Hymns of Blue Hollow is a five-book Southern Appalachian historical romance and family saga by author Kemma MarShall, set in the hills of 1940s Tennessee. This page lists every book in the series in reading order, so you always know where to start and what comes next.
The Hymns of Blue Hollow Books in Order
- Hymns of Blue Hollow (Book 1, 2024) — the novel that begins the saga
- Where the River Settles: The Lost Pages (Book 2, 2025)
- Held in the Rising Smoke: The Lost Pages (Book 3)
- Forged by Wind & Song: The Lost Pages (Book 4)
- Lost Beneath a Stone & Sky: The Lost Pages (Book 5)
Reader Ratings at a Glance
Book 1 — Hymns of Blue Hollow
Book 2 — Where the River Settles
Book 3 — Held in the Rising Smoke
Book 4 — Forged by Wind and Song
Book 5 — Lost Beneath a Stone and Sky
All five books are available on Kindle and in print on Kemma MarShall’s Amazon author page.
About the Series
The series follows the lives, losses, and enduring loves of a Southern family in 1940s Appalachia. Kemma MarShall grew up in Tennessee and now calls North Carolina home, and her books blend slow-burn historical romance with Southern Gothic atmosphere and multi-generational family saga. The series begins with Hymns of Blue Hollow, and the story continues through four further novels known as The Lost Pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Hymns of Blue Hollow books are there?
There are five books in the series: Hymns of Blue Hollow, Where the River Settles, Held in the Rising Smoke, Forged by Wind & Song, and Lost Beneath a Stone & Sky.
What order should I read the books in?
Start with Hymns of Blue Hollow (2024), then read The Lost Pages in order: Where the River Settles, Held in the Rising Smoke, Forged by Wind & Song, and Lost Beneath a Stone & Sky.
What is the series about?
It is a Southern Appalachian historical romance and family saga set in the 1940s Tennessee hills — a slow-burn love story woven through hardship, resilience, and redemption.
Where can I buy the books?
All five novels are available on Amazon in Kindle and print editions, and you can find each book’s page here on the official website.
