Elizabeth Adams Books in Order

What to Know Before You Start: A Tale of Two Authors

A quick trip to any bookstore or catalog for Elizabeth Adams will reveal a seemingly impossible mix of genres. One week, she is publishing historical Regency romance, and the next, she is releasing modern cozy mysteries set in Amish country. This is because the name represents two distinct, highly talented authors:

• The Austenesque Elizabeth Adams: Based in Nashville, this author is a member of the Jane Austen Variations community, writing historical and contemporary romances inspired by Pride and Prejudice, sometimes blending in supernatural elements.
• The Cozy Mystery Elizabeth Adams: This author is a New York-based writer who contributes to Guideposts' popular, collaborative, multi-author inspirational series such as Secrets of Mary's Bookshop, Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries, and Ordinary Women of the Bible.

We have divided this guide into two parts so you can follow the exact reading order of whichever author you are looking for.

Part 1: The Jane Austen Variations & Romance Novels

For fans of Austenesque romance, this Elizabeth Adams writes sweet, often high-emotion "what-if" tales. You do not need to read these in a strict chronological order, but starting with the right book is highly recommended.

Where to Start

We recommend beginning with The Houseguest (2013). This standalone novel is a beloved fan favorite that puts Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy under the same roof for three weeks when Georgiana invites Elizabeth to stay, giving them a domestic setting to overcome their pride and prejudice away from societal eyes. It is the perfect showcase of her character-driven style.

A Collection of Unusual Tales

This series (sometimes listed in catalogs as A Collection of Unusual Tails Books) puts a supernatural spin on classic Jane Austen dynamics. The novellas are best read in publication order:

1. The Peculiar Talent of Miss Elizabeth Bennet (2022) – Elizabeth Bennet deals with the blessing and curse of prophetic dreams.
2. Meet Your Mark (2022) – Set in a world where individuals can choose to receive a physical "soul mark" that links them to their destined match.
3. A Curative Touch (2023) – A story featuring elements of magical healing.
4. Think of Me (2023) – A tale of lingering memories and connections.
5. Cursed (2023) – Exploring the impact of a mysterious curse on the characters.

The Elopement Project

This series of novellas focuses on an alternate history where Lydia Bennet's flight with George Wickham is intercepted, altering the fates of the Bennet family. You can read these individually or in a collected edition in this order:

1. Letter Interrupted (2021)
2. Foolish Games (2021)
3. Uncertain Endeavor (2021)

Standalone Novels and Collections

These novels can be read in any order. While most are traditional Regency variations, Green Card is a contemporary marriage-of-convenience romance:

• The Houseguest (2013) – A forced-proximity romance set at Pemberley.
• Green Card (2014) – A contemporary romance.
• Unwilling (2016) – Mr. Bennet's failing health forces him to arrange his daughters' educations and futures, leading to an unexpected arrangement for Elizabeth.
• On Equal Ground (2017) – A Pride and Prejudice variation.
• Ship to Shore (2019) – A modern retelling.
• Sons of Pemberley (2020) – A multi-generational family saga exploring what would have happened if Lady Anne Darcy had survived.
• How to Fall in Love with a Man You Thought You Hated (2021) – Elizabeth Bennet learns the truth about Wickham earlier, shifting her perspective and changing Darcy's courtship entirely.

For shorter formats, she has also published these collections and novellas:

• Meryton Vignettes (2016, Short Stories)
• The 26th of November (2018, Novella)
• Besotted: Letters Between Lovers (2024, Short Stories)

The Quill Collective Anthologies

Elizabeth Adams has contributed stories to several collaborative anthologies alongside other Austenesque authors. These are excellent collections for quick, cozy reads:

• The Darcy Monologues (2017)
• Dangerous to Know (2017)
• Rational Creatures (2018)
• Yuletide (2018)
• Elizabeth (2020)

Part 2: Guideposts Cozy Mysteries & Inspirational Fiction

The second Elizabeth Adams writes wholesome, clean, and faith-filled stories for collaborative book series published by Guideposts. Because these series are written by a team of authors, Adams's books can be read as part of the overall series flow or as standalone stories since cozy mystery subplots are typically resolved by the end of each book.

Secrets of Mary’s Bookshop

Set in the coastal town of Ivy Bay on Cape Cod, this series follows Mary Fisher as she solves local mysteries from her bookstore. Below is the list of all books in the series according to their publication order. The books written by Elizabeth Adams are specifically highlighted:

• Book 1: The Writing on the Wall (2012)
• Book 2: By Word of Mouth (2012)
• Book 3: Rewriting History (2012)
• Book 4: A New Chapter (2012)
• Book 5: A Book by Its Cover (2012) – Written by Elizabeth Adams (her series debut)
• Book 6: Reading the Clues (2013)
• Book 7: Poetry in Motion (2013)
• Book 8: Between the Lines (2013) – Written by Elizabeth Adams
• Book 9: By the Book (2013)
• Book 10: Disappearing Acts (2013)
• Book 11: A Classic Case (2013)
• Book 12: Cover Story (2013) – Written by Elizabeth Adams
• Book 13: A Thousand Words (2013)
• Book 14: The Lost Noel (2013)
• Book 15: Work in Progress (2013)
• Book 16: Words of Wisdom (2013)
• Book 17: Missing Pages (2013)
• Book 18: Cooking the Books (2013)
• Book 19: Lost for Words (2014)
• Book 20: Snowbound (2014) – Written by Elizabeth Adams
• Book 21: Digging Up Clues (2014)
• Book 22: Shady Characters (2014)
• Book 23: Hidden Meaning (2014) – Written by Elizabeth Adams
• Book 24: Mixed Motives (2014)

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries

Set in Sugarcreek, Ohio, this series features Cheryl Cooper, an outsider who runs a gift shop, and her Amish friend Naomi Miller. They team up to solve faith-filled mysteries. Elizabeth Adams wrote several key books in this series. The full series order is:

1. Peace Like a River (2015)
2. Blessing in Disguise (2015)
3. Where Hope Dwells (2015)
4. The Buggy Before the Horse (2015)
5. A Season of Secrets (2015) – Written by Elizabeth Adams
6. O Little Town of Sugarcreek (2015)
7. Off the Beaten Path (2015)
8. Simply Vanished (2016)
9. Stranger Things Have Happened (2016)
10. No Time for Trouble (2016)
11. A Stitch in Time (2016)
12. Shoo, FLY, Shoo (2016)
13. Home Sweet Sugarcreek (2016)
14. When There's a Will (2016) – Written by Elizabeth Adams
15. In a Jam (2016) – Written by Elizabeth Adams
16. All Abuzz at the Honey Bee (2016)
17. Mason Jar Mayhem (2016)
18. Earthly Treasures (2016)
19. A Tempting Taste Of Mystery (2017)
20. Digging Up Doubts (2017)
21. A Play On Words (2017)
22. In the Fullness of Time (2017)
23. Horse Sense and Sensibility (2017)
24. Secrets Plain and Simple (2018)
25. When Angels Whisper (2022)
26. Hark! The Herald Angel Falls (2024)

Ordinary Women of the Bible

This series highlights the lives of women in the scriptures, weaving rich historical settings with deep spiritual insights. Elizabeth Adams wrote the following entries:

• Book 7: Befitting Royalty: Lydia's Story (2020)
• Book 18: Pursued by a King: Abigail's Story (2024)

The other books listed in the database catalog (e.g. Jochebed's Story, Phoebe's Story, Tikva's Story, etc.) are written by other authors in the series, but can be read alongside Adams's novels for the complete narrative arc of the series.