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Publication Order of Aus Tex Books
Start with: Trial by Fire (2016)
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Start with: In Wulf's Clothing (2019)
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Publication Order of The Barn Books
Start with: Zeke and Wesley (2025)
ⓘ About B.A. Tortuga
About BA Tortuga BA Tortuga is an American romance author known for writing diverse and engaging love stories. Her books feature a wide range of characters, from rough-around-the-edges cowboys to supernatural beings, all crafted with depth and authenticity. She focuses on creating protagonists who feel real, with distinct personalities and relatable struggles. This attention to character makes her stories entertaining and easy to connect with. Her work covers many romance subgenres, including intense BDSM dynamics, high-energy passionate relationships, and classic heartfelt love stories. She avoids being boxed into one style, keeping her writing fresh and unpredictable. Each book delivers a satisfying happy ending, staying true to the romance genre while offering something unique.
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1
Trial by Fire
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
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2
Security Detail
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022
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1
In Wulf's Clothing
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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3
Aspen's Song
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
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1
Zeke and Wesley
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2025 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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2
Frost and Q
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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1
Wicked in Wranglers
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2021
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2
Temptation Ranch
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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1
Bombs and Guacamole
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
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2
Ammo and Enchiladas
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019
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1
Mating Call
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2012
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3
Nature Call
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2017
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1
First Rodeo
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2019 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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2
Razor's Edge
Book 2 of 4 · published 2020 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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3
No Ghosts
Book 3 of 4 · published 2020 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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4
The Soldier and the Angel
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2020 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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1
Cowboy Healing
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2022
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2
Second Chance Cowboy
Book 2 of 4 · published 2024
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3
Covering the Cowboy
Book 3 of 4 · published 2024
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4
Cowboy Needed
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
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1
Trial by Fire
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2016
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2
Two Cowboys and a Baby
Book 2 of 15 · published 2017
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3
Cowboy in the Crosshairs
Book 3 of 15 · published 2018
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8
Security Detail
Book 8 of 15 · published 2022
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10
In the Morning Light
Book 10 of 15 · published 2023
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11
Back in the Saddle
Book 11 of 15 · published 2023
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12
The Meaning of Life
Book 12 of 15 · published 2023
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13
Silver Buckle Linings
Book 13 of 15 · published 2024
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14
Hats to Boots
Book 14 of 15 · published 2025
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15
Blue Collar Cowboy
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2026
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1
The Cowboy Contract
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2022
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2
The Cowboy Guardian
Book 2 of 4 · published 2023
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3
The Cowboy's Texan
Book 3 of 4 · published 2024
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4
The Cowboy's Bullfighter
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
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1
Land of Enchantment
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2019 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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2
Keeping Promises
Book 2 of 5 · published 2021 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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3
Bigger Than Us
Book 3 of 5 · published 2021 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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4
Heart of a Cowboy / Heart of a Redneck
Book 4 of 5 · published 2022 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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5
Home Free
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2023 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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1
Commitment Ranch
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2016
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2
Finding Mr. Wright
Book 2 of 6 · published 2017
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4
Come Back Around
Book 4 of 6 · published 2020
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6
Perfectly Seasoned
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2021
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1
Just Dex
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2021 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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2
Hide Bound
Book 2 of 5 · published 2022 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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3
Wholly Trinity
Book 3 of 5 · published 2023 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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4
New Tricks
Book 4 of 5 · published 2024 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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5
Lost Boy
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2025 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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1
Ever the Same
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2015
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2
Real World
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2016
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1
Window Dressing
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2019 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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2
Cowboy Protection
Book 2 of 5 · published 2022 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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3
Cowboys and Cupcakes
Book 3 of 5 · published 2023 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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4
Thawed Out
