Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| 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#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| 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#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Letter Perfect |
2006 |
Buy |
| Bittersweet |
2007 |
Buy |
Kentucky Chances Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| 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#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| 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#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Fancy Pants |
2007 |
Buy |
| Forevermore |
2008 |
Buy |
| Whirlwind |
2008 |
Buy |
| That Certain Spark |
2009 |
Buy |
| Serendipity |
2010 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| 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#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| 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.