Gilbert Morris Books in Order
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Gilbert Morris books in publication order
236 books
The Tapestry
by Gilbert Morris
2005
Raised as an orphan at a New Orleans convent, seamstress Leonie Vernay longs for a family of her own. A stranger's claim to know her origins launches a search that tests whether her desire for belonging has obscured her judgment.
The Unlikely Allies
by Gilbert Morris
2005
Mallory Anne Winslow travels to northern Norway to work among the Lapps, only to face a German invasion. Joining the resistance, she receives a dangerous assignment: win a Nazi colonel's trust to uncover his military plans.
The Virtuous Woman
by Gilbert Morris
2005
Grace Winslow, believed dead as a baby, returns to relatives whose comfortable lives clash with her rough upbringing. Only her scarred, withdrawn brother welcomes her, and when she disappears, his search tests their fragile family bonds.
Till Shiloh Comes
by Gilbert Morris
2005
Jacob's twelve sons struggle with rivalry, loyalty, and their family's future. Though Joseph appears destined to lead, Jacob's prophecy places Judah at the center of a story shaped by competing expectations and the promise of a coming ruler.
Daughter of Deliverance
by Gilbert Morris
2006
Forced into prostitution by her father's gambling debts, Rahab faces a new danger as Israel approaches Jericho. Shelter for two spies offers a chance of rescue, while her growing bond with Ardon confronts prejudice against her past.
Santa Fe Woman
by Gilbert Morris
2006
After her family loses its fortune, Jori Hayden joins a wagon train seeking a fresh start on the Santa Fe Trail. Hiring recently released prisoner Chad Rocklin as a guide brings new uncertainty to an already dangerous journey.
The Dream
by Gilbert Morris
2006
Seventeen-year-old Lanie Freeman holds her siblings together while her father remains in prison. As she pursues writing and faces new romantic attention, tensions among Fairhope's residents bring fresh challenges to her family, faith, and hopes for the future.
The Hesitant Hero
by Gilbert Morris
2006
After failing at college and painting, Tyler Winslow settles in France and pursues an uninterested former classmate. War changes his priorities when Jewish orphans are entrusted to him, forcing him to face responsibility while escaping the Nazis.
The High Calling
by Gilbert Morris
2006
Katherine Winslow travels to London for missionary training, convinced marriage would interfere with God's plans for her. Reuniting with an old love serving in the RAF complicates that certainty, especially when he disappears during the Battle of Britain.
The Pilgrim Song
by Gilbert Morris
2006
Widower Lewis Winslow worries about his children's choices, but the stock market crash threatens their entire way of life. As the family loses its fortune, help from an old army friend brings questions about trust and survival.
The Widow's Choice
by Gilbert Morris
2006
Widowed Alona Winslow Jennings marries an older, wealthy man to provide for her three sons during the Depression. Attraction to a fighter pilot then places her longing for love in conflict with her faith and marriage vows.
A Man for Temperance
by Gilbert Morris
2007
After cholera leaves children orphaned in her Oregon community, Temperance Peabody plans to take them east to relatives. Her only escort is a rough drifter, whose outlook clashes with hers as they face the dangers of the journey.
The Cat's Pajamas
by Gilbert Morris
2007
A film production brings Hollywood visitors to the Alabama coast where Kate Forrest and Jake Novak share an inherited house. When murders interrupt the filming, their cats, Jacques and Cleo, become involved in a mystery among the actors.
The Courtship
by Gilbert Morris
2007
Lanie Freeman's publishing hopes advance while her family struggles through the Depression. Her sister travels to Los Angeles seeking a witness who could clear their imprisoned father, and two marriage proposals force Lanie to weigh love against her responsibilities.
The Mermaid in the Basement
by Gilbert Morris
2007
When an actress is murdered in Victorian London, Lady Serafina Trent's brother becomes a suspect. Determined to clear him, Serafina investigates with actor Dylan Tremayne, whose criminal past complicates their partnership and her confidence in scientific reasoning.
The Miracle
by Gilbert Morris
2007
Lanie Freeman's brother proposes turning their old truck into a traveling store to support the family. As a visiting author encourages her writing, their father's cancer diagnosis and a crisis in Fairhope threaten her hopes for stability and love.
The White Knight
by Gilbert Morris
2007
Pilot Luke Winslow loses his love in Spain and retreats into drinking, with tragic consequences. Helping Joelle care for troubled girls offers a different path, but World War II draws him back into combat against an old enemy.
What the Cat Dragged In
by Gilbert Morris
2007
Kate Forrest and her son inherit a beach house in Alabama, but must share it with aspiring novelist Jake Novak. When a murder unsettles their new surroundings, Kate's cats, Jacques and Cleo, take an interest in the mystery.
