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Angel Island Books in Order

5 Books
2010 – 2014 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

Because the Angel Island series follows a continuous timeline of events and character developments, the best way to read it is in publication order. This allows you to watch the community grow and follow the overarching storylines—especially the relationship between Liza and Daniel—without any spoilers.

  1. The Inn at Angel Island (2010) – Liza Martin inherits her aunt's run-down inn and gets help renovating it from a charming handyman named Daniel Merritt.
  2. The Wedding Promise (2011) – Liza hosts her first wedding at the inn while dealing with her growing feelings for Daniel and a sudden storm that threatens the ceremony.
  3. A Wandering Heart (2012) – A movie crew arrives on the island, and actress Charlotte Miller finds herself falling for local fisherman Colin Doyle after a dramatic rescue.
  4. The Way Home (2013) – Features two new storylines: Claire North, who must face a troubled youth from her past, and Avery Bishop, who opens a café and clashes with rival restaurateur Mike Rossi.
  5. Harbor of the Heart (2014) – The series finale brings the focus back to Liza and Daniel. Daniel must decide whether to return to his past career as a medical doctor, even if it means leaving the island and Liza behind.

The Cape Light Connection: Should You Read Both?

Angel Island is a spin-off of the long-running Cape Light series, set in the same coastal New England universe. The fictional island is located just off the coast of Cape Light, meaning characters occasionally cross paths or travel between the two locations.

While the five Angel Island books are entirely standalone and can be enjoyed on their own, readers who want a fully immersive experience can read them in a combined chronological order alongside Cape Light. If you choose this path, you should start the Angel Island series after reading the tenth Cape Light book, A Wish for Christmas (2009).

Frequently Asked

QDo I need to read the Cape Light series before starting Angel Island?

No. While Angel Island is a spin-off set in the Cape Light universe, the storyline is completely self-contained and can be enjoyed without reading the main series.

QWho wrote the Angel Island series?

The series was co-authored by the renowned "Painter of Light" Thomas Kinkade and bestselling author Katherine Spencer (who also writes under the name Anne Canadeo).

QAre Liza and Daniel in all of the Angel Island books?

Yes, Liza and Daniel remain central figures throughout the series. While books like A Wandering Heart and The Way Home focus on other islanders, Liza's inn serves as the hub of the community, and her relationship with Daniel reaches its climax in the final book.

QWhy do some summaries swap the plots of books 4 and 5?

Some early online databases mistakenly swap the plot details of The Way Home and Harbor of the Heart. Publisher listings confirm that Daniel's struggle with his medical past is the core plot of the finale, Harbor of the Heart, while The Way Home focuses on Claire North and Avery Bishop.

QWhat is the reading order for the Angel Island books?

The recommended reading order is: The Inn at Angel Island (2010), The Wedding Promise (2011), A Wandering Heart (2012), The Way Home (2013), and Harbor of the Heart (2014).

QWhat genre are the Angel Island books?

They are inspirational romance and cozy Christian fiction, emphasizing community, faith, and second chances.