Cindy Kirk Books in Order

  • 74+ Books
  • 2009 – 2024 Published

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Where to Start with Cindy Kirk

If you are new to Cindy Kirk's sweet and heartwarming contemporary romances, you have two fantastic paths to choose from depending on your favorite tropes. If you love small-town, community-centric stories set in a picturesque Wisconsin setting where neighbors become family, start with her bestselling Good Hope series. If you prefer emotional, medical-themed romances featuring doctors, unexpected babies, and second chances set in a mountain backdrop, begin with the Rx for Love / Jackson Hole series. Both entry points showcase her trademark optimistic, character-driven storytelling.

The Rx for Love / Jackson Hole Title Mapping & Reading Order

This series set in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has a complex publishing history that often confuses readers. Many books were originally published under Harlequin's Special Edition line as the Rx for Love series. Later, they were self-published and re-released with new titles, often branded under the Jackson Hole series name. To ensure you do not buy the same book twice, here is the complete 15-book sequence mapping the self-published titles to their original Harlequin versions:

  1. Sweet Home Jackson Hole (originally published as The Doctor's Baby, 2010)
  2. How to Romance a Stranger (originally published as In Love with John Doe, 2010)
  3. It Started With Joy (originally published as The Christmas Proposition, 2010)
  4. Looks Like Love (originally published as If the Ring Fits, 2011)
  5. Second Chance Family (originally published as Jackson Hole Valentine, 2012)
  6. Healing the Doctor's Heart (originally published as The Doctor's Not-So-Little Secret, 2012)
  7. His Hometown Girl (originally published as His Valentine Bride, 2013)
  8. The Doctor and Mr. Right (2013 - published under the same name)
  9. Say Yes to a Second Chance (originally published as A Jackson Hole Homecoming, 2013)
  10. All the Right Reasons (originally published as One Night with the Doctor, 2013)
  11. The Husband List (2014)
  12. Ready, Set, I Do! (2014)
  13. The M.D.'s Unexpected Family (2015)
  14. The Doctor's Valentine Dare (2016)
  15. The Doctor's Runaway Fiancée (2016)

Good Hope Series Reading Order

Set in a tight-knit Wisconsin community, the Good Hope series explores themes of healing, new beginnings, and small-town support. While each story works as a standalone romance, reading them in publication order lets you watch characters grow and relationships develop across the series. Here is the recommended order for the 22 books:

  1. Christmas in Good Hope (2015)
  2. Summer in Good Hope (2016)
  3. Be Mine in Good Hope (2017)
  4. Forever in Good Hope (2017)
  5. Say I Do in Good Hope (2017)
  6. Marry Me in Good Hope (2018)
  7. Tie the Knot in Good Hope (2018)
  8. Reunited in Good Hope (2019)
  9. A Match Made in Good Hope (2019)
  10. Sparks Fly in Good Hope (2019)
  11. Thankful in Good Hope (2019)
  12. Bachelor Games in Good Hope (2020)
  13. Baby Dreams in Good Hope (2020)
  14. Love Lessons in Good Hope (2020)
  15. True to You in Good Hope (2020)
  16. Finding Home in Good Hope (2021)
  17. The Real Mr. Right in Good Hope (2021)
  18. Together In Good Hope (2021)
  19. Remember Me in Good Hope (2022)
  20. This Thing Called Love in Good Hope (2023)
  21. A Family Affair in Good Hope (2023)
  22. Celebrate in Good Hope (2024)

Other Small-Town Romance Series

Cindy Kirk has penned several other charming series set in cozy locations. Like her major series, these are best enjoyed in order of release to keep up with the town's expanding roster of couples.

GraceTown Series

A 6-book series focusing on the magical and historical elements of GraceTown.

  • The Pink House (2022)
  • The Love Token (2023)
  • The Angel In The Square (2023)
  • The Enchanted Music Box (2024)
  • The Youth Elixir (2024)
  • The Note Keeper (2024)

Seriously Sweet St. Louis Series

An 8-book series focusing on sweet city romances with small-town warmth.

  • If I Belong With You (2020)
  • As If You Were Mine (2020)
  • Surrender Your Heart (2021)
  • With Just One Kiss (2021)
  • Sunshine In Your Smile (2021)
  • Make Room For Love (2021)
  • When You Came Along (2021)
  • Sweet Holiday Surprise (2023)

Silver Creek Series

A 6-book series following couples finding love in the picturesque setting of Silver Creek.

  • Just Say Yes (2021)
  • Can't Say No (2021)
  • Don't Say Maybe (2021)
  • The One I Need (2022)
  • The One I Want (2022)
  • The One I Love (2022)

Hazel Green Series

  • One Fine Day (2018)
  • One Step Away (2018)
  • One & Only You (2019)
  • No One Like Her (2022)

Holly Pointe Series

  • Holly Pointe & Mistletoe (2018)
  • Holly Pointe & Candy Canes (2019)
  • Home for the Holly Days (2021)
  • Snow Place Like Holly Pointe (2022)
  • Christmas Moon Over Holly Pointe (2023)

Fiancee for the Summer & Meet Me in Montana

Two short trilogies perfect for a quick weekend marathon read.

  • Meet Me in Montana: Claiming the Rancher's Heart (2009), Your Ranch or Mine? (2009), and Merry Christmas, Cowboy! (2009).
  • Fiancee for the Summer: Tempted by Taylor (2019), Charmed by Claire (2019), and Romancing Rachel (2019).

Multi-Author Series Contributions

In addition to her indie and single-author books, Cindy Kirk is a frequent contributor to collaborative multi-author romance series. When navigating these, you do not need to read the entire series, but can pick up just her specific contributions:

  • Mediterranean Nights: The Tycoon's Son (Book 3, 2007)
  • The Fortunes of Texas (Southern Invasion): Expecting Fortune's Heir (2013)
  • The Fortunes of Texas (Welcome to Horseback Hollow): A Sweetheart for Jude Fortune (2014)
  • The Fortunes of Texas (Cowboy Country): Fortune's Little Heartbreaker (2015)
  • Montana Mavericks (What Happened at the Wedding): Betting on the Maverick (2015)
  • A Year of Weddings 2: Love at Mistletoe Inn (Book 1, 2014)

Frequently Asked

Are the Jackson Hole and Rx for Love series the same?

Yes. The Rx for Love series (published by Harlequin) was later self-published and rebranded as the Jackson Hole series with new, alternative titles. For example, The Doctor's Baby is the same book as Sweet Home Jackson Hole.

Where should I start reading Cindy Kirk's books?

It is recommended to start with either Christmas in Good Hope (for a cozy Wisconsin small-town feel) or Sweet Home Jackson Hole (for a medical-themed mountain romance).

Can the Good Hope books be read as standalones?

Yes, each book features a standalone romance with a satisfying ending, but reading them in order lets you follow the lives of recurring side characters and the development of the town.

Do I need to read the rest of the Fortunes of Texas books to enjoy Cindy Kirk's contributions?

No, you can read her contributions like Expecting Fortune's Heir or A Sweetheart for Jude Fortune as independent stories without needing to read the other authors in the series.

How many books are in the Good Hope series?

The main Good Hope series contains 22 books, starting with Christmas in Good Hope in 2015 and continuing through Celebrate in Good Hope in 2024.