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Cape Light Series in Order: 21 books


  • Book - 1

    Inspired by the artistic vision of world-renowned landscape painter Thomas Kinkade--and imbued with the light of his uplifting message--this heartwarming novel introduces us to the quaint town of Cape Light, and those who call it home... Nestled i...



  • Book - 2

    In this inspiring novel, world-renowned "Painter of Light' Thomas Kinkade brings us back to Cape Light--the little town we know by heart... If you drive along the New England coast, you will come to the charming village of Cape Light. It's the kin...



  • Book - 3

    This moving novel in Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer's New York Times bestselling Cape Light series takes us back to the tightly knit community on the New England coast that has captured our hearts...   Now that the Cape Light election is o...



  • Book - 4

    In this inspirational novel in Thomas Kinkade's New York Times bestselling series, two unexpected newcomers to Cape Light will teach its residents to put the past behind them and surrender to the power of forgiveness -- and love.Ever since her bitter...



  • Book - 5

    In this novel in Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer's heartwarming series, it's the most wonderful time of the year, and Cape Light has received two special Christmas guests...   James Cameron, a minister who runs a mission in Central America,...



  • Book - 6

    A holiday miracle is coming to Cape Light... As the spirit of the season spreads through the seaside hamlet of Cape Light, town mayor Emily receives an unexpected and precious Christmas gift: a baby girl tucked away in a decorative cradle set up o...



  • Book - 7

    New York Times bestselling authors Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer take a nostalgic journey into the Cape Light of Christmas past... As Cape Light dwellers get ready to deck the halls for a Christmas to remember, curmudgeonly Lillian Warwick is ...



  • Book - 8

    Christmas comes again to the little town of Cape Light. Molly Willoughby-Harding has a beautiful home, a husband, family, and friends, and a blossoming new business-so why is she unhappy? Just as her life is starting to take off, she's pregnant a...



  • Book - 9

    A Christmas light shines bright in the midst of the darkest winter in this novel in Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer's Cape Light series.With Christmas only a few weeks away, Sam and Jessica Morgan look forward to celebrating the joyous day toget...






  • Book - 10

    In Cape Light, Christmas brings unexpected gifts that will never be forgotten. This Christmas, the people of Cape Light reflect on their past and revel in their future. David has returned home after serving in Afghanistan to find his widowed fa...



  • Book - 11

    The loveliest gift of the year-the new Christmas novel set in the beloved town Lucy and Charlie's relationship has been on the rocks, but just as Lucy's about to call it quits, a runaway teenager crosses her path. It turns out this girl has been ...



  • Book - 12

    Experience the spirit of Christmas brought to life in the latest Cape Light novel. Reverend Ben has been ignoring his health recently and it's finally caught up with him-he's developed a heart problem, and requires bypass surgery. Since Ben will n...



  • Book - 13

    Christmas evokes heartfelt songs of joy and devotion. Yet so often we hold back and fail to express our feelings of love and joy to the ones we hold dear. This year, the residents of Cape Light and Angel Island will learn to speak what's in their hea...



  • Book - 14

    Tis the season to celebrate with friends. Some are old, some are new...and some are totally unexpected. It's the happiest time of year, but the Christmas spirit is lost on Lillian Warwick. Her beloved Ezra's failing health requires the help of an ...



  • Book - 15

    In the little town of Cape Light, Reverend Ben Lewis reflects on Christmas past--while his beloved daughter, Rachel, looks to the future. A box of old photographs sparks long forgotten memories for Reverend Ben, images of himself when he was a yo...



  • Book - 16

    From the New York Times bestselling author of the Angel Island series comes the sixteenth Christmas novel set in Thomas Kinkade's beloved town of Cape Light. The holiday season finds one treasured relationship about to be torn apart...while anoth...



  • Book - 17

    The holiday season brings changes and challenges to many in Cape Light. But on one silent night, peace and harmony will prevail. Sophie Potter is grateful for so many happy years among her beloved apple trees. But her family insists that she can ...



  • Book - 18

    Revel in the spirit of Christmas, and let your heart be an open book with a heartwarming novel set in Thomas Kinkade's charming town of Cape Light... Shortly before the start of the holidays, successful renovation business owner Sam Morgan has an ...



  • Book - 19

    The Christmas season brings the promise of new beginnings in this next novel in the New York Times bestselling Cape Light series. Return to Cape Light, Massachusetts, and let the magic of Christmas sweep you away in this all-new novel in Thomas Ki...






  • Book - 20

    Christmas brings big changes to the Inn on Angel Island...and for the Warwick family in Cape Light, secrets long hidden must be revealed. Liza Merritt is grateful for the many blessings in her life when she returns to Angel Island with her family...



  • Book - 21

    This Christmas the peaceful town of Cape Light shines extra bright. When Lauren Willoughby returns to Cape Light for the holidays, she's hardly feeling festive. Although her family views her as a sharp, successful New York attorney, she's come hom...



Series Premise

The Cape Light series centers on the everyday lives of people living in the small seaside town of Cape Light. Each book explores different residents dealing with personal struggles such as family conflicts, illness, forgiveness, or new beginnings, often with quilting, church, and community events playing important roles.

Cape Light Series Reading Order

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

The Cape Light series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared setting. Reading the books out of order does not cause confusion, as there are no overarching plots or cliffhangers connecting the volumes.

Explanation of reading order types



Cape Light Series Characters

Each book features different lead characters from the town, often focusing on one or two residents facing a specific challenge. Recurring figures include Reverend Ben, members of the Warwick and Harding families, and other long-time Cape Light residents who appear across multiple books.

Setting of the Cape Light Series

The series is set in the picturesque coastal town of Cape Light, Massachusetts, with its historic homes, harbor, church, and close-knit community. Stories frequently feature the local church, beach, and small-town businesses.

Tone & Themes of the Cape Light Series

The tone is warm, gentle, and inspirational. Core themes include faith, forgiveness, community support, family reconciliation, and finding hope during difficult times.

Is the Cape Light Series Worth Reading?

Yes, for readers who enjoy heartfelt small-town stories with strong Christian values, emotional depth, and a focus on relationships and personal growth.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

This is a clean, inspirational fiction series with mild emotional themes such as loss or family conflict. There is no explicit sexual content or graphic violence.

The Cape Light series portrays life, faith, and relationships in a small New England coastal town. With its self-contained stories and recurring community setting, it offers flexible reading. Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer’s emphasis on hope, forgiveness, and small-town values defines the series.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 21 books in the Cape Light series.

The Cape Light series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, One Bright Christmas (Book 21), was published in November 2020.

The first book in the Cape Light series, Cape Light, was published in March 2002.

The Cape Light series primarily falls into the Christian Literary genre.

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