Love Inspired: Historical books in order

Love Inspired Historical is a multi-author inspirational romance line from Harlequin featuring Christian historical romances set in various time periods, with contributions from Naomi Rawlings and dozens of other authors.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Blessing 1993 Naomi Rawlings Buy
2 The Preacher’s Wife 2009 Naomi Rawlings Buy
3 The Aristocrat’s Lady 2011 Naomi Rawlings Buy
4 Wanted 2011 Naomi Rawlings Buy
5 At the Captain’s Command 2011 Naomi Rawlings Buy
6 Her Rebel Heart 2011 Naomi Rawlings Buy
7 Instant Prairie Family 2012 Naomi Rawlings Buy
8 Lady Outlaw 2012 Naomi Rawlings Buy
9 Love on the Range 2012 Naomi Rawlings Buy
10 Mail-Order Holiday Brides 2012 Naomi Rawlings Buy
11 Keeping Faith 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
12 The Bride Wore Spurs 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
13 The Cowboy’s Unexpected Family 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
14 Bound to the Warrior 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
15 A Texas-Made Match 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
16 Healing the Soldier’s Heart 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
17 An Unlikely Union 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
18 Lone Wolf’s Lady 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
19 The Wyoming Heir 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
20 Journey of Hope 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
21 Her Roman Protector 2013 Naomi Rawlings Buy
22 The Nanny Arrangement 2014 Naomi Rawlings Buy
23 Protected by the Warrior 2014 Naomi Rawlings Buy
24 Family on the Range 2014 Naomi Rawlings Buy
25 The Gift of a Child 2014 Naomi Rawlings Buy
26 Rocky Mountain Dreams 2014 Naomi Rawlings Buy
27 Conveniently Wed 2014 Naomi Rawlings Buy
28 The Marriage Bargain 2014 Naomi Rawlings Buy
29 Accidental Fiancee 2015 Naomi Rawlings Buy
30 Captive on the High Seas 2015 Naomi Rawlings Buy
31 Sheltered by the Warrior 2015 Naomi Rawlings Buy
32 Family of Her Dreams 2015 Naomi Rawlings Buy
33 The Lawman’s Redemption 2015 Naomi Rawlings Buy
34 Second Chance Love 2015 Naomi Rawlings Buy
35 His Precious Inheritance 2015 Naomi Rawlings Buy
36 The Matchmaker’s Match 2015 Naomi Rawlings Buy
37 A Convenient Christmas Bride 2015 Naomi Rawlings Buy
38 The Express Rider’s Lady 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
39 A Home of Her Own 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
40 Shotgun Marriage 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
41 The Reluctant Bridegroom 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
42 Once More a Family 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
43 Counterfeit Courtship 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
44 The Nanny Solution 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
45 A Hasty Betrothal 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
46 Make-Believe Beau 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
47 The Nanny’s Little Matchmakers 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
48 A Mother in the Making 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
49 The Rightful Heir 2016 Naomi Rawlings Buy
50 For the Sake of the Children 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
51 The Reluctant Guardian 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
52 Honor-Bound Lawman 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
53 The Outlaw’s Secret 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
54 Frontier Agreement 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
55 Her Motherhood Wish 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
56 Undercover Sheriff 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
57 The Marshal’s Mission 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
58 An Unlikely Mother 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
59 Her Cherokee Groom 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
60 Lone Star Bride 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
61 The Renegade’s Redemption 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
62 Rancher to the Rescue 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
63 Mistletoe Mommy 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
64 A Mistaken Match 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
65 Their Mistletoe Matchmakers 2017 Naomi Rawlings Buy
66 His Forgotten Fiancee 2018 Naomi Rawlings Buy
67 The Rancher’s Temporary Engagement 2018 Naomi Rawlings Buy
68 Husband by Arrangement 2018 Naomi Rawlings Buy
69 The Rancher Inherits a Family 2018 Naomi Rawlings Buy
70 Baby on Her Doorstep 2025 Naomi Rawlings Buy
71 A Ready-Made Texas Family 2025 Naomi Rawlings Buy
72 Handpicked Family 2025 Naomi Rawlings Buy

Love Inspired Historical is a multi-author romance line published by Harlequin under the Love Inspired imprint. The books are Christian historical romances set across a wide range of time periods and locations, from the American frontier to Regency England. Each book is a standalone romance or part of a short connected series within the larger line, and dozens of authors have contributed over the years.

Naomi Rawlings is one of the many authors who has written for the Love Inspired Historical line. The imprint gave authors a platform for faith-centered historical romances with consistent length and format. The line spans decades of publication and includes hundreds of titles, making it one of the most extensive collections of Christian historical romance available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Love Inspired: Historical series?

There are 72 books in the Love Inspired: Historical series, published between 1993 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Love Inspired: Historical series?

The first book in the Love Inspired: Historical series is Blessing, published in 1993.

What is the Love Inspired Historical line?

Love Inspired Historical was a category romance imprint from Harlequin that published Christian historical romances. The line featured books from many different authors, each writing standalone or short series romances set in various historical periods. The books share a focus on faith-based storytelling and wholesome romantic relationships.

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