Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 20 books, including "Dancing with Fireflies" and "The Convenient Groom". She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader's Choice Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist.
Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories. Her readers enjoy the experience of falling in love vicariously through her characters and can expect a happily-ever-after sigh as they close the pages of her books.
Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories. Her readers enjoy the experience of falling in love vicariously through her characters and can expect a happily-ever-after sigh as they close the pages of her books.
Genres: Inspirational
New Books
Series
Kansas Brides
1. Stranger's Bride (1999)
2. Never a Bride (2000)
3. Bittersweet Bride (2002)
4. His Brother's Bride (2003)
1. Stranger's Bride (1999)
2. Never a Bride (2000)
3. Bittersweet Bride (2002)
4. His Brother's Bride (2003)
Nantucket Love Story
1. Surrender Bay (2007)
2. The Convenient Groom (2008)
3. Seaside Letters (2009)
4. Driftwood Lane (2010)
1. Surrender Bay (2007)
2. The Convenient Groom (2008)
3. Seaside Letters (2009)
4. Driftwood Lane (2010)
Big Sky Romance
1. A Cowboy's Touch (2011)
2. The Accidental Bride (2011)
3. The Trouble with Cowboys (2012)
1. A Cowboy's Touch (2011)
2. The Accidental Bride (2011)
3. The Trouble with Cowboys (2012)
Chapel Springs
1. Barefoot Summer (2013)
2. Dancing with Fireflies (2014)
3. The Wishing Season (2014)
4. Married 'til Monday (2015)
1. Barefoot Summer (2013)
2. Dancing with Fireflies (2014)
3. The Wishing Season (2014)
4. Married 'til Monday (2015)
Blue Ridge Romance
0. Sweetbriar Cottage (2017)
1. Blue Ridge Sunrise (2017)
2. Honeysuckle Dreams (2018)
3. On Magnolia Lane (2018)
0. Sweetbriar Cottage (2017)
1. Blue Ridge Sunrise (2017)
2. Honeysuckle Dreams (2018)
3. On Magnolia Lane (2018)
Riverbend Romance
1. Riverbend Gap (2021)
2. Mulberry Hollow (2022)
3. Harvest Moon (2022)
4. Wildflower Falls (2023)
1. Riverbend Gap (2021)
2. Mulberry Hollow (2022)
3. Harvest Moon (2022)
4. Wildflower Falls (2023)
Novels
Omnibus
Reunions (2000) (with Eileen Berger and Colleen Coble)
Aloha (2002) (with Colleen Coble, Carol Cox and Gail Sattler)
The Wedding Machine / The Convenient Groom (2007) (with Beth Webb Hart)
Lonestar Sanctuary / Sweetwater Gap (2008) (with Colleen Coble)
The Convenient Groom / Wedding Machine (2009)
Contemporary Romance Box Set (2010) (with Beth Webb Hart and Rachel Hauck)
Sweetly Smitten (2014)
Mail-Order Marriage (2015) (with Mary Davis, Judith Miller, DiAnn Mills and Tracie Peterson)
This Time Around (2021) (with Melissa Ferguson and Kathleen Fuller)
Aloha (2002) (with Colleen Coble, Carol Cox and Gail Sattler)
The Wedding Machine / The Convenient Groom (2007) (with Beth Webb Hart)
Lonestar Sanctuary / Sweetwater Gap (2008) (with Colleen Coble)
The Convenient Groom / Wedding Machine (2009)
Contemporary Romance Box Set (2010) (with Beth Webb Hart and Rachel Hauck)
Sweetly Smitten (2014)
Mail-Order Marriage (2015) (with Mary Davis, Judith Miller, DiAnn Mills and Tracie Peterson)
This Time Around (2021) (with Melissa Ferguson and Kathleen Fuller)
Collections
Novellas
Series contributed to
Smitten
4. Reese (2011)
8. Love Blooms (2013)
12. Happily Ever After (2014)
Smitten (2011) (with Kristin Billerbeck, Colleen Coble and Diann Hunt)
Secretly Smitten (2012) (with Kristin Billerbeck, Colleen Coble and Diann Hunt)
Smitten Book Club (2014) (with Kristin Billerbeck, Colleen Coble and Diann Hunt)
4. Reese (2011)
8. Love Blooms (2013)
12. Happily Ever After (2014)
Smitten (2011) (with Kristin Billerbeck, Colleen Coble and Diann Hunt)
Secretly Smitten (2012) (with Kristin Billerbeck, Colleen Coble and Diann Hunt)
Smitten Book Club (2014) (with Kristin Billerbeck, Colleen Coble and Diann Hunt)
Year of Weddings
1. A December Bride (2013)
Winter Brides (omnibus) (2014) (with Deborah Raney and Betsy St Amant)
A Year of Weddings (omnibus) (2014) (with Debra Clopton, Katie Ganshert, Rachel Hauck, Meg Moseley, Deborah Raney, Betsy St Amant, Kathryn Springer, Beth K Vogt, Marybeth Whalen, Beth Wiseman and Lenora Worth)
1. A December Bride (2013)
Winter Brides (omnibus) (2014) (with Deborah Raney and Betsy St Amant)
A Year of Weddings (omnibus) (2014) (with Debra Clopton, Katie Ganshert, Rachel Hauck, Meg Moseley, Deborah Raney, Betsy St Amant, Kathryn Springer, Beth K Vogt, Marybeth Whalen, Beth Wiseman and Lenora Worth)
Denise Hunter recommends

A Sparkle of Silver (2018)
(Georgia Coast Romance, book 1)
Liz Johnson
"Lovers of history will enjoy this treasure-seeking adventure through a historic estate, and readers will appreciate a story that turns up riches of the lasting kind."

On a Summer Tide (2019)
(Three Sisters Island , book 1)
Suzanne Woods Fisher
"Fans of Suzanne Woods Fisher will love this story of three sisters coming together on a rugged Maine island to refurbish a camp. On a Summer Tide is an enduring tale of love and restoration."

This Wandering Heart (2020)
(Madison River Romance, book 1)
Janine Rosche
"In this debut novel, high school sweethearts are reunited in a tender second-chance story that takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery. Up-and-coming author Janine Rosche deftly uses a dash of humor to balance out weightier issues in This Wandering Heart. Romance readers are sure to fall in love with this adventurous heroine and swoonworthy hero!"

The Shell Collector (2021)
Nancy Naigle
"In The Shell Collector, Naigle takes readers on a hopeful journey of healing after unimaginable loss. A tragic past, lovable characters, and a charming small-town setting align for a meaningful beach read. Don’t miss this tender tale full of wisdom and insight!"

The Heart of Splendid Lake (2021)
Amy Clipston
"The Heart of Splendid Lake offers a welcome escape in the form of a sympathetic heroine and her struggling lakeside resort. Clipston proficiently explores love and loss, family and friendship in a touching, small-town romance that I devoured in a single day!"

The View from Above (2022)
(Pacific Avenue)
Kristin Billerbeck
"Billerbeck's stories whisk me away to another place and leave me with a smile."
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