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To Have and To Hold Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of To Have and To Hold books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the To Have and To Hold series? Start with "Gilded Spring (By: Jenny Bates)" (1983) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete To Have and To Hold reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Gilded Spring (By: Jenny Bates)
1983

Where The Heart Is (As:Claudia Bishop)
1984

Conquer the Memories (By: Jeanne Grant)
1984

Sunburst (By: Jeanne Grant)
1984

Trouble in Paradise (By: Jeanne Grant)
1984

That Champagne Feeling (As:Claudia Bishop)
1984

Fortune's Smile (By: Cassie Miles)
1984

Deeper Than Desire (By: Jacqueline Topaz)
1984

Cupid's Confederates (By: Jeanne Grant)
1984

Death Dines at 8:30
2001

Death Dines In
2004

A Kudzu Christmas
2005

A Merry Band of Murderers
2006
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