Elaine Shields
11
Book Series
59
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Faithful Hearts of the West Books
Best for beginners - Start with "A Sheriff’s Oath to the Widow" (2025)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "Tasting Love's Delight" (2020)
Publication Order of Faith and Love on the Frontier Books
Popular choice - Start with "Defender of the Widow's Heart" (2024)
Publication Order of Hearts Across the Frontier Books
Popular choice - Start with "Torn Between Two Hearts" (2024)
About the Author
With Elaine’s years of life’s wisdom etched into her pen, she crafts tales which transport her readers back to a time when the lawmen wore badges, outlaws roamed free, and love was just as vast as the prairie sky. When she is not capturing the essence of the Wild West down on paper, she can be found tending to her horse, a trusted companion on dusty trails and under the star studded nights. Whether it is a tender romance or a thrilling showdown, her novels are a journey through the untamed landscapes of the Old West, where resilience, courage, and the promise of love await around each and every sagebrush corner. “Intrigued by Her True Colors” is the first novel in the “Western Stories of Love and Devotion” series and was released in 2020. Louisa’s upbringing, after the crushing loss of her. Elaine Shields is the author of over 59 books across 11 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Faithful Hearts of the West Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Elaine Shields has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books
13 books
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A Forbidden Fondness of The Heart 'A Forbidden Fondness of The Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2020) ⭐ Start here
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Intrigued by Her True Colors In 'Intrigued by Her True Colors', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books saga.(2020) ⭐ Start here
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Finding Her Silver Lining In 'Finding Her Silver Lining', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books saga.(2021) ⭐ Start here
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Safely Hidden in His Pure Love 'Safely Hidden in His Pure Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2021) ⭐ Start here
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In Love with His Hurt Soul 'In Love with His Hurt Soul' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2022) ⭐ Start here
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Escaping Heart’s Barriers 'Escaping Heart’s Barriers' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2022) ⭐ Start here
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Heartfelt Letters Lost in Time 'Heartfelt Letters Lost in Time' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2023) ⭐ Start here
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Echoes of a War-Torn Heart 'Echoes of a War-Torn Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2023) ⭐ Start here
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Love's Blind Embrace 'Love's Blind Embrace' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2024) ⭐ Start here
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A Silent Bond Between Them Experience the magic of 'A Silent Bond Between Them' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books universe.(2024) ⭐ Start here
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A Rancher's Debt to Destiny Experience the magic of 'A Rancher's Debt to Destiny' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books universe.(2024) ⭐ Start here
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Love Amid a Family Feud 'Love Amid a Family Feud' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2024) ⭐ Start here
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A Sheriff for the Gracious Widow Join the adventure in 'A Sheriff for the Gracious Widow' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Courageous Hearts of the West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2024) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
29 books
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Tasting Love's Delight 'Tasting Love's Delight' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2020)
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Love Brought by Fate 'Love Brought by Fate' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2020)
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An Eternal Love to Conquer All 'An Eternal Love to Conquer All' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2020)
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The Precious Secret of Her Heart 'The Precious Secret of Her Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2020)
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A Blissful Encounter of Two Hearts 'A Blissful Encounter of Two Hearts' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2021)
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A Choice of True Love 'A Choice of True Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2021)
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Her Unexpected Soulmate Experience the magic of 'Her Unexpected Soulmate' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2021)
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A Glimpse of Her Heart 'A Glimpse of Her Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2021)
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Mending His Wounded Heart 'Mending His Wounded Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2021)
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Loving a Courageous Soul 'Loving a Courageous Soul' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elaine Shields has created.(2021)
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Her Heart's True Longing 'Her Heart's True Longing' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2021)
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Following Her True Calling 'Following Her True Calling' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elaine Shields has created.(2021)
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Her Heart’s Inevitable Fate 'Her Heart’s Inevitable Fate' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2021)
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Liberating Her Captive Heart 'Liberating Her Captive Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2021)
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Embraced in the Throes of Danger The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Embraced in the Throes of Danger', another thrilling entry from Elaine Shields.(2022)
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Love in the Midst of Injustice 'Love in the Midst of Injustice' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2022)
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Captivated by a Heart of Gold 'Captivated by a Heart of Gold' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2022)
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Falling for His Gentle Soul The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Falling for His Gentle Soul', another thrilling entry from Elaine Shields.(2022)
