Lori Copeland

Lori Copeland is a well-known American author, celebrated for her Christian contemporary and historical romance novels. Born on June 12, 1941, she began her writing career later in life, publishing her first work in 1982 when she was forty years old. Copeland's romance novels quickly gained popularity and critical acclaim, leading to numerous awards such as the Reviewer's Choice Award by the Romantic Times, the Best Seller Award by Waldenbooks', and The Holt Medallion. She has also been inducted into the Hall of Fame of Missouri Writers.

In 1995, Copeland decided to shift her focus to a new subgenre, Christian romance, marking a significant change in her career. This move was influenced by her personal beliefs and desire to emphasize deeper messages in her stories. Despite this shift, she continued to maintain her signature style of light, witty romance. Copeland's commitment to her new genre has been recognized with nominations for the prestigious Christy Award.

Copeland is not only a successful author but also a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She lives in Springfield, Missouri, with her husband of over forty years, Lance. Their family includes three grown sons, three daughter-in-laws, six grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. Copeland and her husband are actively involved in their church and support mission work in Mali, West Africa. She welcomes feedback from her readers and can be found on Facebook, where fans can connect with her and learn more about her work.
Malone Family Books
# Title Year
1 Darling Deceiver 1990
2 A Taste of Temptation 1992
3 Built to Last 1992
Sisters of Mercy Flats Books
# Title Year
1 Promise Me Today / Sisters of Mercy Flats 1992
2 Promise Me Tomorrow / My Heart Stood Still 1993
3 Promise Me Forever / Amelia and the Captain 1994
Other Books
# Title Year
1 Dates And Other Nuts 1996
2 Fudgeballs And Other Sweets 1998
The Western Sky Series Books
# Title Year
1 Outlaw's Bride / The Bride of Johnny McAllister 1999
2 A Kiss for Cade / The Courtship of Cade Kolby 2009
3 Walker's Wedding 2010
Brides of the West Books
# Title Year
1 Faith 1998
2 June 1999
3 Hope 1999
4 Glory 2000
5 Ruth 2002
6 Patience 2004
Heavenly Daze Books
# Title Year
1 The Island of Heavenly Daze 2000
2 Grace in Autumn 2001
3 A Perfect Love 2002
4 A Warmth in Winter 2002
5 Hearts at Home 2003
Morning Shade Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 A Case of Bad Taste / Bad Taste 2003
2 A Case of Crooked Letters / Crooked Letters 2004
3 A Case of Nosy Neighbors / Nosy Neighbors 2004
Men of the Saddle Books
# Title Year
1 The Peacemaker 2004
2 The Drifter 2005
3 The Maverick 2005
4 The Plainsman 2005
Belles of Timber Creek Books
# Title Year
1 Twice Loved 2008
2 Three Times Blessed 2009
3 One True Love 2010
The Dakota Diaries Books
# Title Year
1 Love Blooms in Winter 2012
2 Under the Summer Sky 2012
The Amish of Apple Grove Books (with Virginia Smith)
# Title Year
1 The Heart's Frontier 2012
2 A Plain & Simple Heart 2012
3 A Cowboy at Heart 2013
4 A Home in the West 2013
Seattle Brides Books (with Virginia Smith)
# Title Year
1 A Bride for Noah 2013
2 Rainy Day Dreams 2014
Sugar Maple Hearts Books
# Title Year
1 The Preacher's Lady 2016
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Playing for Keeps 1983
2 A Tempting Stranger 1983
3 Only the Best 1984
4 All or Nothing 1984
5 Out of Control 1984
6 Two of a kind 1984
7 A Winning Combination 1984
8 Rainbow's End 1984
9 Spitfire 1985
10 Forever After 1985
11 Forever, Ashley 1985
12 More Than She Bargained For 1985
13 Tug of War 1986
14 Out of This World 1986
15 A Love Of Our Own 1986
16 Hot on His Trail 1986
17 When Lighting Strikes 1986
18 Passion's Folly 1987
19 Avenging Angel 1987
20 Passion's Captive 1988
21 The Trouble With Thorny 1988
22 Tale of Love 1988
23 Sweet Talkin' Stranger 1989
24 Dancy's Woman 1989
25 Tall Cotton 1990
26 Fool Me Once 1990
27 'Tiz the Season 1990
28 Squeeze Play 1991
29 Sweet Hannah Rose 1991
30 Up for Grabs 1991
31 Melancholy Baby 1991
32 Like Father, Like Daughter? 1993
33 Like Father, Like Son? 1994
34 High Voltage 1994
35 Someone to Love 1995
36 Bridal Lace and Buckskin 1996
37 Bluebonnet Belle / Angel Face and Amazing Grace 1996
38 The Courtship of Cade Kolby 1997
39 Marrying Walker McKay 2000
40 Child of Grace 2001
41 Christmas Vows 2001
42 Roses Will Bloom Again 2002
43 Stranded in Paradise 2002
44 Monday Morning Faith 2006
45 Yellow Rose Bride 2006
46 Simple Gifts 2007
47 Unwrapping Christmas 2007
48 Now and Always 2009
49 A Man's Heart 2010
50 The One Who Waits for Me 2011
51 Lost Melody 2011
52 When Love Comes My Way 2012
53 The Healer's Touch 2014
54 The Cowboy's Housekeeper 2018
55 Barefoot Hearts 2020
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Christmas Lamp 2009
2 Beautiful Star of Bethlehem 2015
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Timeless Love 1993
2 Seasons of Love 1995
3 With This Ring 1998
Life, Faith & Getting It Right Books
# Title Year
1 Mother of Prevention 2005
2 Bad Heiress Day 2005
3 Mom Over Miami 2005
4 Queen Esther & the Second Graders of Doom 2006
5 Norah's Ark 2006
6 The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas 2006
7 Going to the Chapel 2007
Steeple Hill Cafe Books
# Title Year
1 Mother of Prevention 2005
2 Mom Over Miami 2005
3 Million Dollar Dilemma 2005
4 Georgia On Her Mind 2006
5 Norah's Ark 2006
6 The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas 2006
7 Going to the Chapel 2007
8 Sadie-in-Waiting 2010
Heavenly Daze Books (with Angela Elwell Hunt)
# Title Year
1 The Island of Heavenly Daze 2000
2 Grace in Autumn 2001
3 A Perfect Love 2002
4 A Warmth in Winter 2002
5 Hearts at Home 2003
Year Of Weddings Books
# Title Year
1 June 1999
2 A January Bride 2013
3 A February Bride 2014
4 A March Bride 2014
5 An April Bride 2014
6 A May Bride 2014
7 A June Bride 2014
8 A July Bride 2014
9 An August Bride 2014
10 A September Bride 2014
11 An October Bride 2014
12 A November Bride 2014
13 Winter Brides 2014
14 Spring Brides 2015
15 Autumn Brides 2015
16 A December Bride 2015
Lori Copeland Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Love's Legacy 1981
2 Baby on the Doorstep 1997