About
Lauraine Snelling
Lauraine Snelling (born 1949) is an American author of over 60 historical and contemporary novels. She is known for her meticulously researched and emotionally captivating stories that explore themes of faith, family, and community. Snelling was raised in rural Minnesota and attended Bethel University. She began writing as a hobby in her 40s, and her first novel, "Dakota Dream," was published in 1994. Her subsequent works include the bestselling Red River of the North series, the Daughters of the Promise trilogy, and the Song of Acadia series. Snelling's novels have received critical acclaim for their strong characters, authentic settings, and heartfelt storylines. She has won numerous awards, including the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's Gold Medallion Award (three times), the Christy Award (twice), and the Midwest Booksellers Choice Award.
Book Series by Lauraine Snelling
Dakota Plains Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota Dream (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dakota Dusk (Short Story) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dakota December | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dakota Dawn (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dakota | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dakota Destiny | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
Dakotah Treasures Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pearl | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Opal | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Amethyst | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
Daughters Of Blessing Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Promise for Ellie | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sophie's Dilemma | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Touch of Grace | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rebecca's Reward | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
Golden Filly Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Race | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eagle's Wings | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Go for the Glory | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Call for Courage | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Kentucky Dreamer | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shadow Over San Mateo | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Out of the Mist | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Second Wind | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Close Call | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Winner's Circle | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
High Hurdles Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Dreams | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| DJ's Challenge | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Setting the Pace | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Out of the Blue | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Storm Clouds | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Close Quarters | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Moving Up | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Letting Go | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Raising the Bar | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Class Act | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Home To Blessing Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Measure of Mercy | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| No Distance Too Far | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Heart for Home | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
Leah's Garden Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Seeds of Change | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Time to Bloom | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fields of Bounty | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Season of Harvest | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Red River Of The North Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| An Untamed Land | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| A New Day Rising | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Land to Call Home | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Reapers' Song | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tender Mercies | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blessing in Disguise | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| An Untamed Heart | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Blessing to Cherish | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
Return To Red River Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Dream to Follow | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Believing the Dream | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| More Than a Dream | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
S.A.V.E. Squad Series with Kathleen Damp Wright
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Daze ( With: Kathleen Damp Wright) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Great Cat Caper ( With: Kathleen Damp Wright) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Secondhand Horses ( With: Kathleen Damp Wright) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| No Ordinary Owl ( With: Kathleen Damp Wright) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Secret Refuge Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Daughter of Twin Oaks | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sisters of the Confederacy | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Long Way Home | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
Song Of Blessing Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| To Everything a Season | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Harvest of Hope | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Streams of Mercy | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| From This Day Forward | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Under Northern Skies Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Promise of Dawn | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Breath of Hope | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Season of Grace | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Song of Joy | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Washington Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Song of Laughter | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Race for the Roses | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Talking for Two ( By: Wanda E. Brunstetter) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Neighborly Thing ( By: Wanda E. Brunstetter) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Wild West Wind Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of Dreams | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Whispers in the Wind | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Place to Belong | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Lauraine Snelling Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Tragedy on the Toutle | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hawaiian Sunrise | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Healing Quilt | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Gift (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Way of Women | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Saturday Morning | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Breaking Free | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Brushstroke Legacy | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| What About Cimmaron? (Short Story) | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Perfect Day | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| On Hummingbird Wings | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Reunion | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wake the Dawn | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Heaven Sent Rain | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Someday Home | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Second Half | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Half Finished | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beginning Again | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Florence Legacy | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Lauraine Snelling Children's Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Lonely Donkey | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Adventures of TC | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Lauraine Snelling Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Start Your Own Business After 50 - Or 60 - Or 70! | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| 100 Good Things That Happen as You Grow Older | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Hand to Hold: Helping Someone Through Grief | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ingeborg Bjorklund's Red River Cookbook | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
Lauraine Snelling Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Blessing of Animals (Short Story) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
Lauraine Snelling Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Cowboy's Angel (Short Story) | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Lauraine Snelling Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Treasures | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Once Upon a Christmas | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Washington | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Yuletide Treasure | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Pioneer Christmas Collection | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
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