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ⓘ About Christine Rimmer
Christine Rimmer is New York Times and the USA Today bestselling American author of more than 60 romance novels. She was born on 28th January in California, United States. Rimmer has always admired her maternal grandmother for the life of adventure and love that she lived. The author loves getting lost in the world of a book. Rimmer graduated with a Theatre Degree from California State Sacramento and then relocated to New York where she studied acting. Later, Rimmer relocated to Southern California where she embarked on her writing career with plays, short stories, and poems. Her short stories and poems were published in several publications, and her plays were also published by Dramatists Plays Service and produced at The Back Alley and Group Theatres in Southern California.
All Book Series by Christine Rimmer
The Midnight Rider Takes a Bride
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1997
The Stranger And Tessa Jones
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2008
The Cowboy's Proposal
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2023 Co-authored · Crystal Green
The Rancher's Surprise Marriage
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2007 Anthology · Susan Crosby
Her Favorite Holiday Gift
Book 5 of 6 · published 2008 Anthology · Lynda Sandoval
The Boss's Christmas Proposal
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2008 Anthology · Allison Leigh
Fantasy Man
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 1988 Anthology · Paula Detmer Riggs
Bound for Bliss
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2006 Anthology · Kristine Rolofson
Summer Escape with the Tycoon
Book 2 of 5 · published 2019 Anthology · Donna Alward
Swept Away by the Venetian Millionaire
Book 3 of 5 · published 2019 Anthology · Nina Singh
A Secret, a Safari, a Second Chance
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2019 Anthology · Liz Fielding
Hired Husband
Series opener · book 1 of 24 · published 1996 Anthology · Rebecca Brandewyne
The Millionaire and the Cowgirl
Book 2 of 24 · published 1996 Anthology · Lisa Jackson
Beauty and the Bodyguard
Book 3 of 24 · published 1996 Anthology · Merline Lovelace
Forgotten Honeymoon
Book 10 of 24 · published 1997 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
The Hoodwinked Bride
Book 14 of 24 · published 1999 Anthology · Barbara Boswell
The Secretary and the Millionaire
Book 17 of 24 · published 1999 Anthology · Leanne Banks
Mail-Order Cinderella
Book 21 of 24 · published 2011 Anthology · Kathryn Jensen
The Honor Bound Groom
Book 22 of 24 · published 2012 Anthology · Jennifer Greene
Fortune's Secret Child
Book 23 of 24 · published 2012 Anthology · Shawna Delacorte
Angel Baby: A Classic Romance Novella
Latest in the series · book 24 of 24 · published 2017 Anthology · Lisa Jackson
Royal Seduction
Series opener · book 1 of 22 · published 2004 Anthology · Donna Clayton
Lily's Expecting / Forever, Finally
Book 6 of 22 · published 2004 Anthology · Susan Mallery
Intimate Surrender / Snowbound in Sweetwater Ranch
Book 11 of 22 · published 2005 Anthology · RaeAnne Thayne
Secrets and Seductions / Royal Affair
Book 14 of 22 · published 2005 Anthology · Laurie Paige
The Newlyweds / Right by Her Side
Book 15 of 22 · published 2005 Anthology · Christie Ridgway
Snowed in at the Ranch
Book 21 of 22 · published 2022 Anthology · RaeAnne Thayne
Snowbound in Sweetwater Ranch
Latest in the series · book 22 of 22 · published 2024 Anthology · RaeAnne Thayne
Doctor Seduction
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2002 Anthology · Beverly Bird
Mission Creek Mother-To-Be
Book 8 of 19 · published 2002 Anthology · Elizabeth Harbison
The Last Bachelor
Book 13 of 19 · published 2003 Anthology · Judy Christenberry
Texas...Now And Forever
Book 16 of 19 · published 2003 Anthology · Merline Lovelace
In Bed with the Enemy
Book 18 of 19 · published 2003 Anthology · Kathie DeNosky
The Heart of a Stranger
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2003 Anthology · Sheri Whitefeather
Heart of the Tiger
Series opener · book 1 of 51 · published 1988 Anthology · Lindsay McKenna
By Leaps and Bounds
Book 5 of 51 · published 1990 Anthology · Jacqueline Diamond
The Sheriff's Proposal
Book 15 of 51 · published 1996 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
Strangers When We Meet
Book 16 of 51 · published 1997 Anthology · Rebecca Winters
Snowbound Bride
Book 18 of 51 · published 1998 Anthology · Cathy Gillen Thacker
The President's Daughter
Book 22 of 51 · published 1999 Anthology · Annette Broadrick
The Major and the Librarian
Book 23 of 51 · published 1999 Anthology · Nikki Benjamin
Same Place, Same Time
Book 27 of 51 · published 2000 Anthology · C.J. Carmichael
If You Don't Know By Now
Book 36 of 51 · published 2001 Anthology · Teresa Southwick
The Woman for Dusty Conrad
Book 37 of 51 · published 2001 Anthology · Tori Carrington
The Sheriff of Shelter Valley
Book 42 of 51 · published 2002 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn
Surprise Inheritance
Book 45 of 51 · published 2003 Anthology · Charlotte Douglas
A Randall Returns
Book 46 of 51 · published 2003 Anthology · Judy Christenberry
