John Gray books

John Gray is an American author of heartwarming fiction including God Needed a Puppy, Keller's Heart, and the Chasing series, writing feel-good novels about love, faith, and community.
Author · Contemporary Fiction · Inspirational Fiction · Romance · Holiday Fiction

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
God Needed a Puppy 2017 Buy
Keller’s Heart 2019 Buy
Sweet Polly Petals 2020 Buy
Manchester Christmas 2020 Buy
Chasing Manhattan 2021 Buy
Chasing Rome 2022 Buy
The Carpenter’s Son 2025 Buy

John Gray writes feel-good fiction that draws on themes of faith, family, and the connections between people and the places they live. God Needed a Puppy, his 2017 debut, touched on grief and healing through the bond between humans and animals. Subsequent novels including Keller’s Heart, Sweet Polly Petals, and Manchester Christmas continued in the same warm, community-focused register.

His Chasing books — Chasing Manhattan and Chasing Rome — take the stories to bigger settings while keeping the personal, intimate tone. The Carpenter’s Son (2025) rounds out a catalog of seven standalone novels published between 2017 and 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John Gray written?

John Gray has written seven books in one series.

What was John Gray's first book?

John Gray’s first book is God Needed a Puppy, published in 2017.

What are John Gray's books about?

“John Gray writes heartwarming contemporary fiction centered on themes of love, loss, faith, and small-town community. His books include God Needed a Puppy (2017), a story about grief and the healing power of a pet; Keller’s Heart (2019), about personal redemption; and the Chasing series — Chasing Manhattan and Chasing Rome — which follow characters across memorable locations.”

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