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ⓘ About Donna Alward
Author Donna Alward is a bestselling author. She reads all kinds of things like Judith McNaught, Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and LaVyrle (with some others thrown in for good measure); both the classics and romance stories. Years after she got her degree, she got the idea that she wanted to write a romance novel of her very own. And she loved it, she found. It took five years and ten manuscripts, but she was finally able to sell her first novel. A career was born. Even though she has accomplished a lot of things in her career, she still loves hearing praise from her readers. She lives on the east coast of Canada with her kids, dog, two cats, and husband. Alward loves to read, when she is not writing, and enjoys cooking, knitting, and gardening. She enjoys watching Masterpiece Theater.
All Book Series by Donna Alward
Falling for the Marshal / Falling for Mr. Dark & Dangerous
Book 3 of 14 · published 2008
The Cowboy's Christmas Family
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2015
Her Favorite Maverick
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2019 Anthology · Christine Rimmer
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
Waiting in the Wings
Series opener · book 1 of 28 · published 1985 Anthology · Lisa Norby
For Our Children's Sake
Book 5 of 28 · published 2004 Anthology · Natasha Oakley
In the Shelter of His Arms
Book 7 of 28 · published 2005 Anthology · Jackie Braun
A Family to Belong To
Book 11 of 28 · published 2005 Anthology · Natasha Oakley
A Bride Worth Waiting For
Book 12 of 28 · published 2006 Anthology · Caroline Anderson
Princess of Convenience
Book 13 of 28 · published 2006 Anthology · Marion Lennox
Their Very Special Gift
Book 15 of 28 · published 2006 Anthology · Jackie Braun
Falling for the Marshal / Falling for Mr. Dark & Dangerous
Book 18 of 28 · published 2008
The Loner's Guarded Heart
Book 20 of 28 · published 2008 Anthology · Michelle Douglas
The Italian's Cinderella Bride
Book 21 of 28 · published 2008 Anthology · Lucy Gordon
The Italian's Miracle Family
Book 22 of 28 · published 2008 Anthology · Lucy Gordon
The Italians Christmas Miracle
Book 23 of 28 · published 2008 Anthology · Lucy Gordon
The Snow-Kissed Bride
Book 24 of 28 · published 2009 Anthology · Linda Goodnight
Bachelor Dad on Her Doorstep
Book 25 of 28 · published 2009 Anthology · Michelle Douglas
Her Millionaire, His Miracle
Latest in the series · book 28 of 28 · published 2020 Anthology · Myrna Mackenzie
Snowbound in the Earl's Castle
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2012 Anthology · Fiona Harper
Mistletoe Kisses with the Billionaire
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012 Anthology · Shirley Jump
Secret Millionaire for the Surrogate
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018
Something About a Cowboy
Book 2 of 7 · published 2015 Anthology · Sarah M. Anderson
Anything For a Cowboy
Book 6 of 7 · published 2017 Anthology · Jenna Bayley-Burke
Captivating the Cowboy
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2017 Anthology · Jenna Bayley-Burke
The Billionaire's Island Bride
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
Love Thy Neighbor
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2019 Anthology · Kelly Moran
The Texan's Little Secret
Book 2 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Barbara White Daille
The Texan's Cowgirl Bride
Book 3 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Trish Milburn
The Texan's Twins
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2014 Anthology · Pamela Britton
Falling for the Marshal / Falling for Mr. Dark & Dangerous
Book 3 of 4 · published 2008
Falling For Mr. Dark & Dangerous
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2008
When the World Fell Silent
Book 9 of 10 · published 2024 Pen name · Donna Jones Alward
Ship of Dreams
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2025 Pen name · Donna Jones Alward
How to Lasso a Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Christine Wenger
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
The Rancher's Secret Wife
Book 33 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Brenda Minton
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
Wyoming Wedding
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 1996 Anthology · Barbara McMahon
Rancher and Protector
Book 3 of 13 · published 2004 Anthology · Judy Christenberry
The Rancher Takes a Family
Book 4 of 13 · published 2006 Anthology · Judy Christenberry
The Rancher's Inherited Family
Book 5 of 13 · published 2007 Anthology · Judy Christenberry
Coming Home to the Cattleman
Book 8 of 13 · published 2008 Anthology · Judy Christenberry
The Rancher's Doorstep Baby
Book 9 of 13 · published 2008 Anthology · Patricia Thayer
Texas Ranger Takes a Bride
Book 11 of 13 · published 2008 Anthology · Patricia Thayer
The Cowboy and the Princess
Book 12 of 13 · published 2009 Anthology · Myrna Mackenzie
Wedding Bells at Wandering Creek
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2012 Anthology · Patricia Thayer
Rescued of Contemporary Romances with Heart, Heat and Dog Treats
Book 2 of 3 · published 2022
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Donna Alward?
Author Donna Alward is a bestselling author. She reads all kinds of things like Judith McNaught, Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and LaVyrle (with some others thrown in for good measure); both the classics and romance stories. Years after she got her degree, she got the idea that she wanted to write a romance novel of her very own.
Which Donna Alward series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Heart to Heart series, the earliest of Donna Alward's multi-book series: it opens with Waiting in the Wings (1985) and runs to 28 books across 1985–2020, ending with Her Millionaire, His Miracle (2020). Donna Alward's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Donna Alward written?
Donna Alward has 191 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1985 and 2025. 177 of them belong to 22 named series — the largest being the Heart to Heart series with 28 books — and 14 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Donna Alward's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Donna Alward's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Heart to Heart (1985–2020, 28 books), Western Weddings (1996–2012, 13 books) and Cowboy Collection (2006–2021, 14 books), plus 17 more.
How are Donna Alward's books organised into series?
This guide splits Donna Alward's 191 books into 22 named series and 14 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Heart to Heart (28 books, 1985–2020); Cowboy Collection (14 books, 2006–2021); Western Weddings (13 books, 1996–2012); Cadence Creek Cowboys (10 books, 2012–2014); Darling, VT (7 books, 2017–2022), plus 17 further series.