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36 Hours

by Kate Kingsbury

53 books Started 1997 Latest 2014
Publication Reading Order

The 36 Hours is a Historical Fiction series by Kate Kingsbury, made up of 53 books published between 1997 and 2014. It begins with Strange Bedfellows ( By: Kasey Michaels) (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Lightning Strikes ( By: Mary Lynn Baxter) (2014), spanning 17 years of storytelling.

53books
17years active
3decades
~0.3yrs between books
2014latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Strange Bedfellows ( By: Kasey Michaels) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Ooh Baby, Baby ( By: Diana K. Whitney) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 For Her Eyes Only ( By: Sharon Sala) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Cinderella Story ( By: Elizabeth August) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Father And Child Reunion ( By: Christine Flynn) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Rancher and the Runaway Bride ( By: Susan Mallery) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Partners In Crime ( By: Lisa Gardner) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Nine Months ( By: Beverly Barton) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Parent Plan ( By: Paula Detmer Riggs) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 You Must Remember This ( By: Marilyn Pappano) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Marriage By Contract ( By: Sandra Steffen) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
12 Cinderella for a Night ( By: Susan Mallery) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 A Thanksgiving To Remember ( By: Margaret Watson) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Christmas That Changed Everything ( By: Marilyn Pappano, Christine Flynn, Mary Lynn Baxter) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Very... Pregnant New Year's ( As: Doreen Roberts) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 My Secret Valentine ( By: Marilyn Pappano) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
17 Partners in Crime Part 1 ( By: Alicia Scott)Latest 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Partners in Crime Part 2 ( By: Alicia Scott) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Partners in Crime Part 3 ( By: Alicia Scott) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Ooh Baby, Baby Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Diana K. Whitney) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Ooh Baby, Baby Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Diana K. Whitney) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Ooh Baby, Baby Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Diana K. Whitney) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 For Her Eyes Only Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Sharon Sala) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 For Her Eyes Only Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Sharon Sala) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 For Her Eyes Only Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Sharon Sala) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Strange Bedfellows Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Kasey Michaels) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Strange Bedfellows Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Kasey Michaels) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Strange Bedfellows Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Kasey Michaels) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Lightning Strikes Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Mary Lynn Baxter) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Lightning Strikes Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Mary Lynn Baxter) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Lightning Strikes Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Mary Lynn Baxter) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Cinderella Story Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Elizabeth August) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Cinderella Story Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Elizabeth August) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Cinderella Story Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Elizabeth August) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Susan Mallery) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Susan Mallery) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Susan Mallery) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Marriage by Contract Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Sandra Steffen) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Marriage by Contract Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Sandra Steffen) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Marriage by Contract Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Sandra Steffen) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 Father and Child Reunion Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Christine Flynn) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 Father and Child Reunion Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Christine Flynn) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Father and Child Reunion Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Christine Flynn) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 Nine Months Part 1 ( By: Alicia Scott) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 Nine Months Part 2 ( By: Alicia Scott) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 Nine Months Part 3 ( By: Alicia Scott) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 The Parent Plan Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Paula Detmer Riggs) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 The Parent Plan Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Paula Detmer Riggs) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
49 The Parent Plan Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Paula Detmer Riggs) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50 You Must Remember This Part 1 (Short Story) ( By: Marilyn Pappano) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
51 You Must Remember This Part 2 (Short Story) ( By: Marilyn Pappano) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
52 You Must Remember This Part 3 (Short Story) ( By: Marilyn Pappano) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
53 Lightning Strikes ( By: Mary Lynn Baxter) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

36 Hours series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the 36 Hours series?

Start with Strange Bedfellows ( By: Kasey Michaels) (1997), the first book in the 36 Hours series by Kate Kingsbury. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the 36 Hours series?

There are 53 books in the 36 Hours series by Kate Kingsbury, published between 1997 and 2014.

What is the first book in the 36 Hours series?

The first book in the 36 Hours series is Strange Bedfellows ( By: Kasey Michaels), published in 1997 by Kate Kingsbury.

What is the latest book in the 36 Hours series?

The most recent book in the 36 Hours series is Lightning Strikes ( By: Mary Lynn Baxter) (2014) by Kate Kingsbury.

Kate Kingsbury is an American novelist known for her historical fiction, particularly her novels about women. Born in 1980, Kingsbury holds a BA in English from the University of California, Berkeley and an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. She worked as an editor before turning to writing full-time. Kingsbury's debut novel, "The Garden," was published in 2013 and was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her second novel, "Dyschronia," was longlisted for the National Book Award in 2017. Kingsbury's writing has been praised for its vivid historical detail, its exploration of female identity, and its immersive storytelling. She has been awarded the Pushcart Prize and the James Laughlin Award and has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation.

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