McKenna's Daughters books in order

Q: "How many books are in the McKenna's Daughters series?"

"There are four books in the McKenna's Daughters series, published between 2011 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the McKenna's Daughters series?"

"The first book in the McKenna's Daughters series is Maggie's Journey, published in 2011."

Q: "Are the McKenna's Daughters books about different characters or do they follow the same protagonist?"

"The series follows three McKenna sisters: Maggie (Maggie's Journey), Mary (Mary's Blessing and Mary's Redemption), and Catherine (Catherine's Pursuit). Each book centres on a different sister, though the family connection runs through all four volumes."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Maggie’s Journey	2011	Lena Nelson Dooley	Buy
2	Mary’s Blessing	2012	Lena Nelson Dooley	N/A
3	Mary’s Blessing / Mary’s Redemption	2012	Lena Nelson Dooley	Buy
4	Catherine’s Pursuit	2013	Lena Nelson Dooley	Buy

McKenna’s Daughters is a four-book Christian historical romance series by Lena Nelson Dooley published between 2011 and 2013. The series follows the daughters of the McKenna family — Maggie, Mary, and Catherine — as they each pursue love and faith across the American frontier. The series begins with Maggie’s Journey (2011) and ends with Catherine’s Pursuit (2013), with two books dedicated to Mary’s story in between.

The frontier setting and family saga structure are representative of Dooley’s historical fiction at its most characteristic. The series is published by Barbour Publishing, a leading Christian fiction imprint, and fits within the inspirational romance tradition of the genre. Readers who enjoy series about family dynamics set against historical backdrops will find McKenna’s Daughters one of Dooley’s most cohesive works.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the McKenna's Daughters series?

There are four books in the McKenna’s Daughters series, published between 2011 and 2013.

What is the first book in the McKenna's Daughters series?

The first book in the McKenna’s Daughters series is Maggie’s Journey, published in 2011.

Are the McKenna's Daughters books about different characters or do they follow the same protagonist?

The series follows three McKenna sisters: Maggie (Maggie’s Journey), Mary (Mary’s Blessing and Mary’s Redemption), and Catherine (Catherine’s Pursuit). Each book centres on a different sister, though the family connection runs through all four volumes.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order