When the Cat's Away
by Gilbert Morris
2007
An international cat show comes to White Sands, Alabama, delighting Kate Forrest and irritating Jake Novak. When prized contestants begin disappearing, Jake investigates the thefts, with help from their friends and the cats Jacques and Cleo.
A Conspiracy of Ravens
by Gilbert Morris
2008
Lady Serafina Trent and Dylan Tremayne investigate the rightful heir to their neighbors' estate. A child believed dead may be living in a London slum, but a butler's murder turns the inheritance question into a dangerous investigation.
Dawn of a New Day
by Gilbert Morris
2008
The Stuart family faces the upheavals of the 1960s, from Vietnam to changing youth culture. Bobby's promising movie career draws him toward celebrity drug use, while an unexpected romance adds another complication to the family's changing lives.
Joelle's Secret
by Gilbert Morris
2008
Fleeing her predatory stepfather, seventeen-year-old Joelle Jones cuts her hair and disguises herself as a boy. Work as a stablehand leads to a wagon train bound for California, where harsh conditions threaten the identity she must conceal.
Angel Train
by Gilbert Morris
2009
Charity Morgan's religious community plans to leave its threatened Pennsylvania home for Oregon. Their best guide is a prisoner offered parole for completing the journey, forcing the travelers to entrust their safety to men they fear and distrust.
Honor in the Dust
by Gilbert Morris
2009
Stuart Winslow enters Henry VIII's court hoping to lift his family out of poverty. His ambition faces a moral test when he is ordered to deliver Bible translator William Tyndale for execution, placing advancement in conflict with faith.
Sonnet to a Dead Contessa
by Gilbert Morris
2009
Scotland Yard asks Lady Serafina Trent and Dylan Tremayne to investigate murders among London's aristocratic women. Dylan's former sweetheart strains their partnership, while mounting clues suggest Serafina herself could be the killer's next target.
When the Heavens Fall
by Gilbert Morris
2010
Disgraced soldier Brandon Winslow drifts into gambling and fraud during Mary I's reign. Witnessing executions of Protestants draws him into resistance, but protecting his pastor uncle may require backing Princess Elizabeth in a conspiracy punishable by death.
As the Sparks Fly Upward
by Gilbert Morris
2011
Colin Winslow combines herbal remedies with medical training to become a doctor noticed by Queen Elizabeth. Court intrigue tests his loyalties, while treating his wounded brother forces him to confront feelings for his brother's wife and doubts about faith.
The Crossing
by Gilbert Morris
2011
Raised among the Cheyenne, Yancy Tremayne resists the Amish community his father rejoins. Studying under Thomas Jackson opens a military path, but the Civil War forces him to weigh that future against his family's commitment to peace.
The River Queen
by Gilbert Morris
2011
After her father gambles away the family's fortune, Julienne Ashby tries to rebuild an old riverboat into a livelihood. Hiring disgraced captain Dallas Bronte brings practical help, but rivalry with other owners and their mutual hostility complicate the venture.
The Sword
by Gilbert Morris
2011
Reckless gambler Clay Tremayne joins Jeb Stuart's Confederate cavalry hoping to change his life. Wartime service challenges his attempt at redemption, while winning Chantel Fortier's trust requires more than the promises of a man she has reason to doubt.
The River Palace
by Gilbert Morris
2012
After the Civil War, former enemies Dennis Wainwright and Gage Kennon form an unlikely partnership. Helping a traveling family's injured elder draws Gage toward her guarded granddaughter, and their journey leads to a showboat on the Mississippi.
The River Rose
by Gilbert Morris
2012
Widow Jeanne Bettencourt inherits a steamboat that could support her daughter, but another heir also has a claim. Required to live aboard with Clint Hardin, she must balance rebuilding the vessel, religious convictions, and increasingly complicated romantic choices.
The Surrender
by Gilbert Morris
2012
Morgan Tremayne leaves his Amish heritage and builds a Virginia horse farm while sheltering an orphaned girl. When the Civil War begins, following Robert E. Lee into battle threatens the life and convictions he has established.
Rosa's Land
by Gilbert Morris
2013
Lafayette Riordan dreams of becoming a Western marshal despite an upbringing suited to scholarship and art. Rosa Ramirez needs protection for her grandfather’s ranch, bringing his untested ambitions into conflict with the outlaws threatening her home.
Sabrina's Man
by Gilbert Morris
2013
When a conman takes away Sabrina’s younger sister, her family’s wealth cannot secure justice. She heads west to find them, reluctantly relying on Waco Smith, a former criminal whose past makes him an uncomfortable ally.
Raina's Choice
by Gilbert Morris
2014
Raina Vernay hopes a stranger named Ty Kincaid can help her escape her brutal brother-in-law and find her father. Their journey toward Indian Territory offers the possibility of freedom, but brings new obstacles to her plans.



































