Francine Rivers books in order
American writer
- Born
- 1947
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 49
- Series
- 1
Francine Rivers has published 39 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 9 other books, beginning with Rebel in His Arms (1981). The series is Second Chance at Love (3 books, starting with Heart's Divided (Second Chance at Love)). The best-known is Redeming Love (1991). The latest is Lady's MineThe Lady's Mine (2022).
Updated September 2026
Second Chance at Love books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Heart's Divided (Second Chance at Love) (1983) · 2 Heart in Hiding (1984) · 3 Pagan Heart (1985)
- 1.
Heart's Divided (Second Chance at Love) (1983)
- 2.
Heart in Hiding (1984)
- 3.
Pagan Heart (1985)
Where to start with Francine Rivers
Start here
Redeming Love
Francine Rivers's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Priest
One of the most-read, at about 302 pages.
Newest
Lady's MineThe Lady's Mine
Published 2022.
Standalone novels in order
Rebel in His Arms (1981)
Not So Wild a Dream (1985)
Sycamore Hill (1985)
Outlaw's Embrace (1986)
A Fire in the Heart (1987)
Redeming Love (1991)
A Voice in the Wind (1993)
An Echo in the Darkness (1994)
As Sure as the Dawn (1995)
The Last Sin Eater (1998)
Leota's Garden (1999)
Unashamed (2000)
Unashamed: Rahab (2000)
Unveiled (2000)
Unafraid (2001)
Unshaken (2001)
Unspoken (2001)
The Francine Rivers Reader (2002)
The Scarlet Thread (2002)
And the Shofar Blew (2003)
Lineage of Grace (2003)
The Atonement Child (2003)
The Priest (2004)
The Prince (2005)
The Warrior (2005)
The Prophet (2006)
Bible Stories for Growing Kids (2007)
The Scribe (Sons of Encouragement) (2007)
Her Daughter's Dream (2010)
Her Mother's Hope (2010)
Martas Legacy Series (2011)
Sons of Encouragement (2011)
Bridge to Haven (2014)
The Masterpiece (2018)
Un Linaje De Gracia (2019)
Lady's MineThe Lady's Mine (2022)
Non-fiction in order
Earth Psalms (2016)
Other books in order
Sarina Can (1983)
This Golden Valley (1983)
The Shoe Box (1999)
Redeeming Love 20th Anniversary Edition (2010)
Mark of the Lion (2012)
Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (2016)
Francine Rivers Historical Collection (2016)
Redeeming Love (2021)
The Lady's Mine (2022)
Film and TV adaptations
- Un paseo a Playa Ancha (2022)Film · from Redeming Love
About Francine Rivers
Francine Sandra Rivers is an American author of fiction with Christian themes, including inspirational romance novels. Prior to becoming a born-again Christian in 1986, Rivers wrote historical romance novels. She is best known for her inspirational novel Redeeming Love, while another novel, The Last Sin Eater, received its own film adaptation released in 2007 by Fox Faith. A film based on Redeeming Love was released on January 21, 2022 through Pinnacle Peak Pictures and Universal Pictures.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Francine Rivers FAQ
- How many books has Francine Rivers written?
- Francine Rivers has published 39 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Francine Rivers's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Second Chance at Love with Heart's Divided (Second Chance at Love). The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Francine Rivers's latest book?
- Lady's MineThe Lady's Mine (2022).
- What is Francine Rivers's most famous book?
- Redeming Love (1991) is Francine Rivers's most widely read book.
- Are Francine Rivers's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Second Chance at Love); the other 46 books stand alone.
- Which Francine Rivers books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Redeming Love (as Un paseo a Playa Ancha, film, 2022).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.