Christine Sterling Books in Order

Where to Start with Christine Sterling

Christine Sterling has captured the hearts of historical romance fans with her heartwarming, inspirational tales of the Old West. Set against the rugged backdrops of Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado, her books are filled with mail-order brides, determined heroes, second chances, and deep faith. Because Sterling is known as the "Queen of Collaborations" and has contributed to or organized massive multi-author projects alongside her solo series, diving into her bibliography of over 80 books can seem daunting. To help you get started, we recommend three distinct entry points depending on your reading preferences:

• For the Signature Solo Experience: Start with The Blizzard Brides. This series is inspired by real-life Nebraska blizzards of the late 1800s and introduces the town of Last Chance, providing the perfect showcase of Sterling's skill in building resilient communities.
• For Interconnected Family Sagas: Start with the First Families of Flat River series, which follows the founding families and tight-knit couples of Flat River, Nebraska.
• For Action and Mystery: Dive into the collaborative Pinkerton Matchmaker series, beginning with the very first book co-authored by Sterling.

The Core Signature Series: Last Chance, Nebraska

The town of Last Chance, Nebraska, is the setting for some of Sterling's most beloved and historically grounded novels. The saga is split into two major series that should ideally be read in sequence to fully appreciate the town's evolution.

The Blizzard Brides Series

This series begins in the aftermath of a devastating historical blizzard in 1878 that leaves the town of Last Chance with almost no surviving men. To save their community and rebuild their lives, the surviving widows place an advertisement in the Matrimonial Times for honorable men to settle in the town. While each book focuses on a different couple, reading them in order allows you to watch the town grow and heal.

1. The Blizzard Brides (2020)
2. A Groom for Claire (2020)
3. A Groom for Celia (2020)
4. A Groom for Linda (2020)
5. A Groom for Carrie (2020)
6. The Butterscotch Bride (2020)
7. A Groom for Millie (2021)
8. A Groom for Ruby (2021)
9. A Groom for Rachel (2021)
10. A Groom for Hollie (2021)
11. A Groom for Gracie (2021)
12. A Groom for Altar (2021)
13. A Groom for Callie (2021)
14. A Groom for Jenna (2021)
15. A Groom for Heather (2021)
16. A Groom for Becca (2021)
17. A Groom for Bailey (2021)
18. A Groom for Vivian (2021)
19. A Groom for Faith (2021)
20. A Groom for Purity (2021)
21. A Groom for Blaze (2021)
22. A Groom for Violet (2021)
23. A Groom for Trish (2021)
24. A Groom for Bea (2021)
25. A Groom for Josie (2021)
26. A Groom for Lauren (2021)
27. A Groom for Arabella (2021)
28. A Groom for Emma (2021)
29. A Groom for Dakota (2021)
30. A Groom for Agatha (2021)
31. A Groom for Ruth (2021)
32. A Groom for Betsy (2021)
33. A Groom for Willow (2021)
34. A Groom for Charity (2021)
35. A Groom for Fancy (2022)
36. The Redemption Bride (2022)

Last Chance Brides (The Sequel Series)

Set in the same town of Last Chance, this sequel series picks up years later, focusing on the hardships of the 1893–1894 economic depression. It follows a new generation of resilient women seeking love and survival on the Nebraska plains.

1. A Chance for Cecily (2022)
2. A Chance for Orchid (2022)
3. A Chance for Lara (2022)
4. A Chance for Esther (2022)
5. A Chance for Emmaline (2022)
6. A Chance for Leah (2022)
7. A Chance for Candace (2022)
8. A Chance for Sabina (2022)
9. A Chance for Genevieve (2022)
10. A Chance for Niamh (2022)
11. A Chance for Lanie (2022)
12. A Chance for Mariah (2022)
13. A Chance for Mary Rose (2022)
14. A Chance for Maggie (2022)
15. A Chance for Belle (2022)
16. A Chance for Eve (2022)
17. A Chance for Cookie (2022)
18. A Chance for Diane (2022)
19. A Chance for Christmas (2022)
20. A Chance for Olivia (2022)
21. A Chance for Elinor (2023)
22. A Chance for Aoife (2023)
23. A Chance for Amora (2023)
24. A Chance for Jiaoxin (2023)
25. A Chance for Lisa (2023)
26. A Chance for Marian (2023)
27. A Chance for Maeve (2023)
28. A Chance for Rebecca (2023)
29. A Chance for Kellie (2023)
30. A Chance for Dia (2023)
31. A Chance for Jules (2023)
32. A Chance for Joyce (2023)
33. A Chance for Fran (2023)
34. A Chance for Luciana (2023)

The Flat River, Nebraska Chronicles

Flat River is another recurring fictional setting in Nebraska that anchors two of Sterling's core family-focused romance series. These books feature recurring characters and tight-knit family units, making it best to read them in order.

