Virginia Kantra

2 series 10 books in order

New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra’s lifelong love of stories led her to write over thirty novels about strong women, messy families, and the journey to find yourself. Her books, including Meg & Jo and Beth & Amy, contemporary retellings of Little Women, have received numerous awards as well as starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist and praise in People and USA Today. Virginia is married to her college sweetheart, who keeps her supplied with ideas, caffeine and cocktails. They make their home in North Carolina, where they raised three amazing children. Like the witches of Oz, Virginia believes firmly in finding the power that was inside you all along. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Discover more at VirginiaKantra.com.

Known for: A Dare Island Novel, Children of the Sea

Series by Virginia Kantra

A Dare Island Novel

5 books in order · 2012–2016

Carolina Home

2012 · Virginia Kantra

Home to the Fletcher family for generations, Dare Island is a fishing village rocked by changing times--its traditions slipping away like sands of…
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Carolina Girl

2013 · Virginia Kantra

Meet the Fletchers of Dare Island Ambitious Meg, the daughter who never looked back Steady Matt, the son who stayed And rebel Luke, the Marine who…
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Carolina Man

2016 · Virginia Kantra

Meet the Fletchers of Dare Island Steady Matt, the son who stayed Ambitious Meg, the daughter who never looked back And warrior Luke, the Marine who…
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Carolina Blues

2014 · Virginia Kantra

Jack Rossi is Dare Island’s new police chief. The laid-back North Carolina community is just what he needs to recover from a rocky marriage and a…
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Carolina Dreaming

2016 · Virginia Kantra

When it comes to love, anything can happen on Dare Island—especially in this latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra.…
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Children of the Sea

5 books in order · 2008–2011

Sea Witch

2008 · Virginia Kantra

First in the new The Children of the Sea series— from the USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Margred is a Selkie—a legendary being of the sea, able to…
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Sea Fever

2008 · Virginia Kantra

When the last available bachelor on World’s End island marries someone else, working mom Regina Barrone realizes that the love she yearns for isn’t…
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Sea Lord

2009 · Virginia Kantra

He was born of the sea... Selkie prince Conn ap Llyr denies his deeply sensual nature to rule over the immortal Children of the Sea. But when the…
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Immortal Sea

2010 · Virginia Kantra

The New York Times bestselling author of Sea Lord takes to the waves again. The island of World's End sets the stage for a dramatic reunion between…
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Forgotten Sea

2011 · Virginia Kantra

Fallen angel Lara Rho is desperate to prove herself a seeker by rescuing the restless sailor Justin Miller. He's no angel, but she is irresistibly…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Virginia Kantra written?

We list 10 books by Virginia Kantra across 2 series, published between 2008–2016 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Virginia Kantra's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Carolina Home.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Virginia Kantra's books?

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