Cathy Marie Hake books

Cathy Marie Hake is an American Christian fiction author known for her historical romances set in California, Virginia, and Kentucky, with 47 books spanning frontier romance and inspirational fiction.

Anthologies

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Heirloom Brides 2001 Buy
Gold Rush Christmas 2003 Buy
Lone Star Christmas 2005 Buy
The Prairie Romance Collection 2009 Buy
A Texas Christmas 2015 Buy

California Brides Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Handful of Flowers 2006 Buy
California Chances 2006 N/A
Second Chance 2005 N/A
Bridal Veil 2006 Buy
Taking a Chance 2005 N/A
No Buttons Or Beaux 2006 Buy
California Brides 2007 Buy

California Chances Reading Order

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One Chance in a Million 2004 Buy
California Chances 2006 N/A
Taking a Chance 2005 Buy
Second Chance 2005 Buy

California Historical Reading Order

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Letter Perfect 2006 Buy
Bittersweet 2007 Buy

Kentucky Chances Reading Order

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Last Chance 2005 Buy
Kentucky Chances: Three Brothers Find Romance Far from Home 2006 N/A
Chance Adventure 2005 Buy
Chance of a Lifetime 2005 Buy

Non-Fiction

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Thank You: Your Thoughtfulness Is Appreciated 2003 Buy
The Bible Promise Book for Nurses 2004 Buy
Homemade Christmas Cookies 2004 Buy
Celebrate the Season 2005 Buy
Just Cookies Cookbook 2007 Buy

Only in Gooding Reading Order

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Fancy Pants 2007 Buy
Forevermore 2008 Buy
Whirlwind 2008 Buy
That Certain Spark 2009 Buy
Serendipity 2010 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Redeemed Hearts 1999 Buy
Twin Victories 2000 Buy
Let Freedom Ring 2001 Buy
Precious Burdens 2002 Buy
Unexpected Delivery 2002 Buy
Love Is Patient 2003 Buy
The Restoration 2004 Buy
Ramshackle Rose 2004 Buy
Mixed Blessings 2004 Buy
Love Worth Finding 2005 Buy
In His Will 2006 Buy
Golden Dawn 2007 Buy

Virginia Brides Reading Order

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Spoke of Love 2006 Buy
Spinning Out Of Control 2006 Buy
Weaving a Future 2006 Buy

Cathy Marie Hake writes Christian historical romance set primarily in 19th-century America. Her California Brides, California Chances, and California Historical series use the Gold Rush era and frontier settlement as backdrops for faith-centered love stories. The Only in Gooding series follows a small town through five books of community and romance.

Beyond her historical fiction, Hake has published non-fiction including cookbooks (Homemade Christmas Cookies, Just Cookies Cookbook) and devotional works. Her 47 books since 1999 demonstrate a steady output across both fiction and practical non-fiction for Christian readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cathy Marie Hake written?

Cathy Marie Hake has written 47 books across nine series.

What was Cathy Marie Hake's first book?

Cathy Marie Hake’s first book is Redeemed Hearts, published in 1999.

What does Cathy Marie Hake write about?

Hake writes Christian historical romance, often set in 19th-century frontier America. Her 47 books across 9 series include the California Brides, Only in Gooding, and Kentucky Chances series, plus non-fiction cookbooks and devotionals.

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