Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bartered Bride | 1996 | Cheryl Reavis | Buy |
| 2 | Harrigan’s Bride | 1998 | Cheryl Reavis | Buy |
| 3 | The Bride Fair | 2002 | Cheryl Reavis | Buy |
Civil War Brides is a three-book historical romance series by Cheryl Reavis set during and after the American Civil War. Starting with The Bartered Bride in 1996, the series continued with Harrigan’s Bride (1998) and The Bride Fair (2002). Each book features a different couple brought together by the circumstances of war.
The series shows Reavis’s skill with historical settings, placing romantic stories within the turmoil of the 1860s. The “bride” theme ties the books together while allowing each to stand on its own, covering different aspects of life during one of America’s most difficult periods.