Andrea Boeshaar Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Andrea Boeshaar

With more than 40 novels and novellas spanning historical epics and cozy contemporary romances, Andrea Boeshaar has established herself as a cornerstone of inspirational Christian fiction. For readers new to her work, deciding where to begin depends on your favorite style of romance:

• For Civil War History & Drama: Start with A Thousand Shall Fall, the first book in the acclaimed Shenandoah Valley Saga. It introduces a high-stakes romance set during the American Civil War that perfectly showcases Boeshaar's dedication to historical detail and emotional redemption.
• For Multigenerational Family Sagas: Start with Threads of Hope, the opener of the Fabric of Time trilogy. This series follows three generations of a Norwegian immigrant family settling in Wisconsin, blending historical hardships with enduring faith.
• For Lighthearted Contemporary Romance: Start with Love Finds You in Miracle, Kentucky, a standalone small-town romance that serves as a perfect, low-commitment introduction to her warm storytelling style.

What to Know Before You Start

Andrea Boeshaar's novels are celebrated for blending authentic historical settings or charming contemporary backdrops with deep, clean, and faith-filled stories. Most of her books are structured within themed trilogies or series. While the books within each specific series are best read in order to appreciate the character development and overarching subplots, they are written in a way that allows them to be understood as standalones.

Additionally, Boeshaar has contributed to several popular multi-author series, such as the Love Finds You and My Heart Belongs lines. In these cases, you only need to read the specific book she wrote, as they are completely independent of the other authors' titles in the same franchise.

Shenandoah Valley Saga

This Civil War-era historical romance series is one of Boeshaar's most popular works. It follows compelling characters navigating love, survival, and faith in the midst of the conflict between the Union and Confederacy in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

1. A Thousand Shall Fall (2015)
2. Too Deep for Words (2017)
3. There Is A Season (2021)

Fabric of Time Books

This historical series spans three generations of the Sundberg family, who emigrate from Norway to build a new life in Wisconsin. It highlights the strength of family, heritage, and faith across different eras.

1. Threads of Hope (2012)
2. Threads of Faith (2012)
3. Threads of Love (2013)

Seasons of Redemption Books

Originally published in the 1990s and later repackaged, this early historical series deals with themes of personal transformation, forgiveness, and finding love during challenging times.

1. Unwilling Warrior (1994)
2. Uncertain Heart (1996)
3. Unexpected Love (1998)
4. Undaunted Faith (1999)

Wisconsin & Wisconsin Weddings Series

Boeshaar has a deep connection to her home state of Wisconsin, which serves as the setting for two closely related contemporary romance trilogies. The Wisconsin Weddings books focus on faith-driven relationships in local communities, while the Wisconsin series features classic Heartsong Presents romances.

Wisconsin Series

1. Second Time Around (1998)
2. Promise Me Forever (1998)
3. Haven of Rest (1999)

Wisconsin Weddings Series

1. The Summer Girl (2003)
2. Long Ride Home (2004)
3. Always a Bridesmaid (2006)

Faded Photograph Books

A contemporary trilogy that explores secrets, healing, and faith through the lens of old family photographs and hidden truths.

1. Broken Things (2003)
2. Hidden Things (2003)
3. Precious Things (2004)

Iowa Books

This lighthearted contemporary trilogy takes place in Iowa, focusing on community, humor, and everyday heroes finding love.

1. Prescription For Love (2007)
2. Courting Disaster (2008)
3. The Superheroes Next Door (2009)

Multi-Author Series Contributions

Andrea Boeshaar has written single entries for larger, multi-author Christian fiction projects. Readers do not need to follow the overall publication order of these massive collections; instead, they can pick up Boeshaar's contributions individually:

• Love Finds You Books: She wrote Love Finds You in Miracle, Kentucky (2008). The other 46 titles in the list are written by other authors and do not connect to her story.
• My Heart Belongs Books: She wrote My Heart Belongs in the Shenandoah Valley: Lily's Dilemma (2017). The remaining books in the collection are written by different authors.
• Barbour Bride Collections: She contributed to The Lighthouse Brides Collection (2013) and Wildflower Brides.