California Brides books in order

The California Brides series by Cathy Marie Hake features seven historical romance novels set in frontier California, published 2005-2007.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Handful of Flowers 2006 Cathy Marie Hake Buy
2 California Chances 2006 Cathy Marie Hake N/A
3 Second Chance 2005 Cathy Marie Hake N/A
4 Bridal Veil 2006 Cathy Marie Hake Buy
5 Taking a Chance 2005 Cathy Marie Hake N/A
6 No Buttons Or Beaux 2006 Cathy Marie Hake Buy
7 California Brides 2007 Cathy Marie Hake Buy

The California Brides series gathers seven historical romances set in frontier California. The books follow different women finding love during the settlement era, with titles like A Handful of Flowers, Bridal Veil, and No Buttons Or Beaux capturing the period’s flavor.

Published between 2005 and 2007, the series is one of Cathy Marie Hake’s most substantial, with the collected California Brides volume (2007) bringing the individual stories together.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the California Brides series?

There are seven books in the California Brides series, published between 2005 and 2007.

What is the first book in the California Brides series?

The first book in the California Brides series is A Handful of Flowers, published in 2006.

How do the California series connect?

California Brides (7 books) and California Chances (4 books) share the California frontier setting and some overlapping entries. California Brides includes both individual novels and the collected California Chances volume.

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