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Trusting The Christmas Spirit 'Trusting The Christmas Spirit' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elaine Shields has created.(2022)
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Unmasking Her Secret Valentine The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Unmasking Her Secret Valentine', another thrilling entry from Elaine Shields.(2023)
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An Aching Heart in Hiding 'An Aching Heart in Hiding' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2023)
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Her Heart’s Unseen Beauty 'Her Heart’s Unseen Beauty' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2023)
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A Lone Wolf's Serenade 'A Lone Wolf's Serenade' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Elaine Shields has created.(2023)
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Yuletide Pages of Love 'Yuletide Pages of Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2023)
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Finding Love's Sanctuary 'Finding Love's Sanctuary' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2024)
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The Outlaw's Hidden Heartache 'The Outlaw's Hidden Heartache' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2024)
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A Bride for the Daring Carpenter In 'A Bride for the Daring Carpenter', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2025)
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A Rancher’s Heart Under the Mistletoe 'A Rancher’s Heart Under the Mistletoe' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2025)
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Hearts Surrendered on the Cattle Trail 'Hearts Surrendered on the Cattle Trail' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Elaine Shields.(2026)
Publication Order of Faith and Love on the Frontier Books
2 books
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Defender of the Widow's Heart 'Defender of the Widow's Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Faith and Love on the Frontier Books series by Elaine Shields.(2024)
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The Rancher She Was Forced to Love 'The Rancher She Was Forced to Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Faith and Love on the Frontier Books series by Elaine Shields.(2026)
Publication Order of Hearts Across the Frontier Books
3 books
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Torn Between Two Hearts 'Torn Between Two Hearts' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Hearts Across the Frontier Books series by Elaine Shields.(2024)
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An Unexpected Groom for Christmas Experience the magic of 'An Unexpected Groom for Christmas' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hearts Across the Frontier Books universe.(2024)
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A Widow in the Sheriff's Arms Experience the magic of 'A Widow in the Sheriff's Arms' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hearts Across the Frontier Books universe.(2025)
Publication Order of Hearts of the Untamed West Books
1 books
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A Cattle Drive of Love 'A Cattle Drive of Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Hearts of the Untamed West Books series by Elaine Shields.(2025)
Publication Order of Hearts of the Wild West Books
1 books
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Her Ray of Sunshine In 'Her Ray of Sunshine', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Hearts of the Wild West Books saga.(2022)
Publication Order of Love and Valor on the Frontier Books
4 books
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Chasing After A Wild Heart 'Chasing After A Wild Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Love and Valor on the Frontier Books series by Elaine Shields.(2023)
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Love's Unwavering Hope: 'Love's Unwavering Hope:' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Love and Valor on the Frontier Books series by Elaine Shields.(2023)
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Tangled Paths of Fate Join the adventure in 'Tangled Paths of Fate' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Love and Valor on the Frontier Books series by Elaine Shields.(2023)
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The Outlaw's Legacy of Love 'The Outlaw's Legacy of Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Love and Valor on the Frontier Books series by Elaine Shields.(2024)
Publication Order of Tales of Brave Western Love Books
1 books
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A Bride's Deal for Love 'A Bride's Deal for Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Tales of Brave Western Love Books series by Elaine Shields.(2024)
Publication Order of Brave Hearts of the Frontier Books
3 books
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The Sheriff’s Trail to Her Past 'The Sheriff’s Trail to Her Past' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Brave Hearts of the Frontier Books series, set in the world Elaine Shields has created.(2025)
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A Yuletide Home for the Runaway Bride Join the adventure in 'A Yuletide Home for the Runaway Bride' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Brave Hearts of the Frontier Books series by Elaine Shields.(2025)
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A Fugitive Heart on the Trail to Love 'A Fugitive Heart on the Trail to Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Brave Hearts of the Frontier Books series by Elaine Shields.(2026)
Publication Order of Faithful Hearts of the West Books
1 books
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A Sheriff’s Oath to the Widow 'A Sheriff’s Oath to the Widow' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Faithful Hearts of the West Books series, set in the world Elaine Shields has created.(2025)
Publication Order of Western Brides of Hope Books
1 books
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Guided Home by a Native’s Heart 'Guided Home by a Native’s Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Western Brides of Hope Books series by Elaine Shields.(2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Elaine Shields?
Elaine Shields is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 59 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Faith and Love on the Frontier Books, Publication Order of Faithful Hearts of the West Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Elaine Shields book series to start with?
For readers new to Elaine Shields's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Faithful Hearts of the West Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 1 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Elaine Shields's writing.
Q: How many books has Elaine Shields written?
Elaine Shields has written over 59 books across 11 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.