Book 4 of 5 · published 2024 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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5
A Present for Parker
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2026 Anthology · Jodi Payne
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1
Ask Again
Single-title series · published 2019
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1
Tending Tyler
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2021
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3
Diamonds in the Rough
Book 3 of 4 · published 2024
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4
Outfoxed
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
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1
Mr. Unlucky
Single-title series · published 2013
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1
Cryptic
Single-title series · published 2021 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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1
Brewing
Single-title series · published 2015 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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1
Rainbow Rodeo
Single-title series · published 2018
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1
Refired
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
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2
Slip
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2017
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1
The Terms of Release
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2014
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2
The Articles of Release
Book 2 of 3 · published 2015
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3
Catch and Release
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2016
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1
Racing the Moon
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2006
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2
Steam and Sunshine
Book 2 of 4 · published 2007
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4
Walking on the Sun
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2010
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1
The Wounded Warrior
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2017
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2
Doing Life
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025
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1
Blind Ride
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2008
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8
Pulled from All Sides
Book 8 of 10 · published 2016
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9
Leading the Blind
Book 9 of 10 · published 2021
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10
Century Trails
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2026
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1
Pulled From Both Sides
Single-title series · published 2026
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1
City/Country
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
Picking Roses
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2016
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1
Just Like Cats and Dogs
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
What the Cat Dragged In
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2017
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1
Climbing the Ladder
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
Opening the Cage
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2012
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1
Sin Deep
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2022 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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2
The Trouble With Cowboys
Book 2 of 4 · published 2024 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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3
Gemini: Ryder
Book 3 of 4 · published 2026 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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4
Gemini: Roper
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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1
Wolf Bayou
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2009
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2
Desert Lobo
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2012
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1
Crossing the River
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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2
Chasing the Moon
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019
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3
Breaking the Ice
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
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1
Just Like in the Movies
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2007
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4
And a Smile - Coke's Clown
Book 4 of 5 · published 2011
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5
Sparkle and Shine
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2019 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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1
Rain and Whiskey
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2005
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2
Tropical Depression
Book 2 of 3 · published 2006
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3
Hurricane
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2007
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1
Ace and Kitty
Single-title series · published 2015
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1
Breaking the Rules
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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2
Making a Mark
Book 2 of 3 · published 2021 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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3
Making the Rules
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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1
Needing to Breathe
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2015
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2
Claiming Their Mate
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2016
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1
Stress Relief
Series opener · book 1 of 33 · published 2004
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3
The Long Road Home
Book 3 of 33 · published 2005
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6
Timeless Hunger
Book 6 of 33 · published 2006
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7
Living in Fast Forward
Book 7 of 33 · published 2006
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Redemption's Ride
Book 8 of 33 · published 2006
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9
Mud, Movies, Bullets, and Bulls
Book 9 of 33 · published 2007
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Sara's Cowboy
Book 10 of 33 · published 2007
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Long Black Cadillac
Book 11 of 33 · published 2007
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12
Seashores of Old Mexico
Book 12 of 33 · published 2008
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13
Oil and Water / Eye of the Dragon
Book 13 of 33 · published 2008
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14
Working Jerusalem
Book 14 of 33 · published 2008
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15
Fur and Fang
Book 15 of 33 · published 2009 Co-authored · Sean Michael
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16
Chasing Flame
Book 16 of 33 · published 2010
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17
Collars and Cuffs
Book 17 of 33 · published 2011
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18
Boys in the Band
Book 18 of 33 · published 2011
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19
Masks Off!
Book 19 of 33 · published 2012 Co-authored · Rob Rosen,Charlie Cochet,M. Rode,Sean Michael,Elizabeth L. Brooks,Katherine Halle,Missouri Dalton
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20
Fighting Addiction
Book 20 of 33 · published 2012
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21
