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ⓘ About C.J. Carmichael
CJ Carmichael is a USA Today bestselling author that has penned more than 45 titles in the mystery and romance genres. The author has gotten two nominations for the RITA Romance Writers Award in addition to the Bestseller’s Best Honor and the Romantic Suspense award. Before she became a bestselling author, Carmichael used to be an accountant and she gave up the thrills of double entry book keeping and income tax forms when she published “Together by Christmas” under Harlequin Romance in 2002. Since then, she has gone on to publish more than thirty five novels under Harlequin and several others with Tule Publishing, which is responsible for her western romance novels. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Bitter Root Mysteries Books series, C.J. Carmichael has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by C.J. Carmichael
Bitter Roots
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bitter Root Mysteries Books with Bitter Roots, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Bitter Truth
Bitter Truth continues the Publication Order of Bitter Root Mysteries Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bitter End
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bitter Root Mysteries Books with Bitter End, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Bittersweet
Bittersweet continues the Publication Order of Bitter Root Mysteries Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bitter Past
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bitter Root Mysteries Books with Bitter Past, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Promise Me Please, Cowboy
Promise Me Please, Cowboy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bramble House Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
A Merry Bramble Christmas
A Merry Bramble Christmas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bramble House Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
A Baby at Bramble House
A Baby at Bramble House continues the Publication Order of Bramble House Chronicles Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Promise Me This Christmas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bramble House Chronicles Books with Promise Me This Christmas, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Promise Me, Cowboy
Promise Me, Cowboy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Carrigans of the Circle C Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Good Together
Good Together continues the Publication Order of Carrigans of the Circle C Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Close to Her Heart
Close to Her Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Carrigans of the Circle C Books series by C.J. Carmichael.
Snowbound in Montana
Snowbound in Montana continues the Publication Order of Carrigans of the Circle C Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Cowgirl's Christmas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Carrigans of the Circle C Books with A Cowgirl's Christmas, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
A Bramble House Christmas
A Bramble House Christmas continues the Publication Order of Carrigans of the Circle C Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Carrigan Christmas Reunion
Carrigan Christmas Reunion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Carrigans of the Circle C Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
A Daughter's Place
A Daughter's Place continues the Publication Order of Chatsworth Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Small-Town Girl
Small-Town Girl continues the Publication Order of Chatsworth Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
For a Baby
For a Baby continues the Publication Order of Chatsworth Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Remember Me, Cowboy
Remember Me, Cowboy continues the Publication Order of Coffee Creek, Montana Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Her Cowboy Dilemma
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Coffee Creek, Montana Books with Her Cowboy Dilemma, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Promise from a Cowboy
Promise from a Cowboy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Coffee Creek, Montana Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Big Sky Christmas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Coffee Creek, Montana Books with Big Sky Christmas, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
A Daughter's Place
A Daughter's Place continues the Publication Order of Family Matters Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Her Best Friend's Baby
Her Best Friend's Baby is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Family Matters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
The Fourth Child
The Fourth Child continues the Publication Order of Family Matters Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Perfect Partners?
Perfect Partners? is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Fox & Fisher Detective Agency Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
The P.I. Contest
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Fox & Fisher Detective Agency Books with The P.I. Contest, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Receptionist Under Cover
Receptionist Under Cover is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Fox & Fisher Detective Agency Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
You Made Me Love You
You Made Me Love You explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Return to Summer Island Books series by C.J. Carmichael.
A Baby Between Them
A Baby Between Them continues the Publication Order of Return to Summer Island Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Secrets Between Them
Secrets Between Them continues the Publication Order of Return to Summer Island Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Second-Chance Proposal / A Cowboy's Proposal
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Shannon Sisters Books with A Second-Chance Proposal / A Cowboy's Proposal, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
A Convenient Proposal / A Convenient Christmas Proposal
A Convenient Proposal / A Convenient Christmas Proposal continues the Publication Order of The Shannon Sisters Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Lasting Proposal / A Bachelor's Proposal / A Hometown Proposal
A Lasting Proposal / A Bachelor's Proposal / A Hometown Proposal is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Shannon Sisters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
The Dad Next Door
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Three Good Men Books with The Dad Next Door, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Matthew's Children
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Three Good Men Books with Matthew's Children, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Christmas with Daddy
Christmas with Daddy continues the Publication Order of Three Good Men Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Buried / A Buried Tale
Buried / A Buried Tale continues the Publication Order of Twisted Cedar Mysteries Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Forgotten
Forgotten is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Twisted Cedar Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Exposed
Exposed continues the Publication Order of Twisted Cedar Mysteries Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Together By Christmas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Together By Christmas, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Seattle After Midnight
Seattle After Midnight continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Little Secret Between Friends
A Little Secret Between Friends is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Her Better Half
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Her Better Half, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Let It Snow!
Let It Snow! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
A Dog Between Them
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Dog Between Them, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Letters From Grace
Letters From Grace is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Tangle of Lies
Tangle of Lies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Leaving Enchantment
Leaving Enchantment continues the Publication Order of The Birth Place Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Gift
The Gift is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bandit Creek Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Next of Kin
Next of Kin is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Code Red Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
The Legend
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cooper's Corner Books with The Legend, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
What Child Is This
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of A Frost Family Christmas Books with What Child Is This, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
More Than A Feeling
More Than A Feeling is an essential installment in the Publication Order of A Frost Family Christmas Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Colton: Rodeo Cowboy
Colton: Rodeo Cowboy continues the Publication Order of Harts of the Rodeo Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Melt My Heart, Cowboy
Melt My Heart, Cowboy explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Love at the Chocolate Shop Books series by C.J. Carmichael.
Sweet Dreams Baby
Sweet Dreams Baby is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Love at the Chocolate Shop Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Love and the Single Mom
Love and the Single Mom explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Single...With Kids Books series by C.J. Carmichael.
A Sister Would Know
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Twins Books with A Sister Would Know, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Colton: Rodeo Cowboy
Colton: Rodeo Cowboy continues the Publication Order of Cowboy For Every Mood Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Jessie's Father
Jessie's Father is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Family Man Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
Same Place, Same Time
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Men In Uniform Books with Same Place, Same Time, another outstanding contribution from C.J. Carmichael.
Star-Crossed Parents
Star-Crossed Parents continues the Publication Order of You, Me & the Kids Books story arc with C.J. Carmichael's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Love and Hope
Love and Hope explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by C.J. Carmichael.
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.J. Carmichael have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C.J. Carmichael?
C.J. Carmichael is a bestselling author known for 26 book series containing over 66 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Bitter Root Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Bramble House Chronicles Books, Publication Order of Carrigans of the Circle C Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best C.J. Carmichael series to start with?
For readers new to C.J. Carmichael's work, the Publication Order of Bitter Root Mysteries Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 5 books. Begin with Bitter Roots to start from the very beginning.
How many books has C.J. Carmichael written?
C.J. Carmichael has written over 66 books across 26 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read C.J. Carmichael books in order?
Yes, reading C.J. Carmichael's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does C.J. Carmichael write in?
C.J. Carmichael writes primarily in fiction. With 26 series across 66 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are C.J. Carmichael's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of C.J. Carmichael's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is C.J. Carmichael's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, C.J. Carmichael's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Bitter Root Mysteries Books series. The first book, Bitter Roots, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.