Beth Wiseman Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Beth Wiseman

For readers new to Beth Wiseman's heartwarming tales of faith and romance, the recommended starting point is her debut series, Daughters of the Promise, beginning with Plain Perfect (2008). This series established Wiseman as a premier voice in Amish fiction, introducing readers to the struggles, joys, and quiet community life of Lancaster County. The emotional depth and rich themes of forgiveness in this series make it the ideal introduction to her writing style.

If you prefer a shorter commitment before diving into a full series, you can begin with her standalone novels or one of her many holiday novellas, though starting with her foundational series remains the most satisfying path.

Chronological vs. Publication Order: The Golden Rule

As a general rule, Beth Wiseman's different series are self-contained and can be read in any order. However, within each individual series, it is highly recommended to follow the publication order. The books in a given series follow chronological character arcs, marriages, and community developments; reading them out of order will spoil major plot points and romantic resolutions from previous books.

Furthermore, because Wiseman occasionally includes subtle nods or minor crossovers between her Lancaster County and Indiana settings, reading her complete bibliography in publication order allows you to experience her world-building in the exact sequence it was crafted.

The Core Amish Fiction Series

Here is the definitive reading order for Beth Wiseman's primary Amish romance series, organized by their publication and chronological progression.

Daughters of the Promise Series

This is Wiseman's signature six-book series set in Lancaster County, focusing on the lives, loves, and faith journeys of Amish women. It is best read in this exact order:

1. Plain Perfect (2008)
2. Plain Pursuit (2009)
3. Plain Promise (2009)
4. Plain Paradise (2010)
5. Plain Proposal (2011)
6. Plain Peace (2013)

Land of Canaan Series

A three-book series exploring themes of relocation, new beginnings, and community restoration. The debut novel was named the 2011 Women of Faith Book of the Year:

1. Seek Me with All Your Heart (2010)
2. The Wonder of Your Love (2011)
3. His Love Endures Forever (2012)

Amish Secrets Series

This series moves away from simple romances to delve into deeper mysteries, hidden family truths, and personal growth within the Amish community:

1. Her Brother's Keeper (2015)
2. Love Bears All Things (2016)
3. Home All Along (2017)

An Amish Journey Series

A beautiful trilogy focusing on characters who are navigating deep emotional transitions, sensory experiences, and music within their faith boundaries:

1. Hearts in Harmony (2019)
2. Listening to Love (2019)
3. A Beautiful Arrangement (2020)

The Amish Inn Series

Centering around the Peony Inn and its two matchmaking widowed sisters, Esther and Lizzie, this series blends humor, romance, and community charm. The fourth book continues their delightful efforts:

1. A Picture of Love (2020)
2. An Unlikely Match (2021)
3. A Season of Change (2021)
4. The Amish Matchmakers (2023)

The Amish Bookstore Series

Set in a cozy Indiana bookstore, this trilogy follows the lives and loves of people drawn to the shop, combining romance with quiet mystery:

1. The Bookseller's Promise (2022)
2. The Story of Love (2022)
3. Hopefully Ever After (2023)

Contemporary Romance and Beachside Series

While Beth Wiseman is widely celebrated for her Amish fiction, she is also the author of contemporary romance stories set in her home state of Texas.

Surf's Up Series

Set on the beautiful Texas coast of Galveston, this contemporary Christian romance series follows characters healing from past trauma, surviving storms, and finding love by the sea. The novellas are often collected in a single volume:

1. A Tide Worth Turning (2015)
2. Message in a Bottle (2016)
3. Christmas by the Sea (2016)
4. The Shell Collector's Daughter (2017)

Collaborative Novella Collections & Multi-Author Anthologies

Beth Wiseman frequently collaborates with other bestselling Amish and Christian fiction authors (such as Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, Kelly Irvin, and Tricia Goyer). In these collections, Wiseman writes one specific novella, while her co-authors write the others. It is important to know which stories are hers to avoid confusion:

• An Amish Christmas (2012): Features Wiseman's novella A Choice to Forgive. (Also features stories by Kathleen Fuller, Tricia Goyer, and Barbara Cameron).
• An Amish Garden (2014): Features Wiseman's novella Rooted in Love, following Rosemary Lantz and Saul Petersheim. (Also features stories by Kathleen Fuller, Tricia Goyer, and Vannetta Chapman).
• An Amish Christmas Love (2017): Features Wiseman's novella Winter Kisses. (Also features stories by Amy Clipston, Kelly Irvin, and Ruth Reid).
• An Amish Heirloom (2018): Features Wiseman's novella The Cedar Chest. (Also features stories by Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, and Kelly Irvin).
• A Year of Weddings Series: A contemporary, multi-author project. Wiseman contributed A July Bride (2014), which is also available in the Summer Brides collection.

Amish Celebrations & Unique Duologies

Unlike the multi-author anthologies, the collection Amish Celebrations (2018) is a compilation of four novellas all written by Beth Wiseman: The Gift of Sisters, A New Beginning, A Perfect Plan, and A Christmas Miracle.

For animal lovers, Wiseman wrote a heartwarming, connected duology consisting of two short stories: An Amish Healing (2024), which introduces an injured dog and a resident veterinarian, and its companion piece, Ollie's Story: An Amish Healing Redux (2024), which retells the events and their aftermath directly from the dog's perspective.