Say Something
Book 21 of 33 · published 2014
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22
Out for You
Book 22 of 33 · published 2015 Co-authored · Jenika Snow
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23
Best New Artist
Book 23 of 33 · published 2017
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24
Refraction
Book 24 of 33 · published 2018 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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25
Stetsons and Stakeouts
Book 25 of 33 · published 2018
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26
Soft Place to Fall
Book 26 of 33 · published 2019
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27
Things that Go Bump in the Night
Book 27 of 33 · published 2019
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28
Syncopation
Book 28 of 33 · published 2020 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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29
Baker's Dozen
Book 29 of 33 · published 2020
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30
Truth or Consequences
Book 30 of 33 · published 2020
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31
Touching Evil
Book 31 of 33 · published 2020 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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32
Roman and Cage
Book 32 of 33 · published 2020
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33
Broken In
Latest in the series · book 33 of 33 · published 2022
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1
Back Forty
Series opener · book 1 of 24 · published 2005
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4
A Christmas Wren
Book 4 of 24 · published 2010
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6
Hammer and Tongs
Book 6 of 24 · published 2013
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7
Home for the Hollandaise
Book 7 of 24 · published 2013 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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8
Bustles and Doeskin
Book 8 of 24 · published 2014
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10
Games Girls Play
Book 10 of 24 · published 2014
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11
Bright Lights and Boob Jobs
Book 11 of 24 · published 2014
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12
Tied and Taken
Book 12 of 24 · published 2016
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13
Setting His Sights
Book 13 of 24 · published 2016
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14
Link to the Crescent
Book 14 of 24 · published 2016 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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15
Adding to the Collection
Book 15 of 24 · published 2016
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16
Acts of Kindness
Book 16 of 24 · published 2017
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17
Personal Fitting
Book 17 of 24 · published 2019 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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18
Spilled Ink
Book 18 of 24 · published 2019 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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20
Luck of the Draw
Book 20 of 24 · published 2019
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22
Oranges and Peppermint
Book 22 of 24 · published 2019
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23
Solid as Gold
Book 23 of 24 · published 2025
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24
Drunk Dialing
Latest in the series · book 24 of 24 · published 2025
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1
Rough in Wranglers
Single-title series · published 2020
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1
Building
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2016 Co-authored · Sean Michael,Julia Talbot
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2
Opening
Book 2 of 4 · published 2016 Co-authored · Sean Michael,Julia Talbot
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3
Training
Book 3 of 4 · published 2016 Co-authored · Sean Michael,Julia Talbot
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4
Rescue
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021 Co-authored · Sean Michael,Julia Talbot
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1
Calling His Bluff
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2017
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2
Happy Medium
Book 2 of 3 · published 2017 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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3
Wishful Thinking
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2017 Anthology · Kiernan Kelly
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1
Cooper & Jake
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Ashley Rayne
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2
Brad & Finn
Book 2 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · D.C. Emerson
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Sam & Justin
Book 3 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Essie Sloane
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Brett and Rowdy
Book 4 of 12 · published 2025
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Kellan & Emmett
Book 5 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Denver Shaw
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Reece & Holden
Book 6 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Jem Wendel
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Atlas & Miles
Book 7 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Lincoln Mercer
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Dane & Logan
Book 8 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Michaela Cole
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Cam & AJ
Book 9 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Hinsel Meyer
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Caden & Theo
Book 10 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Becca Seymour
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Caden & Theo - Bonus Scenes
Book 11 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Becca Seymour
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12
Rhett & Moses
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2025 Anthology · Sophia Nixs
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1
Love Dot Com
Series opener · book 1 of 49 · published 2004 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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2
Perfect
Book 2 of 49 · published 2004 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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3
Post Obsessions
Book 3 of 49 · published 2005 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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A Pirate's Paradise
Book 4 of 49 · published 2006 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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5
Tomb of the God King
Book 5 of 49 · published 2006 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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To Hell You Ride
Book 6 of 49 · published 2007 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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7
Chef on Chef
Book 7 of 49 · published 2009 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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8
The Fire Inside
Book 8 of 49 · published 2009 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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9
Pictures of You
Book 9 of 49 · published 2010 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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10
You Don't Need A Doctor
Book 10 of 49 · published 2010 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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11
The Amethyst Eye
Book 11 of 49 · published 2011 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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12
Acting Out
Book 12 of 49 · published 2012 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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13
Loose Snow
