How many books has Kathleen E. Woodiwiss written?

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss published 16 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start Birmingham Family Saga with The Flame and the Flower. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's most famous book?

Shanna (1977) is Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's most widely read book.

Are Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's books connected?

5 books belong to 1 series (Birmingham Family Saga); the other 13 books stand alone.

Does Kathleen E. Woodiwiss write under a pen name?

Yes: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss has also published as Kathleen E. Woodiwiss or Kathleen Woodiwiss.

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss books in order

American writer

Lived: 1939–2007
Country: United States
Books: 18
Series: 1
Also writes as: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss or Kathleen Woodiwiss

Literary fiction

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss published 16 novels and 2 other books, beginning with The Wolf and the Dove (1974). The series is Birmingham Family Saga (5 books, starting with The Flame and the Flower). The best-known is Shanna (1977).

Updated September 2026

Birmingham Family Saga books in order (5)Series page

Reading order: 1 The Flame and the Flower (1980) · 2 "The Kiss" in THREE WEDDINGS AND A KISS (1995) · 3 "Beyond the Kiss" in MARRIED AT MIDNIGHT (1996) · 4 The Elusive Flame (1998) · 5 A Season Beyond a Kiss (2000)

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The Flame and the Flower (1980)
502 pages★ 4.2 (11 ratings)
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2.
"The Kiss" in THREE WEDDINGS AND A KISS (1995)
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3.
"Beyond the Kiss" in MARRIED AT MIDNIGHT (1996)
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4.
The Elusive Flame (1998)
458 pages
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5.
A Season Beyond a Kiss (2000)
500 pages
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Where to start with Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

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Shanna
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's most-read book.
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Everlasting
One of the most-read, at about 484 pages.

Standalone novels in order

The Wolf and the Dove (1974)
508 pages★ 4.3 (17 ratings)
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Shanna (1977)
666 pages★ 4.1 (19 ratings)
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Ashes in the Wind (1979)
672 pages★ 4.0 (9 ratings)
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A Rose In Winter (1982)
567 pages★ 3.6 (10 ratings)
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Come Love A Stranger (1984)
501 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)
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So Worthy My Love (1989)
518 pages★ 4.5 (6 ratings)
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Forever in Your Embrace (1992)
547 pages★ 3.0 (5 ratings)
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Three Weddings and a Kiss (1996)
556 pages
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Petals on the River (1997)
551 pages
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The Reluctant Suitor (2003)
486 pages
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Everlasting (2007)
484 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)
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Other books in order

The Wolf and the Dove Avon 18457 (1974)
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Kathleen E. Woodiwiss Collection (2002)
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About Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss was an American novelist. She pioneered the historical romance genre with the 1972 publication of her novel The Flame and the Flower.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Kathleen E. Woodiwiss FAQ

How many books has Kathleen E. Woodiwiss written?: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss published 16 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start Birmingham Family Saga with The Flame and the Flower. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's last book?: Everlasting (2007).
What is Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's most famous book?: Shanna (1977) is Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's most widely read book.
Are Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's books connected?: 5 books belong to 1 series (Birmingham Family Saga); the other 13 books stand alone.
Does Kathleen E. Woodiwiss write under a pen name?: Yes: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss has also published as Kathleen E. Woodiwiss or Kathleen Woodiwiss.