Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La llama y la flor | 1972 | Kathleen E. Woodiwiss | N/A |
| 2 | The Flame and the Flower | 1972 | Kathleen E. Woodiwiss | Buy |
| 3 | Three Weddings and a Kiss | 1995 | Kathleen E. Woodiwiss | N/A |
| 4 | Beyond the Kiss | 1996 | Kathleen E. Woodiwiss | Buy |
| 5 | A Season Beyond a Kiss | 1998 | Kathleen E. Woodiwiss | Buy |
| 6 | The Elusive Flame | 2000 | Kathleen E. Woodiwiss | Buy |
The Birmingham Family Saga begins with The Flame and the Flower (1972), the novel that launched Kathleen E. Woodiwiss’s career and reshaped romance publishing. The series follows the Birmingham family across multiple generations, with each book focusing on a different couple while building on the family history established in earlier installments. The saga spans from the 18th century through later periods.
Woodiwiss uses the family saga format to explore different historical settings while maintaining connections between her characters. The six books in the series, published over nearly three decades, show the author’s sustained interest in this particular family and their romantic fortunes. The Flame and the Flower remains the most famous entry, but the later books have their own devoted readers.