Bullseye
Latest in the series · book 51 of 51 · published 2005 Anthology · Jessica Andersen
Puppy Love in Thunder Canyon
Book 2 of 6 · published 2012 Anthology · Christyne Butler
The Maverick's Ready-Made Family
Book 4 of 6 · published 2012 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
A Maverick for the Holidays
Book 5 of 6 · published 2012 Anthology · Leanne Banks
The Maverick's Christmas Homecoming
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2012 Anthology · Teresa Southwick
The Maverick's Holiday Surprise
Book 5 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
The More Mavericks, the Merrier!
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
In the Ring with the Maverick
Book 2 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Kathy Douglass
One Night with the Maverick
Book 3 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Melissa Senate
The Maverick's Marriage Pact
Book 4 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
Thankful for the Maverick
Book 5 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Rochelle Alers
The Maverick's Christmas Secret
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
Million-Dollar Makeover
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2005 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
The Maverick's Bride-to-Order
Book 3 of 6 · published 2017 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
The Maverick's Snowbound Christmas
Book 5 of 6 · published 2017 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
The Maverick's Midnight Proposal
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2017 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
Falling for Dr. Maverick
Book 4 of 6 · published 2023 Anthology · Kathy Douglass
The Maverick's Holiday Delivery
Book 5 of 6 · published 2023 Anthology · Christy Jeffries
A Maverick's Holiday Homecoming
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2023 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
The Most Eligible Cowboy
Book 3 of 7 · published 2021 Anthology · Melissa Senate
A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo
Book 5 of 7 · published 2021 Anthology · Kathy Douglass
Dreaming of a Christmas Cowboy
Book 6 of 7 · published 2021 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
Maverick's Fourth of July Family
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2027 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
A Family Homecoming
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 1995 Anthology · Laurie Paige
Montana Mavericks Weddings
Book 5 of 9 · published 1998 Anthology · Susan Mallery
Letter to a Lonesome Cowboy
Book 6 of 9 · published 1998 Anthology · Jackie Merritt
A Montana Mavericks Christmas
Book 8 of 9 · published 1999 Anthology · Susan Mallery
The Maverick's Summer Love
Book 2 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Christyne Butler
The Maverick & The Manhattanite
Book 3 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Leanne Banks
A Maverick Under The Mistletoe
Book 5 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
The Maverick's Christmas Baby
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Victoria Pade
Rust Creek Falls Cinderella
Book 2 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Melissa Senate
The Maverick's Wedding Wager
Book 3 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Joanna Sims
Maverick Holiday Magic
Book 5 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Teresa Southwick
Maverick Christmas Surprise
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
The Baby Wore a Badge
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
His Country Cinderella
Book 4 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
Her Montana Christmas Groom
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Teresa Southwick
Taming the Montana Millionaire
Book 2 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Teresa Southwick
From Doctor...to Daddy
Book 3 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
When the Cowboy Said "I Do"
Book 4 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Crystal Green
Thunder Canyon Homecoming
Book 5 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
A Thunder Canyon Christmas
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · RaeAnne Thayne
The Maverick Makes the Grade
Book 2 of 6 · published 2024 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
The Maverick's Christmas Kiss
Book 4 of 6 · published 2024 Anthology · Joanna Sims
The Maverick's Christmas Countdown
Book 5 of 6 · published 2024 Anthology · Heatherly Bell
The Maverick's Resolution
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2024 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
Destined for the Maverick
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Allison Leigh
From Maverick to Daddy
Book 3 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Teresa Southwick
The Last-Chance Maverick
Book 5 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Christyne Butler
The Maverick's Thanksgiving Baby
Book 6 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
A Very Maverick Christmas
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Rachel Lee
Do You Take This Maverick?
