Christine DePetrillo Books in Order

Where to Start with Christine DePetrillo

If you love bearded mountain men, cozy small-town settings, and emotional stories of healing and second chances, Christine DePetrillo is an author you need on your bookshelf. While she has written across contemporary, paranormal, and sci-fi romance genres, her books are heavily grounded in the landscapes of New England—specifically the lush woods and mountains of Vermont.

For the best experience, we recommend starting with one of her three main entry points, depending on your favorite subgenre:

• For Small-Town Contemporary Romance: Start with More Than Pancakes, the book that kicks off her fan-favorite Maple Leaf series. It is the perfect introduction to her signature Vermont flavor and emotional romance style.
• For Paranormal Romance: Start with Wolf Kiss, the first book in the Warrior Wolves series, which introduces ancient Celtic shifters living in modern-day Vermont.
• For Cozy Community Romance: Start with One Kind Heart, the beginning of the massive One Kind Deed series set in the charming town of Maplehaven.

The Maple Leaf Series

Set in the maple-syrup-sweet countryside of Vermont, this series follows the Hinsdale family and their close companions as they find love, heal from past wounds, and navigate small-town gossip. Each book focuses on a different couple, but the recurring characters and interconnected timelines make reading them in publication order highly satisfying.

1. More Than Pancakes (2014) – Follows Lily Hinsdale and Rick Stannard.
2. More Than Cookies (2014) – Features Rick's brother, Mike Stannard, and bakery owner Carrie.
3. More Than Rum (2014) – Follows Joy Hinsdale and distiller Brody.
4. More Than Pizza (2015) – Centers on Enzo and single mother Gina.
5. More Than Candy Corn (2015) – A sweet Halloween-themed romance featuring Clara and local lumberjack Jed.
6. More Than Cocoa (2015) – A cozy winter romance following local mechanic Travis and veterinarian Holly.
7. More Than Peaches (2016) – Wraps up the core series with farm owner Rusty and teacher Dawn.

The One Kind Deed Series (Maplehaven)

The One Kind Deed series is Christine DePetrillo's largest project, taking place in the fictional town of Maplehaven, Vermont. The central premise revolves around how a single small act of kindness can ripple through a community, bringing healing and love to those who need it most. While each story features a standalone couple with a complete Happy Ever After (HEA), characters constantly drop in and out of other books. Reading them in order helps you track the evolution of the town and its couples.

1. One Kind Heart (2019)
2. One Kind Kiss (2019)
3. One Kind Touch (2019)
4. One Kind Ride (2020)
5. One Kind Note (2020)
6. One Kind Wish (2020)
7. One Kind Word (2021)
8. One Kind Love (2021)
9. One Kind Walk (2021)
10. One Kind Dance (2022)
11. One Kind Soul (2022)
12. One Kind Night (2022)
13. One Kind Hand (2023)
14. One Kind Goal (2023)
15. One Kind Tree (2024)
16. One Kind Home (2024)
17. One Kind Desire (2024)
18. One Kind Sail (2025)

The Hartley's Nest Series

In her newer contemporary series, DePetrillo focuses on the close-knit Hartley family. Packed with small-town warmth, sibling dynamics, and tropes like the brother's-best-friend romance, this series should be read in order as the family relationships develop chronologically across the books.

1. Rescue the Night (2024) – Vanessa Hartley and her long-time crush, Dr. Spencer Holland.
2. Tame the Day (2024) – Harrison Hartley and animal behavioral therapist Paige.
3. Defend This Heart (2025)
4. Protect This Soul (2025)
5. Chase a Dream (2026)
6. Save a Wish (2026)

The Warrior Wolves and Moon Valley Packs

For readers who prefer a touch of magic with their romance, DePetrillo's paranormal romances deliver. Her shifters are strong, protective, and deeply connected to the natural world.

Warrior Wolves Series

This series focuses on a pack of Celtic warriors cursed and banished to modern-day Vermont, where they protect a wolf sanctuary and find their fated mates.

1. Wolf Kiss (2017) – Introduces Brandy Wendon and the mysterious shifter Lorcan.
2. Wolf Fire (2017)
3. Wolf Vow (2018)
4. Wolf Angel (2018)
5. Wolf Sun (2018)

Note: The complete series is also collected in a single box set titled Wolf Love.

Moon Valley Packs

A spin-off of her shifter universe, this series continues the wolf shifter lore with new couples in the Moon Valley region.

1. Rival Love (2023)
2. First Love (2023)
3. Deep Love (2023)

The Shielded Series

If you want to venture outside of Vermont, the Shielded series blends sci-fi romance with romantic suspense. These books follow a team of bodyguards protecting high-profile clients while facing high-stakes danger.

1. Safe (2016)
2. Protected (2016)
3. Secured (2017)

Shared Universes and Crossovers

Christine DePetrillo has participated in popular multi-author shared worlds, which allow her to cross over her own characters and write in established settings:

• Sarina Bowen's World of True North: DePetrillo wrote Starlight (2021), which is Book 7 in the Speakeasy Taproom series. Set in Vermont, it features a mason raising his adopted son and a jazz-singing service dog trainer.
• Heart of a Wounded Hero: This multi-author series focuses on military veterans finding love and healing. DePetrillo contributed the novel One Kind Hero (2022). Crucially for her fans, this book serves as a crossover with her One Kind Deed series, introducing Maplehaven characters and sharing the same warm community tone.