Order of Kathleen E. Woodiwiss Books
Kathleen Woodiwiss (1939-2007) was an American author of historical romance novels. She is a considered a pioneer of the romance genre. After she settled with her husband in Minnesota, Kathleen tried several times to write a novel longhand, but failed. Once she got her hands on an electric typewriter, she was able to get started. Her 600-page manuscripts were initially rejected by hardcover publishers, but found a home in paperback. Her novels included sex scenes, following monogamous relationships in historical settings.
Kathleen Woodiwiss’ career began in 1972 with her debut novel, The Flame and the Flower. The novel launched her Birmingham Family Saga series. Her final novel was published shortly after her death in 2007, which was entitled Everlasting. Below is a list of Kathleen E. Woodiwiss’ books in order of when they were originally released:
Publication Order of Birmingham Family Saga Books
| The Flame and the Flower | (1972) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Beyond the Kiss | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Season Beyond a Kiss | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Elusive Flame | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Chronological Order of Birmingham Family Saga Books | ||
Publication Order of Kathleen E. Woodwiss Standalone Novels
| The Wolf and the Dove | (1974) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Shanna | (1977) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Ashes in the Wind | (1979) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Come Love a Stranger | (1980) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| A Rose in Winter | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| So Worthy My Love | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Forever in Your Embrace | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Petals on the River | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| The Reluctant Suitor | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Everlasting | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of The Gamblers Books
(with Lisa Kleypas)
| Then Came You | (1993) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Dreaming of You | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Publication Order of Anthologies
| Three Weddings and a Kiss | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
| Married at Midnight | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon.com |
Notes: Three Weddings and a Kiss also contains stories by Catherine Anderson, Loretta Chase and Lisa Kleypas. Married at Midnight also includes stories from Jo Beverley, Tanya Anne Crosby and Samantha James.
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Kathleen E. Woodiwiss Synopsis: In The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss, Heather Simmons is seemingly stuck in a life of unending toil until she must flee and seek refuge with a virile and dangerous stranger. Captain Brandon Birmingham receives scourn when he abducts the stunning fugitive near a dock in London. But nothing can keep him from keeping his prize, who he is determined to make his woman.
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I have loved Kathleen Woodiwiss’ books since the first one came out “The Flame and the Flower”.
I have the whole collection and have literally read them over and over again.
I have not found another author who knew her history so well, that she would put incidents that happened during the times the books were dated for.
I miss her greatly, Kathleen opened my eyes to good writing & storytelling.
Thank you
Audrey
I read the Birmingham series in the late 1970s. My interest in history was piqued in a different way. Woodiwiss remains forever iconic.
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