Book 2 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
An Officer and a Maverick
Book 3 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Teresa Southwick
The Maverick's Holiday Masquerade /Hometown Holiday
Book 5 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Caro Carson
Merry Christmas, Baby Maverick!
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
In Search of the Long-Lost Maverick
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2020
The Maverick's Baby Arrangement
Book 3 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Kathy Douglass
His Christmas Cinderella
Book 5 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Christy Jeffries
A Cowboy's Christmas Carol
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
The One Next Door / Prince Charming M D
Book 2 of 6 · published 1998 Anthology · Susan Mallery
From House Calls to Husband
Book 3 of 6 · published 1998 Anthology · Christine Flynn
Dr. Mom and the Millionaire
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2000 Anthology · Christine Flynn
Madeline's Song
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1987 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
Almost a Bride
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1992 Anthology · Raye Morgan
Seven Months and Counting...
Book 2 of 4 · published 2001 Anthology · Myrna Temte
The Millionaire and the Mom
Book 3 of 4 · published 2001 Anthology · Patricia Kay
The Cattleman and the Virgin Heiress
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2001 Anthology · Jackie Merritt
A Little Change of Plans
Book 3 of 6 · published 2006 Anthology · Jennifer Safrey
The City Girl and the Country Doctor
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Christine Flynn
Baby Blessed / Meant to Be Us
Book 10 of 35 · published 1994 Anthology · Debbie Macomber
Sally Jane Got Married
Book 11 of 35 · published 1994 Anthology · Celeste Hamilton
Daughter of the Bride
Book 14 of 35 · published 1994 Anthology · Christine Flynn
Same Time, Next Year
Book 18 of 35 · published 1995 Anthology · Debbie Macomber
Where Dreams Have Been ...
Book 20 of 35 · published 1995 Anthology · Penny Richards
Riley's Sleeping Beauty
Book 21 of 35 · published 1995 Anthology · Sherryl Woods
Every Cowgirl's Dream
Book 33 of 35 · published 1998 Anthology · Melanie Milburne,Arlene James
The Maverick's Forever Home
Book 2 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Sasha Summers
Snowed in with the Maverick
Book 4 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Elle Douglas
The Maverick's Mistletoe Bride
Book 5 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
The Maverick's Do-Over
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Melissa Senate
The Maverick's Baby-in-Waiting
Book 2 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Melissa Senate
The Little Maverick Matchmaker
Book 3 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
Unmasking the Maverick
Book 4 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Teresa Southwick
The Maverick's Christmas to Remember
Book 5 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Christy Jeffries
Bring Me a Maverick for Christmas!
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christine Rimmer?
Christine Rimmer is New York Times and the USA Today bestselling American author of more than 60 romance novels. She was born on 28th January in California, United States. Rimmer has always admired her maternal grandmother for the life of adventure and love that she lived.
Which Christine Rimmer series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Runaway Brides series, the earliest of Christine Rimmer's multi-book series: it opens with Madeline's Song (1987) and runs to 3 books across 1987–1992, ending with Almost a Bride (1992). Christine Rimmer's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Christine Rimmer written?
Christine Rimmer has 419 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1987 and 2027. 405 of them belong to 42 named series — the largest being the Bravo Family series with 36 books — and 14 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Christine Rimmer's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Christine Rimmer's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Runaway Brides (1987–1992, 3 books), Close to Home (1988–2006, 15 books) and The Jones Gang (1993–2008, 12 books), plus 37 more.
How are Christine Rimmer's books organised into series?
This guide splits Christine Rimmer's 419 books into 42 named series and 14 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Bravo Family (36 books, 1997–2025); Fortune's Children (24 books, 1996–2017); Logan's Legacy (22 books, 2004–2024); Lone Star Country Club (19 books, 2002–2003); Close to Home (15 books, 1988–2006), plus 37 further series.