Deborah Smith Books in Order
Explore the Deborah Smith Sweet Tea anthologies featuring Sarah Addison Allen, with story lists in order, brief descriptions, series background, and reading tips.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
52 books
Sara's Surprise
by Deborah Smith
1980
Just a Little Bit Guilty
by Deborah Smith
1987
California Royale
by Deborah Smith
1988
Caught by Surprise
by Deborah Smith
1988
Hold on Tight
by Deborah Smith
1988
Jed's Sweet Revenge
by Deborah Smith
1988
Hot Touch
by Deborah Smith
1989
Kat's Tale
by Deborah Smith
1989
Never Let Go
by Deborah Smith
1989
Sundance and the Princess
by Deborah Smith
1989
Tempting the Wolf
by Deborah Smith
1989
Honey and Smoke
by Deborah Smith
1990
Legends
by Deborah Smith
1990
The Silver Fox
by Deborah Smith
1990
The Silver Fox and the Red-Hot Dove
by Deborah Smith
1990
Follow the Sun
by Deborah Smith
1991
Heart of the Dragon
by Deborah Smith
1991
Miracle
by Deborah Smith
1991
Stranger in Camelot
by Deborah Smith
1991
The Beloved Woman
by Deborah Smith
1991
Blue Willow
by Deborah Smith
1993
Silk and Stone
by Deborah Smith
1994
A Place to Call Home
by Deborah Smith
1997
When Venus Fell
by Deborah Smith
1998
Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes
by Deborah Smith
2000
Alice at Heart
by Deborah Smith
2001
Mossy Creek
by Judith Keim
2001
This collective novel opens the door to quirky Mossy Creek, Georgia, where gossip, family tangles, and small-town kindness fill every porch and café. Each linked story adds another voice to the town's warm, funny world.
On Bear Mountain
by Deborah Smith
2001
Reunion at Mossy Creek
by Judith Keim
2002
A long-awaited reunion pulls Mossy Creek's residents back into old memories, old feuds, and the question of what really happened when the high school burned. It is another chatty, affectionate visit to a town that remembers everything.
The Stone Flower Garden
by Deborah Smith
2002
Summer in Mossy Creek
by Judith Keim
2003
Summer brings fresh celebrations, neighborly chaos, and a new round of linked stories from Mossy Creek. The result is a breezy small-town anthology full of humor, heart, and Southern atmosphere.
Sweet Hush
by Deborah Smith
2003
Blessings of Mossy Creek
by Judith Keim
2004
As autumn settles over Mossy Creek, weddings, babies, church politics, and gratitude give the town plenty to talk about. This installment mixes laughter, scandal, and warmth in the series' familiar collective style.
Charming Grace
by Deborah Smith
2004
Diary of a Radical Mermaid
by Deborah Smith
2004
More Sweet Tea
by Deborah Smith
2005
A Day in Mossy Creek
by Judith Keim
2006
Over the course of a single day, Mossy Creek's residents tangle with errands, secrets, meals, and each other. The linked stories capture how much comedy and tenderness can fit into one busy small-town day.
The Crossroads Cafe
by Deborah Smith
2006
A Gentle Rain
by Deborah Smith
2007
At Home in Mossy Creek
by Judith Keim
2007
This return to Mossy Creek leans into home, family, and the ties that keep people rooted, even when life turns messy. Expect multiple voices, local color, and the easy charm of a town where everybody knows your story.
On Grandma's Porch
by Sarah Addison Allen
2007
A companion volume in the Sweet Tea anthologies, On Grandma’s Porch collects short pieces by Southern writers, including Sarah Addison Allen, about front-porch childhoods, eccentric relatives, small-town scandals, and the memories, recipes, and rituals families pass down.
Gone But Not Forgotten
by Judith Keim
2008
After a fatal accident, Sunny lingers in Mossy Creek as a ghost, watching over her twins and worrying about the family meant to raise them. It is a tender, unusual novella about grief, motherhood, and learning to let go.
Critters of Mossy Creek
by Judith Keim
2009
Pets take center stage in this Mossy Creek collection, where dogs, cats, birds, fish, and the people who adore them stir up trouble. The stories are playful, affectionate, and full of small-town animal chaos.
The Biscuit Witch
by Deborah Smith
2013
The Pickle Queen
by Deborah Smith
2013
Closer Than They Appear
by Judith Keim
2014
This Mossy Creek side story offers another close look at the town's people, problems, and unexpectedly touching moments. Even brief visits here come packed with gossip, humor, and the comfort of familiar faces.
Hearing Wings
by Deborah Smith
2014
Saving Jonquils
by Deborah Smith
2014
Southern Girls Sag
by Deborah Smith
2014
The Apple Pie Knights
by Deborah Smith
2014
The Yarn Spinner
by Deborah Smith
2014
The Kitchen Charmer
by Deborah Smith
2017
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