First Families of Flat River

This series introduces the foundational families of Flat River, blending small-town charm with emotional depth.

1. Owen (2020)
2. Oliver (2020)
3. Caleb (2020)
4. Everett (2020)
5. Alice (2020)
6. First Christmas at Flat River (2020)
7. His Christmas Bride (2022)
8. His Marriage Arrangement (2023)
9. Her Gentle Protector (2023)
10. Wrangling Her Heart (2024)
11. Redeeming the Outlaw (2024)
12. Never Too Late For Love (2024)
13. Longing For Home (2024)

The Flat River Matchmaker

This companion series focuses on the romantic matches orchestrated by the local matchmaker in Flat River, following the town's residents as they navigate unexpected relationships.

1. The Farmer's Bride (2022)
2. The Stable Master's Bride (2022)
3. The Drifter's Bride (2023)
4. The Cowboy's Bride (2023)
5. The Marshal's Bride (2023)
6. The Rancher's Bride (2024)

Massive Multi-Author Shared Worlds

Christine Sterling is highly regarded for her collaborative projects. In these shared worlds, multiple authors write standalone books set in the same universe, featuring shared locations or recurring side characters. The following lists detail the books contributed or coordinated by Sterling in these popular collections:

The Pinkerton Matchmaker Series

This series follows spunky female detectives who join the Pinkerton Detective Agency, solving crimes while finding romance. As a shared-world project, it spans over 80 books. Sterling co-authored the introductory book and wrote several key entries. The books are designed to stand alone, but reading in publication order helps track the agency's evolution.

1. The Pinkerton Matchmaker (2018)
2. An Agent for Lucy (2018)
3. An Agent for Wilhelmina (2018)
4. An Agent for Regina (2018)
5. An Agent for Claudette (2018)
6. An Agent for Audrey (2018)
7. An Agent for Victoria (2018)
8. An Agent for Elizabeth (2018)
9. An Agent for Cecily (2018)
10. An Agent for Charity (2018)
11. An Agent for Diana (2018)
12. An Agent for Belle (2018)
13. An Agent for Arielle (2019)
14. An Agent for Anna (2019)
15. An Agent for Evelynn (2019)
16. An Agent for Delilah (2019)
17. An Agent For Delaney (2019)
18. An Agent for Darcy (2019)
19. An Agent for Arabella (2019)
20. An Agent for Jessica (2019)
21. An Agent for Alexandra (2019)
22. An Agent for Brielle (2019)
23. An Agent for Clara (2019)
24. An Agent for Laurel (2019)
25. An Agent for Carolina (2019)
26. An Agent for Opal (2019)
27. An Agent for Rosalie (2019)
28. An Agent for Claudia (2019)
29. An Agent for Emily (2019)
30. An Agent for Rilla (2019)
31. An Agent for Sabrina (2019)
32. An Agent for Josie (2019)
33. An Agent for Hallie (2019)
34. An Agent for Kitty (2019)
35. An Agent for Clenna (2019)
36. An Agent for Annie (2019)
37. An Agent for Clementine (2019)
38. An Agent For Magdala (2019)
39. An Agent for Penelope (2019)
40. An Agent for Cari (2019)
41. An Agent for Esme (2019)
42. An Agent for Frances (2019)
43. An Agent for Alexina (2019)
44. An Agent for Gillian (2019)
45. An Agent for Savannah (2019)
46. An Agent for Meg (2019)
47. An Agent for Phoebe (2019)
48. An Agent for Evangeline (2019)
49. An Agent for Adelaide (2019)
50. An Agent for Marianne (2019)
51. An Agent for Ruby (2019)
52. An Agent for Nadine (2019)
53. An Agent for Marla (2019)
54. An Agent for Bernadette (2019)
55. An Agent for Camille (2019)
56. An Agent for Danielle (2020)
57. An Agent For Lydia (2020)
58. An Agent for Scarlett (2020)
59. An Agent for Pearl (2020)
60. An Agent for Serafina (2020)
61. An Agent for Ulyssa (2020)
62. An Agent for Fallon (2020)
63. An Agent for Genevieve (2020)
64. An Agent for Liana (2020)
65. An Agent for Jocelyn (2020)
66. An Agent for Brutus (2020)
67. An Agent for Gwendolyn (2020)
68. An Agent for Amey (2020)
69. An Agent for Hazel (2020)
70. An Agent for Cynthia (2020)
71. An Agent for Zennia (2020)
72. An Agent for Lorelai (2020)
73. An Agent for Hope (2020)
74. An Agent for Dixie (2020)
75. An Agent for Meghan (2020)
76. An Agent for Jolene (2020)
77. An Agent for Sarah (2020)
78. An Agent For Judith (2020)
79. An Agent for Julia (2020)
80. An Agent for Amaryllis (2020)
81. An Agent for Madeleine (2020)
82. A Christmas Groom for Maddie (2020)

