Kristin Billerbeck Books in Order
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Kristin Billerbeck books in publication order
31 books
Strong As The Redwood
by Kristin Billerbeck
1997
Teacher Rachel Phillips settles in a California logging town, where her stepfather's control complicates her future. Attraction to mill owner Chase Dylan brings further trouble when a vindictive widow turns local opinion against her.
What the Heart Sees
by Kristin Billerbeck
1998
Marketing executive Brenna Turner faces a neurological illness that threatens her sight and independence. Her attraction to physician Luke Marcusson complicates treatment, while both must reconsider faith, professional boundaries, and what it means to love.
Meet My Sister, Tess
by Kristin Billerbeck
1999
Tess Ellison plans a financially secure marriage so she can keep caring for her brother Robby. When his new social worker challenges those plans, Tess must weigh family responsibility against the possibility of real love.
The Landlord Takes a Bride
by Kristin Billerbeck
2000
Stefani Willems hopes to reclaim her family's land, but a Colorado cowboy takes away her opportunity. His business dealings also threaten her job, leaving her to confront resentment just as unexpected romantic feelings emerge.
Grace In Action
by Kristin Billerbeck
2001
Single mother Grace Brawlins is determined to raise her son without relying on anyone else. A firefighter's friendship with the boy challenges her defenses, forcing Grace to reconsider trust, faith, and the possibility of romance.
The Prodigal's Welcome
by Kristin Billerbeck
2001
Nathaniel Pemberton returns from California's goldfields to a Mississippi home transformed by the Civil War. His father's welcome offers hope, but a wounded brother and lost sweetheart complicate his search for forgiveness and belonging.
Unbreakable Hope
by Kristin Billerbeck
2001
Emily Jensen has clear expectations for the man she wants to marry. Meeting Darin Black challenges those ideals, as his troubled past and continuing consequences force her to consider whether she can trust his changed life.
What a Girl Wants
by Kristin Billerbeck
2003
Patent attorney Ashley Stockingdale is tired of lonely weekends and uninspiring church singles events in Silicon Valley. When new romantic possibilities appear, her pursuit of a more exciting life tests her expectations, priorities, and faith.
Love Online
by Kristin Billerbeck
2004
Manhattan chef Jessica Stewart turns to online dating in hopes of finding a husband and starting a family. Her longtime friend Tom wants to help, but his own hidden feelings put their comfortable friendship at risk.
She's Out of Control
by Kristin Billerbeck
2004
Ashley Stockingdale wants her relationship to move toward marriage, but her boyfriend avoids commitment. Renovations, an unruly puppy, and the return of an old boyfriend add complications as she tries to work out her future.
A Girl's Best Friend
by Kristin Billerbeck
2005
Morgan Malliard's privileged life unravels, forcing her to face employment, public transportation, and a future beyond her father's control. With fellow Spa Girls Lilly and Poppy nearby, she must rethink independence, friendship, and romance.
She's All That
by Kristin Billerbeck
2005
Fashion designer Lilly Jacob loses out on a promotion and discovers her boyfriend's betrayal. A retreat with her Spa Girls friends offers breathing room, but she still needs to decide how to rebuild her confidence and future.
With This Ring, I'm Confused
by Kristin Billerbeck
2005
Engaged patent attorney Ashley Stockingdale expects wedding planning to be complicated, but family interference and competing plans overwhelm her. An ex-boyfriend's return at work adds another obstacle as she struggles to protect her own wishes.
Calm, Cool, and Adjusted
by Kristin Billerbeck
2006
Chiropractor Poppy Clayton believes in natural living, but her romantic prospects leave much to be desired. As her friends push her toward change, an unlikely attraction to a plastic surgeon challenges her carefully maintained convictions.
Mother's Wedding Dress
by Kristin Billerbeck
2006
An inherited wedding dress and chest connect four romances across changing generations and circumstances. Beginning with an orphan traveling the Oregon Trail, these stories follow women whose hopes for marriage intersect with family obligations and faith.
Split Ends
by Kristin Billerbeck
2007
Sarah Claire Winowski leaves small-town Wyoming to pursue a career styling hair in Beverly Hills. Celebrity clients, a difficult boss, an unscrupulous cousin, and competing romantic interests challenge her ambitions and sense of identity.
