Jane Peart

Jane Peart was a prolific American author, known for her inspirational historical fiction, romance, and suspense novels. She was born in 1925 and lived in various places throughout her life, including Asheville, North Carolina, Humboldt and Marin counties in California, and Hawaii. Peart passed away in 2007, but her work continues to be cherished by readers around the world.

Peart was a bestselling and award-winning author, with many of her novels finding success in the Christian markets. Her writing was also popular among secular readers, and her books were translated into several different languages and sold internationally. She wrote more than 60 titles in her career, including multiple book series such as the Brides of Montclair series, Westward Dreams series, Orphan Train series, Edgecliffe Manor Mystery series, and the American Quilts series.

The Brides of Montclair series is Peart's most popular work, and it was a long-running series that touched the hearts and minds of thousands of readers. Peart enjoyed corresponding with her loyal fans and treasured their letters. She wrote for both the secular and Christian markets and will always be remembered for her ability to create compelling stories that resonated with readers of all backgrounds.
Brides Of Montclair Books
# Title Year
1 Yankee Bride 1984
2 Rebel Bride 1985
3 Valiant Bride 1985
4 Ransomed Bride 1986
5 Fortune's Bride 1987
6 Destiny's Bride 1988
7 Folly's Bride 1990
8 Gallant Bride 1990
9 Shadow Bride 1991
10 Jubilee Bride 1992
11 Hero's Bride 1993
12 Mirror Bride 1993
13 Senator's Bride 1994
14 Daring Bride 1997
15 Courageous Bride 1998
16 A Montclair Homecoming 2000
Brides Of Montclair Series in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 Valiant Bride 1985
2 Ransomed Bride 1986
3 Fortune's Bride 1987
4 Folly's Bride 1990
5 Yankee Bride 1984
6 Rebel Bride 1985
7 Gallant Bride 1990
8 Shadow Bride 1991
9 Destiny's Bride 1988
10 Jubilee Bride 1992
11 Mirror Bride 1993
12 Hero's Bride 1993
13 Senator's Bride 1994
14 Daring Bride 1997
15 Courageous Bride 1998
16 A Montclair Homecoming 2000
Orphan Train West Books
# Title Year
1 Homeward the Seeking Heart 1990
2 Dreams of a Longing Heart 1990
3 Quest for Lasting Love 1990
4 The Heart's Lonely Secret 1994
Orphan Train West Series in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 The Heart's Lonely Secret 1994
2 Homeward the Seeking Heart 1990
3 Quest for Lasting Love 1990
4 Dreams of a Longing Heart 1990
Westward Dreams Books
# Title Year
1 Runaway Heart 1994
2 Promise of the Valley 1995
3 Where Tomorrow Waits 1995
4 A Distant Dawn 1995
5 Undaunted Spirit 1999
6 A Tangled Web 2001
American Quilt Books
# Title Year
1 The Pattern 1996
2 The Pledge 1996
3 The Promise 1996
Edgecliffe Manor Books
# Title Year
1 Shadow of Fear 1996
2 Web of Deception 1996
3 A Perilous Bargain 1997
4 Thread of Suspicion 1998
5 A Sinister Silence 1999
Orphan Train West (Young Adult) Books
# Title Year
1 Laurel 2000
2 Ivy & Allison 2000
3 Kit 2000
4 Toddy 2000
5 April & May 2000
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Spanish Masquerade 1980
2 Portrait in Shadows 1981
3 Love Takes Flight 1984
4 Scent of Heather 1985
5 Autumn Encore 1985
6 Sign of the Carousel 1985
7 The Secret at Octagon House 1991
8 The House of Haunted Dreams 1992
9 The Risk of Loving 1997
10 Promises to Keep 1998
11 Circle of Love 2002
12 Sandcastles 2004
Jane Peart Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Holiday Blessings 2000