Amy Lillard Books in Order

Recommended Reading Paths: Where to Start?

With dozens of sweet Amish romances and small-town cozy mysteries in her catalog, deciding where to begin reading Amy Lillard's work can be intimidating. Her books fall into clean, separate subgenres. We recommend three distinct entry points depending on your preference:

1. The Classic Amish Romance Route: Wells Landing

If you want to experience Lillard's signature style of sweet, faith-filled Amish romance, start with the Wells Landing series, beginning with Caroline's Secret (2014). This is her longest-running and most popular independent Amish romance series, set in a fictional Oklahoma Amish community. Reading the books in order allows you to follow the timeline of the town and see familiar characters reappear in the background of subsequent novels.

2. The Small-Town Cozy Mystery Route: Main Street Book Club Mysteries

If you prefer lighthearted amateur sleuthing with plenty of Southern charm, begin with the Main Street Book Club Mysteries, starting with Can't Judge a Book By Its Murder (2019). Set in the small town of Sugar Springs, Mississippi, this series follows bookstore owner Arlo Stanley and a trio of inquisitive octogenarians who frequently meddle in local murder investigations.

3. The Award-Winning Debut: Clover Ridge

To see where Lillard's career in Amish fiction began, start with her debut Clover Ridge series, starting with Saving Gideon (2012). This book won the Carol Award in 2012 and established her status in the inspirational romance genre. This series consists of four books set in an Oklahoma Amish community.

Amy Lillard Books in Publication Order

Lillard generally writes her series chronologically. While the romance novels are designed to be enjoyed as standalones, reading them in publication order is highly recommended to avoid minor spoilers regarding character relationships and community changes.

Clover Ridge Series

This sweet Amish romance series is set in Oklahoma and marks Lillard's initial foray into the genre.

1. Saving Gideon (2012)
2. Katie's Choice (2013)
3. Gabriel's Bride (2014)
4. John Paul in Love (2023)

Wells Landing Series

Lillard's premier Amish romance series, set in the fictional town of Wells Landing, Oklahoma.

1. Caroline's Secret (2014)
2. Courting Emily (2015)
3. Lorie's Heart (2015)
4. Just Plain Sadie (2016)
5. Titus Returns (2016)
6. Marrying Jonah (2017)
7. The Quilting Circle (2018)
8. A Wells Landing Christmas (2018)
9. Loving Jenna (2020)
10. Romancing Nadine (2020)
11. A New Love for Charlotte (2021)

Amish of Pontotoc Series

This series moves the setting to Pontotoc, Mississippi, exploring the lives of the highly conservative Swartzentruber Amish sect.

1. A Home for Hannah (2018)
2. A Love for Leah (2018)
3. A Family for Gracie (2019)
4. An Amish Husband for Tillie (2020)

Paradise Valley Series

Set in Paradise Valley, Missouri, this series revolves around the supportive friendships and second-chance romances of the fictional 'Whoopie Pie Widows Club.'

1. Marry Me, Millie (2021)
2. The Amish Matchmaker (2022)
3. One More Time for Joy (2023)
4. When Hattie Finds Love (2023)

Main Street Book Club Mysteries

A cozy mystery series set in Sugar Springs, Mississippi, featuring bookstore owner Arlo Stanley and the ladies of her Friday Night Book Club.

1. Can't Judge a Book By Its Murder (2019)
2. A Murder Between the Pages (2020)
3. A Murder Like No Author (2021)

Kappy King / An Amish Mystery Series

Set in Blue Sky, Pennsylvania, and inspired by the real-life Kishacoquillas Valley, this series stars Kappy King, an Amish woman who helps solve mysteries in her community.

1. Kappy King and the Puppy Kaper (2017)
2. Kappy King and the Pickle Kaper (2018)
3. Kappy King and the Pie Kaper (2018)
4. This Little Piggy / Kappy King and the Pig Kaper (2022)

Sunflower Café Mystery Series

Lillard's cozy mystery series centering around small-town relationships and cafe mysteries.

1. Dairy, Dairy, Quite Contrary (2022)
2. A Murder of Aspic Proportions (2023)
3. A Murder for the Sages (2024)

Cattle Creek Series

Lillard's contemporary romance series set in Cattle Creek, Texas.

1. Loving a Lawman (2016)
2. Healing a Heart (2017)
3. Besting the Bull Rider (2023)

What to Know Before You Start

Shared-World Collaborative Series

Several series associated with Amy Lillard's name are shared-world collaborations written by multiple authors. The Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries series is published by Guideposts and set in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Lillard contributed books such as O Little Town of Sugarcreek and Shoo, Fly, Shoo!. The Annie's Quilted Mystery Books is another collaborative cozy mystery series featuring characters Emma Cotton and Kelly Grace in Mystic Harbor, Massachusetts. Additionally, she co-authored the two-book Vineyard Quilt Mysteries with Mae Fox, which includes Pattern of Betrayal (2015).

Writing as Amie Louellen

For some of her traditional contemporary romances, Lillard writes under the pseudonym Amie Louellen. Works like Brodie's Bride, The Trouble with Millionaires, and Love Potion Me, Baby are published under this pen name. If you are looking for contemporary stories that step away from the Amish setting, check out her Amie Louellen books.