Order of Ann H. Gabhart Books

Ann H. Gabhart is a versatile American novelist who crafts stories across multiple genres including historical fiction, young adult literature, children's books, romance, mystery, and Christian fiction. She's particularly known for her compelling Shaker series. Her childhood on a Kentucky farm sparked her writing dreams early—she knew she wanted to be an author before she even turned ten years old.

Gabhart has a talent for bringing different time periods to life, setting her novels against the backdrop of the 1800s, the Great Depression, the 1960s, and present day, typically in intimate small-town settings. Her storytelling career began in 1978 with her debut novel, A Forbidden Yearning.

When she's not writing, Ann enjoys spending time with her three children and nine grandchildren, taking walks with her dog, and indulging in her love of reading. She continues to call Kentucky home, living on a farm close to where she spent her childhood.

(with Maud Johnson, Cheryl Zach)

#TitleYearBuy
1
A Rainbow for AlisonA Rainbow for Alison
1982
2
The Frog PrincessThe Frog Princess
1982
3
A Chance HeroA Chance Hero
1985
4
The Look of EaglesThe Look of Eagles
1986

Publication Order of Crosswinds Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
GiftingGifting
1987
2
A Kindred SpiritA Kindred Spirit
1987

Publication Order of First Love Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
A Rainbow for AlisonA Rainbow for Alison
1982
2
The Frog PrincessThe Frog Princess
1982
3
A Chance HeroA Chance Hero
1985
4
The Look of EaglesThe Look of Eagles
1986

Publication Order of Hidden Springs Mysteries Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Murder at the CourthouseMurder at the Courthouse
2015
2
Murder Comes by MailMurder Comes by Mail
2016
3
Murder is No AccidentMurder is No Accident
2017

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Angels at the CrossroadsAngels at the Crossroads
2006

Publication Order of Rosey Corner Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Angel SisterAngel Sister
2010
2
Small Town GirlSmall Town Girl
2013
3
Love Comes HomeLove Comes Home
2014

Publication Order of Shaker Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The OutsiderThe Outsider
2008
2
The BelieverThe Believer
2009
3
The SeekerThe Seeker
2010
4
The BlessedThe Blessed
2011
5
The GiftedThe Gifted
2012
6
Christmas at Harmony HillChristmas at Harmony Hill
2013
7
The InnocentThe Innocent
2015

Publication Order of The Heart of Hollyhill Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Scent of LilacsThe Scent of Lilacs
2005
2
Orchard of HopeOrchard of Hope
2007
3
Summer of JoySummer of Joy
2008

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
A Forbidden YearningA Forbidden Yearning
1978
2
A Heart DividedA Heart Divided
1980
3
Wish Come TrueWish Come True
1988
4
Only in SunshineOnly in Sunshine
1989
5
For SheliaFor Shelia
1991
6
Discovery At Coyote PointDiscovery At Coyote Point
1991
7
Two of a KindTwo of a Kind
1992
8
Bridge to CourageBridge to Courage
1993
9
Secrets to TellSecrets to Tell
1994
10
Words Spoken TrueWords Spoken True
2012
11
Freak of the WeekFreak of the Week
2016
12
These Healing HillsThese Healing Hills
2017
13
River to RedemptionRiver to Redemption
2018
14
RefugeRefuge
2019
15
An Appalachian SummerAn Appalachian Summer
2020
16
Along a Storied TrailAlong a Storied Trail
2021
17
When the Meadow BloomsWhen the Meadow Blooms
2022
18
In the Shadow of the RiverIn the Shadow of the River
2023
19
The Song of Sourwood MountainThe Song of Sourwood Mountain
2024
20
The Pursuit of Elena BradfordThe Pursuit of Elena Bradford
2025