Book 13 of 49 · published 2012 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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14
The Spice of Life
Book 14 of 49 · published 2012 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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15
The White City
Book 15 of 49 · published 2012 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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16
Dead Cow Pants
Book 16 of 49 · published 2012 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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17
Last Tree Standing
Book 17 of 49 · published 2012 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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18
Knights in Silk
Book 18 of 49 · published 2013 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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19
Home for the Hollandaise
Book 19 of 49 · published 2013 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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20
Lovers of Her Dreams
Book 20 of 49 · published 2014 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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21
Lady Luck
Book 21 of 49 · published 2014 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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22
Literary Lover
Book 22 of 49 · published 2014 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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Coyote Kate of Camden
Book 23 of 49 · published 2014 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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Where the Men are Men
Book 24 of 49 · published 2014 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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Photorealism
Book 25 of 49 · published 2014 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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Georgia Knights
Book 26 of 49 · published 2014 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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The Empress Hates Clothes
Book 27 of 49 · published 2014 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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28
Offerings
Book 28 of 49 · published 2015 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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29
Drive Your Truck
Book 29 of 49 · published 2015 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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30
Fur and Phobia
Book 30 of 49 · published 2015 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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31
The Mistress and Her Men
Book 31 of 49 · published 2015 Anthology · Minerva Howe
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A Lover of Men
Book 32 of 49 · published 2016 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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33
Out Of the Frying Pan
Book 33 of 49 · published 2016 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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34
Link to the Crescent
Book 34 of 49 · published 2016 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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35
Pack Mates
Book 35 of 49 · published 2016 Anthology · Sean Michael,Julia Talbot
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Tigers' Tales
Book 36 of 49 · published 2016 Anthology · Sean Michael,Julia Talbot
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Catching Heir
Book 37 of 49 · published 2016 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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38
Remembering Pleasure
Book 38 of 49 · published 2017 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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Some Like it Scot
Book 39 of 49 · published 2017 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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40
Partners on the Trail
Book 40 of 49 · published 2017 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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41
A Good Thing
Book 41 of 49 · published 2017 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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42
Night of the Living Manny
Book 42 of 49 · published 2018 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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43
Java Rocks
Book 43 of 49 · published 2019 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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44
Personal Fitting
Book 44 of 49 · published 2019 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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45
Spilled Ink
Book 45 of 49 · published 2019 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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46
One More Yule Log
Book 46 of 49 · published 2019 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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47
The Hunter's Heart
Book 47 of 49 · published 2020 Anthology · Minerva Howe
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48
Exterior Decorating
Book 48 of 49 · published 2020 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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49
Touching Evil
Latest in the series · book 49 of 49 · published 2020 Co-authored · Julia Talbot
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1
Belonging
Series opener · book 1 of 17 · published 2016 Co-authored · Kiernan Kelly,Julia Talbot
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2
Big Bear, Little Bear
Book 2 of 17 · published 2016 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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3
Oklahoma Rain
Book 3 of 17 · published 2016 Anthology · Kiernan Kelly
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4
Freaked Out
Book 4 of 17 · published 2016 Anthology · Kiernan Kelly
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5
Light a Rocket
Book 5 of 17 · published 2016 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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Welcome to the Pack
Book 6 of 17 · published 2017
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Tails and Whiskers
Book 7 of 17 · published 2017
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Vampire Protection
Book 9 of 17 · published 2018 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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10
Shifting Responsibility
Book 10 of 17 · published 2019 Anthology · Kiernan Kelly
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11
Brownie's Sway
Book 11 of 17 · published 2019
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12
The Dragon's Dilemma
Book 12 of 17 · published 2020 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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13
Thack's Angel
Book 13 of 17 · published 2021
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14
Up in Flames
Book 14 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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15
Heavy Petting
Book 15 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Kiernan Kelly
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16
Quick Change Artist
Book 16 of 17 · published 2023 Anthology · Kiernan Kelly
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17
Here, Kitty Kitty
Latest in the series · book 17 of 17 · published 2023
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1
Stocking Stuffers
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2019 Co-authored · Clare London,Sue Brown,Chrissy Munder
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2
Stocking Stuffers 2
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2020 Co-authored · Clare London,Sean Michael,Chrissy Munder,Julia Talbot
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1
High Side
Series opener · book 1 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Julia Talbot
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2
Tipping the Barrel
Book 2 of 17 · published 2022
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3
Top of the World
Book 3 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Jodi Payne
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4
Chainsaw Heart
Book 4 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Kiernan Kelly
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5
Broken Chains
Book 5 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Siobhan Muir
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Christmas Bizarre
Book 6 of 17 · published 2022 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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Wildflower Muse
Book 7 of 17 · published 2023 Anthology · Pandora Pine
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Tourist Trap
Book 8 of 17 · published 2023 Anthology · Kim Katil
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Roots and Sky
Book 9 of 17 · published 2023 Anthology · Kelly Fox
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10
Heart Space
Book 10 of 17 · published 2023 Anthology · J.A. Rock,Katey Hawthorne
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The Pumpkin Patch: A Summit Springs Novel
Book 11 of 17 · published 2023 Anthology · Kiernan Kelly
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12
Honeymoon in the Cards
Book 12 of 17 · published 2023 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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High Spirits
Book 13 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Katey Hawthorne
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Rich Girl
Book 14 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Jodi Payne
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In Plain Sight
Book 15 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Siobhan Muir
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Escape with Her Heart
Book 16 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · CC Bridges
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17
Flowering Springs
Latest in the series · book 17 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Kim Katil
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1
The Serpent's Coil
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Elizabeth Silver
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3
Ruby Run
Book 3 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Sam Burns
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4
Blood Ruby
Book 4 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Kiernan Kelly
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5
The Diamond Dandy
Book 5 of 6 · published 2021 Anthology · Shane K. Morton
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Ghosts of the Past
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2021 Anthology · Elizabeth Silver
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Wrecked
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2019 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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Flying Blind
Book 2 of 6 · published 2020 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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Special Delivery
Book 3 of 6 · published 2020 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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Seeds and Sunshine
Book 4 of 6 · published 2023 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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Pick Up Man
Book 5 of 6 · published 2024 Co-authored · Jodi Payne
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Cowboy for Sale
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Jodi Payne,Ba Tortuga
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Taste Test: K9
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2009 Co-authored · Dianne Fox,Anah Crow,Misa Izanaki,Lorna Hinson
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2
A Trick Of The Senses
Book 2 of 4 · published 2009 Anthology · Dianne Fox,Anah Crow
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Coming To His Senses
Book 3 of 4 · published 2009 Anthology · Dianne Fox,Anah Crow
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A Sense Of Trust
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2010 Anthology · Dianne Fox,Anah Crow
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Cowboy Up
Series opener · book 1 of 34 · published 2005
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Alleys & Doorways
Book 2 of 34 · published 2006
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Animal Attraction
Book 3 of 34 · published 2007
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Torqued Tales: Twisted Fairytales
Book 4 of 34 · published 2007
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Down the Chimney
Book 7 of 34 · published 2008
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Shifting Them
Book 10 of 34 · published 2008
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The Five O'Clock Bar
Book 11 of 34 · published 2008
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Taste Test: K9
Book 12 of 34 · published 2009
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Twisted Presents
Book 14 of 34 · published 2009
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I Put A Spell On You
Book 15 of 34 · published 2010
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Blue Sky Lodge
Book 17 of 34 · published 2011
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Horsing Around Anthology
Book 18 of 34 · published 2011
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Masks Off Too!
Book 22 of 34 · published 2013
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Designated Bottoms
Book 25 of 34 · published 2014
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Please Don't Feed the Alligators
Book 26 of 34 · published 2014
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Mythologically Torqued Volume II
Book 27 of 34 · published 2015
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Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats
Book 29 of 34 · published 2016
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Beautiful Skin
Book 31 of 34 · published 2018
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The ABCs of Gay Romance
Book 32 of 34 · published 2019
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Elite Connections
Book 33 of 34 · published 2024
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Candy Hearts Volume 3
Latest in the series · book 34 of 34 · published 2026
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is B.A. Tortuga?
About BA Tortuga BA Tortuga is an American romance author known for writing diverse and engaging love stories. Her books feature a wide range of characters, from rough-around-the-edges cowboys to supernatural beings, all crafted with depth and authenticity. She focuses on creating protagonists who feel real, with distinct personalities and relatable struggles.
Which B.A. Tortuga series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Julia Talbot Short Stories/Novellas series, the earliest of B.A. Tortuga's multi-book series: it opens with Love Dot Com (2004) and runs to 49 books across 2004–2020, ending with Touching Evil (2020). B.A. Tortuga's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has B.A. Tortuga written?
B.A. Tortuga has 336 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2004 and 2026. 244 of them belong to 48 named series — the largest being the Julia Talbot Short Stories/Novellas series with 49 books — and 92 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should B.A. Tortuga's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. B.A. Tortuga's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Julia Talbot Short Stories/Novellas (2004–2020, 49 books), Stormy Weather (2005–2007, 3 books) and Road Trip (2006–2010, 4 books), plus 45 more.
How are B.A. Tortuga's books organised into series?
This guide splits B.A. Tortuga's 336 books into 48 named series and 92 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Julia Talbot Short Stories/Novellas (49 books, 2004–2020); Midnight Rodeo (17 books, 2016–2023); Summit Springs (17 books, 2022–2024); Cozy Cowboys (15 books, 2016–2026); Gomillion High Reunion (12 books, 2025), plus 43 further series.