The Proxy Brides Series

Another massive collaborative project, this series features women who get married by proxy to men on the frontier, setting out to join their new husbands. You can read them in any order, though the publication timeline offers a natural flow.

1. A Bride for Jeremiah (2018)
2. A Bride for Clay (2018)
3. A Bride for Nathan (2018)
4. A Bride for Abel (2018)
5. A Bride for Finn (2018)
6. A Bride for Carter (2018)
7. A Bride for Sterling (2018)
8. A Bride for Henry (2018)
9. A Bride for Elijah (2019)
10. A Bride for Travis (2019)
11. A Bride for Sam (2019)
12. A Bride for Valentin (2019)
13. A Bride for Calvin (2019)
14. A Bride for Ransom (2019)
15. A Bride for James (2019)
16. A Bride For Gideon (2019)
17. A Bride for Darrell (2019)
18. A Bride for Logan (2019)
19. A Bride for Benjamin (2019)
20. A Bride for Wen Hui (2019)
21. A Bride for Bode (2019)
22. A Bride for Alastair (2019)
23. A Bride for Harper (2019)
24. A Bride for Mason (2019)
25. A Bride for Tobias (2019)
26. A Bride For Dalton (2019)
27. A Bride for Arthur (2019)
28. A Bride for Jack (2019)
29. A Bride for Wyatt (2019)
30. A Bride for Daniel (2019)
31. A Bride for Gabriel (2019)
32. A Bride for Clark (2019)
33. A Bride for Adam (2020)
34. A Bride for Isaac (2020)
35. A Bride For Luke (2020)
36. A Bride for Silas (2020)
37. A Bride for David (2020)
38. A Bride for Hamilton (2020)
39. A Bride for Dwight (2020)
40. A Bride for Deke (2020)
41. A Bride for Cody (2020)
42. A Bride For Obadiah (2020)
43. A Bride for Blake (2020)
44. A Bride for Esau (2020)
45. A Bride for Mitchell (2020)
46. A Bride for Gavin (2020)
47. A Bride for Seamus (2020)
48. A Bride for Boss (2020)
49. A Bride for Matthias (2020)
50. A Bride for Harland (2021)
51. A Bride for Cole (2021)
52. A Bride for Jordan (2021)
53. A Bride for Ames (2021)
54. A Bride for Cameron (2021)
55. A Groom By Surprise (2021)
56. A Bride for Andrew (2021)
57. A Bride for Weston (2021)
58. A Bride for Alston (2021)
59. A Bride for Alexander (2021)
60. A Bride For Shane (2021)
61. A Bride for Big Ed (2021)
62. A Bride for Keegan (2021)
63. A Bride for Alyosha (2021)
64. A Bride for Wolf (2022)
65. A Wife for Carter (2022)
66. A Wife for Alastair (2022)
67. A Bride for Lane (2022)
68. A Bride for Zebedee (2022)
69. A Bride for Bear (2022)
70. A Bride for Harley (2022)
71. A Bride for Bennett (2023)
72. A Bride for Harrison (2023)
73. A Bride For Brooks (2023)

What to Know Before You Start

Christine Sterling's historical romances are set apart by their clean and wholesome nature, strong Christian faith elements, and rich historical accuracy. Before you dive in, keep these key details in mind:

• Standalones vs. Continuity: Almost all of Sterling's books tell a complete story with a satisfying happily-ever-after (HEA) and can technically be read as standalones. However, the recurring settings, town-building storylines, and family crossovers mean reading them in order provides a significantly richer experience.
• Co-authored Projects: Many of Sterling's series are collaborative projects with other writers. For example, The Pinkerton Matchmaker, The Proxy Brides, and The Belles of Wyoming are shared universes where different books are penned by different authors. Sterling's own contributions fit seamlessly into these shared worlds, but you do not need to read books by other authors to enjoy her contributions.
• Themes of Resilience: Sterling does not shy away from the hard realities of the frontier—such as deadly winter blizzards or economic depressions—but always emphasizes themes of hope, resilience, and second chances.