazon |
| October Wind | 1994 | Amazon |
| Lord of the Night | 1993 | Amazon |
| The Maiden of Ireland | 1993 | Amazon |
| The Mist and the Magic | 1993 | Amazon |
| The Mistress of Normandy | 1991 | Amazon |
| The Raven and the Rose | 1991 | Amazon |
| The Lily and the Leopard | 1991 | Amazon |
| Moonshadow | 1989 | Amazon |
| Embrace the Day | 1988 | Amazon |
| Winds of Glory | 1988 | Amazon |
| Briar Rose | 1987 | Amazon |
| Texas Wildflower | 1987 | Amazon |