Order of Kathleen E. Woodiwiss Books

Kathleen Woodiwiss (1939-2007) was an American writer known for her historical romance novels and is regarded as a pioneer in the romance genre. After moving to Minnesota with her husband, Kathleen attempted to write a novel by hand multiple times but was unsuccessful. However, once she acquired an electric typewriter, she was able to begin her writing journey. Although her 600-page manuscripts faced initial rejections from hardcover publishers, they eventually found success in paperback. Her works featured sexual content and focused on monogamous relationships set in historical contexts. Kathleen Woodiwiss launched her career in 1972 with her debut novel, The Flame and the Flower, which initiated her Birmingham Family Saga series. Her last novel, Everlasting, was published shortly after her passing in 2007. Below is a list of Kathleen E. Woodiwiss’ books in the order of their original release: