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ⓘ About Brenda Minton
Brenda Minton writes, procrastinates, drinks coffee, raises her kids and lives life to the fullest. Minton is married and lives with her spouse in the Ozarks. Brenda Minton was born and raised on a farm that is located in the Ozarks. To pass the time, Brenda Minton loved to read and watch television networks. During the weekends, she hosted her friends over, where the played card games inside the house or play music on the front porch of their house. Thus, growing upcountry had a great impact on Brenda Minton’s career as an author, as it gave her active imagination. For fun, Brenda Minton penned stories as she had always dreamt of becoming an author and a jockey. Writing eventually won over jockey.
All Book Series by Brenda Minton
The Rancher's Holiday Arrangement
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020
Western Christmas Wishes
Book 3 of 5 · published 2019 Co-authored · Jill Kemerer
The Matchmaking Pact
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2009 Anthology · Carolyne Aarsen
Healing the Boss's Heart
Book 4 of 6 · published 2009 Anthology · Valerie Hansen
A Family for Thanksgiving
Book 5 of 6 · published 2009 Anthology · Patricia Davids
Treasure Creek Dad
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Terri Reed
The Lawman's Christmas Wish
Book 5 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Linda Goodnight
Cozy Christmas
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Valerie Hansen
Storybook Romance
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Lissa Manley
The Texas Way
Series opener · book 1 of 67 · published 1996 Anthology · Jan Freed
She Caught the Sheriff
Book 4 of 67 · published 1996 Anthology · Anne Marie Duquette
In the Arms of the Law
Book 8 of 67 · published 1997 Anthology · Anne Marie Duquette
What A Man's Got To Do
Book 11 of 67 · published 1999 Anthology · Lynnette Kent
The First Family of Texas
Book 16 of 67 · published 2000 Anthology · Ken Casper
Cowboy at the Crossroads
Book 21 of 67 · published 2002 Anthology · Linda Warren
The Last Cowboy Hero
Book 31 of 67 · published 2007 Anthology · Barbara McMahon
Nevada - The Horseman's Secret
Book 32 of 67 · published 2007 Anthology · Jeannie Watt
The Sheriff of Sage Bend
Book 36 of 67 · published 2008 Anthology · Brenda Mott
Luke: The Cowboy Heir
Book 46 of 67 · published 2010 Anthology · Patricia Thayer
The Lionhearted Cowboy Returns
Book 47 of 67 · published 2010 Anthology · Patricia Thayer
The Rancher's Reunion
Book 51 of 67 · published 2010 Anthology · Tina Radcliffe
Maddie Inherits a Cowboy
Book 54 of 67 · published 2011 Anthology · Jeannie Watt
Home on the Ranch - Texas
Book 59 of 67 · published 2014 Anthology · Linda Warren
The Maverick's Holiday Surprise
Book 60 of 67 · published 2016 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
Wanted: Texas Daddy
Book 61 of 67 · published 2017 Anthology · Cathy Gillen Thacker
Montana Christmas Secrets
Book 64 of 67 · published 2019 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
Montana Holiday Promises
Book 65 of 67 · published 2019 Anthology · Patricia Johns,Ann Roth
Montana Mistletoe Baby
Book 66 of 67 · published 2019 Anthology · Patricia Johns
Redeeming the Texan
Latest in the series · book 67 of 67 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia Thayer
Their Unbreakable Bond
Series opener · book 1 of 53 · published 2021 Anthology · Deb Kastner
The Veteran's Holiday Home
Book 9 of 53 · published 2022 Anthology · Lee Tobin McClain
An Alaskan Christmas Promise
Book 10 of 53 · published 2022 Anthology · Belle Calhoune
A Companion for Christmas
Book 14 of 53 · published 2023 Anthology · Lee Tobin McClain
Her Christmas Healing
Book 15 of 53 · published 2023 Anthology · Mindy Obenhaus
Their Inseparable Bond
Book 17 of 53 · published 2024 Anthology · Jill Weatherholt
Her Son's Faithful Companion
Book 19 of 53 · published 2024 Anthology · Jill Weatherholt
Training the K-9 Companion
Book 20 of 53 · published 2024 Anthology · Jill Kemerer
A Companion for His Son
Book 21 of 53 · published 2024 Anthology · Lee Tobin McClain
His Christmas Salvation
Book 24 of 53 · published 2024 Anthology · Lee Tobin McClain
Guarding Her Christmas Secret
Book 25 of 53 · published 2024 Anthology · Jill Weatherholt
The Veteran's Valentine Helper
Book 27 of 53 · published 2025 Anthology · Lee Tobin McClain
An Unexpected Companion
Book 29 of 53 · published 2025 Anthology · Mindy Obenhaus
Earning the Veteran's Trust
Book 30 of 53 · published 2025 Anthology · Lisa Jordan
Holding Onto Secrets
Book 31 of 53 · published 2025 Anthology · Lee Tobin McClain
The Soldier's K-9 Companion
Book 33 of 53 · published 2025 Anthology · Belle Calhoune
Her Surprise Neighbor
Book 34 of 53 · published 2025 Anthology · Lee Tobin McClain
An Unexpected Christmas Helper
Book 36 of 53 · published 2025 Anthology · Lee Tobin McClain
The Rancher's Christmas Gift
Book 37 of 53 · published 2025 Anthology · Jolene Navarro
An Unexpected Texas Reunion
Book 38 of 53 · published 2025 Anthology · Heidi Main
Training Her Alaskan K-9
Book 39 of 53 · published 2026 Anthology · Teri Wilson
Healing a Rescuer's Heart
Book 41 of 53 · published 2026 Anthology · Ciara Knight
Trusting the Veterinarian
Book 42 of 53 · published 2026 Anthology · Jolene Navarro
His Daughter's Faithful Companion
Book 43 of 53 · published 2026 Anthology · Ciara Knight
A Very Merry Christmas K-9
Book 45 of 53 · published 2026 Anthology · Lisa Carter
A K-9 Christmas Blessing
Book 46 of 53 · published 2026 Anthology · Tina Radcliffe
The Veteran's Christmas K-9
Book 47 of 53 · published 2026 Anthology · Lisa Jordan
The Veteran's Faithful K-9
Book 51 of 53 · published 2027 Anthology · Ciara Knight
The Cowboy's Loyal Companion
Book 52 of 53 · published 2027 Anthology · Louise M. Gouge
Their Hometown K-9
Latest in the series · book 53 of 53 · published 2027 Anthology · Lisa Jordan
The Ranger's Texas Proposal
Book 2 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Jessica Keller
The Nanny's Texas Christmas
Book 3 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Lee Tobin McClain
The Cowboy's Texas Family
Book 4 of 6 · published 2017 Anthology · Margaret Daley
The Rancher's Texas Twins
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2017 Anthology · Allie Pleiter
Rachel's Hope
Series opener · book 1 of 73 · published 1986 Anthology · Carole Gift Page
This Side of Paradise
Book 6 of 73 · published 1998 Anthology · Cheryl Wolverton
Small-Town Sweethearts
Book 18 of 73 · published 2011 Anthology · Jean C. Gordon
The Forest Ranger's Child
Book 19 of 73 · published 2012 Anthology · Leigh Bale
The Rancher Next Door
Book 27 of 73 · published 2013 Anthology · Betsy St. Amant
Her Valentine Hero
Book 28 of 73 · published 2013 Anthology · Gail Gaymer Martin
A Canyon Springs Courtship
Book 29 of 73 · published 2013 Anthology · Glynna Kaye
His Unexpected Family
Book 33 of 73 · published 2013 Anthology · Patricia Johns
The Firefighter's New Family
Book 38 of 73 · published 2014 Anthology · Gail Gaymer Martin
Rescued by the Firefighter
Book 40 of 73 · published 2014 Anthology · Gail Gaymer Martin
The Rancher's City Girl
Book 42 of 73 · published 2014 Anthology · Patricia Johns
The Forest Ranger's Rescue
Book 44 of 73 · published 2015 Anthology · Leigh Bale
A Firefighter's Promise
Book 46 of 73 · published 2015 Anthology · Patricia Johns
The Amish Widow's Secret
Book 47 of 73 · published 2015 Anthology · Cheryl Williford
A Father's Second Chance
Book 48 of 73 · published 2015 Anthology · Mindy Obenhaus
A Texas Christmas Wish
Book 49 of 73 · published 2015 Anthology · Jolene Navarro
Rancher for the Holidays
Book 50 of 73 · published 2015 Anthology · Myra Johnson
The Lawman's Surprise Family
Book 52 of 73 · published 2016 Anthology · Patricia Johns
The Amish Midwife's Courtship
Book 53 of 73 · published 2016 Anthology · Cheryl Williford
The Soldier's Surprise Family
Book 54 of 73 · published 2016 Anthology · Jolene Navarro
A Mom for His Daughter
Book 58 of 73 · published 2017 Anthology · Jean C. Gordon
The Rancher's Redemption
Book 62 of 73 · published 2019 Anthology · Myra Johnson
Finding Her Courage
Book 67 of 73 · published 2021 Anthology · Christine Raymond
The Reluctant Rancher
Book 71 of 73 · published 2023 Anthology · Jolene Navarro
The Texan's Journey Home
Book 72 of 73 · published 2024 Anthology · Jolene Navarro
The Texan's Unexpected Home
Latest in the series · book 73 of 73 · published 2025 Anthology · Jolene Navarro
How to Lasso a Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Christine Wenger
A Family for the Rugged Rancher
Book 3 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Donna Alward
The Texan and the Cowgirl
Book 7 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Victoria Chancellor
The Bull Rider's Secret
Book 10 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Marin Thomas
The Nanny's Homecoming
Book 11 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Linda Goodnight
His Marriage to Remember
Book 15 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Kathie DeNosky
The Rancher's Hired Fiancée
Book 16 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Judy Duarte
Colton: Rodeo Cowboy
Book 17 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · C.J. Carmichael
The Rancher's Housekeeper
Book 24 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Rebecca Winters
The Princess and the Outlaw
Book 28 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Leanne Banks
The CEO's Unexpected Proposal
Book 30 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
The Renegade Cowboy Returns / Texas Lullaby
Book 31 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Tina Leonard
Honorable Rancher
Book 37 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Barbara White Daille
Gage
Latest in the series · book 38 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Delores Fossen
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brenda Minton?
Brenda Minton writes, procrastinates, drinks coffee, raises her kids and lives life to the fullest. Minton is married and lives with her spouse in the Ozarks. Brenda Minton was born and raised on a farm that is located in the Ozarks.
Which Brenda Minton series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Love Inspired series, the earliest of Brenda Minton's multi-book series: it opens with Rachel's Hope (1986) and runs to 73 books across 1986–2025, ending with The Texan's Unexpected Home (2025). Brenda Minton's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Brenda Minton written?
Brenda Minton has 296 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1986 and 2027. 288 of them belong to 14 named series — the largest being the Love Inspired series with 73 books — and 8 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Brenda Minton's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Brenda Minton's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Love Inspired (1986–2025, 73 books), Home on the Ranch (1996–2020, 67 books) and Cowboy (2008–2011, 8 books), plus 9 more.
How are Brenda Minton's books organised into series?
This guide splits Brenda Minton's 296 books into 14 named series and 8 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Love Inspired (73 books, 1986–2025); Home on the Ranch (67 books, 1996–2020); Cowboy (8 books, 2008–2011); Cooper Creek (8 books, 2011–2014); Martin's Crossing (6 books, 2014–2016), plus 9 further series.