Patricia Gaffney

  • 21

    Catalog books

  • 16

    Works

  • 1992 to 2011

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Patricia Gaffney writes emotionally rich, character-driven novels that center on love, loss, and the complexities of family. In Thief of Hearts she weaves suspense and romance through layered relationships, creating immersive scenes where secret histories and personal choices push characters toward hard truths and new beginnings.

Gaffney focuses on intimate, human stakes rather than sensational twists, letting emotional honesty steer the plot. Thief of Hearts balances tension with tender moments, delivering a story about redemption, resilience, and the costs of protecting those we love while learning to trust again.

Best Place To Start

Thief of Hearts

Leisure Books • 1998 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Emotionally rich historical romance • Complex family dynamics • Lush period detail

Genres and themes: Historical romance • Family saga • Romance with mystery

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who enjoy sweeping historical love stories with layered relationships and a touch of suspense.

Start with Thief of Hearts to sample Gaffney’s blend of romance, family drama, and period atmosphere.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Thief of Hearts

    Leisure Books • 1998 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 448 pages.

  2. The Saving Graces: A Novel

    Harpercollins • 2004 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2004 • 400 pages.

  3. Circle of Three

    Harpercollins • 2000 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 350 pages.

  4. SAVING GRACES, THE

    Harpercollins • 1999 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 394 pages.

  5. Mad dash

    Three Rivers Books • 2008 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 359 pages.

  6. saving graces

    Pocket • 2001 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 394 pages.

  7. Outlaw in Paradise (Topaz Historical Romance)

    New Amer Library • 1997 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 374 pages.

  8. The goodbye summer

    Pocket • 2005 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 438 pages.

  9. Flight Lessons

    HarperTorch • 2003 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 464 pages.

  10. Lily

    Dorchester Publishing Company • 2000 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 448 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • The Saving Graces: A Novel is the easier short commitment, while Thief of Hearts asks for more reading time up front.
  • Thief of Hearts gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while The Saving Graces: A Novel leans later in the catalog.
  • Circle of Three is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Thief of Hearts.

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