The Trophy Wives Club
by Kristin Billerbeck
2007
After her wealthy husband abandons her, Haley Cutler struggles to imagine life beyond their marriage. A lawyer directs her toward a church group of other discarded wives, where rebuilding confidence brings uncomfortable questions and new possibilities.
Back to Life
by Kristin Billerbeck
2008
Widowed Lindsay must rebuild her life after the death of her much older husband. His first wife controls the estate, creating an awkward relationship that forces both women to reconsider their assumptions and confront family complications.
Perfectly Dateless
by Kristin Billerbeck
2010
Daisy Crispin sets herself a deadline to find a prom date, despite parents who forbid dating. With homemade clothes and little social experience working against her, she tries to negotiate independence and navigate unfamiliar romantic possibilities.
A Billion Reasons Why
by Kristin Billerbeck
2011
Katie McKenna has built a practical life and plans to marry a dependable man. When wealthy ex-boyfriend Luc DeForges returns with a wedding invitation, a trip to New Orleans threatens the security of her carefully chosen future.
Delight Yourself in the Lord
by Kristin Billerbeck
2011
Five writers draw on everyday frustrations to offer one hundred brief devotions for women. Personal stories and reflections explore how faith, hope and a sense of humor can help readers face responsibilities, setbacks and uncertain days.
Perfectly Invisible
by Kristin Billerbeck
2011
Daisy Crispin's final semester should bring clarity about college and romance, but her boyfriend's distance and her best friend's questionable ventures complicate everything. Public embarrassment forces Daisy to reconsider how much control she has over her future.
Perfectly Ridiculous
by Kristin Billerbeck
2012
Daisy Crispin hopes an Argentina trip will bring adventure before college, but her parents join her travels. Family worries, money problems, and unexpected complications challenge her plans as she tries to establish independence without abandoning those she loves.
Swimming to the Surface
by Kristin Billerbeck
2012
Abandoned by an emotionally abusive husband, Kelsey Mitchell struggles to raise two children in Santa Cruz. Her daughter's danger and a disillusioned former pastor's search for purpose challenge their understanding of faith, compassion, and a possible future together.
The Scent of Rain
by Kristin Billerbeck
2012
Perfumer Daphne Sweeten leaves Paris for marriage and an American job, only to be jilted and lose her sense of smell. Concealing the problem from her new boss becomes increasingly difficult as an unexpected attraction develops.
What a Girl Needs
by Kristin Billerbeck
2013
Marriage has taken Ashley Stockingdale away from her career and Silicon Valley friends. A solo visit home brings an old boyfriend and a job offer back into her life, prompting questions about her marriage and neglected ambitions.
The Theory of Happily Ever After
by Kristin Billerbeck
2018
Happiness researcher Maggie Maguire retreats into heartbreak after her fiancé leaves her. Friends arrange a speaking engagement on a cruise, where an encounter with Sam Wellington challenges her theories and her confidence in finding happiness herself.
Room at the Top
by Kristin Billerbeck
2020
Sophia Campelli inherits an unexpected share of a San Francisco mansion, provided she lives with three previously unknown half sisters and restores it. Family tensions and attraction to a sister's fiancé complicate an already difficult arrangement.
The Ranchero's Daughter
by Kristin Billerbeck
2021
In early California, Isabella is promised to a wealthy Californio when a traveling preacher of Spanish noble birth captures her heart. Her attraction forces her to consider how she can choose love while remaining faithful to her beliefs.
The View from Above
by Kristin Billerbeck
2022
An injured ballerina returns to San Francisco under the terms of her grandfather’s will. Brinn Wentworth faces a rejecting mother and unfamiliar sisters while charity work with Garrick Kane offers a chance to reconsider trust and affection.
Under a Neon Moon
by Kristin Billerbeck
2025
Family scandal drives socialite Quinn Wentworth away from San Francisco’s cameras and privileged circles. Cowboy veterinarian Shane McCarthy offers refuge for her horse, bringing Quinn into a different world and challenging her doubts about lasting love.
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