Barbara Hinske Books in Order

Where to Start with Barbara Hinske

If you are new to Barbara Hinske’s uplifting and emotional stories, you have two excellent entry points depending on your preferred genre:

• For small-town drama, romance, and secrets: Start with Coming to Rosemont, the first book in her long-running, 12-book Rosemont Saga. It follows a widow who moves to a historic estate and rebuilds her life amidst town politics and family secrets.
• For inspiring, life-affirming journeys and dog lovers: Start with Guiding Emily, the emotional story of a woman rebuilding her life after losing her sight, told from both her perspective and that of her guide dog, Garth.

The Rosemont Saga Reading Order

The Rosemont Saga is Barbara Hinske's flagship series. It should be read in publication order, as the characters grow, relationships develop, and the community of Westbury evolves over time. The complete chronological reading order is:

1. Coming to Rosemont (2012)
2. Weaving the Strands (2014)
3. Uncovering Secrets (2015)
4. Drawing Close (2016)
5. Bringing Them Home (2017)
6. Shelving Doubts (2019)
7. Restoring What Was Lost (2020)
8. No Matter How Far (2022)
9. When Dreams There Be (2023)
10. Waves of Grace (2024)
11. Threads of Kindness (2025)
12. Love and Legacy (2026)

Guiding Emily Series Reading Order

The Guiding Emily series is deeply researched and written in close consultation with guide dog programs and the visually impaired community. The books follow a continuous narrative arc for Emily Main and her guide dog Garth, meaning they must be read in order:

1. Guiding Emily (2020) – Adapted into a popular Hallmark Channel movie in 2023.
2. The Unexpected Path (2021)
3. Over Every Hurdle (2022)
4. Down the Aisle (2023)
5. From the Heart (2024)
6. Growing the Circle (2025)

Paws & Pastries Series Reading Order

This sweet, cozy series follows Clara Conway as she leaves a broken relationship behind to open a dream patisserie in the charming town of Pinewood. It is best enjoyed in order:

1. Paws & Pastries (2020)
2. Sweets & Treats (2022)
3. Snowflakes, Cupcakes & Kittens (2023)
4. Tarts & Turnovers (2025)

The Wishing Tree Series: Understanding the Collaboration

The Wishing Tree series is a collaborative multi-author project set in the fictional town of Linden Falls, Vermont, centered around a legendary wishing tree. While the local collection includes many titles written by various authors, Barbara Hinske has authored or co-authored specific installments. You can read the entire collaborative series in order, or focus specifically on Hinske's contributions:

• The Wishing Tree (Book 1, 2022) – Co-authored with Kay Bratt, this book kicks off the entire town's story.
• Workout Wishes & Valentine Kisses (Book 5, 2022) – Written by Barbara Hinske.
• Wishes of Home (Book 12, 2022) – Written by Barbara Hinske, following up on characters Pam and Steve from Book 1.
• Wishful Tails (Book 15, 2023) – Written by Barbara Hinske.

Who's There? Mystery Thrillers

For readers looking for a slightly faster pace with a touch of suspense and cozy mystery, Hinske wrote the "Who's There?" series:

1. Deadly Parcel (2020)
2. Final Circuit (2020)

Standalones and Novellas

Hinske has also written standalone fiction that showcases her signature warmth:

• The Night Train (2014) – A heartwarming short story.
• The Christmas Club (2016) – A festive standalone novella about how small acts of kindness bring people together. It was adapted into a hit Hallmark Channel movie in 2019.