Hearts of Faith books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Hearts of Faith series?"

"There are three books in the Hearts of Faith series, published between 2010 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the Hearts of Faith series?"

"The first book in the Hearts of Faith series is The Preacher's Bride, published in 2010."

Q: "Is The Preacher's Bride based on a real person?"

"Yes, The Preacher's Bride is inspired by the life of John Bunyan, the 17th-century preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Preacher’s Bride	2010	Jody Hedlund	Buy
2	The Doctor’s Lady	2011	Jody Hedlund	Buy
3	Rebellious Heart	2013	Jody Hedlund	Buy

Hearts of Faith was Jody Hedlund’s debut series, establishing her career in Christian historical romance. The Preacher’s Bride (2010) is inspired by the life of John Bunyan, while The Doctor’s Lady (2011) follows a missionary couple heading west on the Oregon Trail. Rebellious Heart (2013) moves to pre-Revolutionary New England.

Each book takes a different period of American or British history and builds a romance around characters whose faith is central to their decisions. The series introduced the mix of careful historical research and romantic storytelling that has defined Hedlund’s career.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Hearts of Faith series?

There are three books in the Hearts of Faith series, published between 2010 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Hearts of Faith series?

The first book in the Hearts of Faith series is The Preacher’s Bride, published in 2010.

Is The Preacher's Bride based on a real person?

Yes, The Preacher’s Bride is inspired by the life of John Bunyan, the 17th-century preacher and author of The Pilgrim’s Progress.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order