# Hymns of Blue Hollow > A Southern Appalachian historical romance saga by Kemma MarShall, published by Blue Hollow Publishing (an imprint of Marshall Creek LLC), set in 1940s Tennessee. Follows Esther Primm across five published novels so far as she navigates hardship, hidden family secrets, and a forbidden romance with Ian Huggler. Kemma MarShall is a bestselling author of Tennessee historical fiction and slow-burn Southern Gothic romance. The series has earned a 4.5-star average across 7,000+ ratings on Amazon and Goodreads. Books are available as ebooks and paperback, with hardcover editions of Books 1-4. ## Books - [Hymns of Blue Hollow Books in Order](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/hymns-of-blue-hollow-books-in-order/): Complete reading order for the series, reader ratings at a glance, and frequently asked questions. - [Hymns of Blue Hollow (Book 1)](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/hymns-of-blue-hollow/): Esther Primm fights to escape her grandmother's control and finds an unexpected connection with Ian Huggler. - [Where the River Settles (Book 2)](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/where-the-river-settles/): A river that holds secrets, a girl from the hills, and a German man fighting for her. - [Held in the Rising Smoke (Book 3)](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/held-in-the-rising-smoke/): Esther is hidden away in New York as old secrets from the hills of Tennessee close in. - [Forged by Wind and Song (Book 4)](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/forged-by-wind-and-song/): Buried secrets and redemption deepen the Blue Hollow saga. - [Lost Beneath a Stone and Sky (Book 5)](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/lost-beneath-a-stone-and-sky/): Closes out The Lost Pages arc as long-buried truths come home to Blue Hollow. ## About - [About Kemma MarShall](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/about/): Author biography and the story behind the series. - [Meet the Souls of Blue Hollow](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/meet-the-souls-of-blue-hollow/): Character guide to the series' cast. - [Press & Media](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/press/): Press kit, author bio, media assets, and press coverage including Midwest Book Review. - [Book Club Guide](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/book-clubs/): Discussion questions and reading-group resources. ## Optional - [Trailers](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/southern-appalachian-historical-romance-trailers/): Official book trailers for the series. - [Blog](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/hymns-blog/): Articles on Appalachian and Southern historical romance. - [Follow](https://hymnsofbluehollow.com/follow/): Social media links for Kemma MarShall.